LG PK3 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Portable
Bluetooth
Speaker
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODELS
PK3 / PK3B / PK3-N/PK3L
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved
www.lg.com

Getting Started2
Getting Started
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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.
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
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
minimum distances 10cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation;
distance minimale 10cm autour de l'appareil pour une aération suffisante;
attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
il convient d'attirer l'attention sur les problèmes d'environnement dus à la mise au déchet des piles;
the use of apparatus in moderate climates.
si l'appareil est destiné à être utilisé sous un climat tempéré et
batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
les batteries (bloc de batteries ou batteries installées) ne doivent pas être exposées à une chaleur excessive telle
que celle du soleil, d'un feu ou d'origine similaire.
Caution Marking and rating plate was located at bottom enclosure of the apparatus.
Les marquages sont inscrits en bas de l'appareil. Les précautions d'emploi sont inscrites en bas de l'appareil.
product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
AVIS: pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc
électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie
et l’humidité.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION:
c
AVIS: il convient de ne pas placer sur l'appareil de
sources de flammes nues, telles que des bougies
allumées
andles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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 adhe
il convient que l'aération ne soit pas gênée par
l'obstruction des ouvertures d'aération par des objets
tels que journaux, nappes, rideaux, etc.
red to.

Getting Started 3
Getting Started
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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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers
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. When
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 a 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.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
CAUTION when using this product in environments
of low humidity
It may cause static electricity in environments of
low humidity.
It is recommended to use this product after
touching any metal object which conducts
electricity.
ATTENTION
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement.
Ne remplacer que par le même type ou un type équivalent.

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Getting Started
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FCC 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.
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 off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measure
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body.

Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique features
6 Introduction
7 Front
8 Rear
2 Operating
9 Charging the speaker
9 – Charging with the AC adapter
9 – Checking the charging status
10 – Checking Battery status
11 Basic Operations
11 – Using power button
11 – Bluetooth Connection
11 – Bluetooth LED status
12 – Simple Operation Guide
13 Handsfree Function
14 Voice Command
15 Equalizer Mode
15 – Equalizer LED status
15 – Setting Equalizer mode
16 Listening to Music from Your External Device
17 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
17 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
19 Multi phone pairing
20 Dual Play Connection (Optional)
22 Other Operation
22 – Resetting
22 – Notice for Auto Power Off
3 Troubleshooting
23 Troubleshooting
4 Appendix
24 Trademarks and Licenses
24 Handling the Unit
25 Specifications
Table of Contents

Getting Started6
Getting Started
1
Unique features
Auto power down
This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving
energy consumption. (Page 24)
Portable In
Listen to music from your portable device.
(Smart phone, Notebook, etc..)
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Dual Play (Optional)
You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two
speakers. For enjoying Dual play, you need to
purchase another speaker.
Introduction
Symbol used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Water-proof (IPX7)
This speaker is water-proof according to IPX7.
IPX7 is a Water-proof up to 1 meter for 30
minutes. Speaker is water-proof wireless
speaker but it can be damaged.
Avoid the cases below.
yDo not use unit under water or other liquid.
yWhen you use unit, close the port cover
securely.
yWhen battery is charging, do not expose the
unit to water.
yWhen exposed to water, wipe off it with a
soft dry cloth.
yPorts are not water-proof. When you want
a water-proof effect, close the port cover
securely as follows.
> Caution

Getting Started 7
Getting Started
1
Front
Enhanced
Bass
f g h i j k l
a
b c d e
aBattery LED
b
Power LED
c
Bluetooth LED
d
ENHANCED BASS LED
e
Microphone
f
1
Turns On / Off : Press it.
g
j
- Adds a Bluetooth device for multi phone
pairing. (Press and hold j)
- Changes to Bluetooth mode in portable mode.
(Press j)
* When you connect the portable cable, the
function is changed to portable mode.
h
P : Turn down the volume.
i
O : Turn up the volume.
j
N
- Plays, pauses or skip playback on the Bluetooth
mode. (Page12)
- Receives a call on the Bluetooth device.
(Page 13)
- Mutes the sound on the portable mode.
k
.
Use Voice Command of your smart device.
(Page 14)
l
ENHANCED BASS
Changes equalizer mode. (Page 15)

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Getting Started
1
Rear
a
b c d e
f
a
Port cover
bUSB port for charging
c
PORT.IN
Listens to music from your portable device.
d
RESET button
e3
Connects two speakers for dual play.
(Page 22-23)
f
Dual Play LED

2 Operating
Operating 9
Operating
2
Charging the speaker
Charging with the AC adapter
This speaker uses built-in battery. Before using it,
charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter.
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the AC
adapter.
2. Connect the USB cable to USB port of the
speaker.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
(Not supplied)
Operating time is approx. 15 hours. It is based
on what fully charged the battery, continuous
playback using 50 % volume level and turning
off equalizer function.
It may vary depending on the battery status and
operational conditions.
, Note
AC adapter is not supplied. It is recommended
that you use the 5 V AC adapter approved by
LG Electronics Inc. (more than 1.8 A) with this
speaker because of danger of explosion. If you
do not use the recommended adapter, charging
is unavailable or charging time may differ.
> Caution
Checking the charging status
When speaker's battery is charging, you can check
the charging status by Battery LED.
LED Description
Green Off
Red
Battery is fully charged.
Green Off
Red
Battery is charging.
yIf you listen to the music while charging, it will
take longer to charge.
yWhen the speaker is not charging by
overheating, Battery LED turn on red and
amber alternately. And charging is stopped.
yWhen the speaker’s battery is fully charged,
the Battery LED turn on green for 15 seconds
and then off.
, Note

Operating10
Operating
2
Checking Battery status
If the power turned on, you can check the charging
status by pressing the 1 button for 2 seconds. Then
Battery LED light will change depending on battery
charging status.
LED Description Status
Green
Amber
Red
Battery LED turns
on green.
70 %
10 %
10 %
Green
Amber
Red
Battery LED turns
on amber.
70 %
10 %
10 %
Green
Amber
Red
Battery LED
continuously
blinks in red with
the sound.
70 %
10 %
10 %
yThe Battery LED turn on for 3 seconds, after
the 1 button press for 2 seconds.
yChecking Battery status is not checked when
the speaker is charging.
yIf the speaker is connected your smartphone,
you can check the battery status by the
smartphone. It may vary from actual battery
capacity.
, Note

Operating 11
Operating
2
Basic Operations
Using power button
Power On / Off
Press the
1
button.
Bluetooth Connection
LG-PK3(XX)
Play the desired music on the Bluetooth device. After
pairing, you can control playback using the buttons
on the unit. (Page 12, 17-18)
Bluetooth LED status
Check the Bluetooth LED blinks before connecting
Bluetooth device.
LED Status Description
Bluetooth LED
blinks with the
sound.
Searching for
Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth LED
turns on with the
sound.
Bluetooth device
is connected.
yIn Portable mode, Bluetooth LED turns off.
yOnce pairing is performed, it does not need to
be done again even if you turn off this unit.
, Note

Operating12
Operating
2
Simple Operation Guide
Function How to Status
Power On 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-PK3 (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. After pairing,
Bluetooth LED stays in white with the
sound.
Volume control Press P or O.
When this unit reaches minimum
volume or maximum volume, you can
hear beep sound.
Play / Pause Press N. -
Forward skip Press N twice. -
Backward skip Press Nthree times. -
Handsfree Press N. Receive and disconnect a call.
Dual play (optional) Press and hold the 3button
for 2 seconds Dual Play LED turns on with the sound.
Bluetooth Initialization Press and hold j for 7 seconds. Power and Bluetooth LED blinks
4 times.
yIn Dual Play mode, the multi phone pairing connection is not supported. (Page 22-23)
yYou can adjust playback or volume by using your Bluetooth device.
, Note

Operating 13
Operating
2
Handsfree Function
You can receive incoming call on your Bluetooth
device to this unit. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth
device.
Function How to
Receive a call. Press N.
End the call. Press N.
Reject a call. Press and hold N
for 2 seconds
Toggle between speaker and
your phone during a call.
Press and hold N
for 2 seconds
yOnly smartphone is available to use this
function.
yTo adjust the call volume, press P, Obuttons
on the unit.
yIn Dual Play mode, you can receive a call on
only main speaker due to audio howling.
(Page 22-23)
yWhen an incoming call, it might ring the built-
in ringtone depending on some of Bluetooth
device. (ex. iOS devices) Built in ringtone is not
available to adjust.
yIn multi phone pairing mode, you can receive
only one of the connected devices call on
speaker. (page 19)
yIf connect the call between multi paired
Bluetooth device, hands free is working
incorrectly. (page 19)
yIf you change portable mode on Bluetooth
connection status, you can use this function.
yTo use this mode, some of Bluetooth device
needs to be changed to speaker mode on call
mode. (ex. iOS devices)
yIf you receive a call by using talk button on
your phone, it will be connected a call to your
phone. (Only iOS devices)
, Note

Operating14
Operating
2
Voice Command
You can speak to operate the Voice Command of
your smartphone through speaker’s microphone by
using the Google app or the Siri.
1. Connect the speaker to smart device through
Bluetooth.
2. Press the . button to active Voice Command of
your smart device.
3. Activate Voice Command app as follow.
- Android O/S : Select the Google app.
- iOS O/S : Siri activates automatically.
4. Make a request to Google app or Siri through
microphone of speaker.
yWhen Voice Command time limit exceeded
on smart devices, this function automatically
cancel.
yWhen you cancel Voice command mode,
press the .button.
yFor more information, refer to Google app or
Siri.
ySpeaking at near microphone will increase the
success rate.
, Note

Operating 15
Operating
2
Equalizer Mode
This system has a number of pre-set equalizer mode.
You can select a desired Equalizer mode by using
Enhanced Bass button.
Equalizer LED status
On / Off
LED Function
Enhanced
Bass
Standard
Enhanced
Bass
Enhanced Bass
Setting Equalizer mode
Function Description
Standard You can enjoy optimized
sound.
Enhanced Bass Reinforces the bass and
powerful sound.
yWhen you turn the speaker back on, the last
used option will be on.
yWhen you select ”Standard” or “Enhanced
Bass” equalizer mode, you can enjoy premium
sound with MERIDIAN technology.
, Note

Operating16
Operating
2
Listening to Music from
Your External Device
The unit can be used to listen to the music from
many types of external device.
(Not supplied)
1. Connect the external device to the PORT.IN
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing
1
button.
3. Turn the external device on and start playing.
yWhen you connect the portable cable,
the function is changed to portable mode
automatically.
yIn Portable mode, speaker limits Bluetooth
connection to prevent unintended Bluetooth
connection.
yWhen press the j button during use this
mode, switch to Bluetooth mode.
yWhen you use Dual Play mode, the portable
mode is not supported.
, Note

Operating 17
Operating
2
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.
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, Notebook, etc.
yVersion : 4.2
yCodec : SBC, AAC, AptX,
BLUETOOTH Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
HFP (Handsfree Prole)
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 turned on in to 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 then Bluetooth LED blinks with
the sound.
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-PK3 (xx)”.
3. Select “LG-PK3 (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-PK3
(08)” on your Bluetooth device.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
, Note
4. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will turn
on with the sound.
5. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Operating18
Operating
2
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 you may experience issues in the
cases 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, go to step 1 of “Pairing your unit and
BLUETOOTH device” and try again.
yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic
wave.
yDepending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
yYou can enjoy Bluetooth function using
Smart phone, 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.
yBluetooth connection will be maintained
even if you change the Bluetooth function to
the others.
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 the unit is not connected, Bluetooth
LED will blink.
, Note Controls connected Bluetooth device
You can control connected Bluetooth device from
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

Operating 19
Operating
2
Multi phone pairing
The unit can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at
the same time.
Pairing with Two Devices
1. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device.
2. When the Bluetooth device and unit are
connected, press and hold j button for 2 seconds.
Then Bluetooth LED blinks with the sound. The
unit is changed to multi phone pairing mode.
3. Select "LG-PK3 (XX)" from device list on another
Bluetooth device. Then the speaker is connection
with 2 Bluetooth devices.
4. When connection of 2 Bluetooth devices are
successful, Bluetooth LED will turn on.
yWhen you use Dual Play mode, the multi
phone pairing connection is not supported.
Press and hold the 3 button for 2 seconds
to cancel Dual play mode.
yYou can connect this unit with up to 2
Bluetooth devices simultaneously same
method as above description.
yWhen speaker is ready to multi phone pairing
mode, you need to connect other Bluetooth
devices and speaker within a few minutes
(Approx. 1 minute). Otherwise multi phone
pairing mode will be canceled.
yIn case of multi-pairing, only one activated
Bluetooth device can use voice command.
yWhen multi phone pairing connection is
completed, some of mobile phones (ex. AptX
HD supported devices) play music after a
brief pause.
, Note
yThe multi phone pairing connection is only
supported on Android devices. (Multi phone
pairing connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
yRemovable/detachable Bluetooth device (Ex
:Dongle etc..) doesn't support multi phone
pairing.
yEven if this unit connected up to 2 Bluetooth
devices, you can play and control music by
using only one of the connected devices.
yAfter multi-pairing connection, it takes a little
time for the music to be played depending on
the Bluetooth devices.
yIn case of multi phone pairing, 2 Bluetooth
device are not supported automatically
connection. Only one Bluetooth device will be
automatically connected speaker. The other
device should be connected manually.
yIf you get out of Bluetooth effective distance
without disconnecting Bluetooth, it takes
a few minutes to connect other Bluetooth
devices. But after power off and on, you can
connect other Bluetooth devices without
waiting.
yIf you try to pair a new Bluetooth device
when it is connected 2 Bluetooth devices,
this speaker automatically disconnect to all
Bluetooth devices.
, Note

Operating20
Operating
2
Dual Play Connection
(Optional)
You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two
speakers. For enjoying Dual play, you need to
purchase another speaker.
1. Press and hold the each speaker’s 3button for
2 seconds. Then the speakers are ready to
Dual play mode.
2 seconds
- Beep sound is heard and Dual Play LED will
blink white fast.
2. If two speakers are connected, blinking Dual Play
LEDs will stay white with beep sound.
- speaker : Main speaker is to set L (left)
channel and turns on Dual Play LED and
Bluetooth LED.
- speaker : Other speaker is set to R (Right)
channel and turns on Dual Play LED.
yIt takes up to 1minute to connect to dual play.
yUsing Dual play is limited to only these units
and is unavailable on other Portable Bluetooth
Speaker.
yIf you are not connected to Bluetooth device,
main speaker's Bluetooth LED blinks.
, Note
3. Play the desired music on the Bluetooth device.
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