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FULL MANUAL HW-Q70T Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
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• This apparatus shall always be connected to a Refer to the table below for an explanation of AC outlet with a protective grounding symbols which may be on your Samsung product. connection. • To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,...
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PRECAUTIONS 5. The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your in the general household trash. Do not house complies with the power expose the battery to excess heat, direct requirements listed on the identification sunlight, or fire.
CONTENTS Checking the Components Product Overview Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Using the Soundbar Remote Control Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------...
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Connecting a Mobile Device Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- Connecting an Amazon product Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo) ------------------------- Use voice commands to control the Soundbar ------------------------- Using the Tap Sound ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount...
• 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.
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.
NETWORK ID SET Bottom Panel of the Soundbar NETWORK ID SET DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI (OPTICAL) HDMI NETWORK ID SET SERVICE SERVICE HDMI TO TV HDMI TO TV DIGITAL AUDIO IN DC 19V (eARC/ARC) DC 19V (eARC/ARC) (OPTICAL) HDMI...
03 USING 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.
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PAIR 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 Provides a wider sound field than standard. • GAME PRO Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.
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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. – 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.
• 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.
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...
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.
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.
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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. ID SET 5 Sec 4.
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.
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.
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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. ID SET 5 Sec CAUTION...
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 first. • To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC.
• When connecting a Samsung TV that supports the eARC function, “eARC” appears on the display and the sound is heard. • 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.
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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.
• 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. • After you have connected the Soundbar to your Samsung TV the first time, use the “BT 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”.
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. •...
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).
• After you have connected the Soundbar to your mobile device the first 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 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.
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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.
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.
09 CONNECTING AN AMAZON PRODUCT • This feature may not be available in some countries. • This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time. Samsung does not assume responsibility for service availability. • Amazon Alexa app screen is subject to change without prior notice.
Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play the sound of content on the mobile device through the Soundbar. • This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. • This function is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App Top of the Soundbar Mobile device 1.
10 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Wall Mount Guide Installation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. (M4 x L10) • Do not install in a place with high Holder-Screw Screw temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to 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.
11 INSTALLING THE 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the SOUNDBAR Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. ABOVE A TV STAND Component 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
DC 19V Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar’s system firmware in the future. When an update is available, you can update the Soundbar by connecting the USB drive that contains the update firmware to the SERVICE port of the Soundbar.
1. Go to the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com) → search for the model name from the customer support menu option. • For more information about update, refer to Upgrade Guide. 2. Download the upgrade file (USB type). 3. Unzip the file to create a folder with the file name.
; The original volume of the content you are ; For sound output of the TV, select playing may be low. Try adjusting the Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Subwoofer level. (See page 11.) Settings ( ) →...
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Soundbar. devices away from the Soundbar to avoid ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. radio interference. Example: microwave Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung ovens. TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → General ;...
14 LICENCE 15 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Manufactured under license from Dolby Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic, and the double-D 16 IMPORTANT symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 160W 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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