LG RL3 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH POWER
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
MODEL
RL3
1905_Rev01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MFL70900915

1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
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Safety Information
CAUTION
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.
This lightning ash 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
sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.

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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
Check the specication page of this owner’s manual
to be certain of the current requirements.
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 re. Periodically examine the
cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service center.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the device.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Symbols
~Refers to alternating current (AC).
0Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1Refers to stand-by.
!Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.

Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Top / Front panel
11 Side / Rear panel
2 Connecting
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – AUX IN 1 Connection
13 – AUX IN 2 Connection
14 – USB Connection
3 Operating
15 Basic Operations
15 – USB Operations
16 – Selecting a folder
and an MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV/M4A
(ALAC) file
17 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
17 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
20 Radio Operations
20 – Listening to the radio
20 – Improving poor FM reception
20 – Presetting the Radio Stations
20 – Deleting all the saved stations
21 Sound adjustment
21 – Setting the sound mode
21 Other Operations
21 – Turn off the sound temporarily
21 – Sleep Timer Setting
21 – Dimmer
22 – Auto power down
22 – AUTO POWER On
23 – Auto function change
24 Setting the Clock
24 – Using your player as an alarm clock
25 LG Sound Sync
26 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
28 Troubleshooting
28 – General
5 Appendix
29 General specifications
30 Trademarks and Licenses
30 Maintenance
30 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection
You can enjoy the sound with two(DUAL mode)
speakers. For enjoying WIRELESS PARTY LINK, you
need to purchase another speaker.

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Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV/M4A (ALAC) le
compatibility with this unit is limited as follows.
ySampling frequency :
MP3: within 32 to 48 kHz
WMA: within 32 to 48 kHz
OGG: within 32 to 48 kHz
FLAC : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/
24 bit)
WAV : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)
M4A (ALAC) : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)
yBit rate :
MP3: within 32 to 320 kbps
WMA: within 40 to 192 kbps
OGG: within 64 to 500 kbps
ySupport channel: Up to 2 channel
yMaximum les : 999
yMaximum folders : 99
yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma” / “.ogg” / “.ac” /
“.wav”/ “.m4a” (ALAC)
yCertain MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV/
M4A (ALAC) les may not be played depending on
the type or format of the le.
Compatible USB Devices
yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yUSB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
yThe USB function of this unit does not support all
USB devices.
USB device requirement
yDevices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.
yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a
few minute to be searched.
yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.
yIf you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
yUsing NTFS le system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)
yThis unit recognizes up to 999 les.
yExternal HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or
hard type USB devices are not supported.
yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
ySome USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control
SET
CLOCK ALARM
*
Replacement of battery
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4and 5
matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1(Standby) : Turns the power on or off.
F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB
AUX (3.5 mm) input AUX 1
AUX input AUX 2
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM
VOL (Volume) +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
SLEEP RDS/SET
CLOCK ALARM PTY
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
PRESET/FOLDER W/S:
- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
(Page 20)
- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/
WAV/M4A (ALAC) les. When a USB containing
MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV/M4A (ALAC) les
in several folders is being played, press PRESET/
FOLDER W/S to select the folder you want to
play.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.
C / V(Skip/Search)
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
N (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono (DUAL mode only).
REPEAT : Listens to your les repeatedly or randomly.
J(Information):
- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le
often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
- Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT
READY.
- Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.
- When these units are successfully connected each
other in DUAL mode of WIRELESS PARTY LINK,
each of connected device names appears in the
each unit.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by
half.)
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • • • • • •
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on
USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
PRESET MEMORY : Stores radio stations.
(Page 20)
PRESET DELETE : Deletes all the saved stations.
(Page 20)
*: The button is not available.

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Top / Front panel
a
Display window
b1(Standby)
Turns the power on or off.
c C/V(Skip/Search)
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a file.
- Selects the radio stations.
N (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono (DUAL mode only).
+/-
Adjusts speaker volume.
dF (Function) /3DUAL
- Selects the function and input source.
- Press and hold to connects two speakers for
DUAL mode in WIRELESS PARTY LINK.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB
AUX (3.5 mm) input AUX 1
AUX input AUX 2
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM
/3
DUAL
bd c
a

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AAUX IN 1
Connect a portable device.
B USB Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
CFM ANTENNA
DAUX IN 2 (L/R)
Connect an auxiliary device.
EPOWER IN
yBe careful to make sure children do not put
their hands or any objects into the *speaker
duct.
* speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)
yThe speakers contain magnet parts, so color
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.
yBe careful that the
speaker does not fall
down. Otherwise it may
result in the speaker
malfunction and cause
personal injury and/ or
property damage.
> Caution
Side / Rear panel
POWERIN
POWER IN
A B C D
E

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Useful functions for using the unit
Function Description To do Do this
BT Lock On/Off
(Page 19)
It allows you to connect a Bluetooth
device only on
BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV
functions.
Initial setting of this function was
set to off.
ON Press and hold N for 5 seconds in
BT (Bluetooth) function.
OFF Press and hold N for 5 seconds in
BT (Bluetooth) function.
Auto Power On
(Page 22)
It allows the unit to turn on
automatically by input signals :
BT (Bluetooth) or LG TV
ON Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
for 5 seconds.
OFF Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
for 5 seconds.

2 Connecting
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Optional Equipment
Connection
AUX IN 1 Connection
Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable
device (MP3 or PMP etc.) to the AUX IN 1 (3.5 mm)
connector.
108&3*/
3.5 mm stereo
cable
MP3 player etc.
AUX IN 2 Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV,
Player, etc) to the AUX IN 2 (L/R) connector.
If your device has only one output for audio(mono),
connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.
POWER IN
Audio cable
DVD, Blu-ray player etc.
WhiteRed

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Connecting
2
Listening to music from your portable
player or external device
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable player or external device.
1. Connect the portable player to the AUX IN 1
connector of the unit.
Or
Connect the external device to the AUX IN 2
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1.
3. Press F/3DUAL to select AUX 1 or AUX 2
function.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.
Automatically switches to the AUX 1 function
when you connect the portable device to the
AUX IN 1 connector.
, Note
USB Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB port on the unit.
USB device
Removing the USB device from the unit :
1. Choose a different function/mode.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
, Note

3 Operating
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Basic Operations
USB Operations
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select USB function by pressing F/3DUAL .
To Do this
Playback Press N.
Pause Press N during playback.
Searching
for a section
within a le
Press and hold C/V during
playback and release it at the point
you want to listen to.
Skipping to
the next/
previous le
Press V to go to the next le.
Playing less than 3 seconds, press
C to go to the previous le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press C
to go to the beginning of the le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly. Refer to the
note for details about the display
change.
yDo not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, etc.)
yRegular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
> Caution
yRepeat/Shufe playback operates as follows.
On Display Description
OFF Plays songs in order, and stops
the playback.
ONE Plays a same song repeatedly
ALL Plays all the songs repeatedly.
SHUFFLE
Plays all the songs once
randomly, and stops the
playback.
yEven after restarting the unit or switching
one function to another, you can listen to
music from the point where it’s last been
played.
, Note

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Selecting a folder
and an MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/
WAV/M4A (ALAC) file
1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S repeatedly on the
remote control until a desired folder appears.
2. Select the file you want by using C/V.
3. Press
N to play it.
yUSB Folders/Files are recognized as below.
*
yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will not
appear.
yFolders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3
FOLDER 7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5
FOLDER 6
yFile will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le
No.14 one by one.
yFiles will be presented in order recorded and
may be presented differently according to the
record circumstances.
*ROOT : the rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”
, Note

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Using BLUETOOTH®
wireless 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.
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.
yAvailable Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc.
yVersion : 4.0
yCodec : SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles.
This unit is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
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 activated on 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.
1. Turn on the unit.
When Bluetooth connection lock is activated,
you can search Bluetooth device in BT function.
, Note
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation. When searching for this unit
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
found may appear in the Bluetooth device display
depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your
unit appears as “LG RL3(XX)”.
yXX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see
“LG RL3(08)” on your Bluetooth device.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,
some devices have a different pairing way. For
details about Bluetooth pairing, refer to your
Bluetooth device manual.
yYou can connect this unit with up to 2
Bluetooth phones simultaneously using the
same method as described above, only in the
Bluetooth function.
yThe multi phone pairing connection is only
supported on Android devices. (Multi phone
pairing connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
yDuring multi phone pairing connection,
phones are muted.
yRemovable/detachable Bluetooth devices
(Ex: Dongle etc.) will not support multi phone
pairing.
, Note

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3. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” appears on the
display window and change to Bluetooth device
name soon. Then “BT” will appear on the display
window.
y"PAIRED" will momentarily appear on the
display when you connect other devices for
multi pairing.
yIf the device name is unavailable, “_” will be
displayed.
, Note
4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
yWhen 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 certain
situations as described below :
- There is an 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.
yIf Bluetooth connection does not work well,
try pairing it again.
yEven if this unit is connected to up to 2
Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth mode,
you can play and control music by using only
one of the connected devices.
, Note
yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection has interference from other
electronic devices.
yDepending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, Notebook, etc.
yThe more distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality
becomes.
yBluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets too far from the unit.
yWhen Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
yWhen a Bluetooth device is not connected,
“READY” appears on the display window.
yWhen you use the BT (Bluetooth) function,
adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.
yWhen you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized with
each other.
yWhen entering the Bluetooth function,
this unit automatically connects to the last
connected Bluetooth device or the device
which played back last.
(Auto connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
, Note

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Controls connected Bluetooth device
You can control connected Bluetooth device by the
unit; play, pause, skip.
yOnly Android OS and iOS is available to use
this function.
yThis function may not be supported
depending on the Bluetooth device, or
operated differently.
, Note
Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK)
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
BT (Bluetooth) function to prevent unintended
Bluetooth connection.
To turn on this function, press and hold N for about
5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.
“ON - BT LOCK” appears then you can limit
Bluetooth connection.
To turn off this function, press and hold N for about
5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.
“OFF - BT LOCK” appears.
Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to
On, this unit turns on by Auto Power function.
Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it.
(Page 22)
, Note

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Radio Operations
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
Listening to the radio
1. Press F/3DUAL until FM appears in the
display window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote
control or C/V on the unit until the frequency
indication starts to change, then release. Scanning
stops when the unit tunes in a station.
Or
Manual tuning :
Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or
C/V on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on
the remote control or pressing +/- on the unit
repeatedly.
Improving poor FM reception
Press N. This will change the tuner from stereo to
mono and usually improve the reception
(DUAL mode only).
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press F/3DUAL until FM appears in the display
window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+ on the remote control or
C/V on the unit.
3. Press PRESET MEMORY on the remote control.
A preset number will blink in the display window.
4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control to select the preset number you want.
5. Press PRESET MEMORY on the remote control.
The station is stored.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
7. To listen a preset station, press
PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote control.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press PRESET DELETE on the remote control.
“DEL”, “ALL” will flash up alternately on the unit
display.
2. Press PRESET DELETE on the remote control to
erase all the saved radio stations. “DELETED ALL”
will scroll on the unit display.