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FULL MANUAL HW-Q900T 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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Refer to the table below for an explanation of • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or symbols which may be on your Samsung product. splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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This equipment generates, uses and approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not location, go to our website:www.samsung.com/ installed and used in accordance with the recycling Or call, 1‐800‐SAMSUNG instructions, may cause harmful interference to WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm radio communications.
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PRECAUTIONS 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your heat. house complies with the power 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the requirements listed on the identification polarized or grounding-type plug.
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Fabric cleaning Remove any dirt or stain on the product surface immediately. Removing and cleaning can be less effective for some substances or if left for a prolonged time. CAUTION • Use a vacuum cleaner or an adhesive lint roller to remove dust, handprints, and the likes.
CONTENTS Checking the Components Product Overview 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) ------------------------- Configuring Amazon Alexa ------------------------- Using the Tap Sound ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components ------------------------- Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand Component ------------------------- Software Update...
• 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 Center or Samsung Customer Care.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. (Multi Function) Button • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar. • Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) ID SET SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI 2 POWER ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) ID SET NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO IN SERVICE HDMI IN 2 (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 POWER ID SET ID SET HDMI IN 1 HDMI 2 (WOOFER/REAR) SERVICE...
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, SIDE LEVEL, FRONT TOP LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, REAR 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 7.1.2 channel audio, while the Subwoofer & Wireless Rear Speaker Kit setup provides 9.1.2 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 cord 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.
Red and blue See the contact information for Blinking Malfunction the Samsung Service Center 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.
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• The maximum transmission distance of the main unit’s wireless signal is about 32.8 ft (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.
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 color 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 top 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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(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.
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 Q900T”) 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.
Configuring Amazon Alexa • Amazon Alexa is a service provided by Amazon. • This service is available only in some languages but not in other countries or regions. Using Alexa, you can play music, listen to news, see weather forecasts, and control home appliances. To use Amazon Alexa, an Amazon account is required to connect the Soundbar over the network.
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Use voice commands to control the Soundbar Trigger + Command Things to try Example of what to say "Alexa, turn up the volume." Volume control “Alexa, turn down the volume” Listening to streaming content from "Alexa, play some jazz music" Amazon Music "Alexa, play next song."...
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.
09 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) • 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 Center Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the center 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.
10 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.
Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) Right end of Soundbar Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar’s NOTES system firmware in the future. • Make sure the Soundbar is placed on a flat When an update is available, you can update the and solid surface.
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.
Refer to the instructions below if this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). In case the power is not turned on ;...
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Soundbar. ; Initialize the product and try again. ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. (See page 40.) Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → General In case Bluetooth sound breaking occurs →...
13 LICENSE In case Alexa does not respond When the microphone is turned off or its reception is poor ; Press the (Mic On/Off) button at the top of the Soundbar to enable the microphone. ; Voice recognition may be unavailable due to ambient noise.
14 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 15 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 160W NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. Precaution : The Soundbar will restart automatically if you turn on/turn off Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi...
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LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited...
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