OWNER’S MANUAL Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SH2 (SH2, SPH2B-P) www.lg.com MFL69483131 Copyright © 2017-2018 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 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 Getting Started How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 Operating 2 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 13 13 13 Safety Information Unique features Introduction – Symbols used in this manual Accessories Remote control Front panel Rear panel Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall Connecting the subwoofer – Attaching the subwoofer to the unit Connecting to your TV – Using an Optical cable 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 21 21 21 Operations – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Turn off the sound tem
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. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.
Getting Started Remote control 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF. F : Changes input sources. ASC : Selects ASC(Adaptive Sound Control) sound effect. STANDARD : Selects STANDARD 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.
Getting Started Front panel A B 1 Getting Started C A Remote sensor B F (Function) Selects the function and input source. p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. 1 (Power) Switches to power on or standby mode. D E F G G Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode. ,,Note yy You can check current function through the LED. ,,Note Precautions in using the touch buttons yy Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.
Getting Started 9 Rear panel A 1 Getting Started B C D A Power cord C OPT. IN : Optical input B SUB WOOFER(4Ω) Connector D PORT.
Getting Started Installing the sound bar 1 You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. Getting Started Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the 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.
Getting Started Mounting the main unit on a wall 11 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position. 1 You can mount the main unit on a wall. Getting Started >>Caution Because it is difficult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation. 2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should drill some holes.
Getting Started 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below. 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly. 1 Getting Started ,,Note Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD -16 x 30) for the mounting. 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit. ,,Note To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order. >>Caution yy Do not install this unit upside down.
Connecting 13 Connecting the subwoofer Connecting to your TV Attaching the subwoofer to the unit 1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an Optical cable. Using an Optical cable To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad. 2 Optical cable 2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F button repeatedly.
Connecting Optional equipment connection Portable In connection Optical In connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack. MP3 player, etc... 2 Connecting To the optical output jack of external device Optical cable 1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack of your TV (or digital device etc.) 2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing F button repeatedly. 3. Listen to sound.
Operating 15 Operations DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby Digital only). This function turns on or off you press DRC ON/OFF. Turn off the sound temporarily Press (Mute) to mute your unit. To cancel it, press (Mute) again on the remote control or change the volume level. The LED on the unit turns off if no key is input for 20 seconds.
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 to the 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 17 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. Optical cable Controllable function by LG TV's remote control : Volume up/down, mute Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH® technology About BLUETOOTH Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The sound may be interrupted when the connection is interfered with by the other electronic waves or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. 3 Operating Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.
Operating 19 ,,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 You should connect your Bluetooth device to this unit again when you restart it.
Operating Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” 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 “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app. 4. Tap an icon for installation. 5. Tap an icon for downloading. 3 yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
Operating 21 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. You can enjoy optimized sound. CINEMA You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM The unit does not work properly. 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 Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off. No Power yy The power cord is unplugged.
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. When you feel the output sound of the unit is low. yy With the sound bar connected to the TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
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.
Appendix 25 Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency Available Digital Input Audio format Refer to the main label. Refer to the main label. Networked standby : 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) Approx. 880 mm x 62 mm x 90 mm (34.6 inch x 2.4 inch x 3.5 inch) Approx. 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) 5 % to 90 % 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.
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.
