Connecting An External Device; Method 1. Connecting Using An Hdmi Cable (Capable Of Dolby Atmos Decoding And Playback) - Samsung HW-Q850A Full Manual

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®.
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 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
5. The Soundbar display indicates that "HDMI" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds.
NOTE
• When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 5.1.2 channels are outputted.
• 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).
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 OUT
External Device
HDMI IN
(ARC)
RGB 4:4:4
Color depth
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
8 bit
10 bit
Top of the Soundbar
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
(Source) button on the remote control to select "HDMI" mode.
YCbCr 4:4:4
O O
- -
- -
- -
- -
ENG - 20
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI TO TV
(eARC/ARC)
YCbCr 4:2:2
O
O
O
-
-
YCbCr 4:2:0
O
O
O
-
-