Samsung QN65Q900TSF Guide

E-MANUAL
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Contents
Guide
Connections
5Connection Guide
6 Connecting an Antenna
7Connecting to the Internet
10 Screen Sharing (Smart View) with your Mobile Device
13 Connection Cables for External Devices
15 Switching between external devices connected to the TV
17 Connection Notes
Remote Control and Peripherals
20 About the Samsung Smart Remote
23 About the Samsung Smart Remote (The Frame)
26 About the Samsung Smart Remote (The Sero)
29 Connecting the Samsung Smart Remote to the TV
30 Controlling External Devices with a Samsung Remote
Control - Using the Universal Remote
31 Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
32 Controlling the TV with a Keyboard, Mouse, or Gamepad
34 Entering Text using the On-Screen Virtual Keyboard
Smart Features
36 Using Smart Hub
44 Using a Samsung account
46 Using the Ambient Mode
52 Using Remote Access
56 Using the Apps Service
60 Using the Gallery App
61 Using the SmartThings App
62 Using the e-Manual
65 Using the Internet
66 Playing pictures/video/music
72 Using Bixby
TV Viewing
77 Using the Guide
80 Recording Programs
82 Setting Up a Schedule Viewing
84 Using Timeshift
84 Buttons and functions available while recording a program
or Timeshift
86 Using the Channel List
87 Editing Channels
88 Using a Personal Favorites List
89 TV-Viewing Support Functions
Picture and Sound
92 Using the Intelligent Mode
94 Adjusting the Picture Quality
96 Setting the Viewing Environment for External Devices
98 Changing the Picture Size and Position
99 Conguring a Sound Mode and Expert Settings
101 Using the Sound Support Functions
System and Support
103 Using the Time Functions and the Timers
106 Using the Auto Protection Time and Energy Saving
Functions
107 Updating the TV's Software
108 Audio and Video Functions for the Visually or Hearing
Impaired
114 Using the Voice Recognition feature
115 Using Other Functions
Precautions and Notes
117 Before Using the Recording and Timeshift Functions
119 Read Before Using Apps
120 Read Before Using the Internet Function
122 Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files
130 Read After Installing the TV
131 Supported Resolutions for UHD Input Signals

132 Resolutions for Input Signals supported by Q700T series or
higher
133 Supported Resolutions for FreeSync(VRR)
134 Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported
Resolutions)
137 Supported Resolutions for Video Signals
139 Supported Resolutions for HDBT
140 Read Before Using Bluetooth Devices
141 Blocking programs based on their TV Rating
144 Licenses
Troubleshooting
Picture Issues
145 Testing the picture
Sound and Noise Issues
149 Testing the sound
Channel and Broadcast Issues
External Device Connectivity Issues
Network Issues
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Issues
Remote Control Issues
Recording Issues
Apps
Media Files
Voice Assistant Issues
Other issues
Diagnosing TV operational issues
Getting Support
165 Getting support through Remote Management
165 Finding the contact information for service
165 Requesting service

FAQ
The TV Screen does not Display Properly
166 When the TV screen does not display properly
The TV does not Turn On
173 When your TV does not turn on
The Picture is Distorted, or No Sound Comes Out of the
Sound Bar
179 When the TV does not connect with an external device
properly
Internet Access is not Available
184 When the TV can't connect to the Internet
There is No Sound or the Speakers are Making an Odd Sound
189 When no sound comes out of the TV, or the sound is
breaking up
The Remote Control does not Work
196 When the remote control does not work
Updating the Software
201 Updating to the latest TV software
Accessibility Guidance
Learn the Menu Screen
208 Using the Remote control
210 Using the Accessibility Menu
214 Using the TV with Voice Guide on
216 Using the guide
219 Using Schedule Viewing
220 Using the Channel List
221 Recording
224 Using Smart Hub
227 Launching the e-Manual
228 Using Bixby

Guide
Learn how to use various features.
Connections
You can watch live broadcasts by connecting a coaxial cable to your TV and can get access to the Internet by using a
LAN cable or wireless access point. Using various connectors, you can also connect external devices.
Connection Guide
You can view detailed information about external devices that can be connected to the TV.
Source Connection Guide Try Now
It shows you how to connect various external devices, such as video devices, game consoles, and PCs using pictures.
If you select the connection method and an external device, the connection details appear.
•Audio Device: HDMI (ARC), Optical, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup
HDMI (ARC) is supported by some models. Check the HDMI port name of the purchased product's model.
•Video Device: HDMI
•Smartphone: Screen Sharing (Smart View), SmartThings, Apple AirPlay, NFC on TV, Tap View
•PC: HDMI, Screen Sharing (Wireless), Apple AirPlay
•Input Device: Remote Control, Keyboard, Mouse, USB Gamepad, Bluetooth Device
•Game Console: HDMI
•External Storage: USB Flash Drive, Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The connection method and available external devices may differ depending on the model.
Apple AirPlay may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
Using HDMI Troubleshooting, you can check the connection to HDMI cable and external devices (takes approximately 2
minutes).
Connection Guide
Audio Device
Video Device
Smartphone
PC
Input Device
Game Console
External Storage
HDMI (ARC)
Optical
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup
HDMI Troubleshooting
Connect audio devices, such as speakers, sound bars,
headphones, or home theaters, to your TV.
The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area.
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Connecting an Antenna
You can connect a coaxial cable to your TV.
An antenna connection is not necessary if you connect a cable box or satellite box.
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Connecting to the Internet
You can get access to the Internet through your TV.
Settings General Network Open Network Settings Try Now
Congure network settings to connect to an available network.
Establishing a wired Internet connection
Settings General Network Open Network Settings Wired
If you connect a LAN cable, the TV automatically accesses the Internet.
If the TV does not automatically connect to the network, refer to "Network Issues" in "Troubleshooting."
Use a CAT 7 (*STP type) cable for the connection.
* Shielded Twisted Pair
The TV will not be able to connect to the Internet if your network speed is below 10 Mbps.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
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Establishing a wireless Internet connection
Settings General Network Open Network Settings Wireless
Make sure that you have the wireless access point's SSID (name) and password settings before attempting to
connect. The network name (SSID) and security key are available on the wireless access point's conguration
screen. See the wireless access point's user manual for more information.
Wireless Connection
Select your wireless network.
Refresh
Manage Saved Networks
The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area.
If no wireless access point is found, select Add Network at the bottom of the list and enter the network name (SSID).
If your wireless access point has a WPS or PBC button, select Use WPS at the bottom of the list, and then push the WPS or
PBC button on your access point within 2 minutes. The TV will connect automatically.
To view or delete previously connected network names (SSIDs), move the focus to Manage Saved Networks, and then press
the Select button.
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Checking the Internet connection status
Settings General Network Network Status Try Now
View the current network and Internet status.
Resetting Your Network
Settings General Network Reset Network Try Now
Restore the network settings to the factory default.
Turning on the TV with a mobile device
Settings General Network Expert Settings Power On with Mobile
You can turn on the TV using a mobile device connected to the same network as the TV.
This function is available with a mobile device connected to the TV through the SmartThings app or the Apple AirPlay
function.
Apple AirPlay may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
Connecting an IP control device to the TV
Settings General Network Expert Settings IP Remote
You can connect an IP control device to the TV remotely to manage your IP device.
To use this function, Power On with Mobile must be turned on.
Turning this feature on may allow other IP control devices to control your TV. We recommend turning this feature on only if
an authorized third-party custom controller is installed and congured specically for a Samsung TV and if your Wi-Fi
network is password protected.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
Changing the name of the TV
Settings General System Manager Device Name Try Now
You can change the name of the TV on the network. Select User Input at the bottom of the list and change the
name.
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Screen Sharing (Smart View) with your Mobile Device
You can watch the screen of your mobile device on the TV screen through Smart View or Tap View.
For information on how to share the screen with your mobile device, refer to Source Connection Guide
Smartphone Screen Sharing (Smart View).
For more information in the Pro TV - Terrace Edition, refer to the provided user manual.
• To turn off Screen Sharing (Smart View), disconnect the mobile device or press the button on the remote
control.
• Using the Smart View menu on your mobile device, you can change the settings such as aspect ratio.
• Use AirPlay if you are an iPhone or iPad user. For more information, refer to Source Connection Guide
Smartphone Apple AirPlay.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
• The screen sharing function (Smart View/Apple AirPlay) on your mobile device appears on Multi View of the TV
(or the screen on your mobile device).
Apple AirPlay may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
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Using the Tap View
By tapping the mobile device on your TV, you can watch Multi View or mobile device's screen through the TV screen.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
This function is available in Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or higher.
1. Enable Tap View on your mobile device.
For more information about conguration, refer to 'Enabling the Tap View' below for how to set.
2. Turn on the screen of your mobile device.
3. Tap your mobile device on the TV. The TV screen switches to Multi View or mobile device's screen.
When you perform Tap View in Ambient Mode feature or Art mode (only in The Frame models), only the mobile
device's screen appears on the TV.
4. Watch Multi View or mobile device's screen on the TV screen.
The displayed TV screen may differ depending on the model.
This function enables mirroring (Smart View) by detecting vibrations generated when you tap the mobile device on the TV.
Be sure to tap away from the TV screen and bezel corners. It may scratch or break the TV or mobile device screen.
We recommend using your mobile device with the cover in place and lightly tap it on any external edge of the TV.
Enabling the Tap View
Enable Tap View in the SmartThings app.
Depending on the SmartThings app version, you may need to register the TV with your mobile device.
1. Launch the SmartThings app on your mobile device.
2. Select Settings ( ) in SmartThings app on your mobile device.
3. Set the Tap View to on.
Upon connection for the rst time, select Allow on a pop-up window of the TV.
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Using the Multi View
While watching the TV, you can see content from your mobile device through mirroring (Smart View/Apple AirPlay).
To start Multi View, run the screen sharing (Smart View/Apple AirPlay) for your mobile device. This function can be
started or stopped by pressing the button on the remote control.
This function operates only by TV broadcasts, external devices, or apps that support Multi View.
While running Multi View, app casting from your mobile device is run on Multi View. This function is not available in some
apps.
To stop this function, press and hold the button on the remote control.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
In some models, you can view the image on the camera connected to the SmartThings app of your mobile device.
Q-Symphony is not supported by Multi View.
When an external device that connects to a receiver or Soundbar is used in Multi View, sound outputs from the TV speaker,
not from the receiver or Soundbar.
The following menus can be set by pressing the down directional button on the TV's remote control.
When you press the Select button while running Multi View, the focused screen is viewed in the full screen.
•Select Content
Selects content to be displayed on the left screen.
Press the down directional button on the TV screen. Available content items appear.
•Watch Mobile/Camera
Enjoy your mobile content by mirroring (Smart View).
You can view the camera video connected to the SmartThings app on your mobile.
•Screen Size
Selects the desired size of Multi View.
•PIP Position
Selects the position of a small screen on the full screen.
The focusing left or right screen appears as small window.
•Sound Output
You will hear the sound of the selected screen through another speaker connected to the TV.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
•Sound Distribution
You will hear the sound of both screens at the same time by adjusting the ratio of each screens sound.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
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Connection Cables for External Devices
You can view detailed information about the connection cables for external devices that can be connected to the TV.
Cable name Image Description
HDMI
to
HDMI
Each cable simultaneously transmits digital video and audio signals
from an external device to the HDMI port on the TV.
Cables are divided into various types according to the types of input
or output ports on external devices.
HDMI
to
MINI HDMI
HDMI
to
Micro HDMI
HDMI
to
USB Type-C
HDMI
to
DisplayPort
Mini DisplayPort
to
HDMI
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Cable name Image Description
DVI
to
HDMI
DVI to HDMI cables can transmit only digital video signals and not
audio signals. We recommend that you use HDMI to HDMI cables.
Optical
Optical cables are used to transmit audio signals to external
speakers with low signal loss.
Optical cables do not transmit video signals.
Component
Component cables transmit analogue signals.
The video signal is separated and transmitted to the red, green, and
blue terminals to provide HD (1080i) pictures. The audio signal is
transmitted to the red and white terminals.
Composite
Composite cables transmit analogue signals.
The video signal is transmitted to the yellow terminal, and the audio
signal is transmitted to the red and white terminals.
Available connection cables may differ depending on the model or geographical area.
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Switching between external devices connected to the TV
You can switch between TV programs and the content of external devices.
Source
When you select a connected external device on the Source screen, the output of the selected device is displayed on
the TV's screen.
To control a device (Blu-ray player, game console, etc.) that supports universal remote control with the TV's remote control,
connect the device to an HDMI port on the TV, and then turn on the device. The output displayed on the TV is automatically
switched to the output of the device or you can congure universal remote control for the device automatically. For more
information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with a Samsung Remote Control - Using the Universal Remote."
When a USB device is connected to the USB port, a pop-up message appears that lets you switch easily to the media
content listed on the device.
This function may not be supported depending on the device and geographical area.
Editing the name and icon of an external device
Source
You can change the port name for a connected external device or add it to the Home Screen.
Sources
Universal Remote
Edit
Information
Add to Home
Source
The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area.
1. Move the focus to a connected external device.
2. Press the up directional button. The following functions become available:
Available functions may differ depending on the port type.
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1.Universal Remote
You can control external devices connected to the TV using a Samsung remote control. To control external devices,
register them by following the instructions on the screen.
This function may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with a Samsung Remote Control - Using the Universal
Remote."
2.Edit
You can rename the input ports and change the device icons.
3.Information
You can view detailed information about an external device.
4.Add to Home
You can add the port of an external device to the Home Screen for quick switching.
Using additional functions
You can use the following features on the Source screen.
•Remote Access
Use the TV to access your PC via remote PC or Screen Sharing (Wireless).
For more information, refer to "Using Remote Access."
•Connection Guide
Displays device connection instructions.
For more information, refer to "Connection Guide."
•Universal Remote
Lets you register external devices to your Samsung remote control and control them using the Remote.
This function may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area.
For more information, refer to "Controlling External Devices with a Samsung Remote Control - Using the Universal
Remote."
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Connection Notes
When connecting an external device, note the following:
The number of connectors, and their names and locations may differ with the model.
Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device connectors,
and their names and locations may differ with the manufacturer.
Connection notes for HDMI
• The following types of HDMI cables are recommended:
– High Speed HDMI Cable
– High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
– Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
– Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
– Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
• Use an HDMI cable with a thickness of 0.66 inches (17 mm) or less.
• Using a non-certified HDMI cable may result in a blank screen or a connection error.
• Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications.
• This TV does not support HDMI Ethernet Channel. Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) built with coaxial
cables standardized by the IEEE.
• Use a cable shorter than 10 feet (3 m) to get the best UHD viewing quality.
• Many computer graphics adaptors do not have HDMI ports, but have DVI or DisplayPort ports instead. If your PC
does not support HDMI video out, connect your PC with a DVI to HDMI or HDMI to DisplayPort cable.
• When the TV is connected to an external device, such as a DVD/BD player or a set-top box via HDMI, power sync
mode will be automatically activated. In the power sync mode, the TV continues to detect and connect external
devices via HDMI cable. This function can be deactivated by removing the HDMI cable of the connected device.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
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Connection notes for audio devices
• For better audio quality, it is a good idea to use an AV receiver.
• If you connect an external audio device using an optical cable, the Sound Output setting is automatically
changed to the connected device. However, to make this happen, you must turn on the external audio device
before connecting the optical cable. To manually change the Sound Output setting, do one of the following:
– Use the Quick Settings screen to change to the connected device:
Use the Select button to select Optical on the Sound Output menu. ( Settings up directional
button Sound Output).
– Use the Settings screen to change to the connected device:
Select Optical on the Sound Output menu. ( Settings Sound Sound Output).
Refer to the sound bar's user manual when connecting it to the TV.
• An unusual noise coming from a connected audio device while you are using it may indicate a problem with the
audio device itself. If this occurs, ask for assistance from the audio device's manufacturer.
• Digital audio is only available with 5.1 channel broadcasts.
Connection notes for computers
• For the resolutions supported by the TV, refer to "Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions)."
• If you want to connect your PC and TV wirelessly, both of them must be connected to each other on the same
network.
• When sharing content with other network-based devices, such as those in an IP (Internet Protocol) storage
system, sharing may not be supported due to the network’s configuration, quality, or functionality, for example,
if the network has an NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device.
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Connection notes for mobile devices
• To use the Smart View function, the mobile device must support a mirroring function, such as Screen Mirroring
or Smart View. To check whether your mobile device supports the mirroring function, refer to the mobile
device's user manual.
• To use Wi-Fi Direct, the mobile device must support the Wi-Fi Direct function. To check whether your mobile
device supports Wi-Fi Direct function, refer to the mobile device's user manual.
• The mobile device and your Smart TV must be connected to each other on the same network.
• Use AirPlay if you are an iPhone or iPad user. For more information, refer to Source Connection Guide
Smartphone Apple AirPlay.
This function may not be supported depending on the model.
• The video or audio may stop intermittently, depending on network conditions.
• When sharing content with other network-based devices, such as those in an IP (Internet Protocol) storage
system, sharing may not be supported due to the network’s configuration, quality, or functionality, for example,
if the network has an NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device.
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Remote Control and Peripherals
You can control TV operations with your Samsung Smart Remote. Pair external devices, such as a keyboard, for ease
of use.
About the Samsung Smart Remote
Learn about the buttons on the Samsung Smart Remote.
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