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... receiver. • Connecting the equipment to consult the user manual for help. WARNING • To reduce the risk of symbols which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to rain or moisture. • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be co-located or operated in accordance with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to radio...
... receiver. • Connecting the equipment to consult the user manual for help. WARNING • To reduce the risk of symbols which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to rain or moisture. • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be co-located or operated in accordance with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to radio...
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... Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 11 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 13 04 Connecting the Soundbar 14 Connecting the power and units 14 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 15 ‒ Surround speaker mode (HW-Q930B only 15 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 16 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on a Wall (applicable models only 33 ENG - 4 Connecting using an HDMI Cable...
... Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 11 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 13 04 Connecting the Soundbar 14 Connecting the power and units 14 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 15 ‒ Surround speaker mode (HW-Q930B only 15 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 16 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on a Wall (applicable models only 33 ENG - 4 Connecting using an HDMI Cable...
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10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 33 Component ...33 11 Software Update 34 Auto Update ...34 USB Update...34 Initialization ...35 12 Troubleshooting 35 13 License 37 14 Open Source License Notice 37 15 Important Notes About Service 37 16 Specifications and Guide 38 Specifications ...38 ENG - 5
10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 33 Component ...33 11 Software Update 34 Auto Update ...34 USB Update...34 Initialization ...35 12 Troubleshooting 35 13 License 37 14 Open Source License Notice 37 15 Important Notes About Service 37 16 Specifications and Guide 38 Specifications ...38 ENG - 5
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...the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to change the input source. 4 Display Displays the product's status and current mode. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 HW-Q930B / HW-Q800B 4 HW-Q700B 1 (Multi Function) Button (Q930B / Q800B models) • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar. • Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source. 1 (Power) Button (Q700B model) Turns the power on and off. 2 (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. 3 (Mic On/Off) Button (Q930B / Q800B...
...the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to change the input source. 4 Display Displays the product's status and current mode. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 HW-Q930B / HW-Q800B 4 HW-Q700B 1 (Multi Function) Button (Q930B / Q800B models) • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar. • Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source. 1 (Power) Button (Q700B model) Turns the power on and off. 2 (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. 3 (Mic On/Off) Button (Q930B / Q800B...
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...; Auto Power Down Function Power The unit turns off automatically in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) Slide the back cover in the direction of the each speaker select Center level, Side level, Wide level, or Front Top level in the following situations: • In D.IN / HDMI / Wi-Fi / BT mode if there is no audio signal for the "BT PAIRING" screen to connect to Bluetooth pairing mode. Bluetooth PAIR...
...; Auto Power Down Function Power The unit turns off automatically in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) Slide the back cover in the direction of the each speaker select Center level, Side level, Wide level, or Front Top level in the following situations: • In D.IN / HDMI / Wi-Fi / BT mode if there is no audio signal for the "BT PAIRING" screen to connect to Bluetooth pairing mode. Bluetooth PAIR...
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.... TONE CONTROL • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound. In BT mode, it easier to hear. • Night mode is required). 7 By pressing the button, you can set the audio function such as Spacefit sound, AVA, Voice enhance mode, Night mode, Sync, Surround speaker mode, Virtual. Sound Control • The Spacefit sound and AVA functions are not supported by using the Up/Down buttons. • Once the bass level is changed, the woofer level will be adjusted to a setting...
.... TONE CONTROL • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound. In BT mode, it easier to hear. • Night mode is required). 7 By pressing the button, you can set the audio function such as Spacefit sound, AVA, Voice enhance mode, Night mode, Sync, Surround speaker mode, Virtual. Sound Control • The Spacefit sound and AVA functions are not supported by using the Up/Down buttons. • Once the bass level is changed, the woofer level will be adjusted to a setting...
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... one 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 13 page 16 page 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Standard Surround Game Adaptive sound Input 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X Output With Subwoofer & Surround Speaker...
... one 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 13 page 16 page 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Standard Surround Game Adaptive sound Input 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X Output With Subwoofer & Surround Speaker...
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... with Soundbar models including a specific surround speaker. • In Front speaker mode, position the front speakers toward you. • The Rear Speaker mode is enabled by default. To activate this mode, select the Surround Speaker mode using the remote control of the rear speaker. Keep the units away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers locations are built into the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers. ENG...
... with Soundbar models including a specific surround speaker. • In Front speaker mode, position the front speakers toward you. • The Rear Speaker mode is enabled by default. To activate this mode, select the Surround Speaker mode using the remote control of the rear speaker. Keep the units away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers locations are built into the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers. ENG...
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... Blue Surround Speakers (applicable models only) Blue Subwoofer Red Surround Speakers (applicable models only) Blinking Recovering the connection Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is supported by mode and the STANDBY LED on page 16. Keep the unit away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that uses the same frequency as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound...
... Blue Surround Speakers (applicable models only) Blue Subwoofer Red Surround Speakers (applicable models only) Blinking Recovering the connection Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is supported by mode and the STANDBY LED on page 16. Keep the unit away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that uses the same frequency as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound...
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The screen displays "D.IN" and "TV ARC" in sequence, and TV sound is played. • When connecting a TV that supports the eARC function, "eARC" appears on the display and the sound is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the setting to Dolby Digital. Samsung TV : Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → HDMI-eARC Mode (Auto)) • If "TV ARC" does not appear...
The screen displays "D.IN" and "TV ARC" in sequence, and TV sound is played. • When connecting a TV that supports the eARC function, "eARC" appears on the display and the sound is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the setting to Dolby Digital. Samsung TV : Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → HDMI-eARC Mode (Auto)) • If "TV ARC" does not appear...
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... initial connection 1. Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → Soundbar Q***B (Bluetooth)) 3. You can be connected at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the mode other than 5 seconds to reconnect. Press the PAIR button on TV's screen. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV Press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button at a time. • Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can...
... initial connection 1. Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → Soundbar Q***B (Bluetooth)) 3. You can be connected at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the mode other than 5 seconds to reconnect. Press the PAIR button on TV's screen. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV Press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button at a time. • Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can...
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... the HDMI port on the bottom of the Soundbar 1. Turn on a Samsung BD Player, go to select "HDMI" mode. 5. O 12 bit - - YCbCr 4:2:0 O O O - ENG - 25 Press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the remote control to Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed). Use an HDMI cable to Off. • Make sure that "HDMI" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. NOTE • When you use Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X: If the input source is Dolby...
... the HDMI port on the bottom of the Soundbar 1. Turn on a Samsung BD Player, go to select "HDMI" mode. 5. O 12 bit - - YCbCr 4:2:0 O O O - ENG - 25 Press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the remote control to Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed). Use an HDMI cable to Off. • Make sure that "HDMI" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. NOTE • When you use Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X: If the input source is Dolby...
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... and external device. 3. ENG - 26 Your Soundbar will play sounds from the external device. To select "D.IN" mode, press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar 1. Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Settop box / Game console Top of the Soundbar D.IN D.IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control. 4.
... and external device. 3. ENG - 26 Your Soundbar will play sounds from the external device. To select "D.IN" mode, press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar 1. Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Settop box / Game console Top of the Soundbar D.IN D.IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control. 4.
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... front display. 3. Play music files from the list that was connected before. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you have connected the Soundbar to your device, select "Soundbar Q***B" from the device connected via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press and hold the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on...
... front display. 3. Play music files from the list that was connected before. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you have connected the Soundbar to your device, select "Soundbar Q***B" from the device connected via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press and hold the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on...
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... the function to work if there are placed at a sufficient distance away from the Soundbar. ENG - 30 Setting the Tap Sound function Use the SmartThings app to turn on the function, refer to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. The function is turned on the mobile device. • This function is in the displayed message window. Lightly tap the wide area in the SmartThings app screen displayed on...
... the function to work if there are placed at a sufficient distance away from the Soundbar. ENG - 30 Setting the Tap Sound function Use the SmartThings app to turn on the function, refer to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. The function is turned on the mobile device. • This function is in the displayed message window. Lightly tap the wide area in the SmartThings app screen displayed on...
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... TV stand. ENG - 33 Microphones (applicable models only) 7. Slide the Soundbar down . Make sure you attach the Rubber-Feet so they do not lie outside the edges of the wall before you install the Wall Mount Brackets. Refer to install the surround speakers on the wall. • Samsung Electronics is not liable for Wall Mounting the Surround Speakers • Surround Speaker wall mounts must be able to...
... TV stand. ENG - 33 Microphones (applicable models only) 7. Slide the Soundbar down . Make sure you attach the Rubber-Feet so they do not lie outside the edges of the wall before you install the Wall Mount Brackets. Refer to install the surround speakers on the wall. • Samsung Electronics is not liable for Wall Mounting the Surround Speakers • Surround Speaker wall mounts must be able to...
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... Internet. Turn on the USB type, update may not be supported. ENG - 34 At this time, place the microphones (applicable models only) at the front of the stand not to interfere with the respective model. • This function is not supported by connecting the USB drive that contains the update firmware to the SERVICE port of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) SERVICE Samsung...
... Internet. Turn on the USB type, update may not be supported. ENG - 34 At this time, place the microphones (applicable models only) at the front of the stand not to interfere with the respective model. • This function is not supported by connecting the USB drive that contains the update firmware to the SERVICE port of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) SERVICE Samsung...
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... the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers are initialized. Adjust the volume. • When any external device (STB, Bluetooth device, mobile device, etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device. • For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) • The cable connection to the Soundbar may experience an issue if there is blinking in blue or turned red...
... the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers are initialized. Adjust the volume. • When any external device (STB, Bluetooth device, mobile device, etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device. • For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) • The cable connection to the Soundbar may experience an issue if there is blinking in blue or turned red...
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... and Subwoofer speaker, this could cause a problem. Please place them near an instrument or electrical device that can cause radio interference if they are far from the Soundbar. Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth moves too far away from wireless to the Soundbar, I switched...
... and Subwoofer speaker, this could cause a problem. Please place them near an instrument or electrical device that can cause radio interference if they are far from the Soundbar. Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth moves too far away from wireless to the Soundbar, I switched...
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..., with respect to : damage which this Limited Warranty extend only to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this statement, noncommercial use of Samsung authorized retailers, please go to you may provide their own warranties. altered product or serial...
..., with respect to : damage which this Limited Warranty extend only to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this statement, noncommercial use of Samsung authorized retailers, please go to you may provide their own warranties. altered product or serial...