Wireless Sound Bar: Owner'S Manual
Wireless Sound Bar: Owner'S Manual
Wireless Sound Bar: Owner'S Manual
Wireless
Sound Bar
MODEL
LAS454B (LAS454B, S55A3-D)
www.lg.com
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CAUTION CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN instructions.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
accumulator. the manufacturer.
Safety way to remove the battery from the 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 1
To prevent contamination of the environment and when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
Getting Started
bring on possible threat to human and animal health, avoid injury from tip-over.
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, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
INSTRUCTIONS cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
1. Read these instructions. does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
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.
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 or
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found transmitter.
to 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 against airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
harmful interference in a residential installation. This devices because their signals could interfere with
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio critical aircraft instruments.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Responsible Party :
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interference to radio communications. However, there Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a TEL. : +1-800-243-0000
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 user’s 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.
Table of Contents
1
1 Getting Started 3 Operating
2 Safety Information 15 Operations
6 Unique features 15 – DRC (Dynamic range control)
6 – Auto power down 15 – Turn off the sound temporarily
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6 – Portable In 15 – Using your TV remote control
6 Introduction 16 – AUTO POWER On/Off
6 – Symbols used in this manual 16 – Auto function change
6 Accessories 17 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
7 Remote control 17 – Listening to music stored on the
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8 Front panel BLUETOOTH devices
8 Rear panel 18 Sound adjustment
9 Installing the sound bar 18 – Setting the surround mode
10 Mounting the main unit on a wall 18 – Adjust the woofer level settings
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2 Connecting 4 Troubleshooting
12 Wireless subwoofer connection 19 Troubleshooting
13 Connecting to your TV 20 NOTES to use wireless
13 – Using an OPTICAL cable 5
14 Optional equipment connection
14 – OPTICAL IN connection
5 Appendix
14 – PORT. IN connection 21 Trademarks and licenses
22 Specifications
23 Maintenance
23 – Handling the unit
energy consumption.
Portable In
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3
player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..)
>>Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
F : Changes input sources.
STANDARD : Selects STANDARD sound effect 1
VOICE : Selects VOICE sound effect
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CINEMA : Selects CINEMA sound effect
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
DRC ON/OFF : Turns on or off DRC function. (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.)
Replacement of battery
Front panel
1 A B C
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G D E F G
G Speakers
Rear panel
A
B
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device you want. (Refer to pages 13 - 14.)
>>Caution
yy 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.
yy Be careful not to make scratches on the
surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when
installing or moving them.
Mounting the main unit 2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill some
on a wall holes. A guide sheet (Wall Bracket Install guide) is
supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point
1 to drill.
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
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>>Caution ,,Note
Because it is difficult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
before installation. mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. Please
purchase it.
Prepare screws and brackets.
Unit
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide. 5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown
4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the below.
illustration below.
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>>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.
,,Note
Detach the unit from the bracket as shown
below.
Red The wireless subwoofer is in -- The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up
standby mode or the connection alternately in red and yellow-green.
is failed. 4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit and
Off (No The power cord of wireless the wireless subwoofer.
display) subwoofer is disconnected. 5. Connect them again after the LED of the main
unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for off.
the first time The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will be
paired automatically when you turn on the main
1. Connect the power cord of the wireless
unit.
subwoofer to the outlet.
-- When the connection is completed, you can
2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and wireless
see the yellow-green LED on the subwoofer.
subwoofer will be automatically connected.
,,Note
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer yy It takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
When your connection is not completed, you can see
communicate with each other and make
the red LED or the blinking of yellow-green LED on
sounds.
the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does not
make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below yy The closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
steps. the better sound quality. It is recommended
to install the main unit and the subwoofer as
1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum
close as possible and avoid the cases below.
by pressing VOL p button repeatedly until
standby LED on the main unit blinks slowly. -- There is a obstacle between the main unit
and the subwoofer.
2. Press and hold (Mute) on the remote control
-- There is a device using same frequency
for about 3 seconds. with this wireless connection such as
-- The standby LED on the main unit blinks a medical equipment, a microwave or a
quickly. wireless LAN device.
Connecting
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
Optical on the manufacturers or models of your TV..
cable
OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
the OPTICAL IN jack.
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Connecting
To the digital
optical output jack of
external device
Operating
Using your TV remote control
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 3 seconds.
To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF
about 3 seconds.
,,Note
yy Supported TV brands
LG Panasonic Philips Samsung
Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio
there is no signal for a certain period of time music on the Bluetooth device.
from the external device.
yy If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot
,,Note
To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds
be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
of no signal.
function. However the unit can be turned on
by AUTO POWER function when optical signal
comes in after 5 seconds 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 turn off the unit.
yy When you turn on this unit for the first time,
Auto Power function is turned on status.
Operating
depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your
Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA unit appears as “LG LAS454B (XX)”.
etc.
,,Note
yy XX means the last two digits of
BLUETOOTH Profiles Bluetooth address. For example, if your
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, unit has a Bluetooth address such as
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG LAS454B
unit is compatible with following profile. (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
Codec : SBC some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
Troubleshooting
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.
yy When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth 4
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
Troubleshooting
yy The power cord of woofer is not connected.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
No woofer sound
yy Pairing between the unit and woofer gets disconnected.
Connect the unit and woofer. (Refer to the page 12.)
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.
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 with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on
When you feel the 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.
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.
Appendix
together are registered trademarks, and DTS
Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Specifications
General
Power requirements 120 V ~ 60 Hz
27 W
Power consumption Networked standby : 0.5 W
(If all network ports are activated.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 950 mm x 71 mm x 47 mm (37.4 inch x 2.8 inch x 1.9 inch)
Net Weight Approx. 2.47 kg (5.4 lb)
Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Inputs
Digital audio in (OPTICAL IN) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
Portable in (PORT. IN) 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Available Digital Input Audio
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, PCM
Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power consumption 33 W
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 3Ω
Rated Input Power 200 W
Max. Input Power 400 W
Approx. 171 mm x 390 mm x 261mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(6.7 inch x 15.3 inch x 10.2 inch)
Net Weight Approx. 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs)
Maintenance
Appendix