Samsung HW-Q950T/XN Installation instructions

HW-Q950T

FULL MANUAL

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ENG - 2

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 ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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 earth (ground).

If this symbol is not present on a

product with a power cord, the product

MUST have a reliable connection to

protective earth (ground).

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.

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.

ENG - 3

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.

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.

– Some cleaning brushes may damage the

product, depending on the materials they

contain.

– Towels and cleaning clothes may leave

lint or dirt on the product.

•Do not use a nail or other tools to scratch the

dirt off. It may damage the fabric.

•To remove oil or liquid stains, use a clean

white cloth moist with water. If the stain

persists, wipe it with a mixture of water and

neutral detergent (such as dishwashing

soaps) and a cloth.

– A non-neutral detergent or cleaner may

cause discolouration or fabric damage.

– After cleaning, use a dry cloth or

hairdryer to dry the area.

– Do not use excessive force to avoid

discolouration or fabric damage.

ENG - 4

CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 6

02 Product Overview 7

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 ------------------------- 9

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 12

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 12

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

04 Connecting the Soundbar 14

Connecting the power and units ------------------------- 14

– Recommended Speaker Layout ------------------------- 15

– Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers ------------------------- 16

– LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer and

Surround Speakers ------------------------- 17

05 Using a wired connection to the TV 19

Method 1. Connecting with HDMI ------------------------- 19

– Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) ------------------------- 19

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 20

06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 22

Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 22

07 Connecting an External Device 24

Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby

Atmos decoding and playback) ------------------------- 24

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 25

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08 Connecting a Mobile Device 26

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 26

Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- 29

Conguring Amazon Alexa ------------------------- 30

Using the Tap Sound ------------------------- 32

09 Installing the Wall Mount 33

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 33

Wallmount Components ------------------------- 33

Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall ------------------------- 35

10 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand 36

Component ------------------------- 36

11 Software Update 37

Auto Update ------------------------- 37

USB Update ------------------------- 37

Initialisation ------------------------- 37

12 Troubleshooting 38

13 Licence 40

14 Open Source Licence Notice 41

15 Important Notes About Service 41

16 SpecicationsandGuide 42

Specications ------------------------- 42

ENG - 6

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control / Batteries Subwoofer

POWER

x 2 x 4

Surround Speaker

(Left / Right)

Power Cord (Subwoofer, Surround

Speaker, Soundbar)

HDMI Cable

x 2

(M4 x L10)

x 2

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 33~36.

•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.

ENG - 7

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.

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

enable voice recognition.

󱂔

Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

D.IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Wi-Fi BT

󱂕(Mic On/Off) Button

Press the button to turn the microphone on or off.

󱂖(Volume) Button

Adjusts the volume.

•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.

ENG - 8

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

IDSET

HDMIIN 1

HDMIIN 2

POWER

NETWORK

SERVICE

DIGITALAUDIOIN

(OPTICAL)

HDMITOTV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI2

HDMI1

IDSET

(WOOFER/REAR)

POWER

ID SET

NETWORK

SERVICE

ID SET

(WOOFER/REAR)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI TO TV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

󱂖

IDSET

HDMIIN 1

HDMIIN 2

POWER

NETWORK

SERVICE

DIGITALAUDIOIN

(OPTICAL)

HDMITOTV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI2

HDMI1

IDSET

(WOOFER/REAR)

POWER

ID SET

NETWORK

SERVICE

ID SET

(WOOFER/REAR)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI TO TV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

󱂔

󱂕

IDSET

HDMIIN 1

HDMIIN 2

POWER

NETWORK

SERVICE

DIGITALAUDIOIN

(OPTICAL)

HDMITOTV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI2

HDMI1

IDSET

(WOOFER/REAR)

POWER

ID SET

NETWORK

SERVICE

ID SET

(WOOFER/REAR)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI TO TV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

󱂓

IDSET

HDMIIN 1

HDMIIN 2

POWER

NETWORK

SERVICE

DIGITALAUDIOIN

(OPTICAL)

HDMITOTV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI2

HDMI1

IDSET

(WOOFER/REAR)

POWER

ID SET

NETWORK

SERVICE

ID SET

(WOOFER/REAR)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI TO TV

(eARC/ARC)

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

󱂙

󱂘

󱂗

󱂓POWER

Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable. (See page 14)

󱂔ID SET (WOOFER/REAR)

Press to connect the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly.

󱂕NETWORK

Press to connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the SmartThings app.

󱂖SERVICE

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

󱂗DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (See page 25)

󱂘

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2

Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

Connect to the HDMI output of an external device. (See page 24)

󱂙HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the HDMI jack on a TV. (See page 19)

•When disconnecting the power cord 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.

ENG - 9

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.

How to Use the Remote Control

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂙

󱂘

󱂚

󱂜

󱂛

󱂓

Power

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

•Auto Power Down Function

The unit turns off automatically in the

following situations:

– In D.IN / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / Wi-Fi / BT

mode if there is no audio signal for 18

minutes.

󱂔

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Source

Press to select a source connected to the

Soundbar.

󱂕

Mute

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Press the (Mute) button to mute the

sound.

Press it again to unmute the sound.

ENG - 10

󱂖

SOUND MODE

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

You can select 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.

󱂗

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Bluetooth

PAIR

Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. Press the button and wait for the “BT

PAIRING” screen to connect to a new Bluetooth device.

󱂘

Play / Pause

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

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

󱂙

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Up/Down/

Left/Right

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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