LG LAS551H User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

LAS551H (LAS551H, S55A1-D) LASC55 (LASC55, S55A1-D)

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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.

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

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 use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

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 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

NOTICE: For Product Identication 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 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 should 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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FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(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. : +1-800-243-0000

Table of Contents

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1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 Introduction 6 – Symbols used in this manual 6 Accessories 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Installing the sound bar 9 – Installing the cover

foot

10 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

12 Wireless subwoofer connection 13 Connecting to your TV 13 – Using an OPTICAL cable 13 – Using an HDMI cable 14 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the

channel with the sound bar 14 – What is SIMPLINK? 15 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 15 – Additional information for HDMI 16 Optional equipment connection 16 – HDMI connection 17 – OPTICAL IN connection 17 – PORTABLE IN connection 18 – USB connection 18 – Compatible USB devices 18 – USB device requirement 19 – Playable file

3 Operating

20 Basic operations 20 – USB operation 21 Other operations 21 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 21 – AV Sync 21 – Turn off the sound temporarily 21 – Displaying file and input source 22 – Sleep timer setting 22 – Using your TV remote control 23 – AUTO POWER On/Off 24 – Auto function change 25 – LG Sound Sync 26 Using Bluetooth technology 27 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices 28 Using Bluetooth App 28 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

onto Your Bluetooth Device 29 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App 30 Sound adjustment 30 – Setting sound effect 30 – Adjust volume level automatically 31 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub-woofer 31 – Night mode

4 Troubleshooting

32 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

34 Trademarks and licenses 35 Specifications 37 Maintenance 37 – Handling the unit

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Unique features

Auto power down

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This unit will turn o by itself for energy saving consumption.

Portable In

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

LG Sound Sync

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

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) Batteries (2)

Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

guide (1)

Screws (2) Cover foot (2)

Optical cable (1)

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Remote control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and matched correctly.

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

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches

to the standby mode.

FUNC : Selects the function and the input source.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL directly.

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound eect mode.

: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-

woofer.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

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

REPEAT : Listen to your les repeatedly or randomly.

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

playback.

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

DRC : Turns on or o DRC function.

AUTO VOL : Turns on and o the AUTO VOLUME

mode.

AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn o automatically at

a specied time.

AUTO POWER : Turns on or o AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 23.)

FOLDER o/p : Searches a folder on USB device.

INFO :

- Displays the information of a le or an input source.

- Controls TV remote (Refer to the page 22)

(Skip/Search) :

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses

(Stop) : Stops playback.

(Night mode) : Turns on or o Night mode.

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Front panel

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Display window

Standby LED

It lights up in red on standby mode.

Remote sensor

Rear panel

Power cord

HDMI IN / OUT (TV ARC) : HDMI input / output

USB port

(Standby/On)

C 1/!

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

E p/o

D E

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

OPTICAL IN : Optical input

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Installing the sound bar

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Refer to pages 13 - 18.)

Caution

yFor best performance of wireless

connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.

yBe careful not to make scratches on the

surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when installing or moving them.

Installing the cover foot

You can extend the height of the unit by using cover foot (height : 17 mm)

1. Turn the unit upside down.

2. Peel off a sticker attached to the cover foot.

Then place it on the existing foot of the unit.

3. Press the cover foot with adequate force to get

it rmly xed.

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Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

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Caution

Because it is dicult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Wall bracket

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A) Wall plug

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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.

Note

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit.

6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

Note

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

yDo not install this unit upside down. It can

damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.

yDo not hang onto the installed unit and

avoid any impact to the unit.

ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it

does not fall o. If the unit falls o, it may result in an injury or damage to the product.

yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please

make sure that a child does not pull any of connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

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Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Yellow-green

(Blink)

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Yellow-green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is

O (No display)

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time

1. Connect the power cord of the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED or the blinking of yellow-green LED on the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.

1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum.

-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.

2. Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

-“WL RESET” appears on the display window briey and Red LED on the main unit is blinking

The connection is trying.

in standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

(Mute) on the remote control

3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip this step.

Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the

wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.

-The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up alternately in red and yellow-green.

4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer.

5. Connect them again after the LED of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned off.

The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will

be paired automatically when you turn on the main unit.

-When the connection is completed, you can see the yellow-green LED on the subwoofer.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible (within 5 m) and avoid the cases below.

-There is a obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

-There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

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