Samsung HW-Q70TXY User Manual

FULL MANUAL

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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 E LECTRIC S HOCK.

DO NOT OP EN.

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 ear th (ground). If this symbol is not present on a product with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to protective ear th (ground).

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, 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. Do not put objects lled with

liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• To turn this apparatus of f 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.

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 instruct s the user to

consult the user manual for further

safety related information.

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PRECAUTIONS

1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your

house complies with the power

requirements listed on the identication

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. Do not place the unit on ampliers

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), and excess heat (e.g. a replace) or

equipment creating strong magnetic or

electric elds. Unplug the power cable from

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, or re. Do not short circuit,

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

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

Output specications for the different sound effect modes

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 13

04 Connecting the Soundbar 14

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Connecting the power and units

– Manually connecting the Subwoofer – LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer

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

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05 Using a wired connection to the TV 20

Method 1. Connecting with HDMI

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

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable

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06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 23

Connecting via Bluetooth

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07 Connecting an External Device 25

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

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable

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15 17

08 Connecting a Mobile Device 27

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth

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

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09 Connecting an Amazon product 31

Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo) ------------------------- 31

Use voice commands to control the Soundbar

Using the Tap Sound

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10 Installing the Wall Mount 33

Installation Precautions

Wallmount Components

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11 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand 35

Component

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12 Software Update 36

Auto Update

USB Update

Initialization

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13 Troubleshooting 38

14 Licence 40

15 Open Source Licence Notice 40

16 Important Notes About Service 40

17 SpecicationsandGuide 41

Specications

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

PAIR

SOUND MODE

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control /

Subwoofer

Batteries

x 2

Power Cord

(Subwoofer, Soundbar)

AC/DC Adapter

(Soundbar)

x 2

HDMI Cable

x 2

(M4 x L10)

Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw Screw

x 2

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, specications, and App screen are subject to change without prior notice.

• 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 located on the top.

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󱂔

󱂕

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

(Vol ume) But ton

Adjusts the volume.

(Source) But ton

Selects the source input mode.

Optical Digital input D.IN

ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.IN  TV ARC (Auto conversion)

BLUETOOTH mode BT

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Input mode Display

HDMI input HDMI

Wi-Fi mode WIFI

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Top P ane l

󱂖

Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

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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 (OPTICAL)

SERVICE

DC 19V

HDMI

NETWORK ID SET

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

HDMI

NETWORK ID SET

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

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DIGITAL AUDIO IN

󱂓 󱂔

󱂕

DIGITAL AUD IO IN (OPTIC AL)

󱂓

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.

(OPTICAL)

SERVICE

DC 19V

NETWORK ID SET

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

SERVICE

DC 19V

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

ID SET

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

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sold separa tely.)

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

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󱂙

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 T V (eARC/ARC)

󱂙

Connect to the HDMI jack on a T V. (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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03 USING THE SOUNDBAR REMOTE

PAIR

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. Inser t 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

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󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

PAIR

SOUND

MODE

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

󱂗

󱂘

󱂙

󱂚

󱂛

󱂜

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

Power

Source

Mute

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

• Auto Power Down Function

The unit turns off automatically in the 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 Soundbar.

Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.

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PAIR

SOUND

MODE

SOUND MODE

You can selec t the desired sound mode by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, GAME PRO, or ADAPTIVE SOUND.

• STANDARD

Outputs the original sound.

• SURROUND SOUND

Provides a wider sound eld than standard.

• GAME PRO

Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.

• ADAPTIVE SOUND

Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides the optimal sound eld

based on the characteristics of the content.

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󱂘

󱂙

PAIR

Bluetooth

PAIR

Play / Pau se

Up/Down/

Left/Right

Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. Press the button and wait for the “BT PAIRING” screen to connect to a new Bluetooth device.

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

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 button to select the next music le. Press the Left button to select

the previous music le.

• 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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PAIR

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

SOUND

MODE

VOL

WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

VOL

WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

󱂛

Sound Control

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.

– To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, selec t TREBLE or BASS in Sound

Settings, and then adjus t 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 select able 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 selec t 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.

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WOOFER

(BASS) LEVEL

VOLUME

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

VOL

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

VOL

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.

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

VOL

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

VOL

Push the button up or down to adjust the volume.

• Mute Press the VOL but ton 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

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

Reference page

Outputspecicationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes

Output

Effect Input

STANDARD

SURROUND

GAME PRO

ADAPTIVE SOUND

2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch

5.1 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch

2.0 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1. 2 ch

5.1 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1 .2 ch

2.0 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1. 2 ch

5.1 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1 .2 ch

2.0 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1. 2 ch

5.1 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1 .2 ch

With Subwoofer Only

• 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.

With Subw oofer & Wireles s

Rear Spe aker Kit

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control

VOL

WOOFER

VOL

WOOFER

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 suppor ted.

• 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 Display Status

(Default mode)

SOUND

MODE

5 Sec

SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE

Enable a Samsung TV’s IR remote

control.

SOUND

MODE

SOUND

MODE

5 Sec

VOL

5 Sec

OFF-TV REMOTE

ALL-TV REMOTE

Disable the TV remote control.

Enable a third-party TV’s IR remote

control.

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