LG NB2540 Owner's Manual

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

FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

NB2540 (NB2540, S24A1-W)

OWNER’S MANUAL

www.lg.com

2.1 Channel
Powerful Bass
Sound Bar

ENGLISH

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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: 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.

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.

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

NOTICE: For Product Identication and
Compliance/Safety labeling information please
refer to Main Label on the bottom of Unit.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.

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

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

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply
of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz.

Wiring: This unit is supplied with a BS 1363
approved main plug. When replacing the
fuse, always use of the same rating approved
to BS 1362. Never use this plug with the fuse
cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse
cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug
supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in
your home, then the plug should be removed
and a suitable type tted. Please refer to the
wiring instructions below:

Warning: A mains plug removed from the
mains lead of this unit must be destroyed. A
mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if
inserted in a mains socket. Do not connect
either wire to the earth pin, marked with
the letter E or with the earth symbol 6 or
coloured green or green and yellow. If any
other plug is tted, use same rating of fuse in
the plug.

Important: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
unit may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured
blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the
local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old
appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

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Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

1. When this crossed-out wheeled
bin symbol is attached to batteries/

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accumulators of Your product it means
they are covered by European Directive
2006/66/EC.

2. This symbol may be combined with
chemical symbols for mercury(Hg),
cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery
Contains more that 0.0005% of
mercury,0.002% of cadmium or 0.004%
of lead.

3. All batteries/accumulators should be
disposed separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government
or the local authorities.

4. The correct disposal of Your old
batteries/accumulators will help
to prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.

5. For more detailed information
about disposal of Your old batteries/
accumulators, please contact Your city
office, waste disposal service or the
shop where You purchased the product

Europe Notice

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these
product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,
2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

Please contact to the following address for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).

Contact oce for compliance of this product:

LG Electronics Inc.
EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

yPlease note that this is NOT a Customer Service

contact point. For Customer Service Information,
see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you
purchased this product.

Indoor Use Only

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.

Table of Contents

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3

4

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Table of Contents

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1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique features
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols used in this manual
6 Accessories
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
8 Rear panel
9 About LED condition
10 Installing the sound bar
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

13 Connecting the subwoofer
13 – Attaching the subwoofer to the unit
13 Connecting to your TV
13 – Using an OPTICAL cable
14 Optional equipment connection
14 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection
14 – OPT.(OPTICAL) IN connection

3 Operating

15 Operations
15 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
15 – Turn off the sound temporarily
15 – AUTO POWER On/Off
16 – Auto power down
16 – LG Sound Sync
17 Using Bluetooth technology
18 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
19 Sound adjustment
19 – Setting sound effect
19 – Adjust volume level automatically
19 – Adjust the woofer level settings
20 Controlling a TV with the supplied remote

control

4 Troubleshooting

21 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

22 Specifications
23 Trademarks and licenses
23 Maintenance
23 – Handling the unit

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Unique features

Auto power down

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

Portable In

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

Speaker (easy) setup

Listen to sound from TV, DVD or Digital device with
vivid 2.1 ch mode.

LG Sound Sync

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

Introduction

Symbols used in this manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Designs and specications of the accessories are
subject to change without prior notice.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

Wall bracket install
guide (1)

Wall bracket (2)

Screws (2)

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Remote control

INPUT

PR/
CH

LG TV

OPTICAL

VOL

LEVEL

WOOFER

VOL

ON ON

AUTO VOL DRC

AUTO POWER

OFFOFF OFF

MUSIC

STANDARD

PORT.IN

LEVEL

CINEMA

VOL

WOOFER

ON

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

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

TV Control buttons : See page 20.

LG TV : Select LG TV function.

OPTICAL : Select Optical function.

: Select Bluetooth function.

h

PORT.IN : Select Portable In function.

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

: Mutes the sound.

i

WOOFER LEVEL

o/p

: Sets the sound level of

woofer.

o/p

VOL

: Adjusts speaker volume.

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

AUTO POWER ON/OFF : This function is
automatically turned on or o the unit.

AUTO VOL ON/OFF: Turns on or o the AUTO

VOLUME mode.

DRC ON/OFF : Turns on or o DRC function.

STANDARD : Selects STANDARD sound eect.

MUSIC : Selects MUSIC sound eect.

CINEMA : Selects CINEMA sound eect.

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Battery Installation

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

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Front panel

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F (Function)

A

Selects the function and input source.

B p/o

C 1
D

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

(Standby/On)

LED indicator

Rear panel

Note

,

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.

Power cord

A

SUB WOOFER(4Ω) Connector

B

OPT. IN : Optical input

C

PORT. IN : Portable input

D