LG NB2020A User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
NB2020A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Sound Bar System
www.lg.com
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Getting Started2
Getting Started
1
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 su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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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 shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall 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.
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. 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
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, 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 appliance. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. hen installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery or 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. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
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Getting Started 3
Getting Started
1
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Accessories
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 Remote control
8 Top panel
8 Rear panel
9 Installing the sound bar
9 Installing the cover foot
2 Connecting
10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
11 Optional Equipment Connection
11 – OPTICAL In connection
3 Operating
12 Operations
12 – DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)
12 – AV Sync
12 – AUTO POWER DOWN
12 – AUTO POWER On/Off
12 – Turn off the sound temporarily
13 – Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
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Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
14 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
15 Maintenance
15 – Handling the Unit
16 Trademarks and Licenses
17 Specifications
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Getting Started6
Getting Started
1
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote control (1) Batteries_ size AAA (1)
Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template
(1)
Wall mount bracket (2)
Optical cable (1) Cover foot (2)
Introduction
Symbols Used in this Manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
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Getting Started
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Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and insert (size AAA) battery with
and matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •
1(Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
DOLBY DRC (ON/ OFF) : Sets the Dobly DRC.
• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •
: Mutes the sound.
VOL -/+ : Adjusts speaker volume.
AV SYNC -/+ : Synchronizes the audio and video.
yWhen the volume reaches the highest/
lowest level and you push VOL+/- on the
remote control again, red LED on the unit
turns on for 2 seconds to signal on what the
volume level is.
yWhen the unit turns on, volume of the unit
will rise gradually to the volume level set at
the unit turned o.
, Note
• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •
TV Control buttons: See page 13.
AUTO POWER (ON/OFF) : This function
automatically powers the unit ON/OFF.
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Getting Started
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Top panel
A1(Standby/On)
B– / + (Volume)
Adjusts speaker volume.
Rear panel
AS/W Download Connector - Only for service. BOPTICAL IN
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Getting Started 9
Getting Started
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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.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to
the device. (Refer to page11)
Installing the cover
foot
You can extend the height of the unit.
1. Turn the unit upside down.
2. After detaching a release layer on the cover
foot, Put it on the foot of the unit.
3. Attached the foot firmly to the unit by pressing
it on.
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Connecting10
Connecting
2
Mounting the main
unit on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Prepare screws and brackets.
Unit
Wall mount bracket
Wall Mount Bracket
Installation Template
1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall Mount
Bracket Installation Template with the bottom
of TV and attach to the position.
TV
2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill holes.
A guide sheet (Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Template) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to
check the point to drill.
Wall Mount Bracket Installation Template
Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
, Note
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Connecting 11
Connecting
2
3. Remove the Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Template.
4. Fix the brackets with screws (not supplied) as
shown in the illustration below.
5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown
below.
yDo not hang onto the installed unit and
avoid any impact to the unit.
ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it
does not fall o. If the unit falls o, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
> Caution
Detach the unit from the bracket as shown
below.
, Note
Optional Equipment
Connection
OPTICAL In connection
Connect an optical output of external devices to
the OPTICAL IN connector.
To the digital
optical output
jack of external
device
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3 Operating
Operating12
Operating
3
Operations
DOLBY DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down (Dolby Digital only). Set to DOLBY DRC by
pressing DOLBY DRC ON.
To cancel DOLBY DRC, press DOLBY DRC OFF.
AV Sync
When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and
images may not match. In that case, this function
can adjust the delay time.
Use AV SYNC -/+ to scroll up and down through
the delay amount, which you can set between
0 and 300ms.
When the AV SYNC reaches the highest/lowest
level and you push AV SYNC -/+ on remote
control again, red LED on the unit turns on for
2 seconds to signal what the AV SYNC level is.
, Note
AUTO POWER DOWN
This unit turns o automatically to save power
consumption if no signal is transmitted to the unit
for about 25 minutes.
But the unit can turn on automatically based on the
[AUTO POWER] function you've set.
AUTO POWER On/Off
This function automatically turns on the unit when
you turn on the external device (TV, DVD player,
Blu-ray player etc.) connected to the unit by optical
cable. Turn on this function by pressing AUTO
POWER ON.
To cancel it, press AUTO POWER OFF.
If you don’t connect external device to the unit
by optical cable or there is no digital input, the
unit is turned o after 15 minutes when you
turn on this function.
, Note
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone.
Red LED on the unit blinks at intervals of 2
seconds to signal that the unit is in mute
mode.
, Note
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Operating 13
Operating
3
Controlling a TV with
the Supplied Remote
Control
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
(LG TV only.)
Button Operation
MUTE Turn the TV’s volume on or
o
INPUT
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.
1(TV POWER) Turn the TV on or o.
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the
TV.
PR/CH w/s Scan up or down through
memorized channels.
yDepending on the TV being connected, you
may not be able to control your TV using
some of the buttons.
yThe remote control of the unit performs
basic operation of your TV. Please use the
TV’s remote control to enjoy advanced
operation of your TV.
, Note
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Troubleshooting14
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTION
No Power
Plug in the power cord.
Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.
No sound Check the OPTICAL IN connection.
The remote
control does
not work
properly.
The remote control is too far from the unit.
Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7m).
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
Remove the obstacle.
The battery in the remote control is exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new one.
The AUTO
POWER
function does
not work.
Depending on the connected device by the optical cable, this function may not operate.
When you
sense that
outputted
sound of the
unit is low.
Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
ySwitch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.
yWith the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV
Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
yWith the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on
Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].
yChange Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.
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Appendix 15
Appendix
5
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
yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.
yWiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yDo not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.
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Appendix16
Appendix
5
Trademarks and
Licenses
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS,
the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Appendix 17
Appendix
5
Specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to main label.
Power consumption Refer to main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D) (35.4 x 2.3 x 3.3) inches
Net Weight (Approx.) 5.7 lbs
Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Inputs
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL IN) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
Amplier
Stereo mode 20 W + 20 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz)
Designs and specications are subject to change
without prior notice.
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