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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 DO NOT OPEN with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
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Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord For models using an adapter The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily Do not use a power supply from another device or 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.
– Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Connecting to your TV Your BLUETOOTH Device – Using an OPTICAL cable – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow – LG Sound Sync Bluetooth” App Optional equipment connection Sound adjustment – OPTICAL IN connection –...
Indicates special notes and operating features. LG Sound Sync > Controls volume level of this unit by the remote Caution 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 (Function) : 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 A o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level B DC IN : AC adapter input F (Function) : Selects the function and input C OPTICAL IN : Optical input source.
: LED is off. Condition Description OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected. OPTICAL LED blinks twice and LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is turns on. selected. USB LED turns on. USB function is selected. USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback.
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It allows you to connect a Bluetooth deivce only on remote control for about 2 seconds in (Page 23) Bluetooth and LG TV functions. Bluetooth function. Initial setting of this function The standby LED (Red) blinks once. was set to off.
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.
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 Yellow green 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.
OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an compatible with the LG TV that is supports LG Sound OPTICAL cable. Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your 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.
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LG Sound Sync with wired connection LG Sound Sync with wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit.
Connecting Optional equipment Optional equipment connection You can enjoy both sound and picture from the connection external device you connect. OPTICAL IN connection HDMI cable Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. Optical cable Optical cable To the optical output jack of...
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 : File Bitrate MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps y Maximum files : Under 999 y Maximum directories : Under 99...
Depending on the remote control, this This unit memorizes a current function may not work well. Resume song which is played before y This function does not operate on LG TV's playback changing the function or magic remote control. turning off the unit.
Therefore it is This unit automatically turns on by an input source : recommended to disconnect the connection Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. before turn off the unit. When you turn on your TV or an external device...
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.
Bluetooth etc.. device display depending on the type of y Version : 4.0 Bluetooth device. Your speaker appears as “LG SK3E (XX)” . y Codec : SBC Note BLUETOOTH Profiles y XX means the last two digits of Bluetooth address.
You can limit Bluetooth connections to only y Depending on the type of the device, you may BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent not be able to use the Bluetooth function. unintended Bluetooth connections.
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 on the remote control to adjust woofer level. This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields.
Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate. work. y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync. LG Sound Sync does y Check connection of LG Sound Sync (Optical or wireless). not work.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION The unit does y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 23) 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].
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Appendix Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label. y Model : DA-38A25 y Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter y Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz y Output : 25 V 0 1.52 A 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.