LG SK6F User guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar

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

MODEL SK6F (SK6F, SPK5-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.

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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: 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.

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 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.

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

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

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.

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 examinew 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.

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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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.

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.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Main Features 6 Introduction 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Installing the sound bar 11 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

13 Organizing cables 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 17 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 17 – What is SIMPLINK? 18 – Additional information for HDMI 19 Optional equipment connection 19 – HDMI connection 19 – OPTICAL IN connection 20 – PORTABLE IN connection 21 – Antenna Connection 21 Network connection 22 – Wired connection 22 – Wireless connection 23 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” 23 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App 23 Works with the Google Assistant

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3 Operating

24 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 24 – About Bluetooth 24 – Bluetooth profiles 24 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 26 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 27 Radio Operations 27 – Listening to the radio 27 – Improving poor FM reception 27 – Presetting the Radio Stations 27 – Deleting a saved station 27 – Deleting all the saved stations 28 – See information about a radio station 29 Other operations 29 – Using your TV remote control 29 – AV Sync 29 – Turn off the sound temporarily 30 – Auto display Dimmer 30 – Displaying input source information 30 – Auto power down 31 – AUTO POWER On/Off 32 – Auto function change 33 Sound adjustment 33 – Setting sound effect 33 – Adjust volume level automatically 33 – Adjust Sound level 34 Standby mode 34 – Standby mode 34 – Network standby mode 34 – Bluetooth standby mode 34 Reset the Speaker

4 Troubleshooting

35 Troubleshooting 35 – General 36 – Network 37 – Application 37 – NOTES to use wireless 38 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

39 File requirement 39 Trademarks and licenses 40 Specifications 42 Handling the Speaker 42 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

43 TERMS OF USE

Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s version.

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Main Features

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote

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control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” application

Listens to music stored on your smart device.

You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/ iPhone or Android device via “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. This speaker and your smart device must be connected to the same network. Visit Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” to search for “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. For detailed information, refer to page

23.

yDepending on the application’s version and the

software of smart device, “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app may not be operated normally.

ySome smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

Bluetooth®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Introduction

Symbol 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 4 and 5 matched correctly.

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

(Standby): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

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

F (Function): Selects the function and the input

source.

Input source / Function Display

Wi-Fi WI-FI

Optical

ARC

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

HDMI IN HDMI

Portable PORT.

Radio FM

(Mute): Mutes the sound.

[

(Skip): Skips Fast backward or Forward.

C/V

TUNING -/+: Selects the radio stations.

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

MEMORY: Stores programme of Radio.

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SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

: Adjusts sound level of each speaker. (Page

33)

AV SYNC:

- Synchronizes the audio and video.

- Controls TV remote. (Page 29)

INFO/RDS:

- Displays the input source information.

- Displays the connected Bluetooth device name on Bluetooth function.

- RDS (Radio Data System).

- Selects stereo/mono. (Page 27)

AUTO VOL :

- Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.

AUTO POWER:

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page 31)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock. (Page 26)

PRESET: Selects programme of Radio.

DELETE: Deletes the saved stations.

PT Y: Searches radio stations by radio type.

OPT/HDMI ARC

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Front panel

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Remote sensor

LED indicator

Shows connection status.

yWhite (Blinking): Waiting for network connection

on Wi-Fi function.

yWhite (Staying on): Network connection is

completed on Wi-Fi function or the other functions are selected.

yWhite (Dimmed): Standby mode with network

connection.

yRed (Staying on): Standby mode without network

connection.

Display window

(Standby)

D 1

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source. (WI-FI, OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV, HDMI, PORT., FM)

p/o (Volume)

(Wi-Fi)

Selects Wi-Fi function.

Rear panel

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DC IN (AC adapter input)

OPTICAL IN connector

Connect to an optical device.

PORTABLE IN connector

Connect portable device.

USB (Service only)

S/W download connector

FM ANTENNA

Connect to radio antenna.

LAN port

Connect to a router.

HDMI IN

Connect to device with HDMI OUT.

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV.

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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 29)

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 26)

Auto Power On/Off

(Page 31)

BT Standby

On/Off

(Page 34)

Network Standby On/ Off

(Page 34)

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 device 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, Bluetooth or “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.

Initial setting of this function was set to on.

It allows the unit to switch to standby mode while

maintaining Bluetooth

connection.

It allows the unit to switch to standby mode while maintaining a network connection.

ON Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

OFF Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

ON Press and hold AUTO POWER on the

OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER on the

ON Press AUTO POWER on the remote control

OFF Press AUTO POWER on the remote control

ON Set the volume to a minimum in advance.

OFF Set the volume to a minimum in advance.

ON Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote

OFF Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote

control for about 3 seconds and then press the button again.

remote control for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function and then press the button again.

and then press the button again.

Press and hold p on the unit and INFO/RDS on the remote control for about 3 seconds and then press the button again.

control.

control for about 3 seconds.

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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. (Pages 15 - 22)

You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.

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.

Note

For the convenient button usage, it is recommended to take some distance between the soundbar and your TV when you install the sound bar.

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

Wall bracket

Screws

(Not supplied)

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.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

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

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.

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.

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Organizing cables

You can organize the cable with cable ties.

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

2. Tighten cable ties.

Note

After all connections are completed, you can

arrange cables as needed.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the sound bar 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.

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 of the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

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

The connection is trying.

standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

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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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Pairing

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 sound bar.

3. Pairing is completed.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless

subwoofer turns on.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

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

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

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

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

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

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

1 m

!

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Connecting to your TV

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of

the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

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

OPTICAL cable.

Optical cable

2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC

by pressing F button on the remote or unit repeatedly.

You can see “OPT” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

TV.

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.

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. According to TV Specications, the volume and mute of this unit synchronize with 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.

yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is

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

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LG Sound Sync with wired connection

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

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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 1 on the unit.

4. Select OPT/HDMI ARC function by using F on the remote control or F on the unit until the function

is selected.

You can see “LGOPT” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

TV.

Note

Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the models of your TV.

Optical cable

LG Sound Sync with wireless connection

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

2. Select LG TV function by using F on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is

selected.

3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

yIf you turned off the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

disconnected.

yIf your TV and this unit are connected through

LG Sound Sync (Wireless), this unit will be Network standby mode regardless of the status of network connection when this unit is turned off. Check dimmed white LED on the unit.

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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.

1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an

HDMI cable.

HDMI cable

2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC

by pressing F button on the remote or unit repeatedly.

You can see “ARC” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

TV.

Note

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)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on

the manufacturers or models of your TV.

yDepending on your LG TV model, you may

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

yWhen you return to ARC function from

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

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 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, 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.

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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

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correctly for this unit.

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

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.

HDMI cable Checklist

Some HDMI cables have poor signal transmission, which can cause problems with sound and video transmission.

Even after HDMI cable connections, if no sound, sound interrupted, noise occurring from the sound bar and/or no video, no smooth video on your TV, the HDMI cable may be the problem.

Use the cable marked with the premium HDMI certication logo. Also make sure that the your using cable is a certied Type A, Ethernet high-speed

HDMI™ cable.

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 (Sony), EasyLink (Philips),

etc.

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Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

You can enjoy the sound from the external device which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit.

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 Blu-

ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Set the input source to HDMI. Press repeatedly F on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

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 OPT/HDMI ARC

by pressing F button on the remote or unit repeatedly.

You can see “OPT” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

device.

Note

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

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