LG NB3730A, NB3530A User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

300 W Sound Bar System

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

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

NB3530A (NB3530A, S33A1-D)
NB3531A (NB3531A, S33A2-D)

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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. hen installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

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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.

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.

Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

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

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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,

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always use of the same rating approved to BS

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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
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.

or coloured green or green and

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 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.

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Italy Notice

A general authorization is requested for outdoor
use in Italy.
The use of these equipments is regulated by:

1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity
subject to general authorization) for outdoor
use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in
both cases for private use.

2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access
to networks and telecom services.

L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:

1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività
soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati
al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se
utilizzati entro il proprio
fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private.

2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico
dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di
telecomunicazioni.

Brazil Notice

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto
é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência
prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e
não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando
em caráter primário.

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Table of Contents6

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
8 Unique features
8 – Auto power down
8 – Portable In
8 – Speaker ez (easy) setup
8 – LG Sound Sync
8 Introduction
8 – Symbols used in this manual
8 Accessories
9 Remote control
10 Front panel
10 Rear panel
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall
13 Setting up
13 – Pairing wireless subwoofer

2 Connecting

14 Optional equipment connection
14 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection
14 – OPTICAL In connection
15 – USB connection
15 – Playable file
15 – Compatible USB devices
15 – USB device requirement

3 Operating

16 Basic operations
16 – USB operation
16 Other operations
16 – DRC (Dynamic range control)
16 – AV Sync
16 – Displaying file and input source
16 – Turn off the sound temporarily
17 – AUTO POWER On/Off
17 – Auto power down
17 – Sleep timer setting
17 – Dimmer
18 – LG Sound Sync
19 Using Bluetooth technology
20 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
21 Sound adjustment
21 – Setting the surround mode
21 – Auto volume On/Off
21 – Adjust the woofer level settings
22 Controlling a TV with the supplied remote

control

22 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV

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4 Troubleshooting

23 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

24 Trademarks and licenses
25 Specifications
26 Maintenance
26 – Handling the unit

6 Warranty

27 Warranty

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Unique features

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Auto power down

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

Portable In

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

Speaker ez (easy) setup

Listen to sounds from TV, DVD or Digital device
with vivid 2.1 or 2.0 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.

Tip

,

Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template
(1)

Optical cable (1)

Wall bracket (1)

Cable ties for arranging
cables (2)

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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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FUNCTION: Changes input sources.

FOLDER: Searches for a folder of MP3/

W/S

WMA les. When an USB containing MP3/ WMA
les in several folders is being played,
press
to play.

OPTICAL: Changes input source to optical directly.

MUTE

-/+ VOL: Adjusts speaker volume.

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AUTO POWER: This function is automatically
turned on the unit.

AV SYNC: Synchronizes the audio and video.

INFO: Displays the le or input source information.

REPEAT: Listens to your les repeatedly or

randomly.

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

: Stops playback.

Z
d/M

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound eect mode.

AUTO VOLUME: Turns on and o the AUTO

VOLUME mode.

WOOFER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of woofer.

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0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered les.

DRC: Sets DRC(Dynamic range control) function.

SLEEP: Sets the system to turn o automatically at

a specied time.

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TV Control buttons: See page 22.

FOLDER to select the folder you want

W/S

: Mutes the sound.

(Skip/ Search) :

: Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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