Page 2 - Safety Information; CAUTION
1 Getting Started Getting Started 2 Getting S tar ted 1 Safety Information CAUTION 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. This lightning flash with...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY
Getting Started 3 Getting S tar ted 1 This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Safety way to remove the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and brin...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
Table of Contents 5 1 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 Safety Information 6 Unique features 6 Introduction6 – Symbols used in this manual 6 Accessories7 Remote control 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Installing the sound bar 10 Mounting the main unit on a wall 2 Connecting 12 Connecting th...
Page 6 - Unique features; Auto power down; Introduction; Symbols used in this manual; Note; Caution; Accessories
Getting Started 6 Getting S tar ted 1 Unique features Auto power down This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving consumption. Portable In Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc) Speaker (easy) setup Listen to sound from TV, DVD or Digital device with vivid 4.1 ch mod...
Page 7 - Remote control; Battery Installation
Getting Started 7 Getting S tar ted 1 Remote control Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and matched correctly. • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. FUNCTION : Select...
Page 8 - Front panel
Getting Started 8 Getting S tar ted 1 A Display window B Remote sensor Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode. C F (Function) Selects the function and input source. D p / o ( Volume) Adjusts volume level. E 1/! (Standby/On) Front panel A DC. IN 25 V 0 2 A B HDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / outp...
Page 9 - Installing the sound
Getting Started 9 Getting S tar ted 1 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. (Refer to pp. 13 - 18.) For best performance of wireles...
Page 10 - Mounting the main; Preparation materials
Getting Started 10 Getting S tar ted 1 Mounting the main unit on a wall You can mount the main unit on a wall. Preparation materials Unit Wall bracket install guide Screws Screws ( A ) Wall plug Wall bracket (Not supplied) You should connect the supplied USB adapter in advance of mounting the unit o...
Page 12 - Connecting the AC; Wireless subwoofer; LED indicator of wireless subwoofer; Setting up the wireless subwoofer
2 Connecting Connecting 12 C onnecting 2 Connecting the AC adapter 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter input. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supp...
Page 13 - Connecting to your TV; Using an OPTICAL cable
Connecting 13 C onnecting 2 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. - The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up alternately in red and yellow-gr...
Page 14 - Using an HDMI cable; HDMI cable Checklist; Enjoy rich sound broadcast of; Connection through HDMI Cable
Connecting 14 C onnecting 2 Using an HDMI cable If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable. HDMI cable y HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control): Using a sin...
Page 15 - function
Connecting 15 C onnecting 2 What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control : Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.Refer to the TV owne...
Page 16 - Additional information for; Optional equipment; HDMI connection; For enjoying sound only
Connecting 16 C onnecting 2 Additional information for HDMI y When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. - T...
Page 17 - For enjoying both sound and picture; connection; Listening to music from your
Connecting 17 C onnecting 2 For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. 1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. 2. Connect HDMI OUT jack on...
Page 18 - OPTICAL IN connection; USB connection
Connecting 18 C onnecting 2 OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack. To the optical output jack of external device Speaker (easy) setup Listens to sound from TV, DVD or Digital Device with 4.1 or 4 ch mode.1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back o...
Page 19 - Playable file
Connecting 19 C onnecting 2 y Depending on some devices, it may not available to recognize the followings on this unit. - External HDD - Card readers - Locked devices - Hard type USB devices - USB hub - Using USB extension cable - iPhone/iPod/iPad - Android device Playable file Sampling Frequency MP...
Page 20 - Basic operations; USB operation
3 Operating Operating 20 Oper ating 3 Basic operations USB operation 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected. To Do this Stop Press Z . Playback Press d/M . Pause During playback, ...
Page 21 - Other operations; AV Sync; Turn off the sound temporarily
Operating 21 Oper ating 3 Other operations DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using DRC . AV Sync When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and images may not be matched. In the case, this function can adjust the...
Page 22 - Auto function change; When optical signal comes in
Operating 22 Oper ating 3 AUTO POWER On/Off This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth.When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from yo...
Page 23 - LG Sound Sync
Operating 23 Oper ating 3 y To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds of no signal. y If you are using LG TV function, this unit does not react to the Bluetooth connection. y If you are using Bluetooth function, this unit does not react to LG TV connection. y This unit does not change the fu...
Page 24 - With wired connection; With wireless connection
Operating 24 Oper ating 3 With wired connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. Optical cable 2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [ TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)] 3. Turn on the unit by pre...
Page 25 - Using Bluetooth; About Bluetooth; Bluetooth Profiles; Listening to music stored on; Pairing your unit and Bluetooth
Operating 25 Oper ating 3 Using Bluetooth technology 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.Connecting individu...
Page 26 - Using Bluetooth App; About “LG Bluetooth Remote” App; Install “LG Bluetooth Remote”; Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App
Operating 26 Oper ating 3 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 case below : - There is a obstacle between the unit and the bluetooth device. - There ...
Page 27 - Activate Bluetooth with “LG
Operating 27 Oper ating 3 Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Bluetooth Remote” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG Bluetooth...
Page 28 - Sound adjustment; Setting sound effect; Adjust volume level
Operating 28 Oper ating 3 Sound adjustment Setting sound effect This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT . The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. On Display Description...
Page 29 - Controlling a TV with; Setting up the remote to
Operating 29 Oper ating 3 Controlling a TV with the supplied remote control You can control your TV using the buttons below. VOL + VOL - AV/INPUT PR/CH PR/CH Button Operation MUTE i Turn the TV’s volume on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. 1 ( TV P...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Trouble shoo ting 4 Troubleshooting 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 it on again. y Disconnect the power cord of...
Page 32 - Specifications
5 Appendix Appendix 32 Appendix 5 Specifications General (NB5540 / NB5541) AC adapter requirements 100 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz / 25 V 0 2 A Power consumption 30 W Dimensions ( W x H x D) (1020 x 35 x 82) mm (40.2 inch x 1.4 inch x 3.2 inch) Net Weight (Approx.) 1.86 kg (4.1 lb) Operating temperature 5 ...
Page 33 - Trademarks and; Maintenance; Handling the unit; When shipping the unit
Appendix 33 Appendix 5 Trademarks and licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and th...