LG RN9N Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

HIGH POWER

SPEAKER SYSTEM

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

MODEL

RN9N

MFL71697320

www.lg.com

2004_Rev02

Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Getting Started

Safety Information			Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
			CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
			instructions.
			Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
	CAUTION
			for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
			the product and to protect it from over heating.
	DO NOT OPEN		The openings should never be blocked by placing
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC			the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)			surface.This product shall not be placed in a built-
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER			in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.			proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
			instruction has been adhered to.

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

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification 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	CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
	The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case	candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
	of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily	Symbols
	accessible.

Check the specification 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 fire. 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: 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)

~Refers to alternating current (AC).

0 Refers to direct current (DC).

Refers to classII equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

!Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents

	1	Getting Started	3		Operating
	2	SafetyInformation	17		Basic Operations
	6	Unique Features	17		–  USB Operations
	7	Playable file Requirement	18		–  Selecting a folder and
	7	–  Music file requirement			an MP3/WMA file
	7	–  Compatible USB Devices	19		–  Deleting a file/folder or format
	7	–  USB device requirement	20		Playback Effect
	8	Remote control	20		–  AUTO DJ
	10	Top panel	20		–  DJ PAD
	12	Front panel / Rear panel	21		Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
			21		–  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
	2	Connecting			devices
			24		Using the LG XBOOM App
	14	AC Power Cord Connection	24		–  About “LG XBOOM” App
	14	Optional Equipment Connection	24		–  Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your
	14	–  USB Connection			Bluetooth Device
	15	–  OPTICALIN Connection	25		–  Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App
	16	LG Sound Sync	26		Sound adjustment
			26		–  Setting the sound mode
			26		–  Setting the USER EQ
			27		Advanced Operations
			27		–  Recording to USB
			29		–  JUKEBOX Playback
			30		Other Operations
			30		–  Turn off the sound temporarily
			30		–  DRC (Dynamic range control)
			30		–  CHILDSAFE Mode
			31		–  DEMO

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			4	Troubleshooting
	31	–  Using yourTV remote control	41	Troubleshooting
	32	–  Using Guitar	41	–  General
	32	–  Using Microphone	42	–  NOTES to release Demo mode
	35	–  LIGHTING
	35	–  SleepTimer Setting	5	Appendix
	35	–  Dimmer
	36	–  AUTO POWER On	43	General specifications
	37	–  Auto function change	44	Trademarks and licenses
	38	Setting the Clock	45	Maintenance
	38	–  Setting the Clock through “LG XBOOM” App	45	–  Handling the Unit
	39	WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Optical In

Listens to music from your optical device.

Playback effects

Listens to music with various sound and playback effects.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

LG XBOOM

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

24-25 )

LG Sound Sync

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

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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

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

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

yy Bit rate: within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy Maximum files: 2,000 yy Maximum folders: 200

yy File extensions: “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yy Certain MP3/WMA files may not be played depending on the type or format of the file.

Compatible USB Devices

yy MP3 Player: Flash type MP3 player.

yy USB Flash Drive:

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yy The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.

USB device requirement

yy Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be searched.

yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.

yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not recognized.

yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/ 32) file system is supported.)

yy This unit recognizes up to 2,000 files.

yy External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or hard type USB devices are not supported.

yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

yy Some USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control	• • • • • • • • • • • • • •A•
	1 (Standby): Turns the power on or off.
	LIGHTING: Selects the lighting mode.
	VOL (Volume) +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
	F (Function): Selects the function and input source.
		Input source / Function	Display
		USB	USB1 / USB2
		Optical	OPTICAL
		LG Sound Sync (Optical)	LG OPT
		Bluetooth	BT
		LG Sound Sync (Wireless)	LG TV
	[(Mute):
	--	Mutes the sound.
	--	Controls this unit usingTV remote. (Page 31)
	FOLDER W/S:
	Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA files. When a
	USB containing MP3/WMA files in several folders
	is being played, press FOLDER W/S to select the
	folder you want to play.
	JUKEBOX:
	--	SelectsJUKEBOX mode. (Page 29)
	-- Makes JUKEBOX list.

AUTO DJ: Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 20)

DELETE:

-- Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only). (Page 19) -- Deletes a song on theJUKEBOX list.

Replacement of battery

)3

0

(R03)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • •B•		• • • • • • • • • • • • • •C•
REPEAT: Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.		0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered files.
C/V(Skip/Search):		CLOCK: Sets a clock and checks a time.
--	Skips backward or forward.	?: This button is not available.
-- Searches for a section within a file.		•	• • • • • • • • • • • • •D•
N(Play/Pause):		VOICE CANCELLER: You can reduce the vocal tones
-- Starts or pauses playback.		during music playback from various input sources.
-- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK): Select the		SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off automatically at
	Bluetooth function by pressing F repeatedly. And	a specified time.
	long press Nto limit Bluetooth connection to	(Dimmer: The display window will be darkened by
	only BT and LGTV.	half.)
BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+): Selects BASS (or		SET: Confirms the setting.
BASS+) effect directly.		KEY CHANGER (L/l): Changes the key to suit your
EQ: Chooses sound impressions.		vocal range.
SPECIAL EQ: Chooses special equalizer.		MIC (Microphone) ECHO: Selects ECHO mode.
J(Information):		?:This button is not available.
--	Sees information about your music. An MP3 file	VOCAL EFFECTS: Selects various vocal effects
	often come withID3 tag.The tag gives theTitle,	mode.
	Artist, Album orTime information.	USB REC:
--	Sees optical source information in OPTICAL mode.	--	Records to USB.
--	Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT	--	Stops recording.
	READY.
--	Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
	in Bluetooth mode.
--	When these units are successfully connected each
	other in WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode, each of
	connected device names appears in the each unit.

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Top panel

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A1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.

BUSB REC / DEMO

-Records to USB.

-Stops recording.

-In power off status, if you press USB REC / DEMO, show demo mode.

CUSB 1 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

DDisplay window

EUSB 2 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

FF (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Input source / Function	Display
USB	USB1 / USB2
Optical	OPTICAL
LG Sound Sync (Optical)	LG OPT
Bluetooth	BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless)	LG TV

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	GLIGHTING	NRemote sensor
	Selects the lighting mode.	OSPECIAL EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)
	H3TWIN
		- Chooses special equalizer.
	Connects two units for TWIN mode in WIRELESS	- Press and hold to select BASS (or BASS+)
	PARTY LINK.	effect directly.
	IC/V(Skip/Search)	SEARCH
	- Skips backward or forward.	Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
	- Searches for a section within a file.	OK
	N(Play/Pause)
		Selects a folder when searching a file.
	- Starts or pauses playback.	USER EQ
	- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK):
		Selects the equalizer created by your own.
	Select the Bluetooth function by pressing
		Multi jog
	F repeatedly. And long press Nto limit
		- Searches a folder or a file.
	Bluetooth connection to only BT and LGTV.
		-Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to control
	AUTO DJ
		the USER EQ level.
	Selects the AUTO DJ mode.
		- Chooses special equalizer.
	VOL (Volume) -/+
	Adjusts speaker volume.
	MIC (Microphone) / GUITAR -/+
	Adjusts Microphone volume or Guitar volume.
	J (Auto Music Play)
	Plays the audio currently playing by tagging the
	mobile (with “LG XBOOM” App) to this unit.
	(Android Only)
	KVOICE CANCELLER
	You can reduce the vocal tones during music
	playback from various input sources.
	EQ
	Chooses sound impressions.
	LCLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PAD)
	Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to
	mix.
	(If you want to use USER, you have to register a
	source with “LG XBOOM” app.(Android Only))
	1, 2, 3 (DJ PAD)
	Press a desired sound pad.
	MMIC (Microphone) ECHO
	Selects ECHO mode.
	VOCAL EFFECTS
	Selects various vocal effects mode.
	KEY CHANGER (l/L)
	Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

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Front panel / Rear panel

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ALighting

BRemote sensor

>>Caution

Place the unit at a safe distance from the child’s reach. Otherwise it may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

COPTICAL IN: Connect an optical device. DGUITAR IN: Connect a guitar.

EMIC (Microphone) IN: Connect a microphone. FAC IN socket

>>Caution

yy Connect the power cord to wall outlet directly if possible. Or when you use an extension cable, it is highly recommended to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not operate properly because of the lack of power supply.

yy Do not overload the extension cord with excessive electrical load.

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Useful functions for using the unit
Function	Description	To do	Do this
TV Remote On/	It allows you to control the	ON	Press and hold [on the remote control for
Off	volume of this unit by yourTV		3 seconds in Optical function.
(Page 31)	remote control even by other	OFF	Press and hold [on the remote control for
	company’s product.		3 seconds in Optical function.
	Initial setting of this function
	was set to on.
BT Lock On/Off	It allows you to connect a	ON	Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in BT
(Page 23)	Bluetooth device only on		(Bluetooth) function.
	BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV	OFF	Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in BT
	functions.		(Bluetooth) function.
	Initial setting of this function
	was set to off.
Auto Power On	It allows the unit to turn on	ON	Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
(Page 36)	automatically by input signals:		for 5 seconds.
	Optical, LGTV or	OFF	Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
	BT (Bluetooth)		for 5 seconds.

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14 Connecting

AC Power Cord

Connection

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

Optional Equipment

Connection

USB Connection

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

USB device

2. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

,,Note

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

,,Note

Removing the USB device from the unit:

1.Choose a different function/mode.

2.Remove the USB device from the unit.