Nakamichi pro71 Shockwafe User Manual

: June 9, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Controls and Connections……………………………………………………………………………………5 Setting up Your Home Theater
1. Speaker Placements ……………………………………………………………………………………….8 2. Connecting Surround Speakers to Subwoofers ………………………………………………. 10 3. Turning On Your Soundbar System …………………………………………………………………11 4. Connecting Your TV……………………………………………………………………………………… 12 5. Listening to Your Soundbar …………………………………………………………………………… 14 6. Setting up Your TV……………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 7. Connecting Your Content Devices………………………………………………………………….. 16 8. Setting up Your Content Devices …………………………………………………………………… 21 Controlling the Soundbar Remote Control Overview ………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Selecting Different Input Sources on Your Remote ………………………………………………. 23 Accessing Audio Presets on Your Remote ………………………………………………………….. 24 Accessing Advanced System Settings on Your Remote………………………………………… 25 Accessing Channel Mapping/Upmixing on Your Remote ………………………………………. 26 Accessing Menu Functions on Your Remote ……………………………………………………….. 27 Accessing SSE Mode on Your Remote ………………………………………………………………. 28 Accessing Info on Your Remote ………………………………………………………………………… 29 Accessing Room Size on Your Remote ………………………………………………………………. 30 Saving Audio Settings to System Memory ………………………………………………………….. 31 Wireless Bluetooth Audio Streaming ………………………………………………………………… 32 Re-linking the Subwoofers with the Soundbar…………………………………………………… 33 Wall-Mounting Your Soundbar System ……………………………………………………………… 34 Firmware Upgrade ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 36 Help & Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………. 37 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Warranty Information & Customer Support ……………………………………………………….. 39 Glossary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 Legal & Compliance …………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

1 x Soundbar

1 x Wireless Subwoofer

2 x Surround

1 x

Speakers

1 x Subwoofer Power Cables 1 x Soundbar Power Cable
(Length: 5 ft.)

2 x Surround Speaker Audio Cables (Length: 32.8 ft.)

1 x (Length: 5 ft.)

1 x Digital Optical Cable (Length: 5 ft.)

3.5mm Audio Cable (Length: 4 ft.)
2 x Mounting Screws (Soundbar)
4

12 x Wall Screws and Brackets

Soundbar Power Adapter (Length: 5 feet)

Mounting Guide

4 x Mounting Screws (Satellite Speakers)

6 x Soundbar and Satellite Wall Mount Brackets

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
POWER
Power ON soundbar or go to STANDBY mode
DEMO
Play NAKAMICHI audio test tone on each channel

INPUT
Switch the audio source
VOLUME – / +
Decrease or Increase volume
LED PANEL
Display soundbar information

DC IN Power Supply
OPTICAL
Digital Optical Audio Input
USB
Music Playback (WAV & MP3)
and Firmware Upgrade

HELLO
SOUNDBAR FRONT

SOUNDBAR BACK

COAXIAL
Digital Coaxial Audio Input
AUX
3.5mm Stereo Analog Audio Input

HDMI IN [2] (HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision, 4K HDR Pass-thru)
HDMI IN [3] (HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision, 4K HDR Pass-thru)

PRO 7.1
HDMI OUT [1] (ARC TO TV) (HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision, 4K HDR Pass-thru)
HDMI IN [4] (HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision, 4K HDR Pass-thru)
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REMOTE CONTROL
A Remove the battery cover by
pulling it down from the remote
B Insert the included batteries
and gently push the battery cover back into place
REMOTE ANGLE Tilt the remote downwards by 15-25 degrees for best response (as if you are aiming the remote slightly towards the ground)
! Once HDMI-CEC is set up, use your TV/content device’s remote control to power ON your soundbar.
Always use your TV’s remote control to power OFF the system.
DID YOU KNOW? Once HDMI-CEC is set up, TV’s HDMI-CEC has taken control over soundbar’s remote ON/OFF and other functions. Those functions will not longer work on the soundbar remote.
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A

B

TV

Infrared Transmitter

Infrared Sensor

Back of Subwoofer

Back of Satellite Speakers

LEFT

Connect to LEFT BACK Satellite Speaker

Connect to RIGHT BACK Satellite Speaker
Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer)

Pairing LED indicator

Power Switch

Pairing Button

Power Port

RED LED Indicator (Firmware upgrade indicator)
USB IN (For Firmware upgrade only)

RIGHT
Satellite Speaker Port (Connects to Subwoofer)

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SETTING UP YOUR HOME THEATER

1 SPEAKER PLACEMENTS OPTION A (Best): 7.1CH SURROUND

3.2 ft min clearance

Recommended speaker placement with optimal distance. Actual distance can vary based on actual room layout.

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.

Option B

5 ft 5 ft

5 ft

Note: Illustration is not to scale. Speaker stands are not included.
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135 150
Option A (Recommended) SURROUND BACK LEFT

For recommended speaker stands, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-speaker- stands
3.2 ft min clearance

9 ft min clearance

Sub
3.2 ft 5 ft
5 ft
Option B

5 ft

135 150
Option A (Recommended) SURROUND BACK RIGHT

OPTION B: ALL ELEVATION
Lay the surround speakers down (drivers tilted upward in 2 modes, see illustration on the right) to enhance the vertical effects to bounce off the ceiling of your room.

3.2 ft min clearance

For recommended speaker stands, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-speaker- stands
3.2 ft min clearance

Elevation 1: Vertical Effects-Centric Mode

Elevation 2: Hybrid 360O Surround with Vertical Effects

9 ft min clearance

Sub
3.2 ft 5 ft

5 ft

Note: Recommended speaker placement with optimal distance. Actual distance can vary based on actual room layout.

SURROUND BACK LEFT (VERTICAL EFFECTS)

SURROUND BACK RIGHT (VERTICAL EFFECTS)
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2 CONNECTING SURROUND SPEAKERS TO SUBWOOFERS Connect the Surround LEFT and RIGHT BACK satellite speakers to the subwoofer using the included satellite speaker audio cables.

LEFT 10

RIGHT

3 TURNING ON YOUR SOUNDBAR SYSTEM

b

Blinking Blue Light: Subwoofer is in pairing mode.
Blue Light Stays On: Subwoofer successfully paired.
f
PAIRING

SUBWOOFER

SOUNDBAR

a

c AC IN
g

e

POWER

d
TOP OF SOUNDBAR

Note: Once soundbar is powered off, the blue LED lights on the subwoofer will continue blinking for 10 minutes before going into standby mode. 11

4 CONNECTING YOUR TV Options for connecting your TV: HDMI

, OPTICAL

, COAXIAL

(See next page)

1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI (ARC) port at the back of your TV.
2. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT [1] (ARC TO TV) port to your Nakamichi soundbar.

DID YOU KNOW? HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from the TV to our soundbar

BACK OF TV*

HDMI ARC port location may differ based on TV brand. See your TV’s user manual for more information

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BACK OF SOUNDBAR

b

Note: Be sure to connect to a TV’s audio output port, not an audio input port.

!

Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above. To connect the soundbar directly to your other devices (Blu-ray player, game system, etc.). See page 20 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES

Cable appearance may differ from the ones supplied.

If there is no audio during the setup, see page 37 for Help & Troubleshooting

Cable not included

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5 LISTENING TO YOUR SOUNDBAR

Press to power on/off the soundbar.
Important: Once HDMI-ARC/CEC is set up, always power on the soundbar by using your TV or content device’s remote control power ON button. Always use your TV’s / content device’s remote control to power OFF the system.
For more about HDMI-ARC/CEC, visit: nakamichi-usa.com/what-is-hdmi-cec/

Press HDMI ARC button to listen to TV audio
Press HDMI 2/3/4/Optical/Coaxial button to listen to content from other devices

STEREO All Channel Stereo / Stereo Only

S

ALL CHANNEL STEREO = Enables Stereo playback on

surround speakers. Best for music, YouTubeTM and

boosting immersiveness for surround speakers.

STEREO ONLY = Enables playback with soundbar + Subwoofers only (no surround)

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

ENTER

RETURN

INFO

BASS

SIZE ROOM
DISPLAY

VOL

SETUP Access to advanced system settings. (Button only works when soundbar is in any HDMI (ARC/2/3/4) mode, see Page 25 for more information)
For expanded remote control guide, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-shockwafe- remote 14

DIRECT
D

Set DIRECT to recommended settings below for best surround. For Dolby/PCM audio: DOLBY SURR = Dolby All-Channel Surround + Height DOLBY UPMIX = Dolby All-Channel Surround Upmix NATIVE = Playback based on original surround format encoded for source material For DTS encoded content only. Cannot enable when Dolby or PCM content is playing NEURAL X = DTS All Channel Surround Sound Upmix

(See page 26 ACCESSING CHANNEL MAPPING/UPMIXING / DOWN-MIXING ON YOUR REMOTE)

MENU

Access to firmware upgrade and wireless subwoofers pairing. (Button only works when soundbar is in USB mode only, see page 27 ACCESSING MENU FUNCTIONS ON YOUR REMOTE)

INFO

Press INFO button to see the source audio format on the soundbar’s LED display: DOLBY ATMOS TRUEHD (Dolby Atmos encoded Dolby TrueHD) DOLBY ATMOS D PLUS (Dolby Atmos encoded Dolby Digital Plus) DOLBY ATMOS MAT** (Dolby Atmos metadata into lossless pulse-code modulation) DOLBY TRUEHD DOLBY D PLUS (Dolby Digital Plus) DOLBY DIGITAL DTS X DTS-HD MA (DTS HD Master Audio) DTS HD (DTS High Definition Audio) DTS DIGITAL (DTS Digital Surround) LPCM 7.1 (Linear Pulse Code Modulation 7.1) LPCM 5.1 (Linear Pulse Code Modulation 5.1) PCM 2.0 (Pulse Code Modulation)

** Xbox One X/S and Apple TV 4K come with a Dolby Atmos MAT encoder, which is designed to encode, decode and incorporate Dolby Atmos metadata into lossless pulse-code modulation (PCM) audio, allowing listeners to experience Dolby Atmos even in PCM audio.

DID YOU KNOW? Dolby Atmos is the latest Dolby’s object-based 3D surround sound format. It is encoded into Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus stream with metadata to extract and place the objects in relevant positions.

6 SETTING UP YOUR TV All units sold since Aug 2019 can receive Dolby Atmos surround via TV’s eARC when streaming with TV’s smart apps like Netflix (Note: not all TVs can output Atmos.)
What is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)?
Using HDMI ARC, your TV can send audio to the soundbar using a HDMI cable. You will need to connect your soundbar to your TV’s HDMI ARC port using a high speed HDMI 2.0 cable.
Audio settings for TV*
Setting the audio output: A) Go to Settings > Sound B) Select Speaker Settings C) Set as HDMI Audio Out
Setting the audio format: A) Go to Settings > Sound > Additional Settings B) Select Audio Format C) Set as Dolby Digital / DTS / Bitstream (whichever is available)

What is CEC?
CEC is a HDMI protocol that is only available when: 1. Your TV is CEC enabled. (Check with your TV manufacturer for more information) 2. The soundbar and TV is connected via a HDMI cable through the ARC ports. By doing so, you are able to control the soundbar’s volume and power functions with the TV remote.
Enabling CEC
From the SYSTEM menu, enable CEC and ARC (SAC) functions.
From the CEC menu, select Device Discovery to register the soundbar with the TV.
Enable CEC for TV only. Do not enable CEC for other source devices or inputs may switch randomly.
To disable CEC for the soundbar, see page 25.

Steps may differ based on TV brand. See your TV’s user manual for more information.
HDMI-CEC TV Trade names: Samsung (Anynet+), Sharp (Aquos Link), Sony (Bravia Sync), LG (SIMPLINK), Panasonic (HDAVI Control / EZ Sync / Viera Link), Philips (EasyLink), Vizio (CEC), Hitachi (HDMI-CEC). Naming may differ based on TV brand. See your TV’s user manual for more information.

Visit nakamichi-usa.com/best-sound for expanded list of TVs’ audio settings instructions. Visit bit.ly/hdmi-cec-settings or scan QR Code for HDMI-CEC setup instructions by device
If your devices are not listed on our website, please check with the device manufacturer’s manual
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Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”

7 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES HDMI CONNECTION SETUP

to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool

! HDMI cables transmit both audio and video content. To view video from these devices, turn the soundbar on, then set the soundbar input to HDMI IN [2], HDMI IN [3] or HDMI IN [4]. Set your TV input

Back of Soundbar

to the HDMI ARC port which the soundbar is connected.

HDMI IN [2] (Compatible with HDCP 2.2,
Dolby Vision & 4K HDR Pass-thru)

HDMI IN [3] (Compatible with HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision & 4K HDR Pass-thru)
Blu-ray Player

HDMI IN [4] (Compatible with HDCP 2.2,
Dolby Vision & 4K HDR Pass-thru)

HDMI OUT [1] (ARC TO TV)
(Compatible with HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision & 4K HDR Pass-thru)

Cable Set-Top Box / Streaming Box
! Connect devices with the same HDCP standards for seamless switching between sources. If there are devices with different HDCP standards, connect all HPCP 2.2 devices to soundbar
16 while connecting HDCP 1.4/2.0/2.1 devices to TV to avoid audio and video instability.

Game Console

TV

Cables may appear differently from the ones supplied.

7 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES (cont.) NON-HDMI CONNECTION SETUP

Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”
to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool

b

Game Console

Network Media Player Tablet/MP3 Player/Computer
! Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio are not supported on Optical, Coaxial and Aux connections 17

7 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES ADVANCED SETUP – FOUR-DEVICE SETUP FOR HDTV

Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”
to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool

VIDEO & AUDIO

HDMI IN*

! Switch the soundbar’s source to ARC for playing Device 4’s audio. (via TV’s ARC / eARC connection. DTS:X audio are not supported on ARC connection)

HDMI IN (ARC)
HDMI OUT [1] (ARC TO TV)

4

! If the device is not equipped with a HDMI

port, use an Optical or Coaxial output.

Dolby Atmos/DTS:X

device supported)

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7 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES (cont.) ADVANCED SETUP – FOUR-DEVICE SETUP FOR TV WITHOUT HDMI ARC

Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”
to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool

*HDMI IN
! Switch the soundbar’s source to OPTICAL or COAXIAL for playing Device 4’s audio. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats are not supported on these connections.

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT [1] (ARC TO TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO (OR)
Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AUDIO device not supported)
! If the device is not equipped with a HDMI port, use an Optical or Coaxial output.

Dolby Atmos/DTS:X device supported)

4
Dolby Atmos/DTS:X device supported) 19

7 CONNECTING YOUR CONTENT DEVICES CONNECTIONS CENTRAL – RECOMMENDED CONNECTION BASED ON DEVICES
! If you are using Optical connection option, connect all your content devices to TV.

Satellites

TV

Set-Top Boxes
Connect these devices directly to your TV via HDMI

Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”
to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool
Connect these devices directly to Soundbar Via HDMI
Streaming Devices

Connect TV HDMI ARC to Soundbar HDMI 1 ARC

Gaming Consoles

Blu-ray Players
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8 SETTING UP YOUR CONTENT DEVICES RECOMMENDED AUDIO SETTINGS FOR BEST AUDIO

Use our “Perfect Device Matching Tool”
to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devices. Scan QR code or visit bit.ly/device-matching-tool

APPLE TV® 4K (5th Gen) Setting Audio Output: Settings > Video and Audio > Audio > Audio Output > select HDMI Setting Audio Format: Settings > Video and Audio > Audio > 1. Audio Mode > select Auto 2. Reduced Loud Sounds > select OFF 3. Audio Format >
A. Change Format > select OFF B. Dolby Atmos > select ON
APPLE TV® (4th Gen) Setting Audio Output: Settings > Video and Audio > Audio > Audio Output > select Apple TV Setting Audio Format: Settings > Video and Audio > Audio > Surround Sound > select Dolby Digital 5.1
AMAZON FIRE® TV CUBE / FIRE® TV 4K Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > select Dolby Digital Plus over HDMI NOTE: When plugging Fire TV 4K directly to TV, set TV audio’s digital output format > select Dolby Digital
ROKUTM ULTRA 4K / ROKUTM 4 / ROKUTM 3 Setting Audio Format: Roku Ultra 4K: Settings > Sound > HDMI > select Dolby D+, DTS (Required for Netflix, Amazon and Hulu streaming) Roku 4 and 3: Settings > Audio > Audio Mode > select DD/DTS
ROKUTM MEDIA STICK Recommended Setup: Connect the device directly to TV via HDMI port and send out audio to soundbar via ARC Setting Audio Format: 1. ROKU Audio Settings: Settings > Sound > HDMI > select Dolby D+, DTS (Required for Netflix, Amazon and Hulu streaming) 2. TV Audio Settings: Digital Output Format > select Dolby Digital

PLAYSTATION® 4 PRO Setting Audio Output: Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Primary Output Port > select HDMI Out (Uncheck Output 5.1ch Audio box to allow 7.1ch Audio output) Setting Audio Format: 1. System Level Audio Settings:
Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Audio Format (Priority)

select Dolby Digital (Best for Netflix streaming) 2. Blu-ray Player Audio Settings: (Available when playing Blu-ray disc) Press Option button on controller > Settings > audio format > select Bitstream (Direct)
XBOX® ONE X Setting Audio Format: 1. System Level Audio Settings:
System > Settings > Display & Sound > Audio Output > Speaker Audio > a. HDMI Audio > select Bitstream Out b. Bitstream Format > select Dolby Atmos for Home Theater 2. Blu-ray Playback Audio Settings: Settings > Disc & Blu-ray > Blu- ray > a. Let my receiver decode audio > Enable (Check the box) b. Pass Blu-ray audio directly to your receiver? > select Pass
audio to receiver
NINTENDO® SWITCH Recommended Setup: Connect the device directly to TV via HDMI port and send out audio to soundbar via ARC Setting Audio Format: (Put the console in TV mode) 1. SWITCH Audio Settings:System Settings > TV Settings > TV Sound > Automatic 2. TV Audio Settings: Digital Output Format > select Dolby Digital

SAMSUNG BLU-RAYTM PLAYER Setting Audio Output: Settings > Sound > Sound Output

select HDMI Audio Setting Audio Format: Settings > Sound > Audio Output Format > select Bitstream (Unprocessed)
SONY® BLU-RAYTM PLAYER Setting Audio Output: Setup > System Settings > HDMI Audio Output > select Auto Setting Audio Format: Setup > Audio Settings > 1. Digital Audio Output > select Auto 2. DSD Output Mode > select Off 3. BD Audio MIX Setting > select Off 4. DTS Neo:6 > select Off 5. DSEE HX > select Off 6. Downmix > select Surround
DISH® Satellite TV SET-TOP BOX 1. Launch System Settings 2. Set Decoder to Dolby Digital 3. Set Mode to Line 4. Select Done
Xfinity® SET-TOP BOX A) Go to Setting B) Select Audio Codec C) Select HDMI or Optical D) Set Audio Range to Normal E) Set Audio Output to Fixed

Above is the recommended audio settings for a list of popular devices.

NVIDIA® SHIELD Setting Audio Format:

For full list of devices with our recommended audio settings, visit nakamichi- usa.com/best-sound or scan QR code on the right.

1. Nvidia Shield Audio Settings: Settings > Display & Sound > Other >

Advanced Settings > a. Stereo Upmix > turn On (For 2015 model only)

If your device is not listed on our website, please refer to its own user manual.

b. HDMI 5.1 Audio > turn On (For 2017 model only)

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REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
For expanded remote control guide, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-shockwafe- remote

1 POWER*

Turn ON/OFF the soundbar

2 PLAY/PAUSE

1

Play/pause audio playback (Bluetooth/USB mode only)

2

3 STOP

3

Stop audio playback (Bluetooth/USB mode only)

4 INPUT SOURCE

Select an audio input source (See page 23 for more details)

4

5 SYSTEM MEMORY

Save your personalized audio settings
5
(See page 31 for details)

6 EQ (EQUALIZER) Select different audio equalization presets

6

(See page 24 for details)

7

7 STEREO ONLY

8

Activate All Channel Stereo or Stereo Only

8 SETUP

9

Access to advanced system settings

10

(HDMI ARC/2/3/4 mode only, see page 25)

11

9 / BUTTON

12

Toggle different settings (SETUP/MENU function only)

10 ENTER BUTTON

Select desired settings (SETUP/MENU function only)

11 RETURN

13

Return to the previous selection (SETUP/MENU function only)

12 BASS + / –

Adjust the bass level

14

13 CENTER + / –

15

Adjust the center channel level

14 SS + / – (SURROUND SIDE)

Adjust the volume of both side surround channels

15 SB + / – (SURROUND BACK)

Adjust the volume of both back surround channels

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

ENTER

RETURN

INFO

BASS

SIZE ROOM
DISPLAY

VOL

22 * If HDMI CEC is connected between TV and soundbar, always use the TV or source device’s power button
on the remote to power “ON” the system. Always use the TV power button to power “OFF” the system.

16 MUTE

Mute/unmute the soundbar

17 NEXT

Skip to the next track (Bluetooth/USB mode only)

18 PREVIOUS

Return to the previous track (Bluetooth/USB mode only)

19 NIGHT

16

Normalize volume for night time listening

(Dolby/DTS:X audio only, see page 24 for details)

17 18

20 DIRECT Select different channel mapping/upmixing methods

(See page 26 for details)

21 MENU

Access to Firmware upgrade and wireless subwoofer

pairing (USB mode only, see page 27 for details) 19 22 SSE + / –

(SPATIAL SURROUND ELEVATION PROCESSING)

Select different SSE modes (See page 28 for details)

20 23 INFO

21

Display system information on the soundbar LED display

22

(See page 29 for details)

24 ROOM SIZE

Select a pre-defined optimized room size

23

(See page 30 for details)

24 25 VOL + / – (VOLUME)

25

Adjust the master volume of the soundbar

26 LED DISPLAY

26 27

Select between 3 pre-defined brightness for the front

LED Display. (DIM 0 = Display light will shut off

28

automatically)

29 27 TR + / – (TREBLE)

Adjust the high tones (treble) level

28 + / – (LIP SYNC)

Adjust the deviations in timing between audio and video

playback (HDMI 1 to 4, Optical or Coaxial input only,

see page 41 for details)

29 SUR (SURROUND ON/OFF)

SUR: All-channel surround sound

SUR: Surround speakers will be disabled

SELECTING DIFFERENT INPUT SOURCES ON YOUR REMOTE

Press source buttons to select an audio input source. Each input source will be displayed on the soundbar’s front LED display.

For expanded remote control guide, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-shockwafe- remote

b

OPT (OPTICAL) COAX (COAXIAL)

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

HDMI
ARC HDMI 4

HDMI 2
OPT

HDMI 3 COAX

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

Input Sources

MUSIC

MOVIE

GAME

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

23

ACCESSING AUDIO PRESETS ON YOUR REMOTE
EQ (EQUALIZER) Press the EQ buttons on your remote to select your desired EQ settings for your preference. The system will remember the last setting.

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

For expanded remote control guide, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-shockwafe- remote

MUSIC MOVIE

MUSIC MOVIE GAME

Creates the acoustic environment of your music and makes you feel like you are seated in front of the stage.
Reproduces the thrilling environment and takes you to the center of the action. Feel the dynamic excitement.
Reproduces sound field effects for all game genres and adds depth and spaciousness to your game’s surround sound

GAME

NEWS

Makes you feel like you are in the front row of a live talk show. Hear crystal clear dialog.

CLEAR VOICE

SPORTS

Reproduces the energetic environment of live sports broadcasts. Place the commentator’s voice center stage and lets the sounds that fill the stadium surround you.

CLEAR VOICE Enhances the clarity of dialog playback.

DSP OFF

Audio playback without using any pre-defined Nakamichi EQ settings.

MUSIC MOVIE GAME NEWS SPORTS CLEAR VOICE DSP OFF

GAME SPRTS

NIGHT MODE Night mode feature normalizes the overall volume to avoid sudden changes in loudness. This feature is available with DTS:X and DOLBY contents on HDMI, HDMI ARC, Optical and Coaxial inputs.

OFF (default) Volume normalization OFF. Maximum audio impact on video content.

NIGHT

50% 100%

50% of volume normalization 100% of volume normalization, recommended for night time listening

AUTO

Contextual adaptive volume normalization to retain audio dynamism during normalization (For DOLBY content only)

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DRC OFF DRC 50% DRC 100% DRC AUTO

DRC OFF DRC 50 DRC 100 DRC AUTO

ACCESSING

ADVANCED

SYSTEM

SETTINGS

ON

YOUR

REMOTE

(ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON HDMI ARC/2/3/4 MODE)

Function

SELECTION

OPTIONS

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

1 2

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

ENTER

RETURN

INFO

BASS

SIZE ROOM
DISPLAY

VOL

To use SETUP function, switch to HDMI ARC/2/3/4 input. SETUP function applies to all input sources.

1. Press the SETUP ( ) button to cycle through different system settings.

DRC

ECO

CROSS RSURR

DTS:X & DOLBY Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)
Power Saving

RESET D FRQ DIALG CEC-OTP LSURR
2. Press ENTER to select desired function for adjustment.
3. Available actions: a. Press / button to change the SELECTION value.

To select different settings or exit the SETUP function: a. Press RETURN button to quit the current action and back to
SETUP list to select different settings. b. Press SETUP button to exit SETUP function
4. Press ENTER button to save your settings value.
CEC-OTP: HDMI-CEC ONE TOUCH PLAY is a HDMI function on the soundbar that automatically switches between HDMI sources. (e.g. auto switch to ARC mode when a TV is powered on). By turning OFF the One Touch Play, you can manually select the input sources by using soundbar remote or Harmony universal remotes.

Subwoofer Crossover Frequency
Volume Balance for RIGHT Surround and Rear Speakers
Volume Balance for LEFT Surround and Rear Speakers
HDMI-CEC: One Touch Play
DTS:X Dialog Control (For DTS:X content only)
Dedicated Frequency (D FRQ)
Factory Reset (System will restart when selecting YES)

DRC (Default OFF)
ECO (Default ON)
CROSS (Default 180HZ)
RSURR (Default 00)

OFF 50% 100% AUTO OFF ON 110HZ 140HZ 180HZ
-3 to +3

LSURR (Default 00)
CEC-OTP (Default ON)
DIALG (Default +3)
ON OFF
RESET

-3 to +3
OFF ON DIA+1 to DIA+6 DF ON** DF OFF (Default) YES NO

see page 41 for more information. ** see page 37 for more information 25

ACCESSING CHANNEL MAPPING/UPMIXING ON YOUR REMOTE MUSIC MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO DIRECT DSP OFF

CHANNEL MAPPING Channel mapping/upmixing is essential because most content is not recorded in 9.2 channels. The soundbar utilizes different channel mapping methods to optimize your listening experience. Dolby & DTS

V

S

TUP

D DSP
MENU

encode their own content with their respective proprietary upmixers to optimize surround performance.

Dolby Upmixing (Available for Dolby and PCM contents)

NATIVE

Direct decode 2.1/5.1/7.1 channel audio (No audio upmixing). Best for music and Bluetooth. NATIVE

DIRECT

DOLBY UPMIX
DOLBY SURR (DEFAULT)

Dolby technology upmixes audio content to all audio channels.
Dolby technology upmixes audio content to all audio channels with vertical surround effects. (see page 41 for details)

DOLBY UPMIX DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY UPMIX DOLBY SURR

DTS Upmixing (Available for DTS content only)

NATIVE

Direct decode 2.1/5.1/7.1 channel audio (No audio upmixing). Best for music and Bluetooth.

DIRECT

DTS DIRECT
NEURAL:X (DEFAULT)

System DSP upmixes audio content to all audio channels.
DTS technology upmixes audio content to all audio channels. Set to NEURAL:X to receive audio from all rear speakers. (see page 40 for details)

NATIVE DTS DIRECT NEURAL: X

NATIVE DTS DIRECT NEURAL X

ALL CHANNEL STEREO / STEREO ONLY Mode*

ALLCH STEREO
STEREO ONLY

DTS, DOLBY & PCM
DTS
DOLBY & PCM

Enables 3 channel (Left, Center, Right) playback on the soundbar. Front channels are upmixed and outputted to surround speakers.
Enables 2-channels stereo playback using the right front and left front channels. It down-mixes DTS multi-channel signals to 2 Channels.
Enables 3-channels (Left, Center, Right) playback using the right front, center and left front channels. It down-mixes Dolby & PCM multi-channel signals to 3 Channels.

ALL CH STEREO STEREO ONLY

ALLCH STEREO STEREO ONLY

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Note: For Bluetooth * Available on latest

input, ALL CH STEREO mode will be turned ON firmware (FW35 onwards) only. See page 36 for

by default. instructions

on

checking

firmware

version

and

upgrading.

ACCESSING MENU FUNCTIONS ON YOUR REMOTE
(ONLY ACCESSIBLE ON USB MODE)

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

To use MENU function, please switch to USB input. Navigating the MENU SELECTION:
1. Press the MENU ( ) button cycle through different function (FWUPG -> SUB PAIR)

For expanded remote control guide, scan QR code or visit: bit.ly/71-shockwafe- remote

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MENU

SELECTION

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

1

FIRMWARE UPGRADE (See page 37 for details)

FWUPG

RETURN

ENTER

INFO

2

WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER PAIRING SUB PAIR
(See page 34 for details)

SIZE

BASS

ROOM

VOL

DISPLAY

2. Available actions:
a. Press / button to change the SELECTION FUNCTIONS b. Press ENTER to select desired function. c. Press RETURN ( ) button to quit the current action
and back to MENU ( ) list to select different function d. Press MENU ( ) button to exit MENU ( ) function

3. Press ENTER to confirm

FUNCTIONS
UPGRADING DONE FAIL PAIRING DONE FAIL

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ACCESSING SSE MODE ON YOUR REMOTE

SETUP RETURN

ENTER

SPATIAL SURROUND ELEVATION (SSE) MODE Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE is embedded with 3 proprietary advanced processing engines that unlock 7.1.4ch all-around surround MENU effects (SSE OFF = No vertical surround effects)
INFO

SSE 1

WHAT IS SSE PROCESSING?

SPATIAL

SURROUND ELEVATION

Performs spatial-amplification techniques to unlock extra details, enhance directionality and enlarge spaciousness of the surround sound experience

Executes upmixing, phase and volume improvements to optimize the clarity and balance of the surround sound across all channels, delivering up to 7.1.4 channels

Enables the processing of all the latest 3D object-based content, including Dolby Atmos, and interlaces a height effects sound layer

SSE 2

SSE 3

(8.2ft) (3.3ft) (3.3ft)
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(11.5ft)

(5ft)

( 14.8ft)

( 6.5ft)

ACCESSING INFO ON YOUR REMOTE

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

ENTER

RETURN

INFO

SIZE

BASS

ROOM

VOL

DISPLAY

Press INFO button to view system settings on the soundbar’s front LED display

FIRMWARE VERSION (FWXX, XX=FIRMWARE VERSION)
DEDICATED FREQUENCY (DF ON, DF OFF)
ECO MODE (ECO ON, ECO OFF)

AUDIO FORMAT (DOLBY ATMOS TRUEHD, DOLBY ATMOS D PLUS, DOLBY TRUEHD, DOLBY ATMOS MAT**, DOLBY D PLUS, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS X, DTS-HD MA, DTS HD, DTS DIGITAL, LPCM 7.1, LPCM 5.1, PCM 2.0)
UPMIXING / DOWNMIXING FORMAT (ALLCH STEREO, STEREO ONLY, DOLBY SURR, DOLBY UPMIX, NEURAL X, DTS DIRECT, NATIVE)

DTS:X DIALOG CONTROL (DIA+1 to DIA+6)

EQ MODE (MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, NEWS, SPRTS, CLEAR VOICE or DSP OFF)

HDMI-CEC ONE TOUCH PLAY

VOLUME (VOL00 to MAX)

(CEC-OTP ON, CEC-OTP OFF)

NIGHT MODE / DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL SSE MODE

(DRC OFF, DRC 50%, DRC 100%, DRC AUTO)

(SSE OFF, SSE 1, SSE 2, SSE 3) Note: When ALLCH STEREO / STEREO ONLY is selected, SSE Mode is disabled

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY BASS LEVEL (180HZ, 140HZ, 110HZ) (B 01 to B 10)

SURROUND LEFT OVERALL BALANCE (L-3 to L+3)

CENTER LEVEL

(CR 01 to CR 10)

SURROUND RIGHT OVERALL BALANCE TREBLE LEVEL (R-3 to R+3) (TR 01 to TR 10)

SURROUND BACK LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS LEVEL SURROUND LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS LEVEL (SB 01 to SB 10) (SS 01 to SS 10)

** Xbox One X/S and Apple TV 4K come with a Dolby Atmos MAT encoder, which is designed to encode, decode and incorporate Dolby Atmos metadata into lossless pulse-code modulation (PCM) audio, allowing listeners to experience Dolby Atmos even in PCM audio.

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ACCESSING ROOM SIZE ON YOUR REMOTE

For instant surround optimization to Small, Medium and Large rooms, there are 3 pretuned acoustic configurations.

SIZE

ASS

ROOM

VOL

DISPLAY

Room Size
Square feet Room dimension: Length x Width (feet)

Small 196 14 x 14

Medium (Average)
324

Large 484 or more

18 x 18 22 x 22 or bigger

LARGE ROOM

MEDIUM ROOM

SMALL ROOM

Left
( 8.2ft) 30

( 12.1ft)
Right
( 8.2ft)

Left
(6.5ft)

(9.8ft)
Right
(6.5ft)

(6.5ft)
Right Left
(5ft) (5ft)

SAVING AUDIO SETTINGS TO SYSTEM MEMORY

BLUETOOTH / USB MODE ONLY

AUX

SYSTEM MEMORY

1

2

USB NIGHT

MUSIC

MOVIE

CLEAR VOICE STEREO

V

S

SETUP

DIRECT
D

DSP OFF
DSP
MENU

ENTER

RETURN

INFO

BASS

SIZE ROOM
DISPLAY

VOL

Two sets of audio settings can be saved onto the soundbar’s memory, allowing quick access to your audio preferences.

FUNCTION

BUTTON

5 LED DIGITS ON SOUNDBAR

SYSTEM MEMORY

Customized Memory 1 Long press to SAVE1 Once saved, show M1SET
Customized Memory 2 Long press to SAVE2 Once saved, show M2SET

Saving settings to system memory:
1. Hold down the SYSTEM MEMORY 1 or 2
button until “SAVE1” or “SAVE2”, corresponding to the button pressed, is displayed on LED.
2. When the SYSTEM MEMORY 1 or 2 settings are
saved, “M1SET” or “M2SET” is displayed.
If system settings are already stored in the selected memory 1 or 2, the system overwrites the old settings.

Loading settings 1. Press the SYSTEM MEMORY 1 or 2 button once and the corresponding settings will be loaded. If the SYSTEM MEMORY 1 button is pressed, “M1” will be displayed.
The following audio settings can be saved to system memory: a) EQ mode b) Volume c) Bass d) Treble e) Center f) Surround L&R g) Surround Back L&R
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WIRELESS BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING

BLUETOOTH 4.1 WITH APTX
Stream music wirelessly from your mobile device via Bluetooth (BT) with aptX. BT audio transmission is often compressed using bit-rate reduction. Qualcomm aptX audio technology uses larger transmission bandwidth to allow higher resolution audio streaming, reproducing pure sound as good as wired connection.
Maximizing Signal
A Bluetooth signal has a range of up to 30 feet. If you hear any break-up or disconnect while streaming music from your device, move the source device closer to the soundbar.
Note: Soundbar will be switched to ALL CHANNEL STEREO in Bluetooth mode.
b

BLUETOOTH PAIRING
To pair the soundbar with a Bluetooth device: 1. Set your Bluetooth device into Bluetooth pairing mode
(discoverable) 2. Press and hold the Bluetooth ( ) button on the remote control
until the LED display on the soundbar shows “BT” blinking.
3. You can now search for the soundbar (SHOCKWAFE) using your Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to the user documentation of your device.
4. Play audio from your Bluetooth device. Volume can be controlled on your source device or soundbar remote control.
Note: If the soundbar detects a Bluetooth device that was previously connected, the soundbar will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device after Step 2
To disconnect the soundbar with a paired Bluetooth device: 1. Press and hold down the Bluetooth ( ) button on the remote
control until the LED display on the soundbar shows “BT” blinking. 2. The soundbar is ready to pair with a new device.

b
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RE-LINKING THE SUBWOOFERS WITH THE SOUNDBAR

During production, NAKAMICHI has already paired the subwoofer with the soundbar. However, they may need to be re-linked if there is no sound coming out from the subwoofer.
Turn off your TV speakers when programming your soundbar.

1. Ensure the soundbar and subwoofer are powered OFF 2. Power ON the subwoofer 3. Press and hold PAIRING button at the back of the
subwoofer until the BLUE LED light start blinking rapidly 4. Power ON the soundbar

5. Pair the soundbar to the subwoofer in 2 ways:
a. On the remote control i. Press the USB button on remote control to toggle USB mode ii. Press the menu button and toggle to SUB PAIR option iii. Press ENTER and the “PAIR-” will be shown on LED display
b. On the soundbar i. Press the button on the soundbar to toggle USB mode ii. Press and hold the DEMO button until “PAIR-” are shown on LED display.
6. The soundbar is in subwoofer pairing mode (LED display: “PAIR-“) 7. Once the linking process is completed, the soundbar’s LED display
will show “DONE” and the Blue LED at the back of the subwoofer will stay lit constantly

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WALL-MOUNTING YOUR SOUNDBAR SYSTEM
SOUNDBAR
bar
1

1

Insert the 2 mounting screws into the wall-mount screw holes, and then tighten them.

2

Place the included wall-mounting template against the wall under your TV. Mark the 4 bracket holes using a pencil.

3 Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs, drywall anchors
(for drywall), or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls).

Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home’s

construction. If in doubt, consult a professional installer.

3

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WALL-MOUNTING YOUR SOUNDBAR SYSTEM (cont.)
SURROUND SPEAKERS
To wall-mount the surround speakers: 1. Attach the mounting screws to the back of the
surround speaker. 2. Align and mount the surround speaker with the wall
mount bracket.

! Be sure your screws are attached to wood studs or drywall anchors (for drywall) or concrete anchors (for brick/concrete walls). Wall mounting tools are not included.

Mounting Screws
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FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Firmware upgrades that provide additional features and performance improvements are released occasionally. For more information, visit nakamichi- usa.com/71-sse-firmware
Do not perform this procedure unless firmware upgrade is necessary. Be sure to read the information supplied with the firmware before upgrading the firmware.

CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION: On the remote control toggle the INFO button until the LED display “FWXX”. The firmware version will be displayed.
SOUNDBAR FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Firmware upgrade process may take up to 5 to 10 minutes. Update progress is displayed on the front panel display when the firmware is upgrading. During each upgrading stage, there will be a numeric percentage to show its progress.

UPGRADING

UPG–

1. Insert the USB stick with the unzipped firmware file (.BIN format) into the soundbar’s USB port
2. Press the USB button on the remote control to USB mode 3. Press MENU button to navigate firmware upgrade function
(FWUPG on LED display) 4. Press and hold the ENTER button until “UPG–”
is displayed on front LED display 5. Firmware upgrading process will be displayed on the LED screen 6. Once the firmware is completed, the soundbar will restart
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MCU DSP HDMI Wireless Bluetooth

MCU00 DSP00 HDM00 tx00 BT00

DONE

Once the firmware is completed, the soundbar will restart automatically to default factory settings.

! If the soundbar detected the same firmware version installed, “FW UP TO DATE” will be displayed on the soundbar LED display.

HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING For web support, visit https://bit.ly/nakamichi-faq or scan QR code

1. HDMI ARC/CEC – No Sound or Video Performing a Soundbar Soft Reset can restore the soundbar settings back to factory default and refresh HDMI settings. If your TV’s connected to another sound system via HDMI previously, perform a Soundbar & TV Hard Reset + HDMI Connection Refresh to establish a new HDMI handshake.
Soundbar Soft Reset: 1. Switch to HDMI ARC input 2. Press SETUP button multiple times to locate RESET function 3. Press ENTER button to select the function 4. Press ENTER button again to confirm RESET function 5. The soundbar will restart automatically to complete the reset sequence. (“HELLO” appears on soundbar LED and it will be back to ARC mode by default)
Soundbar & TV Hard Reset + HDMI Connection Refresh: 1. While all source devices are on, disconnect all HDMI cables connected to TV and soundbar as well as TV to soundbar 2. Power OFF TV, soundbar and all source devices 3. Unplug all devices from the AC outlets 4. Wait for 5 minutes before plugging the TV, soundbar and source devices back to the AC outlets 5. Power ON the soundbar, TV and all source devices 6. While they are on, connect the TV and soundbar via HDMI ARC. Once the connection is established, connect the source devices one at a time. Use Perfect Device Matching Tool on page 22 to create a customized setup guide based on your source devices

2. Subwoofer or Surround Speakers Cut Out / Crackling / Popping: Enable dedicated frequency communication between the soundbar and the subwoofers & rear speakers. (*Available on FW34 firmware only)
1. Switch to any HDMI ARC input 2. Press SETUP button on the remote a few times until soundbar LED displays “D FRQ” 3. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to select “DF ON” 4. Press ENTER button on the remote
If you are still having issues with your subwoofers, visit: bit.ly/71 -subwoofer-audio-distortion. For other subwoofer related issues, visit: bit.ly/71-subwoofer-faq

To check for firmware version, press INFO button on the remote control multiple times until you see FWXX on the soundbar front LED panel.
3. The Soundbar or the Subwoofer Does Not Power On Please contact support @nakamichi-usa.com so we can work on a replacement (within 30 days of purchase). The system comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty.
4. No Sound from Surround Speakers Press the “DIRECT” or “STEREO” buttons on the remote to enable Dolby Surround, Dolby Upmix or All Channel Stereo to get sound from all speakers

5. Low Volume from Surround Speakers

Press the “STEREO” button on the remote to enable All

Chanel Stereo for maximum surround speakers output. Best

for YouTubeTM and music.

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SPECIFICATIONS
SOUNDBAR
6 x 2.5″ Full Range Driver 2 x 1″ High Frequency Tweeter
SURROUND BACK LEFT & RIGHT
1 x 3″ Full Range Driver (Each side) 1 x 1″ High Frequency Tweeter (Each side)
WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
1 x 8″ Down Firing Driver
CONNECTIVITY
HDMI (Dolby Vision & 4K HDR Pass-Thru) HDMI Out (ARC to TV) x 1 [HDCP 2.2] HDMI Input x 3 [HDCP 2.2] DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Input x 1 COAXIAL Input x 1
Analog AUX Audio Input x 1 BLUETOOTH 4.1, with aptX USB x 1
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PERFORMANCE
Channels: 7.1 Sound Pressure Level SPL: 105 dB Total Power: 600W Power Output: 330W (Soundbar) 90W (Surround Back Left & Right) 180W (Subwoofer) Frequency Response: 35Hz 22kHz
AUDIO PROCESSING
Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos MAT, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
REMOTE CONTROL
52-Key Backlit LED 7 EQ Modes Movie, Music, Sports, News, Game, Clear Voice, Night
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & POWER RATING
Soundbar: 45.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 Inches, 7.27 lbs. Subwoofer: 9.5 x 12 x 20.5 Inches, 19.1 lbs. Satellite Speaker: 5.0 x 5.4 x 8 Inches, 2.8 lbs. (Each) Power Input: Soundbar: 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz Subwoofer: 110 – 240V, 50/60 Hz

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only)
Nakamichi LLC (“Nakamichi”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Nakamichi will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished” means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product (“Labor Warranty”), Nakamichi will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective. If Nakamichi elects to replace the product after this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in effect, it will do so for the applicable labor charge.
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product (“Parts Warranty”), Nakamichi will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product; any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software.
Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Nakamichi authorized service facility specified. It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Nakamichi will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt is required.
Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Nakamichi.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of the Nakamichi product. This Limited Warranty does not cover Nakamichi products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory- applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States. This Limited Warranty is valid only for Nakamichi products purchased from the following authorized retailers with a valid receipt stating date, product description and purchase price: 1. Amazon.com (under seller “Nakamichi LLC”) 2. Best Buy 3. Ebay (under seller “nakamichi-usa”) 4. B&H Photo Video
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: NAKAMICHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights any you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Thank you for your purchase of this Product. If you have any questions or comments, please visit our website at www.nakamichi-usa.com/faq or email us at [email protected] Phone Support: (415) 805 6913 (Weekdays 10am – 6:45pm PST; Saturday, Holidays 10am – 4:45pm PST)
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GLOSSARY
This section explains the technical terms used in this user manual.
Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) Processing Technology Nakamichi’s proprietary processing technology: A set of processing algorithms that takes surround sound performance to a whole new level. For more info, visit nakamichi-usa.com /shockwafe-sse
Dolby Atmos object-based audio Dolby Atmos is an object-based audio format with the capability to reproduce up to 128 simultaneous objects. Every sound in a scene can be represented as a separate audio object that can be positioned and moved throughout the 3D space. For more information, visit https://www.dolby.com/us/en/brands/dolby-atmos.html

DTS:X

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home theater experience by DTS, Inc. It is commonly found on Blu-ray discs and it can carry up to eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a compressed digital audio format that supports 7.1-channel and up to 96 kHz/24-bit audio. It remains fully compatible with the existing DTS multichannel audio systems.
DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a compressed digital audio format developed by DTS that supports 5.1-channel audio. This technology is used for audio on most DVD discs.

Dolby Vision Dolby Vision transforms your TV experience with dramatic imaging with incredible brightness, contrast, color, details and dimensionality. And with the advanced capabilities in Dolby Vision, you’ll see there’s more to the story that generic HDR cannot reveal.

NEURAL:X Neural:X is the latest down-mixing/up-mixing and spatial remapping technology from DTS. It is built in to DTS:X to provide upmix of Neural:X-encoded data. In DTS:X for soundbars, Neural:X can produce up to 11.x channels.

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a lossless multi-channel audio codec developed by Dolby Laboratories which is used in home-entertainment equipment such as Blu- ray disc players and A/V receivers. It competes with DTS-HD Master Audio, a lossless codec from DTS.

DTS:X Dialog Control DTS:X Dialog Control allows you to boost the dialog, making the dialog more intelligible. People with impaired hearing may also benefit. Note that the content creator may disable the use of this feature in the mix, so that DTS:X Dialog Control may not always be available.

Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus, also known as Enhanced AC-3 is a digital audio compression scheme developed by Dolby Labs for transport and storage of multi-channel digital audio. This format is commonly found on many streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded, and transmitted. This is the basis of digital audio. Linear PCM is a lossless audio format sampled in a linear format, without any audio encoding. It provides the best audio compatibility among different devices.

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. that supports 5.1-channel audio. This technology is used for audio on most DVD discs.
Dolby Surround Dolby Surround expands on stereo to deliver sound from the sides, behind, and even above you, creating a natural, multidimensional sonic environment based on the science of how humans hear. Dolby audio in your home theater improves the power, clarity, and realism of sound by offering up to 7.1 discrete surround channels and up to 9.1 channels of sound with height dimension.

Lip Sync Video output sometimes lags behind audio output due to the complexity of signal processing caused by an increase in video signal capacity and internet streaming delay. Lip Sync is a technique to compensate the timing lag between audio and video output.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) DRC is an audio signal processing operation that reduces the volume of loud sounds or amplifies quiet sounds thus reducing or compressing an audio signal’s dynamic range. This is also known as volume normalization.

Dolby Upmix Dolby Upmix expands on stereo to deliver sound all around you by offering up to 7.X discrete surround channels and up to 9.X channels of sound. It is designed to bring cinematic surround sound to your home.
DTS:X object-based audio DTS:X uses a new technology called object-based audio that processes each sound contained in an audio source as an “object” and memorizes each object’s sound changes and positional changes in a sound field to control these changes during playback. For more information, visit
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Power Saving (ECO Mode) Designed to prevent electrical wastage and promote eco-friendliness. ECO Mode automatically puts the system to standby mode when there is no signal detected for 20 minutes.
Subwoofer Crossover Frequency The subwoofer crossover frequency is the frequency at which your speakers start to roll off and your subwoofer kicks in with low frequency effects and bass notes.

GLOSSARY
HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the world-wide standard interface for digital audio/video signal transmission. This interface transmits both digital audio and digital video signals using a single cable without any loss. HDMI complies with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and provides a secure audio/video interface. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website at “http://www.hdmi.org/”.
HDMI-CEC CONTROL HDMI-CEC Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI CEC control to the soundbar with an HDMI cable, you can control the soundbar (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations. Operation available from the TV’s remote control: · Standby synchronization. · Volume control including mute.

The soundbar is compatible with the following audio formats:

Audio signal types Audio signal formats

2ch Linear PCM

2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/24 bit

Multi-ch Linear PCM 7ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/24 bit Bitstream (SD Audio) Dolby Digital, DTS

Compatible media
CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. DVD-Audio, Blu-ray disc, HD DVD, etc.
DVD-Video, etc.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Bitstream (HD Audio) DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X

Online streaming media, Blu-ray disc, HD DVD

· Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device, and set the device appropriately.
· To decode audio bitstream signals on this unit, set the input source device appropriately so that the device outputs the bitstream audio signals directly. Refer to documentation supplied with the device for details.

HDCP HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a digital copy protection form that prevents copying of digital contents as it travels across connections (such as HDMI).
What is aptXTM? Qualcomm® aptXTM audio technology enhances the wireless sound quality of many of the world’s finest smartphones, speakers, headphones and tablets. Previously, these devices often had a reputation for providing average quality sound via Bluetooth, but with aptX, Bluetooth-enabled products can overcome that barrier and consistently deliver higher quality audio wirelessly.

HDMI (ARC) Audio signal types 2ch Linear PCM Bitstream (5.1ch)

Audio signal formats

Compatible media

2ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/24 bit

TV

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital

TV

DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

Audio signal types Audio signal formats

Compatible media

2ch Linear PCM

2ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/24 bit

CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc.

Bitstream (5.1ch) Dolby Digital, DTS Digital DVD-Video, etc.

The soundbar is compatible with the following video resolution:

VGA

· 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz

480i/60 Hz · 1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz

480p/60 Hz · 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

576i/50 Hz · 4K/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

576p/50 Hz
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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice: 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
RF Exposure Information This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision Compatible and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nakamichi LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Disposal and Recycling You must dispose of this product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains electronic components and a battery, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options.
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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.

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