Samsung HW-Q70T User Manual

FULL MANUAL

HW-Q70T

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Samsung product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that this product has included important literature concerning operation and maintenance.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (ground). If this symbol is not present on a product with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to protective earth (ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC voltage.

Caution, Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information.

WARNING

•• Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

•• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•• This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

•• To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

•• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing.Donotputobjectsfilledwith liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

•• To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times.

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PRECAUTIONS

1.Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirementslistedontheidentification sticker located on the bottom of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.Donotplacetheunitonamplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. This unit is designed for continuous use. To fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a long period of time.

2.During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

3.Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

4.Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases),andexcessheat(e.g.afireplace)or equipment creating strong magnetic or electricfields.Unplugthepowercablefrom the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions. Your product is not intended for industrial use. It is for personal use only. Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately

2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

5.The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery in the general household trash. Do not expose the battery to excess heat, direct sunlight,orfire.Donotshortcircuit, disassemble, or overheat the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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CONTENTS

01	Checking the Components		6
02	Product Overview		7
	Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar	--------------------------	7
	Bottom Panel of the Soundbar	--------------------------	8
03	Using the Soundbar Remote Control		9
	Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)	--------------------------	9
	How to Use the Remote Control	--------------------------	9
	Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)	--------------------------	12
	Outputspecificationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes	--------------------------	12
	Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control	--------------------------	13
04	Connecting the Soundbar		14
	Connecting the power and units	--------------------------	14
	–– Manually connecting the Subwoofer	--------------------------	15
	–– LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer	--------------------------	17
	Connecting an SWA-9000S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar	--------------------------	18
05	Using a wired connection to the TV		20
	Method 1. Connecting with HDMI	--------------------------	20
	–– Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) --------------------------		20
	Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable	--------------------------	21
06	Using a wireless connection to the TV		23
	Connecting via Bluetooth	--------------------------	23
07	Connecting an External Device		25
	Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable
	(Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback)	--------------------------	25
	Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable	--------------------------	26

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08	Connecting a Mobile Device		27
	Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth	--------------------------	27
	Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)	--------------------------	30
09	Connecting an Amazon product		31
	Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo)	--------------------------	31
	Use voice commands to control the Soundbar	--------------------------	31
	Using the Tap Sound	--------------------------	32
10	Installing the Wall Mount		33
	Installation Precautions	--------------------------	33
	Wallmount Components	--------------------------	33
11	Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand		35
	Component	--------------------------	35
12	Software Update		36
	Auto Update	--------------------------	36
	USB Update	--------------------------	36
	Initialisation	--------------------------	37
13	Troubleshooting		38
14	Licence		40
15	Open Source Licence Notice		40
16	Important Notes About Service		40
17	SpecificationsandGuide		41
	Specifications	--------------------------	41

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit		Soundbar Remote Control /			Subwoofer
		Batteries

x 2
Power Cord	AC/DC Adapter	HDMI Cable
(Subwoofer, Soundbar)	(Soundbar)
	x 2	x 2
		(M4 x L10)
Wall Mount Guide	Holder-Screw	Screw
	x 4
Bracket-Wall Mount	Rubber-Foot

•• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

•• To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care.

•• For more information about the wallmount or rubber-foot, see pages 33~35.

•• Design,specifications,andAppscreenaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.

•• The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

	Position the product so that
	the SAMSUNG logo is	Top Panel
	located on the top.

			(Power) Button
	Turns the power on and off.
			(Volume) Button
	Adjusts the volume.
			(Source) Button
	Selects the source input mode.
			Input mode		Display
			Optical Digital input		D.IN
			ARC (HDMI OUT) input		D.IN TV ARC (Auto conversion)
			HDMI input		HDMI
			Wi-Fi mode		WIFI
			BLUETOOTH mode		BT

Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

D.IN HDMI Wi-Fi BT

•• When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds.

•• When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.

•• If you hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to External Speaker.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

	DIGITAL AUDIO IN		HDMI
	(OPTICAL)	ID SET
	NETWORK
	SERVICE
	DC 19V		HDMI TO TV
			(eARC/ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (See page 26)

SERVICE

Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product's software.

DC 19V (Power Supply In)

Connect the AC/DC power adapter. (See page 14)

NETWORK

Press to connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the SmartThings app.

ID SET

Press to connect the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly. (The surround speaker is sold separately.)

HDMI

Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Connect to the HDMI output of an external device. (See page 25)

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the HDMI jack on a TV. (See page 20)

•• When disconnecting the power cable of the AC/DC power adaptor from a wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable.

•• Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete.

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03USING THE SOUNDBAR REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)

Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into position.

How to Use the Remote Control

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

•• Auto Power Down Function

The unit turns off automatically in the

Power

following situations:

–– In D.IN / HDMI / Wi-Fi / BT mode if

there is no audio signal for 18 minutes.

Press to select a source connected to the

PAIR

Soundbar.

Source

Press the (Mute) button to mute the

sound.

Mute

Press it again to unmute the sound.

SOUND

MODE

VOL

WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

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You can select the desired sound mode by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, GAME

SOUND	PRO, or ADAPTIVE SOUND.
MODE
	•• STANDARD
SOUND MODE	Outputs the original sound.
	•• SURROUND SOUND
	Providesawidersoundfieldthanstandard.
	•• GAME PRO
	Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.
	•• ADAPTIVE SOUND
	Analyzesthecontentinrealtimeandautomaticallyprovidestheoptimalsoundfield
	based on the characteristics of the content.

Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. Press the button and wait for the “BT

PAIR	PAIRING” screen to connect to a new Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth

PAIR

You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.

Play / Pause

Up/Down/

Left/Right

Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right.

Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.

•• Music Skip

Press the Right buttontoselectthenextmusicfile.PresstheLeft button to select thepreviousmusicfile.

•• ID SET

Use this option when the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers are not connected or need reconnection.

While powered off, press and hold the Up button for 5 seconds to perform ID SET. (See page 16.)

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When pressed, the setting items such as TREBLE, BASS, SYNC, CENTER LEVEL, FRONT TOP LEVEL, and VIRTUAL ON/OFF are displayed in sequence. The desired item can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons.

Sound Control –– To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.

––Press and hold the(Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons.

(Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.)

––To control the volume of the each speaker select CENTER LEVEL, or FRONT TOP LEVEL in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.

––If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronised, select SYNC in Sound Control, and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons.

––SYNC is only supported for some functions.

––If Surround Speakers are connected, select REAR LEVEL and then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range.

––The VIRTUAL Speaker function can be turned ON/OFF by using the Up/Down buttons.

WOOFER	SOUNDMODE	SOUNDMODE
(BASS) LEVEL		WOOFER

VOL

SOUNDBA

VOL

SOUNDBA

Push the button up or down to adjust the level of the woofer (bass) to -12 or between -6 to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.

VOLUME

SOUND	SOUND
MODE	MODE
WOOFER		WOOFER
SOUNDBA	VOL	SOUNDBA

Push the button up or down to adjust the volume.

•• Mute

Press the VOL button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.

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Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)

	Hidden Button		Reference page
Remote Control Button		Function
WOOFER (Up)		TV remote control On/Off (Standby)	page 13
Up		ID SET	page 16
(Sound Control)		7 Band EQ	page 11

Outputspecificationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes

			Output
Effect	Input
		With Subwoofer Only		With Subwoofer & Wireless
				Rear Speaker Kit
STANDARD	2.0 ch	2.1 ch		2.1 ch
	5.1 ch	3.1 ch		5.1 ch
SURROUND	2.0 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch
	5.1 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch
GAME PRO	2.0 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch
	5.1 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch
ADAPTIVE SOUND	2.0 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch
	5.1 ch	3.1.2 ch		5.1.2 ch

•• For input sources Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the effect modes that can be selected using the SOUND MODE button will not be available. (See above for the effect modes.)

•• When the input source is Dolby Atmos®, the Subwoofer-only setup provides 3.1.2 channel audio, while the Subwoofer & Wireless Rear Speaker Kit setup provides 5.1.2 channel audio.

•• The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit or the Subwoofer, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from.

•• The Surround Speakers will not produce sounds for 2 channel output while STANDARD mode is in use. To enable sound for the Surround Speakers, change the effect mode to SURROUND.

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control

Adjust the Soundbar volume using the TV’s remote control.

•• This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote controls that require pairing) are not supported.

•• Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function.

•• Manufacturers supporting this function:

VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA

1.Turn Off the Soundbar.

2.Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.

Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order: “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE” (Default mode), “OFF-TV REMOTE”, “ALL-TV REMOTE”.

Remote Control Button

SOUNDMODE

	WOOFER	5 Sec
VOL	OUNDB
SOUND
MODE
	WOOFER	5 Sec
VOL	OUND
SOUND
MODE
	WOOFER	5 Sec
VOL	OUND

Display	Status
(Default mode)
SAMSUNG-TVREMOTE	Enable a Samsung TV’s IR remote
	control.
OFF-TV REMOTE	Disable the TV remote control.
ALL-TV REMOTE	Enable a third-party TV’s IR remote
	control.

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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting the power and units

Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order:

•• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

1. Connect the Power cord to the Subwoofer.

POWER Power Cord

Rear of Subwoofer

2.First connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter.

Connect the AC/DC adapter (with the power cable) to the Soundbar.

NETWORK ID SET

DC 19V	DIGITAL AUDIO IN
	SERVICE
	(OPTICAL)

DC 19V

Power Cord

	Bottom of the Soundbar
AC/DC Adapter	Main Unit

3.Connect power to the Soundbar and Subwoofer. The Subwoofer is automatically connected when the Soundbar is turned on.

Blue is On

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NOTES

•• Connect the Subwoofer power before connecting to the Soundbar.

The Subwoofer will be automatically connected when turning on the Soundbar.

•• If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on, the Soundbar turns on automatically.

•• MakesuretoresttheAC/DCAdapterflatonatableorthefloor.IfyouplacetheAC/DCAdapterso that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

Manually connecting the Subwoofer

Before performing the manual connection procedure below:

•• Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly.

•• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned off.

1.Turn off the Soundbar main.

2.Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds.

•• The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks.

5 Sec

Blinking blue fast

Rear of Subwoofer

Rear of Subwoofer

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3. Press the Up button on the remote control for 5 seconds.

•• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears.

•• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete.

5 Sec

ID SET

4. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).

The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the

Wireless Subwoofer.

Blue is On

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LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer

	LED	Status	Description	Resolution
		On	Successfully connected	-
			(normal operation)
	Blue			Check if the power cable attached
				to the main Soundbar unit is
		Blinking	Recovering the	connected properly or wait about
			connection	5 minutes. If blinking persists, try
				manually connecting the
				subwoofer. See page 15.
			Standby (with the	Check if the power cable attached
	Red		Soundbar main unit	to the main Soundbar unit is
		On	turned off)	connected properly.
				Connect again. See the
			Connection failed	instructions for manual
				connection on page 15.
	Red and blue			See the contact information for
		Blinking	Malfunction	the Samsung Service Centre in
				this manual.

NOTES

•• If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will go into stand-by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear of the sub-woofer will turn red after blinking in blue several times.

•• If you use a device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound interruption.

•• The maximum transmission distance of the main unit’s wireless signal is about 10 m, but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.

CAUTION

•• Wireless receiving antennas are built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water and moisture.

•• For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Wireless Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions.

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Connecting an SWA-9000S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar

Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9000S, sold separately) to your Soundbar.

1.Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers.

––The speaker cables are colour coded.

SURROUND-LEFT

SURROUND-LEFT

L	R
L	R

SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT

POWER

SURROUND-RIGHT

SURROUND-RIGHT

2.Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it into an electrical outlet.

•• The LINK LED indicator (blue) on the Wireless Receiver Module should be blinking. If the indicator does not blink, use a narrow pin to press and hold the ID SET button for 5 seconds or longer. See the SWA-9000S user guide for more details.

	L R	5 Sec
	SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT	IDSET
	SPEAKERIMPEDANCE:3
	IDSET

POWER

POWER

STANDBY

LINK

LINK

Blue blinking

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3. Press the Up button on the remote control for 5 seconds.

•• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears.

•• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete.

5 Sec

ID SET

CAUTION

•• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9000S, you may hear some stutteringfromthewooferastheconnectionfinalises.

4. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).

LINK

STANDBY

Blue is On

The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Receiver Module.

5. If the SWA-9000S is not connected, repeat the procedure from Step 2.

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05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV

Method 1. Connecting with HDMI

CAUTION

•• WhenboththeHDMIcableandopticalcableareconnected,theHDMIsignalisreceivedfirst.

•• To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output.

•• BesuretousethecablewiththepremiumHDMIcertificationlogo.Inaddition,makesurethat thecableisacertifiedTypeA,high-speedHDMIEthernetcable.(HIGHSPEEDHDMICABLE

WITH ETHERNET)

Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

	Connect to the HDMI TO TV
Connect to the HDMI IN	(eARC/ARC) port of the Soundbar
(ARC) port of your TV.	main unit.

HDMI	HDMI Cable	HDMI TO TV
		(eARC/ARC)
(ARC)

Bottom of the Soundbar

Top of the Soundbar

TV ARC

1.WiththeSoundbarandTVturnedoff,connecttheHDMIcableasshowninthefigure.

2.Turn on the Soundbar and TV.

3.“TV ARC” appears in the display window of the Soundbar main unit and the Soundbar plays TV sound.

•• If TV sound is inaudible, press the(Source) button on the remote control or on the top of the Soundbar to switch to “D.IN” mode. The screen displays “D.IN” and “TV ARC” in sequence, and TV sound is played.

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•• When connecting a Samsung TV that supports the eARC function, “eARC” appears on the display and the sound is heard.

•• If “TV ARC”doesnotappearinthedisplaywindowoftheSoundbarmainunit,confirmthatthe

HDMI cable is connected to the correct port.

•• Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.

NOTES

•• When you connect the TV that supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) to the Soundbar with an HDMI cable, you can transmit the digital video and audio data without connecting a separate optical cable.

•• We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one whose diameter is less than 14 mm.

•• This function is not available 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 your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital. When the setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer.)

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable

Pre-connection Checklist

•• WhenboththeHDMIcableandopticalcableareconnected,theHDMIsignalisreceivedfirst.

•• When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers.

Optical Cable	Bottom of the Soundbar
(not supplied)	DIGITAL AUDIO IN
	(OPTICAL)
OPTICAL OUT
Top of the Soundbar

D.IN

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1.With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the TV with the optical cable (not supplied), as shown in thefigure.

2.Turn on the Soundbar and TV.

3.Press the(Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “D.IN” mode.

4.The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.

Using the Q-Symphony Function

For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu.

TV menu

HDMI Cable	D.IN
OR

Optical Cable (not supplied)

•• TV menu example: TV series name + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI)

NOTES

•• It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.

•• This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical Cable (not supplied) is connected.

•• This function is available in Samsung TVs released in 2020 and some Soundbar models.

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06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV

Connecting via Bluetooth

When a Samsung TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling.

•• Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time.

•• SamsungTVthatsupportsBluetoothcanbeconnected.CheckthespecificationsofyourTV.

Top of the Soundbar

5 Sec

OR

PAIR

BT PAIRING

The initial connection

1. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode.

(OR) a. Press the(Source) button on the top panel and then select “BT”.

“BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record.

b.When “BT READY” appears, press and hold the(Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”.

2.Select Bluetooth mode on the Samsung TV.

(e.g. Home () Settings () Sound Sound Output Bluetooth Speaker List  [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q70T (Bluetooth))

3.Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q70T” from the list on TV’s screen.

An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the Samsung TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.

•• When the Samsung TV is connected, [TV Name]→“BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.

4.You can now hear Samsung TV sound from the Soundbar.

•• AfteryouhaveconnectedtheSoundbartoyourSamsungTVthefirsttime,usetheBT“ READY”

mode to reconnect.

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If the device fails to connect

•• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q70T) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it.

•• Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV

Press the(Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”.

•• Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the Samsung TV model.)

What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING?

•• BT READY : In this mode, you can reconnect any Samsung TV or mobile device that was connected before.

•• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar.

(Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press and hold the(Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in “BT” mode.)

Notes on Bluetooth connection

•• Locate a new device within 1 m to connect via Bluetooth communication.

•• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.

•• The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 minutes in the Ready state.

•• The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances:

––IfthereisastrongelectricalfieldaroundtheSoundbar.

––If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.

––If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.

•• Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.

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07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback)

Pre-connection Checklist

•• Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X are supported in HDMI mode only.

•• If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure Secondary Audio is set to Off.

•• Make sure that the content supports Dolby Atmos®.

Top of the Soundbar

HDMI

External Device

		HDMI
	HDMI OUT	HDMI Cable
		HDMI TO TV
	HDMI IN	(eARC/ARC)
		HDMI Cable
	(ARC)

Bottom of the Soundbar

1.Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the bottom of the Soundbar.

2.Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN port of the TV and the HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) port on the bottom of the Soundbar.

3.Turn on the Soundbar, TV, and the external device.

4.Press the(Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then select “HDMI”.

5.The Soundbar display indicates that “HDMI” mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds.

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NOTES

•• When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 5.1.2 channels are outputted. When Dolby Atmos® is active, the Soundbar’s sound effect modes controlled by the SOUND MODE button are not available.

•• When Dolby Atmos® is activated, “DOLBY ATMOS” appears in the front display.

•• ConfiguringDolbyAtmos®onyourBDplayerorotherdevice.

Open the audio output options on the settings menu of your BD player or other device and make sure that “No Encoding” is selected for Bitstream. For example, on a Samsung BD Player, go to

HomeMenu→Sound→DigitalOutputandthenselectBitstream(unprocessed).

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable

Top of the Soundbar

BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console

D.IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

OPTICAL OUT	Optical Cable
	(not supplied)
		Bottom of the Soundbar

1.Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the Soundbar main and the OPTICAL OUT port on the external device.

2.Turn on the Soundbar and external device.

3.Select “D.IN” mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control.

4.Your Soundbar will play sounds from the external device.

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08 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth

When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling.

•• When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on.

	Top of the Soundbar
5 Sec	OR
Mobile device	BT PAIRING

The initial connection

PAIR

•• When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 1 m distance.

1. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode.

(OR) a. Press the(Source) button on the top panel and then select “BT”.

“BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record.

b.When “BT READY” appears, press and hold the(Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”.

2.On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q70T” from the list that appears.

•• When the Soundbar is connected to the Mobile device, [Mobile Device Name]→“BT” appears in the front display.

3. PlaymusicfilesfromthedeviceconnectedviaBluetooththroughtheSoundbar.

•• AfteryouhaveconnectedtheSoundbartoyourmobiledevicethefirsttime,usetheBT“ READY” mode to reconnect.

If the device fails to connect

•• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q70T”) in the list of speakers on the Mobile device, delete it.

•• Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING?

•• BT READY : In this mode, you can reconnect any Samsung TV or mobile device that was connected before.

•• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar.

(Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press and hold the(Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in “BT” mode.)

Notes on Bluetooth connection

•• Locate a new device within 1 m to connect via Bluetooth communication.

•• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.

•• The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 minutes in the Ready state.

•• The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances:

––IfthereisastrongelectricalfieldaroundtheSoundbar.

––If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.

––If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.

•• Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.

•• The Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz).

•• Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function.

•• You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function.

•• When connecting the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, place them as close to each other as possible.

•• The farther the Soundbar and Bluetooth device are from each other, the lower the sound quality will become.

The Bluetooth connection may break when the devices are out of the effective range.

•• The Bluetooth connection may not function as intended in areas with poor reception.

•• A Bluetooth device may experience noise or malfunction under in the following conditions:

––When the body is in contact with the signal transceiver on the Bluetooth device or Soundbar

––In corners or when there is an obstacle in proximity, such as a wall or partition, where electrical changes may occur.

––When exposed to radio interferences by other products operating on the same frequency ranges, such as medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LAN devices.

––Obstacles such as doors and walls may still impact the sound quality even when the devices are within the effective range.

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•• Note that your Soundbar cannot be paired with other Bluetooth devices while using the Bluetooth option.

•• This wireless device may cause electrical interference during operation.

Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar

You can disconnect a Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device’s user manual.

•• The Soundbar will be disconnected.

•• When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display “BT DISCONNECTED” on the front display.

Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device

Press the(Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then change to any mode except “BT”.

•• Disconnecting takes time because the Bluetooth device must receive a response from the Soundbar. (Disconnection time may differ, depending on the Bluetooth device)

•• When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display “BT DISCONNECTED” on the front display.

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Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)

To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network (Wi-Fi), the SmartThings app is required.

The initial connection

1.Install and launch the SmartThings app from your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).

2.On the app, follow the screen instructions to add the Soundbar.

•• The automatic pop-up (the second screenshot below) may not show on some devices.

If the pop-up window does not appear, press “” on the Home screen. The Soundbar is added to the app.

SmartThings

App

Launch App

Auto pop-up

Add device

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