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Configure TV and Devices for Best Audio
Shockwafe Wireless supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but TVs and content devices may require configuration to output optimal audio.
If you previously connected your TV and content devices to a sound system, perform a HDMI refresh to establish a fresh HDMI handshake for a stable connection.
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Step 1: Refresh HDMI connections
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Disconnect all HDMI cables from your TV and content devices.
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Leave them unplugged from power for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Connect Shockwafe Wireless to TV
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Use the included Nakamichi HDMI 2.1 cable to connect Shockwafe Wireless to your TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port.
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Power ON TV and all Shockwafe Wireless components.
Step 3: Configure your TV
1. Under your TV’s audio settings, locate Digital Audio Output and select Bitstream / Pass-through. If either are not available, select Auto.
(For instructions specific to your TV’s interface, visit our device settings page.)
2. Play Dolby Atmos content from Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+.
3. While Dolby Atmos is playing, press INFO on the Shockwafe Wireless remote. If the soundbar display shows DOLBY ATMOS, your TV’s audio settings are correct.
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Step 4: Connect content devices
1. Connect your Apple TV, PC/laptop, or cable/satellite TV box to your TV’s HDMI input.
2. Connect gaming consoles, streaming devices, or Blu-ray players to HDMI inputs 2 or 3 on the soundbar.
💡Not enough HDMI ports on the soundbar? Use your TV’s remaining HDMI ports.Your TV will playback video (including VRR) and pass lossless audio to the soundbar via eARC.
3. Navigate to your device's audio settings. Locate Audio Format and select Dolby Atmos / Best Available / Auto / Bitstream.
(For instructions specific to your TV’s interface, visit our device settings page.)
4. Play Dolby Atmos content from Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+.
5. While Dolby Atmos is playing, press INFO on the Shockwafe Wireless remote. If the soundbar display shows DOLBY ATMOS, your device’s audio settings are correct.
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Step 5: Customize with surround mode and equalizer settings
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For video content, we recommend Dolby Surround + Movie 1.
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For music content, we recommend All Ch Stereo + Music 1.
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Explore the various Surround and EQ modes to suit your listening preferences.
