LG SJ3C Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFL69740072

Wireless
Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SJ3C (SJ3C, SPJ4B-W)

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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.

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.

How to Safely remove the batteries or the
battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the

old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly
steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat to
human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the
battery pack must be put in an appropriate container
at designated collection points. Do not dispose
of batteries or battery pack together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs,
(may not be available in your area). The batteries or
the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Symbols

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0

1

!

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
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

13 Wireless subwoofer connection
14 Connecting to your TV
14 – Using an OPTICAL cable
14 – LG Sound Sync
16 Optional equipment connection
16 – OPTICAL IN connection
16 – PORT. IN connection
17 – USB connection
17 – Compatible USB devices
17 – USB device requirement
18 – Playable file

3 Operating

19 Basic operations
19 – USB operation
19 Other operations
19 – Turn off the sound temporarily
19 – Using your TV remote control
20 – Auto power down
20 – AUTO POWER On/Off
21 – Auto function change
22 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
22 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

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

Your BLUETOOTH Device
24 – Activate Bluetooth with

“Music Flow Bluetooth” App
26 Sound adjustment
26 – Setting the surround mode
26 – Adjust the woofer level settings
26 – Night mode

4 Troubleshooting

27 Troubleshooting

27 – General

28 – NOTES to use wireless
29 – NOTES to release Demo mode

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5 Appendix

30 Trademarks and licenses
31 Specifications
32 Maintenance
32 – Handling the unit

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Unique features

Auto power down

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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..)

LG Sound Sync

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

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

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F : Selects the function and the input source.

ASC

: Analyzes the property of input sound and

provides the sound optimized for the content in real

time.

BASS BLAST : Selects reinforce the treble, bass and
surround sound.

CINEMA : Selects cinematic surround sound.

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 19.)

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

AUTO POWER ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to
the page 20.)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock
function. (Refer to the page 23.)

(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.

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Front panel

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A 1/!

F (Function)

B

C p/o

Standby LED

D

Remote sensor

E

Rear panel

G

(Standby/On)

Selects the function and input source.

(Volume)

Adjusts volume level.

It lights up in red on standby mode.

A B C

F

D E

Function LED

F

Speakers

G

G

A

B

PORT.IN : Portable input

A

OPTICAL IN : Optical input

B

USB

C

C

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.

Bluetooth LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.

USB and Bluetooth LEDs turn
on.

OPTICAL and USB LEDs turn
on.

LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is
selected.

PORTABLE function is selected.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is
selected.

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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 and blinks slowly.

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.

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Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
device you want. (Refer to pages 14 - 18)

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 / Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.