Summary of Contents for Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q80R/ZA
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FULL MANUAL HW-Q80R Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
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Refer to the table below for an explanation of • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or symbols which may be on your Samsung product. splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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FCC Caution : FCC Radiation Exposure Statement : • Any changes or modifications not expressly This equipment complies with FCC radiation approved by the party responsible for exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled compliance could void the user’s authority to environment.
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10. Protect the power cord from being walked To fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC on or pinched particularly at plugs, plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if convenience receptacles, and the point you intend to leave it unused for a long where they exit from the apparatus.
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See this manual for safety instructions, product installation, components, connections, and product specifications. FULL MANUAL You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung’s on-line customer support center by scanning the QR code on the left. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from Samsung’s website.
CONTENTS Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- Product Overview Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- –...
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Connecting an Amazon product Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo) ------------------------- Use voice commands to control the Soundbar ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------...
• The power components are labelled ( 1 , 2 ). For more information about power connections, see page 5. • To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care. • The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo Panel 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 situations: –...
DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE Bottom Panel of the Soundbar POWER POWER POWER ID SET ID SET ID SET HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 1 (WOOFER/REAR) (WOOFER/REAR) (WOOFER/REAR) NETWORK NETWORK...
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components (1, 2) to connect the Subwoofer 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 Soundbar. See the illustrations below.
Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the instructions for Connection failed manual connection on page 7. Red and See the contact information for the Blinking Malfunction blue Samsung Service Center in this manual. ENG - 6...
• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. 5 Sec “Samsung Harman Kardon” logo is on the top ID SET 3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and...
Wireless Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions. Connecting an SWA-9000S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9000S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers.
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• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. 5 Sec “Samsung Harman Kardon” logo is on the top ID SET CAUTION • If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9000S, you may hear some stuttering from the woofer as the connection finalizes.
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 support Bluetooth when the Soundbar is connected to the TV using an optical cable.
• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. NOTES •...
2. Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV’s manual.) 3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q80R” from the list on TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list.
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If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q80R”) appears in the list, delete • Then repeat steps 1 through 3. NOTE • After you have connected the Soundbar to your TV the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.
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 the Wireless router (your Wi-Fi network).
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Soundbar, use the TV menu to connect the TV to the network again. For TVs released in 2019 Home ( ) Settings ( ) Sound Sound Output [AV] Samsung Soundbar Q80R (Wi-Fi) For TVs released in 2018 Home ( ) Settings ( ) ...
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 Atmos®, 5.1.2 channels are outputted. When Dolby Atmos®...
• 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).
Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console D.IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (OPTICAL) (not supplied) Bottom of the Soundbar 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
3. Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q80R”) appears in the list, delete • Then repeat steps 1 and 2.
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• You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. • Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q80R” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT” mode.
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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 “BT DISCONNECTED”...
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 network (Wi-Fi), the SmartThings app is required.
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• To connect an additional SWA-9000S wireless rear speaker kit (not supplied), disconnect the Samsung wireless speakers from the Soundbar to disable the surround sound system. (If you connect the surround speakers without disconnecting the SWA-9000S speakers, sound is played via both the Samsung wireless speaker and the Surround speaker.)
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.
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2. In the Alexa app, search “Samsung Wireless Audio” in Skills, and then select “ENABLE”. • Skip this step if you have Skills set up already. Amazon Alexa app Select Skills Search Enable 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...
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. PAIR Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound. PAIR PAIR Mute...
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Anynet+ and Auto Power Link are turned on and turned off by the Right and Left buttons respectively. – Anynet+ : If the Soundbar is connected to a Samsung TV through an HDMI cable, you can control your Soundbar with a Samsung TV remote control.
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You can select TREBLE, BASS, SYNC, CENTER LEVEL, SIDE LEVEL, FRONT TOP LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, and VIRTUAL ON/OFF. – To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Sound Sound Control Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. –...
For more information, see the TV’s user manual. The default mode for this function is control by a Samsung TV remote. If your TV is not – Each time you push the WOOFER button a Samsung TV, follow the directions below to up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode change the settings of this function.
• If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, 5.1.2 channels are outputted. The sound effect modes controlled by the SOUND MODE button and listed above are not available. • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit or the Subwoofer, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from.
09 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install in a place with high (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Holder-Screw Screw support the product’s weight.
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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.
10 INSTALLING THE 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the SOUNDBAR Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. ABOVE A TV STAND Component 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
11 SOFTWARE UPDATE When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, software updates automatically occur even when the Soundbar is turned off. • To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. The Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if the Soundbar’s power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off.
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). The red LED on the subwoofer blinks and The unit will not turn on.
13 LICENSE ; 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...
• If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, visit the Support page for your product at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer before you contact a service center for a repair.
Rated Output power 160W NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. • Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recycling or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.
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LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited...