LG RL4 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MFL71281408

HIGH POWER SPEAKER SYSTEM

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

MODEL

RL4

1901_Rev01

www.lg.com

Getting Started2

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 should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should 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 use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

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 suf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.

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 should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should 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. NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.

Check the specication page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements.

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 device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, 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 device.

CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Symbols

Refers to alternating current(AC).

Refers to direct current(DC).

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Unique Features 7 Playable file Requirement 7 – Music file requirement 7 – Compatible USB Devices 7 – USB device requirement 8 Top panel 9 Rear panel 10 How to place the unit

2 Connecting

12 AC Power Cord Connection 12 Optional Equipment Connection 12 – AUX IN Connection 13 – AUX OUT Connection 14 – USB Connection

3 Operating

15 Basic Operations 15 – USB Operations

16 – AUTO DJ

17 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology 17 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices 20 Using the LG XBOOM App 20 – About “LG XBOOM” App 20 – Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your

Bluetooth Device 21 – Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App 22 Sound adjustment 22 – Setting the sound mode 23 Other Operations

23 – DEMO

23 – Using Microphone

26 – LIGHTING

26 – Auto power down

27 – AUTO POWER On

27 – Auto function change 28 LG Sound Sync 29 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection 29 – Setting the TWIN mode

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4 Troubleshooting

31 Troubleshooting

31 – General

31 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

32 General specifications 33 Trademarks and Licenses 33 Maintenance

33 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

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AUTO DJ

Blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback.

LG XBOOM

LG XBOOM is an app designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest audio devices. (Page

20~21)

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

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Playable file Requirement

Music file requirement

MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited as follows.

y Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

y Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

y Maximum les : 2,000

y Maximum folders : 200

y File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

y Certain MP3/WMA les may not be played

depending on the type or format of the le.

Compatible USB Devices

y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player

y USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

y The USB function of this unit does not support all

USB devices.

USB device requirement

y Devices which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a

few minute to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

y Using NTFS le system is not supported. (Only

FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)

y This unit recognizes up to 2,000 les.

y External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or

hard type USB devices are not supported.

y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

y Some USB may not work with this unit..

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Top panel

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a Display window b 1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.

LIGHTING

Selects the lighting mode.

3 TWIN

Connects two speakers for TWIN mode in WIRELESS PARTY LINK.

SOUND EFFECT / BASS BLAST (or BASS

BLAST+)

- Chooses sound impressions.

- Press and hold to select BASS (or BASS+) effect directly.

c AUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode.

N (Play/Pause)

Starts or pauses playback.

C/V (Skip/Search)

- Skips backward or forward.

- Searches for a section within a file.

d MIC ECHO / DEMO

- Selects ECHO mode.

- In power off status, if you press MIC ECHO /

DEMO, show DEMO mode.

VOCAL EFFECTS

Selects various vocal effects mode.

KEY CHANGER

Changes the key to suit your vocal range with C/V (Skip/Search) button.

VOICE CANCELLER

You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.

e F (Function)

- Selects the function and input source.

- Press and hold to adjust delay time when using PARTY LINK with AUX.

Input source / Function Display

USB USB

AUX input AUX Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

MIC (Microphone) VOL (Volume)

Adjusts microphone volume.

+/- (Volume)

Adjusts speaker and microphone volume.

Rear panel

a MIC (Microphone) jack b AUX IN / OUT (L/R) c USB port d AC IN socket

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a b c d

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How to place the unit

Automatically optimize the sound

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It helps to automatically optimize the sound to suit the installation conditions (Horizontal or Vertical).

If the installation method is changed (‘Horizontal Vertical’ or ‘Vertical Horizontal’), it is indicated by ‘VERTICAL MODE’ or ‘HORIZON MODE’ in the display panel.

Horizontal

Vertical

Caution

y Be careful to make sure children do not put

their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct. * speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)

y Do not sit on the unit or push the unit.

Otherwise it may result in malfunction and causing personal injury and/ or property

damage.

y Do not place the unit on an unstable position

and place the unit at a safe distance from the child’s reach.

y Be careful that the unit should not fall down.

Otherwise it may result in malfunction and causing personal injury and/ or property

damage.

y Watch out for the foot when you lay the unit

horizontally.

Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this

Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.

Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit for 5 seconds.

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 19)

Auto Power On

(Page 27)

It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on

BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV

functions.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

It allows the unit to turn on automatically by input signals : LG TV or BT (Bluetooth)

OFF

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Getting Started

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AC Power Cord Connection

1. Connect one end of the AC power cord (included) to the AC IN socket.

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2 Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

Note

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet if you do not to use for an extended period of

time.

Optional Equipment Connection

AUX IN Connection

Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector.

If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

Red

Audio cable

White

DVD, Blu-ray player etc.

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AUX OUT Connection

Connect an input of auxiliary device to the AUX OUT (L/R) connector.

If your device has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

Audio cable

Auxiliary device

PARTY LINK with AUX

You can connect two units to play music together.

1. Connect AUX OUT (L/R) connector on a unit to the AUX IN connector on the other unit using audio cable.

2. Press and hold F connected through AUX OUT.

“ON - DELAY ” appears in the display window and

change to “DELAY time” soon.

3. Press

When “ON - DELAY” and “DELAY time” are

4. Press

to adjust delay setting.

displayed in the display window, you can adjust

the delay time.

to save the delay setting.

Note

y This function is not available on LG TV

function.

y The initial delay is 30 ms. If you want to

change the Delay time, press C connected device’s delay may differ. If Audio Sync is not matched, adjust delay of PARTY LINK with AUX to synchronize sound.

y It is available to adjust the delay from 0 ms to

200 ms. Synchronizing tempo is not available depending on the devices.

y Delay value is saved and PARTY LINK with

AUX is turned off when the unit turns off.

y You can select ON - DELAY / OFF - DELAY

mode by pressing and holding

y In case of the microphone, delay setting is

not applied.

/V. The

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Listening to music from your external device

The unit can be used to play music from many types of external device.

1. Connect the external device to the AUX IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1.

3. Press F to select AUX function.

4. Turn on the external device and start it playing.

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USB Connection

Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit.

USB device

Note

Removing the USB device from the unit :

1. Choose a different function/mode.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Basic Operations

USB Operations

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select USB function by pressing F.

To Do this

Playback

Pause

Press N.

Press N during playback.

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Note

y USB Folders/Files are recognized as below.

Searching

for a section

within a le

Skipping to

the next/

previous le

Even after restarting the unit or switching one function to another, you can listen to music from the point where it’s last been played.

Press and hold C playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.

Press V to go to the next le.

Playing in less than 3 seconds, press C to go to the previous le.

Playing after 3 seconds, press C to go to the beginning of the le.

Note

/V during

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y File will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le

No.14 one by one.

y Files will be presented in order recorded and

may be presented differently according to the record circumstances.

*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.

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AUTO DJ

Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. It equalizes volume across les for uninterrupted playback.

SHUFFLE

SEQUENTIAL

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SEQUENTIAL OFF

On Display Description

OFF -

SHUFFLE

y AUTO DJ mode does not support searching

for a section within a le or to play repeatedly or randomly.

y If you move to other functions on AUTO DJ

mode, AUTO DJ will be disabled.

y AUTO DJ is not supported in the music le

whose length is less than 60 seconds.

The music is played randomly on this mode.

The music is played repeatedly on this mode.

Note

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Using BLUETOOTH® wireless 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.

y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,

etc.

y Version : 4.0

y Codec : SBC, AAC

Bluetooth Profiles

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain proles. This unit is compatible with following prole.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)

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 activated on 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. Turn on the unit.

Note

When Bluetooth connection lock is activated, you can search Bluetooth device in BT function.

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 RL4 (XX)”.

Note

y XX means the last two digits of

Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG RL4

(08)” on your Bluetooth device.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,

some devices have a different pairing way. For details about Bluetooth pairing, refer to your Bluetooth device manual.

y You can connect this unit with up to 3

Bluetooth devices simultaneously using the same method as described above, only in the Bluetooth function.

y The multi phone pairing connection is only

supported on Android devices. (Multi phone pairing connection may not be supported depending on the connected device specications.)

y Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices

(Ex: Dongle etc.) will not support multi phone pairing.

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3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” appears on the display window and change to Bluetooth device name soon. Then “BT” will appear on the display window.

Note

y "PAIRED" will momentarily appear on the

display when you connect other devices for multi phone pairing.

y If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be

displayed.

4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,

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refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Note

y When 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 certain situations as described below :

- There is an 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.

y If Bluetooth connection does not work well,

try pairing it again.

y Even if this unit is connected to up to 3

Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth mode, you can play and control music by using only one of the connected devices.

Note

y The sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference from other electronic devices.

y Depending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

y You can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc.

y The more distance between the unit and

the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound

quality becomes.

y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected

when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.

y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device to the unit

again.

y When a Bluetooth device is not connected,

“BT READY” appears on the display window.

y When you use the Bluetooth function,

adjust the volume to a proper level on the Bluetooth device.

y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS

device etc.) to this unit or operate the device, the volume level can be synchronized with each other.

y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected

when you change the Bluetooth function to some other function. In “LG XBOOM” app connection, only one device which you are playing keeps Bluetooth connection. You can control the Bluetooth device with this unit but you cannot use sound output.

y When entering the Bluetooth function,

this unit automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device or the device which played back last. (Auto connection may not be supported depending on the connected device specications.)

Controls connected Bluetooth device

You can control connected Bluetooth device by the unit; play, pause, skip.

Note

y Only Android OS and iOS is available to use

this function.

y This function may not be supported

depending on the Bluetooth device, or operated differently.

Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK)

You can limit Bluetooth connection to only

BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connections.

To turn on this function, press and hold N for about 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. “ON-BT LOCK” appears and you can limit Bluetooth connection.

To turn this function off, press and hold N for about 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. “OFF-BT LOCK” appears.

Note

Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to On, this unit turns on by Auto Power function. Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it.

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Using the LG XBOOM App

Note

y Only Android OS is available to use “LG

XBOOM” app with this unit.

y It is recommended to use the latest version

of app.

About “LG XBOOM” App

“LG XBOOM” app brings a suite of new features to

this unit.

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To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “LG XBOOM” app.

Below introduces you to a few of the many features of “LG XBOOM” app.

Multi Juke box : Your entertainment increases three fold when you connect up to 3 Bluetooth phones at the same time. Play music from both phones and create a customized playlist from all phones.

Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

There are two ways to install “LG XBOOM” app onto your Bluetooth device.

Install “LG XBOOM” App through QR code

1. Install “LG XBOOM” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.

2. Tap an icon for installation.

Note

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device

has a scanning software application. If you don’t have one, download one from “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

y Depending on the area, QR code may not

work.

y You can nd the available application of this

unit by using “LG Audio” app.

- Android O/S: Ver 5.0 (or later)

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Install “LG XBOOM” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”

1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon.

2. In the search bar, type in the “LG XBOOM” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG XBOOM” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

Note

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App

“LG XBOOM” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit.

Tap “LG XBOOM” app icon on the home screen to open “LG XBOOM” app, and go to the main menu.

Note

y “LG XBOOM” app will be available in the

software version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 5.0 (or later)

y If you use “LG XBOOM” app for operation,

there would be some differences between “LG XBOOM” app.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG

XBOOM” app may not work.

y After connection of “LG XBOOM” app, music

may be output from your Bluetooth device. In this case, try connecting procedure again.

y If you operate the other applications or

change the settings on your Bluetooth device while using “LG XBOOM” app, “LG XBOOM” app may operate abnormally.

y When “LG XBOOM” app operates abnormally,

check your Bluetooth device and the connection of “LG XBOOM” app and then try to connect again.

y Depending on the smart phone's operating

system, you have some differences for “LG XBOOM” operation.

y Check Bluetooth setting on your Bluetooth

device if “LG XBOOM” app connection does not work well.

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Sound adjustment

Setting the sound mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound elds. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) on the unit.

On Display Description

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BASS (BASS BLAST)

BASS+ (BASS BLAST+)

POP

CLASSIC

ROCK

JAZZ

STANDARD

Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.

This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock, pop, jazz or classic concert.

You can enjoy optimized sound.

Note

y On some speakers, sound may not be heard

or heard in low sound depending on the sound mode.

y By pressing and holding SOUND EFFECT /

BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) on the unit,

you can directly select BASS (BASS BLAST) or BASS+ (BASS BLAST+) effect.

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Other Operations

DEMO

In the power off state, press MIC ECHO / DEMO on the unit once. The unit will power on and display the each of functions with demo sound in the display window. To cancel the DEMO function, press MIC ECHO / DEMO on the unit once more.

Using Microphone

1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.

2. Play the music you want.

3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Press MIC VOL and + / - on the unit to adjust the microphone volume.

Note

y When not using the microphone, set the

MIC volume to minimum or turn off the MIC and remove the microphone from the MIC jack.

y If the microphone is set too near the speaker,

a howling sound may be produced. In this case, move the microphone away from the speaker or decrease the sound level by using the MIC VOL and - on the unit.

y If sound through the microphone is extremely

loud, it may be distorted. In this case, press MIC VOL and - on the unit.

y You can give an echo effect to the sound

from the microphones by pressing MIC ECHO / DEMO on the unit.

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VOICE CANCELLER

You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.

Press VOICE CANCELLER on the unit and “ON - VOICE CANCELLER” will appear in display window.

To cancel it, press VOICE CANCELLER on the unit

again.

The quality of the VOICE CANCELLER may be different depending on the recording conditions of the music les.

Note

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y This function is available in the USB or BT

(Bluetooth) function.

y If the function is not available, “NOT

SUPPORT” appears in the display window.

y This function is available to use only when a

microphone is connected.

y If a microphone is not connected, “INSERT

MIC” appears in the display window.

y It is not available on the mono source.

y To initialize it, change the function or

disconnect the microphone.

y This function may not be initialized depending

on the status of connected devices.

KEY CHANGER

You can adjust the key to 9 steps (4 steps higher, 4 steps lower and the original key).

To adjust the key much higher or lower, press KEY

CHANGER.

y To make the key more sharp(L), one by one,

press V repeatedly during playback.

y To make the key more atten(l), one by one,

press C repeatedly during playback.

Note

y This function is available in the USB or BT

(Bluetooth) function.

y To initialize it, change the function, disconnect

the microphone or change the music.

y This function may not be initialized depending

on the status of connected devices.

y If the function is not available, “NOT

SUPPORT” appears in the display window.

y If a microphone is not connected, “INSERT

MIC” appears in the display window.

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VOCAL EFFECTS

When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can enjoy karaoke function by changing voice in the various source.

To select various vocal mode effects, pressing VOCAL EFFECTS repeatedly on the unit when vocal effects mode appears in the display window.

BASS

SOPRANO HELIUM ROBOT

DUET MAN

SOPRANO ECHO1 HELIUM ECHO1

ROBOT ECHO1 DUET MAN1 DUET WOMAN1 ECHO2

DUET MAN2 DUET WOMAN2 OFF

y If a microphone is not connected, “INSERT

MIC” appears in the display window.

y If you press KEY CHANGER or MIC ECHO /

DEMO on the unit on VOCAL EFFECTS mode,

after backing up current VOCAL EFFECTS, turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode and operate KEY CHANGER or ECHO mode.

y To turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode, press and

hold VOCAL EFFECTS on the unit.

DUET WOMAN BASS ECHO1

BASS ECHO2 SOPRANO

HELIUM ECHO2 ROBOT ECHO2

Note

ECHO

When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing MIC ECHO / DEMO on the unit.

ECHO 1

ECHO 2 OFF

Note

y If a microphone is not connected, “INSERT

MIC” appears in the display window.

y If you press VOCAL EFFECTS button on

ECHO mode, after backing up current ECHO, turn off ECHO mode and operate VOCAL EFFECTS mode.

To operate ECHO mode, press MIC ECHO / DEMO on the unit again, after backing up

current VOCAL EFFECTS.

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LIGHTING

This function offers a party atmosphere by operating the lighting on the unit.

To select mode, pressing LIGHTING repeatedly.

PARTY WATER FOREST (MY STYLE)

OFF

Note

y Lighting function is available in all functions.

y Lighting mode retains in its previous mode

when you rst press LIGHTING, press again to change modes.

y If you want to use MY STYLE, you have to

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y Do not look directly at the light emitting part

when the LIGHTING is turned on.

y If the illumination brightness is glaring, switch

on the room lights or turn off the LIGHTING.

y To turn off LED lightning, press and hold

LIGHTING for 3 seconds.

Auto power down

This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the case were the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 15 minutes. The unit will also turns itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device using the analog inputs.

Auto power down function is applied to only MAIN unit in case of WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection. In case of OTHER unit, Auto power down is available after disconnection OTHER unit and MAIN unit.

How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device.

Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for more than 5 seconds.

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AUTO POWER On

This unit automatically turns on by an input source :

LG TV, Bluetooth.

When you turn on your TV connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from the unit.

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and connects your Bluetooth device. You can play your music.

When you turn off this unit by pressing 1 on the unit for 5 seconds each time, you can turn on or off the AUTO POWER function.

On Display Description

ON-AUTO POWER

OFF-AUTO POWER

Note

y Depending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

y Depending on the connected device, the unit

turns on but Bluetooth function may not be connected.

y If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by

this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turning off the unit.

y If you try to connect to the “LG XBOOM” app,

Bluetooth function of this unit is turned on.

y If you turn on the unit using LG TV or

Bluetooth function, proper function of this unit is turned on.

y If you have already paired with this unit, this

unit can automatically turn on by an input source when this unit is turned off.

AUTO POWER function is turned on.

AUTO POWER function is turned off.

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth, LG TV and then automatically changes to the suitable function.

When you try to connect Bluetooth device

When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.

When LG TV is connected

When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.

Note

y This function only works with devices that

were previously connected.

y If the Bluetooth connection lock function

is set, Bluetooth and LG TV connection will

be only available on Bluetooth and LG TV function.

Operating

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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 LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down

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

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1.

2. Press F

Operating

3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

until LG TV function is selected.

sound through this unit : TV setting menu [Sound]

[LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if the TV and this unit are connected normally.

[TV Sound output]

Note

y You can also use the volume button of

this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV. (According to TV Specications, the volume of this unit synchronize with TV.)

y If the connection fails, check the conditions of

this unit and your TV : power, function.

y Make sure of the condition of this unit and

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

- The unit is turned off.

- Changing to a different function.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

y The amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV.

y If you try to change the function on using

the LG TV function, volume will be changed according to the LG TV volume level.

y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

models of your TV.

y If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

1, LG Sound Sync will be disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

y The volume may be increased when the TV

and this unit is connected by LG Sound Sync. Decrease the TV volume and then connect with this unit.

y When you turn on your LG TV connected

by LG Sound Sync or enter LG TV function, this unit changes the function to LG TV automatically.

y You should set the TV Sound output manually

depending on the TV version.

y If you control TV volume when this unit and

TV are connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit may louder the volume due to synchronizing volume with TV’s.

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WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

Setting the TWIN mode

You can enjoy the sound by using two speakers. For enjoying WIRELESS PARTY LINK, you need to purchase another speaker.

It is compatible with unit that supports WIRELESS PARTY LINK.

1. Press 3TWIN

“ROLE SELECT” appears in display window.

2. Press 3TWIN repeatedly or press C / V to select MAIN or OTHER.

unit : Selects MAIN.

unit : Selects OTHER.

3. When these units are successfully connected to each other, each of connected device names appears in the each unit.

the unit.

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Note

y Connection is canceled when 3TWIN

button is pressed during connecting in TWIN mode.

y If you are using the LG Sound Sync, this

function is not available. If you connect the LG TV function, “NOT SUPPORT” appears in the display window.

y When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is

disconnected, OTHER unit is changed to BLUETOOTH function.

y If the connection has failed, “FAILED” appears

in the display window.

y WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection will be

disconnected when you turn off the unit.

y When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is connected,

you can not connect PARTY LINK with AUX.

y You can use microphone in the OTHER unit

only. In case of OTHER unit, some functions are supported only.

y Sound of MAIN unit and OTHER unit may be

different depending on playback status or source.

y Check the following information when

connecting to Bluetooth.

- You can connect only one Bluetooth device in the MAIN unit. You cannot connect Bluetooth device to the OTHER unit.

- WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection is only supported on Android devices.

- Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices (ex. Dongle etc.) will not support WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection.

- If you connect WIRELESS PARTY LINK while you are playing connected

Bluetooth device, it may be reconnected again, depending on phone specication.

Troubleshooting

General

Problem Cause & Solution

y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn them on again. The unit does not work properly

No Power

y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

y The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.

y Check whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices using the same AC

outlet.

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No sound

LG Sound Sync does not work

y Check whether you select right function.

Press function button and check if you have selected the right function.

y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

y Check connection of LG Sound Sync.

y Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.

NOTES to release Demo mode

Problem Cause & Solution

Can not change input source with ‘F’ key such as BT (Bluetooth), USB etc. and only DEMO mode is showing in the display.

Remote Control does not work properly.

Troubleshooting

y Press ‘DEMO’ Key on the unit for 15 seconds.

Appendix32

General specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 275 mm x 530 mm x 275 mm Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 60 %

Inputs / Outputs

Analog audio in (AUX IN) 1.2 Vrms (1 kHz, -4 dB), RCA jack (L, R) . Analog audio out (AUX OUT) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), RCA jack (L, R) Microphone (MIC) Sensitivity 20 mV (1 kHz), 6.3 mm jack

System

Frequency Response 80 to 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 75 dB Dynamic range More than 80 dB

Appendix

Bus Power Supply (USB)

Amplier (RMS Output power)

Total output 150 W RMS Front 75 W RMS × 2 (4 Ω at 1kHz, 20 % THD)

Refer to the main label on the unit.

Networked standby : 0.5 W

(If all network ports are activated.)

5 V 0 500 mA

y Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

Appendix 33

Trademarks and Licenses

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 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

Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Cleaning the units

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

LG RL4 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Getting Started

Unique Features

Playable file Requirement

Music file requirement

Compatible USB Devices

USB device requirement

Top panel

Rear panel

How to place the unit

AC Power Cord Connection

Connecting

Optional Equipment Connection

AUX IN Connection

AUX OUT Connection

USB Connection

Basic Operations

USB Operations

Operating

AUTO DJ

Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

Using the LG XBOOM App

About “LG XBOOM” App

Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App

Sound adjustment

Setting the sound mode

Other Operations

DEMO

Using Microphone

LIGHTING

Auto power down

AUTO POWER On

Auto function change

LG Sound Sync

WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

Setting the TWIN mode

Troubleshooting

General

NOTES to release Demo mode

Troubleshooting

General specifications

Appendix

Trademarks and Licenses

Maintenance

Handling the Unit