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Apple TV

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience (Dragon 11.4.6)

Reference Model: Apple TV 4K (2017)

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Connect Device's HDMI OUT to DRAGON HDMI 2, 3 or 4 with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >

For streaming apps such as iTunes, Netflix, Prime Video and Vudu with Dolby Atmos surround, Apple TV 4K outputs the audio signal in Dolby Atmos MAT format.

For non-Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround, it outputs LPCM 5.1 by default. Refer to step 4 to set the output to Dolby Digital 5.1 format

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Sequence:

Settings > Video & Audio
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Output > HDMI (or Apple TV)
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > Change Format > Off
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > Dolby Atmos > On
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > On
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > New Format > Best Quality Available

Press the INFO button on DRAGON remote control to verify the audio format received on DRAGON via on-screen display (Dolby / DTS audio for best audio)

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Connect Device's HDMI OUT to DRAGON HDMI 2 or 3 with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >

If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, unplug your TV from power supply for 5 minutes to refresh the HDMI connection.

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Sequence:

Settings > Remotes & Devices
Remotes & Devices > Home Theater Control > Control TVs and Receivers > On
Remotes & Devices > Home Theater Control > Volume Control > Auto via HDMI (Receiver)

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Connect TV's HDMI eARC to DRAGON HDMI 1 eARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >

Select output or Dolby Digital Plus for audio systems supporting Dolby Digital Plus and ARC. If you use ARC and optical audio out, select [Dolby Digital]. (Dolby Digital Plus will be muted over optical audio out.)

If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache.

Play a video with 5.1 surround audio (e.g Stranger Things on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) before setting up

Scroll left and right to see the audio settings for you TV. (Enlarge image by clicking on it)

Sequence:

Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Audio Delay > 0
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Audio Output > ARC
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Advanced Settings > Balance > 0
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Advanced Settings > Auto Volume Control > Off
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Advanced Settings > Digital Audio Out > Pass Through
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Advanced Settings > DTS DRC > On
Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Dolby Atmos > On

Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on DRAGON (Dolby/DTS audio for best audio)

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:

Connect Device's HDMI OUT to DRAGON HDMI 2 or 3 with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >

For video apps such as iTunes, Netflix, Prime Video and Vudu with Dolby Atmos surround, Apple TV 4K outputs the audio signal in Dolby Atmos MAT format.

For streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and Vudu with non-Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround, refer to item 4 to output Dolby Digial 5.1 for optimal surround performance.

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Sequence:

Settings > Video & Audio
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Output > Receiver Speakers
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > Change Format > Off >
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Format > Change Format > Immersive Audio > Dolby Atmos > On
Video & Audio > Audio > Reduce Loud Sounds > Off
Video & Audio > Audio > Audio Mode > Auto

Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on DRAGON (Dolby/DTS audio for best audio)

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:

Connect Device's HDMI OUT to DRAGON HDMI 2 or 3 with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >

Ensure your TV HDMI eARC/ARC port supports minimum of HDCP 2.2 standard to allow 4K HDR/Dolby Vision display. Check your TV manual for more information.

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Sequence:

Settings > Video & Audio
Video & Audio > Video > Format > 4K Dolby Vision (60Hz)
Video & Audio > Video > Match Content > Match Dynamic Range > On
Video & Audio > Video > Match Content > Match Frame Rate > On
Video & Audio > Video > Check HDMI Connection
Settings > Apps > iTunes Movies and TV Shows > Video Resolution > Best Available

Play Dolby Vision / HDR contents on Netflix to verify video output format. Your TV will display a notification mentioning the Dolby Vision / HDR format is activated. Alternatively, press the INFO button on DRAGON remote to verify video format output via on-screen display.

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