LG HLS26W Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Speaker Sound Bar

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

HLS26W

P/NO : MFL67164760

www.lg.com

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	Safety Information			a dedicated circuit;
				Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
				That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
		CAUTION		that appliance and has no additional outlets or
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
				owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
		DO NOT OPEN
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC			outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
				wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
	SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
				damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
	USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
				Any of these conditions could result in electric
	TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
				shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
		This lightning flash with		appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
				or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
		arrowhead symbol within an
				appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
		equilateral triangle is intended to
				exact replacement part by an authorized service
		alert the user to the presence of
				center. Protect the power cord from physical or
		uninsulated dangerous voltage
				mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
		within the product’s enclosure
				pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
		that may be of sufficient
				particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
		magnitude to constitute a risk of
				the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
		electric shock to persons.
				disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
		The exclamation point within an
				mains cord plug. hen installing the product, ensure
		equilateral triangle is intended
				that the plug is easily accessible.
		to alert the user to the presence
		of important operating and		This device is equipped with a portable battery or
		maintenance (servicing)
		instructions in the literature		accumulator.
		accompanying the product.		Safety way to remove the battery or the
	WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK			battery from the equipment: Remove the
	HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN			old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
	OR MOISTURE.			in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
	WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a			contamination of the environment and bring on
				possible threat to human and animal health, the
	confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
				old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
	CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
				container at designated collection points. Do
	Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
				not dispose of batteries or battery together with
	instructions.
				other waste. It is recommended that you use
	Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
				local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
	ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
				accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
	product and to protect it from over heating. The
				excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
	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 built-
	in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
	proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
	instruction has been adhered to.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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4 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents			3	Operating
			14		Basic Operations
			14		–  USB Operation
	1	Getting Started	14		Other Operations
			14		–  DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
	2	Safety Information			Control)
			14		–  AV Sync
	6	Unique Features
			15		–  Sleep Timer Setting
	6	–  Portable In
			15		–  Dimmer
	6	–  Speaker ez (easy) Setup
			15		–  Turn off the sound temporarily
	6	Accessories
			15		–  Displaying file and input source
	7	Introduction
			16		Sound adjustment
	7	–  Symbols Used in this Manual
			16		–  Setting the surround mode
	7	Playable file
			17		Using Bluetooth technology
	7	–  MP3/ WMA music file requirement
			17		–  Listening to music stored on the
	8	Remote control
					Bluetooth devices
	9	Front panel
			18		–  Listening to sound through the
	9	Rear panel
					Bluetooth devices
	2	Connecting	19		–  Checking the information of
					connected Bluetooth device
	10 Mounting the main unit on a wall		20		Controlling a TV with the Supplied
					Remote Control
	12	Optional Equipment Connection
			20		–  Setting up the remote to control your
	12	–  AUDIO (PORT. IN) In Connection
					TV
	12	–  Listening to music from your portable

player

12–  OPTICAL In connection

12–  Speaker ez (easy) setup

13–  USB Playback

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4 Troubleshooting

21 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

22 Maintenance

22–  Handling the Unit

23Trademarks and Licenses

24Specifications

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Unique Features

Portable In

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

Speaker ez (easy) Setup

Listen to sounds from TV, DVD or Digital device with vivid 2.0 ch mode.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

WALL BRACKET	Wall bracket (1)
INSTALL GUIDE (1)

Optical cable (1)

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Introduction

Symbols Used in this Manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

,,Tip

Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Playable file

MP3/ WMA music file requirement

MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :

yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy Maximum files : Under 999

yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

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Remote control

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Battery Installation

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

• • • • • • • • • • A •

1POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. AV SYNC: Synchronizes the audio and video. DOLBY DRC: Sets the Dobly DRC.

MUTE: Mutes the sound.

• • • • • • • • • • B •

FOLDER: Searches for a folder of MP3/ WMA files. When a USB containing MP3/ WMA files in several folders is being played, press FOLDER to select the folder you want to play.

INPUT: Changes input sources.

OPTICAL: Changes input source to optical directly. VOLUME: Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • • C •

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

REPEAT: Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.

C/V: Goes to next or previous file. Z: Stops playback.

d/M: Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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

INFO.: Displays the file or input source information.

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TV Control buttons: See page 20

BLUETOOTH: Pairing, connecting and disconnecting your unit and Bluetooth device in function other than the Bluetooth.

0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered numbered files. Enters the PIN code.

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