LG SJ2, SPJ2B-W User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL SJ2 (SJ2, SPJ2B-W)

*MFL00000000*

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Getting Started2

Safety Information

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and power supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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.

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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.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 5

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 Introduction 6 – Symbols used in this manual 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 About LED condition 10 Installing the sound bar

2 Connecting

11 Wireless subwoofer connection 12 Connecting to your TV 12 – Using an OPTICAL cable 13 Optional equipment connection 13 – OPT. IN connection 13 – PORT. IN connection 14 – USB connection 14 – Compatible USB devices 14 – USB device requirement 15 – Playable file

3 Operating

16 Basic operations 16 – USB operation 16 Other operations 16 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 16 – Turn off the sound temporarily 16 – Using your TV remote control 17 – Auto power down 17 – AUTO POWER On/Off 18 – Auto function change 19 Using BLUETOOTH® technology 19 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices 21 Sound adjustment 21 – Setting the surround mode 21 – Adjust the woofer level settings

4 Troubleshooting

22 Troubleshooting

22 – General

23 – NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix

24 Trademarks and licenses 25 Specifications 26 Maintenance 26 – Handling the unit

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Unique features

Auto power down

Getting Started

This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption.

Portable In

Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..)

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

USB playback

Listens to music stored on your USB device.

Introduction

Symbols used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

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Remote control

Replacement of battery

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(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF

F : Selects the function. OPTICAL : Selects the optical function.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound. STANDARD : Selects standardized sound. BASS BLAST: Reinforces the treble, bass and

surround sound effect.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

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DRC ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off DRC function.

(Page 16)

- Controls this unit using TV remote.

(Page 16)

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

AUTO POWER ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page 17)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 20)

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Starts playback.

- Pauses playback.

(Skip) :

(Play/Pause) :

Getting Started

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

Front panel

Getting Started

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Remote sensor

Standby LED (Red)

Function LED (White)

Rear panel

The buttons are located on the rear.

A o/p

F (Function) : Selects the function.

1 (Standby)

(Volume) : Adjusts volume level

(USB) : Connect to a USB device.

PORT.IN (Portable) : Connect to a Portable

device.

OPT. IN (Optical) : Connect to an Optical device.

About LED condition

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LED Condition Description

OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.

USB LED turns on. USB function is selected.

USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback.

Bluetooth LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.

PORTABLE LED turns on. PORTABLE function is selected.

Note

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.

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

yWhen you press volume (o/p) button continually, standby LED (Red) blinks quickly.

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

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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.

Getting Started

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Page 12 - 15)

Caution

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 / Subwoofer when installing or moving them.

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Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green (Blink)

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer

Off (No display) The power cord of wireless

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time

1. Connect the power cord to the subwoofer and plug the power cord into a power outlet.

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

- Green LED on the rear of wireless subwoofer turns on.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the steps below.

Attempting to make connection.

is in standby mode or the connection is failed.

subwoofer is disconnected.

1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless subwoofer.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer blinks quickly.

2. Turn on the main unit.

3. Pairing is completed.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer turns on.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible and avoid the cases below.

- There is an obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

- There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

- Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer away from the device (ex. wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent wireless interference.

Connecting

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Connecting to your TV

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.

Connecting

2. Select the input source to Optical by pressing OPTICAL button on the remote control or F button on the unit repeatedly.

Note

yBefore connecting the optical cable, be sure

to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

Optical

cable

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Optional equipment connection

OPT. IN connection

Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack.

Optical

To the digital

optical output jack of

external device

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack of your external device.

2. Select the input source to Optical by pressing OPTICAL button on the remote control or F button on the unit repeatedly.

3. Listen to sound.

Note

Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

cable

PORT. IN connection

Portable

cable

Listening to music from your portable player

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

1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN connector of the unit by using 3.5 mm stereo cable.

2. Select the input source to PORTABLE by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

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

Connecting

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USB connection

Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.

Connecting

For more information of playing les on a USB, refer to the page 16.

Removing the USB Device from the unit.

Choose a different function/mode

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Compatible USB devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 1.1.

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.

yThis unit is not supported when the total number

of les is 1,000 or more.

yThe unit’s USB Port can not be connected to PC.

The unit can not be used as a storage device.

yThe exFAT le system is not supported on this

unit. (FAT16/FAT32 systems are available.)

yDepending on some devices, it may not available to

recognize the followings on this unit.

- External HDD

- Card readers

- Locked devices

- Hard type USB devices

- USB hub

- Using USB extension cable

- iPhone/iPod/iPad

- Android device

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