LG SPJ5B-W, SJ5Y-S User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SJ5Y-S (SJ5Y-S, SPJ5B-W)

*MFL69759847*

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.

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 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: 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.

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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.

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 Installing the sound bar 9 Mounting the main unit on a wall 11 Positioning the speakers (Optional)

2 Connecting

12 Connecting the AC Adapter 12 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold

Separately) connection 12 – Wireless subwoofer connection 14 – Rear speakers connection

(Sold Separately) 15 – Surround sound 16 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core 17 Connecting to your TV 17 – Using an OPTICAL cable 18 – LG Sound Sync 19 – Using an HDMI cable 21 – Additional information for HDMI 22 Optional equipment connection 22 – HDMI connection 23 – Optical In connection 23 – Portable In connection 24 – USB connection 24 – Compatible USB devices 24 – USB device requirement 25 – Playable file

3 Operating

26 Basic operations 26 – USB operation 27 Other operations 27 – AV Sync 27 – Turn off the sound temporarily 27 – Auto display dimmer 27 – Using your TV remote control 28 – Auto power down 28 – AUTO POWER On/Off 29 – Auto function change 30 Using BLUETOOTH® technology 30 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices 31 – BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT Lock) 32 Using BLUETOOTH App 32 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device 32 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App 34 Sound adjustment 34 – Setting sound effect 34 – Adjust volume level automatically 34 – Adjust the Subwoofer/Treble/Bass/Rear

speakers level 34 – Night mode

4 Troubleshooting

35 Troubleshooting

35 – General

36 – NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix

37 Trademarks and licenses 38 Specifications 40 Maintenance 40 – 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.

Surround sound

You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. (SPJ4-S)

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

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

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(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F : Selects the function and the input source.

Input source / Function Display

ARC

Optical LG Sound Sync (Optical)

USB USB

Bluetooth BT

HDMI IN HDMI

Portable PORT.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

(Night mode) : Turns on or off Night mode.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

: Adjusts sound level of subwoofer, treble, bass

and rear speakers (Refer to the page 34.)

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C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

FOLDER o/p : Searches a folder on USB device.

REPEAT : Listens to your les repeatedly or randomly.

AUTO VOL :

- Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.

- Turns on or off Surround function .(Refer to the page 15.)

AV SYNC :

- Synchronizes the audio and video.

- Controls this unit using TV remote. (Refer to the page 27.)

AUTO POWER :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 28.)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock. (Refer to the page 31.)

(Skip/Search) :

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

OPT/HDMI ARC

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Front panel

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Remote sensor

Display window

Rear panel

A o/p

F (Function) : Selects the function and input

1 (Standby)

: (Volume) : Adjusts volume level

source.

The buttons are located on the rear.

DC IN : AC adapter input

OPTICAL IN : Optical input

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

USB

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

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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.

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Refer to pages 17 - 25.)

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.

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

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(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

Wall brackets

Screws

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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.

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

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.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

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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.

Positioning the speakers (Optional)

For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the speaker to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter.

1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter

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input.

3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Caution

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

Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold Separately) connection

Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green (Blink)

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is in

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.

Attempting to make connection.

standby mode or the connection is failed.

subwoofer is disconnected.

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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.

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 1m (3.28 ft) to prevent wireless interference.

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