LG HLS36W Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Speaker Sound Bar

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

FOR THE WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

HLS36W (HLS36W, SHS36-D)

P/NO : MFL66306887

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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: 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.

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.

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. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. hen installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

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.

Europe Notice

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these
product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and
2009/125/EC.

Please contact to the following address for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).

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European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327
AE Almere. The Netherlands
(Tel : [phone])

Indoor Use Only

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of
200-240V~, 50/60Hz.

WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363
approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp.
When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS
1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this
plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a
replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the
type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains
sockets in your home, then the plug should be
removed and a suitable type tted. Please refer to
the wiring instructions below:

WIRING: A mains plug removed from the mains
lead of this unit must be destroyed. A mains plug
with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a
mains socket. Do not connect either wire to the
earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the
earth symbol
yellow. If any other plug is tted, use a 5 amp fuse,
either in the plug, or at the distribution board.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following codes:

- 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.

or coloured green or green and

Italy Notice

A general authorization is requested for outdoor
use in Italy.
The use of these equipments is regulated by:

1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity
subject to general authorization) for outdoor
use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in
both cases for private use.

2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access
to networks and telecom services.

L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:

1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività
soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati
al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se
utilizzati entro il proprio
fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private.

2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico
dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di
telecomunicazioni.

Brazil Notice

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto
é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência
prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e
não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando
em caráter primário.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 – Portable In
6 – Speaker ez (easy) Setup
6 Accessories
7 Introduction
7 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 Playable file
7 – MP3/ WMA music file requirement
8 Remote control
9 Front panel
9 Rear panel

2 Connecting

10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
12 Setting up
12 – Pairing wireless subwoofer
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – AUDIO (PORT. IN) In Connection
13 – Listening to music from your portable

player
13 – OPTICAL In connection
13 – Speaker ez (easy) setup
14 – USB Playback

3 Operating

15 Basic Operations
15 – USB Operation
15 Other Operations
15 – DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range

Control)
15 – AV Sync
16 – Sleep Timer Setting
16 – Dimmer
16 – Turn off the sound temporarily
16 – Adjust the woofer level settings
16 – Displaying file and input source
17 Sound adjustment
17 – Setting the surround mode
18 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

18 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV

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4 Troubleshooting

19 Troubleshooting

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5 Appendix

20 Maintenance
20 – Handling the Unit
21 Trademarks and Licenses
22 Specifications

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Unique Features

Portable In

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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 2.1 or 2.0 ch mode.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

WALL BRACKET
INSTALL GUIDE (1)

Optical cable (1)

Wall bracket (1)

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Getting Started 7

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 le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows :

ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yMaximum les : Under 999

yFile 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 • • • • • • • • •

POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

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 les.
When a USB containing MP3/ WMA les 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.

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SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound eect mode.

WOOFER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of woofer.

REPEAT: Listens to your les repeatedly or

randomly.

C/V
Z
d/M

SLEEP: Sets the system to turn o automatically at
a specied time.

INFO.: Displays the le or input source information.

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TV Control buttons: See page 18

0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered

numbered les. Enters the PIN code.

: Goes to next or previous le.

: Stops playback.

: Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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