LG ARX9 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

High Power A/V

Receiver with

Giant Tallboy

Speaker System

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

ARX9 (ARX9, S94P2-F)

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1 GettingStarted

2 Getting Started

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

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent

contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do

not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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4 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1	Getting Started		2	Connecting
2	Safety information	12		Before connecting
6	Unique features	12		Positioning the system
6	Accessories	13		Connecting to speakers
6	Introduction	14		Connecting TV with other devices
6	–  Symbols Used in this Manual	14		–  Using an HDMI cable
7	–  Required cables	16		–  Using a composite video cable
8	Remote control	17		Connecting audio devices
10	Front panel	18		Connecting other devices
11	Rear panel	19		Connecting the antenna
		19		Connecting portable devices

3 System Setting

20 Settings 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

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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

27–  Playback effect

30 Enjoying various sound mode

30 –  Setting the USER EQ

32 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology

32 –  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

34–  Using Bluetooth App

35–  Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

36Radio Operations

36 –  Listening to FM radio

36–  Improving poor FM reception

36–  Presetting the Radio Stations

36–  Deleting all the saved stations

37Other Operations

37 –  Dimmer

37 –  Using the Sleep Timer

37–  Displaying file and input source

37–  Auto power down

38Advanced Operations

38 –  Recording to USB

5 Troubleshooting

39 Troubleshooting

6 Appendix

40Trademarks and licenses

40Maintenance

40–  Handling the unit

41Specifications

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Unique features

Bluetooth

Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.)

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

Playback effects

Listens to music various sound and playback effects.

USB Direct Recording

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

LG Bluetooth Remote

LG Bluetooth Remote is an App designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices. Refer to the page 34-35.

Analog audio cable (1) Video cable (1)

FM antenna (1)

HDMI cable (1)

Coaxial cable (1)

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 Coaxial digital audio 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 HDMI 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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Remote control	• • • • • • • • • • A •
	1: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
	TV control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)
	--1: Turns the TV on or off.

-- AV/INPUT : Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.

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.

-- PORTABLE : Selects the input source connected to PORT.IN jack.

-- OPTICAL : Selects the input source connected to OPTICAL IN 1/2 jack.

-- COAXIAL : Selects the input source connected to COAXIAL IN jack.

-- HDMI IN : Selects the input source connected to HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack.

-- RADIO : Selects the FM tuner.

-- USB : Selects the input source connected to USB port.

-- BLUETOOTH : Selects Bluetooth function. XREC : USB direct recording.

REPEAT() : Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.

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

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more information refer to the page 28.)

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries with 4and 5matched correctly.

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	• • • • • • • • • • B •	• • • • • • • • • • D •
	C/V(SKIP) : Goes to the next or previous file.	SLEEP : Sets dimmer or the system to turn off
	c/v(SCAN) : Searches backward or forward.	automatically at a specified time.
		SETUP : Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.
	Z(Stop) : Stops playback.
		INFO. : Displays information. (file name / input
	d/MONO/STEREO (Play) :
		source / output channel / recording elapsed time)
	-- Starts playback.
		ENTER/SET : Acknowledges menu selection.
	-- Selects mono/stereo in FM mode.
		PRESET (-/+) : Selects a preset stations.
	M(Pause) : Pauses playback.
		TUNING (-/+) : Tunes in the desired radio station.
	• • • • • • • • • • C •
		W/S/A/D(up/ down/ left/ right): Selects an
	SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of desired
		option in the menu.
	speaker.	BACK : Moves backwards in the menu or exits
	SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
		the setup menu.
	VOL (-/+) : Adjusts speaker volume.	JUKE BOX :
	MUTE : Turns off the sound temporarily. Press	-- Selects JUKE BOX mode.
	the button again to restore the sound.	-- Makes your favorites list.
	BASS BLAST : Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode
		DELETE :
	directly.
		-- Deletes MP3/WMA files.
		-- Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.
		• • • • • • • • • • E •
		0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered
		options in a menu.

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Front panel

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ASTANDBY/ON (1/!)

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.

ESMART DJ

Selects SMART DJ mode. (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 30.)

ENTER

-- Acknowledges menu selection.

-- Enters USER EQ/ Confirms USER EQ setting. (For more information refer to the page 30.)

PLAY/PAUSE

-- Starts playback.

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

-- Selects BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE while in "USER EQ" mode by pressing PLAY/PAUSE repeatedly. (For more information refer to the page 30.)

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.

-- Adjust USER EQ sound level. (For more information refer to the page 30.)

JDJ EFFECT

-- Selects DJ effect. (For more information refer to the page 28.)

KSOUND EFFECT

Selects Sound effect.

LINPUT SELECTION

Selects input source.

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Rear panel

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ASpeakers connectors Connects the speaker cables.

BCooling fan

CAUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

Connects to external source with 2 channel audio outputs

DLINE OUT

Connects the components with 2 channel audio inputs.

EPower cord

FANTENNA

FM – Connects the FM wired antenna.

GVIDEO OUT

Connects the components with analog video input jacks.

HVIDEO IN

Connects the components with analog video output jacks.

IPORT. IN

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

M L K J I H G F

JDIGITAL AUDIO IN 2

COAXIAL

Connects other components with a coaxial digital audio output.

OPTICAL 2

Connects other components with an optical digital audio output.

KDIGITAL AUDIO IN 1

OPTICAL 1

Connects other components with an optical digital audio output.

LHDMI OUT TO TV

Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.

MHDMI IN 1/2/3

Connects the component with HDMI output.

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12 Connecting

Before connecting	Front speaker with built in subwoofer (L)
	Front speaker with built in subwoofer (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	or screen and as flush with the screen surface as
and 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

C

A

A

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 to speakers

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

Color			Speaker
Red			FRONT R
Orange			WOOFER 2
Orange			WOOFER 1
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 the TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers far away from either TV screen or PC monitor.

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	14 Connecting
	Connecting TV with			System to your video device with HDMI OUT
	other devices		1.	Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Receiver
				jack 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 your TV.
			3.	Set the input source to HDMI (refer to the page
	device. There are two ways of connecting your

video device to AV Receiver System.	23).

2	Using an HDMI cable

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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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