LG SHS36-D, LSB316 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Speaker Sound Bar

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

LSB316 (LSB316, SHS36-D)

P/NO : MFL66306880

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Getting Started2

Safety Information

1

Getting Started

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.

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

in the literature accompanying the product.

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned 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

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

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions

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 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. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. hen installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

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, re or the like.

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Getting Started 3

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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied 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 qualied 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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Getting Started

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 – Portable In
6 – Speaker ez (easy) Setup
6 Accessories
7 Introduction
7 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 Playable file
7 – MP3/ WMA music file requirement
8 Remote control
9 Front panel
9 Rear panel

2 Connecting

10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
12 Setting up
12 – Pairing wireless subwoofer
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – AUDIO (PORT. IN) In Connection
13 – Listening to music from your portable

player
13 – OPTICAL In connection
13 – Speaker ez (easy) setup
14 – USB Playback

3 Operating

15 Basic Operations
15 – USB Operation
15 Other Operations
15 – DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range

Control)
15 – AV Sync
16 – Sleep Timer Setting
16 – Dimmer
16 – Turn off the sound temporarily
16 – Adjust the woofer level settings
16 – Displaying file and input source
17 Sound adjustment
17 – Setting the surround mode
18 Using Bluetooth technology
18 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
19 – Listening to sound through the

Bluetooth devices
20 – Checking the information of

connected Bluetooth device
21 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

21 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV

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4 Troubleshooting

22 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents 5

5 Appendix

23 Maintenance
23 – Handling the Unit
24 Trademarks and Licenses
25 Specifications

6 Warranty

27 Warranty

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Getting Started6

Unique Features

Portable In

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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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template
(1)

Optical cable (1)

Wall bracket (1)

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Getting Started 7

Introduction

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.

Playable file

MP3/ WMA music file
requirement

MP3/ WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows :

ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yMaximum les : Under 999

yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

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Getting Started

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Getting Started8

Remote control

1

Getting Started

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA)
battery with and matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

AV SYNC: Synchronizes the audio and video.

DOLBY DRC: Sets the Dobly DRC.

MUTE: Mutes the sound.

• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

FOLDER: Searches for a folder of MP3/ WMA les.
When a USB containing MP3/ WMA les in several
folders is being played, press FOLDER to select the
folder you want to play.

INPUT: Changes input sources.

OPTICAL: Changes input source to optical directly.

VOLUME: Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound eect mode.

WOOFER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of woofer.

REPEAT: Listens to your les repeatedly or

randomly.

C/V
Z
d/M

SLEEP: Sets the system to turn o automatically at
a specied time.

INFO.: Displays the le or input source information.

• • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • •

TV Control buttons: See page 21

BLUETOOTH: Pairing, connecting and

disconnecting your unit and Bluetooth device in
function other than the Bluetooth.

0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered
numbered les. Enters the PIN code.

: Goes to next or previous le.

: Stops playback.

: Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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Front panel

A

Getting Started 9

B

1

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CDEFG

Display

A

USB Port

B

F FUNCTION

C

Press it repeatedly to select other function.

Rear panel

PORT. (Portable) IN

A

STOP

D I
E T

– VOL +

F

Adjusts speaker volume.

STANDBY/ON

G 1

A

B

OPTICAL IN 1/ 2

B

PLAY / PAUSE

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Connecting10

Mounting the main
unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Prepare screws and brackets.

Preperation

2

Connecting

Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall Mount
Bracket Installation Template with the bottom
of TV and attach to the position.

Step 1

Unit

Wall bracket

TV

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use
the wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill
some holes. A guide sheet (Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template) is supplied to drill. Use the
sheet to check the point to drill.

Step 2

Wall Mount Bracket Installation Template

Note

,

Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. Please
purchase it.

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Connecting 11

3. Remove the Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Template.

4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the
illustration below.

Step 4

Note

,

Detach the unit from the bracket as shown
below.

5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown
below.

Step 5

Note

,

You can arrange power cord cable with the
bracket as shown below.

Power cord cable

2

Connecting

Caution

>

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 o. If the unit falls o, 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.

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Connecting12

Setting up

Pairing wireless subwoofer

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

2

Connecting

Blue The wireless subwoofer is

Blue (blink) The wireless subwoofer is trying

Red The Wireless subwoofer is in

O (No
display)

receiving the signal of the unit.

to connect.

standby mode.

The Wireless subwoofer is
turned o.

Setting up the wireless subwoofer
for the first time

1. Connect the power cord of the Wireless
subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and
wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can
see the red LED on the woofer and woofer is not
made sound. To solve the problem, follow the
below steps.

1. Press and hold I STOP button on the unit
and MUTE button on the remote control
simultaneously.

- Displays the “REMATE”.

2. Press PAIRING on back of the woofer.

- The blue LED will icker

3. Turn o and on the unit.

- If you see “blue” LED, it’ s successful.

4. If you don’t see “blue” LED, try again Step 1 ­Step 3.

Note

,

yIf you operate main unit then wireless

subwoofer (rear speakers) sound within a
few seconds in standby mode.

ySet the distance between this unit and

subwoofer Receiver within 10 m (32 ft.).

yOptimum performance can be

implemented only when the unit and
the Wireless subwoofer within distance
of 2 m (6 ft.) to 10 m (32 ft.) is used since
communication failure may occur if longer
distance is used.

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the Wireless Transmitter and subwoofer
to communicate with each other.

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Connecting 13

Optional Equipment
Connection

AUDIO (PORT. IN) In
Connection

PORT.IN Connection

MP3 player, etc...

Listening to music from your
portable player

The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable player or external devices.

1. Connect the portable player to the
AUDIO (PORT. IN) IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 POWER.

3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
INPUT.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device
and start playing it.

OPTICAL In connection

Connect an optical output of Unit (or Digital Device
etc) to the OPTICAL IN 1/ 2 connector.

OPTICAL IN Connection

2

Connecting

To the digital
optical output jack
of your component

Speaker ez (easy) setup

Listens to sound from TV or DVD or Digital Device
with 2.1 or 2ch mode.

1. Connect the unit’s OPTICAL IN 1/ 2 jack to jack
on optical out of your TV (or Digital Device etc.).

2. Select the OPTICAL 1/ 2 by using the OPTICAL.
To select the OPTICAL 1/ 2 directly

3. Listen to sound with 2.1 or 2ch speaker.

4. Press OPTICAL to exit from OPTICAL 1/ 2.
Function is retuned to previous one.

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Connecting14

USB Playback

Insert USB memory device to the USB port on the
front of the unit.

USB Connection

2

Connecting

Removing the USB Device from the unit.

1.

Choose a dierent function mode or press

STOP twice in a row.

I

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Compatible USB Devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or

yThe USB function of this unit does not support

some USB devices.

USB device requirement

yDevices which require additional program

installation connected to a computer, are not
supported.

yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.

yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than

a few minutes to be searched.

yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.

yIf you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

yUsing NTFS le system is not supported. (Only

FAT(16/32) le system is supported.)

yThis unit is not supported when the total

number of les is 1 000 or more.

yExternal HDD, Card readers, Locked devices,

or hard type USB devices are not supported.

yThe unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC.

The unit can not be used as a storage device.

USB1.1.

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Operating 15

Basic Operations

USB Operation

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select the USB function by pressing INPUT.

3. Select a le you want to play by pressing
or V.

C

To Do this

Stop Press

Playback Press

Pause

Skipping to the

next/ previous

le

Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

Selecting les

directly

Z

d/M

Press

d/M

During playback, press
or V to go to the next le
or to return to the beginning
of the current le.

Press C twice briey to
step back to the previous le.

Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly, the display
change in the following order,
RPT 1 p RPT D (DIRECTORY) p
RPT ALL p RANDOM p OFF.

Press 0 to 9 numerical
buttons on the remote
control to go to the desired
le directly.

C

Other Operations

DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)

Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using
DOLBY DRC.

AV Sync

When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and
images may not be matched. In the case, this
function can adjust the delay time.

1. Press AV SYNC.

2. Use C V to scroll up and down through
the delay amount, which you can set at
anything between 0 and 300m/sec.

3

Operating

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Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP one or more times to select delay time
between 10 and 180 minutes, after the unit will
turn o.

To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly
until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP
once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

Note

,

You can check the remaining time before the
Unit turns o.

Press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the
display window.

3

Operating

Dimmer

Press SLEEP once. The display window will be
darken by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP repeatedly
until dim o.

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTE to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit in order, for example, to
answer the telephone, appearing the in the
display window.

Displaying file and input
source

You can display various information on the USB and
OPTICAL IN 1/ 2 mode by pressing INFO..

USB : MP3/ WMA containing le information

OPTICAL IN 1/ 2 : Audio format, Audio channel

Adjust the woofer level
settings

You can adjust the sound level of woofer.

1. Press WOOFER LEVEL.

2. Press VOLUME -/+ to adjust the sound level of
the woofer.

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Sound adjustment

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by using SOUND EFFECT.

The displayed items for the equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.

On Display Description

NATURAL

BYPASS

BASS

CLRVOICE

VIRTUAL

GAME

NIGHT

UPSCALER

LOUDNESS

You can enjoy comfortable
and natural sound.

You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.

The BASS is Bass Blast. During
playback, reinforce the treble,
bass and surround sound
eect.

The CLRVOICE is Clear Voice.
This program make voice
sound clear, improving the
quality of voice sound. (We
encourage to use this EQ
when you watch the movie of

5.1 channel.)

The VIRTUAL is VSM Plus.
You can enjoy more virtual
surround sound.

The GAME is Game Equalizer.
You can enjoy more virtual
sound while playing video
games.

The NIGHT is Night Mode.
This may be useful when you
want to watch movies at low
volume late at night.

The UPSCALER is MP3 Up­Scaling. When listening to
MP3 les or other compressed
music, you can enhance the
sound. This mode is available
only to 2 channel sources.

Improves the bass and treble
sound.

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Note

,

yIn some of surround modes, some speakers,

there’s no sound or low sound. It depends
on the mode of surround and the source of
audio, it is not defective.

yYou may need to reset the surround mode,

after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound le changed.

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Operating

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Using Bluetooth
technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology
for short range connection.

The available range is within 10 meters.

(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

3

charges. A mobile phone with

Operating

Bluetooth® wireless technology can be operated
via the Cascade if the connection was made via
Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop,
PDA (This units be supported the Stereo Headset.)

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)

AVRCP (Audio/ Video Distribution Remote Control
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 turned on in to 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. Select the Bluetooth function by using the
INPUT.
Appears “BT” and then “BT READY” in display
window.

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 AUDIO”.

3. Enter the PIN code.
PIN code : 0000

4. When this unit successfully paired with your
Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED of this unit
lights up and appears “PAIRED”.

Note

,

yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,

some device have a dierent pairing way.

yThis function is recommended to use to

listening to music. While using Bluetooth
headset, sound and images may not
be matched depending on the wireless
environment or the connection conditions.

5. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Note

,

yIf you change the function of the unit, the

Bluetooth function is disconnected, operate
pairing again.
(Bluetooth y Function other than the
Bluetooth)

yAVRCP is not supported in this mode.

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Operating 19

Listening to sound through
the Bluetooth devices

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth
device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to 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. Select a function other than the Bluetooth
function by using the INPUT.

2. Place the Bluetooth device to be connected to
this unit within 3 feet of the unit.

3. Put the Bluetooth device in pairing mode.
Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

4. Press and hold BLUETOOTH.
Appears “INQUIRY”.
If searched Bluetooth is only one, pairing the
unit. Refer the step 7.

5. Appears depending on type of Bluetooth
devices in display window .

6. Select a Bluetooth device you want to connect
by using WS FOLDER and press Z (STOP).

7. Enter the PIN code by using numberical
buttons.
PIN code : 0000

8. Press Z (STOP) to conrm.
When this unit successfully paired with your
Bluetooth device, Bluetooth icon of this unit
lights up and appears “BT SRC”.
You can listen to music played on this unit using
your Bluetooth device.
Sound output from the speakers is stopped.

Note

,

You cannot use VOL (volume), SOUND EFFECT,
WOOFER LEVEL buttons on the remote control
or the unit in this mode.

Operating with Bluetooth device

You can operate a unit by connecting a Bluetooth
device using AVRCP. For details about operation,
refer to the Bluetooth device’s User Guide.

Note

,

These operations may not be vailable for
certain Bluetooth device. In addition, the
actual operations may dier depending on the
connected Bluetooth device.

Connecting and disconnecting with a
Bluetooth device

This function is operated after pairing.

Press BLUETOOTH to connect or disconnect with a
Bluetooth device.

Appears in as below display window.

Connection : BT CONN
Disconnection : DISCONN

Note

,

If you change the function of the unit, the
Bluetooth function is disconnected, press
BLUETOOTH pairing again.
(Bluetooth y Function other than the
Bluetooth)

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Checking the information of
connected Bluetooth device

This function is operated after pairing. You can
check the Bluetooth information.

Press and hold INFO. repeatedly.
Bluetooth information is changed as follows.

Local Bluetooth Device Address t Device Name

None t ...

t

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Operating

Note

,

yThis units does not be supported the Mono

Headset Prole (Hands Free Prole)

yThe sound may be interrupted when

the connection interfered by the other
electronic wave.

yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device

with this unit.

yPairing is limited one Bluetooth device per

one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

yAlthough the distance between your

Bluetooth and the set is less than 10m, there
are obstacles between both, your Bluetooth
device cannot be connected.

yDepending on the type of the device,

you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.

yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, headset, etc..

yWhen not connected the Bluetooth, “BT

READY” appears on the display window.

yThe Electrical malfunction due to devices

using same frequency such as Medical
equipment, Microwaves or wireless
LAN devices, the connection will be
disconnected.

yWhen someone stands and interrupts

communication between Bluetooth device
and the player, the connection will be
disconnected.

yIf the gotten away of the distance between

Bluetooth and the unit, the sound quality
is lower and lower the connection will
disconnect when the space between the
Bluetooth and the unit gets out of the
operating range of Bluetooth.

yThe device with Bluetooth wireless

technology is disconnected, if you turn o
the main unit or put the device away from
the main unit more than 10m.

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Operating 21

Controlling a TV with
the Supplied Remote
Control

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

Button Operation

(TV POWER) Turn the TV on or o.

1

AV/INPUT

VOL +/–

PR/CH

W/S

Note

,

Depending on the unit being connected, you
may not be able to control your TV using some
of the buttons.

Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.

Adjust the volume of the
TV.

Scan up or down through
memorized channels.

Setting up the remote to
control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote
control.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button,
and press the manufacturer code for your
TV with the numerical buttons (see the table
below).

Manufacturer Code Number

LG 1(Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

GoldStar 1, 2

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

2. Release the 1 (TV POWER) button to complete
setting.

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
function on the TV, even after entering the correct
manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries
of the remote, the code number you have set may
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate
code number again.

3

Operating

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Troubleshooting22

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CORRECTION

No Power

No sound

The remote

control does

not work
properly.

4

Troubleshooting

Plug in the power cord.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

Press FUNCTION and check the selected function.

The power cord of woofer is not connected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.

Pairing between the unit and woofer gets disconnected. Connect the unit and woofer.
(Refer to the page 12)

The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7m).

There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

Remove the obstacle.

The battery in the remote control is exhausted.

Replace the battery with new one.

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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

yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide

spray near the unit.

yWiping with strong pressure may damage the

surface.

yDo not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Cleaning the unit

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 23

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Appendix

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Appendix24

Trademarks and
Licenses

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo­ratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.

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Appendix

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system
which allows radio contact between electronic
devices within a max. range of 10 meters.

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.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are 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.

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Specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to main label.

Power consumption Refer to main label.

Dimensions (W x H x D) (39 x 3 x 20) inches without foot

Net Weight (Approx.) 5.1 lbs

Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Bus Power Supply (USB) DC 5 V 0 500 mA

Inputs

DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL IN) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 2

PORT. IN 0.5Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Amplier

Stereo mode 70 W + 70 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz)

Subwoofer 140 W (3 Ω at 60 Hz)

Appendix 25

Wireless subwoofer

Power requirements Refer to main label on the Subwoofer.

Power consumption Refer to main label on the Subwoofer.

Reception Output 5.8 GHz

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance Rated 3 Ω

Input Power 140 W

Max. Input Power 280 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) (8 x 15 x 12) inches

Net Weight 15.2 lbs

Designs and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Warranty 27

LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below,
eective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty
is good only to the original purchaser of the product and eective only when used in the United States,
excluding U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of

Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of
Purchase.

• Parts replaced are warranted for the
remaining portion of the original
warranty period

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR
ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specic legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls,
calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

• Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation
outside environmental specications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating
Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modication or alteration,
incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty
antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising
out of defect in material or workmanship.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

For nearest Authorized Service Center,
Where to buy, Product Assistance, or
Customer Assistance

LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.
1000 SYLVAN AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the

defective unit repaired or replaced.

Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return
the unit to LG for repair or replacement.

Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the Warranty
Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay inbound shipping
charges and LG pays return shipping charges.
Visit our web site at: http://us.lgservice.com

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)
and select appropriate options from the menu.

Or visit our web site at http://us.lgservice.com

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Warranty

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LG Customer Information Center

1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer
1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial

Register your product Online!

www.lg.com

Printed in China

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