Samsung HW-Q90R/ZA User Manual

Samsung HW-Q90R/ZA Manual

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    FULL MANUAL HW-Q90R 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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    Surround Speakers (PS-SN90-1, PS-SN90-2). 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
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
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    the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has the unit, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to leave
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    simple paper USER MANUAL and a detailed FULL MANUAL you can download. USER MANUAL See this manual for safety instructions, product installation, components, connections, and product specifications. FULL MANUAL You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung's on-line customer support center by scanning
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    3 4 5 Connecting Electrical Power Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers -- Recommended Speaker Layout -- Automatic connection between the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers and the Soundbar -- Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers if automatic connection fails
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    Components Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall (Sold Separately) 10 Installing the Soundbar above a TV Stand Component 11 Software Update 12 Troubleshooting 13 License 14 Open Source License Notice 15 Important Notes About Service 16 Specifications and Guide Specifications 23 23 25
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    power connections, see page 5. •• 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 Center or Samsung Customer Care. •• The appearance of the accessories may differ
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    Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo is located on the top. Top sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your TV. ENG - 3
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    Soundbar's AC power cord. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) POWER SERVICE ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) HDMI IN 1  Press to connect the Soundbar to surround speakers jack on a TV. •• When disconnecting the power cord from a wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable. •• Do
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    Connecting Electrical Power POWER POWER 2 Power Cord Bottoms of the Left and Right Surround Speakers Connecting Electrical Power POWER Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit POWER POWER ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) NETWORK SERVICE 3 Power Cord DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT (TV
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    persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. See page 7. Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the instructions for manual connection on page 7. See the contact information for the Samsung Service Center in this manual. ENG - 6
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    Speakers 2. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 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. 5 PAIR Sec SOMUONDDE "Samsung Harman Kardon
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    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
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    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. -- This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute. Method
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    be turned on. •• This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. Connecting using an Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied)  Top of the Soundbar  Bottom of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDDM.IININ 2 1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN
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    to display "BT PAIRING". 2. Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV's manual.) 3. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R" 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 TV
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    If the device fails to connect •• If a previously connected Soundbar (e.g. "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R") appears in the list, delete it. •• Then repeat steps 1 through 3. NOTE •• After you have connected the Soundbar to your TV the first time, use the "BT READY" mode to reconnect. Disconnecting the
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    select "WIFI" mode. •• When using selected Samsung TVs (2016 ~ 2018 Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth.) -- If you select "WIFI" mode when the TV is turned on, the TV screen displays a pop-up window providing instructions on how to automatically connect the Soundbar to a wireless router (Wi-Fi
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     Sound  Sound Output  [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R (Wi-Fi) For TVs released in 2017 Home ( )  Settings ( )  Sound  Sound Output  [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R (Wi-Fi) For TVs released in 2016 Home ( )  Settings ( )  Sound  Select Speaker  [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R (Wi-Fi) For TVs released in
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    's sound effect modes controlled by the SOUND MODE button are not available. •• Important: This product supports Dolby Atmos® only in HDMI mode. Top of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 OR HDMI 2 External Device HDMI Cable HDMI OUT  OR HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN (ARC)  HDMI
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    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, Audio is set to Off. •• Make sure that the content supports Dolby Atmos®. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO
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    Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console Top of the Soundbar  D.IN OPTICAL OUT  Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom of the Soundbar 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source
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    in the front display. 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 it. •• Then repeat steps 1 and 2. NOTE •• After you have
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    the A2DP (AV) function. •• You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. •• Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q90R" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the
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    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 device or the Soundbar. -- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or
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    via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) •• Connect a single Soundbar to Wi-Fi to access a variety of music streaming services and Internet radio. Connect multiple Soundbars to Wi-Fi to use grouped playback or the stereo sound mode. •• To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network (Wi-Fi
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    , and then follow the instructions on the screen to register (add) your Soundbar in the app. •• The automatic pop-up (the third illustration below) may not be available on some mobile devices. If this is the case, select and complete "Add device" from the app menu. Your Soundbar is now added to the
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    your Soundbar and enjoy music services provided by Amazon Echo. NOTE •• Confirm that the Soundbar is Samsung, Soundbar, Living Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Office, etc.) CAUTION •• Amazon devices may not recognize names that contain elements such as special characters. Select Edit Select speakers
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    2. In the Alexa app, search "Samsung Wireless Audio" in Skills, and then select "ENABLE". •• Skip this step if you have Skills set up already. Amazon Alexa app Select Skills Search Enable ENG - 24
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    Soundbar •• The Amazon Echo service you can use with your Soundbar is limited to music. Other services provided by Amazon Echo, such as news and weather, can only be accessed through your Amazon Echo product. Trigger + Command + Speaker name Use the Speaker Voice Command "Alexa Set the volume to 5
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    to enjoy  the original sound. VOL WOOFER  PAIR •• GAME PRO mode ImmePrAsIRe yourself in the scene with a SOUNDBAR VOL dWedOiOcFaEtRed setting that optimizes sounds SOUND MODEVOL WOOSOFEURND specifically for gaming. MO•D•E ADAPTIVE SOUND mode Automatically analyzes content and gives
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    /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 -- 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. Press and hold
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    video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronized, select SYNC in Sound Control, and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons. -- If Surround Speakers are connected, select REAR LEVEL or REAR TOP LEVEL, and thenPuAIsRe the Up/Down buttons
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    using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote to control the Soundbar's volume. For more information, see the TV's user manual. The default mode for this function is control
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    Power Link ON/OFF Right Anynet+ ON/OFF Up ID SET (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ Initialize (Standby) Reference 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch 7.1.4 ch 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch 7.1.4 ch Output With Subwoofer & Surround Speaker 2.1 ch 5.1 ch / 7.1 ch (DTS) 7.1 ch 7.1.4 ch 7.1.4 ch 7.1.4 ch 7.1.4 ch 7.1.4 ch
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    (AH61-04110A) x 2 (M4 x L10) Screw (6001-001202) x 2 Bracket-Wall Mount (AH61-04119A) 1. Place the Wall Mount Guide against the wall surface. •• The Wall Mount Guide must be level. •• If your TV is mounted on the wall, install the Soundbar at least 2 inches (5 cm) below the TV. 2 inches (5 cm) or
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    orientation on the bottom of the Soundbar using 2 Screws. Center Line 3. Push a pen tip or sharpened pencil tip through the center of the A-TYPE images on each end of the Guide to mark the holes for the supporting screws, and then remove the Wall Mount Guide. 4. Using an appropriately sized drill
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    wide (bottom) part of the Bracket-Wall Mounts, and then slide the Bracket-Wall Mounts down so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws. Notes for Wall Mounting the Surround Speakers •• Surround Speaker wall mounts must be able to support more than 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg). •• Hole
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    the outside edges of the TV stand. Refer to the figure below. Rubber-Foot 11 SOFTWARE UPDATE When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, 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
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 set Soundbar
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    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 the network menu on the TV to establish a connection. (See the TV user manual.) 3. Check if the Soundbar is connected to Wi-Fi
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    . •• If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, visit the Support page for your product at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer before you contact a service center for a repair. ENG
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    16 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range AMPLIFIER Rated Output power Supported play formats HW-Q90R 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg) 48.3 x 3.3 x 5.4 inches (1226.0 x 83.0 x 136.0 mm) +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C)
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    not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and
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    Certification model only QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT IN THE US 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support © 2019 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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HW-Q90R
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