LG NBN36 User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

280 W Sleek Sound Bar

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

NBN36 (NBN36, S33A1-D)

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	Safety Information			confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
				WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
				CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
		CAUTION		Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		instructions.
				Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
		DO NOT OPEN
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC			ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
				product and to protect it from over heating. The
	SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
				openings shall be never be blocked by placing
	USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
				the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
	TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
				surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
		This lightning flash with		in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
				proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
		arrowhead symbol within an
				instruction has been adhered to.
		equilateral triangle is intended to
		alert the user to the presence of
		uninsulated dangerous voltage		CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
		within the product’s enclosure
				Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
		that may be of sufficient
				a dedicated circuit;
		magnitude to constitute a risk of
				That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
		electric shock to persons.
		The exclamation point within an		that appliance and has no additional outlets or
				branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
		equilateral triangle is intended
				owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
		to alert the user to the presence
				outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
		of important operating and
				wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
		maintenance (servicing)
				damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
		instructions in the literature
				Any of these conditions could result in electric
		accompanying the product.
				shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
	WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
				appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
	to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
				or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
	defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
				appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
	after handling.
				exact replacement part by an authorized service
	WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK			center. Protect the power cord from physical or
	HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN			mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
	OR MOISTURE.			pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
	CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to			particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
				the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
	water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
				disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
	with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
				mains cord plug. When installing the product,
	apparatus.
				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, fire 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 powersupply 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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	FCC Compliance Statement	FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
	This device complies with part 15 of the FCC	equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
	rules. Operation is subject to the following two	limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
	conditions:	This equipment should be installed and operated
	(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,	with minimum distance 20 cm between the
		radiator and your body. End users must follow the
	and
		specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
	(2) This device must accept any interference
		exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
	received, including interference that may cause
		co-located or operating in conjunction with any
	undesired operation.
		other antenna or transmitter.
	NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
		FCC Radio Frequency Interference
	to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
		Requirements
	pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
	designed to provide reasonable protection against	This device is restricted to indoor use due to its
	harmful interference in a residential installation. This	operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
	equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio	FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
	frequency energy and, if not installed and used	the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the
	in accordance with the instructions, may cause	potential for harmful interference to co-channel
	harmful interference to radio communications.	Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are
	However, there is no guarantee that interference	allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz
	will not occur in a particular installation.	and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations
	If this equipment does cause harmful interference	can cause interference with and/or damage this
	to radio or television reception, which can be	device. This device cannot be co-located with any
	determined by turning the equipment off and	other transmitter.
	on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the	CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
	interference by one or more of the following
		airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
	measures:
		devices because their signals could interfere with
	yy Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.	critical aircraft instruments.
	yy Increase the separation between the equipment	Responsible Party :
	and receiver.	LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
	yy Connect the equipment into an outlet on a	Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
		TEL. : [phone]
	circuit different from that to which the receiver is
	connected.
	yy Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
	technician for help.
	CAUTION : Any changes or modifications 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
	modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
	interference unless the modifications are expressly
	approved in the instruction manual. The user could
	lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
	unauthorized change or modification is made.

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Table of Contents 5

Table of Contents

	1	Getting Started		3	Operating
	2	Safety Information	14		Basic operations
	6	Unique features	14		–  USB operation
	6	–  Auto power down	14		Other operations
	6	–  Portable In	14		–  DRC (Dynamic range control)
	6	–  Speaker ez (easy) setup	14		–  AV Sync
	6	–  LG Sound Sync	14		–  Displaying file and input source
	6	Introduction	14		–  Turn off the sound temporarily
	6	–  Symbols used in this manual	15		–  AUTO POWER On/Off
	6	Accessories	15		–  Auto power down
	7	Remote control	15		–  Sleep timer setting
	8	Front panel	15		–  Dimmer
	8	Rear panel	16		–  LG Sound Sync
	9	Mounting the main unit on a wall	17		Using Bluetooth technology
	11	Setting up	18		–  Listening to music stored on the
	11	–  Pairing wireless subwoofer			Bluetooth devices
			19		Sound adjustment
	2	Connecting	19		–  Setting the surround mode
			19		–  Auto volume On/Off
	12	Optional equipment connection	19		–  Adjust the woofer level settings
	12	–  PORT. (Portable) IN connection	20		Controlling a TV with the supplied remote
	12	–  OPTICAL In connection			control
	13	–  USB connection	20		–  Setting up the remote to control your
	13	–  Playable file			TV
	13	–  Compatible USB devices
	13	–  USB device requirement		4	Troubleshooting
			21		Troubleshooting
				5	Appendix
			22		Trademarks and licenses
			22		Maintenance
			22		–  Handling the unit
			23		Specifications

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Unique features

Auto power down

This unit supports to turn off 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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

Wall Mount Bracket

Installation Template Wall bracket (1)

(1)

	Introduction	Optical cable (1)	Cable ties for arranging
			cables (2)

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.

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Remote control

• • • • • • • • • • A •

1(Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

FUNCTION: Changes input sources.

W/S FOLDER: Searches for a folder of MP3/

WMA files. When an USB containing MP3/ WMA

files in several folders is being played,

press W/S FOLDER to select the folder you want

to play.

OPTICAL: Changes input source to optical directly.

MUTE : Mutes the sound.

-/+ VOL: Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • • B •

AUTO POWER: This function is automatically

turned on the unit.

AV SYNC: Synchronizes the audio and video.

INFO: Displays the file or input source information.

REPEAT: Listens to your files repeatedly or

randomly.

C/V (Skip/ Search) :

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a file.

Z: Stops playback.

d/M: 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 •

Battery installation

0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered files.

DRC: Sets DRC(Dynamic range control) function.

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the

SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off automatically at

Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) battery

a specified time.

with

and matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • • D •

TV Control buttons: See page 20.

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Front panel

A B

F

A1/!(Standby/On)

B– / + (Volume)

Adjusts speaker volume.

CT(Play / Pause)

DI(Stop)

EF (Function)

Press it repeatedly to select other function.

FSpeakers

GDisplay window

HUSB Port

,,Note

Open USB cover by using your finger to connect USB.

C D E

G H F

>>Caution

Precautions in using the touch buttons

yy Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.

- In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using.

yy Do 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.

yy Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the function correctly.

yy Be careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

Rear panel

A

B

A PORT. (Portable) IN

B OPTICAL IN 1/ 2

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