Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: Nvidia Shield Version 8.0)
Select your Nvidia Shield Version
Audio Settings
Video Settings
HDMI CEC Settings
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 >
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For maximum stability, set HDMI Video Settings toYCbCr 4:2:0; 10 bits; Rec 2020. See video setting space for detailed instructions >
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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. AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
select ON >
Fixed Volume >
select ON
Volume Control >
CEC >
2. USB AUDIO MODE
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
USB Audio Mode >
select Surround Sound 5.1
Advance Sound Settings >
3. AUDIO FORMAT
Settings >
Device Preferences >
Display & Sound >
Advance Sound Settings >
Surround Sound >
Available Formats >
select Auto
(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
Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on soundbar (Dolby/DTS for best audio)
