If you are looking for a way to enhance your audio and video experience at home, then you definitely should connect your Nakamichi Soundbar to your TV. There are many effective ways to connect the soundbar to your TV, both using cables and wirelessly through Bluetooth. I have mentioned the whole process in detail and clearly in this article.
All four methods work flawlessly and connect your Nakamichi Soundbar to the TV perfectly. But it is up to you to choose which one of them best suits your expectations with regard to audio output.
Possible Ways to Connect Nakamichi Soundbar to TV
There are several ways to connect the Nakamichi Soundbar to your TV, and here are the possible methods in a table for your better understanding. By following the below methods, you can connect your Nakamichi Soundbar models like Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra, Shockwafe Elite, Shockwafe Pro, Apollo, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, and others to your TV.
| CONNECTING WAYS | CONNECTING TYPE | GET CABLES |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | Wired | Buy on Amazon |
| Optical Cable | Wired | Buy on Amazon |
| AUX Cable | Wired | Buy on Amazon |
| Bluetooth | Wireless | Buy on Amazon |
How to Connect Nakamichi Soundbar to TV Using HDMI Cable
One of the best ways to connect any soundbar to any TV is using the HDMI cables. The same goes for Nakamichi Soundbar. Try this method first before you try the other ways of connection. Ensure that the HDMI cable used is not damaged. If so, get a new one to have an interruption-free connection.
1. Completely turn off the TV and soundbar and disconnect them from power. Remove all cables paired to your TV and soundbar.
2. After a few seconds, connect the TV and Nakamichi Soundbar to their respective power sockets.
3. Turn on both devices using their respective Power buttons.
4. Now, take the HDMI cable and connect one end of it to the HDMI ARC Input port of the Nakamichi Soundbar.
5. Connect the other end of the same HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC Output port of your TV.
6. Change the audio settings of the TV to the soundbar if necessary.
That is all it takes to connect the Nakamichi Soundbar to your TV using the HDMI cable.
How to Connect Nakamichi Soundbar to TV Using Optical Cable
The HDMI connection is the best way to connect your soundbar to your TV, and it is the one that comes recommended by the manufacturer. However, if you are not able to make the connection that way, you can use the optical cable instead. Keep the optical cable handy and ensure it is either brand new or in proper working condition.
1. Locate the Optical port on both your TV and your soundbar and ensure no other devices are connected to it.
2. Take the optical cable and connect it to the Optical port of your Soundbar.
3. Now, connect the other end to the Optical port of the TV.
4. Turn on both devices and play a song or movie on your TV. The audio output should be heard through your soundbar. If not, check the audio settings and change it properly.
Note: If you’ve purchased a Coaxial cable, then you can use that as well instead of the Optical cable. However, the audio output is inferior when compared to optical cables.
How to Connect Nakamichi Soundbar to TV Using AUX Cable
If neither HDMI nor Optical cable works, then go with the AUX cable. But this should be your last option since it significantly reduces the audio quality. Even then, AUX is a reliable connection method, and here is how you do it. Check the condition of your AUX cable before you start the process.
1. Connect one end of the AUX cable to the AUX port of your Nakamichi Soundbar.
2. Now, take the other end of the same AUX cable and connect it to the AUX port of your TV.
3. Turn on both the TV and the soundbar and check if the connection was successful.
How to Connect Nakamichi Soundbar to TV Using Bluetooth
If your Nakamichi Soundbar has Bluetooth support, you can very well connect the soundbar to your TV wirelessly. You can also use a Bluetooth adaptor if your Nakamichi Soundbar is incompatible with the Bluetooth feature.
1. Connect both the TV and soundbar to their respective power sockets and turn on the devices.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your TV through its Settings. The methods are different for each TV; refer to its user manual to know exactly how to do it.
3. On your soundbar remote, hit the Bluetooth button once, and the word BT will appear and start flashing on the soundbar screen.
Note: The flashing indicates that no other device has been connected to the soundbar.
4. Now, long press the same Bluetooth button and let it go when you see the work PAIRING on the screen.
5. The BT will once again start flashing as the soundbar scans for nearby available devices to connect with.
6. Once it connects with your TV, the flashing will stop, and you can check the connection by playing any media on your TV.
If the audio output was as expected, then the connection was successful; if not, then try once again from the beginning. Since we are connecting them wirelessly, ensure there aren’t any devices or objects disrupting their signal.
FAQ
Yes, you can make use of the physical buttons present on the soundbar if you wish to connect it to the TV without a remote.
Try updating your Nakamichi Soundbar if it is not connecting to your TV. If your soundbar hasn’t been updated for a while, such problems will appear. If that did not help, reset the Nakamichi Soundbar. In case that does not work contact the Nakamichi support team for further assistance.
