Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: Nvidia Shield Pro TV 2019)
Select your Nvidia Shield Version
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:​
NOTE
Connect Nvidia Shield TV Pro (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 >
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NOTE
Connect Nvidia Shield TV Pro (HDMI OUT) to soundbar HDMI 2 or 3 (processing prioritized ports) with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
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The Nividia Shield is capable of supporting lossless formats such as Dolby Atmos TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. With an HDMI 2.1 and an eARC TV, you will be able to have the Shield plugged into either or to get the best possible audio quality.
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1. AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
Volume Control >
CEC >
select ON
2. USB AUDIO MODE
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
USB Audio Mode >
select Surround Sound 5.1
Advanced Sound Settings >
3. AUDIO FORMAT
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
Advanced Sound Settings >
Surround Sound >
Dolby Audio Processing >
Available Formats >
select Auto
select ON
(When Auto is selected, Dolby Atmos, Dolby MAT, AC3 (Dolby Digital), E-AC3 (Dolby Digital Plus/ DD+), DTS and Dolby TrueHD are defaulted ON.)
4. STEREO UPMIX
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
Advance Sound Settings >
Surround Sound >
Stereo Upmix (Upmix Stereo Streams to 5.1 PCM) >
select OFF
5. COMFORT NOISE ON HDMI
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
Play comfort noise on HDMI >
select ON
Advance Sound Settings >
Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on soundbar (Dolby/DTS for best audio)