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CONTENTS

01  Checking the Components 

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02  Product Overview 

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Top Panel of the Soundbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

03  Using the Soundbar Remote Control 

5

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA 
batteries X 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to Use the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Active Voice Amplifier (AVA)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one 
function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Output specifications for the different sound effect modes

. . . . 7

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control  . . . . .8

04  Connecting the Soundbar 

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Connecting the power and units  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Manually connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting an SWA-9500S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar. . .11

05  Connecting to a TV 

12

Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return 
Channel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting using an Optical Cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting via Bluetooth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting via Wi-Fi  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Q-Symphony Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the SpaceFit Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

06  Connecting an External Device 

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Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby 
Atmos / DTS:X decoding and playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

07  Connecting a Mobile Device 

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Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network). . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the SmartThings Hub  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting via Apple Airplay 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Tap Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

08  Installing the Wall Mount 

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Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Wallmount Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

09  Installing the Soundbar in front of TV  25

Component  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

10  Software Update 

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Auto Update  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

USB Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Initialization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11  Troubleshooting 27

Summary of Contents for HW-Q900C

Page 1: ... you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please registeryour product at www samsung com register Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 2: ...our Soundbar 11 05 Connecting to a TV 12 Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel 12 Connecting using an Optical Cable 13 Connecting via Bluetooth 14 Connecting via Wi Fi 15 Using the Q Symphony Function 16 Using the SpaceFit Sound 17 06 Connecting an External Device 18 Method 1 Connecting using an HDMI Cable Capable of Dolby Atmos DTS X decoding and playback 18 Method 2 Conne...

Page 3: ...r supply and power consumption refer to the label attached to the product Label Rear of the Soundbar Main Unit To purchase additional components or optional cables contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care For more information about the wallmount or rubber foot see pages 24 26 Design specifications and App screen are subject to change without prior notice The appearance of the acce...

Page 4: ... IN OPTICAL HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 2 HDMI 1 ID SET WOOFER REAR ID SET NETWORK SERVICE ID SET WOOFER REAR DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 2 HDMI 1 5 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SERVICE HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL SERVICE DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SERVICE HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 1 HDMI...

Page 5: ... Feedback setting the OLED Display will show AUI OFF Default or AUI ON 3 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 4 Mute Press the Mute button to mute the sound Press it again to unmute the sound 5 SOUND MODE By pressing the button you can select the desired audio mode such as Surround Game...

Page 6: ...tton 9 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 file Press the Left button to select the previous music file ID SET Use this option when the Subwoofer is not connected or need reconnection While powered off press and hold the Up button for 5 ...

Page 7: ...ge 8 Up ID SET page 10 Sound Control 7 Band EQ page 6 Source Voice Feedback On Off Standby page 5 Output specifications forthe different sound effect modes Effect Input Output With Subwoofer Standard 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 5 1 ch 5 1 ch 7 1 ch DTS 7 1 ch 7 1 ch Dolby Atmos DTS X 7 1 4 ch Surround 2 0 ch 11 1 4 ch 5 1 ch 11 1 4 ch 7 1 ch 11 1 4 ch Dolby Atmos DTS X 11 1 4 ch Game Pro 2 0 ch 11 1 4 ch 5 1 ch...

Page 8: ...ing this function Samsung VIZIO LG Sony Sharp PHILIPS PANASONIC TOSHIBA Hisense RCA 1 Turn Off the Soundbar 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 OFF TV REMOTE Default mode SAMSUNG TV REMOTE ALL TV REMOTE Remote Control Button Display Status Default mode OFF TV REMOTE Disable the...

Page 9: ...arof Subwoofer PowerCord 2 Connect the Power cord to the Soundbar POWER POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI TO TV eARC ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SERVICE Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit PowerCord 3 Connect power to the Soundbar Subwoofer The Subwoofer is automatically connected when the Soundbar is turned on LINK LED Blue is On NOTE Connect the Subwoofer power before connecting to the Soundbar The Subwoof...

Page 10: ...ch speaker turns off and the blue indicator blinks 5 Sec Blinking blue fast Rearof Subwoofer Rearof Subwoofer 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 Soundbarwill automatically power on when ID SET is complete SOUND MODE PAIR 5 Sec ID SET 4 Check if the LINK LED is solid blue connect...

Page 11: ...erence may cause some sound interruption 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 subwoofer the system may not operate at all because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal CAUTION Wireless receiving antennas are built into...

Page 12: ...s on the display and the sound is heard To connect with eARC the eARC function in the TV menu should be set to On Refer to the TV user manual for details on setting e g Samsung TV Home Menu Settings All Settings Sound Expert Settings HDMI eARC Mode Auto If TVARC does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit confirm that the HDMI cable is connected to the correct port Use the volu...

Page 13: ...OPTICAL Optical Cable not supplied Bottom of the Soundbar D IN Top of the Soundbar 1 With the TV and Soundbar turned off connect the DIGITALAUDIO IN OPTICAL port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the TV with the optical cable not supplied as shown in the figure 2 Turn on the Soundbar and TV 3 Press the Multi Function button at the top of the Soundbar or the Source button on the remote...

Page 14: ...s Sound Sound Output Bluetooth Speaker List Soundbar Q C Bluetooth 3 Select SoundbarQ C 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 Samsung TV to the Soundbar select the message and then establish a connection When the Samsung TV is connected TV Name BT appears on the Soundbar s front display 4 You can...

Page 15: ...Fi connection is available only on Samsung TV Check whether the wireless router Wi Fi is turned on and the TV is connected to the router The TV and Soundbar must be connected to the same wireless network Wi Fi If yourwireless router Wi Fi uses a DFS channel you will not be able to establish a Wi Fi connection between the TV and Soundbar Contact your Internet service provider for details Because th...

Page 16: ...gs All Settings Sound Sound Output TV menu HDMI Cable OR Optical Cable not supplied D IN TV menu example TV AV Soundbarseries name HDMI TV AV Soundbarseries name Optical TV menu Wi Fi Wi Fi TV menu example TV AV Soundbarseries name Wi Fi NOTE It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical Cable not supplied orWi Fi is connected ...

Page 17: ... button on the remote control to turn on the SpaceFit Sound ON appears on the display SOUND MODE PAIR 3 Press the Down button on the remote control to turn off the SpaceFit Sound OFF appears on the display SOUND MODE PAIR This is available in all Sound modes Method 2 Connecting via TV To enable this function turn on the Adaptive Sound mode on your Samsung TV menu Home Menu Settings All Settings Ge...

Page 18: ... button on the remote control to select HDMI1 or HDMI 2 mode 5 The Soundbar display indicates that HDMI1 or HDMI 2 mode is currently selected and the Soundbarwill start playing sounds NOTE When you use DolbyAtmos DTS X If the input source is Dolby Atmos DTS X refer to Output specifications forthe different sound effect modes on page 7 When Dolby Atmos is activated DOLBY ATMOS appears in the front ...

Page 19: ...m of the Soundbar 1 Use an optical cable not supplied to connect the DIGITALAUDIO IN OPTICAL on the Soundbar main and the OPTICAL OUT port on the external device 2 Turn on the Soundbar and external device 3 To select D IN mode press the Multi Function button on the top of the Soundbar or the Source button on the remote control 4 Your Soundbarwill play sounds from the external device ...

Page 20: ...dbar for more than 5 seconds to display BT PAIRING 5 Sec Top of the Soundbar BT PAIRING 2 On your device select SoundbarQ C from the list that appears When the Soundbar is connected to the Mobile device Mobile Device Name BT appears in the front display 3 Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar Afteryou have connected the Soundbar to your mobile device the fir...

Page 21: ...etooth device may experience noise or malfunction under in the following conditions When the body is in contact with the signal transceiver on the Bluetooth device or Soundbar In corners orwhen there is an obstacle in proximity such as a wall or partition where electrical changes may occur When exposed to radio interferences by other products operating on the same frequency ranges such as medical ...

Page 22: ... SmartThings Hub function When the SmartThings Hub function activates unset changes to using SmartThings Hub device card will appear next to the Soundbar device card 5 On the Home screen tap to add an IoT device An IoT device card appears on the app when you successfully add an IoT device If you unplug the Soundbar devices connected through the SmartThings Hub may be disconnected You must reconnec...

Page 23: ...e device does not tap a sharp corner of the Soundbar The Soundbar or mobile device may become scratched or damaged It is recommended that the mobile device be covered with a case Lightly tap the wide area in the upper portion of the Soundbar without using excessive force To use this function update the SmartThings app to the latest version The function may not be supported depending on the app ver...

Page 24: ... the wall install the Soundbar at least 2 inches 5 cm below the TV 2 inches 5 cm ormore 2 Align the Wall Mount Guide s CenterLine with the center of your TV if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV and then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape If you are not mounting below a TV place the CenterLine in the center of the installation area A TYPE 450mm CenterLine 3 Push a pen tip or ...

Page 25: ...he Bracket Wall Mounts and then slide the Bracket Wall Mounts down so that the Bracket Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder Screws 09 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV Component x 4 Rubber Foot BN67 00398L To install attach the Rubber Feet to the bottom of the Soundbar before placing it in position above the TV stand Make sure you attach the Rubber Feet so they do not lie outside the edges...

Page 26: ... when the power comes back on or you reconnect the power cord turn on the Soundbar and then reconnect it to the Internet USB Update Bottom of the Soundbar SERVICE ID SET WOOFER REAR NETWORK SERVICE ID SET Samsung may offerupdates forthe Soundbar s system firmware in the future When an update is available you can update the Soundbar by connecting the USB drive that contains the update firmware to t...

Page 27: ...ote directly at the soundbar Replace the batteries with new ones The Soundbarindicatorturns solid red The microphone is turned off Turn on the microphone See page 4 Sound is not output from the soundbar The volume of the Soundbar is too low or muted Adjust the volume When any external device STB Bluetooth device mobile device etc is connected adjust the volume of the external device For sound outp...

Page 28: ...r is in BT READY press and hold the Left button on the Soundbar remote control for 5 seconds to select ON TV CONNECT If you see OFF TV CONNECT press and hold Left button again for 5 seconds to switch the selection Remove and reconnect the power plug then try again Initialize the product and try again See page 27 Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth Some devices can cause radio interference...

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