LG LAP240 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SoundPlate™

ENGLISH

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

LAP240

www.lg.com

Printed in China

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1 Getting Started

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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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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

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

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.

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 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
centre. 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. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

NOTICE: For Product Identication and
Compliance/Safety labeling information please
refer to Main label on the bottom of unit.

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Getting Started 3

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.

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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Getting Started4

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

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and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION : Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specic operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.

Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Clis, NJ 07632
TEL. : [phone]

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 5

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique features
6 Introduction
6 Accessories
7 Front panel
7 Rear panel
8 Remote control
10 Setting up the unit

2 Operating

13 Basic operations
13 – Optical input operation
13 – LG Sound Sync
14 – AUTO POWER On/Off
15 – Auto function change
16 Using Bluetooth technology
16 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
17 Using Bluetooth App
17 – Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

onto Your Bluetooth Device
18 – Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth

Remote” App
19 Setting sound effect

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2

3

4

3 Troubleshooting

20 Troubleshooting

4 Appendix

21 Trademarks and licenses
22 Specifications
23 Maintenance
23 – Handling the unit

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Getting Started6

Unique features

LG Sound Sync

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

Bluetooth

Enjoys music from bluetooth device with simple
connection.

LG Bluetooth Remote

"LG Bluetooth Remote" is an App designed to
let you take control of some of LG’s latest Audio
devices.

Introduction

Symbols used in this manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Designs and specications of the accessories are
subject to change without prior notice.

Remote Control (1) Battery (1)

Power cord (1) Optical cable (1)

Cable holder (1) Screw (2)

Cable ties for arranging
cables (2)

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Getting Started 7

Front panel

Remote sensor

A

LED indicator

B

You can check the current state of the unit by the color LED on it. Refer to the table below.

LED Color

LED State

O Disconnected power cord

On Standby Bluetooth paired

Blink

(Twice rapidly)

Blink

(Twice per second)

Blink

(Once per second)

Red Orange Green White

Optical function

selected

Sound eect

(Standard) is

selected.

Booting Bluetooth ready -

Mute - - -

-

Sound eect

(Music) is
selected.

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LG sound sync

(LG TV) paired

Sound eect

(Cinema) is

selected.

LG sound sync

(LG TV) ready

Rear panel

A

(Standby/On)

A 1/!

B

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(Volume)

o/p

Adjusts speaker volume.

F (Function)
Press it repeatedly to select other function.

AC power input

CB D

AUTO POWER ON/OFF

C

Turns on or o AUTO POWER function.

Optical input

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Remote control

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Switches the unit ON or OFF.

Select sound eect.

Reduce the sound volume.

Mutes or unmutes the sound.

Select LG TV function.

Note

,

yOnce the unit is shut down to standby,

please wait several seconds before trying to
use remote again.

yWhen you press any button on the remote

control, the red LED on the main unit blinks
twice. (Except 1(Power), SOUND EFFECT)

yThe red LED on Unit will be lit If the volume

level is adjusted between minimum to
maximum.

yThe color LED that indicates the current

function is lit up.

yThe red LED blinks twice rapidly when the

sound eect (Standard) is selected.

yThe green LED blinks twice rapidly when the

sound eect (Music) is selected.

yThe white LED blinks twice rapidly when the

sound eect (Cinema) is selected.

Increase the sound volume.

Select Optical function.

Select Bluetooth function.

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