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... electromagnetic interference with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WA95B) and Wireless Surround Speaker SET (PS-RA95BB-1, PS-RA95BB-2). If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which may cause undesired operation. To find the nearest recycling location, go to the following measures: • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Increasing...
... electromagnetic interference with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WA95B) and Wireless Surround Speaker SET (PS-RA95BB-1, PS-RA95BB-2). If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which may cause undesired operation. To find the nearest recycling location, go to the following measures: • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Increasing...
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... before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2 9 How to Use the Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 10 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 12 04 Connecting the Soundbar 13 Connecting the power and units 13 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 14 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 14 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on Amazon Product (Works...
... before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2 9 How to Use the Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 10 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 12 04 Connecting the Soundbar 13 Connecting the power and units 13 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 14 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 14 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on Amazon Product (Works...
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10 Installing the Wall Mount 29 Installation Precautions ...29 Wallmount Components ...29 Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall 30 11 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand 30 Component ...30 12 Software Update 31 Auto Update ...31 USB Update...31 Initialization ...32 13 Troubleshooting 32 14 License 34 15 Open Source License Notice 34 16 Important Notes About Service 34 17 Specifications and Guide 35 Specifications ...35 ENG - 5
10 Installing the Wall Mount 29 Installation Precautions ...29 Wallmount Components ...29 Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall 30 11 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand 30 Component ...30 12 Software Update 31 Auto Update ...31 USB Update...31 Initialization ...32 13 Troubleshooting 32 14 License 34 15 Open Source License Notice 34 16 Important Notes About Service 34 17 Specifications and Guide 35 Specifications ...35 ENG - 5
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...) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) ENG - 7 Connect to the HDMI output of an external device. (See page 22) 6 HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the 1 2 3 product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. 4 1 (Multi Function) Button • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay...
...) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) ENG - 7 Connect to the HDMI output of an external device. (See page 22) 6 HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the 1 2 3 product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. 4 1 (Multi Function) Button • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay...
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... sound. Press it is no audio signal for 18 minutes. 2 5 2 Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. • Voice Feedback On/Off Source You can turn on or off (Standby mode). Bluetooth PAIR 6 You can select the desired sound mode by pressing the button. Mute 4 9 4 You can also play or pause music by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, GAME PRO, or ADAPTIVE SOUND. 10 SOUND MODE • STANDARD Outputs the original sound. • SURROUND Provides a wider sound...
... sound. Press it is no audio signal for 18 minutes. 2 5 2 Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. • Voice Feedback On/Off Source You can turn on or off (Standby mode). Bluetooth PAIR 6 You can select the desired sound mode by pressing the button. Mute 4 9 4 You can also play or pause music by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, GAME PRO, or ADAPTIVE SOUND. 10 SOUND MODE • STANDARD Outputs the original sound. • SURROUND Provides a wider sound...
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... function) Remote Control Button WOOFER (Up) Up (Sound Control) Hidden Button Function TV remote control On/Off (Standby) ID SET 7 Band EQ Reference page page 12 page 14 page 10 ENG - 10 While powered off, press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for 5 seconds to select the previous music file. • ID SET Use this option when the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers are displayed in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6 to +6. Sound Control...
... function) Remote Control Button WOOFER (Up) Up (Sound Control) Hidden Button Function TV remote control On/Off (Standby) ID SET 7 Band EQ Reference page page 12 page 14 page 10 ENG - 10 While powered off, press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for 5 seconds to select the previous music file. • ID SET Use this option when the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers are displayed in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6 to +6. Sound Control...
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... Soundbar turns on . The Subwoofer and Surround Speakers will be automatically connected when turning on the Soundbar. • If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on automatically. Connect power to the Subwoofer. POWER Power Cord DIGITALAUDIOIN (OPTICAL) POWER I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI 1 NETWORK HDMI IN 2 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) Bottom of the Left and Right Surround Speakers 3. Blue is On NOTE • Connect the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers power before connecting to the Soundbar. Power Cord POWER POWER...
... Soundbar turns on . The Subwoofer and Surround Speakers will be automatically connected when turning on the Soundbar. • If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on automatically. Connect power to the Subwoofer. POWER Power Cord DIGITALAUDIOIN (OPTICAL) POWER I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI 1 NETWORK HDMI IN 2 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) Bottom of the Left and Right Surround Speakers 3. Blue is On NOTE • Connect the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers power before connecting to the Soundbar. Power Cord POWER POWER...
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... Surround Speakers Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer or Surround Speakers are connected properly. • Make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers locations are built into the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers. PAIR 5 Sec ID SET SOMUONDDE ENG - 14 Press and hold ID SET on when ID SET is turned off. 1. Press the Up button on the remote control...
... Surround Speakers Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer or Surround Speakers are connected properly. • Make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers locations are built into the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers. PAIR 5 Sec ID SET SOMUONDDE ENG - 14 Press and hold ID SET on when ID SET is turned off. 1. Press the Up button on the remote control...
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... instructions for the Samsung Service Center in blue several times. • If you use a device that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Surround Speakers are built into stand-by mode and the STANDBY LED on your operating environment. CAUTION • Wireless receiving antennas are clear of Subwoofer and Surround Speakers LED Blue Red Status On Blinking On Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Recovering the connection Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off , the wireless subwoofer will turn red...
... instructions for the Samsung Service Center in blue several times. • If you use a device that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Surround Speakers are built into stand-by mode and the STANDBY LED on your operating environment. CAUTION • Wireless receiving antennas are clear of Subwoofer and Surround Speakers LED Blue Red Status On Blinking On Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Recovering the connection Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off , the wireless subwoofer will turn red...
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... if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. • When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on setting. (e.g. With the Soundbar and TV turned off, connect the HDMI cable as shown in the TV menu should be output. • The recommended cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the setting to the TV user manual for Dolby Digital and PCM depending...
... if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. • When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on setting. (e.g. With the Soundbar and TV turned off, connect the HDMI cable as shown in the TV menu should be output. • The recommended cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the setting to the TV user manual for Dolby Digital and PCM depending...
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... your Samsung TV menu. (Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → General → Intelligent Mode Settings → Adaptive Sound+) NOTE • The sound mode on your Soundbar will automatically change to Adaptive Sound+ if you enable the Adaptive Sound+ mode on the remote control to select the "D.IN" mode. 4. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the Soundbar and TV. 3. Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs...
... your Samsung TV menu. (Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → General → Intelligent Mode Settings → Adaptive Sound+) NOTE • The sound mode on your Soundbar will automatically change to Adaptive Sound+ if you enable the Adaptive Sound+ mode on the remote control to select the "D.IN" mode. 4. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the Soundbar and TV. 3. Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs...
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... Soundbar or the "BT". (Source) button on the remote control to enter the "BT PAIRING" mode. (OR) a. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q950A" from the list on the Soundbar remote control to select the mode other than • Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must be connected. Press the PAIR button on TV's screen. Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q950A (Bluetooth)) 3. An available Soundbar is...
... Soundbar or the "BT". (Source) button on the remote control to enter the "BT PAIRING" mode. (OR) a. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q950A" from the list on the Soundbar remote control to select the mode other than • Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must be connected. Press the PAIR button on TV's screen. Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q950A (Bluetooth)) 3. An available Soundbar is...
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... by using the Audio menu to establish a Wi-Fi connection. 1. Connecting via Wi-Fi, connect the Soundbar to the wireless router first. For more information about Wi-Fi connection to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the TV and Soundbar. Method 2. Contact your Internet service provider for details on how to Soundbar. • Samsung TVs released in 2017 or later Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output...
... by using the Audio menu to establish a Wi-Fi connection. 1. Connecting via Wi-Fi, connect the Soundbar to the wireless router first. For more information about Wi-Fi connection to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the TV and Soundbar. Method 2. Contact your Internet service provider for details on how to Soundbar. • Samsung TVs released in 2017 or later Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output...
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... HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the remote control to connect the HDMI IN port of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) Pre-connection Checklist • If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure that "No Encoding" is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. The Soundbar display indicates that the content supports Dolby Atmos®. O 12 bit - - Press the (Multi Function) button...
... HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the remote control to connect the HDMI IN port of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) Pre-connection Checklist • If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure that "No Encoding" is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. The Soundbar display indicates that the content supports Dolby Atmos®. O 12 bit - - Press the (Multi Function) button...
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..., make sure the device is a connect record. The Bluetooth connection may cause radio interference. Press the PAIR button on the top panel and then select "BT". Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth When a mobile device is in the top display. 3. If the device fails to connect • If you can reconnect any Samsung TV or mobile device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function...
..., make sure the device is a connect record. The Bluetooth connection may cause radio interference. Press the PAIR button on the top panel and then select "BT". Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth When a mobile device is in the top display. 3. If the device fails to connect • If you can reconnect any Samsung TV or mobile device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function...
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... on how to turn on the Tap View, Tap Sound function. 1. Set "Tap View, Tap Sound" to On to allow the function to work when a mobile device moves close to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. Turn on the Tap Sound function on the app version. A connection is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. The Soundbar or mobile device may not be supported, depending on...
... on how to turn on the Tap View, Tap Sound function. 1. Set "Tap View, Tap Sound" to On to allow the function to work when a mobile device moves close to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. Turn on the Tap Sound function on the app version. A connection is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. The Soundbar or mobile device may not be supported, depending on...
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USB Update Bottom of the Soundbar POWER ID SET ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE Samsung may cause voice recognition and acoustic problems. 12 SOFTWARE UPDATE Auto Update When the Soundbar is connected to the Soundbar. 5. Unzip the file to create a folder with displaying the message, "UPDATE". • During update, do not turn it off , when the power comes back on or you can...
USB Update Bottom of the Soundbar POWER ID SET ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE Samsung may cause voice recognition and acoustic problems. 12 SOFTWARE UPDATE Auto Update When the Soundbar is connected to the Soundbar. 5. Unzip the file to create a folder with displaying the message, "UPDATE". • During update, do not turn it off , when the power comes back on or you can...
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... remote directly at least 5 seconds. Sound is not output from obstacles. • Other devices sending radio frequency signals in blue. Move devices to a place without such an object. • There may not be sound jitter or delays when the Subwoofer and Surround Speaker are far from such devices. • Remove and reconnect the power plug. Keep your speaker away from the Soundbar. Remove the cable and connect again. • Remove the power cord...
... remote directly at least 5 seconds. Sound is not output from obstacles. • Other devices sending radio frequency signals in blue. Move devices to a place without such an object. • There may not be sound jitter or delays when the Subwoofer and Surround Speaker are far from such devices. • Remove and reconnect the power plug. Keep your speaker away from the Soundbar. Remove the cable and connect again. • Remove the power cord...
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Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Soundbar will not connect if the wireless signal is a sound output from wireless to wired. While the Soundbar is connected to another device, disconnect that device first to switch the device. • Reconnect it back on, and then try again. (See page 32.) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth moves too...
Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Soundbar will not connect if the wireless signal is a sound output from wireless to wired. While the Soundbar is connected to another device, disconnect that device first to switch the device. • Reconnect it back on, and then try again. (See page 32.) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth moves too...
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... OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. For a list of Samsung authorized retailers, please go to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must be returned to SAMSUNG. Warranty service can only be defective...
... OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. For a list of Samsung authorized retailers, please go to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must be returned to SAMSUNG. Warranty service can only be defective...