Using A Wireless Connection To The Tv; Method 1. Connecting Via Bluetooth - Samsung HW-Q850A Full Manual

06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV

Method 1. 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.
The initial connection
1. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to enter the "BT PAIRING" mode.
(OR) a. Press the
(Multi Function) button on the top panel and then select "BT".
"BT" changes to "BT PAIRING" in a few seconds automatically or changes to "BT READY" if there is a connect record.
b. When "BT READY" appears, press and hold the
display "BT PAIRING".
2. Select Bluetooth mode on the Samsung TV.
) → Settings (
(e.g. Home (
3. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q850A" 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 now hear Samsung TV sound from the Soundbar.
• After you have connected the Soundbar to your Samsung TV the first time, use the "BT READY" mode to reconnect.
If the device fails to connect
• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q850A) 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
"BT".
• Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar.
(The time required may differ, depending on the Samsung TV model.)
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
than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in "BT" mode.)
Notes on Bluetooth connection
• Locate a new device within 3.28 ft (1 m) to connect via Bluetooth communication.
• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
• The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 minutes in the Ready state.
• The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances:
‒ If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar.
‒ If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.
‒ If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.
• Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main
unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.
(Mic On/Off) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to
) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q850A (Bluetooth))
Top of the Soundbar
5 Sec
BT PAIRING
(Source) button on the remote control to select the mode other than
(Mic On/Off) button on the top of the Soundbar for more
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