Connecting the Music Studio to a TV

Pre-connection Checklist:

• Make sure that the content supports Dolby Atmos®.
•  Wi-Fi connection is available only on Samsung TV. 
• Check whether the wireless router (Wi-Fi) is turned on and the  TV is connected to the router. 
• The TV and Music Studio must be connected to the same wireless network (Wi-Fi). 
• If your wireless router (Wi-Fi) uses a DFS channel, you will not be able to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the compatible TV and Music Studio . Contact your Internet service provider for details. 
• Because the menus may differ depending on the year of manufacture, refer to your TV manual.

Note:

• When you use Dolby Atmos®: If the input source is Dolby Atmos®, the output for HW-LS7*H will be 3.1.1 ch and HW-LS5*H will be 2.0 ch.
•  Configuring Dolby Atmos® on your BD (Blu Ray) player or other device connected to the TV. Open the audio output options on the settings menu of your  BD (Blu Ray) player or other device and make sure that “No Encoding” is selected for Bitstream. For example, on a Samsung  BD (Blu Ray) Player, go to Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed). 
• This function is available in some Samsung TVs.
• The image of the TV setting menus may be different depending on the model. 

Pre-connection Checklist:

• The Q-Symphony Function is available on selected Samsung TV models. To check to see which models have this function, access this link here.
•  Wi-Fi connection is available only on Samsung TV. 
• Check whether the wireless router (Wi-Fi) is turned on and the  TV is connected to the router. 
• The TV and Music Studio must be connected to the same wireless network (Wi-Fi). 
• If your wireless router (Wi-Fi) uses a DFS channel, you will not be able to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the compatible TV and Music Studio . Contact your Internet service provider for details. 
• Because the menus may differ depending on the year of manufacture, refer to your TV manual.

Note:

•  It can operate according to the Codec supported by compatible Samsung TVs. 
• This function is supported only when both the Music Studio and the compatible Samsung TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 
• It is available with Samsung TV models released in 2022 or later. 

Note:

• This feature is supported only on the HW‑LS7*H model.  
• It can operate according to the Codec supported by the compatible TV. 
• Both Music Studio must be connected to the same 5 GHz Wi‑Fi network.

Note:

• Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time. 
• Samsung TVs that support Bluetooth can be connected. Check the specifications of your TV. 
• If the device fails to connect: Check to see if  there an existing WiFi Speaker on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it. Then repeat steps 1 through 3. 

CAUTION:

•  If both an HDMI cable and an optical cable are connected, the HDMI cable signal will take priority. 
• When connecting the TV and Music Studio with an HDMI cable, make sure to connect the cable to the ARC port. If the correct port isn't used, the TV won't make any sound. 
• Using HDMI cables certified by HDMI.org is recommended.  

Note:

• This feature is supported only on the HW‑LS7*H model.  
• When connecting a TV and soundbar that support HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) using an HDMI cable, digital video and audio data can be transmitted without a separate optical cable. 
• Using a coreless HDMI cable is recommended whenever possible. If using a cored HDMI cable, ensure its diameter is less than 14 mm. 
• This function won't work if the HDMI cable doesn't support ARC. 
• If the broadcast audio is encoded in Dolby and the "Digital Output Audio Format" in your TV is set to PCM, changing the settings to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, or Auto is recommended for optimal sound. Changing the setting will provide better sound quality. (The TV menu may use different terms for Dolby Digital and PCM, depending on the manufacturer.)

Pre-connection Checklist:

• When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers. 

Note:

• This feature is supported only on the HW‑LS7*H model.