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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WB67B). •• 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.
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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.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components 7 02 Product Overview 8 03 Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 8 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 9 Using the Remote Control 10 Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) -------------------------- 10 04 05 06 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 10 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------- 13 Output
08 Connecting a USB drive 28 09 Connecting a Mobile Device 29 10 Connecting via Bluetooth -------------------------- 29 Using Tap Sound -------------------------- 33 Installing the Wall Mount 34 Installation Precautions -------------------------- 34 Wallmount Components -------------------------- 34 11 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 36 12 Software Update 37 USB Update -------------------------- 37 Reset -------------------------- 38 13 Troubleshooting 39 14 License 41
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS SOUND MODE WOOFER CH LEVEL Soundbar Main Unit TONE CONTROL Subwoofer Remote Control (AH81-15340A) / Batteries AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) (AH81-09783A) HDMI Cable (AH81-15339A) x2 Power Cord (Subwoofer, Soundbar) (AH81-09826A) x2 x2 Wall Mount Guide (AH81-09822A) Holder-Screw (AH81-09824A) x2 (M4 x L10) Bracket-Wall Mount (AH81-09823A) Screw (AH81-09825A) •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –– In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 18 minutes. (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar’s front display.
•• When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. •• If you hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to External Speaker. HDMI Bottom Panel of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI HDMI HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) USB USB(5V (5V0.5A) 0.
03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into position. How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off.
WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. TONE •• Press the button to select CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 CONTROL by using the Up/Down buttons. •• If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting REAR LEVEL is supported. To adjust the volume of the REAR LEVEL between -6 to +6 by using the Up/ Down buttons. SOUND CH LEVEL MODE CH LEVEL WOOFER By pressing the button, you can set the audio function.
Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right. Up/Down/ PAIR Left/Right Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions. SOUND MODE •• Repeat To use the Repeat function in “USB” mode, press the Up button. VOL •• Music Skip Press the Right button to select the next music file. Press the Left button to select the previous music file.
SOUND MODE TONE CONTROL TONE FE R W OO CO TO NT NE RO L LE VE L CH LE VE L CH LE VE L CH WOOFER CH LEVEL SO M UN OD D E FE R W OO WOOFER TONE CONTROL (BASS) LEVEL CO TO NT NE RO L CO TO NT NE RO L W OO FE R WOOFER R CO TO NT NE RO L CH LEVEL SOUND MODE SO M UN OD D E SO M UN OD D E Push the button up or down to adjust the level of the woofer (bass) to -12 or between -6 to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.
Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Output Effect SURROUND SOUND Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE GAME ADAPTIVE SOUND MODE SOUND DTS VIRTUAL:X VOL With Subwoofer Only With Subwoofer & Wireless Rear Speaker Kit 2.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.1 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch Dolby Atmos® 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 2.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.1 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch Dolby Atmos® 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 2.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.1 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch Dolby Atmos® 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 2.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.
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: Samsung, VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA 1. Turn Off the Soundbar. 2.
04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components 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. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC/DC adapter. Connect the AC/DC adapter (with the power cord) to the Soundbar. 3.
Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails 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 on. 1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds. •• The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks. 5 Sec Blinking blue fast Rear of Subwoofer Rear of Subwoofer 2.
LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer LED Status On Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Resolution Check if the power cable Blue attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected Blinking Recovering the connection properly or wait about 5 minutes. If blinking persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. See page 17. Check if the power cable Red Standby (with the Soundbar attached to the main main unit turned off) Soundbar unit is connected properly.
CAUTION •• 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 Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions. Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S sold separately) to your Soundbar.
05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC/eARC (Audio Return Channel/ Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 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 or eARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output. •• The recommended cable is High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.
•• 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 ( All Settings ( ) → Menu → Settings ( )→ ) → Sound → Expert Settings → HDMI-eARC Mode (Auto)) •• If TV sound is inaudible, press the (Source) button on the remote control or on the top of the Soundbar to switch to “D.IN” mode. The screen displays “D.IN” and “TV ARC” or “TV eARC” in sequence, and TV sound is played.
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist •• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. •• When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers. Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Top of the Soundbar D.IN 1.
Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu. TV Menu D.IN HDMI Cable OR Optical Cable (not supplied) •• TV menu example: TV + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI) NOTES •• It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.
06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV Connecting via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• Only one TV can be connected at a time. PAIR OR BT PAIRING ND SOUODE M The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode. (OR) a. Press the (Source) button on the top panel and then select “BT”.
Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”. •• Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •• To cancel the automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press the Left button on the remote control for 5 seconds with the Soundbar in “BT READY” status.
07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos® decoding and playback) Pre-connection Checklist •• If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure Secondary Audio is set to Off. •• Make sure that the content supports Dolby Atmos®. •• TV port can be marked eARC depending on the TV.
NOTES •• When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 3.1 channels are output. •• When Dolby Atmos® is activated, “DOLBY ATMOS” appears in the front 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. For example, on a Samsung BD Player, go to Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed).
08 CONNECTING A USB DRIVE You can play music files located on USB drive through the Soundbar. USB port HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB USB (5V 0.5A) 1. Connect the USB drive to the USB port on the bottom of the product. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then select “USB”. 3. “USB” appears in the display screen. 4. Play music files from the USB drive through the Soundbar.
09 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE 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. •• The connection is limited to one TV or two Bluetooth devices at the same time. PAIR OR BT PAIRING Bluetooth device ND SOUODE M The initial connection •• When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 3.
If the device fails to connect •• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q6B-Series”) on the list of speakers on the Mobile device, delete it. •• Then repeat steps 1 and 2. What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? •• BT READY : In this mode, you can reconnect TV or mobile device that was connected before. •• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar.
•• A Bluetooth 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 or when 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 equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LAN devices.
Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. BT Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B 1. Connect the Soundbar to up to two Bluetooth devices. (See page 29) 2. Play music from one of the connected Bluetooth devices while two devices are connected. 3. If music is played from the Bluetooth device “B” while playing from the device “A”, the music is started playing on the device “B” and automatically being stopped/paused playback on the device “A”. 4.
Using Tap Sound Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play audio from 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 TAP BT Mobile device 1. Turn on the Tap Sound function on your mobile device. •• For details on how to turn on the function, refer to “Enable the Tap Sound function” below. 2.
10 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Wall Mount Guide (AH81-09822A) Installation Precautions x2 x2 •• Install on a vertical wall only. •• Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to (M4 x L10) Holder-Screw Screw (AH81-09824A) (AH81-09825A) support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce x2 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 Wall the Center Line in the center of the installation area. (Not supplied) 6.
7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. Wall 11 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws. •• Insert the Holder-Screws into the 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 1.
12 SOFTWARE UPDATE 4. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB drive containing the firmware update to the USB port on the Soundbar. 5. Turn on the Soundbar and press the (Source) button to select USB source. Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar’s “UPDATE” will be displayed, this may take up system firmware in the future. to 3 minutes. USB port UPDATE B --% DONE BYE HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.
Reset Top of the Soundbar INIT OK With the Soundbar on, press the (Volume) buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds. “INIT OK” appears on the display and then the Soundbar is reset. CAUTION •• All the settings of the Soundbar are reset. Be sure to perform this only when a reset is required.
13 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). Soundbar does not turn on. Subwoofer does not output any sound. ;; Check whether the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly inserted into the outlet.
There is no sound in when connecting to the TV in HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) mode. Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. ;; Your device is unable to play the input signal. Change the TV’s audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) ;; Some devices can cause radio interference if they are located too close to the Soundbar. e. g. microwaves, wireless routers, etc.
14 LICENSE Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/ Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies).
15 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 16 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.
17 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-Q60B USB 5V/0.5A Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) 40.6 x 2.2 x 4.1 inches Dimensions (W x H x D) (1030.0 x 57.0 x 105.0 mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER 180W (30W x 6) Rated Output power Dolby 5.1ch / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TRUE HD Supported play formats / Dolby ATMOS / DTS Digital Surround / LPCM 8ch Subwoofer Name PS-WB67B Weight 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) 7.2 x 13.
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