LG LAP240 User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

SoundPlate™

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

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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.

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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	FCC Compliance Statement	FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
	This device complies with part 15 of the FCC	or use radio frequency energy. changes or
	rules. Operation is subject to the following two	modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
	conditions:	interference unless the modifications are expressly
	(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,	approved in the instruction manual. The user could
		lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
	and
		unauthorized change or modification is made.
	(2) This device must accept any interference
		FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
	received, including interference that may cause
	undesired operation.	equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
	NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found	limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
		This equipment should be installed and operated
	to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
		with minimum distance 20 cm between the
	pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
		radiator and your body. End users must follow the
	designed to provide reasonable protection against
		specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
	harmful interference in a residential installation. This
		exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
	equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
		co-located or operating in conjunction with any
	frequency energy and, if not installed and used
		other antenna or transmitter.
	in accordance with the instructions, may cause
		CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
	harmful interference to radio communications.
	However, there is no guarantee that interference	airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
	will not occur in a particular installation.	devices because their signals could interfere with
	If this equipment does cause harmful interference	critical aircraft instruments.
	to radio or television reception, which can be	Responsible Party :
	determined by turning the equipment off and
		LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
	on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
		Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
	interference by one or more of the following
		TEL. : [phone]
	measures:
	yy Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	yy Increase the separation between the equipment
	and receiver.
	yy Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
	circuit different from that to which the receiver is
	connected.
	yy Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
	technician for help.
	CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not
	expressly approved by the party responsible for
	compliance could void the user’s authority to
	operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents

1Getting Started

2Safety Information

6 Unique features

6 Introduction

6Accessories

7Front panel

7Rear panel

8Remote control

10Setting 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

16Using Bluetooth technology

16–  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

17Using Bluetooth App

17–  Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

18–  Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

19Setting sound effect

3 Troubleshooting

20 Troubleshooting

4 Appendix

21Trademarks and licenses

22Specifications

23Maintenance

23 –  Handling the unit

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Unique features

LG Sound Sync

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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Designs and specifications of the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

Remote Control (1)

Battery (1)

LG Bluetooth Remote

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

Power cord (1)

Optical cable (1)

Introduction

Symbols used in this manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Cable holder (1)

Screw (2)

Cable ties for arranging cables (2)

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Front panel

ARemote sensor BLED indicator

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

	LED Color	Red	Orange	Green	White
	LED State
	Off		Disconnected power cord
	On	Standby	Bluetooth paired	Optical function	LG sound sync
				selected	(LG TV) paired
	Blink	Sound effect		Sound effect	Sound effect
		(Standard) is	-	(Music) is	(Cinema) is
	(Twice rapidly)
		selected.		selected.	selected.
	Blink	Booting	Bluetooth ready	-	LG sound sync
	(Twice per second)				(LG TV) ready
	Blink	Mute	-	-	-
	(Once per second)

Rear panel

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A	B	C D
A1/! (Standby/On)		CAUTO POWER ON/OFF
o/p(Volume)		Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.
Adjusts speaker volume.		DOptical input

F (Function)

Press it repeatedly to select other function.

BAC power input

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Remote control

Switches the unit ON or OFF.	Select sound effect.
Reduce the sound volume.	Increase the sound volume.
Mutes or unmutes the sound.	Select Optical function.
Select LG TV function.	Select Bluetooth function.

,,Note

yy Once the unit is shut down to standby, please wait several seconds before trying to use remote again.

yy When you press any button on the remote control, the red LED on the main unit blinks twice. (Except 1(Power), SOUND EFFECT)

yy The red LED on Unit will be lit If the volume level is adjusted between minimum to maximum.

yy The color LED that indicates the current function is lit up.

yy The red LED blinks twice rapidly when the sound effect (Standard) is selected.

yy The green LED blinks twice rapidly when the sound effect (Music) is selected.

yy The white LED blinks twice rapidly when the sound effect (Cinema) is selected.

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