Nakamichi DRAGON 11.4.6 User manual

11.4.6
Quick Start Guide
Omni-Motion Reference Surrounds
Power up DRAGON
2
Quad Subwoofers
Auto On / Off
Toggle
Bottom of Main Unit
Connect DRAGON to TV
3
Connect DRAGON to TV via HDMI ARC/eARC ports
using the Nakamichi HDMI 2.1 cable (included)
TV
Connect Source Devices
4
Side of Main Unit
Side/Back
of TV
ARC / EARC
Get Best Performance: Establish a Fresh HDMI Connection Between and
1
Disconnect ALL HDMI cables connected to and
Leave devices unplugged from power for 5 minutes
TV
On / Off DRAGON Input
Press “TV” when watching TV or devices
connected to TV.
Press “HDMI 2 / 3 / 4 / Optical / Aux / BT”
for other sources.
All Channel Stereo
Recommended for stereo content
(YouTube, Music, Spotify). Enhance
soundstage by utilizing all speakers
in system.
Surround Modes: For true 360° sound
SURROUND:For all Dolby
(incl. Atmos) and LPCM 5.1/7.1 content.
NEURAL:X: For all DTS content.
DTS:X content will be rendered as DTS:X
PRO.
STUDIO: Side surround speakers in the
main unit are repurposed as left and right
channels, enhancing front soundstage
while applying the same channel
upmixing fundamentals as above.
Personalize DRAGON
On Screen Display (OSD)
Press . Use navigation
() buttons to configure
settings. Use to exit OSD.
HOME
Personalize your Sound
CR: Center Volume
TR: Treble
SS/SB: Surround (Rear) Side /
Back Volume
FR/RH: Front and Rear Height
Volume
AHD: Nakamichi exclusive height
processing
SB
SS
TRCR
FH RH
Equalizer
Optimize DRAGON’s playback
based on content type.
Favorite Settings
To save: Press and hold “1” or “2”
until “FAV1 SAVED / FAV2 SAVED”
appears.
FAVORITE SETTINGS
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* To learn more about other settings, go to “Chapter 4: Control” section of the manual.
Watch set-up video here:
bit.ly/dragon-unboxing-setup
Streaming
Devices Game Consoles Blu-ray Player
Subwoofers turn off automatically when main unit is shut down.
Connect to DRAGON: Gaming consoles, streaming devices or blu-ray players
Connect to TV: Satellite and cable TV boxes
Enjoy an Authentic 3D Home Cinema Experience
5
Rotate the PerfectHeight mechanism on the top of each surround speaker. Point line towards the
center of your listening area.
Streaming
Gaming
Blu-ray
Player
Satellite
TV Box
Cable TV
Box
Press
Top of Main Unit
Remote Guide
Orange denotes default settings. Default surround mode for HDMI: Dolby Surround.
Default for Bluetooth: All Channel Stereo. Default EQ: Movie 2 / Music 1
TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3
BASS VOL
ALL CH
STEREO SURROUND
SB
SB
SS
SS
TR
TR
CR
CR
ENTER
SUB
SUB
RETURN
INFO
HOME
TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3
OPT
HDMI 4
USB
AUX
OUTPUT
ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION
FAVORITE SETTINGS
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FH FH RH RH
SURROUND SPEAKERS

Enjoy
A. Sound Check
Power on system. Press “D” at the top of the main unit to hear DRAGON demo tracks.
B. Maximize Device Performance
Apply device-specific recommended settings.
Scan the QR Code on the right or visit: https://bit.ly/dragon-perfect-device-matching
Streaming
Devices Game Consoles Blu-ray Player
TV
10AM - 6:45PM PST Weekdays,
10AM - 4:45PM PST Saturday
[email protected]
[phone]
Need Help?
Contact Concierge:
Bluetooth Wireless Streaming
1. Enter Bluetooth pairing mode on your
device to make it discoverable.
2. Press on your remote. Then, press
and hold until BT blinks rapidly
on main unit's LED display.
BASS VOL
ALL CH
STEREO SURROUND
SB
SB
SS
SS
TR
TR
CR
CR
ENTER
SUB
SUB
RETURN
INFO
HOME
TV HDMI 2 HDMI 3
OPT
HDMI 4
USB
AUX
OUTPUT
ADAPTIVE HEIGHT DISPERSION
FAVORITE SETTINGS
21
FH FH RH RH
SURROUND SPEAKERS
3. Search for DRAGON, then pair /
connect to it.
Nakamichi DRAGON
4. Control volume using your device or
DRAGON’s remote control.
BASS VOL
ALL CH
STEREO SURROUND
RETURN
INFO
HOME
OPT
HDMI 4
USB
AUX
OUTPUT
Bluetooth connection from TV to soundbar does not support surround sound. Always connect your TV to
DRAGON via HDMI eARC/ARC.
In Bluetooth input, the surround mode is automatically switched to All Channel Stereo, ensuring that audio
plays from all speakers. The default EQ (Music 1) will also be applied.
Register Your Warranty
https://bit.ly/dragon-product-registration
Meet our
Smart Remote
Control DRAGON with your phone.
Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera, or search the app store for “Nakamichi DRAGON”.
Change Inputs and Personalize Your Sound Seamlessly
bit.ly/dragon-app-ios bit.ly/dragon-app-android