LG SJ3 Wireless Sound Bar Owner’s Manual

SJ3 Wireless Sound Bar

OWNER’S MANUAL
Wireless Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL SJ3 (SJ3, SPJ4BM-W)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2203_Rev01

2 Getting Started

Getting Started

Safety Information

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may

This lightning flash with arrowhead malfunction due to electrical shock.

symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

Getting Started 3

Getting Started

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

This device is equipped with a portable battery or

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In

accumulator.

case of an emergency, the Power Plug must

remain readily accessible. Check the specification

How to Safely remove the battery or the battery

page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the

pack from the equipment: To remove the old battery

current requirements. Do not overload wall outlets.

or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse

Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall

order. To prevent contamination of the environment

outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or

and bring on possible threat to human and animal

damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.

health, the old battery or the battery put it in the

Any of these conditions could result in electric

appropriate container at designated collection points.

shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your

Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together

device, and if its appearance indicates damage

with other waste. It is recommended that you use

or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the

local, free reimbursement systems batteries and

device, and have the cord replaced with an exact

accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to

replacement part by an authorized service center.

excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical

abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed

in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to

plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits

the device.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and power supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

4 Getting Started

Getting Started

Symbols

~ Refers to alternating current (AC).

0 Refers to direct current (DC).

Refers to class II equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

! Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 Introduction 6 Symbols used in this manual 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 About LED condition 10 Installing the sound bar
2 Connecting
11 Wireless subwoofer connection 12 Connecting to your TV 12 Using an OPTICAL cable 12 LG Sound Sync 14 Optional equipment connection 14 OPTICAL IN connection 14 PORT. IN connection 15 USB connection 15 Compatible USB devices 15 USB device requirement 16 Playable file

Table of Contents 5

1 3 Operating

17 Basic operations

17 USB operation

17 Other operations 17 Turn off the sound temporarily

17 Using your TV remote control

18 Auto power down

18 AUTO POWER On/Off

19 Auto function change 20 Using BLUETOOTH® technology

20 Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices

22 Using BLUETOOTH App

22 Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto Your

BLUETOOTH Device

22 Activate BLUETOOTH with “LG Sound Bar”

App

24 Sound adjustment

24 Setting the surround mode

24 Adjust the woofer level settings

24 Night mode

4 Troubleshooting
25 Troubleshooting 25 General 26 NOTES to use wireless 27 NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix
28 Trademarks and licenses 29 Specifications 30 Maintenance 30 Handling the unit

6 Getting Started
Unique features

Introduction

Getting Started

1 Auto power down
This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption.
Portable In
Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
USB playback
Listens to music stored on your USB device.

Symbols used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Getting Started

Remote control
Replacement of battery

Getting Started 7

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1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF

F : Selects the function and the input source.

ASC : Analyzes the property of input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in real

time.

BASS BLAST : Selects reinforced bass sound.

CINEMA : Selects cinematic surround sound.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·b · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
C/V (Skip/Search) : – Skips Fast backward or Forward. – Searches for a section within a file.
dM (Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
NIGHT ON/OFF :
– Turns on or off Night mode.
– Controls this unit using TV remote. (Refer to the page 17.)
WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of subwoofer.
AUTO POWER ON/OFF : – Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 18.) – Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Refer to the page 21.)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert battery with and matched correctly.

Getting Started

8 Getting Started
Front panel
1

DE F

A 1/! (Standby/On)
B F (Function) Selects the function and input source.
C p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level.
D Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode.
E Remote sensor

F Function LED G Speakers

Rear panel
A C
B A PORT.IN : Portable input B OPTICAL IN : Optical input C USB

Getting Started

About LED condition

LED

Condition

OPTICAL LED turns on.

Getting Started 9

Description

OPTICAL function is selected.

OPTICAL LED blinks twice and LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is

turns on.

selected.

USB LED turns on.

USB function is selected.

USB LED blinks.

Paused USB playback.

Bluetooth LED turns on.

Paired with Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth LED blinks.

Waiting for Bluetooth connection.

USB and Bluetooth LEDs turn on.

PORTABLE function is selected.

OPTICAL and USB LEDs turn on.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is selected.

, Note
y When you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks. y When you press (Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly. y When this unit reaches minimum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds and blinks slowly. y When this unit reaches maximum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds. y When you press volume (o/p) button continually, standby LED (Red) blinks quickly.

10 Getting Started

Installing the sound bar

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the

other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the

device you want. (Refer to pages 12 – 16)

Getting Started

> Caution
y For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.
y Be careful not to make scratches on the surface of the Unit / Subwoofer when installing or moving them.

Connecting

Wireless subwoofer connection

Connecting 11
1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless subwoofer.

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color

Status

Green

Attempting to make

(Blink)

connection.

Green

The connection is completed.

– The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer blinks quickly.

Red Off (No display)

The wireless subwoofer is in standby mode or the connection is failed.
The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time
1. Connect the power cord to the subwoofer and plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2. Turn on the main unit : The sound bar and wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected.
– Green LED on the rear of wireless subwoofer turns on.

2. Turn on the main unit.
3. Pairing is completed.
– The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer turns on.
, Note
y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.
y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible and avoid the cases below.
– There is an obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the steps below.

– There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.
– Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer away from the device (ex. wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1m to prevent wireless interference.

12 Connecting
Connecting to your TV

LG Sound Sync

Connecting

Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.
2
Optical cable
2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.
, Note
y Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.
y You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)
y Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with an LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down, Mute
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.
, Note
y You can also use the remote control of this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.
y When the connection fails, make sure of the condition of the TV and power.
y Make sure of the condition of this unit and the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.
– The unit is turned off.
– Changing to a different function.
– Disconnecting the optical cable.
– Disconnecting the wireless connection caused by interference or a distance.
y The amount of time to turn off this unit is different depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.
y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the models of your TV.

Connecting 13

Connecting

With wired connection

With wireless connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit.

2. Select the input source to LG TV by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the

sound through this unit :

TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound

Optical cable

output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]
, Note

2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]

If you turned off the unit directly by pressing 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit., LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit.

4. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

14 Connecting
Optional equipment connection

PORT. IN connection

OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack.
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Portable cable

Connecting

To the digital optical output jack of
external device

Optical cable

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack of your external device.
2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.
3. Listen to sound.
, Note
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

MP3 player, etc…
Listening to music from your portable player
The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices. 1. Connect the portable player to the
PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using 3.5 mm stereo cable. 2. Select the input source to PORTABLE by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly. 3. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.

Connecting 15

Connecting

USB connection

USB device requirement

Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.

y Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not
supported.

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

y This unit is not supported when the total number

of files is 1000 or more.

For more information of playing files on a USB, refer to the page 17.
Removing the USB Device from the unit. 1. Choose a different function/mode. 2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

y The unit’s USB Port can not be connected to PC. The unit can not be used as a storage device.
y The exFAT file system is not supported on this unit. (FAT16/FAT32 systems are available.)
y Depending on some devices, it may not available to recognize the followings on this unit.
– External HDD

Compatible USB devices
y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. y USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 1.1. y The USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.

– Card readers – Locked devices – Hard type USB devices – USB hub – Using USB extension cable – iPhone/iPod/iPad

– Android device

Connecting

16 Connecting
Playable file
Sampling Frequency MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz
Bitrate MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
2
y Maximum files : Under 999 y Maximum directories : Under 99 y A protected file by DRM (Digital rights
management) cannot be played on the unit. y Video files in the USB storage device can not be
played. y Depending on the performance of your USB
device, playback may not work well.

, Note
y Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below.
: Folder
: File

y File will be played from file $A to file $J one by one.
y Files will be played in order recorded and it may be different depending on the record circumstances.
y You can’t see a folder or file through this unit.

Basic operations

Operating 17
Other operations

Operating

USB operation
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the input source to USB by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

To Playback

Do this Press dM.

Pause

During playback, press dM.

Skip to the next/ previous file

During playback, press V on the remote control to go to the next file. Playing less than 2 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the previous file. Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the beginning of the file.

Search for a section within a
file

Press and hold C/V during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.

Resume playback

This unit memorizes a current song which is played before changing the function or turning off the unit.

, Note
y The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit.
y If the USB function is not working, check the USB function is selected.
y When you pause the USB playback, USB LED on the main unit blinks.

Turn off the sound temporarily
Press (Mute) to mute your unit. To cancel it, press (Mute) again on the remote control or change
the volume level.

Using your TV remote control

You can control some functions of this unit by your

TV remote control even by other company’s product.

Controllable functions are volume up/down and

mute.

Press and hold NIGHT ON on the remote control for

about 2 seconds.

To turn off this function, press and hold NIGHT OFF about 2 seconds.

, Note
y Supported TV brands

LG Panasonic

Sharp

Sony

Philips Toshiba

Samsung Vizio

y Make sure that the sound output of your TV is set to [External speaker].
y Depending on the remote control, this function may not work well.
y This function does not operate on LG TV’s magic remote control.

Operating

18 Operating

Auto power down
This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption if the main unit is not connected to an external device and has not been used for 15 minutes.
This unit also turns off after six hours if the Main unit has been connected to another device using the analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)

AUTO POWER On/Off

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth.

When you turn on your TV or an external device

connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input

signal and select the suitable function. You can hear

the sound from your device.

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected your Bluetooth device.

This function turns on or off you press AUTO POWER ON/OFF.

, Note
y After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER function, it will be automatically turned off if there is no signal for a certain period of time from the external device.
y If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER function. However the unit can be turned on by AUTO POWER function when optical signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
y If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turn off the unit.
y When you turn on this unit for the first time, Auto Power function is turned on status.
y To use this function, the main unit must be registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth device.
y You can set the AUTO POWER function only when this unit is turned on.

Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical, Bluetooth, LG TV and Portable and then changes suitable function automatically.
When optical signal comes in
When you turn on the external device connected to this unit by an optical cable, this unit change the function to optical. You can hear the sound from your device.
When you try to connect Bluetooth device
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.
When LG TV signal comes in
When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.
When connect a Portable device
When you connect your portable device using a portable cable, this unit changes the function to Portable. You can hear the music from your device.

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, Note
y To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds of no signal.
y If the Bluetooth connection lock function is set, Bluetooth connection will be only available on Bluetooth and LG TV function. (Refer to the 21 page.)
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Operating

20 Operating

Operating

Using BLUETOOTH® technology

Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device

About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.
1. Select the input source to Bluetooth by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.
– Bluetooth LED will blink.

A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the

can be operated via the Cascade if the connection

pairing operation. When searching for this unit

was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc..
y Version : 4.0

with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG SJ3 (XX)”.

y Codec : SBC

, Note

Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

y XX means the last two digits of Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG SJ3 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some device have a different pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will turn on.
4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

, Note
y When using Bluetooth technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the cases below :
– There is a obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
– There is a device using same frequency with Bluetooth technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.
y You should connect your Bluetooth device to this unit again when you restart it.
y The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave.
y You may not control the Bluetooth device with this unit.
y Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
y Depending on the type of the device, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
y You can enjoy Bluetooth function using Smart phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc..
y The more distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes.
y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.
y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected, connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
y When the unit is not connected with Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will blink.
y When you connect a Bluetooth device (iOS device etc.) to this unit or operate the device, the volume level can be synchronized between the two devices.
y You can control a Bluetooth device using C/V (Skip) and dM (Play/Pause) buttons on the remote control.

Operating 21

BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)

You can limit Bluetooth connection to only Bluetooth and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection.

Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds to turn on this function in Bluetooth function.

To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

, Note

Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock

to On, this sound bar turns on by Auto Power

function. Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it.

Operating

22 Operating

Using BLUETOOTH App Install “LG Sound Bar” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play

, Note
y Only Android OS is available to use “LG Sound Bar” app with this unit.
y Additional data charges may apply according to your internet environment or mobile plan.

Store)”
1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon.
2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Sound Bar” and search it.
3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG Sound Bar” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

About “LG Sound Bar” App

“LG Sound Bar” app brings a suite of new features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to

download and install free “LG Sound Bar” app.

Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto

, Note
y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

Your BLUETOOTH Device
There are two ways to install “LG Sound Bar” app onto your Bluetooth device.

Activate BLUETOOTH with “LG Sound Bar” App

Install “LG Sound Bar” App through QR code
1. Install “LG Sound Bar” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.

“LG Sound Bar” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit.
1. Tap “LG Sound Bar” app icon on the home screen to open “LG Sound Bar” app, and go to the main menu.
2. If you want to get more information to operate, tap [Setting] and tap [Help] menu.

Operating

2. Tap an icon for installation.
, Note
y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
y Make sure that your Bluetooth device has a scanning software application. If you don’t have one, download one from “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
y Depending on area, QR code may not work.

, Note
y “LG Sound Bar” app will be available in the software version as follow;
– Android O/S : Ver 5.0 (or later)
y If you use “LG Sound Bar” app for operation, there would be some differences between “LG Sound Bar” app and the supplied remote control. Use the supplied remote control as necessary.
y Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG Sound Bar” app may not work.
y After connection of “LG Sound Bar” app, music may be output from your device. In this case, try connecting procedure again.
y If you operate the other applications or change the settings on your Bluetooth device while using “LG Sound Bar” app, “LG Sound Bar” app may operate abnormally.
y When “LG Sound Bar” app operates abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and the connection of “LG Sound Bar” app and then try to connect again.
y Depending on the smart phone’s operating system, you have some differences for “LG Sound Bar” operation.
y Even though Bluetooth connection will be disconnected, you can use “LG Sound Bar” app when you change the function.
y Additional features offered by “LG Sound Bar” app may not work depending on the distance between this unit and Bluetooth device and wireless conditions.

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Operating

24 Operating

Sound adjustment
Setting the surround mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using each sound mode button.

Adjust the woofer level settings
You can adjust the sound level of woofer by pressing WOOFER LEVEL o/p button.
, Note
When the subwoofer level reaches maximum or minimum, standby LED (Red) on the main unit turns on for 2 seconds.

Sound effect

Description

ASC (Adaptive Sound
Control)

Analyzes the property of input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in
real time.

Night mode
This function is useful when you want to watch movies at low volume late at night. Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound intensity and improve

BASS BLAST

Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect.

fineness and softness.
Press NIGHT ON/OFF button to turn on or off night mode.

CINEMA

You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

, Note
y In some of sound effect mode, some speakers, there’s no sound or low sound. It depends on the mode of sound and the source of audio, it is not defective.
y You may need to reset the sound effect mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound file changed.

Operating

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 25

Troubleshooting

General

PROBLEM

CAUSE & CORRECTION

The unit does not work properly.

y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.
y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

No Power

y The power cord is unplugged. Plug in the power cord.
y Check whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

y Incorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

No sound

y The mute function is activated. Press (Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

y When you are using connection with an external device (set top box, Bluetooth device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.

No woofer sound

y The power cord of woofer is not connected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
y Pairing between the unit and woofer gets disconnected. Connect the unit and woofer. (Refer to the page 11.)

The remote control does not work properly.

y The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within about 7 m.
y There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove the obstacle.
y The batteries in the remote control is exhausted. Replace the batteries with new one.

The AUTO POWER function does not
work.

y Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

LG Sound Sync does not work.

y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync. y Check connection of LG Sound Sync (Optical or wireless). y Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.

The unit does not connect with Bluetooth device

y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Refer to the page 21.)

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PROBLEM

CAUSE & CORRECTION

When you feel the output sound of the
unit is low.

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
y Change Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state.
y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
y With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].
y Make sure Night Mode is not On. Turn [OFF] Night Mode.

NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM

CAUSE & CORRECTION

y Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.

This device may have wireless interference.

y Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer. y Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

y When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or sound bar.

y When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.

Bluetooth device may y When there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave) using malfunction or make same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible noise in the following each other.

cases.

y When to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance

between the products as close as possible each other.

y When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is disconnected and also malfunction may occur.

Troubleshooting

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NOTES to release Demo mode

PROBLEM
Can not change input source with F button such as BT (Bluetooth) etc. and All the function LEDs are
turned on.
Remote Control does not work. (No response)

CAUSE & CORRECTION
y Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If that doesn’t work, press and hold F button (About 15 seconds) on the main unit until the function LED indicates current selected function.

Troubleshooting

28 Appendix

Trademarks and licenses
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing

Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol

Appendix

Specifications

General

Power requirements

Refer to main label.

Power consumption

Refer to main label.

Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating temperature

Approx. 950 mm x 71 mm x 47 mm 5 °C to 35 °C

Operating humidity

5 % to 90 %

Bus Power Supply
Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format

5 V 0 500 mA 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM

Inputs OPTICAL IN (Digital audio in) PORT. IN (Portable in)
Amplifier (RMS Output power) Total Front Subwoofer

3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1 0.32 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
300 W RMS 50 W RMS x 2 (4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD) 200 W RMS (3 at 80 Hz, 10% THD)

Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements Power consumption Type Impedance Rated Input Power Max. Input Power Dimensions (W x H x D)

Refer to main label on the subwoofer. Refer to main label on the subwoofer. 1 Way 1 Speaker 3 200 W RMS 400 W RMS Approx. 171 mm x 320 mm x 252 mm

y Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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30 Appendix
Maintenance

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
y Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.
y Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
y Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the

surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,

as these might damage the surface of the unit.

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