LG SL4 User guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SL4 (SL4, SPH4B-W)

1901_Rev01

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 should 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 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.

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.

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 Introduction 7 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control 12 Installing the sound bar 13 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

15 Organizing cables (Optional) 15 Connecting the AC Adapter 16 Wireless subwoofer connection 18 Connecting to your TV 18 – Using an OPTICAL cable 18 – LG Sound Sync 20 Optional equipment connection 20 – OPTICAL IN connection

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3 Operating

21 Operations 21 – Using your TV remote control 22 – AUTO POWER On/Off 23 – Auto function change 24 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 24 – About Bluetooth 24 – Bluetooth profiles 24 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 26 – Controls connected Bluetooth device 26 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 26 Using BLUETOOTH App 26 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device

27 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App

4 Troubleshooting

28 Troubleshooting 28 – General 29 – NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix

30 Trademarks and licenses 31 Specifications 33 Handling the Speaker

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Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

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Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Front panel

Display Window

- Display window will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15 seconds.

When you press any button, the display window will brighten.

Remote sensor

(Standby)

- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F (Function)

- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.

Input source / Function Display

Optical

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

OPT

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(Volume)

o/p

- Adjusts volume level.

This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption when the main unit is not connected to an external

device and is not used for 15 minutes.

Rear panel

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DC IN

- Connect to the AC adapter.

OPTICAL IN

- Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV.

USB (Service only)

- S/W download connector.

Remote control

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Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

(Standby)

- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) o/

- Adjusts speaker volume.

(Skip)

C/V

- Press C or V to go to next or previous le.

(Play/Pause)

- Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

yBT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth

and LG TV functions. (Page 26) To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold N for about 3 seconds and press it again in BT (Bluetooth) function.

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SOUND EFFECT

- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.

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On Display Description

ASC (Adaptive Sound Control)

BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.

STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.

CINEMA You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

yTV remote: It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other

company’s product. (Page 21) To turn on or off the TV Remote function, press and hold SOUND EFFECT for about 3 seconds and

press it again.

Supported TV brands

LG Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

(Sound tuning)

- Adjusts sound level of each speaker. Select the speaker you want to adjust by using

Speaker Display Range

Sub Woofer WF -15 ~ 6

Treble TRE -5 ~ 5

Bass BAS -5 ~ 5

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

and adjust the sound level by using VOL o/p.

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F (Function)

- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.

(Mute)

[

- Press [ to mute your unit. To cancel it, press [ again.

(Information)

- You can display various information of the input source by pressing J.

- OPT (Optical): Audio format

- BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name

yAuto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals: Optical, LG

TV or Bluetooth (Page 22) To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.

- This button is not available.

(Night time)

- It is useful when you want to watch movies at low volume late at night. It makes to reduce the sound intensity and improve neness and softness.

Press 8 to activate Night time mode. To cancel it, press 8 again.

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