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3 Simple Steps for Best Audio

BEST CONNECTION

HDMI 2.0 = BEST 👍

OPTICAL = GOOD

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Best Audio

Ensure the soundbar is receiving Dolby/DTS content for best audio

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BEST SURROUND

Enable Dolby Surround or All Channel Stereo on remote 

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1. BEST Connection

Use HDMI to enjoy best multi-channel surround audio

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Good: Optical connection

BEST: HDMI connection

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2. BEST audio

Dolby and DTS encoded soundtracks deliver the best surround sound for video content

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Audio format availability varies by content and devices. Visit here for more information

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Click DEVICE GROUP for step by step connection instructions

SET-TOP BOXES / DVRs / SATELLITES 

CONNECT THESE DEVICES DIRECTLY TO YOUR TV VIA HDMI

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TV

CONNECT TV HDMI ARC TO SOUNDBAR HDMI 1 ARC

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CONNECT THESE DEVICES DIRECTLY TO SOUNDBAR VIA HDMI

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STREAMING DEVICES

BLU-RAY

PLAYERS

GAMING

CONSOLES

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3. BEST SURROUND

Use the DIRECT or STEREO button to toggle between the various surround modes for your desired experience

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Note: Tilt the remote downwards by 15 - 25 degrees for best response (as if you are aiming the remote slightly towards the ground)

1. DIRECT

i. For video content, set DIRECT mode to DOLBY SURROUND (for Dolby and PCM content) or NEURAL X (for DTS content) to get sound from all surround speakers

2. ALL CH STEREO

Enables Stereo playback on surround speakers. Best for music, YouTube™ by boosting volume level of surround speakers

3. ** INFO

i. Press the button once to see the source audio format on the soundbar LED display:

Dolby Atmos, Dolby D Plus, DTS, etc.

room optimization &
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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ONE BUTTON ROOM OPTIMIZATION

Optimize your surround sound based on preconfigured volume settings for
Small (14 x 14ft), Medium (18 x 18ft) and Large (22 x 22ft) room sizes

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Subwoofer: Move them closer to the TV/front of the room for enhanced performance.

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Illustration above is for Ultra 9.2 
MEDIUM room size (18 x 18ft)

For SMALL room (14 x 14ft):

Distance to soundbar / side surrounds: 6.5ft

Distance to rear surrounds: 5ft

For LARGE room (22 x 22ft):

Distance to soundbar: 12.1ft​

Distance to side surrounds (Only for Ultra 9.2): 9.8ft 

Distance to rear surrounds: 8.2ft

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Note: The bottom speaker driver of the surround speakers should be at ear level and pointing directly at the listener's sitting area for optimal performance.

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