Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; SAFETY WARNINGS; WARNING; CAUTION; Wiring the Main Power Supply; IMPORTANT NOTICE
ENG - ii SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Samsung product. CAUTI...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; PRECAUTIONS
ENG - iii However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. Never attempt to insert bare wires directly into a mains socket. A pl...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Checking the Components; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; USER MANUAL
ENG - iv CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components 2 Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 2 02 Product Overview 3 Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 3 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 4 03 Conn...
Page 5 - Specifications and Guide
ENG - v Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- 11 – Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 11 – Connecting via Wi-Fi ------------------------- 13 05 Connecting an External Device 15 Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) ----...
Page 6 - 1 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
ENG - 2 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) Bracket-Wall Mount x 2 (M4 x L10) x 2 x 4...
Page 7 - 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW; Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar
ENG - 3 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Top Panel Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo is located on the top. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situation...
Page 8 - Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
ENG - 4 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGI...
Page 9 - 3 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR; Connecting Electrical Power
ENG - 5 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) to connect the Subwoofer, Surround Speaker, and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power cord to the Left and Right Sur...
Page 10 - Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers; Recommended Speaker Layout
ENG - 6 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers When the Subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound. Recommended Speaker Layout 150° 150° 135° 135° 0° Subwoofer Soundbar Surround Speaker L Surround Speaker R CAUTION • Wireless receiving antennas are built into the w...
Page 11 - Before performing the manual connection procedure below:; Up; ID SET
ENG - 7 Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer or Surround Speakers are connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned o...
Page 12 - NOTES
ENG - 8 3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). LINK LED - Blue is On When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicators on the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers turn on without blinking. NOTES • Do not connect the power cord of this product or your ...
Page 13 - 4 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV; Method 1. Connecting with a Cable; Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable; TV ARC
ENG - 9 04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. • When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. – This feature is available on 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that suppor...
Page 14 - Connecting using an Optical Cable
ENG - 10 • If “ TV ARC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable (not supplied) is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. NOTES • HDMI is an interface that enables t...
Page 15 - Auto Power Link; Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly; Connecting a TV via Bluetooth; The initial connection
ENG - 11 Auto Power Link Auto Power Link automatically turns on the Soundbar when the TV is turned on. 1. Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable (not supplied). 2. Press the Left button on the remote control for 5 seconds to turn Auto Power Link on or off. • Auto Power Link is se...
Page 17 - Pre-connection Checklist; Samsung Smart TV was released after 2013; Step 1 : Connecting the Soundbar to Wi-Fi; WIFI
ENG - 13 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...
Page 18 - Step 2 : Configuring Settings on the TV
ENG - 14 3. Install and launch the SmartThings app on your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.). SmartThings app iOS Android 4. Follow the instructions in the app screen on the mobile device to connect the Soundbar to your Wi-Fi network. Step 2 : Configuring Settings on the TV • If the TV discon...
Page 19 - 5 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE; Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding; When you use Dolby Atmos®; HDMI 1; HDMI IN 1
ENG - 15 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos decoding and playback) • When you use Dolby Atmos® : If the input source is Dolby A...
Page 20 - Connecting using an HDMI Cable
ENG - 16 NOTE • 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....
Page 22 - 6 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE; Connecting via Bluetooth; If the device fails to connect
ENG - 18 06 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. • You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Top of the Soundbar Bluetooth device The ini...
Page 23 - What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING?
ENG - 19 What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? • BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button o...
Page 24 - Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar; BT DISCONNECTED; Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device; BT; More About Bluetooth
ENG - 20 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. • When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display...
Page 25 - SmartThings
ENG - 21 Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) • Connect a single Soundbar to Wi-Fi to access a variety of music streaming services and Internet radio. Connect multiple Soundbars to Wi-Fi to use grouped playback or the stereo sound mode. • To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless ne...
Page 26 - Add device
ENG - 22 3. Launch the app, and then follow the instructions on the screen to 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 “ Add device ” from the app menu . Your S...
Page 27 - 7 CONNECTING AN AMAZON PRODUCT; Amazon Alexa; Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo); NOTE; Edit
ENG - 23 07 CONNECTING AN AMAZON PRODUCT • This feature may not be available in some countries. • This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time. Samsung does not assume responsibility for service availability. • Amazon Alexa app screen is subject to change without prior notice...
Page 29 - Use voice commands to control the Soundbar
ENG - 25 Use voice commands to control the Soundbar • The Amazon Echo service you can use with your Soundbar is limited to music. Other services provided by Amazon Echo, such as news and weather, can only be accessed through your Amazon Echo product. Trigger + Command + Speaker name Use the Speaker ...
Page 30 - 8 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL; How to Use the Remote Control
ENG - 26 08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR Power VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Turns the Soundbar on and off. VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Source Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Mute VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Press the (Mute...
Page 33 - BYE; WOOFER; WOOFER
ENG - 29 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote t...
Page 34 - SOUND MODE
ENG - 30 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function WOOFER TV remote control On/Off (Standby) page 29 Left Auto Power Link ON/OFF page 27 Right Anynet+ ON/OFF page 27 Up ID SET page 27 (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ page 28 I...
Page 35 - Installation Precautions; Wallmount Components; Wall Mount Guide; Wall Mount Guide
ENG - 31 09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions • 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 support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point...
Page 37 - Installing the Surround; Notes for Wall Mounting the Surround
ENG - 33 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 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)...
Page 38 - Component; UPDATE; Security updates information
ENG - 34 10 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR ABOVE A TV STAND Component x 4 Rubber-Foot You can install the Soundbar above TV stands that are less than 7.6 cm in height. 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...
Page 39 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING; The unit will not turn on.
ENG - 35 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ; Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. Is there static electricity in the air? ; Disconnect the powe...
Page 40 - Samsung Smart TVs
ENG - 36 ; Connected via Wi-Fi 1. Check if the TV is a compatible model. • Only Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013 are supported. 2. Check if the TV is connected to Wi-Fi. • If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, use the network menu on the TV to establish a connection. (See the TV user manual.) 3....
Page 42 - 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE
ENG - 38 16 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-Q90R Weight 8.8 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 1226.0 x 83.0 x 136.0 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 18W x 10 + 10W x 3, 4ohm Supported play formats LPCM 8ch, D...
