OWNER’S MANUAL Portable Bluetooth Speaker Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODELS PL2/PL2W/PL2B/PL2M/PL2P/PL2C/PL2S MFL71701905 2005_Rev01 www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 3 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. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements. CAUTION when using this product in environments of low humidity Do not overload wall outlets.
Getting Started Symbols ~ 1 0 Refers to alternating current (AC). Refers to direct current (DC). Getting Started Refers to class II equipment. 1 Refers to stand-by. ! Refers to “ON” (power). Refers to dangerous voltage.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 1 1 Getting Started 3 Troubleshooting 2 6 6 7 8 Safety Information Unique features Introduction Front Side 26 Troubleshooting 4 Appendix 2 Operating 27 27 28 Trademarks and Licenses Handling the Unit Specifications 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 Charging the speaker – Charging with the AC adapter – Checking the charging status Basic Operations – Using power button – Bluetooth Connection – Bluetooth LED status – Simple Operation Guide Handsfr
1 Getting Started Unique features Introduction Auto Power Off Symbol used in this manual Getting Started This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption. (Page 25) AUX (Portable In) Listen to music from your portable device. (Smart phone, Notebook, etc.) BLUETOOTH® Listen to music stored on your Bluetooth device. LG XBOOM LG XBOOM is an app designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest audio devices.
Getting Started 7 Front b d e c 1 Getting Started a f g h i j a Power LED b Bluetooth LED c SOUND BOOST LED d 1 Turns On / Off: Press it. ej - Adds a Bluetooth device for multi phone pairing. (Press and hold j for 2 seconds) - Changes to Bluetooth mode in AUX mode. (Press j) * When you connect the 3.5 mm stereo cable, the function is changed to AUX mode. - Press and hold j for 7 seconds for Bluetooth Initialization. f P Turn down the volume. g O Turn up the volume.
Getting Started Side 1 Getting Started b c f d a e a Battery LED b RESET button c 3 DUAL Connects two speakers for Dual Mode. (Page 23-24) d AUX Listens to music from your portable device.
Operating Charging the speaker Checking the charging status When speaker's battery is charging, you can check the charging status by Battery LED. Charging with the AC adapter This speaker uses built-in battery. Before using it, charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter. Off / LED 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the AC adapter. On Description Battery is fully charged. (DC IN) port of the 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Battery is charging.
Operating Basic Operations Bluetooth LED status Check the Bluetooth LED blinks before connecting Bluetooth device. Using power button 2 Operating LED Power On / Off Press the 1 button. Bluetooth Connection LG-PL2(XX) Status Description Bluetooth LED blinks with the sound. Searching for Bluetooth device. Bluetooth LED turns on with the sound. Bluetooth device is connected. ,,Note yy In AUX mode, Bluetooth LED turns off.
Operating 11 Simple Operation Guide Function How to Status Press the 1 button. Power LED turns on with the sound. Power Off Press the 1 button. Power LED turns off with the sound. Bluetooth pairing When Bluetooth LED blinks, select LG-PL2 (XX) from device list on your Bluetooth device. Bluetooth LED turns on with the sound. Multi phone pairing Press and hold j for 2 seconds to add another Bluetooth device. During the search for another device, the Bluetooth LED blinks.
Operating Handsfree Function You can receive incoming call on your Bluetooth device to this unit. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device. ,,Note yy During Handsfree Function, Voice Command is not supported. yy Only smartphone is available to use this function. yy To adjust the call volume, press P, O buttons on the unit. yy In Dual Mode, you can receive a call on only main speaker due to audio howling.
Operating 13 Voice Command You can speak to operate the voice command of your smartphone through speaker’s microphone by using the voice command app or the Siri. ,,Note Make sure use the smart device that has voice command. ,,Note yy During Handsfree Function, Voice Command is not supported. yy When voice command time limit exceeded on smart devices, this function automatically cancel.
Operating Sound Effect Sound Effect is optimally tuned in UK's high-end audio company MERIDIAN. MERIDIAN technology provides wide sound field and powerful sound. You can select a desired sound effect by using SOUND BOOST button. 2 Operating Setting Sound effect Off / LED Function Standard SOUND BOOST Description You can enjoy High-fidelity sound with balanced and natural. You can enjoy the wide sound field and powerful sound.
Operating 15 Listening to Music from Your External Device The unit can be used to listen to the music from many types of external device. 1. Turn the power on by pressing 1 button. 2. Connect the external device to the AUX (3.5mm) connector of the unit. 3. Turn the external device on and start playing. ,,Note yy When you connect the 3.5 mm stereo cable, the function is changed to AUX mode automatically. yy When the j button is pressed during this mode, it will switch to Bluetooth mode.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology About BLUETOOTH Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. 2 Operating The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.
Operating 17 3. Select “LG-PL2 (XX)”. LG-PL2(XX) ,,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 close. However you may experience issues in the cases below : -- There is an obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device. yy XX means the last two digits of Bluetooth address.
Operating Controls connected Bluetooth device You can control connected Bluetooth device from the unit; play, pause, skip, volume ,,Note yy Only Android OS and iOS is available to use this function. 2 yy This function may not be supported depending on the Bluetooth device, or operated differently.
Operating 19 Multi phone pairing 3. Select "LG-PL2 (XX)" from device list on another Bluetooth device. The unit can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Pairing with Two Devices LG-PL2(XX) 1. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device. (Page 16-18) 2 -- Then the speaker is connection with 2 Bluetooth devices. 4. When connection of 2 Bluetooth devices are successful, Bluetooth LED will turn on. 2 seconds -- Then Bluetooth LED blinks with the sound.
Operating ,,Note 2 yy When you use Dual Mode, the multi phone pairing connection is not supported. Press 3 DUAL button to cancel Dual Mode. yy After multi-pairing connection, it takes a little time for the music to be played depending on the Bluetooth devices. yy You can connect this unit with up to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously by using the same method as described on the previous page.
Operating 21 Using the "LG XBOOM" App ,,Note Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your Bluetooth Device There are two ways to install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your Bluetooth Device. yy Only Android OS is available to use “LG XBOOM” app with this unit. Install “LG XBOOM” App through QR code yy It is recommended to use the latest version of app. 1. Install “LG XBOOM” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.
Operating Install “LG XBOOM” 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 XBOOM” and search it. 2 3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG XBOOM” to start downloading Bluetooth app. Operating ,,Note yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet. yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
Operating 23 Dual Mode Connection You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two speakers. For enjoying Dual Mode, you need to purchase another speaker. 2. If two speakers are connected, Bluetooth LED of the Main speaker turns on and Bluetooth LED of the Other speaker turns off. First hear beep sound at main speaker, and then at other speaker. 2 speaker : Main speaker is to set L (Left) channel and turns on Bluetooth LED.
Operating ,,Note yy When you enjoy Dual Mode, Multi phone pairing is not supported. -- Main speaker ( ) connects only one Bluetooth device. yy In Dual Mode, you can connect only the main speaker( ) with the Bluetooth device. 2 yy If you turn the power off and then on again, two speakers need to be reconnection for using Dual Mode. Operating yy If the units fail to connect Dual Mode, go to step 1 and try again.
Operating 25 Other Operation Resetting If have a malfunction with the speaker, press the RESET button using an object like a thin pin. Then speaker turns off. Press 1 button to try turning on speaker again. Notice for Auto Power Off When the unit is in Bluetooth mode without music playback for 15 minutes or in AUX mode without button operation for 6 hours, this unit is turned off automatically. The function can be turned on or off.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Correction No Power. yy The battery is discharged. Recharge the battery. yy Connect the unit to the power supply with the AC adapter. yy The unit or your smart device’s volume is set to minimum. Check and adjust the volume of the unit or Bluetooth device’s volume. No sound or sound distortion. yy When you use an external device at high volume, the sound quality may be deteriorated. Lower the volume of the devices.
Appendix 27 Trademarks and Licenses 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. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 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.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 5 V 0 2 A (AC adapter) Built-in rechargeable battery Power consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 126 mm X 82 mm X 80 mm Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 60 % RH Water-proof IPX5 Inputs AUX (Portable in) 4 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) Battery Appendix Battery capacity 1500 mAh Operating time Approx. 10 hours.