LG ARX8 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Audio/Video

Receiver

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL

ARX8 (ARX8, S86P1-F, S86P1-W)

*MFL69146397*	www.lg.com
	Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved

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	2		Getting Started
	Safety information					Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
						CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
						instructions.
						Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
				CAUTION
						for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
				RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
						the product and to protect it from over heating.
				DO NOT OPEN
						The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
		CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
						the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
		SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)				surface.This product should not be placed in a built-
		NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER				in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
		SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.				proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
				This lightning flash with arrowhead		instruction has been adhered to.
				symbol within an equilateral
				triangle is intended to alert the		CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
				user to the presence of uninsulated		The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case
				dangerous voltage within the
						of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
				product’s enclosure that may be of
						accessible.
				sufficient magnitude to constitute
						Check the specification page of this owner’s manual
				a risk of electric shock to persons.
						to be certain of the current requirements.
				The exclamation point within an
						Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
				equilateral triangle is intended
						loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed
				to alert the user to the presence
						power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation
				of important operating and
						are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result
				maintenance (servicing)
						in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the
				instructions in the literature
						cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates
				accompanying the product.
						damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
	WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK					the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact
						replacement part by an authorized service center.
	HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
						Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
	OR MOISTURE.
						abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
	WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
						in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
	confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
						plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
	CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
						the device.
	water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled					NOTICE: For safety marking information including
	with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
						product identification and supply ratings, please refer
	apparatus.
						to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
	CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
						of the product.
	this product. (ex. Electrical swatter)This product may
	malfunction due to electrical shock.

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		Getting Started		3
	This device is equipped with a portable battery or	POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of
	accumulator.	200 - 240 V~, 50/60Hz.
	Safety way to remove the battery or the battery	WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BS 1363 approved
	from the equipment: Remove the old battery or	main plug. When replacing the fuse, always use of the
		same rating approved to BS 1362. Never use this plug
	battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
		with the fuse cover omitted.To obtain a replacement fuse
	the assembly.To prevent contamination of the
		cover contact your dealer.If the type of plug supplied is
	environment and bring on possible threat to human
		not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the
	and animal health, the old battery or the battery
		plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. Please
	put it in the appropriate container at designated
		refer to the wiring instructions below:
	collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or
		WARNING: A mains plug removed from the mains lead
	battery together with other waste.It is recommended
		of this unit must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared
	that you use local, free reimbursement systems
		wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket. Do not
	batteries and accumulators.The battery shall not be
		connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the
	exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or	letter E or with the earth symbol 6or coloured green
	the like.	or green and yellow.If any other plug is fitted, use same
	CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted	rating of fuse in the plug.
		IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
	candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
		accordance with the following codes:

Symbols

~Refers to alternating current(AC).

0 Refers to direct current(DC).

Refers to classII equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

!Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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4 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety information

6Unique features

6 Accessories

6Introduction

6–  Symbols Used in this Manual 7 –  Required cables

8 Remote control

10 Front panel

11 Rear panel

2 Connecting

12 Before connecting

12Positioning the system

13Connecting to speakers

14ConnectingTV with other devices

14–  Using an HDMI cable

16–  Using a composite video cable

17Connecting audio devices

18Connecting other devices

19Connecting the antenna

19Connecting portable devices

3 System Setting

20Settings and adjustments using the SETUP menu

20–  SETUP configuration

20–  TESTTONE menu

21–  LEVEL menu

21–  DISTANCE menu

22–  A/V SYNC menu (Adjusting the audio delay)

22–  DOLBY DRC menu

22–  RESET menu

4 Operating

23 Selecting the input source

23–  By using the knob on the unit

23–  By using the remote control

24USB Operation

24 –  Basic Operations

24–  Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file

25–  Deleting an MP3/WMA file

25–  Playing repeatedly or randomly

25–  To activate the mute function

26–  Playable file Requirement

26 –  Playback effect

29Enjoying various sound mode

29–  Setting the USER EQ

30–  LG Sound Sync

31Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

31–  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

33–  Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App

34–  Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

35Radio Operations

35–  Listening to FM radio

35–  Improving poor FM reception

35–  Presetting the Radio Stations

35–  Deleting all the saved stations

36Other Operations

36–  Dimmer

36–  Using the SleepTimer

36–  Displaying file and input source

36–  Auto power down

36–  AUTO POWER On/Off

37Advanced Operations

37–  Recording to USB

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5 Troubleshooting

38 Troubleshooting

6 Appendix

39Controlling aTV with the Supplied Remote

Control

39–  Setting up the remote to control yourTV

40Trademarks and licenses

40 Maintenance

40–  Handling the unit

41Specifications

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6 Getting Started

Unique features

Bluetooth®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,

Notebook, etc.)

Playback effects

Listens to music various sound and playback effects.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device. (analog sources only.)

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1)

Battery (1)

FM antenna (1)

Music Flow Bluetooth

Music Flow Bluetooth is an App designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices. Refer to the page 33-34.

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LGTV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

Introduction

Symbols Used in this Manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

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Required cables

yy HDMI cable

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables.

You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary.

yy Analog audio cable

White (L)

Red (R)

yy Composite video cable

Yellow

yy Analog audio/Composite video cable

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

yy Optical digital audio cable

yy Portable cable ( 3.5 mm Stereo plug)

,,Note

yy Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

yy When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

yy When connecting optical digital cables, insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place.

yy Do not bend or tie optical digital audio cables.

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8 Getting Started

Remote control

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Replacement of battery

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DJ EFFECT : Selects a desired DJ EFFECT. (Refer to page 27.)

1: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

SLEEP : Sets dimmer or the system to turn off automatically at a specified time.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more information refer to the page 27.)

JUKE BOX :

-- SelectsJUKE BOX mode. -- Makes your favorites list.

INFORMATION :

-- Displays the information of a file or an input source.

-- Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device in Bluetooth mode.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input source.

DELETE :

-- Deletes MP3/WMA files or folders. -- Deletes a song onJUKE BOX list.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •B•

ENTER/SET : Acknowledges menu selection.

PRESET/FOLDER (-/+) :

-- Selects a preset stations.

-- Searches a folder on USB device.

TUNING (-/+) :Tunes in the desired radio station.

W/S/A/D(up/ down/ left/ right): Selects an option in the menu.

BACK : Moves backwards in the menu or exits the setup menu.

SETUP : Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.

AAA(R03)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert the battery with 4and 5 matched correctly.

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	• • • •			• • • • • • • • • •C•	• • • • • • • • • • • • • •E•
	Z: Stops playback.				0 to 9 numerical buttons :
	dMONO/STEREO :				-- Selects numbered options in a menu.
					-- Selects numbered tracks, files, or preset number.
		-- Starts playback.
		-- Selects MONO/STEREO in FM mode.			REPEAT : Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.
	M: Pauses playback.				AUTO POWER :Turns on or off AUTO POWER
	C/V: Goes to the next or previous file.				function. (Refer to the page 36.)
					TV Control Buttons : Refer to the page 39.
	c/v: Searches backward or forward.
	• • • • • • • • • • • • • •D•
	SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of desired
	speaker.
	VOL (-/+) : Adjusts speaker volume.
	BASS BLAST : Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode
	directly.
	SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
		:	Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button
	again to restore the sound.
	INPUT buttons : Selects the input source you want to
	use. (For more information refer to the page 23.)
	--	AUX : Selects the input source connected to AUX
		IN 1/2(L/R) jack.
	--	PORT.IN : Selects the input source connected to
		PORT.IN jack.
	--	OPTICAL : Selects the input source connected to
		OPTICALIN jack.
	--	HDMI IN : Selects the input source connected to
		HDMIIN 1/2/3 jack.
	--	USB : Selects the input source connected to USB
		port.
	--	BLUETOOTH : Selects Bluetooth function.
	--	RADIO : Selects the FM tuner.

XREC : USB direct recording. (Refer to the page 37.)

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10 Getting Started

Front panel

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L K J I H

A1/!(STANDBY/ON)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

BBASS BLAST

Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode directly.

CRemote sensor

DDisplay window

Shows the current status of the unit.

EDJ EFFECT

Selects DJ effect. (For more information refer to the page 27.)

FUSER EQ

Sets the USER EQ mode (BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE). (For more information refer to the page

29.)

ENTER

-- Acknowledges menu selection.

-- Enters USER EQ/ Confirms USER EQ setting. (For more information refer to the page 29.)

PLAY/PAUSE

-- Starts playback.

-- Pauses playback, press it again to exit pauses status.

-- Selects BASS, MIDDLE orTREBLE while in

"USER EQ" mode by pressing PLAY/PAUSE repeatedly.(For more information refer to the page 29.)

STOP

Stops playback.

GUSB port (5 V 0500 mA)

Connects an USB device to USB port.

HMASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the speaker volume.

ICONTROL

-- Control the DJ EFFECT and DJ PRO. -- Adjust USER EQ sound level. (For more information refer to the page 29.)

JDJ PRO

Selects DJ PRO effect. (For more information refer to the page 26.)

KSOUND EFFECT

Selects Sound effect.

LINPUT SELECTION

Selects input source.

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Rear panel

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ASPEAKERS

Connects the speaker cables.

BAUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

Connects to external source with 2 channel audio outputs.

CLINE OUT (L/R)

Connects the components with 2 channel audio inputs.

DPower cord

EANTENNA

FM–Connects the FM wired antenna.

FVIDEO OUT

Connects the components with analog video input jacks.

GVIDEO IN

Connects the components with analog video output jacks.

HPORT. IN

Connects a portable device (MP3 player, etc) to PORT.IN jack.

IDIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

Connects other components with an optical digital audio output.

JHDMI IN 1/2/3

Connects the component with HDMI output.

KHDMI OUT TO TV

Connects toTV with HDMI inputs.

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12 Connecting

Before connecting	Front speaker (L)
	Front speaker (R)
Please make sure to disconnect the AC power cord	Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor
before making any connection between the unit and	or screen and as flush with the screen surface as
any other device.	possible.

Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers should be placed at the same distance from the

listening position ().

B

A D

C

E

A

A

Subwoofer with built in rear speaker (L)

Subwoofer with built in rear speaker (R)

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front speakers.Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

Unit

>>Caution

yy Do not stack the speakers and be careful that the speaker should not fall down. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunction and causing personal injury and/ or property damage.

yy Make sure to install the speaker with other people in order to prevent it from falling and causing injuries to the installer.

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Connecting 13

Connecting to speakers

Connect the speaker plugs and the speaker cables to the SPEAKERS connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug and cable to the corresponding speaker connector when connecting the plug and cable.

Color				Speaker
Grey				REAR R
Red				FRONT R
Orange				WOOFER 2
Orange				WOOFER 1
Blue					REAR L
White				FRONT L

>>Caution

yy Do not try to lift the speaker alone.It needs two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunction and cause personal injury and/or property damage.

yy Check the volume level before playing music to prevent infirm, child, and pregnant women from being shocked by the sudden and loud sound from the unit.

yy Do not use the unit in a limited space.It may damage a person’s hearing.It is recommended to use it in a wide space.

yy Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the opening speaker duct hole.

yy The speakers contain magnet parts, so color irregularity may occur on theTV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers far away from eitherTV screen or PC monitor.

yy Use the speaker supplied with this unit only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction.

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14 Connecting

	Connecting TV with	System to your video device with HDMI OUT jack
	other devices	1. Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Receiver
		using HDMI cable.
		2. Connect the HDMI OUT TO TV jack on AV
	You can watch the input image from your video	Receiver System to the HDMI IN jack on yourTV.
		3. Set the input source to HDMI (refer to the page
	device.There are two ways of connecting your video
		23).
	device to AV Receiver System.
	Using an HDMI cable
	Since HDMI offers both audio and video signal over
	one cable, you can enjoy them without additional
	audio cable.
	DVD, Blu-ray disc player etc.
	HDMI cable

HDMI cable

TV

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