Connecting External Devices to the Q-Series Soundbar

Last Update date : Oct 16. 2026

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External devices such as compatible game consoles, satellite boxes and PCs can be connected to your Q-Series Soundbar. Once the connection is completed, you’ll be able to switch the audio input source on the soundbar and play audio from your desired device. Find out how below.

Pre-Connection Checklist
  •  If any secondary audio settings are on, turn them off in your audio output options.
  • Check whether the content you are viewing supports Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X.
  • Choose an HDMI cable that meets the required HDMI input/ output specifications. 
  • To receive UHD signals, you must use a proper HDMI cable certified by HDMI.org. 
    • HW-Q990H/Q900H : Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
    • HW-Q930H/Q800H/Q600H : Premium High Speed HDMI cable 
  • To receive UHD signals, check the video playback specifications of your compatible TV and external device and also the settings of the device in use. 
  • Refer to your compatible TV or external device manual for more details. 
1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device to either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 port at the bottom of the soundbar.
HDM 1 and HDMI 2 port on the Q-Series Soundbar
2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN port of the compatible TV to the HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) port at the bottom of the soundbar.
HDM To TV eArc port on the Q-Series Soundbar
3 Turn on the Q-Series soundbar, compatible TV, and external device.
4 Press the gear setting icon (Multi) button at the top of the soundbar or press the gear setting icon(Source) button on the remote control to switch to HDMI or HDMI 1/HDMI 2 mode. The selected mode will appear on the soundbar display panel.
Multi Function button on q series sound bar and source button on remote

For the HW-Q600H model, select the gear setting icon (Source) button at the top panel to switch to HDMI or HDMI 1/HDMI 2 mode.

Source button on q series sound bar
5 Your Q-Series soundbar will play audio from the external device.

  NOTE:

  • DTS:X may not be supported depending on the model or region.
  • When Dolby Atmos® is active, “ DOLBY ATMOS ” will appear on the display.
  • When DTS:X is active, “ DTS:X ” will appear on the display. 
  • Configuring Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X on a BD player or other device Check the audio output options in the settings menu on the BD player or other device. "No Encoding" should be selected for bitstream in the audio output options. 
1 Using an optical cable (sold separately) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT port on the external device.
Digital Audio In (Optical) on the Q-Series Soundbar
2 Turn on the soundbar and external device.
3 Select D.IN mode by pressing the gear setting icon (Multi) button at the top of the soundbar or the gear setting icon (Source) button on the remote control. The selected mode will appear on the soundbar display panel.
Multi Function button on q series sound bar and source button on remote

For the HW-Q600H model, select the gear setting icon (Source) button at the top panel to select D.IN mode. 

Source button on q series sound bar
4 Your Q-Series soundbar will play audio from the external device.

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