LG SH4 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless
Sound Bar

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

MODEL
SH4 (SH4, SPH5B-W)

*MFL69465007*

www.lg.com

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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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: The device shall not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

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 use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.

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

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

Check the specication page of this owner’s manual
to be certain of the power requirements for this
device. 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. The Power Plug is the disconnecting
device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
remain readily accessible

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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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.

For models using an adapter

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this device 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 device
(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 device.

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 device. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/device combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the device has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the device, the device
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Symbols

Refers to alternating current(AC).

~

Refers to direct current(DC).

0

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

1

Refers to “ON” (power).

!

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

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(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION : Any changes or modications 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 modications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This

equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator
and your body. End users must follow the specic
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.

Responsible Party :

LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
TEL. : [phone]

Table of Contents

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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 About LED condition
10 Installing the sound bar
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

13 Connecting the AC Adapter
13 Wireless subwoofer connection
15 Connecting to your TV
15 – Using an OPTICAL cable
15 – Using an HDMI cable
16 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel

with the sound bar
17 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
17 – Additional information for HDMI
18 Optional equipment connection
18 – HDMI connection
19 – Optical In connection
19 – Portable In connection
20 – USB connection
20 – Compatible USB devices
20 – USB device requirement
21 – Playable file

3 Operating

22 Basic operations
22 – USB operation
22 Other operations
22 – Turn off the sound temporarily
22 – Auto LED Off
23 – Using your TV remote control
24 – AUTO POWER On/Off
25 – Auto function change
25 – LG Sound Sync
27 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
27 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices
29 Using BLUETOOTH App
29 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device
29 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App
30 Sound adjustment
30 – Setting sound effect
31 – Adjust the woofer level settings
31 – Night mode

4 Troubleshooting

32 Troubleshooting
33 NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix

34 Trademarks and licenses
35 Specifications
37 Maintenance
37 – Handling the unit

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Unique features

Auto power down

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

Portable In

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

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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Symbols used in this manual

Note

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Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

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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 cords (2)

Wall brackets (2) Wall bracket install

guide (1)

Screws (2) Optical cable (1)

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Remote control

Replacement of Battery

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

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to the standby mode.

F : Selects the function and the input source.

ASC

: Selects ASC (Adaptive Sound Control)

effect mode.

STANDARD : Selects STANDARD effect mode.

CINEMA : Selects CINEMA effect mode.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

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C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

dM

NIGHT ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off Night mode.

- Controls this unit using TV remote. (Refer to the
page 23.)

WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of
subwoofer.

AUTO POWER ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to
the page 24.)

- Turns on or off Auto LED Off function. (Refer to the
page 22.)

(Skip/Search) :

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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

Front panel

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Remote sensor

A

Standby LED (Red)

B

Function LED (White)

C

Rear panel

A o/p

F (Function) : Selects the function and input

: (Volume) : Adjusts volume level

source.

(Standby/On)

1/!

The buttons are located on the rear.

D

DC IN : AC adapter input

B

OPTICAL IN : Optical input

C

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

D

USB Port

E

HDMI IN / OUT (TV ARC) : HDMI input / output

F

About LED condition

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LED Condition Description

OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.

OPTICAL LED blinks twice and
turns on.

USB LED turns on. USB function is selected.

USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback.

BT (Bluetooth) LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device.

BT (Bluetooth) LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.

LG TV LED turns on.

HDMI IN LED turns on.

LG sound sync (Optical) function is
selected.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is
selected.

HDMI function is selected

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LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn
on.

USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs

turn on.

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yWhen you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks.

yWhen you press

yWhen this unit reaches minimum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds and blinks slowly.

yWhen this unit reaches maximum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds.

(Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly.

PORTABLE function is selected.

ARC function is selected

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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.

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Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
device you want. (Refer to pages 15 - 20.)

Caution

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yFor 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.

yBe careful not to make scratches on the

surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when
installing or moving them.

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Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution

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Because it is difcult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables
before installation.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket

install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to
the position.

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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.

(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

Wall brackets

Screws

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

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

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Note

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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

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To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

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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 off. If the unit falls off, 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.