Connecting An External Device; Method 1. Connecting Using An Hdmi Cable (Capable Of Dolby Atmos / Dts:x Decoding And Playback) - Samsung HW-Q800B Full 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.
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 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) /
"HDMI" mode.
5. The Soundbar display indicates that "HDMI" 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 11.
• 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.
Top of the Soundbar
<Q700B>
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
(ARC)
(Source) button on the top of the Soundbar or the
Color depth RGB 4:4:4
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
8 bit
10 bit
Top of the Soundbar
HDMI
<Q930B / Q800B>
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
Bottom of the Soundbar
YCbCr 4:4:4
O O
- -
- -
- -
- -
ENG - 25
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
HDMI TO TV
(eARC/ARC)
(Source) button on the remote control to select
YCbCr 4:2:2
O
O
O
-
-
HDMI
YCbCr 4:2:0
O
O
O
-
-