Connecting An External Device; Method 1. Connecting Using An Hdmi Cable (Capable Of Dolby Atmos / Dts:x Decoding And Playback) - Samsung HW-Q990D User Manual

06 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable (Capable of Dolby Atmos / DTS:X 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® / DTS:X.
• Only use an HDMI cable that satisfies relevant I/O requirements.
• To receive the UHD signal properly, a certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable is required.
• For proper reception of the UHD signal, check out the video I/O specification and local settings of the TV or the external device beforehand.
• For more information, refer to the TV user manual or the external device.
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the bottom of the Soundbar.
2. Use an HDMI cable (supplied) to connect the HDMI IN port of the TV and the HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) port on the bottom of the Soundbar.
3. Turn on the Soundbar, TV, and the external device.
4. Press the (Multi Function) button on the top of the Soundbar or the
2" mode.
5. The Soundbar display indicates that "HDMI 1" or "HDMI 2" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds.
NOTE
• When you use Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X: If the input source is Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X, refer to "Output specifications for the different sound
effect modes" on page 7
• When Dolby Atmos® is activated, "DOLBY ATMOS" appears in the front display.
• When DTS:X is activated, "DTS:X" appear in the front display.
• Configuring Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X 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).
Supported UHD Signals Specification (3840 x 2160p)
Frame rate (fps)
< 60
120
• Supported specification may vary depending on the connected external device or usage conditions.
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI OUT
External Device
Color depth RGB 4:4:4
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
Top of the Soundbar
HDMI Cable
(supplied)
OR
HDMI Cable
(Source) button on the remote control to select "HDMI 1" or "HDMI
YCbCr 4:4:4
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
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HDMI 1
OR
HDMI 2
Bottom of the Soundbar
YCbCr 4:2:2
O
O
O
O
O
O
YCbCr 4:2:0
O
O
O
O
O
O