Important Safety Instructions Read, keep and follow all instructions. When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your Heed all warnings. Unit. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. Do not use apparatus near water. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Important Safety Instructions There are no user serviceable parts inside each speaker. Never attempt to service each speaker or disassemble the backplate. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the product that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.
1.1 Package Contents Shockwafe Soundbar x 1 10” Wireless Subwoofers x 2 Surround Speakers x 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 MEM 1 MEM 2 ALL CH SURROUND STEREO INFO SETUP RETURN ENTER BASS SURROUND SPEAKERS ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION Surround Speaker Power Cables x 2 Remote Control w/ HDMI 2.1 Cable x 1 Subwoofer Power Cables x 2...
1.2 Controls & Connections Soundbar DEMO INPUT Play channel test tones Switch audio source VOLUME - / + Decrease or increase the volume POWER Turn ON or OFF Top View Bottom View BEST 3.5mm stereo analog audio input Aux In HDMI IN HDMI 2.1 input* [2] / [3]:...
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1.2 Controls & Connections 10” Subwoofers x 2 Back of Subwoofers Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Power Switch Power Port Pairing Status Indicator Pairing Button...
1.2 Controls & Connections Surround Speakers Back of Surround Speakers Pairing Button Status Indicator The LED turns off after connecting. Adjust the volume to check; it lights up if paired. Power Port Top of Surround Speaker Up-Firing Driver...
1.2 Controls & Connections Remote Control Insert Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA Batteries x 2) 1. Gently slide the back cover in the direction indicated by the arrow until it is fully detached. 2. Insert 2 x AAA Batteries and gently push the cover back into place. Back of Remote Control Once TV HDMI connection is established, use your TV / content device’s remote control to power ON the entire system.
2.1 Soundbar and Subwoofer Placement Wireless subwoofers provide ultimate placement flexibility that suits your listening environment. Refer to the back of each subwoofer to check if it is the Left or Right subwoofer. BEST i. Front Corners of the Room ii.
2.2 Surround Speakers Placement Refer to the back of each surround speaker to check if it is the Left or Right surround speaker. Soundbar Option A Option A Option B Option B The bottom speaker driver of the surround speakers should be at ear level. Wireless antennas are built into each wireless speaker.
3.1 Power On System 1. Connect power to each subwoofer. Toggle the power 2. Connect power to each surround speaker. switch to "ON" position. Note: No power switch for surround speakers. 3. Connect power to the soundbar (bottom) 4. The subwoofers and surround speakers power on and off automatically with the soundbar. Once the soundbar is powered off, the subwoofers and surround speakers will go into standby mode.
3.2 Set up HDMI ARC/eARC with your TV Establishing a Connection Using the Nakamichi HDMI 2.1 cable, connect Shockwafe Wireless to your TV's HDMI IN (ARC/eARC) port. Connect cable to the HDMI ARC/eARC port of the TV. ARC / EARC...
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3.2 Set up HDMI ARC/eARC with your TV Audio Settings for TV Configure your TV's audio settings for optimal surround sound output. Setting the audio output: Go to Settings > Sound. Select Speaker Settings. Set to HDMI Audio Out. For eARC-equipped TVs, check your TV settings and turn on eARC mode if available. This might be found under the advanced/expert options of your TV.
3.2 Set up HDMI ARC/eARC with your TV Connecting Content Devices Using a TV without HDMI eARC/ARC? Use our Perfect Device Matching Tool Scan this QR code to learn how to create a custom setup guide based on your connect your TV to Shockwafe TV and devices.
3.4 Recommended Device Audio Settings With new devices constantly emerging and device configurations continuously evolving, access our recommended settings for each device by scanning the QR codes below. Device QR Code Device QR Code Apple TV Amazon Fire Stick / Fire Cube Streaming Devices Roku Premiere Roku Ultra 4K...
3.5 Configure your TV for 4K120/8K60 Video Passthrough Proceed with this only if a HDMI device that supports 4K12/8K60 (e.g. gaming console) is connected to the soundbar. Tip: 4K120Hz video passthrough typically needs to be activated manually through your TV's video settings.
3.6 Using Bluetooth Wireless Audio ® Bluetooth 5.3 Stream music wirelessly from your favorite devices via Bluetooth [ /BT]. Bluetooth 5.3 brings meaningful improvements to wireless stability over previous protocols, allowing your favorite devices to stream audio content to Shockwafe Wireless at further distances.
3.7 Connecting to Wi-Fi Connect Shockwafe Wireless to Wi-Fi to allow the system to download and install firmware upgrades automatically. Shockwafe Wireless is able to connect to 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz Wi-Fi networks. To do so, download the mobile application. Then, follow instructions in app. A Wi-Fi connection will be established when you connect your Apple device to Shockwafe Wireless using AirPlay 2.
3.9 Using AirPlay (Apple Devices Only) AirPlay lets you stream music and other content from your Apple devices to Shockwafe Wireless using your Wi-Fi network. Steps and menu names may differ slightly based on your device and software version. This guide is tailored for iPhone users. Connecting Shockwafe Wireless to Wi-Fi Set Input Source: Make sure the Shockwafe Wireless is not in mode (e.g., set it to TV input).
[SS], Surround Back [SB], Front Height [FH], Middle Height [MH] or Rear Height [RH] Channel Volume. See Section 5.3, pg 34 for details. AHD: Configure Nakamichi proprietary technology for enhanced height effects. See ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION Section 5.5, pg 36.
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4.1 Remote Functions Selecting Different Input Sources Press one of these buttons to select an input source. Each input source will be shown on the soundbar display. Input Source Button LED Display TV eARC / TV ARC HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 3...
4.2 Surround, Equalizer (EQ) & Night Mode (DRC) MEM 2 MEM 1 Surround Mode Channel mapping / upmixing is essential because most content is not encoded in 11.2.6 channels. Shockwafe Wireless offers a variety of channel mapping methods to optimize your listening experience. Dolby and DTS employ their ALL CH SURROUND STEREO...
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4.2 Surround, Equalizer (EQ) & Night Mode (DRC) Surround Mode Upmixing (for DTS / DTS-HD / DTS-HD MA / DTS:X content) Note: When playing Dolby or PCM content, it is not possible to select DTS modes. DTS Neural:X technology will upmix most DTS encoded audio content to all audio channels with vertical DTS Neural:X...
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Experience the energetic environment of live sports broadcasts. Hear Sports the commentator’s voice take center stage, while sounds that fill the stadium surround you. DSP OFF DSP OFF Audio playback without using any predefined Nakamichi EQ setting.
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4.2 Surround, Equalizer (EQ) & Night Mode (DRC) Equalizer (Audio Presets and Night Mode) MEM 2 MEM 1 Night Mode / Dynamic Range Compress (DRC) This feature normalizes loud sounds, ideal for clear audio during nighttime or quiet listening. ALL CH SURROUND Available with DTS and DOLBY encoded content on HDMI, HDMI ARC/eARC and STEREO...
5.1 BASS and Treble ENTER Shockwafe Wireless comes with a variety of tonal adjustments that allow you to personalize the listening experience. Tone controls can be adjusted from 0 to 10 steps. BASS SURROUND SPEAKERS Button LED Display Description ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION Bass __ BASS Adjusts the overall volume of low-frequency...
5.2 Channel Configuration Soundbar Front Heights Middle Heights Left, Center & Right Inner Surrounds Outer Surrounds Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Back Channels Rear Heights Side Channels Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker...
5.3 Channel Volume Adjustments Channel Volume controls can be adjusted from 0 to 10 steps. Button LED Display Description Center __ CR +/- Adjusts the volume of the Center channel in the soundbar (delivers most of the dialogue for video content). SS +/- Adjusts the volume of the Side channels in the Surround Speakers...
SETUP RETURN 5.4 Height Channel Volume ENTER Shockwafe Wireless features a total of 6 up-firing channels. Each side of the soundbar includes an up-firing driver and tweeter for the front height channel. The up-firing driver closest to the center handles middle height channel content. The remaining 2 up-firing speakers are in the surround speakers.
SURROUND SPEAKERS 5.5 Adaptive Height Dispersion Get the most immersive height surround performance based on the acoustics of your listening environment with Nakamichi’s proprietary Adaptive Height Dispersion (AHD) processing technology. ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION AHD Modes/ Function LED Display AHD OFF Delivers height performance as intended by the movie director.
5.6 Save Your Favorite Settings HDMI 2 HDMI 3 2 sets of audio settings can be saved onto Shockwafe Wireless’ memory, allowing quick access to your favorite audio preferences for different content (e.g. movies and music). A. Saving Settings to System Memory MEM 2 MEM 1 1.
5.7 Using the INFO Button (eARC/ARC) ALL CH SURROUND STEREO INFO Each click of the INFO button unveils the following details on the soundbar display: SETUP RETURN ENTER Information Displayed Description BASS SURROUND SPEAKERS Audio content type currently received from source device. (See Section 4.2A, pg 27) Audio Format Surround Mode Currently selected upmixing mode.
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5.7 Using the INFO Button (eARC/ARC) ALL CH SURROUND STEREO INFO Each click of the INFO button unveils the following details on the soundbar display: SETUP RETURN ENTER Information Displayed Description BASS SURROUND SPEAKERS HDMI CEC HDMI-CEC One Touch Play (CEC ON/OFF) Right Surround Right Surround Balance Adjustment Level...
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7.1 Using The Setup Button ALL CH SURROUND STEREO INFO SETUP. Use Press , or press repeatedly to cycle through SETUP RETURN settings. Press ENTER to select. to browse options, ENTER to save changes. Press ENTER Press to exit settings. LED Display Function BASS...
7.2 Audio and Miscellaneous Settings These settings can be accessed through the SETUP button. Audio Settings LED Display Function LIPSYNC Lip Sync Adjustment: When TV video appears slower than the audio from the Default: 0ms soundbar, adjust this until both are in sync. (Options: 0ms to 200ms, increments of 10ms) Low Frequency Effects Level Adjustment: Decreases the volume of low-frequency effects.
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7.2 Audio and Miscellaneous Settings These settings can be accessed through the SETUP button. Miscellaneous Settings LED Display Function Soundbar Screen Brightness Options: Increase or reduce the brightness of the soundbar LCD SCRN display. Default: BRIGHT 3 (Options: BRIGHT 0, BRIGHT 1, BRIGHT 2, BRIGHT 3. At 0, the soundbar display auto-turns off after a few seconds.
7.3 Room Calibration Easy Setup The Calibration tab provides the option to customize Shockwafe Wireless’s playback to better suit your listening environment. Easy sound setup customizes and delivers instant room calibration for most rooms. Adjust room size 1. Press SETUP button repeatedly until “RM SIZE” is shown on the soundbar display. 2.
7.4 Calibration Settings Full Calibration Advanced users can manually enter distances between speakers and nearby walls using the ‘Nakamichi Remote’ mobile application. This fully optimizes Shockwafe Wireless audio output for the listening environment. General Steps Install the mobile application and pair your smartphone with Shockwafe Wireless.
7.5 Wireless Transmission Settings By default, Shockwafe Wireless uses the 5 GHz frequency band to communicate with its wireless subwoofers and surround speakers. In rare instances, nearby wireless networks (e.g. home Wi-Fi) may conflict with the system’s wireless audio transmission, causing interruptions in the sound from the surround speakers and / or subwoofers. You can adjust the following settings to optimize Shockwafe Wireless’...
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Section 7 DEMO WITH CHANNEL TEST TRACKS...
Demo with Channel Test Tracks Power on the soundbar and press on the touch panel. Press RETURN on the remote to end the Demo at any time. Tracks Available: Soundbar Display Description Name of Channel being Plays channel test tones across each channel, using the following sequence: played: 7.FRONT HEIGHT 6.MIDDLE HEIGHTS...
9.1 Check the Firmware Version Firmware upgrades are released periodically to offer additional features and enhance performance. To check your current firmware version: With the system powered on, press the INFO button repeatedly until the display shows “FW XXX“. The current firmware version will be displayed. 9.2 Perform a Firmware Upgrade Ensure that the soundbar, subwoofers and surround speakers are all powered on and connected before starting a firmware upgrade.
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9.2 Perform a Firmware Upgrade Once firmware is downloaded, the soundbar will show: FW DONE. PRESS POWER TO UPGRADE SYSTEM NOT USABLE DURING UPGRADE Power off Shockwafe Wireless through your TV or soundbar remote to start the upgrade. The following may be displayed while the firmware is being upgraded: UPGRADING - DO NOT TURN OFF UPG DONE...
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This step is essential for Shockwafe Wireless to recognize the firmware file. Download Official Nakamichi Firmware Visit support.nakamichi-usa.com/shockwafe-wireless/firmware-upgrade to download a ZIP file containing the latest firmware. Unzip the ZIP file. Copy the firmware file directly into your USB drive. No folder creation required.
9.3 Perform a Factory Reset A factory reset is strongly recommended after each firmware upgrade to refresh and optimize the system. All custom presets, input names and calibration values will be reset. Take a screenshot of your settings in the mobile application before performing this step.
10.1 Check Wireless Components Connection Status Check the LED lights on the subwoofers / surround speakers. These lights indicate the connection status of the wireless components. LED Indicator Status Connected to Shockwafe Wireless. Solid Blue Lights will turn off after a few seconds of being connected. To re-activate, adjust the volume level.
10.2 Re-pairing Subwoofers 1. Connect power to each subwoofer. Toggle the power 2. Press and hold the pairing button behind the switch to "ON" position. subwoofers until the blue LED blinks rapidly. Blue LED PAIRING The subwoofers will stay in pairing mode for 180 seconds. Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe.
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10.2 Re-pairing Subwoofers 3. Press and hold on the top of the soundbar for 5 seconds while system is on. SETUP button, and navigate to SUB|SUR PAIR. Then, press ENTER. Alternatively, press the 4. The soundbar will search for subwoofers to pair with. The display indicates which subwoofers have been successfully connected.
10.3 Re-pairing Surround Speakers 1. Connect the surround speakers to power. 2. Press and hold the pairing button on the top of the surround speaker until the blue LED blinks rapidly. Back of surround speakers The surround speakers will stay in pairing mode for 180 seconds. Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe.
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10.3 Re-pairing Surround Speakers 3. Press and hold on the top of the soundbar for 5 seconds while system is on. SETUP button, and navigate to SUB|SUR PAIR. Then, press ENTER. Alternatively, press the 4. The soundbar will search for surround speakers to pair with. The display indicates which surround speakers have been successfully connected.
11.1 Specifications Speaker Driver and Power Specifications soundbar 54” chassis containing: • 8 x 2.75” Punktkilde Full Range Drivers • (Left, Right, Inner and Outer Surround Channels) • 2 x 3” Punktkilde Full Range Drivers (Center Channel) • 4 x 3” Punktkilde Full Range Up-firing Drivers •...
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11.1 Specifications Core Features Codecs and Formats Dolby Atmos Supported Supported Codecs: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital DTS:X Supported Codecs: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround LPCM 7.1, LPCM 5.1, PCM EQ Modes: Movie, Music, Game, News, Sports, No EQ Night Mode Adaptive Height Dispersion (AHD) Technology...
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11.1 Specifications Shockwafe Wireless is compatible with the following audio codecs and formats: HDMI inputs/ARC/eARC Audio Signal Types Audio Signal Formats Compatible Inputs 2 Ch Linear PCM 2 Ch. 32-192kHz. 16 / 24 / 32 bit TV HDMI ARC / eARC. HDMI Inputs Multi-Ch Linear PCM 7.1 Ch, 32-192 kHz.
7.1-channel and up to 96kHz / 24-bit audio. It remains fully compatible with the existing DTS multichannel audio systems. Nakamichi’s exclusive height processing technology that unlocks the maximum potential of height effects for different content types and DTS-HD Master Audio listening preferences.
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11.2 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.
11.3 Legal and Compliance Model No.: Shockwafe Wireless Dperations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only. FCC Compliance Statement: 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.
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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.
12.2 Sound Optimization Tips Room acoustics greatly affect your overall experience. Try these tips to maximize subwoofer performance. Symptom Remedy Adjust Volume Bass too overpowering Lower the bass level: On the remote, toggle the bass button down. Change EQ to Movie 2/3, Music 2/3, News or DSP OFF. Adjust Bass Tone Lower subwoofer crossover frequency Press SETUP button repeatedly until “CROSSOVR”...
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12.2 Sound Optimization Tips Room acoustics greatly affect your overall experience. Try these tips to maximize subwoofer performance. Symptom Remedy Change Surround Mode: Surround channels too Press SURROUND on your remote to switch to “Dolby Surround” (or “Neural X”, for DTS loud •...
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12.2 Sound Optimization Tips Room acoustics greatly affect your overall experience. Try these tips to maximize subwoofer performance. Symptom Remedy Uneven/imbalanced Increase the Volume of the Softer Surround Speaker surround speaker SETUP button repeatedly until ‘RSURR’ or ‘LSURR’ is displayed by the Press volume (due to soundbar.
12.3 Troubleshooting 1. HDMI eARC / ARC - No sound or video / System switching sources erratically A. Restoring Factory Settings (“Soft Reset”) Method 1: Via the Soundbar Power on Shockwafe Wireless. on the soundbar for 5 seconds, or until "SYSTEM RESET" appears on the soundbar display. Tap and hold The system will reset itself and apply factory settings, then display “REBOOT”.
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12.3 Troubleshooting 3. TV is not sending sound from streaming apps / devices connected to Shockwafe Wireless Ensure the soundbar is connected to the TV via the designated HDMI eARC/ARC ports on both devices. For brand-specific TV audio settings, Use the HDMI 2.1 cable included in box. scan the QR code or visit: HDMI eARC and HDMI-CEC may need to be enabled bit.ly/sw-wireless-best-sound...
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12.3 Troubleshooting 6. Subwoofer or surround speakers sound abnormalities Cut out / crackling / popping / distortion: When there is a 5.8Ghz wireless device in close range to Shockwafe Wireless that is using the same frequency (e.g. home Wi-Fi router), the soundbar’s wireless connection to the subwoofer and surround speakers may be affected.
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12.3 Troubleshooting 7. No surround sound or surround sound volume is lower than expected Ensure your device is sending surround sound to Shockwafe Wireless. Only devices connected via HDMI or optical can send surround sound to Shockwafe Wireless. Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 transmission are limited to stereo sound output. When using Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or Aux-In or playing stereo content, press ALL CHANNEL STEREO to send stereo sound to the surround speakers.
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(USB 2.0 / 3.0 with capacity of less than 32GB, formatted in FAT / FAT32). Download a fresh copy of the firmware from our website (support.nakamichi-usa.com/shockwafe-wireless/firmware-upgrade). Delete any previously downloaded firmware file from your USB drive and replace with this copy.
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12.3 Troubleshooting 14. I cannot connect my Apple device to the soundbar via AirPlay 2 Ensure that Shockwafe Wireless is set to an input source other than Bluetooth. Verify that your soundbar and Apple device are in an area with strong Wi-Fi signal strength. Check that no other Apple devices are connected to the soundbar via AirPlay 2.
12.4 Share Your Experience! Need More Assistance? The Nakamichi Concierge is here to optimize the performance of your Shockwafe Wireless. Should you need any assistance, please contact us. : +1 (415) 888 9626 : support@nakamichi-usa.com Operating Hours • 10AM to 6:45PM PST Weekdays •...
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