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DRAGON is compatible with the following audio codecs and formats:
HDMI inputs/ARC/eARC

11.1 Specifications

Audio Signal Types

Audio Signal Formats

Compatible Inputs

2 Ch Linear PCM

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

TV HDMI ARC/eARC, HDMI Inputs

Multi-Ch Linear PCM

7.1 Ch, 32-192kHz. 16/24-bit

TV HDMI ARC/eARC, HDMI Inputs

Bitstream (SD) - 5.1ch

Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC

TV HDMI ARC/eARC, HDMI Inputs

Bitstream (HD Audio)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos TrueHD, Dolby Atmos MAT,

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio,

DTS:X

TV HDMI eARC, HDMI Inputs

• 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 bitstream audio signals . Refer to

documentation supplied with the device for details.

Bitstream (HD Audio)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Digital Plus

TV HDMI ARC/eARC, HDMI Inputs

Digital Audio Signal (Optical)

Recommended for: CD / DVD playback and devices without HDMI output.

Audio Signal Types

Audio Signal Formats

2 Ch Linear PCM

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

Bitstream (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC

Aux In:

2 Ch Linear PCM, 32 – 192kHz, 16 / 24-bit

Summary of Contents for DRAGON 11.4.6

Page 1: ...Owner sManual 11 4 6 ...

Page 2: ...ture condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on DRAGON to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of DRAGON and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place DRAGON in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ve...

Page 3: ... the QR Code or visiting bit ly dragon advanced guide 13 1 CONNECTING YOUR TV VIA DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX IN 13 2 EXTERNAL AUDIO OUTPUT 13 3 INTEGRATE DRAGON WITH LEARNING UNIVERSAL REMOTES Table of Contents 6 On Screen Display Using the OSD Audio Settings Video Settings Calibration Settings System Settings 7 Surround Demo Channel Test Tracks 8 Mobile Application Installation Functions 9 Firmware Upgr...

Page 4: ...4 4 4 4 section 1 Meetdragon ...

Page 5: ...TER SUB SUB RETURN INFO HOME TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPT HDMI 4 USB AUX OUTPUT ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS Surround Speaker Power Cables x 2 Subwoofer Power Cables x 2 Length 10 ft each Main Unit Power Adapter x 1 Length 5 ft Main Unit Power Cable x 1 Length 5 ft Dual 8 Wireless Subwoofers x 2 Omni Motion Reference Surrounds x 2 ...

Page 6: ...p View Bottom View Aux Out Opt Out Aux In Opt In USB DC IN 3 5mm stereo analog audio output Optical audio output 3 5mm stereo analog audio input Optical audio input For firmware upgrade only Power Supply HDMI IN 2 3 4 HDMI Out TV 1 HDMI 2 1 input HDMI 2 1 output with ARC eARC BEST All the HDMI inputs and output support 4K120 8K60 Dolby Vision 4K HDR Passthrough HDCP 2 3 VRR ALLM QFT ...

Page 7: ...7 1 2 Controls Connections B Quad Subwoofers Back of Subwoofers Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer L PAIRING 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Power Switch 1 Power Port 2 Pairing Status Indicator 3 Pairing Button 4 PAIRING R ...

Page 8: ...8 1 2 Controls Connections C Omni Motion Reference Surrounds Back of Surround Speakers Top of Surround Speaker Power Port Pairing Button with Status Indicator PerfectHeight Mechanism Pg 14 ...

Page 9: ...ith DRAGON between Bluetooth or Infrared Once TV HDMI connection is established use your TV content device s remote control to power ON the entire system Always use your TV s remote control to power OFF the entire system Infrared Transmission Mode allows Learning Universal Remotes to control DRAGON Scan QR code to access Section 13 3 for more info Bluetooth The default mode recommended Allows remo...

Page 10: ...commends using speaker stands for best fit with the surround speakers Optional Nakamichi DRAGON Surround Speakers stands Purchase your main unit wall mount here https bit ly main unit mount Purchase your Speaker Stands here bit ly dragon speaker stands If you are unfamiliar with power tools installation or the layout of electrical wiring in the walls of your home consult a professional installer P...

Page 11: ...11 section 2 Setup ...

Page 12: ... and grilles If bass performance seems too strong overpowering or you have a room with uneven wall distances refer to Section 12 2 pg 76 to optimize DRAGON for your room acoustics Wireless subwoofers and surround speakers provide ultimate placement flexibility that suits your listening environment Allows bass frequencies to blend with front channels Corner placement maximizes bass performance i Fr...

Page 13: ...urrounds are pointed directly at the listener s seating area Wireless antennas are built into each wireless speaker Keep all speakers away from fish tanks water and metal objects Purchase optional speaker stands and wall mounts customized for DRAGON here bit ly dragon speaker stands DRAGON Right Sub Left Sub Option B Option B Option A Option A Refer to the back of each surround speaker to check if...

Page 14: ...ts towards with the listening area The PerfectHeight Mechanism is an innovation developed by Nakamichi that allows height effects to be directed towards the listener regardless of placement room shape or seating position 2 3 PerfectHeight Mechanism A Setting PerfectHeight Top of Surround Speaker Max Max ...

Page 15: ...m beyond its designed range of movement Does your room have uneven ceilings Optimize height channel balance by referring to Section 12 2 pg 77 Placement 1 Back of Couch DRAGON Right Sub Left Sub Placement 2 Side of Couch DRAGON Right Sub Left Sub Recommended position marker Position II Recommended position marker Position I Default B Reference Placement ...

Page 16: ...16 section 3 CONNECT ...

Page 17: ...surround speakers 1 2 3 L PAIRING 1 2 3 Connect power to the main unit Bottom 4 The Subwoofer and Surround Speakers are automatically connected when the main unit is turned on Once the main unit is powered off the subwoofers and surround speakers will go into standby mode You do not need to turn off the subwoofers and surround speakers after each use Applies for left surround speaker 1 2 ...

Page 18: ... between your audio system and TV over a single HDMI connection Essentially HDMI ARC eARC enables a single TV s HDMI port to function as both a video input and audio output eARC supports advanced audio formats including Dolby Atmos TrueHD and Dolby Atmos Digital Plus Do not connect DRAGON to a TV via Bluetooth Bluetooth audio connections are unable to deliver surround sound to sound systems and wi...

Page 19: ...l that allows the TV to control DRAGON s functions e g power volume source selection via a single TV remote Requirements 1 Your TV is CEC enabled Check with your TV manufacturer for more information 2 DRAGON and TV are connected via a HDMI cable through the ARC eARC ports Enabling CEC From the TV s SYSTEM menu enable CEC and ARC functions From the CEC menu select Device Discovery to register DRAGO...

Page 20: ...mos and DTS X audio are not supported on ARC connection Connect devices with the same HDCP standards for seamless switching between sources If there are devices with different HDCP standards connect all HDCP 2 3 devices to DRAGON while connecting HDCP 1 4 devices to TV to avoid audio and video instability Use our Perfect Device Matching Tool to create a custom setup guide based on your TV and devi...

Page 21: ...R codes below 3 4 Recommended Device Audio Settings For other devices scan the QR code or visit bit ly dragon best sound Device QR Code Device QR Code Apple TV Roku Premiere Nvidia SHIELD PRO 4K XBOX Series X Sony Blu ray Player DISH NETWORK Amazon Fire Stick Fire Cube Streaming Devices Roku Ultra 4K PlayStation 5 Nintendo Switch DIRECTV Xfinity TV Box ...

Page 22: ...t External Inputs HDMI Signal Format For the HDMI eARC port which DRAGON is connected to either change the setting to HDMI 2 1 or Enhanced Alternatively look for Game Mode on the TV and switch it to Auto On Feature is only available on select TVs that support 4K120 8K60 input Tip 4K120Hz 8K60 video passthrough typically needs to be activated manually through your TV s video settings Visit our Help...

Page 23: ...blished 4 Play audio from your Bluetooth device Volume can be controlled via your source device or DRAGON s remote control Note Whenever DRAGON is switched to Bluetooth mode it will attempt to reconnect with the last device it was paired to To disconnect DRAGON from a paired Bluetooth device 1 Press and hold the button on the remote control until PAIRING is shown on DRAGON s LED display 2 Then BT ...

Page 24: ...24 section 4 Control ...

Page 25: ...urround For Dolby LPCM PCM audio DTS Neural X For DTS audio STUDIO On the main unit are used to enhance the left and right channels creating a powerful front presence DTS DIRECT NATIVE Directly decodes 2 1 5 1 7 1 channel without upmixing See Section 4 2A pg 27 for more details OUTPUT Plays audio content using external devices connected to DRAGON s Optical Aux Out Dragon will be muted Section 13 2...

Page 26: ...input source Each input source will be displayed on the main unit s front LED display ALL CH STEREO SURROUND TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPT HDMI 4 USB AUX OUTPUT Input Source Button TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 OPT Optical Bluetooth AUX Auxiliary 3 5mm Stereo input LED Display TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 OPTICAL BT AUX ...

Page 27: ...lby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos and LPCM 7 1 LPCM 5 1 PCM content Dolby technology will upmix audio content to all audio channels with vertical surround effects Dolby PCM LPCM content are directly decoded without audio upmixing DOLBY SURROUND DTS Neural X Default DTS Direct Native Upmixing for DTS DTS HD DTS HD MA DTS X content DTS Neural X technology will upmix most DTS en...

Page 28: ...ght channels are powered by 4 speaker drivers and an AMT tweeter on each side creating a powerful front soundstage STUDIO Front Left Front Right Button All Channel Stereo Left Right and Center channel signals if available are upmixed and transmitted to the surround speakers to boost rear surround output All CHANNEL STEREO Front Left Front Right FRONT LEFT RIGHT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT CHANNELS Ster...

Page 29: ...e More vibrant spacious and natural sounding Experience a thrilling environment that puts you in the center of the action Enjoy maximum intensity and sound pressure level loudness Music 1 Music 2 Music 3 Movie Default Movie 2 Optimizes between sound pressure level loudness and dynamic range Feel greater immersion depth and clarity Prioritize movie details and dynamic range over volume More vibrant...

Page 30: ...ume level Available with DTS and DOLBY encoded content on HDMI HDMI ARC eARC and Optical inputs RETURN INFO HOME BASS VOL ALL CH STEREO SURROUND SB SB SS SS TR TR CR CR ENTER SUB SUB OPT HDMI 4 USB AUX OUTPUT ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS Volume normalization OFF default 50 of volume normalization 100 of volume normalization recommended for nighttim...

Page 31: ...31 section5 PersonalizE ...

Page 32: ...reble RETURN HOME BASS VOL SB SB SS SS TR TR CR CR ENTER SUB SUB ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS BASS Adjusts the overall volume of low frequency notes Push the buttons up or down to adjust the level Bass __ Button OSD Display Description LED Display BASS __ TR Adjusts the volume of high frequency notes Treble __ TREBLE __ ...

Page 33: ...ights Outer Heights Outer Surrounds Inner Surrounds Left Center Right Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Left Driver Right Driver Left Driver Right Driver Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker Side Channels Rear Heights Back Channels LL LR RL RR ...

Page 34: ...RETURN INFO HOME BASS VOL ALL CH STEREO SURROUND SB SB SS SS TR TR CR CR ENTER SUB SUB ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS 5 3 Subwoofer Adjustments QUAD SUBS LL LR RL RR TRIPLE SUBS LL LR RR DUAL SUBS LL RR SINGLE SUB LL Settings Available Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer ...

Page 35: ...channel in the main unit delivers most of the dialog for video content Center __ Button OSD Display Description LED Display CENTER __ SS Adjusts the volume of the Side channels in the Surround Speakers Sur Speakers Side __ REAR S __ SB Adjusts the volume of the Back channels in the Surround Speakers Sur Speakers Back __ REAR B __ ...

Page 36: ...olume of inner and outer height channels Main Height Inner __ Outer __ Button OSD Display Description LED Display F HGHT __ RH Adjusts the volume of rear height channels Sur Speakers Height __ R HGHT __ The volume of inner and outer height speakers in the main unit can be configured independently via the OSD Simply Press HOME then navigate to Audio Setup Channel Volume Level Setup If the inner and...

Page 37: ... Function AHD OFF Delivers height performance like the movie director intended AHD FOCAL AHD WIDE AHD MAX Default Optimizes height delivery for a center focused 3D soundstage Most height action happens in a narrow field of view Delivers height effects above and around you creating an expansive sense of height effects happening in a wider field of view Maximum height effects regardless of content t...

Page 38: ... and hold FAVORITE SETTINGS 1 2 The main unit display will show FAV 1 2 SAVED The following audio settings can be saved and loaded as your favorite settings 1 Master Volume 2 Equalizer 3 Surround Mode 4 Bass and Treble 5 Channel Volume and Balance for all channels including center surround and height 6 AHD Option 7 Subwoofer drivers that are active Button OSD Display Function Main Unit Display 1 F...

Page 39: ...by Digital Plus Dolby Atmos metadata into lossless pulse code modulation XBOX SERIES X 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 LPCM audio Dolby TrueHD content Dolby Digital Plus content Dolby Digital content DTS X Master Audio content rendered with DTS X PRO DTS HD Master...

Page 40: ...aptive Height Dispersion Mode Shows the current system volume Displays the subwoofer drivers that are active Shows if surround speakers are turned on or off Displays the currently selected Equalizer mode Information is only accurate when viewing content from HDMI devices connected to main unit LL and LR refer to the left and right drivers in the left subwoofer RL and RR refer to the left and right...

Page 41: ...41 section6 ON Screendisplay ...

Page 42: ...vious list of settings To exit the OSD press the HOME button RETURN INFO HOME BASS VOL ALL CH STEREO SURROUND SB SB SS SS TR TR CR CR ENTER SUB SUB TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPT HDMI 4 USB AUX OUTPUT ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS C Additional Information There are 4 setting tabs Audio Video Calibration and System Use ENTER and return buttons on your remote t...

Page 43: ... 3 Game News Sports DSP OFF Default settings are highlighted in orange Advanced Audio Settings Night Mode Dynamic Range Compression Decrease the volume difference between loud and quiet passages when turned on See pg 30 Surround Speakers Enable Disable audio playback from the rear speakers Lip Sync Adjustments When TV video appears slower than the audio produced by DRAGON adjust this until both ar...

Page 44: ...n the TV and switch its HDMI port automatically Default On Options On Off Video Upscaling Upscale 1080p content up to 4K resolution Default Auto Options Auto Off HDMI CEC ONE TOUCH PLAY When you start playback on your source device it will switch the TV and DRAGON to the HDMI input that the device is using For example when you play a disc on your Blu ray player the TV and DRAGON will switch to the...

Page 45: ...layback to better suit your listening environment Easy sound setup customizes and delivers instant room calibration for most rooms Adjust room size 1 Under easy sound setup use to select the option closest to your actual room size 2 Press ENTER to apply Small Medium 5ft 5ft 8ft 6ft 6ft 8ft 8ft 8ft 13ft DRAGON Right Sub Left Sub Large 11ft 11ft 11ft 18ft 8ft 11ft ...

Page 46: ...ration Speaker Unit Distance to Main Unit Listening Area Quad Subwoofers Surround Speakers Side Wall Left Right Listening Area Left Subwoofer Listening Area Right Subwoofer Location in the Room Listening Area Right Range Placement Ceiling Surround Speakers Listening Area Left 5 25 ft 1 15 ft 2 25 ft 2 25 ft Front Back Center Diagonal 2 15 ft 2 20 ft 5 30 ft 2 15 ft You can also adjust using metric...

Page 47: ...tion Settings C Volume Level Calibration Test Tone Options Description Off Default Individual All Plays pink noise only on selected channels Plays pink noise across ALL channels Main Unit Protect your hearing Ensure the volume is at a comfortable level before attempting the calibration process Inner Height Channels Outer Height Channels Outer Surround Channels Inner Surround Channels Left Center R...

Page 48: ...6 4 Calibration Settings C Volume Level Calibration Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker Side Channels Height Channels Back Channels Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer Quad Subwoofers Surround Speakers ...

Page 49: ...akers and or subwoofers You can change the following settings to optimize DRAGON s wireless capabilities for your home s environment 6 5 System Settings A Wireless Settings Setting Description Subs Surr Wireless Freq Step 1 Subwoofer Surround Speaker Wireless Frequency Default DRAGON communicates using the 5 8GHz bandwidth Auto 1 DRAGON communicates using the 5 2GHz bandwidth Wireless Freq Strengt...

Page 50: ...ct the missing speaker or remote will be shown on OSD screen See pg 60 for more instructions 6 5 System Settings B Subwoofer and Surround Speakers Manual Pairing The following options are available to check the connection status and facilitate manual pairing of DRAGON s components Manual Pairing Surrounds Manual Pairing ...

Page 51: ...ting Description Popup Location Select the location of On Screen display when adjustments are made Options Bottom left Bottom center Bottom right Top left Top center Top right Default Bottom Left Popup Duration Adjusts the On Screen Display fade out time This affects both popup and INFO screen Options 3 15 Seconds Units Default Feet Imperial Select your preferred unit measurement Options Feet Impe...

Page 52: ...52 section7 SURROUNDDEMO CHANNELTESTTRACKS ...

Page 53: ...est Tracks Showcase DRAGON with on board surround soundtracks Playing the Demo 1 Power on the main unit 2 Press at the top of the main unit 3 To skip a track press on your remote or press again 4 Press RETURN on remote to end Demo at anytime The following tracks will be played Main Unit Display Description Demo 1 Plays Dolby Atmos Amaze surround soundtrack Demo 2 Plays Dolby Atmos 747 surround sou...

Page 54: ...54 section8 MobileApplication ...

Page 55: ...e below to download the mobile application Open the mobile application Follow the instructions to connect your smartphone to DRAGON The mobile app comes with the following functions Turn your phone into a virtual remote control for DRAGON All remote functionalities can be accessed via the mobile app Register your warranty Access to Quick Start Guide or manual Access to DRAGON Concierge 8 2 Functio...

Page 56: ...56 section9 firmwareUpgrade ...

Page 57: ... will be displayed under the Firmware Upgrade option Use a USB 2 0 3 0 Flash Drive Maximum drive size 128GB formatted with FAT32 or exFAT Method 1 Perform a firmware upgrade without the OSD Recommended 1 Power DRAGON on 2 Press USB on your remote 3 Insert a USB Drive with the latest firmware upd file extension 4 DRAGON will scan your USB Drive for firmware files If upgrade files are found the LED ...

Page 58: ...his time you may observe the pairing lights on DRAGON s components flashing which is a normal occurrence 8 The firmware upgrade process will be displayed on the LED screen Once the upgrade is completed the main unit will restart automatically within 15 seconds 9 When the system is turned on initiate a factory reset by pressing and holding on the main unit until the LED display shows and powers off...

Page 59: ...59 section10 Reconnecting Components ...

Page 60: ...N Blinking Blue Light Off Subwoofer Surround speaker is turned on looking for main unit to pair with Subwoofer Surround speaker is on standby mode Rapidly blinking Blue Light Subwoofer Surround speaker in pairing mode searching for main unit to connect to Method 2 Via the OSD 1 Press HOME button to open OSD menu 2 Navigate to System Subwoofers Surrounds Manual Pairing Press ENTER 3 The state of co...

Page 61: ...nue to search for a wireless subwoofer to connect to Blue LED 1 Connect the subwoofers to power Toggle the switch to ON Applies to right subwoofer 2 Press and hold the pairing button behind the subwoofers until the blue LED blinks rapidly 1 2 3 L PAIRING 10 2 Re Pairing Subwoofers The subwoofers will stay in pairing mode for 120 seconds Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe PAIRING WI...

Page 62: ...er will be represented with a sign In the example below right subwoofer is not paired retry steps 2 5 PAIRED LS RS LW RW PAIRED LS RS LW If the above steps do not result in successful pairing Temporarily relocate the subwoofer that fails to pair closer to the main unit Retry steps 2 5 Adjust the wireless frequency and or increase wireless strength then retry steps 2 5 See pg 49 L SUR LS and R SUR ...

Page 63: ...ottom of the Left and Right surround speaker 3 Press and hold on top of the main unit for 8 seconds while system is on 4 If a surround speaker fails to connect to DRAGON the main unit display will show and continue to search for a wireless speaker to connect to The surround speakers will stay in pairing mode for 120 seconds Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe WIRELESS PAIR ...

Page 64: ...nted with a sign In the example below left surround speaker is not paired retry steps 2 5 PAIRED LS RS LW RW PAIRED RS LW RW If the above steps do not result in successful pairing Temporarily relocate the surround speaker that fails to pair closer to the main unit Retry steps 2 5 Adjust the wireless frequency and or increase wireless strength then retry steps 2 5 See pg 49 L SUR LS and R SUR RS re...

Page 65: ...uetooth remote control 1 After disconnecting from the previous remote DRAGON will search for a new Bluetooth remote 2 Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote Then press and hold the and RETURN buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds The backlit keys on the remote will begin to flash indicating that it has entered pairing mode 3 Wait for DRAGON to search and pair with the remote Upon successfu...

Page 66: ...66 section11 Productinformation ...

Page 67: ...k Power 250W per surround speaker module Wireless Subwoofers 2 Modules Wireless Omni Motion Reference Surrounds 2 Modules Total Channels Total Peak Power Total Loudness Overall Frequency Response 11 4 6 3000W Up to 125dB 20Hz 40kHz Inputs and Outputs HDMI Connectivity 3 x HDMI 2 1 Inputs 1 x HDMI Out eARC to TV HDCP 2 3 Up to 4K120Hz 8K60Hz with VRR ALLM FRL Dolby Vision passthrough support with v...

Page 68: ...CM 5 1 PCM Audio Enhancements Adaptive Height Dispersion AHD Technology Channel Volume Control Quad Subwoofer and Height Effects setup Channel Level and Room Size Calibration On Screen Display Dot Matrix LED display on main unit 45 Key backlit LED with brushed aluminum finish Bluetooth and IR Compatible Smartphone remote application supported Miscellaneous Display Functionality 110 240V 50 60Hz Di...

Page 69: ... HD Master Audio DTS X TV HDMI eARC HDMI Inputs 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 bitstream audio signals Refer to documentation supplied with the device for details Bitstream HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos Digital Plus...

Page 70: ...al audio format that supports 7 1 channel and up to 96kHz 24 bit audio It remains fully compatible with the existing DTS multichannel audio systems 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 96kHz 24 bit audio up to...

Page 71: ...or 7 1 channel audio On Screen Display OSD An OSD allows you to control the surround system with ease displaying all settings on a user friendly interface DRAGON s OSD includes helpful visuals to aid with each adjustment option PCM Pulse Code Modulation Pulse Code Modulation is a digital representation of uncompressed lossless analog audio signals PerfectHeight Mechanism A patented innovation deve...

Page 72: ...rcuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction w...

Page 73: ...hts Reserved 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 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 o...

Page 74: ...74 section12 Support ...

Page 75: ... 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 c...

Page 76: ...Press SURROUND button on your remote to switch to Dolby Surround or Neural X for DTS Content only Avoid using All Channel Stereo when watching content with surround sound 2 Decrease the volume of side and back surrounds Press SS and SB on your remote 3 Adjust surround channel volume a Press HOME Go to Calibration Advanced Sound Setup Volume Level Calibration b Increase the volume of Left Right and...

Page 77: ...ncrease output of the surround speaker that is placed further away 3 Calibrate DRAGON to your room size a Go to HOME Calibration Easy Sound Setup Switch between Small Medium or Large rooms b For more precise calibration go to Advanced Sound Setup Room Size Calibration to manually set distances of each speaker to listening position 1 Adjust AHD setting a Press AHD on your remote Set AHD to Max 2 Ad...

Page 78: ...e on disconnect all HDMI cables connected to the TV and DRAGON including the cable that links the TV to DRAGON ii Power OFF TV DRAGON and all source devices iii Unplug all devices from the AC outlets iv Wait for 5 minutes before plugging the TV DRAGON and source devices back to the AC outlets v Power ON DRAGON TV and all source devices vi While they are on connect the TV and DRAGON via HDMI eARC A...

Page 79: ...und 12 3 Help and Troubleshooting A Ensure power is connected Check that the power cord is inserted firmly into the speaker adapter power sockets and AC outlet and that power is being sent to all speakers Ensure that the subwoofer s physical power switch is toggled to ON Then power on the main unit B Check wireless connection i With the main unit powered on check if the LED indicator on the rear o...

Page 80: ...on Wireless Frequency GHz Frequencies Occupied3 Default 5 8 GHz Channels 149 163 Auto 1 5 2 GHz Channels 32 50 Notes 1 The default channel is optimized for avoiding wireless interference from external devices If there is no audio popping crackling cut out from subwoofer s or surround speakers it is recommended to keep using the default channel 2 Changing the radio frequency channel and strength ma...

Page 81: ...eak bass effects Try playing content that is encoded with 5 1 channels or above v Experiment with subwoofer placement See recommendations in Section 2 1 pg 12 i Ensure your device is sending surround sound to DRAGON Only devices connected via HDMI or optical can send surround sound to DRAGON Bluetooth transmissions are limited to stereo sound ii When using Bluetooth or Aux In to play stereo conten...

Page 82: ... source device to forget the connection DRAGON Restart the device and try pairing it to DRAGON again 10 My Device cannot connect to DRAGON via Bluetooth i Some devices can cause radio interference if they are located too close to the main unit e g microwaves wireless routers telephones computer peripherals etc ii When your Bluetooth connected device moves too far away from the main unit it can res...

Page 83: ...83 section13 AdvancedSettings ...

Page 84: ...s Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos DTS HD MA DTS HD and DTS X PRO are not supported on Optical and Aux connections Not all TVs have the audio outputs shown above To connect the main unit directly to your other devices e g Blu ray player game consoles etc see pg 20 3 2D Connecting Content Devices If there is no audio after setup see pg 78 for Help Troubleshooting Optical Aux In cables are not included Usin...

Page 85: ...ent to external devices RETURN INFO HOME BASS VOL ALL CH STEREO SURROUND SB SB SS SS TR TR CR CR ENTER SUB SUB TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPT HDMI 4 USB AUX OUTPUT ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION FAVORITE SETTINGS 2 1 FH FH RH RH SURROUND SPEAKERS Ensure external devices are connected to the right ports Aux Out Optical Out Both ports deliver stereo output Protect your hearing Always set the volume at comfortable...

Page 86: ...sal remote to a computer or smartphone if applicable 2 Open your universal remote controller s management application 3 Add a new device category for DRAGON s remote codes 4 Select Add a command manually 5 When instructed point the infrared sensor of DRAGON s remote control situated at the top to the infrared input sensor on your universal remote or smart hub controller The remotes should be appro...

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