LG LASC27, LAS260B User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
MODELS LAS260B LASC27
*MFL69466666*
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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 knownto 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 suf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: No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should 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.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Check the specication page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements. 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 device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, 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 device. The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.
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 device 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 device (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 device.
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 device. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device 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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(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 different 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 transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm (7.8 inches) between the antenna and your body. Users must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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 Cliffs, NJ 07632 TEL. : +1-800-243-0000
Table of Contents
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1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 – Auto power down 6 – Portable In 6 Introduction 6 – Symbols used in this manual 6 Accessories 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Installing the sound bar 10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
2 Connecting
12 Connecting to your TV 12 – Using an OPTICAL cable 13 Optional equipment connection 13 – OPTICAL IN connection 13 – PORT. IN connection
3 Operating
14 Operations 14 – DRC (Dynamic range control) 14 – Turn off the sound temporarily 14 – Using your TV remote control 15 – AUTO POWER On/Off 15 – Auto function change 16 Using BLUETOOTH® technology 16 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices 17 Sound adjustment 17 – Setting the surround mode
4 Troubleshooting
18 Troubleshooting 18 – General 19 – NOTES to use wireless
5 Appendix
20 Trademarks and licenses 21 Specifications 22 Maintenance 22 – Handling the unit
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Unique features

Auto power down

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This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption.

Portable In

Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..)

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.
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
Wall Bracket Install guide (1)
Optical cable (1)
Wall bracket (1)
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Remote control

Replacement of battery
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •a • • • • • • • • • • • • •
(Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
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F : Changes input sources.
STANDARD : Selects STANDARD sound effect
VOICE : Selects VOICE sound effect
CINEMA : Selects CINEMA sound effect
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
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DRC ON/OFF : Turns on or off DRC function. (Refer to the page 14.)
AUTO POWER ON/OFF: Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 15.)
: This button is not used.
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Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) battery with and matched correctly.

Front panel

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B
A
C
G
A 1/! B
C p/o
D
E
(Standby/On)
F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
(Volume)
Adjusts volume level.
Standby LED
It lights up in red on standby mode.
Remote sensor

Rear panel

A
B
D E
F
Function LED
F
Note
,
yYou can check current function through
the LED.
yThis unit turns off LED If there is no key
input for 20 seconds. To display LED, press any button.
yStandby LED quickly blinks when you
press any button, and slowly blinks in Mute or Minimum volume status.
yBluetooth LED blinks when you select
Bluetooth function. if you connect Bluetooth device, LED will turn on.
Speakers
G
G
PORT. IN : Portable input
A
OPTICAL IN : Optical input
B

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 - 14.)
Caution
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For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.
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Mounting the main unit on a wall

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You can mount the main unit on a wall.
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Caution
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Because it is difcult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.
Prepare screws and brackets.
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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs (Not supplied). 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.
Note
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Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. Please purchase it.
Wall Bracket Install guide
1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall Bracket Install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.
Wall bracket
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3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the illustration below.
5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown below.
Caution
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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 off. If the unit falls off, 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.
Note
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Detach the unit from the bracket as shown below.
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Connecting to your TV

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.
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2. Set the input source to OPTICAL. Press F button repeatedly until the function is selected.
Optical
cable
Note
,
yBefore connecting the optical cable, be sure
to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.
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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Optional equipment connection

OPTICAL IN connection

Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack.
To the digital
optical output jack of
external device
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN 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 F button repeatedly until the function is selected.
3. Listen to sound.
4. Press F to exit from OPTICAL.
Note
,
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

PORT. IN connection

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Connecting
MP3 player, etc...
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 by using 3.5 mm stereo cable.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).
3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing F button repeatedly until the function is selected.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.
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Operations

DRC (Dynamic range control)

Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby Digital only). This function turns on or off you press
DRC ON/OFF.

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press (Mute) to mute your unit.
To cancel it, press
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control or change the volume level.

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Using your TV remote control

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute.
Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for about 3 seconds.
To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF about 3 seconds.
Note
,
ySupported TV brands
LG Panasonic Philips Samsung
Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio
yMake sure that the sound output of your TV
is set to [External speaker].
yDepending on the remote control, this
function may not work well.
(Mute) again on the remote
Auto power down
This unit will be off itself to save electric consumption in the case main unit is not connected to external device and is not used for 20 minutes.
So does this unit after six hours since Main unit has been connected to other device using analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)
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AUTO POWER On/Off

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical or Bluetooth.
When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and select the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device.
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected your Bluetooth device.
This function turns on or off you press AUTO
POWER ON/OFF.
Note
,
yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
function, it will be automatically turned off if there is no signal for a certain period of time from the external device.
yIf you turned off the unit directly, it cannot
be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER function. However the unit can be turned on by AUTO POWER function when optical signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
yDepending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yIf you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turn off the unit.
yWhen you turn on this unit for the rst time,
Auto Power function is turned on status.
yTo use this function, the main unit must be
registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth device.

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as optical and Bluetooth. And then changes suitable function automatically.
When optical signal comes in
When you turn on the external device connected to this unit by an optical cable, this unit change the function to optical. You can hear the sound from your device.
When you try to connect BLUETOOTH device
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.
Note
,
To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds of no signal.
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Using BLUETOOTH® technology

About BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
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can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
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was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA etc.
BLUETOOTH Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Codec : SBC

Listening to music stored on the BLUETOOTH devices

Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the pairing operation. When searching for this unit with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG LAS260B (XX) / LG LASC27 (XX)”.
Note
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yXX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG LAS260B (08) / LG LASC27 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, BLUETOOTH (j) LED will turn on.
4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Note
,
yWhen using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case below :
- There is a obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
- There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.
yYou should connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit again when you restart it.
yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic wave.
yYou may not control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
yPairing is limited one Bluetooth device per
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
yDepending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
yYou can enjoy Bluetooth function using
Smart phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc..
yThe more distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes.
yBluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the bluetooth device gets far from the unit.
yWhen Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the bluetooth device to the unit
again.
yWhen not connected the Bluetooth,
Bluetooth LED will blink.
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Sound adjustment

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using each sound mode button.
Button Description
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.
CINEMA
VOICE
Note
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yIn some of sound effect mode, some speakers,
there’s no sound or low sound. It depends on the mode of sound and the source of audio, it is not defective.
yYou may need to reset the sound effect
mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound le changed.
You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.
This program make voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound.
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Troubleshooting

General

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION
The unit does not
work properly.
No Power
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Troubleshooting

No sound
The remote control
does not work
properly.
yTurn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.
yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yPrevious setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
yThe power cord is unplugged.
Plug in the power cord.
yCheck the condition by operating other electronic devices.
yIncorrect input source is selected.
Check the input source and select the correct input source.
yThe mute function is activated.
Press
(Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
yWhen you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
yThe remote control is too far from the unit.
Operate the remote control within about 7 m (23 ft).
yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
Remove the obstacle.
yThe batteries in the remote control is exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new one.
The AUTO POWER
function does not
work.
yCheck connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
Bluetooth device.
yDepending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION
Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
ySwitch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.
When you feel the
output sound of the
unit is low.
yWith the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on
TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
yWith the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].
yChange Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.

NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION
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This device may have wireless interference.
Bluetooth device may
malfunction or make
noise in the following
cases.
yWireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.
yDo not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.
yWhen any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or
sound bar.
yWhen there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.
yWhen there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave) using
same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible each other.
yWhen to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance
between the products as close as possible each other.
yWhen the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is
disconnected and also malfunction may occur.
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Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
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Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing

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Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Specifications

General
Power requirements Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net Weight Approx. 2.47 kg (5.4 lb)
Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Inputs
Digital audio in (OPTICAL IN) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
Portable in (PORT. IN) 0.32 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, PCM
Amplier (RMS Output power)
Total 100 W
Front 50 W +50 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Approx. 950 mm x 71 mm x 47 mm (37.4 inches x 2.8 inches x 1.9 inches)
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
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Maintenance

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit.
yWiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yDo not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
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strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
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as these might damage the surface of the unit.
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