LG NB2022A User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Sound Bar System

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

NB2022A

www.lg.com

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Getting Started2

Safety Information

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Getting Started

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.

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

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION

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.

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. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. hen installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the
battery from the equipment: Remove the

old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

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Getting Started 3

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 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.

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.

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 Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Accessories
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 Remote control
8 Top panel
8 Rear panel
9 Installing the sound bar
9 Installing the cover foot

2 Connecting

10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
11 Optional Equipment Connection
11 – OPTICAL In connection

3 Operating

12 Operations
12 – DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range

Control)
12 – AV Sync
12 – AUTO POWER DOWN
12 – AUTO POWER On/Off
12 – Turn off the sound temporarily
13 – Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

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4 Troubleshooting

14 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents 5

5 Appendix

15 Maintenance
15 – Handling the Unit
16 Trademarks and Licenses
17 Specifications

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3

4

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Getting Started6

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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Getting Started

Remote control (1) Batteries_ size AAA (1)

Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template
(1)

Optical cable (1) Cover foot (2)

Wall mount bracket (2)

Introduction

Symbols Used in this Manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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Getting Started 7

Remote control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and inser (size AAA) battery with

and matched correctly.

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

(Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

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DOLBY DRC (ON/ OFF) : Sets the Dobly DRC.

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

: Mutes the sound.

VOL -/+ : Adjusts speaker volume.

AV SYNC -/+ : Synchronizes the audio and video.

Note

,

yWhen the volume reaches the highest/

lowest level and you push VOL+/- on the
remote control again, red LED on the unit
turns on for 2 seconds to signal on what the
volume level is.

yWhen the unit turns on, volume of the unit

will rise gradually to the volume level set at
the unit turned o.

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

TV Control buttons: See page 13.

AUTO POWER (ON/OFF) : This function is

automatically turned on the unit.

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Top panel

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A 1
B

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(Standby/On)

– / + (Volume)

Adjusts speaker volume.

Rear panel

S/W Download Connector - Only for service.

A

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OPTICAL IN

B

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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 page11)

Installing the cover
foot

You can extend the height of the unit.

1. Turn the unit upside down.

2. After detaching a release layer on the cover
foot, Put it on the foot of the unit.

3. Firmly attach the cover foot to the unit by
applying adequate force.

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Connecting10

Mounting the main
unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Prepare screws and brackets.

2

Connecting

Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall Mount
Bracket Installation Template with the bottom
of TV and attach to the position.

Unit

Wall mount bracket

TV

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use
the wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill
some holes. A guide sheet (Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template) is supplied to drill. Use the
sheet to check the point to drill.

Wall Mount Bracket Installation Template

Note

,

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.

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Connecting 11

3. Remove the Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Template.

4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the
illustration below.

5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown
below.

Note

,

Detach the unit from the bracket as shown
below.

Optional Equipment
Connection

OPTICAL In connection

Connect an optical output of external devices to
the OPTICAL IN connector.

2

Connecting

To the digital
optical output
jack of external
device

Caution

>

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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Operating12

Operations

DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)

Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
down (Dolby Digital only). Set to the DOLBY DRC by
pressing DOLBY DRC ON.
To cancel the DOLBY DRC, press DOLBY DRC OFF.

AV Sync

When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and
images may not be matched. In the case, this

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function can adjust the delay time.

Operating

Use AV SYNC -/+ to scroll up and down through
the delay amount, which you can set at anything
between 0 and 300m/sec.

Note

,

When the AV SYNC reaches the highest/lowest
level and you push AV SYNC -/+ on remote
control again, red LED on the unit turns on for
2 seconds to signal on what the AV SYNC level
is.

AUTO POWER On/Off

This function is automatically turned on the unit
when you turn on the external device (T V, DVD
player, Blu-ray player etc.) connected to the unit
by optical cable. Turn on this function by pressing
AUTO POWER ON.
To cancel it, press AUTO POWER OFF.

Note

,

If you don’t connect external device to the unit
by optical cable or there is no digital input, the
unit is turned o after 15 minutes when you
turn on this function.

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone.

Note

,

Red LED on the unit blinks at intervals of 2
seconds to signal that the unit is in mute
mode.

AUTO POWER DOWN

This unit turns o automatically to save power
consumption if no signal is transmitted to the unit
for about 25 minutes.

But the unit can turns on automatically based on
the [AUTO POWER] function you've set.

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Controlling a TV with
the Supplied Remote
Control

You can control your TV using the buttons below.
(LG TV only.)

Button Operation

MUTE

INPUT

(TV POWER) Turn the TV on or o.

1

VOL +/–

PR/CH

w/s

Note

,

yDepending on your TV being connected,

you may not be able to control your TV
using some of the buttons.

yThe remote control of the unit performs

basic operation of your TV. Please use the
TV’s remote control to enjoy advanced
operation of your TV.

Turn the TV’s volume on or
o

Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.

Adjust the volume of the
TV.

Scan up or down through
memorized channels.

Operating 13

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Operating

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Troubleshooting14

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Plug in the power cord.

No Power

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

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Troubleshooting

No sound

The remote

control does

not work
properly.

The AUTO

POWER

function does

not work.

Check the OPTICAL IN connection.

The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7m).

There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

Remove the obstacle.

The battery in the remote control is exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new one.

Depending on the connected device by the optical cable, this function may not operate.

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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 strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.

Appendix 15

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Appendix

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Appendix16

Trademarks and
Licenses

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo­ratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Appendix

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Specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to main label.

Power consumption Refer to main label.

Dimensions (W x H x D) (35.4 x 2.3 x 3.3) inches

Net Weight (Approx.) 5.7 lbs

Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Inputs

DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL IN) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

Amplier

Stereo mode 20 W + 20 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz)

Designs and specications are subject to change

without prior notice.

Appendix 17

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Appendix

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LG Customer Information Center

1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer
1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial

Register your product Online!

www.lg.com

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