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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)

.

Right Side of the Soundbar

Step 1 : Connecting the Soundbar to Wi-Fi

1. 

Press the 

 

(Source)

 button on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control to 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). Refer to the instructions in the pop-up window of the TV.

Right Side of the Soundbar

WIFI

2. 

Connect your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the Wi-Fi network the TV is connected to.

Summary of Contents for Harman Kardon HW-Q70R

Page 1: ...HW Q70R FULL MANUAL Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register ...

Page 2: ...e 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 fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain...

Page 3: ... 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 dis...

Page 4: ...ofer if automatic connection fails 7 Connecting an SWA 8500S Sold Separately to your Soundbar 8 04 ConnectingtoyourTV 10 Method 1 Connecting with a Cable 10 Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable 10 Connecting using an Optical Cable 11 Method 2 Connecting Wirelessly 12 Connecting a TV via Bluetooth 12 Connecting via Wi Fi 14 05 ConnectinganExternalDevice 16 Connecting using an HDMI Cable Capable of D...

Page 5: ...te control 30 Using the Hidden Buttons Buttons with more than one function 31 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 31 09 InstallingtheWallMount 32 Installation Precautions 32 Wallmount Components 32 10 InstallingtheHolder Feet 34 Holder Feet Components 34 11 SoftwareUpdate 35 12 Troubleshooting 36 13 Licence 37 14 OpenSourceLicenceNotice 38 15 ImportantNotesAboutService 38 16...

Page 6: ...wer consumption refer to the label attached to the product Label Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit The power components are labelled 1 2 3 For more information about power connections see page 5 To purchase additional components or optional cables contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care Depending on the region the appearance of the AC plug may differ from the plug displayed above ...

Page 7: ...in the following situations In D IN HDMI WIFI BT mode if there is no audio signal for 18 minutes Source Button Selects the source input mode Inputmode Display Optical Digital input D IN ARC HDMI OUT input D IN TV ARC Auto conversion HDMI input HDMI Wi Fi mode WIFI BLUETOOTH mode BT 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 w...

Page 8: ...audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable Connect to the HDMI output of an external device HDMIOUT TV ARC Connect to the HDMI ARC jack on a TV DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTICAL Connect to the digital optical output of an external device When disconnecting the power cable of the AC DC power adaptor from a wall outlet pull the plug Do not pull the cable Do not connect this unit or other components to an...

Page 9: ...nnect the AC plug to the adapter 3 Connect the power adapter to the Soundbar and then to a wall socket See the illustrations below For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption refer to the label attached to the product Label Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit POWER RearofSubwoofer 1 PowerCord Connecting ElectricalPower Bottomofthe SoundbarMainUnit 3 AC DCAdapter 2 A...

Page 10: ...oofer LED Status Description Resolution Blue On Successfully connected normal operation Blinking Recovering the connection Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes If blinking persists try manually connecting the subwoofer See page 7 Red On Standby with the Soundbar main unit turned off Check if the power cable attached to the main S...

Page 11: ...urns off and the blue indicator blinks 5 Sec RearofSubwoofer 2 Press and hold the Upbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds The IDSET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment and then it disappears The Soundbar will automatically power on when IDSET is complete SOUND MODE PAIR 5 Sec IDSET SamsungHarmanKardon logoisonthetop 3 Check if the LINK LED is solid blue connec...

Page 12: ... 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 PRECAUTIONS Wireless receiving antennas are built into the wireless subwoofer Keep the unit away from water and moisture For optimal listening performance make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Wireless Re...

Page 13: ... 5 Sec 3 Press and hold the Upbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds The IDSET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment and then it disappears The Soundbar will automatically power on when IDSET is complete SOUND MODE PAIR 5 Sec IDSET SamsungHarmanKardon logoisonthetop CAUTION If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA 8500S you may hear some stu...

Page 14: ...ur TV is set to PCM we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital When the setting on the TV is changed you will experience better sound quality The TV menu may use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer ConnectingaTVusinganHDMICable HDMI IN ARC HDMICable BottomoftheSoundbar TVARC ConnecttotheHDMIOUT TV ARC portoftheSoundbarmainunit RightSideoftheSou...

Page 15: ...able to the HDMI IN ARC port We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible If you use a cored HDMI cable use one whose diameter is less than 14 mm Anynet must be turned on This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC ConnectingusinganOpticalCable OPTICAL OUT OpticalCable notsupplied BottomoftheSoundbar D IN RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 Connect the DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTIC...

Page 16: ...a time SOUND MODE PAIR OR Theinitialconnection 1 Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the BTPAIRING mode OR a Press the Source button on the right side panel and then select BT BT changes to BTREADY in a few seconds automatically if there is no Bluetooth device connected to the Soundbar b When BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the right side panel of the Soundbar ...

Page 17: ...y connected mobile device to the Soundbar BTPAIRING In this mode you can connect a new device to the Soundbar Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press and hold the Source button on the right side of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in BT mode NOTES If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device enter 0000 In Bluetooth connection mode the Bluetooth ...

Page 18: ...artoWi Fi 1 Press the Source button on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control to 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 Refer to the instru...

Page 19: ...nd Output AV Samsung Soundbar Q70R Wi Fi ForTVsreleasedin2017 Home Settings Sound Sound Output AV Samsung Soundbar Q70R Wi Fi ForTVsreleasedin2016 Home Settings Sound Select Speaker AV Samsung Soundbar Q70R Wi Fi ForTVsreleasedin2015 Menu Sound Speaker List ForTVsreleasedin2014 Menu Sound Speaker Settings Multiroom Link Settings NOTES The TV and Soundbar must be connected to the same wireless netw...

Page 20: ...rtant This product supports Dolby Atmos only in HDMI mode HDMI OUT HDMI IN ARC HDMICable HDMICable BottomoftheSoundbar HDMI ExternalDevice RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIIN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device 2 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIOUT TV ARC jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV 3 Press the...

Page 21: ...io is set to Off Make sure that the content supports DolbyAtmos ConnectingusinganHDMICable HDMI OUT HDMI IN ARC HDMICable HDMICable BottomoftheSoundbar HDMI ExternalDevice RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIIN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device 2 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIOUT TV ARC jack on the back of the product to the HD...

Page 22: ...IN RightSideoftheSoundbar BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole 1 Connect DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTICAL on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable not supplied 2 Select D IN mode by pressing the Source button on the right side panel or on the remote control ...

Page 23: ...tooth device connected to the Soundbar b When BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the right side panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BTPAIRING 2 On your device select AV SamsungSoundbarQ70R from the list that appears When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device BluetoothDeviceName BT appears in the front display 3 Play music files from the device conn...

Page 24: ...h devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar If the Bluetooth device is turned off not in place or malfunctions Electronic devices may cause radio interference Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit e g microwaves wireless LAN devices etc The Soundbar supports SBC data 44 1kHz 48kHz Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2D...

Page 25: ...luetooth Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth compliant devices to interconnect easily with each other using a short wireless connection A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction depending on usage if A part of your body is in contact with the receiving transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Soundbar It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by ...

Page 26: ... sound mode To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network Wi Fi the SmartThings app is required RightSideoftheSoundbar Mobiledevice Theinitialconnection 1 Press the Source button on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control to select WIFI mode RightSideoftheSoundbar WIFI 2 Install and launch the SmartThings app on your mobile device e g smartphone or tablet SmartThi...

Page 27: ...lete Adddevice from the app menu Your Soundbar is now added to the app Launch App Add speakers Auto pop up NOTE To connect an additional SWA 8500S wireless rear speaker kit not supplied disconnect the Samsung wireless speakers from the Soundbar to disable the surround sound system If you connect the surround speakers without disconnecting the SWA 8500S speakers sound is played via both the Samsung...

Page 28: ...azonEcho Use an Amazon Echo product to control your Soundbar and enjoy music services provided by Amazon Echo NOTE Confirm that the Soundbar is connected to Wi Fi Refer to Connecting via Wi Fi Wireless Network 1 In the SmartThings app change your Soundbar s name to one that can be recognized by your Amazon device Example Samsung Soundbar Living Room Family Room Bedroom Office etc CAUTION Amazon de...

Page 29: ...ENG 25 2 In the Alexa app search SamsungWirelessAudio in Skills and then select ENABLE Skip this step if you have Skills set up already Select Skills Search Enable AmazonAlexa app ...

Page 30: ...to the SmartThings account connected to the AmazonAlexa account AlexaDiscoverdevices TousevoicecommandsfortheSoundbarnamed Livingroom Action VoiceCommand To set the volume level to 5 AlexaSetthevolumeto5onLivingroom To increase the volume level AlexaVolumeuponLivingroom To mute the sound AlexaMuteonLivingroom To listen to a radio station named KISS FM AlexaPlayKissFMonLivingroom To play the next s...

Page 31: ...nd mode by choosing STANDARD SURROUND GAMEPRO or ADAPTIVESOUND Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound GAMEPROmode Immerse yourself in the scene with a dedicated setting that optimizes sounds specifically for gaming ADAPTIVESOUNDmode Automatically analyzes content and gives you optimized sound and automatically enhances voice clarity on low volumes VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PA...

Page 32: ...n or off 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 Press and hold the Right button for 5 seconds to toggle Anynet ON and OFF Auto Power Link If the Soundbar is connected to your TV through a digital optical...

Page 33: ...ns If Surround Speakers are connected select REARLEVEL and then use the Up Down buttons to adjust the volume within a 6 to 6 range The VIRTUAL Speaker function can be turned ON OFF by using the Up Down buttons SYNC is only supported for some functions Initialise With the Soundbar turned off press and hold the SoundControl button for more than 5 seconds until the speaker turns on INIT appears on th...

Page 34: ... N D B A R 5 Sec OFF TVREMOTE 3 If you want to control the Soundbar with your TV s remote push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5seconds repeatedly until ALL TVREMOTE appears in the display Then use your TV s menu to select external speakers S O U N D M O D E V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R 5 Sec ALL TVREMOTE 4 If you want to return the Soundbar to the default mode control by a Samsung TV remot...

Page 35: ...ithSubwooferOnly WithSubwoofer Wireless RearSpeakerKit STANDARD 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 2 1 ch 5 1 ch 3 1 ch 5 1 ch SURROUND 2 0 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch 5 1 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch GAME PRO 2 0 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch 5 1 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch ADAPTIVE SOUND 2 0 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch 5 1 ch 3 1 2 ch 5 1 2 ch If the input source is Dolby Atmos 3 1 2 channels are outputted The sound effect modes controlled by the SOUNDM...

Page 36: ...ws into wall studs Purchase wall mounting screws according to the type and thickness of the wall you want to mount the Soundbar on Diameter M5 Length 35 mm or longer recommended Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install the Soundbar on the wall Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it Otherwise it may cause an electric shock WallmountComponents...

Page 37: ...e wall at each marking If the markings do not correspond to the positions of studs make sure you insert appropriate anchors or mollies into the holes before you insert the support screws If you use anchors or mollies make sure the holes you drill are large enough for the anchors or mollies you use 5 Push a screw not supplied through each Holder Screw and then screw each screw firmly into a support...

Page 38: ...n slide the Bracket Wall Mounts down so that the Bracket Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder Screws 10 INSTALLINGTHE HOLDER FEET Holder FeetComponents x 2 x 2 Holder Foot Holder Support x 2 Screw The Holder Feet raise the Soundbar so you can install the Soundbar in front of your TV and above the legs of the TV s stand See the illustration below You can set the Holder Feet to one of three diffe...

Page 39: ...ssembly on the bottom panel of the Soundbar 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 The Wi Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if the Soundbar s power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off If the power...

Page 40: ...ar main unit TheredLEDonthesubwooferblinksand thesubwooferisnotproducingsound Thisissuecanoccurifthesubwooferisnot connectedtotheSoundbarmainunit Try to connect your subwoofer again See page 6 Thesubwooferdronesandvibrates noticeably Trytoadjustthevibrationofyoursubwoofer Push the WOOFER button on your remote control up or down to adjust the subwoofer volume to 12 or between 6 6 Cannotconnecttothe...

Page 41: ... for details 13 LICENCE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio Dolby Digital Plus Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together DTS X and the DTS X logo are registered trademarks and or trademark...

Page 42: ...rmation on Open Sources used in this product please visit the website http opensource samsung com 15 IMPORTANT NOTESABOUT SERVICE Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 43: ...H x D 205 0 x 403 0 x 403 0 mm AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 160W NOTES Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate ForIndiaOnly This product is RoHS compliant Precaution TheSoundbarwillrestartautomaticallyifyouturnon turnoffWi Fi Wi Fi Port deactivation method Press at the centre of the WOOFER or BASS button on the...

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