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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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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 How to Safely remove the battery or the battery remain readily accessible.
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Refers to “ON” (power). LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Refers to dangerous voltage. performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
– Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow Connecting to your TV Bluetooth” App – Using an OPTICAL cable Sound adjustment – LG Sound Sync – Setting sound effect – Using an HDMI cable – Adjust the woofer level settings – Additional information for HDMI –...
Indicates special notes and operating features. LG Sound Sync > Caution Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages Sound Sync. from abuse. BLUETOOTH®...
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 A Remote sensor D The buttons are located on the rear. B Standby LED (Red) C Function LED (White) Rear panel B DC IN : AC adapter input A o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level F (Function) : Selects the function and input C OPTICAL IN : Optical input source.
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is LG TV LED turns on. selected. HDMI IN LED turns on. HDMI IN function is selected. LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn PORTABLE function is selected. USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs ARC function is selected turn on.
Getting Started 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.
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.
Connecting Connecting the AC Wireless subwoofer Adapter connection Connect the speaker 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 Color Status adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter Green Attempting to make connection.
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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.
TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is Using an OPTICAL cable compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the your TV.
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Connecting With wired connection With wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote optical cable. control or 1/! on the unit. 2. Select the input source to LG TV by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the y You can enjoy the TV audio through the TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not controls. verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. ※ Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ In this case, check the HDMI connection, or (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync/ Link (Sony), EasyLink disconnect the HDMI cable.
Connecting Optional equipment For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the connection external device you connect. HDMI connection You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI connection on external device. HDMI cable For enjoying sound only You can enjoy the sound from the external device you connect.
Connecting OPTICAL IN connection PORTABLE IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. Portable MP3 player, etc... cable 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.
Connecting USB connection USB device requirement Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the y Devices which require additional program back of the unit. installation connected to a computer, are not supported. y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched.
Connecting Note Playable file y Folders and files on the USB are recognized Sampling Frequency as below. MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz : Folder WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz OGG : within 32 to 48 kHz : File FLAC : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)
Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit changes Quick start is off. the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from y This function may not work depending on the your TV.
T his 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see unit is compatible with following profile. “LG SJ4 (08)” on your Bluetooth device. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) y Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some device have a different pairing way.
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Bluetooth technology such as a You can limit Bluetooth connections to only medical equipment, a microwave or a BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent wireless LAN device. unintended Bluetooth connections. y You should connect your Bluetooth device to Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote this unit again when you restart it.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH App Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” Note 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play y Only Android OS is available to use “Music Store)” icon. Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit. 2.
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Operating Note y “Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available in the software version as follow; - Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later) y If you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for operation, there would be some differences between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and the supplied remote control.
Operating Sound adjustment Adjust the woofer level settings You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your preference. Setting sound effect Press WOOFER LEVEL o / p button to adjust woofer level. This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields.
The AUTO POWER Bluetooth device. function does not y Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK. work. y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate. y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION The unit does y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Refer to the page 27.) not connect with Bluetooth device Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
Troubleshooting NOTES to release Demo mode PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION Can not change input source with F button such as y Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If that BT (Bluetooth), HDMI etc. and All the function LEDs doesn’t work, press and hold F button (About 15 are turned on.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Appendix Specifications General Refer to the main label. Power consumption Networked standby : 1.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) y Model : DA-38A25 y Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter y Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz 1.2 A y Output : 25 V 0 1.52 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
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Appendix 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 180 W RMS Max. Input Power 360 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.
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