LG NB5540 User Manual

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NB5540 (NB5540, S54A1-D)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Hi-Fi

Sound Bar

ENGLISH

Printed in China

www.lg.com

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1 Getting Started

Getting Started2

Getting Started

Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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: 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.

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: 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 built-

in 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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Getting Started 3

Getting Started

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 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 power-

supply 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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Getting Started4

Getting Started

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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult 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 equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20 cm between the

radiator and your body. End users must follow the

specic operating instructions for satisfying RF

exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

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 Clis, NJ 07632

TEL. : +1-800-243-0000

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Table of Contents 5

Table of Contents

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 Installing the sound bar

10 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

12 Connecting the AC adapter

12 Wireless subwoofer connection

13 Connecting to your TV

13 – Using an OPTICAL cable

14 – Using an HDMI cable

14 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the

channel with the sound bar

14 – What is SIMPLINK?

15 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

15 – Additional information for HDMI

16 Optional equipment connection

16 – HDMI connection

17 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection

17 – OPTICAL IN connection

17 – USB connection

18 – Compatible USB devices

18 – USB device requirement

18 – Playable file

3 Operating

19 Basic operations

19 – USB operation

19 Other operations

19 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

19 – AV Sync

19 – Turn off the sound temporarily

19 – Displaying file and input source

20 – AUTO POWER On/Off

20 – Auto power down

20 – Sleep timer setting

21 – LG Sound Sync

22 Using Bluetooth technology

23 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices

24 Sound adjustment

24 – Setting sound effect

24 – Adjust volume level automatically

24 – Adjust the woofer level settings

25 Controlling a TV with the supplied remote

control

25 – Setting up the remote to control your

4 Troubleshooting

26 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

27 Specifications

28 Trademarks and licenses

29 Maintenance

29 – Handling the unit

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Getting Started6

Getting Started

Unique features

Auto power down

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 4.1 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)

AC adapter (1) Power cord (1)

Optical cable (1) USB adapter (1)

Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

guide (1)

Screws (2) Cable ties for arranging

cables (2)

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Getting Started 7

Getting Started

Remote control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the

Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries

with and matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input

source.

FOLDER

W/S

: Searches a folder on USB device.

OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL

directly.

MUTE

: Mutes the sound.

VOL

: Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

AUTO POWER : Turns on or o AUTO POWER

function. (Refer to the page 20.)

AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.

INFO : Displays the information of a le or an input

source.

REPEAT : Listen to your les repeatedly or

randomly.

C/V

(Skip/Search) :

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

(Stop) : Stops playback.

d/M

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses

playback.

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.

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects a le directly.

DRC : Turns on or o DRC function.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn o automatically at

a specied time.

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

TV Control buttons : See page 25.

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Getting Started8

Getting Started

Display window

Remote sensor

Standby LED

It lights up in red on standby mode.

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

p/o

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

1/!

(Standby/On)

Front panel

DC. IN 25 V

2 A

HDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / output

USB port

OPT. IN : Optical input

PORT. IN : Portable input

Rear panel

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Getting Started 9

Getting Started

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 pp. 13 - 18.)

For best performance of wireless connection

such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer,

do not install the unit on Metallic furniture

because wireless connection communicates

through a module positioned on the bottom

of the unit.

Caution

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