Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: Nvidia Shield Version 7.2.3 or Earlier)
Select your Nvidia Shield Version
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:
NOTE
Connect Nvidia Shield (HDMI OUT) to soundbar HDMI 2 or 3 (processing prioritized ports) with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
Ensure your TV HDMI ARC port supports HDCP 2.2 standard to allow 4K HDR/Dolby Vision display. Check your TV manual for more information.
Dolby Atmos MAT audio playback:
Some content devices output Dolby Atmos audio in "Dolby Atmos MAT" format, a new audio format that adds Dolby Atmos metadata into lossless pulse-code modulation (PCM) audio. The content devices are designed to prioritize internal buffering for high quality video when playing Dolby Atmos MAT contents. Therefore, the buffering process might cause random audio cut-outs. This is reported by various users with content devices that outputting Dolby Atmos MAT format:
1. VIDEO RESOLUTION
Settings >
Display & Sound >
Resolution >
select 4K 59.940Hz
2. HDMI SETTINGS
Settings >
Display & Sound >
Advanced Settings >
HDMI Settings >
select Set to Recommended
NOTE
Play HDR contents on Netflix to verify video output format. Your TV will display a notification mentioning the HDR format is activated