STEP 1:   HARD RESET

TV has scheduled auto-updates. Refresh the Shockwafe to receive fresh data from the TV.

1. Unplug the sound bar’s AC power cord from the wall outlet

2. Wait 30 seconds

3. Plug the AC power cord back into the wall outlet. 

 

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STEP 2:   CONNECTING HDMI CABLE AND SETTING SOURCE

TV source: HDMI (ARC)

Shockwafe source: HDMI 1

 

 

STEP 3:   SETTING TV’S SPEAKER OUTPUT

1. Settings > Sound > Speaker Settings/Select Speaker:

 

 

Via HDMI: TV Sound Output > Receiver (HDMI)

For newer TV's: 

• Once “Receiver(HDMI)” is selected the TV will show “Connecting Anynet+ Receiver”.

• Once connected, “audio play” icon will appear next to Receiver(HDMI).

 

 

Via Optical: TV Sound Output > Audio Out (Optical)

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STEP 4:   SETTING TV’S AUDIO FORMAT

For OLDER Samsung TV's, connected via HDMI ARC

1. Settings > Sound > Additional setting/ Expert settings

2. Select Audio format > Set as Dolby Digital / DTS / DTS Neo (Not PCM)

 

For NEWER Samsung TV's, connected via HDMI ARC

1. Settings > Sound > Additional setting/ Expert settings

2. HDMI Audio Format > Bitstream

3. Select Audio format > Dolby Digital / DTS (Not PCM)

 

OR

 

1. Settings > Sound > Digital output > Bitstream (Unprocessed)

 

STEP 5:    CONNECTING ANYNETT++  (VIA HDMI CEC)

For OLDER TV's 

1. Settings > System > Select Anynet++ (HDMI CEC) > Turn On 

2. Search for Devices > TV starts search

3. Press OK once AUDIO SYSTEM/RECEIVER (Nakamichi) is found.

4. The sound bar will now be connected to the TV.

For NEWER TV's

1. Settings > System > Expert Settings

2. Anynet++ (HDMI CEC) > Turn On 

3. Check that it is connected: Sound > Select speaker (Receiver-HDMI)