LG SJ2 (SJ2, SPJ2BM-W) Wireless Sound Bar Owner’s Manual
- June 7, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
SJ2 (SJ2, SPJ2BM-W) Wireless Sound Bar
OWNER’S MANUAL
Wireless Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for
future reference.
MODEL SJ2 (SJ2, SPJ2BM-W)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2107_Rev01
2 Getting Started
Getting Started
Safety Information
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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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.
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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
This lightning flash with arrowhead malfunction due to electrical shock.
symbol within an equilateral
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
triangle is intended to alert the
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
The exclamation point within an
the product and to protect it from over heating.
equilateral triangle is intended
The openings shall never be blocked by placing
to alert the user to the presence
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
of important operating and
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
maintenance (servicing)
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
instructions in the literature
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
accompanying the product.
instruction has been adhered to.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
This device is equipped with a portable battery or
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power
Plug must remain readily accessible.
Check the specification page of this owner’s manual
accumulator.
How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To
Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse
order. To prevent contamination of
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to be certain of the current requirements.
the environment and bring on possible threat to
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. Periodically examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an
human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
authorized service center. Protect the power cord
from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being
twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked
upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the device.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and power supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.
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Symbols
~ Refers to alternating current (AC).
1
0 Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1 Refers to stand-by.
! Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 Introduction 6 Symbols used in this
manual 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 About LED condition 11
Installing the sound bar 12 Mounting the main unit on a wall
2 Connecting
14 Wireless subwoofer connection 15 How to affix the ferrite core 15 Affix
the ferrite core for power cord 16 Connecting to your TV 16 Using an OPTICAL
cable 16 Optional equipment connection 16 OPT. IN connection 17 PORT. IN
connection 17 USB connection 17 Compatible USB devices 18 USB device
requirement 18 Playable file
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1 3 Operating
20 Basic operations
20 USB operation
20 Other operations 20 DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
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20 Turn off the sound temporarily
20 Using your TV remote control
21 Auto display Dimmer
21 Auto power down 21 AUTO POWER On/Off
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22 Auto function change
23 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
23 Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
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24 BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)
25 Sound adjustment
25 Setting the surround mode
25 Adjust the woofer level settings
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4 Troubleshooting
26 Troubleshooting
26 General 27 NOTES to use wireless
5 Appendix
28 Trademarks and licenses 29 Specifications 30 Maintenance 30 Handling the
unit
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6 Getting Started
Unique features
1 Auto power down
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®
Listen to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
USB playback
Listen to music stored on your USB device.
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
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Remote control
Replacement of battery
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· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·a · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF
F (Function) : Selects the function.
OPTICAL : Selects the optical function.
1
[(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
STANDARD : Selects standardized sound.
BASS BLAST: Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
VOL (Volume) o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·b · · · · · · · · · · · · · C/V (Skip/Search) : – Skips Fast backward or Forward. – Searches for a section within a file. N (Play/Pause) : – Starts playback. – Pauses playback.
DRC ON/OFF :
– Turns on or off DRC function. (Page 20)
– Controls this unit using TV remote. (Page 20)
WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of subwoofer.
AUTO POWER ON/OFF :
– Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page 21)
– Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 24)
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert battery with and matched correctly.
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8 Getting Started
Front panel
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A Standby LED (Red) B Function LED (White)
Rear panel
C Remote sensor D The buttons are located on the rear.
A o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level F (Function) : Selects the function. 1 (Standby)
B (USB) : Connect to a USB device. C PORT.IN (Portable) : Connect to a Portable device. D OPT. IN (Optical) : Connect to an Optical device.
About LED condition
LED
Condition
OPTICAL LED turns on.
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Description
1
OPTICAL function is selected.
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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.
PORTABLE LED turns on. PORTABLE function is selected.
, Note
y When you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks. y When
you press [(Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly. y When this unit
reaches minimum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds and blinks
slowly. y When this unit reaches maximum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on
for 2 seconds. y When you press volume (o/p) button continually, standby LED
(Red) blinks quickly.
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10 Getting Started
Useful functions for using the unit
Function
Description
To do
TV Remote On/ It allows you to control the
ON
1
Off
volume of this unit by your TV
(Page 20)
remote control even by other
company’s product.
OFF
Initial setting of this function
was set to on.
BT Lock On/Off It allows you to connect a
ON
(Page 24)
Bluetooth deivce only on Bluetooth functions.
Initial setting of this function
was set to off.
OFF
Auto Power On/Off
(Page 21)
It allows the unit to turn on ON and off automatically by input
signals : Optical or Bluetooth. Initial setting of this function OFF was set
to on.
Do this
Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once. Press and hold DRC OFF on the remote
control for about 2 seconds.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth function.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once. Press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on the remote
control for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once. Press AUTO POWER ON on the remote control.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
Press AUTO POWER OFF on the remote control.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
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. (Page 14- 17) You can place the wireless
subwoofer anywhere in your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer near
the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the
wall reflections.
Caution
y For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.
y Be careful not to make scratches on the surface of the Unit / Subwoofer when installing or moving them.
, Note
For the convenient button usage, it is recommended to have some distance between the soundbar and your TV when you install the sound bar.
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12 Getting Started
Mounting the main unit on a wall
1
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.
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Caution
Because it is difficult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket install guide Wall brackets Screws (Not supplied) Screws (A) Wall plug
2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should
drill some holes. A guide sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.
6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
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, Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend
the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the
unit.
, Note
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
Caution
y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
y Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact to the unit.
y Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may result in an injury or damage to the product.
y When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that a child does not pull any of connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
14 Connecting
Connecting
Wireless subwoofer connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color
Status
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can check red LED on the wireless
subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the
problem, follow the steps below. 1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the
wireless
subwoofer.
2
Green
(Blink)
Green
The connection is trying. The connection is completed.
Red
The wireless subwoofer
is in standby mode or the
connection failed.
Off (No display) The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time
1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer to the
outlet.
2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and the wireless subwoofer will be
automatically connect.
– The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer blinks quickly. (If the
green LED does not blink, press and hold the Pairing.)
2. Turn on the main unit.
3. Pairing is completed.
– The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer turns on.
, Note
y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) for the main unit and the
subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.
y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, the better sound quality. It is
recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible
and avoid the cases below.
– There is an obstacle between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer.
– There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as
a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.
– Keep the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer away from the device (ex.
wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent wireless
interference.
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How to affix the ferrite core
Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each nation’s regulations.
Affix the ferrite core for power
cord
2
You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical
interference. 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
2. Wind the power cord around the ferrite core twice.
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
Connecting
! 1m
16 Connecting
Connecting to your TV Optional equipment
connection
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL
OPT. IN connection
cable.
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
the OPT. IN jack.
2
Connecting
Optical cable
2. Select the input source to Optical by pressing OPTICAL on the remote
control or F repeatedly.
You can see OPTICAL LED turns on. Then optical function is selected.
, Note
y Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug
cover if your cable has the cover.
y You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of
some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu.
(For details, reference your TV user manual.)
y Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV
setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)] y
Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the manufacturers or models of
your TV.
To the digital optical output jack of
external device
Optical cable
1. Connect the OPT. 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 on the remote
control or F repeatedly.
You can see OPTICAL LED turns on. Then optical function is selected.
3. Listen to sound.
, Note
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to
remove the protection plug cover if your cable
has the cover.
PORT. IN connection
3.5 mm stereo cable
Connecting 17
USB connection
Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.
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Connecting
Listening to music from your portable
player
The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or
external devices. 1. Connect the portable player to the
PORT. IN connector of the unit by using 3.5 mm stereo cable.
2. Select the input source to PORTABLE by pressing F repeatedly.
You can see PORTABLE LED turns on. Then PORTABLE function is selected.
3. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.
For more information of playing files on a USB, refer to the page 20.
Removing the USB Device from the unit. 1. Choose a different function/mode. 2.
Remove the USB device from the unit.
Compatible USB devices
y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. y USB Flash Drive : Devices that support
USB 1.1. y The USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.
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Connecting
USB device requirement
Playable file
y Devices which require additional program installation connected to a
computer, are not supported.
y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
Sampling Frequency MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz
y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a Bitrate
few minutes to be searched.
MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps
y To prevent data loss, back up all data.
WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
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y This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 999 or more.
y Maximum files : Under 999
y The unit’s USB Port can not be connected to PC.
y Maximum directories : Under 99
The unit can not be used as a storage device.
y A protected file by DRM (Digital rights
y The exFAT file system is not supported on this
management) cannot be played on the unit.
unit. (FAT16/FAT32 systems are available.)
y Video files in the USB storage device can not be
y Depending on some devices, it may not available to
played.
recognize the followings on this unit.
y Depending on the performance of your USB
– External HDD
device, playback may not work well.
– Card readers
– Locked devices
– Hard type USB devices
– USB hub
– Using USB extension cable
– iPhone/iPod/iPad
– Android device
, Note
y Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below.
: Folder
: File
a
C
D
E
b
F
G
c
H
I
d
J
A
B
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.
y You can’t see a folder or file through this unit.
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Connecting
20 Operating
Basic operations
Other operations
Operating
USB operation
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
2. Select the input source to USB by pressing F
down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby
repeatedly.
Digital only). This function turns on or off when you
You can see USB LED turns on. Then USB function press DRC ON/OFF.
is selected.
Turn off the sound temporarily
To
Do this
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Playback Pause
Press N on the remote control.
During playback, press N on the remote control.
Press [(Mute) to mute your unit. To cancel it, press [(Mute) again on the
remote control or change the volume level.
Using your TV remote control
Skip to the next/ previous file
During playback, press V on the remote control to go to the
next file.
Playing less than 2 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the
previous
file.
Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the remote control to go to the beginning
of the file.
Search for a section within
a file
Press and hold C/V on the remote control during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.
Resume playback
This unit memorizes a current song which is played before changing the function or turning off the unit.
, Note
y The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing
the USB
device from the unit.
You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by
other company’s product. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute.
Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds. The standby
LED blinks once. And then this functions is enabled.
To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF about 2 seconds. The standby
LED blinks once. And then this functions is disabled.
, Note
y Supported TV brands
LG Sharp
Panasonic Philips Sony Toshiba
Samsung 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.
y If the USB function is not working, check the USB function is selected.
y When you pause the USB playback, USB LED on the main unit blinks.
Auto display Dimmer
Function LED will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15
seconds. When you press any button, the Function LED will be brighten.
Auto power down
This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption if the main unit
is not connected to an external device and has not been used for 15 minutes.
This unit also turns off after six hours if the Main unit has been connected
to another device using the analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)
How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device
Set up the AUTO POWER ON/OFF function to off and turn off the unit.
AUTO POWER On/Off
This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical or Bluetooth.
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. If you try to connect your Bluetooth device,
this unit turns on and the unit will be connected your Bluetooth device. This
function turns on or off you press AUTO POWER ON/OFF.
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, Note
y After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER function, it will be automatically
turned off if
there is no signal for a certain period of time
from the external device.
y If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot be turned on automatically by
AUTO POWER
function. However the unit can be turned on
by AUTO POWER function when optical signal
comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
y If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection
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before turn off the unit.
y When you turn on this unit for the first time, Auto Power function is turned on status.
y To use this function, the main unit must be registered in paired devices
list of Bluetooth
device.
y You can set the AUTO POWER function only when this unit is turned on.
Operating
22 Operating
Auto function change
This unit recognizes 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. You can hear the sound from
your device.
When you try to connect Bluetooth
device
3
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your
music on the Bluetooth device.
When 3.5 mm stereo cable is
connected
When you connect your portable device using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, this unit
changes the function to Portable. You can hear the music from your device.
, Note
y To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds of no signal.
y If the Bluetooth connection lock function is set, Bluetooth connection will
be only available on Bluetooth function. (Page 24)
Operating
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Operating
Using BLUETOOTH® technology
Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices
Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device
About Bluetooth
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device
short range connection.
is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does
not need to be performed again. 1. Select the input source to Bluetooth by
pressing
F repeatedly.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not
incur any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology can be
operated via the Cascade if the connection was made via Bluetooth wireless
technology. y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc..
y Version : 4.0
y Codec : SBC
– Bluetooth LED will blink. 2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation. When searching for this unit with the Bluetooth device, a
list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending
on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG SJ2 (XX)”.
, Note
3
y XX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
“LG SJ2 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device,
Bluetooth LED will turn on.
4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to
your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Operating
24 Operating
, Note
y 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.
y If Bluetooth connection does not work well,
3
try pairing it again.
y The sound may be interrupted when the
connection has interference by the other
electronic waves.
y Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
y Depending on the type of the device, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
y You can enjoy Bluetooth function using Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..
y The more distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device, the lower the
sound quality
becomes.
y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected when the unit is turned off or the
Bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.
y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected, connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
, Note
y When the unit is not connected with Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will
blink.
y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS device etc.) to this unit or operate
the device, the volume level can be synchronized with each other.
y You can control a Bluetooth device using C/V (Skip) and N (Play/Pause)
buttons on the remote control.
y If you change to another function after connecting Bluetooth, Bluetooth
connection will be disconnected. And you return to Bluetooth function,
Bluetooth connection will be connected automatically.
BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only Bluetooth function to prevent
unintended Bluetooth connection.
Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds to turn
on this function in Bluetooth function. The standby LED blinks once. And then
this functions is enabled.
To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on the remote control
for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function. The standby LED blinks once. And
then this functions is disabled.
, Note
Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to On, this sound bar turns on by
Auto Power function. Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it. (Page 21)
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Sound adjustment
Adjust the woofer level settings
Setting the surround mode
This system has two pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired
sound mode by using each sound mode button.
Sound effect
Description
You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your preference. Press WOOFER
LEVEL o/p on the remote control to adjust woofer level.
, Note
When the subwoofer level reaches maximum or minimum, standby LED (Red) on the
main unit turns on for 2 seconds.
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.
BASS BLAST
Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
, Note
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y In some of sound effect mode, some speakers, there’s no sound or low sound.
It depends on
the mode of sound and the source of audio, it
is not defective.
y You may need to reset the sound effect mode, after switching the input,
sometimes
even after the sound file changed.
Operating
26 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
General
PROBLEM
CAUSE & CORRECTION
The unit does not work properly.
y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.
y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
No Power
y The power cord is unplugged. Plug in the power cord.
y Check whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other
electronic devices.
y Incorrect input source is selected.
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Check the input source and select the correct input source.
y The mute function is activated.
No sound
Press [(Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
y When you are using connection with an external device (set top box, Bluetooth device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
No woofer sound
y The power cord of woofer is not connected. Plug the power cord into the wall
outlet securely.
y Pairing between the unit and woofer gets disconnected. Connect the unit and
woofer. (Page 14)
The remote control does not work properly.
y The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control
within about 7 m.
y There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove
the obstacle.
y The batteries in the remote control is exhausted. Replace the batteries with
new one.
The AUTO POWER function does not
work.
y Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
The unit does not connect with Bluetooth device
y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 24)
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PROBLEM
CAUSE & CORRECTION
When you feel the output sound of the
unit is low.
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 TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
y With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM].
NOTES to use wireless
PROBLEM
CAUSE & CORRECTION
This device may have wireless interference.
y Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area. y Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer. y Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.
y When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or
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sound bar.
y When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.
Bluetooth device may malfunction or make noise in the following
y When there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave)
using same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as
possible
each other.
cases.
y When to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance
between the products as close as possible each other.
y When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is disconnected and also malfunction may occur.
Troubleshooting
28 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.
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.
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Appendix
Specifications
Appendix 29
General Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating temperature Operating humidity Bus Power
Supply Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency Available Digital
Input Audio format
Refer to the main label. Refer to the main label. Networked standby : 0.5 W
(If all network ports are activated.) Approx. 660.0 mm x 56.0 mm x 99.0 mm
with foot 5 °C to 35 °C 5 % to 90 % 5 V 0 500 mA
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Dolby Audio, PCM
Inputs OPT. IN (Digital audio in) PORT. IN (Portable in)
0 dBfs, Optical jack x 1 0.4 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Amplifier (RMS Output power)
Total
160 W RMS
Front
30 W RMS x 2 (8 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
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Subwoofer
100 W RMS (3 at 100 Hz, 10% THD)
Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements Power consumption Type Impedance Rated Input Power Max.
Input Power Dimensions (W x H x D)
Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. 1 Way 1 Speaker 3 100 W RMS 200 W RMS Approx. 185.5 mm x 303.0 mm x 205.0 mm
y Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Appendix
30 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.
y Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
y Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long
period of time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
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moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
as these might damage the surface of the unit.
Appendix
References
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