LG ARX9 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

High Power A/V
Receiver with
Giant Tallboy
Speaker System

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

ARX9 (ARX9, S94P2-F)

www.lg.com

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Getting Started2

Safety information

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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.

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

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

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with
arrowhead 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 sucient
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: 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 should 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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
center. 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 appliance. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.

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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, re or the like.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety information
6 Unique features
6 Accessories
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 – Required cables
8 Remote control
10 Front panel
11 Rear panel

2 Connecting

12 Before connecting
12 Positioning the system
13 Connecting to speakers
14 Connecting TV with other devices
14 – Using an HDMI cable
16 – Using a composite video cable
17 Connecting audio devices
18 Connecting other devices
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
24 USB 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
36 Radio Operations
36 – Listening to FM radio
36 – Improving poor FM reception
36 – Presetting the Radio Stations
36 – Deleting all the saved stations
37 Other Operations
37 – Dimmer
37 – Using the Sleep Timer
37 – Displaying file and input source
37 – Auto power down
38 Advanced Operations
38 – Recording to USB

5 Troubleshooting

39 Troubleshooting

6 Appendix

40 Trademarks and licenses
40 Maintenance
40 – Handling the unit
41 Specifications

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Unique features

Bluetooth

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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
eects.

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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

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

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

You must purchase the connection cables
separately if necessary.

yAnalog audio cable

White (L)
Red (R)

yComposite video cable

Yellow

yAnalog audio/Composite video cable

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

yOptical digital audio cable

yCoaxial digital audio cable

yHDMI cable

Portable cable ( 3.5 mm Stereo plug)

y

Note

,

yTurn o the power to all components

before making any connections.

yWhen 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.

yWhen connecting optical digital cables,

insert the cable plugs straight in until they
click into place.

yDo not bend or tie optical digital audio

cables.

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Remote control

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• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

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TV control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)

: Turns the TV on or o.

-1

-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.

REC : USB direct recording.

X

REPEAT( ) : Listens to your les 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 4 and 5 matched correctly.

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• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

C/V
c/v
Z
d

M

• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •

SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of desired
speaker.

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound eect mode.

VOL (-/+) : Adjusts speaker volume.

the button again to restore the sound.

BASS BLAST : Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode
directly.

(SKIP) : Goes to the next or previous le.

(SCAN) : Searches backward or forward.

(Stop) : Stops playback.

/MONO/STEREO (Play) :

- Starts playback.

- Selects mono/stereo in FM mode.

(Pause) : Pauses playback.

MUTE : Turns o the sound temporarily. Press

• • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • •

SLEEP : Sets dimmer or the system to turn o
automatically at a specied time.

SETUP : Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.

INFO. : Displays information. (le name / input

source / output channel / recording elapsed time)

ENTER/SET : Acknowledges menu selection.

PRESET (-/+) : Selects a preset stations.

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

W/S/A/D

option in the menu.

BACK : Moves backwards in the menu or exits

the setup menu.

JUKE BOX :

DELETE :

• • • • • • • • • • e • • • • • • • • •

0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered
options in a menu.

(up/ down/ left/ right): Selects an

- Selects JUKE BOX mode.

- Makes your favorites list.

- Deletes MP3/WMA les.

- Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

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Front panel

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a

l

STANDBY/ON (1/!)

a

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

BASS BLAST

b

Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode directly.

Remote sensor

c

Display window

d

Shows the current status of the unit.

SMART DJ

e

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

USER EQ

f

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

30.)

ENTER

- Acknowledges menu selection.

- Enters USER EQ/ Conrms 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.

b

c

k

d

j

USB port (5 V 0 500 mA)

g

Connects an USB device to USB port.

MASTER VOLUME

h

Adjusts the speaker volume.

CONTROL

i

- Control the DJ EFFECT.

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

DJ EFFECT

j

- Selects DJ eect. (For more information refer to
the page 28.)

SOUND EFFECT

k

Selects Sound effect.

INPUT SELECTION

l

Selects input source.

e

f

hi

g

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Rear panel

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a

Speakers connectors

a

Connects the speaker cables.

Cooling fan

b

AUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

c

Connects to external source with 2 channel
audio outputs

LINE OUT

d

Connects the components with 2 channel
audio inputs.

Power cord

e

ANTENNA

f

FM – Connects the FM wired antenna.

VIDEO OUT

g

Connects the components with analog video
input jacks.

VIDEO IN

h

Connects the components with analog video
output jacks.

PORT. IN

i

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

b

lm

DIGITAL AUDIO IN 2

j

COAXIAL

Connects other components with a coaxial
digital audio output.

OPTICAL 2

Connects other components with an optical
digital audio output.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1

k

OPTICAL 1

Connects other components with an optical
digital audio output.

HDMI OUT TO TV

l

Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.

HDMI IN 1/2/3

m

Connects the component with HDMI output.

c

khij

d

g

f

e

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Connecting12

Before connecting

Please make sure to disconnect the AC power cord
before making any connection between the unit
and any other device.

Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of

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positioning the system. Note that the illustrations

Connecting

in these instructions dier 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

F

C

A

A

Front speaker with built in subwoofer (L)

Front speaker with built in subwoofer (R)

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor
or screen and as ush with the screen surface as
possible.

Unit

Caution

>

yDo 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.

yMake 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

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Caution

>

yDo 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.

yCheck the volume level before playing

music to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant
women from being shocked by the sudden
and loud sound from the unit.

yDo 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.

yBe careful to make sure children not to put

their hands or any objects into the opening
speaker duct hole.

yThe 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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Connecting TV with
other devices

You can watch the input image from your video
device. There are two ways of connecting your
video device to AV Receiver System.

Using an HDMI cable

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Since HDMI oers both audio and video signal over
one cable, you can enjoy them without additional
audio cable.

DVD, Blu-ray disc player etc.

HDMI cable

1. Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Receiver
System to your video device with HDMI OUT
jack using HDMI cable.

2. Connect the HDMI OUT TO TV jack on AV
Receiver System to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

3. Set the input source to HDMI (refer to the page

23).

HDMI cable

TV

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