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01  CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

 

VOL

WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

POWER

x 2

Soundbar Main Unit

Remote Control  

/ Batteries

Subwoofer

Surround Speaker 

(Left / Right)

1

2

3

x 2

x 2

Power Cord  

(Subwoofer)

Power Cord  

(Surround Speaker)

Power Cord  

(Main Unit)

HDMI Cable

Bracket-Wall 

Mount

x 2

(M4 x L10)

x 2

x 4

Wall Mount Guide 

Holder-Screw 

Screw

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)

 

• The power components are labelled (

1

2

3

). For more information about 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 Centre or 

Samsung Customer Care.

 

• The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)

Slide the battery 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 battery cover back into position.

Summary of Contents for harman/kardon HWQ90RXY

Page 1: ...HW Q90R 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: ...kers and the Soundbar 6 Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers if automatic connection fails 7 04 ConnectingtoyourTV 9 Method 1 Connecting with a Cable 9 Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable 9 Connecting using an Optical Cable 10 Method 2 Connecting Wirelessly 11 Connecting a TV via Bluetooth 11 Connecting via Wi Fi 13 05 ConnectinganExternalDevice 15 Connecting using an HDMI Cable ...

Page 5: ...n Buttons Buttons with more than one function 30 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 30 09 InstallingtheWallMount 31 Installation Precautions 31 Wallmount Components 31 Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall Sold Separately 33 10 InstallingtheSoundbaraboveaTVStand 34 Component 34 11 SoftwareUpdate 34 12 Troubleshooting 35 13 Licence 36 14 OpenSourceLicenceNotice 37 15 Im...

Page 6: ...ndbar Main Unit The power components are labelled 1 2 3 For more information about 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 Centre or Samsung Customer Care The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations ...

Page 7: ...gital input D IN ARC HDMI OUT input D IN TV ARC Auto conversion HDMI input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Wi Fi mode WIFI BLUETOOTH mode BT Volume Button Adjusts the volume When adjusted the volume level appears on the Soundbar s front display Display Displays the product s status and current mode 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 wi...

Page 8: ...RC POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT TV ARC SERVICE NETWORK ID SET WOOFER REAR POWER Connect the Soundbar s AC power cord IDSET WOOFER REAR Press to connect the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly Press and hold the Up button on the remote for 5 seconds to complete IDSET NETWORK Press to connect to a wireless network Wi Fi via the SmartThings app SERV...

Page 9: ...e 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 POWER POWER BottomsoftheLeft andRightSurround Speakers 2 PowerCord Connecting ElectricalPower BottomoftheSoundbar MainUnit POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET WOOFER REAR DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTI...

Page 10: ...ar automatically if they are plugged in to electrical outlets When auto pairing is complete the blue indicators at the rear of the Subwoofer or Surround Speaker turn on LEDIndicatorLightsontheRearofSubwooferandSurroundSpeakers LED Status Description Resolution Blue On Successfully connected normal operation Blinking Recovering the connection Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar u...

Page 11: ...ofer and surround speakers for at least 5 seconds The red indicator on the rear of each speaker turns off and the blue indicator blinks 5 Sec RearofSubwoofer BlueLEDBlinkingFast POWER x 2 RearoftheLeftandRightSurroundSpeakers 5 Sec 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 The maximum transmission distance of the main unit s wireless signal is about 10 meters but may vary depending on your operating environment If a steel concrete or metallic wall is between the main uni...

Page 13: ... 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 OUT TV ARC HDMI IN ARC ConnecttotheHDMIIN ARC portofyourTV HDMICable BottomoftheSoundbar ConnecttotheHDMIOUT TV ARC...

Page 14: ...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 BottomoftheSoundbar OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 D IN OpticalCable notsupplied TopoftheSoundbar 1 Connect the D...

Page 15: ...time SOUND MODE PAIR OR TopoftheSoundbar Theinitialconnection 1 Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the BTPAIRING mode OR a Press the Source button on the top 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 top panel of the Soundbar...

Page 16: ...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 top 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 connect...

Page 17: ...undbartoWi Fi 1 Press the Source button on the top 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 instructi...

Page 18: ...nd Output AV Samsung Soundbar Q90R Wi Fi ForTVsreleasedin2017 Home Settings Sound Sound Output AV Samsung Soundbar Q90R Wi Fi ForTVsreleasedin2016 Home Settings Sound Select Speaker AV Samsung Soundbar Q90R 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 19: ...roduct supports Dolby Atmos only in HDMI mode DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT TV ARC HDMI OUT HDMI IN ARC TopoftheSoundbar OR HDMICable HDMICable ExternalDevice HDMI1 OR HDMI2 BottomoftheSoundbar 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIIN1 or HDMIIN2 jack on the bottom of the Soundbar to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device 2 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIOUT TV ARC jac...

Page 20: ... Off Make sure that the content supports DolbyAtmos ConnectingusinganHDMICable DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT TV ARC HDMI OUT HDMI IN ARC TopoftheSoundbar OR HDMICable HDMICable ExternalDevice HDMI1 OR HDMI2 BottomoftheSoundbar 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMIIN1 or HDMIIN2 jack on the bottom of the Soundbar to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device 2 Connect an HDMI ...

Page 21: ...able notsupplied TopoftheSoundbar BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole D IN 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 top panel or on the remote control ...

Page 22: ...s no Bluetooth device connected to the Soundbar b When BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BTPAIRING 2 On your device select AV SamsungSoundbarQ90R 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 co...

Page 23: ...vices 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 A2DP AV...

Page 24: ...tooth 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 a w...

Page 25: ...he stereo sound mode To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network Wi Fi the SmartThings app is required Mobiledevice TopoftheSoundbar Theinitialconnection 1 Press the Source button on the top of the Soundbar or on the remote control to select WIFI mode TopoftheSoundbar WIFI 2 Install and launch the SmartThings app on your mobile device e g smartphone or tablet SmartThings app iO...

Page 26: ... 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 Adddevice from the app menu Your Soundbar is now added to the app Launch App Add speakers Auto pop up ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ENG 24 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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ... Auto Power Link on 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...

Page 32: ...s If Surround Speakers are connected select REARLEVEL orREARTOPLEVEL 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...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...oundeffectmodes Effect Input Output WithSubwoofer SurroundSpeaker STANDARD 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 5 1 ch 5 1 ch 7 1 ch DTS 7 1 ch 7 1 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 4 ch SURROUND 2 0 ch 7 1 4 ch 5 1 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 4 ch GAME PRO 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 5 1 ch 5 1 ch 7 1 ch DTS 7 1 ch 7 1 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 4 ch ADAPTIVE SOUND 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 5 1 ch 5 1 ch 7 1 ch DTS 7 1 ch 7 1 ch 7 1 4 ch 7 1 4 ch If the input ...

Page 35: ...nto 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 Wal...

Page 36: ...zed drill bit drill a hole in the 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 ...

Page 37: ...urround Speaker wall mounts must be able to support more than 2 0 kg Hole size 1 4 20 UNC threaded insert Since wall mount installation is optional you must purchase the corresponding accessories separately Please have a qualified installer install the surround speaker Wall Mount Brackets Ask a professional installation company to mount your product on the wall Check the strength of the wall befor...

Page 38: ...ges 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 The Wi Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if the Soundbar s power cord is disconnected or the power is cut of...

Page 39: ...ndbar 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 Cannotconnectto...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...W Surround Speaker Name PS SQ90 1 PS SQ90 2 Weight 2 1 kg Dimensions W x H x D 120 0 x 210 0 x 141 0 mm AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 35W x 4 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...

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