LG NB5540-NE Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

4.1 ch Hi-Fi Sound Bar

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

NB5540 (NB5540, S54A1-D)

NB4540 (NB4540, S44A1-D)

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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 flash 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 sufficient 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: 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined 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 specification 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 fire. 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 Identification 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, fire or the like.

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					Table of Contents 5
	Table of Contents			3	Operating
			19		Basic operations
			19		–  USB operation
	1	Getting Started	19		Other operations
			19		–  DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
	3	Safety Information	19		–  AV Sync
			19		–  Turn off the sound temporarily
	6	Unique features
			19		–  Displaying file and input source
	6	Introduction
			20		–  AUTO POWER On/Off
	6	–  Symbols used in this manual
			20		–  Auto power down
	6	Accessories
			20		–  Sleep timer setting
	7	Remote control
			21		–  LG Sound Sync
	8	Front panel
			22		Using Bluetooth technology
	8	Rear panel
			23		–  Listening to music stored on the
	9	Installing the sound bar
					Bluetooth devices
	10	Mounting the main unit on a wall
			24		Sound adjustment
	2	Connecting	24		–  Setting sound effect
			24		–  Adjust volume level automatically
			24		–  Adjust the woofer level settings
	12	Connecting the AC adapter
			25		Controlling a TV with the supplied remote
	12	Wireless subwoofer connection
					control
	13	Connecting to your TV
			25		–  Setting up the remote to control your
	13	–  Using an OPTICAL cable
					TV
	14	–  Using an HDMI cable
	14	–  Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the	4		Troubleshooting
		channel with the sound bar
	14	–  What is SIMPLINK?
			26		Troubleshooting
	15	–  ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
	15	–  Additional information for HDMI
	16	Optional equipment connection	5		Appendix
	16	–  HDMI connection
			27		Specifications
	17	–  PORT. (Portable) IN connection
			29		Trademarks and licenses
	17	–  OPTICAL IN connection
			29		Maintenance
	17	–  USB connection
			29		–  Handling the unit
	18	–  Compatible USB devices
	18	–  USB device requirement
	18	–  Playable file

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Unique features

Auto power down

This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving consumption.

Portable In

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

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Designs and specifications of the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

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.

AC adapter (1)	Power cord (1)

	Optical cable (1)	USB gender changer
		(1)

Wall bracket (2)										Wall bracket install
										guide (1)

Screws (2)	Cable ties for arranging
	cables (2)

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	Remote control										• • • • • • • • • • A •
											1(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 i: Mutes the sound.
											VOL o/p: Adjusts speaker volume.
											• • • • • • • • • • B •
											AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER
											function. (Refer to the page 20.)
											AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.
											INFO : Displays the information of a file or an input
											source.
											REPEAT : Listen to your files repeatedly or
											randomly.
											C/V(Skip/Search) :
											- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
											- Searches for a section within a file.
											Z(Stop) : Stops playback.
											d/M(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses
											playback.
											SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
											AUTO VOLUME : Turns on and off the AUTO
											VOLUME mode.
											WOOFER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of woofer.
											• • • • • • • • • • C •
											0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects a file directly.
											DRC : Turns on or off DRC function.
	Battery Installation										SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
	Remove the battery cover on the rear of the										a specified time.
											• • • • • • • • • • D •
	Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries
	with and matched correctly.										TV Control buttons : See page 25.

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Front panel

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ADisplay window BRemote sensor

Standby LED

It lights up in red on standby mode.

CF (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Dp/o(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

E1/!(Standby/On)

Rear panel

ADC. IN 25 V 02 A	DOPT. IN : Optical input
BHDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / output	EPORT. IN : Portable input
CUSB port

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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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