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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)

Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

www.lg.com

1 Getting Started

Getting Started2

Getting Started

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 built-

in 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).

0Refers to direct current (DC).

Refers to class II equipment.

1Refers 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 5

1

2

3

4

5

Table of Contents

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

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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Getting Started

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Remote control

Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote

control, and insert the battery with and

matched correctly.

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

1 (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 (Skip/Search) :

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a le.

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

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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)

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.

, Note

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)

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A

Remote sensor

B

Standby LED (Red)

C

Function LED (White)

D o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level

F (Function) : Selects the function and input

source.

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

Front panel

A DC IN : Connect to the AC adapter

B OPTICAL IN : Connect to an Optical device

C PORTABLE IN : Connect to a Portable device

D USB : Connect to a USB device

E HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to a TV

F HDMI IN : Connect to HDMI out on a device

Rear panel

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Getting Started

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About LED condition

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

LED Condition Description

OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.

OPTICAL LED blinks twice and

turns on.

LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is

selected.

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. LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is

selected.

HDMI IN LED turns on. HDMI IN function is selected.

LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn

on. PORTABLE function is selected.

USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs

turn on. ARC function is selected

yWhen you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks.

yWhen you press (Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly.

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.

, Note

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Useful functions for using the unit.

Function Description To do Do this

TV Remote On/

Off

(Page 28)

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.

ON Press and hold BASS BLAST on the remote

control for about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

OFF Press and hold DTS V:X on the remote

control for about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 32)

It allows you to connect a

Bluetooth deivce only on

Bluetooth and LG TV functions.

Initial setting of this function

was set to off.

ON Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the

remote control for about 2 seconds in

Bluetooth function.

The standby LED blinks once.

OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on

the remote control for about 2 seconds in

Bluetooth function.

The standby LED blinks once.

Auto Power

On/Off

(Page 29)

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.

ON Press AUTO POWER ON on the remote

control.

The standby LED blinks once.

OFF Press AUTO POWER OFF on the remote

control.

The standby LED blinks once.

Surround On/

Off

(Page 17))

It allows you to enjoy surround

sound with rear speakers.

Initial setting of this function

was set to off.

ON Pess REAR o on the remote control for

about 2 seconds.

The standby LED blinks once.

OFF Pess REAR p on the remote control for

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)

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.

> Caution

Mounting the main unit

on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Because it is difcult to make a connection after

installing this unit, you should connect the cables

before installation.

> Caution

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Screws

Screws (A)

Wall plug

Wall bracket

(Not supplied)

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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.

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.

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for

mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti

(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

, Note

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.

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

, Note

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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.

> Caution Positioning the speakers

(Optional)

For the best surround sound, place the speaers as

shown below.

The illustration above may differ from actual

units.

, Note

2 Connecting

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2

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.

yAfter all connections are completed, you can

arrange cables as needed.

yCable ties is not supported.

, Note

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.

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.

> Caution

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Connecting

2

Wireless subwoofer and

rear speaker connection

(Sold Separately)

Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green

(Blink) The connection is trying.

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is in

standby mode or the connection

is failed.

Off

(No display)

The power cord of wireless

subwoofer is disconnected.

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.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can

check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the

wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve

the problem, follow the steps below.

1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless

subwoofer.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless

subwoofer blinks quickly. (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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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)

, Note 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

You need to purchase the wireless rear speakers

kit (SPK8-S) to enjoy surround sound.

, Note

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2

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.

> Caution

LED indicator of wireless receiver

LED Color Status

Yellow - green

(Blink) The connection is trying.

Yellow - green The wireless receiver is receiving

the signal from the sound bar.

Red The wireless receiver is in standby

mode.

Off

(No display)

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

BASS BLAST or STANDARD sound effects may

be applied differently depending on regional

option.

, Note

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Surround function ON

Sound Effect Input Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

ASC

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

STANDARD

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

BASS BLAST

or

BASS BLAST +

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

DTS V:X

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

Surround function OFF

Sound Effect Input Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

ASC

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

STANDARD

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

BASS BLAST

or

BASS BLAST +

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

DTS V:X

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

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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.

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.

!P

> 1 m

(3.3 ft)

, Note

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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

unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an

OPTICAL cable.

Optical

cable

2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F

button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.

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.

, Note

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.

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.

, Note

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2

LG Sound Sync with wired connection

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

optical cable.

Optical

cable

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)]

If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

1 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.

, Note

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

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.

, Note

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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

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.

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.

, Note

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.

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)

(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 Blu-

ray 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.

HDMI

cable

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.

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.

, Note

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.

Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to

remove the protection plug cover if your cable

has the cover.

, Note

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PORTABLE IN connection

MP3 player, etc...

Portable

cable

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.

If HDMI cable is connected on the unit, inserting

a USB device may be limited depending on a

USB device shape.

, Note

For more information of playing les on a USB, refer

to the page 28.

Removing the USB Device from the unit.

1.

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.

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.

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yFolders and les on the USB are recognized

as below.

A

: File

: Folder

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

a

c

b

d

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

Playback Press dM.

Pause During playback, press dM.

Skip to the next/

previous le

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.

Search for a

section within a

le

Press and hold C/V

during playback and release it

at the point you want to listen

to.

Resume

playback

This unit memorizes a current

song which is played before

changing the function or

turning off the unit.

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.

, Note

Other operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press (Mute) to mute your unit.

To cancel it, press (Mute) again on the remote

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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, Blu-

ray 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)

, Note

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.

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)”

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.

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

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 (Skip) and dM (Play/Pause)

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.

, Note

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.

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)

, Note

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3

Using BLUETOOTH App

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.

, Note

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.

2. Tap an icon for installation.

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.

, Note

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.

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)”.

, Note

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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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)

Analyzes the property of input

sound and provides the sound

optimized for the content in

real time.

BASS BLAST Reinforces the bass and

powerful sound.

DTS V:X You can enjoy more immersive

and cinematic surround sound.

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.

, Note

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.

When the subwoofer level reaches maximum or

minimum, standby LED (Red) on the main unit

turns on for 2 seconds.

, Note

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.

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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4

Troubleshooting

General

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

The unit does not work

properly.

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

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.

No Power

yThe power cord is unplugged.

Plug in the power cord.

yCheck whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

No sound

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.

No woofer sound

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)

The remote control

does not work properly.

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.

The AUTO POWER

function does not

work.

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.

LG Sound Sync does

not work.

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.

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4

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

The unit does

not connect with

Bluetooth device

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

When you feel the

output sound of the

unit is low.

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.

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.

Bluetooth device may

malfunction or make

noise in the following

cases.

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.

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.

Remote Control does not work. (No response)

5 Appendix

Appendix 39

Appendix

5

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.

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.

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.

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Specifications

General

Power consumption Refer to the main label.

AC adapter

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

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 891.0 mm X 57.5 mm X 87.8 mm With foot

(35 inch x 2.2 inch x 3.4 inch)

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

Available Digital Input Audio format

Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM

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

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%)

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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 Ω

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) Approx. 60.0 mm X 220.0 mm X 175.0 mm

(2.4 inch x 8.7 inch x 6.9 inch)

Rear speakers (Each)

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3 Ω

Rated Input Power 70 W RMS

Max. Input Power 140 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 100.0 mm X 140.0 mm X 100.0 mm

(3.9 inch x 5.5 inch x 3.9 inch)

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

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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,

as these might damage the surface of the unit.