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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WR75BK). •• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. •• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be SAFETY WARNINGS securely attached to the floor/wall in TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO accordance with the installation instructions. NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). •• This product contains chemicals known to the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
FCC Caution : FCC Radiation Exposure Statement : •• Any changes or modifications not expressly This equipment complies with FCC radiation approved by the party responsible for exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled compliance could void the user’s authority to environment. This equipment should be installed operate this equipment. and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) •• This product satisfies FCC regulations when between the radiator and your body.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
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.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components 8 02 Product Overview 9 03 04 05 Top Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 10 Using the Soundbar Remote Control 9 11 Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) -------------------------- 11 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------- 14 Output specifica
08 09 10 Connecting a Mobile Device Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth -------------------------- 29 Method 2.
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS PAIR SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control (AH59-02767A) / Batteries Subwoofer x2 Power Cord (Subwoofer, Soundbar) (3903-001117) HDMI Cable (BN39-01997A) x2 x2 (M4 x L10) Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) Holder-Screw (AH61-04110A) x2 Bracket-Wall Mount (AH61-04119A) Screw (6001-001202) x4 Rubber-Foot (BN67-00398L) •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
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.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) ID SET SERVICE POWER HDMI IN 1 ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) ID SET HDMI 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) NETWORK SERVICE POWER HDMI IN 1 SET IDID SET (WOOFER/REAR) HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 SERVICE Bottom Panel of the Soundbar POWER POWER POWER POWER HDMI IN 1 ID SET NETWORK (WOOFER/REAR) HDMI IN 2 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV HDMI 1(eARC/ARC) NETWORK HDMI IN 2 HDMI 1 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) ID SET ID SET ID SET ID SET ID(WOOFER/REA
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 Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –– In D.
PAIR You can select the desired sound mode by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, GAME PRO, or ADAPTIVE SOUND. •• STANDARD SOUND MODE Outputs the original sound. •• SURROUND SOUND Provides a wider sound field than standard. •• GAME PRO Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming. •• ADAPTIVE SOUND VOL WOOFER Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides the optimal sound field based on the characteristics of the content.
When pressed, the setting items such as TREBLE, BASS, SYNC, CENTER LEVEL, SIDE LEVEL, FRONT TOP LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, REAR TOP LEVEL, and VIRTUAL ON/OFF are displayed in sequence. The desired item can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. Sound Control –– To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) page 15 Up ID SET page 17 7 Band EQ page 13 (Sound Control) Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Output Effect STANDARD SURROUND GAME PRO ADAPTIVE SOUND Input With Subwoofer Only With Subwoofer & Wireless Rear Speaker Kit 2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.1 ch / 7.1 ch(DTS) 5.1 ch / 7.
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control Adjust the Soundbar volume using the TV’s remote control. •• This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote controls that require pairing) are not supported. •• Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function. •• Manufacturers supporting this function: 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.
04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting the power and units Use the Power cord to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: •• 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) 1. Connect the Power cord to the Subwoofer. POWER Power Cord Rear of Subwoofer 2. Connect the Power cord to the Soundbar.
NOTES •• Connect the Subwoofer power before connecting to the Soundbar. The Subwoofer will be automatically connected when turning on the Soundbar. •• If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on, the Soundbar turns on automatically. Manually connecting the Subwoofer Before performing the manual connection procedure below: •• Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly. •• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned off. 1.
4. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Subwoofer. Blue is On LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer LED Status On Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Resolution Check if the power cable attached Blue to the main Soundbar unit is Blinking Recovering the connected properly or wait about connection 5 minutes.
•• 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 wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal. CAUTION •• Wireless receiving antennas are built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water and moisture.
Connecting an SWA-9000S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9000S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers. –– The speaker cables are color coded. L R SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT ID SET L R SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω POWER ID SET 2.
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 Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. PAIR ID SET 5 Sec ND SOUODE M CAUTION •• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9000S, you may hear some stuttering from the woofer as the connection finalizes. 4. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).
05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI CAUTION •• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. •• To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output. •• Be sure to use the cable with the premium HDMI certification logo. In addition, make sure that the cable is a certified Type A, high-speed HDMI Ethernet cable.
•• When connecting a Samsung TV that supports the eARC function, “eARC” appears on the display and the sound is heard. •• If “TV ARC” 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 volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.
1. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO 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 control to select the “D.IN” mode. 4. The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.
06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV Connecting via Bluetooth When a Samsung TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time. •• Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can be connected. Check the specifications of your TV. Top of the Soundbar PAIR 5 Sec OR BT PAIRING ND SOUODE M The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode. (OR) a.
If the device fails to connect •• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q900T) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it. •• Then repeat steps 1 through 3. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV Press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the mode other than “BT”. •• Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar.
07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) Pre-connection Checklist •• Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X are supported in HDMI mode only. •• If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure Secondary Audio is set to Off. •• Make sure that the content supports Dolby Atmos®.
NOTES •• When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 7.1.2 channels are outputted. When Dolby Atmos® is active, the Soundbar’s sound effect modes controlled by the SOUND MODE button are not available. •• When Dolby Atmos® is activated, “DOLBY ATMOS” appears in the top display. •• Configuring Dolby Atmos® on your BD player or other device. Open the audio output options on the settings menu of your BD player or other device and make sure that “No Encoding” is selected for Bitstream.
08 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on. Top of the Soundbar PAIR 5 Sec OR BT PAIRING Mobile device ND SOUODE M The initial connection •• When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 3.28 ft (1 m) distance. 1.
What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? •• BT READY : In this mode, you can reconnect any Samsung TV or mobile device that was connected before. •• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press and hold the (Mic On/Off) button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in “BT” mode.) Notes on Bluetooth connection •• Locate a new device within 3.
•• Note that your Soundbar cannot be paired with other Bluetooth devices while using the Bluetooth option. •• This wireless device may cause electrical interference during operation. Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar You can disconnect a Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device’s user manual. •• The Soundbar will be disconnected.
Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network (Wi-Fi), the SmartThings app is required. The initial connection 1. Install and launch the SmartThings app from your mobile device (smartphone or tablet). 2. On the app, follow the screen instructions to add the Soundbar. •• The automatic pop-up (the second screenshot below) may not show on some devices. If the pop-up window does not appear, press “ ” on the Home screen.
Configuring Amazon Alexa •• Amazon Alexa is a service provided by Amazon. •• This service is available only in some languages but not in other countries or regions. Using Alexa, you can play music, listen to news, see weather forecasts, and control home appliances. To use Amazon Alexa, an Amazon account is required to connect the Soundbar over the network. 1. Install the SmartThings app on your mobile device and then launch it. 2.
Use voice commands to control the Soundbar Trigger + Command Things to try Volume control Listening to streaming content from Amazon Music Example of what to say "Alexa, turn up the volume." “Alexa, turn down the volume” "Alexa, play some jazz music" "Alexa, play next song." Playback control “Alexa, stop the music.” “Alexa, what is this song?” Weather information "Alexa, what’s the weather?" Timer scheduling “Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes.
Using the Tap Sound Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play the sound of content on the mobile device through the Soundbar. •• This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. •• This function is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App Top of the Soundbar Mobile device 1. Turn on the Tap Sound function on your mobile device. •• For details on how to turn on the function, refer to “Setting the Tap Sound function” below. 2.
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) •• Install on a vertical wall only. x2 x2 •• Do not install in a place with high (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point.
2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Center Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the center of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. •• If you are not mounting below a TV, place the Center Line in the center of the installation area. 6.
7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 10 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR ABOVE A TV STAND Component 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so x4 that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
11 SOFTWARE UPDATE Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. Auto 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.
1. Go to the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com) → search for the model name from the customer support menu option. •• For more information about update, refer to Upgrade Guide. 2. Download the upgrade file (USB type). 3. Unzip the file to create a folder with the file name. 4. Store the created folder in a USB and then connect it to the Soundbar. 5. Turn on the Soundbar. Then the product is updated within 3 minutes with displaying the message, “UPDATE”.
12 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 (1-800-726-7864). In case the power is not turned on ;; Check whether the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly inserted into the outlet.
In case the TV is not connected via HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) ;; Check whether the HDMI cable is correctly connected to the ARC terminal. (See page 22.) ;; Connection may not be possible due to the connected external device (set-top box, game machine, etc.). Directly connect the Soundbar. ;; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. Turn on the CEC on the TV menu.
13 LICENSE In case Alexa does not respond When the microphone is turned off or its reception is poor ;; Press the (Mic On/Off) button at the top of the Soundbar to enable the microphone. ;; Voice recognition may be unavailable due to ambient noise. Reduce the noise and try again. When the network is disconnected ;; The network may be unavailable. Reconfigure the network. (See page 32) When Alexa is not configured correctly ;; Using the SmartThings app, reconfigure Alexa.
14 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 15 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE •• Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. •• An administration fee may be charged if either: a. An engineer is called out to your home at your request and there is no defect in the product. b.
16 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-Q900T Weight 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) 48.5 x 2.7 x 5.4 inches (1232.0 x 69.5 x 138.0 mm) Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power (18W x 6) + (10W x 3) + (18W x 6) + 160W Dolby Atmos (True HD / Digital Plus), Dolby Supported play formats Digital, DTS Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Subwoofer Name PS-WR75BK Weight 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) 8.3 x 15.
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