OWNER’S MANUAL Wireless Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL LAC553B (LAC553B, S45A1-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 shall 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.
Getting Started Declaration of Conformity 1 Getting Started Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V., declares that this Wireless Sound Bar is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity may be requested through the following postal address: LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 Operating 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 Safety Information Unique features – Auto power down – Portable In Introduction – Symbols used in this manual Accessories Remote control Front panel Rear panel Installing the sound bar 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 Operations – DRC (Dynamic range control) – Turn off the sound temporarily – Using your TV remote control – AUTO POWER On/Off – Auto function change Using BLUETOOTH® technology – Listening to musi
Getting Started Unique features 1 Auto power down Getting Started This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving energy consumption. Portable In Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..) Introduction Symbols used in this manual ,,Note Indicates special notes and operating features. >>Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Getting Started Remote control 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF. F : Changes input sources. STANDARD : Selects STANDARD sound effect. 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 13.) WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of subwoofer.
Getting Started Front panel A 1 B C Getting Started G D E F A 1/! (Standby/On) B F (Function) Selects the function and input source. C p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. D Standby LED It lights up in red on standby mode. E Remote sensor G F Function LED ,,Note yy You can check current function through the LED. yy This unit turns off LED If there is no key input for 20 seconds. To display LED, press any button.
Getting Started 9 Installing the sound bar You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. >>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.
Connecting Wireless subwoofer connection 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. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer 2 Connecting LED Color Status Yellow-green (Blink) The connection is trying. Yellow-green The connection is completed. Red The wireless subwoofer is in standby mode or the connection is failed.
Connecting 11 Connecting to your TV Using an OPTICAL cable 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable. ,,Note yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover. yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.
Connecting Optional equipment connection PORT. IN connection OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. 2 Connecting MP3 player, etc... To the digital optical output jack of external device 1. Connect the OPTICAL 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 until the function is selected. 3. Listen to sound. 4.
Operating 13 Operations Auto power down 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. You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Optical or Bluetooth. This unit recognizes input signals such as optical and Bluetooth. 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 15 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. Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA etc. BLUETOOTH Profiles In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.This unit is compatible with following profile.
Operating ,,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. 3 yy You should connect your Bluetooth device to this unit again when you restart it.
Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting PROBLEM 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. The unit does not work properly. 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 PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. When you feel the output sound of the unit is low. 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 TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
Appendix 19 Trademarks and licenses All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Bluetooth wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic. Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology can be operated via the Cascade if the connection was made via Bluetooth wireless technology. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label. Refer to main label. 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 Net Weight Approx. 2.47 kg Operating temperature 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.
Appendix 21 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.
