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Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock. CAUTION CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the device. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
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Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery accessible.
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Getting Started 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Operating Safety Information Operations Unique features – Night mode – Auto power down – Turn off the sound temporarily – Portable In – Using your TV remote control Introduction – AUTO POWER On/Off –...
Getting Started Unique features Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Auto power down This unit supports turning off by itself for energy consumption saving. Portable In Remote control (1) Batteries (2) Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..) Introduction Wall Bracket Install...
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF F : Selects the function and the input source.
Getting Started Front panel D E F A 1/! (Standby/On) F Function LED Note B F (Function) y You can check current function through Selects the function and input source. the LED. C p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. D Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode.
Getting Started Installing the sound bar You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to another device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Refer to pages 13 - 14.) >...
Getting Started Mounting the main unit 2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs (Not supplied). You will need to drill on a wall some holes. A guide sheet (Wall Bracket Install guide) is supplied showing you where to drill. Use the sheet to check the points where you should You can mount the main unit on a wall.
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Getting Started 3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide. 5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown below. 4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the illustration below. > Caution y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
Connecting Wireless subwoofer 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip connection this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer LED Color Status Yellow green...
Connecting Note Connecting to your TV y Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover. Using an OPTICAL cable y You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV 1.
Connecting Optional equipment PORT. IN connection connection OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. Portable cable MP3 player, etc... Optical cable To the digital optical output jack of external device Listening to music from your portable 1.
Vizio y Make sure that the sound output of your TV is set to [External speaker]. y Depending on the remote control, this function may not work well. y This function does not operate on LG TV's magic remote control.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : This unit recognizes input signals such as optical Optical or Bluetooth. and Bluetooth. And then changes suitable function automatically. When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input When optical signal comes in signal and selects the suitable function.
Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7 :08 , you will see In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, “LG SH3K ( 08 )” on your Bluetooth device. devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with following profile.
Operating Note Sound adjustment y When using Bluetooth technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and Setting the surround mode keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case This system has a number of pre-set surround sound below : fields.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. The unit does not y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, work properly.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. y Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller. y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on When you feel the TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
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Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label. Power consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 950 mm x 71 mm x 47 mm (37.4 inch x 2.8 inch x 1.9 inch) Net Weight Approx.
Appendix 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 y Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.
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