OWNER’S MANUAL 2.1 ch Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. NB3540 (NB3540, S34A2-D) www.lg.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Disposal of your old appliance 1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 2. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 3.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 23 24 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 Safety Information Unique features Introduction – Symbols used in this manual Remote control Front panel Rear panel Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall 2 Connecting 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 Connecting the AC adapter Wireless subwoofer connection Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable Optional equipment connection – PORT.
Getting Started Unique features 1 Auto power down Getting Started 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 2.1 ch mode. LG Sound Sync Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.
Getting Started Remote control 7 • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input source. OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL directly. MUTE i : Mutes the sound. VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume. • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 19.) AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started 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) Rear panel A DC. IN 25 V 0 2 A C USB port B PORT. IN : Portable input D OPT.
Getting Started 9 Installing the sound bar Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Refer to pp. 13 - 15.) >>Caution 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. 1 Getting Started You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
Getting Started Mounting the main unit on a wall 1 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position. TV You can mount the main unit on a wall. Getting Started Preparation materials Unit Wall bracket install guide Wall bracket Screws 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.
Getting Started 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below. 11 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly. 1 ,,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. >>Caution yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
Connecting Connecting the AC adapter Wireless subwoofer connection 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter input. 2 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Connecting >>Caution Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
Connecting 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-green. 4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer. 13 Connecting to your TV Using an OPTICAL cable 1. Connect the OPT.
Connecting Optional equipment connection OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack. PORT. (Portable) IN connection 2 Connecting To the optical output jack of external device MP3 player, etc... 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. (Portable) IN connector of the unit. 2.
Connecting Connect a USB to the USB gender changer when the unit is mounted on the wall. 15 USB device requirement yy Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not supported. yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation. yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched. yy To prevent data loss, back up all data. yy The unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC. The unit can not be used as a storage device.
Connecting Playable file Sampling Frequency MP3 : WMA : OGG : FLAC : WAV : 2 within 32 to 48 kHz within 32 to 48 kHz within 32 to 48 kHz within 32 to 192 kHz within 32 to 48 kHz ,,Note yy Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below.
Operating 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 Stop Playback Pause Do this Press Z. ,,Note yy The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit. yy Repeat/Random playback operates as follows. On Display Plays songs on USB device in order. RPT1 Plays a same song repeatedly.
Operating Other operations DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 3 Displaying file and input source You can display various information of the input source by pressing INFO. Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using DRC. USB : File information contained on a USB (MP3/ WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV) AV Sync Sleep timer setting When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and images may not be matched. In the case, this function can adjust the delay time.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. This unit recognizes input signals such as optical, Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes suitable function automatically. When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and select the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device.
Operating ,,Note yy To change to optical function, it needs 5 seconds of no signal. yy If you are using LG TV function, this unit does not react to the Bluetooth connection. yy If you are using Bluetooth function, this unit does not react to LG TV connection. yy Auto function change does not operate if your Bluetooth device or LG TV has never been paired with this unit. 3 yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually.
Operating 21 With wired connection With wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control. 2. Select LG TV function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected. Optical cable 3.
Operating 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. 3 Operating Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® wireless technology does not incur any charges.
Operating 23 ,,Note yy When using Bluetooth® technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case below : -- There is a 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. yy This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.
Operating 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 Remote” to start downloading Bluetooth app. 4. Tap an icon for installation. 5. Tap an icon for downloading. 3 ,,Note Operating yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
Operating 25 Sound adjustment Adjust volume level automatically Setting sound effect This unit supports Auto volume function that automatically adjusts the volume level. This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT. When the output sound is too loud or too low, press AUTO VOLUME on the remote control. So you can enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.
Operating Controlling a TV with the supplied remote control You can control your TV using the buttons below. AV/INPUT VOL+ PR/CH VOL- PR/CH 3 Operating Button Operation MUTEi 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 Power) Turn the TV on or off. VOL o/p Adjust the volume of the TV. PR/CH W/S Scan up or down through memorized channels.
Troubleshooting 27 Troubleshooting PROBLEM The unit does not work properly. No Power 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. yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. yy The power cord is unpluged. Plug in the power cord. yy Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.
Troubleshooting 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. When you feel the output sound of the unit is low. yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
Appendix 29 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 the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic.
Appendix Specifications General (NB3540) AC adapter requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Dimensions (W x H x D) (770 x 35 x 75) mm Net Weight (Approx.) 1.3 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Input/Output OPT. IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1 PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1 Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency 32 kHz, 44.
Appendix 31 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.
