LG NB5540D, NB4540D User guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL

4.1 ch Hi-Fi Sound Bar

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

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1 Getting Started

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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.

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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Europe Notice

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these

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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.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 5

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 29 Trademarks and licenses 29 Maintenance 29 – 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 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)

Cable ties for arranging cables (2)

Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

USB gender changer (1)

guide (1)

Screws (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) batteries with and matched correctly.

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

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input source.

FOLDER

OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL

directly.

MUTE i : Mutes the sound.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

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

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

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

(Stop) : Stops playback.

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses

d/M

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.

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

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.

• • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • •

TV Control buttons : See page 25.

: Searches a folder on USB device.

W/S

(Skip/Search) :

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Front panel

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Display window

Remote sensor

Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode.

Rear panel

DC. IN 25 V 0 2 A

HDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / output

USB port

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

D p/o

E 1/!

D E

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

(Standby/On)

OPT. IN : Optical input

PORT. IN : Portable input

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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 pp. 13 - 18.)

Caution

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.

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Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

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Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Wall bracket

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A) Wall plug

Note

You should connect the supplied USB gender changer in advance of mounting the unit on the wall for using a USB connection.

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.

Note

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit.

6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

Note

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

yDo not install this unit upside down. It can

damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.

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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Connecting the AC adapter

1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter input.

3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Connecting

Caution

Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Yellow-green (Blink)

Yellow-green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is

O (No display)

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time

1. Connect the power cord of the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED or the blinking of yellow-green LED on the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.

1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum.

-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.

2. Press and hold MUTEi(Mute) on the remote control for about 3 seconds.

-“W RESET” appears on the display window briey.

The connection is trying.

in standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

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3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip this step.

Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the

wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.

-The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up alternately in red and yellow-green.

4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer.

5. Connect them again after the LED of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned off.

The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will

be paired automatically when you turn on the main unit.

-When the connection is completed, you can see the yellow-green LED on the subwoofer.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible (within 5 m) and avoid the cases below.

-There is a obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

-There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

Connecting to your TV

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.

Optical

cable

2. Set the INPUT source to OPTICAL. Press repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL function, press

OPTICAL on the remote control.

Note

You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

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Using an HDMI cable

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable.

Connecting

Note

yHDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control):

Using a single remote control, you have the ability to operate CEC compatible devices (TV, Sound Bar, Blue-ray player, etc.)

yYou can also enjoy extra functions such as

USB / Bluetooth with FUNCTION on remote control or F on this unit. When you go back to live TV channel after using the extra functions (USB / Bluetooth) of this audio system, you should choose your preferred speaker on TV to enjoy the sound from this audio system again.

HDMI cable Checklist

Some HDMI cables do not support the ARC function, this can result in no sound output.

When connecting this unit to the TV, if there is no sound, there might be a problem with the HDMI cable. Therefore connect this unit to the TV and check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ether net.

STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HDMI

cable

(X)

(O)

Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel with the sound bar

Connection through HDMI Cable

Your television must support the newest HDMI features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel)) to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.

1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control)

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI feature designed to allow the user to command and control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected through HDMI by using only one of their remote controls.

Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+

※

(Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), etc.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control : Power on/o, volume up/down, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

Note

yDepending on the state of the unit, some

SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose or not work.

yDepending on a TV or a player which

is connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose.

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ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.

To use this function :

-Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.

-The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may dier depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).

-You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function using an HDMI cable.

-You can connect only one Sound bar to TV compatible with ARC.

Note

ARC function is automatically selected when ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the function you are using.

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Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP

is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).

yYou cannot change the video resolution

in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.

yIf the video output signal is abnormal when

your personal computer is connected to HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your personal computer to 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

Connecting

Additional information for HDMI

yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

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Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

For enjoying sound only

You can enjoy the sound from the external device

Connecting

you connect.

To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Bluray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Set the INPUT source to HDMI IN. Press repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

For enjoying both sound and picture

You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect.

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Connect HDMI OUT jack on the back of the unit to HDMI IN jack on the TV.

3. Set the INPUT source to HDMI IN. Press repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

Note

yWith the unit connected to external devices

and TV as above illustration, TV will output picture and sound from external devices when the unit is turned o in HDMI IN mode.

yHDMI OUT jack is for TV connection. Even

though PCM multi channel is inputted to the unit through an HDMI cable, the unit can only output 2 channel to TV.

yAudio sources without any transformation

pass through this unit when this unit is turned o.

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PORT. (Portable) IN connection

MP3 player,

etc...

Listening to music from your portable player

The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. (Portable) IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).

3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.

OPTICAL IN connection

Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack.

Connecting

To the optical output jack of

external device

Speaker (easy) setup

Listens to sound from TV, DVD or Digital Device with 4.1 or 4 ch mode.

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital device etc.)

2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL function, press

OPTICAL on the remote control.

3. Listen to sound with 4.1 or 4 ch speaker.

4. Press OPTICAL to exit from OPTICAL. Function is retuned to previous one.

USB connection

Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.

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Connect a USB to the USB gender changer when the unit is mounted on the wall.

Connecting

For more information of playing les on a USB, refer to the page 19.

Removing the USB Device from the unit.

Choose a different function/mode or press

twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Compatible USB devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 1.1.

yThe USB function of this unit does not support

some USB devices.

USB device requirement

yDevices which require additional program

installation connected to a computer, are not supported.

yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.

yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than

a few minutes to be searched.

yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.

yThis unit is not supported when the total

number of les is 1000 or more.

yThe unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC.

The unit can not be used as a storage device.

yThe exFAT le system is not supported on this

unit.

yDepending on some devices, it may not available

to recognize the followings on this unit.

-External HDD

-Card readers

-Locked devices

-Hard type USB devices

-USB hub

-Using USB extension cable

-iPhone/iPod/iPad

-Android device

Playable file

File Extension Sampling Frequency Bitrate

MP3 within 32 to 48 kHz within 80 to 320 kbps

WMA within 32 to 48 kHz within 56 to 128 kbps

OGG within 32 to 48 kHz within 50 to 500 kbps

FLAC within 32 to 192 kHz within 500 to 5000 kbps

WAV within 32 to 48 kHz within 500 to 5000 kbps

yMaximum les : Under 999

yA protected le by DRM (Digital rights management) cannot be played on the unit.

yVideo les in the USB storage device can not be played.

yDepending on the performance of your USB device, playback may not work well.

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Basic operations

USB operation

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To Do this

Stop Press Z.

Playback Press

Pause

Skip to the next/

previous le

Search for a

section within a

le

Play repeatedly

or randomly

Select a le

directly

Search a folder

Resume

playback

During playback, press

During playback, press V on the remote control to go to the next le. Playing less than 2 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the previous le. Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the beginning of the le.

Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to. (except FLAC and OGG les)

Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly, the display will be changed in the following order, OFF

RPT DIR (DIRECTORY) RPT

ALL RANDOM.

Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on the remote control to go to the desired le directly.

Press FOLDER remote control.

This unit memorizes a current song which is played before changing the function or turning o the unit.

d/M

C/V

W/S

d/M

RPT 1

on the

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Note

The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit.

Other operations

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using DRC.

AV Sync

When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and images may not be matched. In the case, this function can adjust the delay time.

1. Press AV SYNC.

2. Use

C/V

the delay amount, which you can set at anything between 0 and 300 ms.

Note

This function does not operate on USB function.

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTEi to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, “MUTE” is displayed in the display window.

To cancel it, press MUTEi again on the remote control or change the volume level.

Displaying file and input source

You can display various information of the input source by pressing INFO.

USB : File information contained on a USB (MP3/ WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV)

OPTICAL/ARC/HDMI IN : Audio format, Audio channel

to scroll up and down through

Operating

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AUTO POWER On/Off

This function automatically turns on/o the unit when you turn on/o the TV or the external device (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.) connected to this unit.

It is supported only on OPTICAL and LG TV functions.

This function turns on or o each time you press AUTO POWER.

Note

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned o if there is no signal for a certain period of time

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from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync (Optical/Wireless).

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned o if there is no signal for a certain period of time from the external device connected by an optical cable.

yIf you turned o the unit directly, it cannot

be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER function. However the unit can be turned on by AUTO POWER function when optical signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.

yDepending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

yIn Bluetooth mode, this unit may be turned

on by AUTO POWER setting depending on the connected Bluetooth device and then LG TV function is selected. In this case the unit will be turned o automatically and when you restart the unit, it will be turned on by LG TV function.

yIf you want to use AUTO POWER, SIMPLINK

must be turned o. It takes for about 30 seconds to switch on or o SIMPLINK.

yAUTO POWER function does not operate

when this unit is connected with TV through HDMI OUT jack because SIMPLINK signal takes priority over AUTO POWER function.

Auto power down

This unit will be o itself to save electric consumption in the case main unit is not connected to external device and is not used for 20 minutes.

So does this unit after six hours since Main unit has been connected to other device using analog input.

Sleep timer setting

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time period options (in minutes):

DISPLAY OFF (display window will turns o ) -> DIMMER (display window will be darkened by half )

-> Sleep timer value -> Display on

To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “10MIN” appears, and then press SLEEP once again while “10MIN” is displayed.

Note

You can check the remaining time before the unit turns o . Press SLEEP the remaining time appears in the display window.

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LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

Controllable function by LG TV's remote control : Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

yYou can also use the remote control of

this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

-Turn o the unit.

-Changing the function to the others.

-Disconnecting the optical cable.

-Disconnecting the wireless connection caused by interference or a distance.

yThe amount of time to turn o this unit is

dierent depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.

With wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.

Optical

cable

2. Set up LG Sound Sync (Optical) on the TV. Refer to the TV's instruction manual.

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

4. Select OPTICAL function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

You can see "LG OPT" on the display window

if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

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With wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

2. Select LG TV function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer to the TV's instruction manual.

"PAIRED" appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see "LG TV" on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

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If you turned o the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

Using Bluetooth technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.

The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms.

Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® wireless technology does not incur any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology can be operated via the Cascade if the connection was made via Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA etc.

Bluetooth Profiles

In order to use Bluetooth® wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with following profile.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.

1. Select the Bluetooth function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected. Appears “BT” and then “READY” in display window.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the pairing operation. When searching for this unit with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG SOUND BAR (XX:XX)”.

Note

yXX:XX means the last four digits of BT

address. For example, if your unit has a BT address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG SOUND BAR (F7:08)” on your Bluetooth device.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device

type, some device have a dierent pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will appear on the display window.

4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

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Note

yWhen using Bluetooth® technology, you

have to make a connection between the unit and the bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case below :

-There is a obstacle between the unit and the bluetooth device.

-There is a device using same frequency with Bluetooth® technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

yThis unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.

However it does not operate in the case below :

-When you restart this unit.

-When you return to Bluetooth function after using LG TV function.

yThe sound may be interrupted when

the connection interfered by the other electronic wave.

yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device

with this unit.

yPairing is limited one Bluetooth device per

one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

yDepending on the type of the device,

you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc..

yThe more distance between the unit and

the bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes.

yBluetooth connection will be disconnected

when the unit is turned o or the bluetooth device gets far from the unit.

yWhen Bluetooth connection is

disconnected, connect the bluetooth device to the unit again.

yWhen not connected the Bluetooth, “READY”

appears on the display window.

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Sound adjustment

Setting sound effect

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT.

The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

On Display Description

You can enjoy the sound without equalizer eect.

This program make voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound.

You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.

You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

You can enjoy more dynamic sound.

The Bass is Bass Blast. During playback, reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound eect.

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STD (Standard)

NEWS

MUSIC

CINEMA

SPORTS

BASS

Adjust volume level automatically

This unit supports Auto volume function that automatically adjusts the volume level.

When the output sound is too loud or too low, press AUTO VOLUME on the remote control. So you can enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.

To cancel this function, press the button again.

Adjust the woofer level settings

You can adjust the sound level of woofer from - 40 dB to 6 dB.

1. Press WOOFER LEVEL.

2. Press VOL o/p to adjust the sound level of the woofer.

Note

yIn some of surround modes, some speakers,

there’s no sound or low sound. It depends on the mode of surround and the source of audio, it is not defective.

yYou may need to reset the surround mode,

after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound le changed.

yBecause this unit has an exclusive sound

eect for FLAC le, the sound eect is xed while playing FLAC le.

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Controlling a TV with the supplied remote control

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

VOL +

PR/CH

AV/INPUT

Button Operation

MUTE

AV/INPUT

(TV Power) Turn the TV on or o.

VOL o/

PR/CH

W/S

Note

yDepending on the 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.

PR/CH

VOL -

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.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down 1 (TV Power) button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below).

Manufacturer Code Number

LG 1(Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

GoldStar 1, 2

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

2. Release the 1 (TV Power) button to complete setting.

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

No Power

No sound

No woofer sound

No display

Troubleshooting

The remote control

does not work

properly.

yThe power cord is unpluged.

Plug in the power cord.

yCheck the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yIncorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

yThe mute function is activated.

Press MUTEi or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

yThe power cord of the subwoofer is not connected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

yPairing between the unit and the subwoofer gets disconnected.

Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Refer to the page 12.)

yThe DISPLAY OFF function is activated.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to cancel the function. (Refer to the page 20.)

yThe remote control is too far from the unit.

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

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

Remove the obstacle.

yThe batteries in the remote control is exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new one.

The AUTO POWER function does not

work.

When you feel the

output sound of the

unit is low.

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yCheck the state of SIMPLINK and turn o SIMPLINK.

yDepending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.

ySwitch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.

yWith the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting

on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

yWith the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT

setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].

yChange Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.

Specifications

NB5540 / NB5540D

General (NB5540 / NB5540D)

AC adapter requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.

Dimensions (W x H x D) (1020 x 35 x 82) mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 1.86 kg

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

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Input/Output

OPT. IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

HDMI OUT 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Appendix 27

USB

Version 1.1

Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA

Amplier

Total 320 W

Front 40 W x 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz)

Surround 40 W x 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz)

Subwoofer 160 W (3 Ω at 80 Hz)

THD 10 %

Wireless subwoofer (S54A1-D)

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3 Ω

Rated Input Power 160 W

Max. Input Power 320 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) (296 x 332 x 296) mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 7.6 kg

yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

Appendix

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NB4540 / NB4540D

General (NB4540 / NB4540D)

AC adapter requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.

Dimensions (W x H x D) (840 x 35 x 82) mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 1.55 kg

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

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Input/Output

OPT. IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

HDMI OUT 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency

USB

Version 1.1

Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA

Appendix

Amplier

Total 320 W

Front 40 W x 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz)

Surround 40 W x 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz)

Subwoofer 160 W (3 Ω at 80 Hz)

THD 10 %

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Wireless subwoofer (S44A1-D)

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3 Ω

Rated Input Power 160 W

Max. Input Power 320 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) (221 x 351.5 x 281) mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 7.32 kg

yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Appendix 29

Trademarks and licenses

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

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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LG NB5540D, NB4540D User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual