User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Get Started
- SHIELD Basics
- Google Assistant on SHIELD TV
- SHIELD Settings
- Sleep Now or Restart
- Sleep Timing and Screen saver
- Add Bluetooth Accessories
- Change Wi-Fi Network
- 4K HDR Display Setup
- AVR / Surround Audio Setup
- Block Apps from Appearing in Recommendations
- Enable SHIELD to Turn on and off your TV
- AV Sync
- About SHIELD Screen
- How to Change the Account on your SHIELD
- Reset SHIELD
- Advanced Setup
- How to Use Headphones and Headsets with Your Controller
- USB Audio Setup
- How to Use USB Storage Devices
- How to Increase Your Storage
- How to Add Network Storage
- Audio Routing Policy
- Webcam Setup
- Video Projector Setup
- Desktop Display and USB Input Setup
- Adjusting Resolution and Refresh Rate
- Adjusting Visual Dynamic Range
- Color Space and HDR
- Logitech Harmony Remote Setup
- How to Transfer Content to SHIELD
- Control Volume from TV, AV Receiver or Soundbar
- NVIDIA Games
- Plex Client & PLEX Media Server
- Samsung SmartThings on SHIELD
- Google Cast
- SHARE
- GeForce NOW Games
- NVIDIA Gamestream
- Troubleshooting SHIELD
- Connecting and Accessory Issues
- My SHIELD remote won't connect with SHIELD.
- My SHIELD remote fails to apply a software update.
- My SHIELD controller won't connect with SHIELD.
- My SHIELD controller fails to apply a software update.
- My Bluetooth accessory won't connect with SHIELD.
- My SHIELD controller does not power on after charging it.
- Audio & Video Issues
- Google Play Issues
- Networking Issues
- GeForce NOW Issues
- Network test detected a "Poor network" or "Network error."
- I have all the requirements to run GeForce NOW. However, sometimes the GeForce NOW network test allows me to play GeForce NOW, and sometimes it doesn't. Why is this?
- I was idle and GeForce NOW disconnected me from my game. Can I log back onto GeForce NOW and rejoin my game where I left off?
- Why am I getting a message, "You have reached the session time limit and will be terminated in 5 minutes" when playing GeForce NOW?
- I'm experiencing a lot of audio cracking, audio cutoff, or video stuttering.
- GeForce NOW network test detected a "Poor WiFi" or "Poor WiFi Signal."
- If there is network interruption can I rejoin my game where I left off?
- Other Hardware Issues
- Connecting and Accessory Issues
- How to Optimize Internet and Video Performance
- SHIELD Legal
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SHIELD LEGAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information
NVIDIA products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the
product instructions and general safety practices. The guidelines included in this document
explain the potential risks associated with equipment operation and provide important safety
practices designed to minimize these risks. By carefully following the information contained in
this document you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer environment.
This product is designed and tested to meet IEC-60950-1, the Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment. This also covers the national implementation of IEC-60950-1 based
safety standards around the world e.g. UL-60950-1. These standards reduce the risk of injury
from the following hazards:
• Electric shock: Hazardous voltage levels contained in parts of the product
• Fire: Overload, temperature, material flammability
• Mechanical: Sharp edges, moving parts, instability
• Energy: Circuits with high energy levels (240 volt-amps) or potential as burn
hazards
• Heath: Accessible parts of the product at high temperatures
• Chemical: Chemical fumes and vapors
• Radiation: Noise, ionizing, laser, ultrasonic waves
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Always refer to the
documentation supplied with your equipment. Observe all warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions.