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Getting Started Safety Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the DO NOT OPEN apparatus.
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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. The LG limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of third party accessories.
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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 Operating Basic operations – USB operation Other operations Getting Started – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Turn off the sound temporarily Safety Information – Using your TV remote control Unique features – Auto display Dimmer Introduction –...
Getting Started Unique features Introduction Symbols used in this manual Auto power down This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving Note energy consumption. Indicates special notes and operating features. Portable In > Caution Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..) Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF F (Function) : Selects the function.
Getting Started Front panel A Standby LED (Red) D The buttons are located on the rear. B Function LED (White) C Remote sensor Rear panel A o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level (USB) : Connect to a USB device. F (Function) : Selects the function. C PORT.IN (Portable) : Connect to a Portable device.
Getting Started About LED condition Condition Description OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected. USB LED turns on. USB function is selected. USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback. Bluetooth LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device. Bluetooth LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.
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Getting Started Useful functions for using the unit Function Description To do Do this TV Remote On/ It allows you to control the Press and hold DRC ON on the remote volume of this unit by your TV control for about 2 seconds. remote control even by other (Page 25) The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
Getting Started > Caution Installing the sound bar y For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the do not install the unit on Metallic furniture other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
Getting Started Mounting the main unit 1. Match the TV’ s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to on a wall the position. You can mount the main unit on a wall. 2.
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Getting Started 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly. illustration below. Note Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for Note mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
Getting Started Rear speakers 3. You can adjust angle of speaker. Installation A. Stand type You can adjust angle of speaker. 4. Fix the stand to the speaker by rotating the screw. y Separates stand Separate the stand from the speaker as shown below.
Connecting Connecting the AC Wireless subwoofer Adapter connection Connect the unit to the power supply with the LED indicator of wireless subwoofer supplied AC adapter. 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC LED Colour Status adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter Green (Blink) The connection is trying.
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Connecting Note Manually pairing wireless subwoofer y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) When your connection is not completed, you can for the main unit and the subwoofer to check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the communicate with each other and make wireless subwoofer does not make sound.
Connecting > Caution Rear speakers connection y Use the speaker supplied with this unit only. Using any other speaker may cause Connecting the rear speakers malfunction. 1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal y Be sure to match the speaker cable to the marked - (minus) and the other end to the appropriate terminal on the components: + terminal marked + (plus).
Connecting Setting up the wireless receiver for the Manually pairing wireless receiver first time When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear Connect the wireless receiver to the power supply speakers are not made sound.
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Connecting Surround function ON Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST ON (BASS BLAST) 7.1 Ch or more 7.1.4 Ch 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST OFF (STANDARD) 7.1 Ch or more 7.1.4 Ch Surround function OFF Output...
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Connecting Note y If there is a strong electromagnetic wave product nearby, interference may occur. Put the main unit and wireless receiver away from there. y The wireless receiver will automatically switch to standby mode in a few minutes after the sound bar is turned off.
Connecting Connecting to your TV Optional equipment connection Using an OPTICAL cable 1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit OPT. IN connection to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL Connect an optical output jack of external devices to cable.
Connecting PORT. IN connection USB connection Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit. 3.5 mm stereo cable Listening to music from your portable player For more information of playing files on a USB, refer to the page 25.
Connecting USB device requirement Playable file y Devices which require additional program Sampling Frequency installation connected to a computer, are not MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz supported. WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. Bitrate y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched.
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Connecting Note y Folders and files on the USB are recognised as below. : Folder : File y File will be played from file $A to file $J one by one. y Files will be played in order recorded and it may be different depending on the record circumstances.
Depending on the remote control, this function may not work well. Note y This function does not operate on LG TV's y The resume point may be cleared when you magic remote control. pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit.
Operating Note Auto display Dimmer y After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER Function LED will be darkened automatically if there function, it will be automatically turned off if is no key input for 15 seconds. there is no signal for a certain period of time When you press any button, the Function LED will be from the external device.
Operating Auto function change This unit recognises input signals such as Optical, Bluetooth 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 change the function to optical.
Bluetooth device display y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, depending on the type of Bluetooth device. etc.. Your unit appears as “LG SQC4R(XX)” . y Bluetooth 4.0 technology Note y Codec : SBC y XX means the last two digits of Bluetooth address.
Operating Note Note y When using Bluetooth technology, you have y When the unit is not connected with to make a connection between the unit and Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will blink. the Bluetooth device as close as possible and y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS keep the distance.
Operating Sound adjustment Adjust the woofer level settings You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your preference. Press WOOFER LEVEL o / p on the remote control Setting the surround mode to adjust woofer level. This system has two pre-set surround sound fields. Note You can select a desired sound mode by using each When the subwoofer level reaches maximum...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. The unit does not y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device 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 Refer to the main label. Power consumption Networked standby : 0.5 W y Model : A931-230087W-M21 y Manufacturer : Dongguan Aohai Technology Co.,Ltd. AC adapter y Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz y Output : 23.0 V 0 0.87 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
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Appendix Wireless subwoofer Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance 3 Ω Rated Input Power 100 W RMS Max. Input Power 200 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) 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.