QN85B, QN90B and QN95B settings you should use for Xbox Series X and S

Samsung has three 2022 4K Neo QLED television models with the QN85B, QN90B and QN95B. To see how you can optimize these TVs for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

Supported Features

With the QN85B, QN90B and QN95B, you will be able to play games at up to 120 frames per second with Variable Refresh Rate support on both the Xbox Series X and S consoles.

When it comes to HDR output, these TVs support both HDR10 and Dolby Vision as well.

Recommended Settings for Xbox Series X and S

In order to set up your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B in order to get the most out of the Series X and Series S gaming systems, we recommend taking the following steps:

1. The first step you should take is to connect your console to one of the four HDMI ports of your Samsung 4K Neo QLED.

For the Xbox Series X, make sure you use the HDMI 2.1 cable that came with your console.

For the Xbox Series S, you can use the HDMI 2.0 that came with the system. Alternatively, you can also get your own HDMI 2.1 cable to connect your Series S to your Samsung TV.

2. Once you have connected the console, pick up your TV remote and then go to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > External Device Manager > Input Signal Plus.

Afterwards, make sure that the HDMI port that is connected to your console is using Input Signal Plus.

If it is not, then you need to enable it.

3. Next, you should see if you have Game Mode activated on your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B. In order to do so, use your remote again and then head to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > Game Mode Settings > Game Mode.

You then need to make sure that Game Mode is currently set to Auto.

4. We then recommend that you return to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > Game Mode Settings.

From there, we recommend disabling all of the options from the Game Motion Plus Settings and HDR Tone Mapping.

You could always play around with these options later on. For now, however, we recommend disabling them so that they won’t cause potential display issues if you want to play Series X or Series S games close to the developers’ visions.

5. Your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B should now be completely optimize for your Xbox Series X or S. However, you may still need to make some changes on the console side.

To start off, head over to the General > TV & Display Options > Video Modes menu of your Xbox and then make sure you have the following boxes check marked:

  • Allow Auto-Low Latency Mode
  • Allow Variable Refresh Rate
  • Allow 4K
  • Allow HDR10
  • Allow Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Vision for Gaming

We recommend that you keep the Auto HDR box unchecked; otherwise, it will convert SDR games into HDR, which may cause issues with how the game looks.

6. Next, go back to the General > TV & Display Options and then make sure you have the Resolution option set to 4K.

7. In the same screen, select the Calibrate HDR option.

Afterwards, follow the steps that appear over the next several screens in order to get your Xbox Series X or S to properly display the brightness for your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B.

Recommended QN85B, QN90B and QN95B settings for PS5

The QN85B, QN90B and QN95B are Samsung’s 2022 4K Neo QLED TV models. You can check out this guide to find the recommended television settings you should be using in order to optimize your experience when playing games on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles.

PS5 features supported by the QN85B, QN90B and QN95B

The QN85B, QN90B and QN95B all feature 120 Hz screen as you will be able to play games at up to 120 frames per second in 4K. These television sets also support HDR10, which is used by HDR-enabled games on the PS5, as well as Variable Refresh Rate.

How to optimize your TV for PS5

To optimize your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, we recommend taking the following steps:

1. To begin, connect your console to the Samsung Neo QLED if you haven’t done so already.

Make sure you are using the HDMI cable that comes with your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition as it is version 2.1. Since all four of the HDMI ports of your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B are also 2.1, then you can use any one of them for the video connection.

2. Next, you need to make sure that the HDMI port that is connected to your console is using Input Signal Plus.

In order to check, use your Samsung TV remote and then select Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > External Device Manager > Input Signal Plus. If it is disabled, then you need to turn this setting on.

3. Afterwards, you should see if Game Mode has been enabled for your Neo QLED.

In order to do so, go to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > Game Mode Settings > Game Mode. You then need to make sure that the Game Mode setting is set to Auto.

With Game Mode enabled, the Variable Refresh Rate feature of your television should automatically be turned on as well.

4. You should now be done setting up your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B for the PlayStation 5.

With that said, you may want to take a look at the Game Mode Settings if you need to make additional adjustments in the future on a game-by-game basis.

In order to get there, you need to head over to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Connection > Game Mode Settings. From there, you will have the following options:

  • Surround Sound
  • Game Motion Plus Settings (Game Motion Plus, Blur Reduction, Judder Reduction, LED Clear Motion and Clear Motion)
  • Game HDR
  • HDR Tone Mapping (HDR10+ Gaming and Game HDR)

For now, we recommend leaving the Game Motion Plus Settings and HDR Tone Mapping alone as these may cause your PS5 games to look weird in motion or look off when it comes to the color display. Of course, you can come back and change any of these settings later on.

5. With your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B now optimized, the next step you should take is to turn on your PS5 console and then go to its Setting menu. From there, head over to Screen and Video > Video Output.

Afterwards, make sure that the Resolution is set to 2160p and HDR is set to On When Supported. The VRR, 120 Hz, ALLM, 4K Transfer Rate, Deep Color Output and RGB Range settings should all be set to Automatic as well.

6. One last step you need to take is to calibrate your PlayStation 5’s console HDR brightness output. In order to do so, select the Adjust HDR option from the Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output menu on your gaming system.

Afterwards, you need to follow the set of instructions that appear over the next three screens in order to optimized the HDR brightness output for your QN85B, QN90B or QN95B.

How to prevent and fix Samsung QN85B and QN90B overheating issues

When using your Samsung QN85B or QN90B, the television set and surround area may feel hot when touched. Your TV may also start to make popping or humming noises if it starts to heats up.

To see how you can prevent and potentially fix overheating issues with these television sets, you can take a look at this article at Seeking Tech.

This troubleshooting guide will cover the following screen sizes of the QN85B and QN90B television series:

  • 55-inch Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV (QN55QN85BAFXZA)
  • 65-inch Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
  • 75-inch Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV (QN75QN85BAFXZA)
  • 85-inch Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV (QN85QN85BAFXZA)
  • 55-inch Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TV (QN55QN90BAFXZA)
  • 65-inch Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TV (QN65QN90BAFXZA)
  • 75-inch Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TV (QN75QN90BAFXZA)
  • 85-inch Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TV (QN85QN90BAFXZA)

How to prevent overheating issues with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

In order to prevent your QN85B or QN90B from getting too hot, you can try taking the following precautionary steps:

1. Make sure that you aren’t covering your television set, especially its vents, when it is turned on. Otherwise, you will be trapping heat.

2. Do not place your QN85B or QN90B inside an enclosed space as doing so will make the heat dissipation a lot harder.

3. Give plenty of empty air space around your television screen.

4. Avoid placing the TV near any heater, fireplace or any other heat source.

5. You should also avoid exposing your television to direct sunlight as doing so will heat up the internals of the set.

6. Don’t leave your TV on when you aren’t using it. You may want to consider setting up a power off timer if you keep leaving your television on.

Why your QN85B or QN90B is making humming and popping noises

When your Samsung QN85B or QN90B starts to heat up, the plastic materials will expand, resulting in the occasional popping sound.

Your television set will also start making humming noises due to the internal circuity being used to make the screen work.

How to fix overheating issues with QN85B and QN90B

If your QN85B or QN90B feels hot when touched, starts making a popping noise and/or starts making humming noises, then Samsung considers these to be quite normal. In other words, you should have nothing to worry about.

If you would like to cool down your television set anyway, then you can try doing the following:

1. The fastest way to cool down your television is by turning it off and then unplugging it from the power outlet.

2. If you want to keep using the QN85B or QN90B, then you can try decreasing the brightness level.

3. You can also try lowering the TV volume in order to cool your TV set.

4. If you aren’t using the Wi-Fi connection, then you might want to consider turning it off.

5. If you have your television set sitting in a less than ideal place, then you might want to make to a different area that will provide better ventilation.

How to fix Samsung QN85B and QN90B TV channel issues

When trying to watch a television channel with your Samsung QN85B or QN90B, you may encounter several issues such as having a weak signal, no signal, not being able to receive certain channels and deactivated broadcasting.

To see how you can fix these problems, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

How to fix weak signal or no signal issues with the Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If your QN85B or QN90B, is showing that it has a weak signal or no signal at all, then you can try doing the following:

1. If you are using an antenna, then you can try repositioning it in order to get a better signal.

2. Make sure that the cable connection for the cable source is properly connected to your television set.

3. If you are using a cable box or set-top box, then you need to make sure that the device is turned on and functioning normally.

4. You should also make sure that your QN85B or QN90B is displaying the correct source.

In order to do so, press the home button on the remote control and then go to Menu > Connected Devices > Sources.

How to fix missing channels with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If a channel is missing or not displaying correctly on your QN85B or QN90B, then you can try doing the following:

1. First off, make sure that the cable is correctly connected to your television set.

2. You should also make sure that your TV is displaying the correct source.

3. Furthermore, you may want to move the antenna around to see if you can get a better signal for the missing channel.

4. You can try performing a reset on your QN85B or QN90B.

In order to do so, start be pressing the home button on the remote and then going to Menu > Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Reset.

5. Furthermore, you can try running the Auto Program function.

To do so, press the home button on the TV remote and then select Menu > Settings > All Settings > Broadcasting > Auto Program.

How to fix broadcast deactivation issues with the Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If your QN85B or QN90B is showing that the broadcast has been deactivated, then you try doing the following:

1. To begin, make sure that the source of your television is set to TV.

2. If you are using a cable box or satellite box, then broadcasting is automatically disabled.

3. Broadcasting will also be turned off if you are using your TV to record something and/or using the Timeshift feature.

4. If you aren’t using a cable box, satellite box, recording function or TimeShift function, then we recommend that you turn off your television set, unplug it from the power outlet, wait for several minutes, re-plug it back into the power outlet, turn on the TV again and then retest to see if the broadcast has been re-enabled.

How to fix Samsung QN85B and QN90B remote issues

The Samsung QN85B and QN90B Neo QLED 4K TVs come with the TM2280E remote controller. If the remote is responding slowly, or is simply not working at all, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech to see what you can do to fix your issues.

Before we go on, it should be noted that this guide is based on the 55”, 65”, 75” and 85” screen sizes of the QN85B and QN90B series.

1. The first step that can be taken is to make sure that there isn’t anything blocking the sensor of your remote as well as the receiver on your television set.

2. You should also make sure that there aren’t any physical objects that may be blocking the direct line of sight in between the TM2280E and your QN85B or QN90B.

3. Other wireless devices, such as a Wi-Fi router or microwave oven, may interfere with the communication between the remote and television set.

In this case, you can either try to turn off the other wireless devices or move them to a different room.

4. The distance between the TM2280E and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV may also be too big, which may lead to a weak signal.

Therefore, you can try moving the remote closer to the television set to see if the remote controller is more responsive.

5. An overly bright room may also cause issues; thus, you can try moving the TV in a darker room to see if the remote is more responsive.

6. You can also try reconnecting the TM2280E to the QN85B or QN90B.

In order to do so, you need to press and hold both the Back and Play/Pause buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds.

7. You should also make sure that your remote still have plenty of battery life as low battery levels may cause it to work slowly or not at all.

In order to check the battery level of your remote, you can press the home button and then go to Menu > Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Power and Energy Saving > Available Remote Battery.

If the battery life for the TM2280E is low, then you can recharge by using plugging the USB Type-C cable into its USB Type-C port and the other end of the USB cable to a power source.

Alternatively, you can turn the remote over and then place it over a light source to recharge using the solar panel located on the back of the device.

How to remove black bars and dotted lines for Samsung QN85B or QN90B

With the Samsung QN85B and QN90B Neo QLED 4K Television Sets, you are able to watch videos and play videogames with different aspect ratios. By doing so however, you may see black bars and dotted lines.

You can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can get rid of the black bars and dotted lines when using your TV.

Before we begin, we would like to note that this article is going to be based on the following screen size options of the QN85B and QN90B series:

  • 55” QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN55QN85BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN75QN85BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN85QN85BAFXZA)
  • 55” QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN55QN90BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN65QN90BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN75QN90BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV (QN85QN90BAFXZA)

How to remove black bars QN85B and QN90B

If you are seeing black bars on the edge of your Samsung QN85B or Samsung QN90B, then it is due to the content being displayed in a different aspect ratio.

Both of these television series have a native 16:9 aspect ratio. So, if you are watching or playing something that is 4:3 then the TV will end up displaying black bars.

In order to remove black bars, you can change the display size of the external device if you are using one to watch a video or play a game.

You can also change the picture size on your QN85B or QN90B by taking the following steps:

1. Press the home button located on your remote controller.

2. Next, you need to go to Menu.

3. You then need to go to Settings.

4. Afterwards, go to All Settings.

5. You then need to go to Picture

6. You should then go to Picture Size Settings.

7. Go to Picture Size.

8. Set Picture Size to full screen.

How to remove dotted lines QN85B and QN90B

Your Samsung QN85B or Samsung QN90B may display dotted lines when it is too zoomed into a video or videogame, resulting in the edges being cut off.

In order to remove the dotted lines, you can try changing the display size through the external device if you are using one.

Otherwise, you can adjust the picture size of the Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV by doing the following:

1. Start by pressing the home button on the remote.

2. Next, you need to select Menu.

3. You then need to select Settings.

4. In Settings, select All Settings.

5. From the All Settings menu, select Picture.

6. You then need to select Picture Size Settings.

7. Afterwards, select Picture Size.

8. Finally, set Picture Size to 16:9 Standard.

How to fix sound clarity issues with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If you are using your Samsung QN85B or QN90B Neo QLED TV to watch videos and/or play videogames, then you may notice that the sound output may not as sound clear as you may have expected.

To see how you can mark the sound output of your television set clearer, you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

Before we go on, it is important that this article is based on the following model numbers for the 2022 QN85B and QN90B television series:

  • 55” Samsung QN85B Neo QLED (QN55QN85BAFXZA)
  • 65” Samsung QN85B Neo QLED (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
  • 75” Samsung QN85B Neo QLED (QN75QN85BAFXZA)
  • 85” Samsung QN85B Neo QLED (QN85QN85BAFXZA)
  • 55” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED (QN55QN90BAFXZA)
  • 65” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED (QN65QN90BAFXZA)
  • 75” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED (QN75QN90BAFXZA)
  • 85” Samsung QN90B Neo QLED (QN85QN90BAFXZA)

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that you aren’t accidentally blocking the speakers of your Samsung QN85B or QN90B. Otherwise, the blockage may have reduced some of the clarity of the sound output.

2. You can also try changing the Sound Mode of your television, by taking the following steps:

  • To begin, press the home button on the TV’s remote.
  • Next, head to Menu.
  • From the Menu, go to Settings.
  • In Settings, select All Settings.
  • You then need to go to Sound.
  • Select Sound Mode.
  • Next, you can try changing to a different mode and then test it out to see if the sound clarity is better.

2. If the audio still does not sound clear after you changed the Sound Mode, then the next step you can take is to enable Intelligent Mode, which will automatically adjust the sound output based on your surroundings.

In turn it on, you need to do the following:

  • Start by pushing the home button from the remote of your QN85B or QN90B.
  • You then need to have over to the Menu.
  • Inside of the Menu, select Settings.
  • You then have to select All Settings.
  • Next, go to General & Privacy.
  • Select Intelligent Mode Settings.
  • Go to Intelligent Mode.
  • Finally, make sure that Intelligent Mode is enabled.

3. If you enable Adaptive Sound+, your Samsung television will also optimize the sound output based on your surrounds.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • To start off, push the home button on the remote controller.
  • Afterwards, you need to select Menu.
  • You then need to head over to Settings.
  • Next, go to All Settings.
  • In the next step, head over to General & Privacy.
  • You then have to select Intelligent Mode Settings.
  • Select Adaptive Sound+.
  • Lastly, make sure that Adaptive Sound+ is turned on.

If the sound output from your QN85B or QN90B still does not sound clear, then we recommend contacting the support team from Samsung for additional support.

How to fix cut off and distorted sound issues with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If you are using a wired or wireless speaker/soundbar with your Samsung QN85B or QN90B Neo QLED TV, then you may notice that the sound may get cut off. You may also notice that the output may sound distorted.

To see how you can fix these particular sound problems, you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

How to fix cut off sound with QN85B and QN90B

If your speaker or soundbar keeps getting cut off when connected to your Samsung television, then you can try taking the following steps:

1. If you are using a wireless speaker or soundbar, then you need to make sure that there aren’t any physical objects that may be blocking the direct line of sight between your sound device and your television set.

2. You should also make sure that you don’t have any wireless devices nearby. A Wi-Fi router, for example, will cause interference with the sound output.

In this case, you can either reposition the Wi-Fi router, soundbar and/or speaker.

3. You can also try moving the wireless soundbar or speaker closer to the television set as the distance may be too long to establish a stable connection.

4. If possible, you can also try changing the Wi-Fi connection of your router to the 5 GHz frequency.

5. You can also simply try using a wired connection when connecting the speaker or sound as doing so should be more reliable than a wireless connection.

6. If using a wired connection is still causing issues, then you should make sure that the cable is correctly connected. You should also make sure that the cable hasn’t been damaged.

How to fix distorted sound issues with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

If your speaker or soundbar is outputting distorted sounds when connected to your QN85B or QN90B, then you can try doing the following:

1. If you are using a wireless sound device, then you can try moving it closer to the TV. You should also make sure that there aren’t any physical objects or other wireless devices that may cause interference with the connection.

2. If you are using a wired sound device, then make sure that it is properly connected to the television set. You should also check to see if the cable has any damaged.

3. If you are only getting distorted sound output when watching a television channel, then it may due to a weak broadcast signal.

To check the signal level, you need to press the home button on the remote control of your QN85B or QN90B and then select Menu > Settings > Support > Device Care > Self Diagnosis > Signal Information.

If the signal is weak, then you can try reposition the antenna.

4. You can also perform a sound test.

In order to do so, start by pressing the home button on the remote and then go to Menu > Settings > Support > Device Care > Self Diagnosis > Sound Test.

How to fix muted or no sound issues with Samsung QN85B and QN90B

When using your Samsung QN85B or QN90B Neo QLED television set, you may not hear any sound. To see how you can fix this issue, you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to try changing the channel, watching another video or playing another game as the muted audio may be related to the content instead of your television screen.

2. If you have an external box, like a streaming box or game console, connected to your television set, then make sure that you didn’t accidentally mute the volume of these devices.

3. Of course, you should also make sure that you didn’t mute the sound of your QN85B or QN90B.

4. You can also try disconnecting and then reconnecting any video cables you have on your Samsung television set. When reconnecting, make sure that the connection is tight and secure.

5. You can try rebooting the connected device, as well as you television set, as doing so will reset the connection and potentially fix any temporary bugs that may have been causing the muted audio.

6. Furthermore, make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack of your TV.

7. If you are using your QN85B or QN90B as a computer monitor, then make sure you set up the audio output settings of your computer correctly.

8. You should also check out the Sound Output settings of your Samsung television set to see if you have it set up correctly.

In order to do so, you need to press the home button on the remote controller and then head to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Sound > Sound Output.

9. If you are using the HDMI eARC, then we recommend that you try changing the Digital Output Audio Format to Pass-Through.

To find the menu, you need to press the home button on the remote controller and then select Menu > Settings > All Settings > Sound > Expert Settings > Digital Output Audio Format.

10. If your soundbar or A/V receiver supports HDMI eARC but not Dolby Digital+, then the sound will be muted.

In this case, you need to press the home button of the remote for your QN85B or QN90B and then go to Menu > Settings > All Settings > Sound > Expert Settings > Digital Output Audio Format. Afterwards, select Auto.

11. If you are still getting no sound when using your QN85B or QN90B after trying all of the aforementioned steps, then we recommend contacting Samsung for additional support.

What to do when Samsung QN85B or QN90B isn’t turning on

The QN85B and QN90B are the latest Neo QLED Television Sets released by Samsung in 2022. If your TV isn’t turning on, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to see what you can do in order to potentially fix your problem.

Before we start, it should be noted that this article is going to be based on the following screen sizes of the QN85B and QN90B series:

  • 55” QN85B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV(QN55QN85BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN85B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN65QN85BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN85B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN75QN85BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN85B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN85QN85BAFXZA)
  • 55” QN90B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN55QN90BAFXZA)
  • 65” QN90B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN65QN90BAFXZA)
  • 75” QN90B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN75QN90BAFXZA)
  • 85” QN90B Neo QLED 4K UHD TV (QN85QN90BAFXZA)

1. The first step that you may want to take is to make sure that your Samsung QN85B or Samsung QN90B is securely plugged into the power outlet as a loose connection may not be enough to power your Neo QLED.

2. You should also check for any potential damage on the power cable.

3. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the power outlet you are using may be damaged. In this case, you can try using a different power outlet.

4. If your TV still isn’t turning on after you make sure that it is connected properly to the power outlet, then the next step you can take is to try to press the power button that is located directly on the screen.

If the TV turns on, then you issue may be related to the TV remote. In this case, make sure that the remote has power and is able to communicate with your QN85B or QN90B. We recommend that you remove any physical objects that may be blocking the line of sight between the remote and television screen.

5. If you are trying to watch something or play a videogame from a connected device, then you should make sure that the device is turned on.

6. If you are using the One Connect Box, then make sure that it is properly connected to your QN85B or QN90B.

7. You can also try disconnecting any HDMI cables and then try to turn on your TV.

8. If none of the aforementioned potential solutions helped with powering on your QN85B or QN90B, then we recommend contacting Samsung for additional support.

If your TV is not powering on due to a hardware issue, then you may need to send it in to get repaired or replaced.