OWNERS MANUAL

Sound Bar

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL
SH2 (SH2, SPH2B-P)

*MFL69483120* www.lg.com
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Safety Information CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around

this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Install in accordance with the manufacturers
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO instructions.
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
This lightning flash with arrowhead openings shall be never be blocked by placing the
symbol within an equilateral product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
triangle is intended to alert the This product shall not be placed in a built-in
user to the presence of uninsulated installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
dangerous voltage within the ventilation is provided or the manufacturers
products enclosure that may be of instruction has been adhered to.
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
equilateral triangle is intended to Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
alert the user to the presence of dedicated circuit;
important operating and That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
maintenance (servicing) appliance and has no additional outlets or branch
instructions in the literature circuits. Check the specification page of this owners
accompanying the product. manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
after handling. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or
OR MOISTURE. deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to replacement part by an authorized service center.
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
apparatus. in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
confined space such as a book case or similar unit. the appliance. The Power Plug is the disconnecting
device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
remain readily accessible

NOTICE: For safety marking information including

product identification and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
accumulator. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
Safety way to remove the battery from the the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. avoid injury from tip-over. 1
To prevent contamination of the environment and

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bring on possible threat to human and animal health,
the old battery or the battery put it in the
appropriate container at designated collection points.
Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use local,
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
free reimbursement systems batteries and
when unused for long periods of time.
accumulators. The battery should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
IMPORTANT SAFETY cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
INSTRUCTIONS apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions. Symbols
3. Heed all warnings.
~ Refers to alternating current(AC).
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 0 Refers to direct current(DC).
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Refers to class II equipment.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 1 Refers to stand-by.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such ! Refers to ON (power).
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce Refers to dangerous voltage.
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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FCC Compliance Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, equipment should be installed and operated with
1 and minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, your body. End users must follow the specific
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including interference that may cause undesired operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
operation. compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to or transmitter.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
are designed to provide reasonable protection airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
against harmful interference in a residential devices because their signals could interfere with
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can critical aircraft instruments.
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed Responsible Party :
and used in accordance with the instructions, may LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
However, there is no guarantee that interference will TEL. : +1-800-243-0000
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
yy Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yy Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
yy Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yy Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate
this equipment.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or
use radio frequency energy. changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could lose the
authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
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Table of Contents

1
1 Getting Started 3 Operating
2 Safety Information 15 Operations
6 Unique features 15 DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
6 Introduction 15 Turn off the sound temporarily
2
6 Symbols used in this manual 15 Auto LED Off
6 Accessories 15 Using your TV remote control
7 Remote control 16 AUTO POWER On/Off
8 Front panel 16 Auto function change
9 Rear panel 17 LG Sound Sync 3
10 Installing the sound bar 18 Using BLUETOOTH technology
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall 18 Listening to music stored on the
13 Connecting the subwoofer BLUETOOTH devices
13 Attaching the subwoofer to the unit 19 Using BLUETOOTH App
13 Connecting to your TV 19 Install Music Flow Bluetooth App onto 4
13 Using an Optical cable Your BLUETOOTH Device
20 Activate Bluetooth with
Music Flow Bluetooth App
2 Connecting 21 Sound adjustment
14 Optional equipment connection 21 Setting sound effect 5
14 Optical In connection 21 Adjust the woofer level settings
14 Portable In connection

4 Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting
23 NOTES to use wireless

5 Appendix
24 Trademarks and licenses
25 Specifications
26 Maintenance
26 Handling the unit
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Unique features Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Auto power down Designs and specifications of the accessories are
This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving subject to change without prior notice.
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consumption.

Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device.
(MP3, Notebook, etc.)
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible
with LG Sound Sync.

Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

guide (1)
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
,,Note Screws (2) Optical cable (1)
Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
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Remote control 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F : Changes input sources.
ASC : Selects ASC(Adaptive Sound Control) sound
effect.
1
STANDARD : Selects STANDARD sound effect.

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CINEMA : Selects CINEMA sound effect.
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
DRC ON/OFF :
-- Turns on or off DRC function.
(Refer to the page 15.)
-- Controls this unit using TV remote.
(Refer to the page 15.)
WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of
Subwoofer.
AUTO POWER ON/OFF :
-- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.
(Refer to the page 16.)
-- Turns on or off Auto LED Off function.
(Refer to the page 15.)
Replacement of Battery C/V (Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward
on Bluetooth function.
d/M (Play/Pause) : Starts Playback / Pauses
Playback on Bluetooth function.

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote

control, and insert battery with and matched
correctly.
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Front panel
A B
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C D E F G

A Remote sensor G Standby LED

It lights up in red on standby mode.
B F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
p/o (Volume) ,,Note
Adjusts volume level. yy You can check current function through the
1 (Power) LED.
Switches to power on or standby mode.

,,Note
Precautions in using the touch buttons
yy This unit turns off LED If there is no key input
yy Use the touch buttons with clean and dry for 20 seconds. To display LED, press any
hands. button (except Power button).
- In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before using. yy Standby LED quickly blinks when you press
any button.
yy Do not press the touch buttons hard to make
it work. yy Bluetooth LED blinks when you select
- If you apply too much strength, it can be Bluetooth function. if you connect
damaged the sensor of the touch buttons. Bluetooth device, LED will turn on.
yy Touch the button that you want to work in yy When this unit reaches maximum or
order to operate the function correctly. minimum volume, Standby LED turns on for
2 seconds.
yy Be careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the touch yy When you press (Mute) button, Standby
buttons. It can cause malfunctions. LED blinks slowly.
yy Optical LED blinks twice and turns on when
C OPTICAL LED LG Sound Sync (optical) function is selected.
D BLUETOOTH LED
E LG TV LED
F PORTABLE LED
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Rear panel
A
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B C D

A Power cord C OPT. IN : Optical input

B SUB WOOFER(4) Connector D PORT. IN : Portable input
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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.
1
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
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device you want. (Refer to pages 13 - 14.)

>>Caution
yy For best performance of wireless connection
such as Bluetooth, do not install the unit on
Metallic furniture because the wireless
connection communicates through a module
positioned on the bottom of the unit.
yy Be careful not to make scratches on the
surface of the Unit/Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.
yy Use caution when handling the Subwoofer.
The speaker on the rear is exposed. Avoid
making contact with the exposed speaker.
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Mounting the main unit 1. Match the TVs 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.

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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
>>Caution sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
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 bracket
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
Screws
(Not supplied)
Screws (A)

Wall plug
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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
illustration below.

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,,Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti ,,Note
(HUD -16 x 30) for the mounting. To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw

holes on the bottom of the unit. >>Caution
yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yy Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
yy 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.
yy 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.
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Connecting the Connecting to your TV

subwoofer
Using an Optical cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit
Attaching the subwoofer to the to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an Optical
unit cable.
To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic
finger pad to open the connection terminals on the 2
unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.

Connecting
Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal
marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminal
(red tube) marked + (plus).
Optical
cable

2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing

F button repeatedly.

,,Note
yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover.
yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV
>>Caution models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details,
yy Do not insert the speaker wire too far into
the connector. Make sure the exposed part of reference your TV user manual.)
the wire makes contact with the connection yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to
terminal. the sound through this unit :
yy Use the speaker supplied with this unit only. TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
Using any other speaker may cause output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
malfunction. yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturer or model of your TV.
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Optional equipment Portable In connection

connection

Optical In connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
the OPT. IN jack.
2 MP3 player, etc...
Connecting

Optical
To the optical output jack of cable
external device
Listening to music from your portable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit
to OPTICAL OUT jack of your TV (or digital device player
etc.) The unit can be used to play the music from many
2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing types of portable players or external devices.
F button repeatedly. 1. Connect the portable player to the
3. Listen to sound. PORT.IN connector of the unit by using 3.5 mm
stereo cable.
,,Note 2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to 3. Select the input source to PORTABLE
remove the protection plug cover if your cable by pressing F button repeatedly.
has the cover.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start playing it.
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Operations Using your TV remote control

You can control some functions of this unit by your
TV remote control even by other companys product.
Controllable functions are volume up/down and
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) mute.
Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for
down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby
about 2 seconds.
Digital only). This function turns on or off you press
DRC ON/OFF. To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF
about 2 seconds.

Turn off the sound temporarily ,,Note

yy Supported TV brands
Press (Mute) to mute your unit. To cancel it, press
(Mute) again on the remote control or change LG Panasonic Philips Samsung
the volume level. Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio 3
Auto LED Off yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV

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is set to [External speaker].
The LED on the unit turns off if no key is input
for 20 seconds. yy Depending on the remote control, this
function may not work well.
Press and hold AUTO POWER ON button for about
2 seconds to turn on Auto LED Off function yy This function does not work on LG TV's magic
(Default : ON). remote control.

To turn off this function, press and hold yy This function may not work well when you
AUTO POWER OFF button for 2 Seconds. use LG Sound Sync.

Auto power down

This unit will be off itself to save electric
consumption in the case main unit is not connected
to external device and is not used for 20 minutes.
So does this unit after six hours since Main unit has
been connected to other device using analog input.
(Ex : Portable, etc.)
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AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : This unit recognizes input signals such as optical,
Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes to the
When you turn on your TV or an external device suitable function automatically.
connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input
signal and select the suitable function. You can hear When an optical signal comes in
the sound from your device.
When you turn on the external device connected to
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit this unit by an optical cable, this unit will change the
turns on and the unit will be connected your function to optical. You can hear the sound from your
Bluetooth device. device.
This function turns on or off you press
AUTO POWER ON/OFF. When you try to connect
,,Note a BLUETOOTH device
3 yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
function, it will be automatically turn off if this unit, the Bluetooth function is selected
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there is no signal for a certain period of time automatically. Play your music on the Bluetooth
from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync device.
(Optical/Wireless).
yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER When an LG TV signal comes in
function, it will be automatically turn off if When you turn on your LG TV connected by
there is no signal for a certain period of time LG Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit
from the external device. changes the function to LG TV automatically.
yy If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot be You can hear the sound from your TV.
turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
function. However the unit can be turned on ,,Note
by AUTO POWER function when optical To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds
signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal. of no signal.
yy Depending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yy 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
before you turn off the unit.
yy When you turn this unit on for the first time,
Auto Power function is turned on.
yy To use this function, the main unit must be
registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth
device.
yy You can set the AUTO POWER function only
when this unit is turned on.
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LG Sound Sync With wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an
optical cable.

You can control some functions of this unit by your

TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync.
It is compatible with an LG TV that supports
LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo
on your TV.
Controllable function by LG TV's remote control : Optical
Volume up/down, mute cable
Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details
of LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your equipment.
3

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,,Note 2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
yy You can also use the remote control of this
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]
TV's remote control again, the unit
synchronizes with the TV. 3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the
remote control.
yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power. 4. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing
F button repeatedly the function is selected.
yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when
using LG Sound Sync. With wireless connection
-- turn off the unit. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the
-- Changing to a different function. remote control.
-- Disconnecting the optical cable. 2. Select the input source to LG TV by pressing
F button repeatedly.
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance. 3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
different depending on your TV when you set output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]
AUTO POWER function to ON.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on ,,Note
the models of your TV. yy If you turned off the unit directly by pressing
1 (Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be
disconnected. To use this function again, you
should reconnect the TV and the unit.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the models of your TV.
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Using BLUETOOTH Listening to music stored on the

BLUETOOTH devices
technology
Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH
About BLUETOOTH device
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
short range connection. the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your
Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth devices
The sound may be interrupted when the connection user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed,
is interfered with by the other electronic waves or it does not need to be performed again.
you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
1. Select the input source to BLUETOOTH by
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth pressing F button repeatedly.
wireless technology does not incur any charges. BLUETOOTH LED blinks.
A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
3 can be operated via Cascade if the connection was 2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
made via Bluetooth wireless technology. pairing operation. When searching for this unit
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with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices

yy Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, found may appear in the Bluetooth device
PDA etc. display depending on the type of Bluetooth
yy Version : 4.0 device. Your unit appears as LG SH2 (XX).
yy Codec : SBC
,,Note
yy XX means the last two digits of Bluetooth
BLUETOOTH Profiles 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 SH2 (08) on your Bluetooth device.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
yy 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 be
turned on.
4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth devices user guide.
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,,Note Using BLUETOOTH App

yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and ,,Note
keep the distance. Only Android OS is available to use Music Flow
However it may not work well in the case Bluetooth app with this unit.
below :
-- There is a obstacle between the unit and
the Bluetooth device. About Music Flow Bluetooth App
-- There is a device using same frequency Music Flow Bluetooth app brings a suite of new
with Bluetooth technology such as a features to this unit.
medical equipment, a microwave or a
To enjoy more features, you are recommended to
wireless LAN device.
download and install free Music Flow Bluetooth
yy You should connect your Bluetooth device to app.
this unit again when you restart it. 3
yy The sound may be interrupted when the
Install Music Flow Bluetooth

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connection interfered by the other electronic
wave. App onto Your BLUETOOTH
yy You may not control the Bluetooth device Device
with this unit. There are two ways to install Music Flow Bluetooth
yy Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per app onto your Bluetooth device.
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
yy Depending on the type of the device, you may Install Music Flow Bluetooth App
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
through QR code
yy You can enjoy Bluetooth function using
1. Install Music Flow Bluetooth app through QR
Smart phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc..
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR
yy The more distance between the unit and the code.
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.
yy When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit 2. Tap an icon for installation.
again.
3. Tap an icon for downloading.
yy When the Bluetooth is not connected,
BLUETOOTH LED will blink. ,,Note
yy When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
device etc.) to this unit or operate the device, connected to the Internet.
the volume level can be synchronized with yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device has a
each other. scanning software application. If you dont
yy You can control Bluetooth device using have one, download one from Google
C/V (Skip) and d/M (Play/Pause) Android Market (Google Play Store).
buttons on the remote control. yy Depending on the area, QR code may not
work.
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Install Music Flow Bluetooth App ,,Note

through Google Android Market yy Music Flow Bluetooth app will be available
(Google Play Store) in the software version as follow;
1. Tap the Google Android Market (Google Play -- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)
Store) icon. yy If you use Music Flow Bluetooth app for
2. In the search bar, type in the Music Flow operation, there would be some differences
Bluetooth and search it. between Music Flow Bluetooth app and the
supplied remote control. Use the supplied
3. In the search result list, find and tap Music Flow
remote control as necessary.
Bluetooth to start downloading Bluetooth app.
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device,
4. Tap an icon for installation.
Music Flow Bluetooth app may not work.
5. Tap an icon for downloading.
yy After connection of Music Flow Bluetooth
,,Note app, music may be output from your device.
In this case, try connecting procedure again.
3 yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet. yy If you operate the other applications or
change the settings on your Bluetooth
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yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is device while using Music Flow Bluetooth
equipped with Google Android Market app, Music Flow Bluetooth app may operate
(Google Play Store). abnormally.
yy When Music Flow Bluetooth app operates
abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and
Activate Bluetooth with the connection of Music Flow Bluetooth app
Music Flow Bluetooth App and then try to connect again.

Music Flow Bluetooth app helps to connect your yy Depending on the smart phone's operating
Bluetooth device to this unit. system, you have some differences for Music
Flow Bluetooth operation.
1. Tap Music Flow Bluetooth app icon on the home
screen to open Music Flow Bluetooth app, and yy Even though Bluetooth connection will be
go to the main menu. disconnected, you can use Music Flow
Bluetooth app when you change the
2. Tap [Menu] and select the unit you want. function.
3. If you want to get more information to operate, yy Additional features offered by "Music Flow
tap [Setting] and tap [Help] menu. Bluetooth" app may not work depending on
distance the between this unit and
Bluetooth device and wireless conditions.
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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
each sound mode button.

Sound effect Description

Analyzes the property of input
ASC
sound and provides the sound
(Adaptive Sound
optimized for the content in
Control)
real time.
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound. 3
You can enjoy more immersive

Operating
CINEMA
and cinematic surround sound.

,,Note
yy In some of sound effect mode, some
speakers, theres no sound or low sound.
It depends on the mode of sound and the
source of audio, it is not defective.
yy You may need to reset the sound effect
mode, after switching the input, sometimes
even after the sound file changed.

Adjust the woofer level settings

You can adjust the sound level of woofer as your
preference.
Press WOOFER LEVEL o or WOOFER LEVEL p
to adjust the sound level of the woofer.

,,Note
When the subwoofer level reaches maximum or
minimum, Standby LED on the main unit turns
on for 2 seconds.
 22 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.
The unit does not yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
work properly. Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

yy The power cord is unplugged.

No Power Plug in the power cord.
yy Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yy Incorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.
yy The mute function is activated.
No sound
Press (Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
4 yy When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
Troubleshooting

No woofer sound yy Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Refer to the page 13.)

yy The Auto LED Off function is activated.

No display Press any button to check the current function or turn off the Auto LED Off
function.(Refer to the page 15.)

yy The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 7 m.
The remote control yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
does not work Remove the obstacle.
properly.
yy The batteries in the remote control is exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new one.

The AUTO POWER yy Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
function does not Bluetooth device.
work. yy Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

LG Sound Sync does yy Check connection of LG Sound Sync (Optical or wireless).
not work.
yy Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.
 Troubleshooting 23

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
yy Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.
yy With the sound bar connected to the TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting
When you feel the on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
output sound of the
unit is low. yy 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].
yy Change Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.

NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

This device may have yy Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area. 4
wireless interference. yy Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

Troubleshooting
yy When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or
sound bar.
yy When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.
Bluetooth device may yy When there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave) using
malfunction or make same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible
noise in the following each other.
cases. yy When to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance
between the products as close as possible each other.
yy When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is
disconnected and also malfunction may occur.
 24 Appendix

Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

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. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

5
Appendix
 Appendix 25

Specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Approx. 880 mm x 62 mm x 90 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(34.6 inches x 2.4 inches x 3.5 inches)
Net Weight Approx. 1.8 kg (3.9 lb)
Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Available Digital Input
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Audio Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input
Dolby Digital, PCM
Audio format

Inputs
OPT. IN (Digital audio in) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
PORT. IN (Portable in) 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Amplifier (RMS Output power)

Total 100 W
Front 25 W x 2 (4 at 1 khz, THD 10%)
Subwoofer 50 W (4 at 100 Hz, THD 10%) 5

Appendix
Subwoofer
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 4
Rated Input Power 50 W
Max. Input Power 100 W
Approx. 156 mm x 300 mm x 281 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(6.1 inch x 11.8 inch x11.0 inch)
Net Weight Approx. 2.9 kg (6.3 lb)

yy Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

 26 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.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
5 strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
as these might damage the surface of the unit.
Appendix
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