LG SJ4 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SJ4 (SJ4, SPJ4B-W)

*MFL69865711*

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: 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

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 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

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. 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.

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.

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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.

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product.

Table of Contents

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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 Connecting the AC Adapter 13 Wireless subwoofer connection 15 Connecting to your TV 15 – Using an OPTICAL cable 15 – LG Sound Sync 17 – Using an HDMI cable 18 – Additional information for HDMI 19 Optional equipment connection 19 – HDMI connection 20 – OPTICAL IN connection 20 – PORTABLE IN connection 21 – USB connection 21 – Compatible USB devices 21 – USB device requirement 22 – Playable file

3 Operating

23 Basic operations 23 – USB operation 23 Other operations 23 – Turn off the sound temporarily 23 – Using your TV remote control 24 – Auto power down 24 – AUTO POWER On/Off 25 – Auto function change 26 Using BLUETOOTH® technology 26 – Listening to music stored on the

BLUETOOTH devices 28 Using BLUETOOTH App 28 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device 28 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

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

4 Troubleshooting

31 Troubleshooting

31 – General

32 – NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix

33 Trademarks and licenses 34 Specifications 36 Maintenance 36 – 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.

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.

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 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 reinforced bass 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.

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 the Bluetooth connection lock. (Refer to the page 27.)

(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 the battery with and matched correctly.

Front panel

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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 and input

(Volume) : Adjusts volume level

source.

(Standby/On)

1/!

DC IN : AC adapter input

OPTICAL IN : Optical input

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

USB

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

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. HDMI IN function is selected.

LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn on.

LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is selected.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is selected.

PORTABLE function is selected.

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USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs

turn on.

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.

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 - 22.)

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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Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution

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

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

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

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.

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