LG NB2520A User Manual
ENGLISH
OWNER’S MANUAL
Sound Bar System
with Built-in Subwoofer
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
NB2520A
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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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned 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 should 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 sucient
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 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 specication 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.
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.
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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:
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(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 seperation between the equipment
and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety information
6 Unique features
6 – Portable In
6 – Speaker ez (easy) Setup
6 Accessories
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
8 Rear panel
9 Installing the sound bar
9 Installing the cover foot
10 Connecting IR transmitter
2 Connecting
11 Connecting to your TV
11 – Using an HDMI cable
11 – What is SIMPLINK?
12 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
12 – Additional information for HDMI
13 – Using an OPTICAL cable
14 Optional equipment connection
14 – HDMI connection
15 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection
15 – OPTICAL IN connection
15 – Speaker ez (easy) setup
16 – USB playback
16 – Playable file
3 Operating
17 Basic operations
17 – USB operation
17 Other operations
17 – DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)
17 – AV Sync
18 – AUTO POWER On/Off
18 – Turn off the sound temporarily
18 – Displaying file and input source
19 – Sleep timer setting
20 Sound adjustment
20 – Setting the surround mode
20 – 3D Sound effect
20 – Adjust the woofer level settings
21 Controlling a TV with the supplied remote
control
21 – Setting up the remote to control your
TV
4 Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
23 Trademarks and licenses
24 Specifications
25 Maintenance
25 – Handling the unit
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Unique features
Portable In
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Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
Speaker ez (easy) Setup
Listen to sound from TV, DVD or Digital device with
vivid 2.1 or 2.0 ch mode.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
Introduction
Symbols Used in this Manual
Note
,
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution
>
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Optical cable (1) Cover foot (2)
IR transmitter (1) Screw (4)
Gauze (1)
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Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) battery
with and matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •
(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
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INPUT : Selects the function and the input source.
FOLDER : Searches for a folder of MP3/
W/S
WMA les. When a USB containing MP3/WMA les
in several folders is being played,
press
to play.
OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL
directly.
MUTE @ : Mutes the sound.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •
AUTO POWER : This function is automatically
turned on the unit. (Refer to the page 18)
AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.
INFO : Displays the information of a le or an input
source.
REPEAT : Listens to your les repeatedly or
randomly.
C/V
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
(Stop) : Stops playback.
Z
d/M
playback.
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound eect mode.
3D SOUND : Turns on and o the 3D Sound mode.
WOOFER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of woofer.
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0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects a le directly.
DOLBY DRC : Sets the Dobly DRC.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn o automatically at
a specied time.
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TV Control buttons : See page 21.
.
FOLDER to select the folder you want
W/S
(Skip/Search) :
(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses
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Front panel
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A 1/!
F (Function)
B
Selects the function and input source.
- / + (Volume -/+)
C
Adjusts volume level.
D T
E I
Remote sensor
F
Display window
G
(Play/Pause)
(Stop)
A B
F
DE
C
G
Caution
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Precautions in using the touch buttons
yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry
hands.
- In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before
using.
yDo not press the touch buttons hard to
make it work.
- If you apply too much strength, it can
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
yTouch the button that you want to work in
order to operate the function correctly.
yBe careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.
Rear panel
A
Power Cord
A
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HDMI OUT TO TV
B
HDMI IN 1/2/3
IR OUT
C
USB port
PORT. IN
OPTICAL IN
B
C
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