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SELECT YOUR SOUNDBAR

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Nintendo Switch

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:​

IMPORTANT

Nintendo uses 5.1 LPCM / Multichannel PCM instead of Dolby for surround audio which causes compatibility issues with most of the audio devices in the market. More Information: Nintendo Support Forums

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NOTE

Option 1: Connect Nintendo Switch to TV with a HDMI cable. Audio will be sent out via TV's HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI 1 ARC

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Option 2: Connect Nintendo Switch to soundbar HDMI input with a HDMI cable. Audio Output set to Stereo.

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NOTE

Connect Nintendo Switch to soundbar HDMI 2 or 3 with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio.

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Ensure your TV supports 5.1 channel pass-through via HDMI ARC. Click HERE to view a list of TV that supports 5.1 channel pass-through

1. AUDIO OUTPUT

Put the console in TV mode  >

System Settings >

TV Settings >

TV Sound>

select Surround

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Press MENU button on soundbar remote control to toggle SURROUND ON for all-channels surround

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Press Direct button on soundbar remote control to toggle DOLBY SURR mode for all-channels surround

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Press Direct button on soundbar remote control to toggle OFF PURE DIRECT / NEURAL X mode for all-channels surround

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