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OWNER’S MANUAL Wireless Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SJ4Y (SJ4Y, SPJ4B-W) *MFL69865721* www.lg.com...
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Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock. CAUTION CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
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Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Check the specification page of this owner’ s manual to be certain of the current requirements. Do not Safety way to remove the battery from the overload wall outlets.
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Refers to “ON” (power). LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Refers to dangerous voltage. performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
– Surround sound – How to Affix the Ferrite Core Connecting to your TV Troubleshooting – Using an OPTICAL cable – LG Sound Sync Troubleshooting – Using an HDMI cable – General – NOTES to use wireless – Additional information for HDMI Optional equipment connection –...
LG Sound Sync Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages Controls volume level of this unit by the remote from abuse. control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync. BLUETOOTH® Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. F : Selects the function and the input source.
Getting Started Front panel A Remote sensor D The buttons are located on the rear. B Standby LED (Red) C Function LED (White) Rear panel B DC IN : AC adapter input A o/p : (Volume) : Adjusts volume level F (Function) : Selects the function and input C OPTICAL IN : Optical input source.
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is LG TV LED turns on. selected. HDMI IN LED turns on. HDMI IN function is selected. LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn PORTABLE function is selected. USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs ARC function is selected turn on.
Getting Started Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. You can mount the main unit on a wall. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.
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Getting Started 1. Match the TV’ s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to illustration below. the position. Note Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit.
Getting Started Positioning the speakers 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly. (Optional) For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below. Note To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order. > Caution y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
Connecting Connecting the AC Wireless subwoofer Adapter and rear speaker (Sold Separately) connection Connect the speaker to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC Wireless subwoofer connection adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter LED indicator of wireless subwoofer input.
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Connecting Note Manually pairing wireless subwoofer y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) When your connection is not completed, you can for the main unit and the subwoofer to check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the communicate with each other and make wireless subwoofer does not make sound.
Connecting > Caution Rear speakers connection y Use the speaker supplied with this unit (Sold Separately) only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction. Connecting the rear speakers y Be sure to match the speaker cable to the 1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal appropriate terminal on the components: + marked - (minus) and the other end to the to + and –...
Connecting Surround sound Manually pairing wireless receiver When your connection is not completed, you can You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear input sound source with rear speakers. speakers are not made sound.
Connecting Note How to Affix the Ferrite Core y If there is a strong electromagnetic wave Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each product nearby, interference may occur. Put nation’ s regulations. the main unit and wireless receiver away from there.
TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is Using an OPTICAL cable compatible with an LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure there is an LG Sound Sync logo on 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the your TV.
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Connecting With wired connection With wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote optical cable. control or 1/! on the unit. 2. Select the input source to LG TV by pressing F button on the remote control or unit repeatedly.
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the y You can enjoy the TV audio through the TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TVs with speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not controls. verified, the TV screen is changed to black. ※ Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ In this case, check the HDMI connection, or (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync/ Link (Sony), EasyLink disconnect the HDMI cable.
Connecting Optional equipment For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the connection external device you connect. HDMI connection You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI connection on external device. HDMI cable For enjoying sound only You can enjoy the sound from the external device you connect.
Connecting OPTICAL IN connection PORTABLE IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. Portable MP3 player, etc... cable Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to optical out jack of your external device.
Connecting USB connection USB device requirement Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the y Devices which require additional program back of the unit. installation connected to a computer, are not supported. y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched.
Connecting Note Playable file y Folders and files on the USB are recognized Sampling Frequency as below. MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz : Folder WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz OGG : within 32 to 48 kHz : File FLAC : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit)
When an LG TV Signal comes in When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV. When a Portable device is connected...
T his 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see unit is compatible with following profile. “LG SJ4Y (08)” on your Bluetooth device. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) y Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some device have a different pairing way.
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You can limit Bluetooth connections to only or a wireless LAN device. BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connections. y You should connect your Bluetooth device to this unit again when you restart it.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH App Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” Note 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play y Only Android OS is available to use “Music Store)” icon. Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit. 2.
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Operating Note y “Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available in the software version as follow; - Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later) y If you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for operation, there would be some differences between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and the supplied remote control.
Operating Sound adjustment Adjust the subwoofer level settings You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your Setting sound effect preference. Press WOOFER LEVEL o / p button to adjust This system has a number of pre-set surround sound woofer level.
The AUTO POWER Bluetooth device. function does not y Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK. work. y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate. y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION The unit does y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Refer to the page 30.) not connect with Bluetooth device Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
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.
Appendix Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label. y Model : DA-38A25 y Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter y Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz 1.2 A y Output : 25 V 0 1.52 A Approx.
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Appendix Wireless subwoofer Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless subwoofer. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless subwoofer. Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance 3 Ω Rated Input Power 180 W RMS Max. Input Power 360 W RMS Approx.
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 y Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.