Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: Samsung Q7F Series)
Select the User Interface below that matches your TV:
SETUP TUTORIAL VIDEO:
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:​
NOTE
Connect TV's HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI 1 ARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache >
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Play a video with 5.1 surround audio (e.g Stranger Things on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) before setting up as there will be no audio selection available.
NOTE
Connect TV's HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI 1 eARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache >
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Play a video with 5.1 surround audio (e.g Stranger Things on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) before setting up as there will be no audio selection available.
1. AUDIO OUTPUT
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Sound >
Sound Output >
select Receiver (HDMI)
select Receiver (HDMI) (option 1) or Optical (option 2)
2. AUDIO FORMAT
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Sound >
Expert Settings >
HDMI Input Audio Format >
select Bitstream
3. AUDIO CODEC
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Sound >
Expert Settings >
Digital Output Audio Format >
select Dolby Digital
select Dolby Digital
Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on soundbar (Dolby/DTS audio for best audio)
Option 1: Switch the soundbar to TVHDMI 1 input and observe the LED light status at the front of soundbar when playing content (3 LED = Dolby Digital; 2 LED = DTS)
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Option 2: Switch the soundbar to OPTICAL input and observe the LED light status at the front of soundbar when playing content (3 LED = Dolby Digital; 2 LED = DTS)
