Samsung HW-Q800T User Manual

FULL MANUAL

HW-Q800T

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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 produc t 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 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.

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.

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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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9 12 12

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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25 26

15 17

08 Connecting a Mobile Device 27

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)

Conguring Amazon Alexa

Using the Tap Sound

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09 Installing the Wall Mount 34

Installation Precautions Wallmount Components

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34 34

10 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand 36

Component

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11 Software Update 37

Auto Update USB Update Initialisation

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37 37

12 Troubleshooting 39

13 Licence 41

14 Open Source Licence Notice 42

15 Important Notes About Service 42

16 SpecicationsandGuide 43

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 34~36.

• 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.

󱂔

Top P ane l

󱂖

(Multi Function) But ton

• In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar.

• Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source.

󱂓

• Press the (Multi Function) button for 3 seconds to call Alexa. Say with the button pressed to

enable voice recognition.

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

• 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.

(Vol ume) But ton

Adjusts the volume.

( Mic On/Off ) Button

Press the button to turn the microphone on or off.

Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode. D.IN  HDMI  Wi-Fi  BT

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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)

󱂖 󱂗

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

󱂓 󱂔

󱂕

DIGITAL AUD IO IN (OPTIC AL)

󱂓

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

SERVICE

󱂔

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

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

󱂗

sold separately.)

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

󱂘

󱂙

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. 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

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

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 characteristic s of the content.

󱂗

󱂘

󱂙

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, select 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 selectable using the Left/Right but tons 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

(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 but ton.

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 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 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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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

SERVICE

DC 19V

HDMI

NETWORK ID SET

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

SERVICE

HDMI

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

DC 19V

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 Cord

POWER

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

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DC 19V

Power Cord

Bott om of the Soundb ar

AC/DC Adapter

(OPTICAL)

SERVICE

DC 19V

Main Unit

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

the Soundbar is turned on.

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Blue is On

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.

• Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter at on a table or the oor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so

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 per forming 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

Rear of Subwoofer Rear of Subwoofer

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Blinking blue

fast

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.

PAIR

5 Sec

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

ID SET

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LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer

LED Status Description Resolution

Blue

Blinking

Red

Successfully connected (normal operation)

Recovering the connection

Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off)

Connection failed

Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes. If blinking persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. See page 15.

Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly.

Connect again. See the instructions for manual connection on page 15.

Red and blue

Blinking Malfunction

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.

See the contact information for the Samsung Service Centre in this manual.

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

POWER

ID SET

LINK

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 SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω

SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT

ID SET

SURROUND-LEFT

POWER

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.

SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω

ID SET

POWER

5 Sec

STANDBY

LINK

Blue blinking

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

LINK

• 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.

ID SET

CAUTION

PAIR

5 Sec

• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9000S, you may hear some stuttering from the woofer as the connection nalises.

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

The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and

STANDBY

LINK

glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Receiver Module.

Blue is On

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

• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received rst.

• 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.

• Be sure to use the cable with the premium HDMI certication logo. In addition, make sure that

the cable is a certied Type A, high-speed HDMI Ethernet cable. (HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

WITH ETHERNET)

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

Connec t to the HDMI TO T V

Connec t to the HDMI IN

(ARC) p ort of your T V.

(eARC/ARC ) port of the So undbar

main unit.

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI Cable

Top of the Soun dbar

HDMI TO TV

(eARC/ARC)

Bott om of the Soundba r

TV ARC

1. With the Soundbar and TV turned off, connect the HDMI cable as shown in the gure.

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.

• When the TV sound is not output, press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the “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 “T V ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, conrm that the 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

• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received rst.

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

OPTICAL OUT

Optic al Cable

(not supplied)

Top of the Soun dbar

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Bott om of the Soundba r

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

D.IN

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

the gure.

2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.

3. Press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to 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

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.

D.IN

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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.

• Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can be connected. Check the specications of your TV.

Top of the Soun dbar

5 Sec

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 (Multi Func tion) 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 (Mic On/Off) 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 Q800T (Bluetooth))

3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q800T” 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, [T V Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.

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

• After you have connected the Soundbar to your Samsung TV the rst time, use the “BT READY”

mode to reconnect.

PAIR

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If the device fails to connect

• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q800T) 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 (Multi Func tion) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the mode other than “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 (Mic On/Off ) 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:

– If there is a strong electrical eld around the Soundbar. – 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®.

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HDMI

External Dev ice

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI Cable

HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

Bott om of the Soundba r

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 T V (eARC/ARC) port on the bottom of the Soundbar.

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

4. Press the (Multi Function) button on the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select “HDMI” mode.

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.

• ConguringDolbyAtmos®onyourBDplayerorotherdevice.

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

Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed).

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable

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BD / DVD playe r / Set-top box / Game con sole

D.IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

OPTICAL OUT

Optic al Cable

(not supplied)

Bott om of the Soundba r

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. To select “D.IN” mode, press the (Multi Function) button on the top of the Soundbar or the

(Source) button 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.

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5 Sec

Mobile device

BT PAIRING

The initial connection

• 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 (Multi Func tion) 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 (Mic On/Off) 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 Q800T ” from the list that appears.

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

the front display.

3. Play music les from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar.

• After you have connected the Soundbar to your mobile device the rst time, use the “BT

READY” mode to reconnect.

If the device fails to connect

• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q800T”) in the list of speakers

on the Mobile device, delete it.

• Repeat steps 1 and 2.

PAIR

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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 (Mic On/Off ) 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:

• 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 (Multi Function) button on the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to switch the mode from “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 Add deviceAuto pop-up

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