OWNER’S MANUAL Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SJ1 *MFL69847101* www.lg.com Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started 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.
Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. 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 fire.
Getting Started Symbols ~ 1 0 Refers to alternating current (AC). Refers to direct current (DC). Getting Started Refers to class II equipment. 1 Refers to stand-by. ! Refers to “ON” (power). Refers to dangerous voltage. The symblo indicates polarity of DC Power connector. For indoor use only.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 Operating 2 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 Safety Information Unique features Introduction – Symbols used in this manual Remote control Front panel Rear panel About LED condition Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall (Optional) 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 Operations – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Turn off the sound temporarily – Using your TV remote control – Auto power down – AUTO POWER On/Off – Auto function change Using BLUETO
1 Getting Started Unique features Introduction Auto power down Symbols used in this manual Getting Started This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption. Portable In Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..) BLUETOOTH® Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device. ,,Note Indicates special notes and operating features. >>Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
Getting Started Remote control 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF STANDARD : Selects standardized sound. BASS BLAST: Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect. 1 OPTICAL : Selects the optical function and source. Getting Started j (Bluetooth) : Selects the Bluethooth function and source. PORT.IN (Portable in) : Selects the portable function and source. VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
Getting Started Front panel A 1 B C Getting Started DEF G H A 1 (Standby/Standby LED) H D OPTICAL LED -- Switches to power on or standby mode. -- Standby LED lights up in red on standby mode. B p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. E j (Bluetooth) LED F PORTABLE LED G Remote sensor H Speakers C F (Function) Selects the function and input source.
Getting Started 9 About LED condition LED Description OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected. j (Bluetooth) LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device. j (Bluetooth) LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection. PORTABLE LED turns on. PORTABLE function is selected. ,,Note yy When you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks. yy When you press (Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly.
Getting Started Installing the sound bar 1 You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. Getting Started Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Page : 13) >>Caution yy For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.
Getting Started 11 Mounting the main unit on a wall (Optional) 1. Place the unit with the bottom of TV and attach to the location. Align to center the unit on the TV. 1 You can mount the main unit on a wall. Getting Started 2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should dril holes. Use the holes on the bottom of the unit to check the point to drill.
Getting Started 4. Fix the screws and wall plugs as shown in the illustration below. 5. Hang the main unit on wall as shown below. 1 Getting Started ,,Note ,,Note To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order. yy Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. Recommend the size of screws is as follows. : Diameter 4mm, length 40 mm or so yy Screws tighten leaving the screws 3 mm >>Caution yy Do not install this unit upside down.
Connecting 13 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. Connecting to your 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. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter input. 2 Optical cable >>Caution Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device.
Connecting Optional equipment connection PORT. IN connection OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. Portable cable 2 Connecting To the digital optical output jack of external device Optical cable 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 OPTICAL button on the remote control or F button on the unit repeatedly. 3. Listen to sound.
Operating 15 Operations Auto power down DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby Digital only). This function turns on or off you press DRC ON/OFF. 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. You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical or Bluetooth. This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical, 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 signal and select the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device.
Operating 17 Using BLUETOOTH® technology Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device About Bluetooth Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. yy Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc.. yy Version : 4.
Operating ,,Note yy When 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 cases 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.
Operating 19 Sound adjustment This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using each sound mode button. Sound effect Description STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound. BASS BLAST Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect. ,,Note 3 Operating You may need to reset the sound effect mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound file changed.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION yy 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 work properly. yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off. No Power yy The power cord is unplugged.
Troubleshooting 21 PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. When you feel the output sound of the unit is low. yy Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller. yy Change Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state. yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
Appendix 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. 5 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.
Appendix 23 Specifications General Refer to main label. Power consumption Networked standby : 1.0 W (If all network ports are activated.) AC adapter yy yy yy yy Model : NU040A220181 Manufacturer : TCL Technoly Electronics (Huizhou) Co..,Ltd. Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 1.5 A MAX Output : 22 V 0 1.81 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 900 mm x 55 mm x 36 mm with foot Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency 32 kHz, 44.
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 yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.
For IC: This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme à RSS247 de Canada d'Industrie. This device complies with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. appareils radio exempts de licence.
