LG SK5Y User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SK5Y (SK5Y, SPK5B-W)

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 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 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, re or the like.

CAUTION: 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 a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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 11 Installing the sound bar 11 Mounting the main unit on a wall 13 Positioning the speakers (Optional)

2 Connecting

14 Organizing cables (Optional) 14 Connecting the AC Adapter 15 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker

connection (Sold Separately) 15 – Wireless subwoofer connection 16 – Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately) 17 – Surround sound 19 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core 20 Connecting to your TV 20 – Using an OPTICAL cable 20 – LG Sound Sync 21 – Using an HDMI cable 22 – Additional information for HDMI 23 Optional equipment connection 23 – HDMI connection 24 – OPTICAL IN connection 25 – PORTABLE IN connection 25 – USB connection 25 – Compatible USB devices 26 – USB device requirement 26 – Playable file

3 Operating

28 Basic operations 28 – USB operation 28 Other operations 28 – Turn off the sound temporarily 28 – Using your TV remote control 29 – Auto power down 29 – AUTO POWER On/Off 30 – Auto function change 30 – Quick Start 31 Using BLUETOOTH® technology 31 – Listening to music stored on the

BLUETOOTH devices 33 Using BLUETOOTH App 33 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device 33 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App 35 Sound adjustment 35 – Setting sound effect 35 – Adjust the woofer level settings 35 – Adjust the rear speakers level settings

(Optional)

4 Troubleshooting

36 Troubleshooting

36 – General

37 – NOTES to use wireless 38 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

39 Trademarks and licenses 40 Specifications 42 Maintenance 42 – 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. (SPK8-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

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

(Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

F (Function) : Selects the function and the input

source.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

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

ASC : Analyzes the property of input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in real

time.

DTS V:X :

- Selects cinematic surround sound.

- Turns off using your tv remote control function

(Page 28)

BASS BLAST :

- Selects reinforced bass sound.

- Turns on using your tv remote control function

(Page 28)

REAR o/p :

- Adjusts sound level of rear speakers.

- Turns on or off Surround function. (Page 17)

(Skip/Search) :

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

Note

Adjustment of the Rear speakers volume levels and using Surround Sound are applied only when the rear speakers are connected.

Rear speaker kit sold separately.

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

WOOFER o/p : Adjusts sound level of subwoofer.

AUTO POWER ON/OFF :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page

29)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock. (Page 32)

Front panel

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Remote sensor

Standby LED (Red)

Function LED (White)

Rear panel

D o/p

F (Function) : Selects the function and input

1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

(Volume) : Adjusts volume level

source.

DC IN : Connect to the AC adapter

OPTICAL IN : Connect to an Optical device

PORTABLE IN : Connect to a Portable device

USB

D E F

: Connect to a USB device

HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to a TV

HDMI IN : Connect to HDMI out on a device

About LED condition

: LED is staying on. : LED is blinking. : LED is off.

LED Condition Description

OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.

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Getting Started

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.

USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs

turn on.

LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is selected.

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is selected.

PORTABLE function is selected.

ARC 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 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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Useful functions for using the unit.

Function Description To do Do this

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TV Remote On/ Off

(Page 28)

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 32)

Auto Power On/Off

(Page 29)

Surround On/ Off

(Page 17))

It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product.

Initial setting of this function was set to on.

It allows you to connect a Bluetooth deivce only on Bluetooth and LG TV functions.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth

Initial setting of this function was set to on.

It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

ON Press and hold BASS BLAST on the remote

OFF Press and hold DTS V:X on the remote

ON Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the

OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on

ON Press AUTO POWER ON on the remote

OFF Press AUTO POWER OFF on the remote

ON Pess REAR o on the remote control for

OFF Pess REAR p on the remote control for

control for about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

control for about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

remote control for about 2 seconds in

Bluetooth function.

The standby LED blinks once.

the remote control for about 2 seconds in

Bluetooth function.

The standby LED blinks once.

control.

The standby LED blinks once.

control.

The standby LED blinks once.

about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

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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. (Page 14 - 26)

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)

Wall bracket

Screws

Screws (A)

Wall plug

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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.

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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Positioning the speakers (Optional)

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

Note

The illustration above may differ from actual units.

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Organizing cables (Optional)

You can organize the cable with cable ties.

1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below.

2. Tighten cable ties.

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Note

yAfter all connections are completed, you can

arrange cables as needed.

yCable ties is not supported.

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 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.

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Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker connection (Sold Separately)

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)

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.

The connection is trying.

standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

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.

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- The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer blinks quickly. (If the green LED does not blink, press and hold the Pairing button.)

2. Turn on the main unit.

3. Pairing is completed.

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

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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 (3.3 ft) to prevent wireless interference.

1 m

!

(3.3 ft)

Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately)

Connecting the rear speakers

1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminal marked + (plus).

2. Connect the wireless receiver and the rear speakers (right, left) with the speaker cables.

Color Position

Grey Rear right

Blue Rear left

Note

You need to purchase the wireless rear speakers kit (SPK8-S) to enjoy surround sound.

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Caution

yUse the speaker supplied with this unit

only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction.

yBe sure to match the speaker cable to the

appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

LED indicator of wireless receiver

LED Color Status

Yellow - green

(Blink)

Yellow - green The wireless receiver is receiving

Red The wireless receiver is in standby

Off (No display)

The connection is trying.

the signal from the sound bar.

mode.

The power cord of wireless receiver is disconnected.

Setting up the wireless receiver for the first time

1. Connect the power cord to the wireless receiver to the outlet.

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

- Yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver turns on.

Manually pairing wireless receiver

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

1. Press PAIRING button on the rear of the wireless receiver.

- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver blinks quickly.

2. Turn on the main unit

3. Paring is completed.

- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver turns on.

Surround sound

You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the input sound source with rear speakers.

If you turn on the surround function, the whole speaker outputs sound. When you turn off the surround function, the speakers output sound as an original input sound channel.

To turn on surround function, press and hold

REAR o button for about 2 seconds.

To turn off surround function, press and hold REAR p button for about 2 seconds

Note

BASS BLAST or STANDARD sound effects may be applied differently depending on regional option.

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Surround function ON

Sound Effect Input

ASC

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STANDARD

BASS BLAST

BASS BLAST +

DTS V:X

Surround function OFF

Sound Effect Input

ASC

STANDARD

BASS BLAST

BASS BLAST +

DTS V:X

Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

How to Affix the Ferrite Core

Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each nation’s regulations.

Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker cables

You must afx a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference.

1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.

2. Wind the speaker cables around the ferrite core twice.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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Note

yIf there is a strong electromagnetic wave

product nearby, interference may occur. Put the main unit and wireless receiver away from

there.

yThe wireless receiver will automatically switch

to standby mode in a few minutes after the sound bar is turned off. When the wireless reciever is in standby mode, the LED will turn on in red.

yWhen you turn on the sound bar, the wireless

receiver will turn on and the LED will change to yellow - green and then the rear speakers makes sound within a few seconds.

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and Wireless Receiver to communicate with each other.

yUse the rear speaker at least 30 cm

(11.8 inch) away from either TV screen or PC monitor.

yWhen the wireless receiver is being

connected or disconneced with the main unit, output sound is maybe interrupted.

ySet the distance between the sound bar and

the wireless receiver as close as possible and keep them away from the device (ex. wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m (3.3 ft) to prevent wireless interference.

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> 1 m

!P

(3.3 ft)

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Connecting to your TV

Please connect this unit and the TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the capability of the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the

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unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.

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

yIf this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC

at the same time, the ARC signal is a high

priority.

Optical

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LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

Controllable function by LG TV's remote control : Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

yYou can also use the remote control of this

unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

- The unit is turned off.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Disconnecting the optical cable.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on

the models of your TV.

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LG Sound Sync with wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.

Optical

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2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control or on unit.

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

LG Sound Sync with wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control or on unit.

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

3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]

Note

If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

on the remote control or on unit, LG Sound

Sync (Wireless) will be disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

Using an HDMI cable

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable. Please refer to your TV user manual when you check HDMI CEC/ARC function of your TV.

HDMI

cable

Note

yARC function is automatically selected when

ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the function you are using.

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 (HDMI ARC)]

yDepending on your LG TV model, you may

need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on your LG TV.

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on

the manufacturers or models of your TV.

yWhen you return to ARC function from

another function, you need to select the input source to OPTICAL. Then this unit changes to ARC function automatically.

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ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.

To use this function :

- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.

- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may

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differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).

- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function using an HDMI cable.

- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV compatible with ARC.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control : Power on/off, volume up/down, mute, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

Note

yDepending on the state of the unit, some

SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose or not work.

yDepending on a TV or a player which is

connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose.

Additional information for HDMI

yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will

work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yChanging the resolution when the connection

has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is not

veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m (15 ft).

yYou cannot change the video resolution in the

HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.

yIf the video output signal is abnormal when

your personal computer is connected to HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your personal computer to 576p (or 480p), 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

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HDMI cable Checklist

Some HDMI cables do not support the ARC function, this can result in no sound output.

When connecting this unit to the TV, if there is no sound, there might be a problem with the HDMI cable. Therefore connect this unit to the TV and check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet.

STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

(X)

(O)

Connection through HDMI Cable

Your television must support the newest HDMI features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel)) to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.

1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control)

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI feature designed to allow the user to command and control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected through HDMI by using only one of their remote controls.

Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+

※

(Samsung), BRAVIA Sync/ Link (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), EZ-Sync/ VIERA Link (Panasonic), etc..

Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI connection on external device.

For enjoying sound only

You can enjoy the sound from the external device you connect.

To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Bluray disc player, DVD player, etc.

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

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For enjoying both sound and picture

You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect.

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HDMI

cable

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Connect HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to HDMI IN jack on the TV.

3. Select the input source to HDMI IN by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

Note

yAudio and Video signal can't pass through

when this unit is turned off.

yHDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack is for TV connection.

Even though multi channel is inputted to the unit through an HDMI cable, the unit can only output PCM 2 channel to TV.

HDMI

cable

OPTICAL IN connection

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

Optical cable

To the optical output

jack of external device

1. Connect the OPTICAL 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 F button on the remote control or 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.

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PORTABLE IN connection

Portable cable

MP3 player, etc...

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 PORTABLE 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.

USB connection

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

Note

If HDMI cable is connected on the unit, inserting a USB device may be limited depending on a USB device shape.

For more information of playing les on a USB, refer to the page 28.

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 2.0.

yThe USB function of this unit does not support

some USB devices.

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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 recognizes up to 2,000 les.

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yThe unit’s USB Port cannot 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/NTFS 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

Playable file

Sampling Frequency

MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz OGG : within 32 to 48 kHz FLAC : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)

WAV : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)

Bitrate resolution

MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps OGG : within 64 to 500 kbps

yMaximum les : Up to 2,000

yMaximum directories : Up to 200

yA protected le by DRM (Digital rights

management) cannot be played on the unit.

yVideo les in the USB storage device can not be

played.

yDepending on the performance of your USB

device, playback may not work well.

Note

yFolders and les on the USB are recognized

as below.

: Folder

: File

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yFile will be played from le $A to le $J

one by one.

yFiles will be played in order recorded and it

may be different depending on the record circumstances.

yYou can't see a folder or le through this unit.

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Basic operations

USB operation

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

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

To Do this

Press dM.

During playback, press dM.

During playback, press V on the remote control to go to the next le. Playing less than 2 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the previous le. Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the beginning of the le.

Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.

This unit memorizes a current song which is played before changing the function or turning off the unit.

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Playback

Pause

Skip to the next/

previous le

Search for a

section within a

le

Resume

playback

Note

yThe resume point may be cleared when you

pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit.

yIf the USB function is not working, check the

USB function is selected.

yWhen you pause the USB playback, USB LED

on the main unit blinks.

C/V

Other operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press (Mute) to mute your unit.

To cancel it, press control or change the volume level.

Using your TV remote control

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute.

Press and hold BASS BLAST on the remote control for about 2 seconds. The standby LED blinks once.

To turn off this function, press and hold DTS V:X on the remote control for about 2 seconds. The standby LED blinks once.

Note

ySupported TV brands

LG Panasonic Philips Samsung

Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

yMake sure that the sound output of your TV

is set to [External speaker].

yDepending on the remote control, this

function may not work well.

yThis function does not operate on LG TV's

magic remote control.

yThis function may not work well when some

TV control functions such as CEC, SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.

(Mute) again on the remote

Auto power down

This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption if the main unit is not connected to an external device and has not been used for 15 minutes.

This unit also turns off after six hours if the Main unit has been connected to another device using the analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)

AUTO POWER On/Off

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth.

When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device.

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected to your Bluetooth device.

This function turns on or off each time you press

AUTO POWER ON/OFF.

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Note

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if there is no signal for a certain period of time from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync (Optical/Wireless).

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if there is no signal for a certain period of time from the external device.

yIf you turned off the unit directly, it cannot

be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER function. However the unit can be turned on by AUTO POWER function when optical signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.

yDepending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

yIf you disconnect Bluetooth connection by

this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turn off the unit.

yIf you want to use AUTO POWER, SIMPLINK

must be turned off. It takes for about 30 seconds to switch on or off SIMPLINK.

yWhen you turn on this unit for the rst time,

status of Auto Power function is turned on.

yTo use this function, the main unit must be

registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth device.

yYou can set the AUTO POWER function only

when this unit is turned on.

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Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical, Bluetooth, LG TV and Portable and then changes suitable function automatically.

When optical signal comes in

When you turn on the external device connected to this unit by an optical cable, this unit changes the function to optical. You can hear the sound from your device.

When you try to connect BLUETOOTH device

When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to

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this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.

When LG TV signal comes in

When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.

When connect a Portable device

When you connect your portable device using the 3.5 mm stereo cable, this unit changes the function to Portable. You can hear the music from your device.

Note

yTo change to optical function, it needs 5

seconds of no signal.

yThis unit does not change the function to

optical if SIMPLINK of the connected TV, Bluray disc player, set-top box or etc. device set to on or connected CEC supported device is turned on. If you want to use the auto function change, trun off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV. It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off

SIMPLINK.

yIf the Bluetooth connection lock function

is set, Bluetooth connection will be only

available on BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function. (Page 32)

Quick Start

This unit can stay in standby mode with low power consumption, so that the unit can reduce boot time when you turn on this unit.

To turn on this function, press 1 on the unit for 3 seconds when the unit is turned on.

All of the function LEDs blink twice.

To turn off this function, press 1 on the unit for 3 seconds again when the unit is turned on.

The standby LED blinks twice and turn on the currnet

function's LED.

Note

yIf the Quick start function is set and an AC

power is accidently re-connected to the unit by power failure etc., the Quick start function will activate when the unit is turned on and off once.

yWhen the Quick start function is set, power

consumption will be higher than when the Quick start is off.

yThis function may not work depending on the

models.

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Using BLUETOOTH® technology

About BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.

The sound may be interrupted when the connection has interference from other electronic waves or when you connect Bluetooth in the other rooms.

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.

yAvailable Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,

etc..

yVersion : 4.0

yCodec : SBC, AAC

BLUETOOTH Profiles

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.This unit is compatible with following profile.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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 input source to BT (Bluetooth) by pressing F button repeatedly. BT (Bluetooth) LED

blinks.

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 SK5Y (XX)”

Note

yXX means the last two digits of

Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see

“LG SK5Y (08)” on your Bluetooth device.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,

some device have a different pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

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3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, BT (Bluetooth) LED will be turned on.

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

Note

yWhen using Bluetooth technology, you have

to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case

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below :

- There is an obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device.

- There is a device using same frequency

with Bluetooth technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

yIf Bluetooth connection does not work well,

try pairing it again.

yThe sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference by the other electronic waves.

yPairing is limited to one Bluetooth device per

unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

yDepending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

yYou can enjoy Bluetooth function using

smart phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..

yThe more distance between the unit and the

Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes.

yBluetooth connection will be disconnected

when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.

yWhen Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device to the unit

again.

Note

yWhen Bluetooth device is not connected, BT

(Bluetooth) LED blinks.

yWhen you connect Bluetooth device (iOS

device etc.) to this unit or operate the device, the volume level can be synchronized with each other.

yYou can control Bluetooth device using

C/V

buttons on the remote control.

yIf you change to another function after

connecting Bluetooth, Bluetooth connection will be disconnected. And you return to Bluetooth function, Bluetooth connection will be connected automatically.

(Skip) and dM (Play/Pause)

BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)

You can limit Bluetooth connections to only

BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connections.

Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds to turn on this function in BT (Bluetooth) function.

To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on the remote control for about 2 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.

Note

Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to On, this sound bar turns on by Auto Power function. Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it. (Page 29)

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Using BLUETOOTH App

Note

yOnly Android OS is available to use “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit.

yAdditional data charges may occur if installed

over 3G/4G, according to your device plan.

About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your BLUETOOTH Device

There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app onto your Bluetooth device.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through QR code

1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”

1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon.

2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

5. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit.

1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, and go to the main menu.

2. If you want to get more information to operate,

tap [Setting] and tap [Help] menu.

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2. Tap an icon for installation.

Note

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device

has a scanning software application. If you don’t have one, download one from “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

yDepending on area, QR code may not work.

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Note

y“Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available

in the software version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)

yIf you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for

operation, there would be some differences between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and the supplied remote control. Use the supplied remote control as necessary.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device, “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.

yAfter connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”

app, music may be output from your device. In this case, try connecting procedure again.

yIf you operate the other applications or

change the settings on your Bluetooth device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may operate abnormally.

yWhen “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operates

abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and then try to connect again.

yDepending on the smart phone's operating

system, you have some differences for “Music Flow Bluetooth” operation.

yEven though Bluetooth connection will

be disconnected, you can use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app when you change the function.

yAdditional features offered by "Music Flow

Bluetooth" app may not work depending on the distance between this unit and Bluetooth device and wireless conditions.

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Sound adjustment

Setting sound effect

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using each sound effect button.

Sound effect Description

ASC

(Adaptive Sound

Control)

BASS BLAST

DTS V:X

Note

yIn some of sound effect mode, 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 sound effect

mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound le changed.

Analyzes the property of input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in

real time.

Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.

You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

Adjust the woofer level settings

You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your preference.

Press WOOFER o/p button to adjust woofer level.

Note

When the subwoofer level reaches maximum or minimum, standby LED (Red) on the main unit turns on for 2 seconds.

Adjust the rear speakers level settings (Optional)

You can adjust the sound level of rear speakers as your preference.

Press REAR o/p button to adjust rear speakers

level.

Note

yWhen the rear speaers level reaches

maximum or minimum , standby LED (Red) on the main unit turns on for 2 seconds.

yAdjusting rear speakers level is applyed only

when the rear speakers are connected.

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Troubleshooting

General

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

yTurn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

The unit does not work

properly.

No Power

DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn them on again.

yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

yPrevious setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

yThe power cord is unplugged.

Plug in the power cord.

yCheck whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

Troubleshooting

does not work properly.

LG Sound Sync does

No sound

No woofer sound

The remote control

The AUTO POWER

function does not

work.

not work.

yIncorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

yThe mute function is activated.

Press

(Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

yWhen you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth

device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.

yThe power cord of the subwoofer is not connected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

yPairing between the unit and the subwoofer gets disconnected.

Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Page 15)

yThe remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 7 m.

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

Remove the obstacle.

yThe batteries in the remote control is exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new one.

yCheck connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or

Bluetooth device.

yCheck the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK.

yDepending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

yCheck whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

yCheck connection of LG Sound Sync (Optical or wireless).

yCheck sound setting of your TV and this unit.

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

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The unit does

not connect with

Bluetooth device

When you feel the

output sound of the

unit is low.

yTurn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 32)

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.

yWith the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on

TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

yWith the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT

setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].

yChange Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state.

yMake sure Night Mode is not On. Turn [OFF] Night Mode.

NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

This device may have wireless interference.

Bluetooth device may

malfunction or make

noise in the following

cases.

yWireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.

yPlease install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer.

yDo not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

yWhen any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or

sound bar.

yWhen there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.

yWhen there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave) using

same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible each other.

yWhen to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance

between the products as close as possible each other.

yWhen the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is

disconnected and also malfunction may occur.

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NOTES to release Demo mode

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

Can not change input source with F button such as BT (Bluetooth), HDMI etc. and All the function LEDs

are turned on.

Remote Control does not work. (No response)

Troubleshooting

yUnplug the power cord and plug it in again. If that

doesn’t work, press and hold F button (About 15 seconds) on the main unit until the function LED indicates current selected function.

Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, and Digital Surround are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Appendix 39

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 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.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Appendix

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together and DTS Virtual:X are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Specifications

General

Power consumption Refer to the main label.

AC adapter

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA

Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency

Available Digital Input Audio format

Input/Output

OPTICAL IN (Digital audio in) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

PORTABLE IN (Portable in) 0.32 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

Appendix

HDMI OUT 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

Amplier (RMS Output)

Total 360 W RMS

Front 80 W RMS x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10%)

Subwoofer 200 W RMS (3 Ω at 80 Hz, THD 10%)

yModel :

DA-38A25 yManufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. yInput : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz 1.2 A

yOutput : 25 V 0 1.52 A

Approx. 891.0 mm X 57.5 mm X 87.8 mm With foot (35 inch x 2.2 inch x 3.4 inch)

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88,2 kHz, 96 kHz

Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM

Wireless subwoofer

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless subwoofer.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless subwoofer.

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3

Rated Input Power 200 W RMS

Max. Input Power 400 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 171.0 mm x 393.0 mm x 248.5 mm (6.7 inch x 15.4 inch x 9.7 inch)

SPK8-S (SPK8-S, S78S1-S), Sold Separately

Wireless receiver

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.

Rear 70 W RMS x 2 (3 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10%)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Rear speakers (Each)

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3

Rated Input Power 70 W RMS

Max. Input Power 140 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 60.0 mm X 220.0 mm X 175.0 mm (2.4 inch x 8.7 inch x 6.9 inch)

Approx. 100.0 mm X 140.0 mm X 100.0 mm (3.9 inch x 5.5 inch x 3.9 inch)

Appendix 41

Appendix

yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

Appendix42

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,

Appendix

as these might damage the surface of the unit.

LG SK5Y User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Getting Started

Unique features

Introduction

Symbols used in this manual

Remote control

Front panel

Rear panel

Installing the sound bar

Mounting the main unit on a wall

Positioning the speakers (Optional)

Organizing cables (Optional)

Connecting

Connecting the AC Adapter

Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker connection (Sold Separately)

Wireless subwoofer connection

Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately)

Surround sound

How to Affix the Ferrite Core

Connecting to your TV

Using an OPTICAL cable

LG Sound Sync

Using an HDMI cable

Additional information for HDMI

Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

OPTICAL IN connection

PORTABLE IN connection

USB connection

Compatible USB devices

USB device requirement

Playable file

Basic operations

USB operation

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Other operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Using your TV remote control

Auto power down

AUTO POWER On/Off

Auto function change

Quick Start

Using BLUETOOTH® technology

Listening to music stored on the BLUETOOTH devices

Using BLUETOOTH App

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your BLUETOOTH Device

Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

Sound adjustment

Setting sound effect

Adjust the woofer level settings

Adjust the rear speakers level settings (Optional)

Troubleshooting

General

Troubleshooting

NOTES to use wireless

NOTES to release Demo mode

Trademarks and licenses

Appendix

Specifications

Maintenance

Handling the unit