ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL SoundPlate™ LAP440W Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LAP440W (LAP440W, S54A2-D) www.lg.com LAP440W-NE_BAUSLLK_ENG.
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1 Getting Started Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION 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 arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 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.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 Getting Started 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 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 Safety Information Unique features Introduction – Symbols used in this manual Accessories Remote control Front panel Rear panel Setting up the unit 2 Connecting 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 Wireless subwoofer connection Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable – Using an HDMI cable – What is SIMPLINK? – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function – Additional information for HDMI Optional equipment connection – HDMI
Getting Started Unique features 1 Auto power down Getting Started This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving consumption. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Designs and specifications of the accessories are subject to change without prior notice. Speaker (easy) setup Listen to sound from TV, DVD or Digital device with vivid 4.1 ch mode.
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 • • • • • • • • • • 1 Getting Started FOLDER W/S : Searches a folder on USB device. AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 22.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started A 1/! (Standby/On) B p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. C F (Function) Selects the function and input source. D Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode. E Display window F Remote sensor >>Caution Precautions in using the touch buttons yy Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. - In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using. yy Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work.
Getting Started 9 Rear panel 1 Getting Started A USB port C HDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / output B OPT. IN : Optical input D AC IN LAP440W-NE_BAUSLLK_ENG.
Getting Started Setting up the unit 1 This unit is designed to be positioned under your TV. Getting Started Before setting up this system with your TV, make sure your TV's specifications. yy Weight >>Caution yy Do not try to set up this unit alone. It may need at least 2 persons to lift your TV. Otherwise it may result in a personal injury and/or property damages. yy Do not connect a CRT type TV to this unit.
Getting Started 2. Connect all the cables of external devices you want to use such as TV, Blu-ray disc player or DVD player. A USB extension cable and a power cord supplied as accessories are also connected. Because it is difficult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation. 3. Place your TV on the center of the unit. >>Caution yy Be careful not to hide control buttons on the top of this unit when you put your TV on the unit.
Getting Started >>Caution 1 yy Do not place your TV on the edge of this unit. Otherwise it may result in a personal injury and/or property damages. Getting Started yy If your TV is over recommended weight (max 38 kg) or has a Base larger in area than the Unit do NOT place TV on the Unit. -- In this case, it is recommended to place this system in another location such as on the shelf under the TV. LAP440W-NE_BAUSLLK_ENG.
Connecting Wireless subwoofer connection 13 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in green continually, you can skip this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer Status Green (Blink) The connection is trying. Green The connection is completed. Red The wireless subwoofer is in standby mode or the connection is failed. Off (No display) The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.
Connecting Connecting to your TV Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of the TV. 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. Using an OPTICAL cable 2 Connecting 1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.
Connecting 15 Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel with the unit ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Connection through HDMI Cable The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit. Your television must support the newest HDMI features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel)) to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with audio system through an HDMI cable.
Connecting Additional information for HDMI yy 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. 2 Connecting - The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. - The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.
Connecting Optional equipment connection 17 For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. HDMI connection For enjoying sound only 2 Connecting You can enjoy the sound 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. To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. 1.
Connecting OPTICAL IN connection USB connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack. Connect a USB device to USB extension cable. USB extension cable 2 Connecting 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 of the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital device etc.) 2.
Connecting yy Depending on some devices, it may not available to recognize the followings on this unit. -- External HDD ,,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 3 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 OFF RPT1 Plays a same song repeatedly. Press d/M. During playback, press d/M.
Operating 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 delay time. 1. Press AV SYNC. ,,Note This function does not operate on USB function. Turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTEi to mute your unit.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off Auto power down This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. 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. 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 23 Auto function change This unit recognizes input signals such as optical, Bluetooth and LG TV 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.
Operating LG Sound Sync You can control some functions of this unit by your TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. The Feature is only compatible with LG TV’s that support LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo is on your TV. With wired connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. Optical cable Controllable function by LG TV's remote control : Volume up/down, mute 3 Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
Operating 25 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control. Using Bluetooth technology 2. Select LG TV function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected. About Bluetooth With wireless connection 3.
Operating Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. 3 Operating 1. Select the Bluetooth function by using FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.
Operating 27 Using Bluetooth App ,,Note Only Android OS is available to use “LG Bluetooth Remote” app with this unit. About “LG Bluetooth Remote” App “LG Bluetooth Remote” app brings a suite of new features to this unit. To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. There are two ways to install“LG Bluetooth Remote”App onto Your Bluetooth Device. 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2.
Operating Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth Remote” App “LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your bluetooth device to this unit. 1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app, and go to the main menu. 2. Tap [Setting] and select the unit you want. 3. If you want to get more information to operate, tap [Setting] and [Help]. 3 ,,Note yy “LG Bluetooth Remote” app will be available in the software version as follow; -- Android O/S : Ver 2.3.
Operating 29 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 modes. You can select a desired sound mode by using the SOUND EFFECT button. 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 31 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 unit connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
Appendix 33 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 (LAP440W) Power 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) (700 x 39.5 x 320) mm Net Weight (Approx.) 3.8 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Input/Output OPT.
Appendix 35 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.
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