LG LAS950M User Manual

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar

Model : LAS950M

ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL

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

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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

sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

accompanying the product.

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

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: 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.

product’s enclosure that may be of

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

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the apparatus.

For models using an adapter

Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

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.

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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

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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.

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, 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 off 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.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. This device cannot be co-located with any other 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

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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Table of Contents6

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

3 Safety Information 8 Main Features 8 Introduction 9 Accessories 10 Front panel 10 Rear panel 11 Remote control 12 Installing the sound bar 12 – Installing the cover foot 12 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

14 Wireless subwoofer connection 15 Connection overview 15 Connecting to your TV 15 – Using an OPTICAL cable 16 – LG Sound Sync 17 – Using an HDMI cable 17 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the

channel with the sound bar 18 – What is SIMPLINK? 18 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 19 – Additional information for HDMI 19 Optional equipment connection 19 – HDMI connection 20 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection 21 – OPTICAL IN connection 21 – Connecting IR Blaster 22 Understanding Network Connection 22 – Basic Connection 22 – Group playback using Music Flow

Player app 23 Installing “Music Flow Player” App 24 – Starting with Music Flow Player app 25 Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network

25 – Connecting the speaker to your

network with a LAN cable

27 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

30 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (iOS)

34 Connecting the speakers to your Home

Network (Additional)

34 – Adding another speaker

3 Operating

37 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player

app 37 – Overview of Home menu 38 – Overview of the side menu 38 – Playing a song 40 – Overview of Playback 41 Different ways of listening to music 42 – Group Playback 43 – Surround playback 44 – Seamless playback 45 Using LG HomeChat 45 – About LG HomeChat 45 – How to start LG HomeChat 47 – Usage Examples 48 – Overview of setting menu 49 – [General] Menu 49 – [Speakers] Menu 50 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu 50 – [Music Library] Menu 50 – [Account management] Menu 51 – [Advance Settings] Menu 52 – [Account management] Menu 52 – [Update] Menu 52 – [Open source licenses] Menu 53 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 53 – About Bluetooth 53 – Bluetooth profiles 53 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth

Device 54 Other operations 54 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 54 – AV Sync 54 – Turn off the sound temporarily

55 – Displaying input source information 55 – Sleep timer setting 55 – Using your TV remote control 55 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub-woofer 55 – Night mode 56 – AUTO POWER On/Off 56 Sound adjustment 56 – Adjust volume level automatically 56 Using Media Server for PC 56 – Music Flow PC Software for windows 57 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for

Mac OS 58 Standby mode 58 – Standby mode 58 – Network standby mode 59 Reset the Speaker 59 – Resetting the speaker

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4 Troubleshooting

60 Troubleshooting 60 – General 61 – Network 62 – Application and PC Software

5 Appendix

63 File requirement 63 Trademarks and licenses 64 Specifications 66 Handling the Speaker 66 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

67 TERMS OF USE

Some of the content in this manual may dier from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s version.

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Main Features

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or

Android device

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Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device with simple connection.

LG Sound Sync

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

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device.

Music Flow Player application

Listens to music stored on your smart device.

You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/ iPhone/iPad or Android device via Music Flow Player app. This speaker and your smart device must be connected to the same network. Visit “iTunes store” or “Google Play Store” or use the QR code shown below to search for “Music Flow Player” app. For detailed information, refer to page 23.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

(Android OS)

yDepending on the application’s version and the

settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app may not be operated normally.

ySome smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

(Apple iOS)

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)

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Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

Screws (2) Cable ties for arranging

Foot IR Blaster

Optical

guide (1)

cables (2)

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Front panel

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Display window

Remote sensor

LED indicator

Shows connection status.

(Standby/On)

D 1/!

- Power On

- Switching to the standby mode (page 58)

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Rear panel

IN 1

F p/o

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

(Wi-Fi)

Connects your speaker to your network. (page 27)

(Add)

Adds the speaker to your network. (page 34)

IN 2 IN 3IR BLASTER

S/W download connector (For service only)

ETHERNET : LAN port

OPT. IN 2/OPT. IN 1 : Optical input

HDMI IN 1/HDMI OUT

output

(TV ARC)

: HDMI input /

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

HDMI IN 2/HDMI IN 3 : HDMI input

IR BLASTER

AC power cord

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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.

: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-

woofer.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

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

REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedl-y.

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

playback.

INFO : Displays the input source information.

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

DRC : Turns on or o DRC function.

intensity and improve neness and softness.

AUTO VOL : Turns on or 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 56.)

(Skip) :

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses

Note

You can use these playback buttons after play music by “Music Flow Player” App or PC software.

: Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound

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Installing the sound bar

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to

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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 pp. 15 - 21)

You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.

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 : 11 mm)

Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

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

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

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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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.

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

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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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.

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Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green

(Blink)

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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 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 (Mute) on the remote control for about 3 seconds.

-“WL RESET” appears on the display window briey.

The connection is trying.

in standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in 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 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 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 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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Connection overview

Connect or disconnect the jack in order of the image.

OUT

(TV ARC)

IN 1

Connecting to your TV

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN 1 or OPT. IN 2 jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.

Optical cable

2. Set the input source to OPTICAL. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL 1 or OPTICAL 2

function, press OPTICAL on the remote control.

Note

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

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LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :

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Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

yYou can also use the remote control of

this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

-Turn o the unit.

-Changing the function to the others.

-Disconnecting the optical cable.

yThe amount of time to turn o this unit is

dierent depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.

With wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.

Optical cable

2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

4. Select OPTICAL function by using FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

You can see “LG OPT” on the display window

if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

With wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

2. Select LG TV function by using FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

If you turned o the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

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Using an HDMI cable

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable.

Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an HDMI cable.

HDMI cable

OUT

(TV ARC)

Note

yHDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control):

Using a single remote control, you have the ability to operate CEC compatible devices (TV, Sound Bar, Blue-ray player, etc.)

yYou can also enjoy extra functions such as

Bluetooth with FUNC on remote control or F on this unit. When you go back to live TV channel after using the extra functions (Bluetooth) of this audio system, you should choose your preferred speaker on TV to enjoy the sound from this audio system again.

HDMI cable Checklist

Some HDMI cables do not support the ARC function, this can result in no sound output.

When connecting this unit to the TV, if there is no sound, there might be a problem with the HDMI cable. Therefore connect this unit to the TV and check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet.

STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

(X)

(O)

Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel with the sound bar

Connection through HDMI Cable

Your television must support the newest HDMI features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel)) to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.

1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control)

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI feature designed to allow the user to command and control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected through HDMI by using only one of their remote controls.

Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+

※

(Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), etc.

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What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control :

Power on/o, volume up/down, etc.

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Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

Note

yDepending on the state of the unit, some

SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose or not work.

yDepending on a TV or a player which

is connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose.

ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.

To use this function :

-Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.

-The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may dier depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).

-You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function using an HDMI cable.

-You can connect only one Sound bar to TV compatible with ARC.

Note

yARC function is automatically selected when

ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the function you are using.

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

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Additional information for HDMI

yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP

is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).

yYou cannot change the video resolution

in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.

yIf the video output signal is abnormal when

your personal computer is connected to HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your personal computer to 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

For enjoying sound only

You can enjoy the sound from the external device you connect.

IN 2 IN 3

IN 1

To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

1. Connect HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3 jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Set the input source to HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

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For enjoying both sound and picture

You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect.

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IN 1

1. Connect HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3 jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Connect HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to HDMI IN jack on the TV.

3. Set the input source to HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

Note

yWith the unit connected to external devices

and TV as above illustration, TV will output picture and sound from external devices when the unit is turned o in HDMI IN mode.

yHDMI OUT jack is for TV connection. Even

though PCM multi channel is inputted to the unit through an HDMI cable, the unit can only output 2 channel to TV.

yAudio sources without any transformation

pass through this unit when this unit is turned o.

IN 2 IN 3

OUT

(TV ARC)

PORT. (Portable) IN connection

Listening to music from your portable player

The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).

3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.

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OPTICAL IN connection

Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack.

Optical cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN 1 or OPT. IN 2 jack on the back of the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital device etc.)

2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL 1 or OPTICAL 2

function, press OPTICAL on the remote control.

3. Listen to sound from the connected device.

4. Press OPTICAL to exit from OPTICAL. Function is retuned to previous one.

Connecting IR Blaster

IR blaster is supplied as an accessory with the unit in order to communicate well with the remote control and the TV.

Remote control of your TV may not be operated if the unit hides the remote sensor of the TV.

You can solve the problem by connecting IR blaster with LG TV.

Connecting

Remote sensor of TV

Sensor of IR Blaster

IR BLASTER

1. Remove the protective vinyl of IR blaster.

2. Put IR blaster on the back of the unit with the sensor of IR blaster facing the remote sensor of the TV.

3. Connect the end of IR blaster to IR BLASTER jack.

Caution

yDo not block ventilation when you put IR

blaster on the unit.

yDo not disconnect the power cord. If you

want to use IR blaster, keep the unit on standby mode.

Note

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not be function on the TV.

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Understanding Network Connection

Basic Connection

Wired or Wi-Fi connection to router.

Wired and wireless connection.

You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration.

Connecting

Router

LAN

Speaker

Speaker (Main)

Speaker (Add)

Group playback using Music Flow Player app

You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration. (page 42)

Group setting via Music Flow Player app

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Music Flow Player app

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