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BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY Refer to the table below for an explanation of INSERT. symbols which may be on your Samsung product. • This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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It is for personal use only. Condensation You can access the FULL MANUAL on may occur if your product has been stored in Samsung’s on-line customer support centre by cold temperatures. If transporting the unit scanning the QR code. To see the manual on...
CONTENTS Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- Product Overview Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers ------------------------- –...
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Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components -------------------------...
4. • To distinguish the left surround speaker from the right, check the label on the rear of each speaker. • To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care. Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Power Volume Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo is located on the top. Panel Display DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components (1, 2, 3) to connect the Subwoofer, Surround Speaker, and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power cord to the Left and Right Surround Speakers. 3 Connect the power cord to the Soundbar.
Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the instructions for Connection failed manual connection on page 6. Red and See the contact information for the Blinking Malfunction blue Samsung Service Centre in this manual. ENG - 5...
• 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 “Samsung Harman Kardon” logo is on the top ID SET ENG - 6...
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3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). When the connection is successfully LINK LED - Blue is On established, the blue indicators on the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers turn on without blinking. ENG - 7...
04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. • When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. – This feature is available on 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when the Soundbar is connected to the TV using an optical cable.
• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm 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. Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable...
4. You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R”) appears in the list, delete • Then repeat steps 1 through 3. ENG - 10...
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Disconnecting the Soundbar from the 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 TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •...
Connecting via Wi-Fi Pre-connection Checklist 1. Confirm that your Samsung Smart TV was released after 2013. This function is compatible only with Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013. 2. Make sure your Wireless router (Wi-Fi) is ready and working. 3. Make sure that the TV is connected to the Wireless router (your Wi-Fi network).
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Soundbar, use the TV menu to connect the TV to the network again. For TVs released in 2019 Home ( ) Settings ( ) Sound Sound Output [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R (Wi-Fi) For TVs released in 2018 Home ( ) Settings ( ) ...
05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) • When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 7.1.4 channels are outputted. When Dolby Atmos®...
• 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).
Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console D.IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (OPTICAL) (not supplied) Bottom of the Soundbar 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
3. Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R”) appears in the list, delete • Then repeat steps 1 and 2.
3. Follow the instructions in the app screen on the mobile device to connect the Soundbar to Wi-Fi. NOTE • To learn about using the SmartThings app and connecting to other devices (from Amazon, etc), refer to the FULL MANUAL for your Soundbar on the Samsung web site (www.samsung.com/support). ENG - 18...
07 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. PAIR Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound. PAIR PAIR Mute...
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Anynet+ and Auto Power Link are turned on and turned off by the Right and Left buttons respectively. – Anynet+ : If the Soundbar is connected to a Samsung TV through an HDMI cable, you can control your Soundbar with a Samsung TV remote control.
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You can select TREBLE, BASS, SYNC, CENTER LEVEL, SIDE LEVEL, FRONT TOP LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, REAR TOP LEVEL, and VIRTUAL ON/OFF. • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Sound Sound Control Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
For more information, see the TV’s user manual. The default mode for this function is control by a Samsung TV remote. If your TV is not – Each time you push the WOOFER button a Samsung TV, follow the directions below to...
08 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install in a place with high (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Holder-Screw Screw support the product’s weight.
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2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Centre Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the centre of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape.
Brackets and the speakers on the wall. • For more information, please refer to the Wall Mount’s manual. • Samsung Electronics is not liable for any damage to the product due to the product being installed inappropriately. • Take care not to install the speakers sideways or upside down.
09 INSTALLING THE 10 SOFTWARE SOUNDBAR UPDATE ABOVE A TV When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, STAND software updates automatically occur even when the Soundbar is turned off. • To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. Component The Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if the Soundbar’s power cord is...
11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The red LED on the subwoofer blinks and The unit will not turn on. the subwoofer is not producing sound. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? This issue can occur if the subwoofer is not ;...
12 LICENCE ; Connected via Wi-Fi 1. Check if the TV is a compatible model. • Only Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013 are supported. 2. Check if the TV is connected to Wi-Fi. • If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, use...
13 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE For further information on Open Sources used in this product, please visit the website: http://opensource.samsung.com 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 35W x 4 NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. • For India Only “This product is RoHS compliant” Precaution : The Soundbar will restart automatically if you turn on/turn off Wi-Fi.
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