OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless
Sound Bar

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL
SJ2 (SJ2, SPJ2BM-W)

www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2107_Rev01
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Safety Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

1 CAUTION CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to

water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
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apparatus.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
This lightning flash with arrowhead malfunction due to electrical shock.
symbol within an equilateral CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
triangle is intended to alert the candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
dangerous voltage within the Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
product’s enclosure that may be of instructions.
sufficient magnitude to constitute Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
a risk of electric shock to persons. for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
The exclamation point within an the product and to protect it from over heating.
equilateral triangle is intended The openings shall never be blocked by placing
to alert the user to the presence the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
of important operating and surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
maintenance (servicing) in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
instructions in the literature proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
accompanying the product. instruction has been adhered to.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case How to Safely remove the batteries or the
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the
accessible. old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly 1
Check the specification page of this owner’s manual steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of
to be certain of the current requirements.

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the environment and bring on possible threat to
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, battery pack must be put in an appropriate container
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire at designated collection points. Do not dispose
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions of batteries or battery pack together with other
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs,
indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or
discontinue use of the device, and have the cord the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive
replaced with an exact replacement part by an heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identification and power supply ratings,
please refer to the main label on the bottom or the
other surface of the product.
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Symbols

~ Refers to alternating current (AC).

1 0 Refers to direct current (DC).
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Refers to class II equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

! Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

 Table of Contents 5

Table of Contents

1
1 Getting Started 3 Operating
2 Safety Information 20 Basic operations
6 Unique features 20 – USB operation
6 Introduction 20 Other operations
2
6 – Symbols used in this manual 20 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
7 Remote control 20 – Turn off the sound temporarily
8 Front panel 20 – Using your TV remote control
8 Rear panel 21 – Auto display Dimmer
9 About LED condition 21 – Auto power down
3
11 Installing the sound bar 21 – AUTO POWER On/Off
12 Mounting the main unit on a wall 22 – Auto function change
23 Using Bluetooth® technology
23 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
2 Connecting devices 4
14 Wireless subwoofer connection 24 – BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)
15 How to affix the ferrite core 25 Sound adjustment
15 – Affix the ferrite core for power cord 25 – Setting the surround mode
16 Connecting to your TV 25 – Adjust the woofer level settings
16 – Using an OPTICAL cable 5
16 Optional equipment connection
4 Troubleshooting
16 – OPT. IN connection
17 – PORT. IN connection 26 Troubleshooting
17 – USB connection 26 – General
17 – Compatible USB devices 27 – NOTES to use wireless
18 – USB device requirement
18 – Playable file
5 Appendix
28 Trademarks and licenses
29 Specifications
30 Maintenance
30 – Handling the unit
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Unique features Introduction

1 Auto power down Symbols used in this manual

This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving
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energy consumption. ,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.
Portable In
Listen to music from your portable device. >>Caution
(MP3 player, Notebook, Smart phone, etc..) Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
BLUETOOTH®
Listen to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

USB playback
Listen to music stored on your USB device.
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Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF
F (Function) : Selects the function.
OPTICAL : Selects the optical function. 1
[(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

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STANDARD : Selects standardized sound.
BASS BLAST: Reinforces the bass and powerful
sound.
VOL (Volume) o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
C/V (Skip/Search) :
-- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
-- Searches for a section within a file.
N (Play/Pause) :
-- Starts playback.
-- Pauses playback.
DRC ON/OFF :
-- Turns on or off DRC function. (Page 20)
-- Controls this unit using TV remote. (Page 20)
WOOFER LEVEL o/p : Adjusts sound level of
subwoofer.
Replacement of battery AUTO POWER ON/OFF :
-- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.
(Page 21)
-- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock
function. (Page 24)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote

control, and insert battery with and matched
correctly.
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Front panel

1
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A Standby LED (Red) C Remote sensor

B Function LED (White) D The buttons are located on the rear.

Rear panel

A o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level B (USB) : Connect to a USB device.

F (Function) : Selects the function. C PORT.IN (Portable) : Connect to a Portable device.
1 (Standby) D OPT. IN (Optical) : Connect to an Optical device.
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About LED condition

LED Condition Description 1

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OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.

USB LED turns on. USB function is selected.

USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback.

Bluetooth LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.

PORTABLE LED turns on. PORTABLE function is selected.

,,Note
yy When you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks.
yy When you press [(Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly.
yy When this unit reaches minimum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds and blinks slowly.
yy When this unit reaches maximum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds.
yy When you press volume (o/p) button continually, standby LED (Red) blinks quickly.
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Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this
TV Remote On/ It allows you to control the ON Press and hold DRC ON on the remote
1 Off volume of this unit by your TV control for about 2 seconds.
(Page 20) remote control even by other The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
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company’s product.
OFF Press and hold DRC OFF on the remote
Initial setting of this function control for about 2 seconds.
was set to on.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
BT Lock On/Off It allows you to connect a ON Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the
(Page 24) Bluetooth deivce only on remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth function.
Initial setting of this function The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
was set to off. OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on
the remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth function.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
Auto Power It allows the unit to turn on ON Press AUTO POWER ON on the remote
On/Off and off automatically by input control.
(Page 21) signals : The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
Optical or Bluetooth.
OFF Press AUTO POWER OFF on the remote
Initial setting of this function control.
was set to on.
The standby LED (Red) blinks once.
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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. 1
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the

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device you want. (Page 14- 17)
You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in
your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer
near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center
of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

>>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 / Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.

,,Note
For the convenient button usage, it is
recommended to have some distance between
the soundbar and your TV when you install the
sound bar.
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Mounting the main unit 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to
on a wall the position.

1
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the

>>Caution wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
Because it is difficult to make a connection
after installing this unit, you should connect the drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
cables before installation.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Wall brackets
Screws 3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
(Not supplied)
Screws (A)

Wall plug
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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
illustration below.

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,,Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti ,,Note
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw

holes on the bottom of the unit. >>Caution
yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yy Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
yy Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yy When 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.
 14 Connecting

Wireless subwoofer Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

connection When your connection is not completed, you can

check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the
wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve
the problem, follow the steps below.
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer 1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer.
LED Color Status

2 Green The connection is trying.

(Blink)
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Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer

is in standby mode or the
connection failed.
Off (No display) The power cord of wireless
subwoofer is disconnected. -- The green LED on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer blinks quickly.
(If the green LED does not blink, press and
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for hold the Pairing.)
the first time 2. Turn on the main unit.
1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the 3. Pairing is completed.
wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and the -- The green LED on the rear of the wireless
wireless subwoofer will be automatically subwoofer turns on.
connect.
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,,Note How to affix the ferrite

yy It takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
communicate with each other and make
core
sounds.
yy The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each
the better sound quality. It is recommended nation’s regulations.
to install the main unit and the subwoofer as
close as possible and avoid the cases below. Affix the ferrite core for power
-- There is an obstacle between the main cord 2
unit and the wireless subwoofer.

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You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or
-- There is a device using same frequency eliminate electrical interference.
with this wireless connection such as 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
a medical equipment, a microwave or a
2. Wind the power cord around the ferrite core
wireless LAN device.
twice.
-- Keep the sound bar and the wireless
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
subwoofer away from the device (ex.
wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over
1 m to prevent wireless interference.

! 1m
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Connecting to your TV Optional equipment

connection
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit
to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL
OPT. IN connection
cable. Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
the OPT. IN jack.
2
Connecting

Optical
cable Optical
cable
To the digital
optical output jack of
external device
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit
2. Select the input source to Optical by pressing
to OPTICAL OUT jack of your external device.
OPTICAL on the remote control or F repeatedly.
2. Select the input source to Optical by pressing
You can see OPTICAL LED turns on. Then optical OPTICAL on the remote control or F repeatedly.
function is selected.
You can see OPTICAL LED turns on. Then optical
,,Note function is selected.
yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure 3. Listen to sound.
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover. ,,Note
yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV remove the protection plug cover if your cable
models, you must select the external speaker has the cover.
option from the TV menu. (For details,
reference your TV user manual.)
yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
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PORT. IN connection USB connection

Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the
back of the unit.

3.5 mm
stereo
2
cable

Connecting
Listening to music from your portable
player
For more information of playing files on a USB, refer
The unit can be used to play the music from many to the page 20.
types of portable players or external devices.
1. Connect the portable player to the Removing the USB Device from the unit.
PORT. IN connector of the unit by using 3.5 mm 1. Choose a different function/mode.
stereo cable. 2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
2. Select the input source to PORTABLE by pressing
F repeatedly. Compatible USB devices
You can see PORTABLE LED turns on. Then
yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
PORTABLE function is selected.
yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 1.1.
3. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start playing it. yy The USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.
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USB device requirement Playable file

yy Devices which require additional program Sampling Frequency
installation connected to a computer, are not
supported. MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz
WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz
yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a Bitrate
few minutes to be searched. MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps
yy To prevent data loss, back up all data. WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
2 yy This unit is not supported when the total number
of files is 999 or more. yy Maximum files : Under 999
Connecting

yy The unit’s USB Port can not be connected to PC. yy Maximum directories : Under 99
The unit can not be used as a storage device. yy A protected file by DRM (Digital rights
yy The exFAT file system is not supported on this management) cannot be played on the unit.
unit. (FAT16/FAT32 systems are available.) yy Video files in the USB storage device can not be
yy Depending on some devices, it may not available to played.
recognize the followings on this unit. yy Depending on the performance of your USB
device, playback may not work well.
-- External HDD
-- Card readers
-- Locked devices
-- Hard type USB devices
-- USB hub
-- Using USB extension cable
-- iPhone/iPod/iPad
-- Android device
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,,Note
yy Folders and files on the USB are recognized
as below.

: Folder
: File

a C

D
2
E

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b F
G
c H
I

d J
A
B

yy File will be played from file $A to file $J

one by one.
yy Files will be played in order recorded and it
may be different depending on the record
circumstances.
yy You can't see a folder or file through this unit.
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Basic operations Other operations

USB operation DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
2. Select the input source to USB by pressing F down and prevent sudden increase of sound (Dolby
repeatedly. Digital only). This function turns on or off when you
You can see USB LED turns on. Then USB function press DRC ON/OFF.
is selected.
Turn off the sound temporarily
To Do this
Press N on the remote Press [(Mute) to mute your unit. To cancel it, press
Playback [(Mute) again on the remote control or change
control.
the volume level.
3 During playback, press N on
Pause
the remote control. Using your TV remote control
Operating

During playback, press V on You can control some functions of this unit by your
the remote control to go to the TV remote control even by other company’s product.
next file. Controllable functions are volume up/down and
Playing less than 2 seconds, mute.
Skip to the next/ press C on the remote
previous file control to go to the previous Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for
file. about 2 seconds. The standby LED blinks once. And
Playing after 3 seconds, press then this functions is enabled.
C on the remote control to To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF
go to the beginning of the file. about 2 seconds. The standby LED blinks once. And
then this functions is disabled.
Press and hold C/V on the
Search for a
section within
remote control during playback
and release it at the point you
,,Note
a file yy Supported TV brands
want to listen to.
LG Panasonic Philips Samsung
This unit memorizes a current
Resume song which is played before Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio
playback changing the function or
yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV
turning off the unit.
is set to [External speaker].

,,Note yy Depending on the remote control, this

function may not work well.
yy The resume point may be cleared when you
pull out the power cord or removing the USB yy This function does not operate on LG TV's
device from the unit. magic remote control.
yy If the USB function is not working, check the
USB function is selected.
yy When you pause the USB playback, USB LED
on the main unit blinks.
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Auto display Dimmer ,,Note

yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
Function LED will be darkened automatically if there function, it will be automatically turned off if
is no key input for 15 seconds. there is no signal for a certain period of time
When you press any button, the Function LED will from the external device.
be brighten. yy If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot
be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
Auto power down function. However the unit can be turned on
by AUTO POWER function when optical signal
This unit will turn itself off to save electric comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
consumption if the main unit is not connected to
yy Depending on the connected device, this
an external device and has not been used for 15
function may not operate.
minutes.
yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
This unit also turns off after six hours if the Main
this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
unit has been connected to another device using the
connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is 3
analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)
recommended to disconnect the connection
before turn off the unit.

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How to disconnect the wireless
yy When you turn on this unit for the first time,
network connection or the wireless Auto Power function is turned on status.
device
yy To use this function, the main unit must be
Set up the AUTO POWER ON/OFF function to off registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth
and turn off the unit. device.
yy You can set the AUTO POWER function only
AUTO POWER On/Off when this unit is turned on.

This unit automatically turns on by an input source :

Optical or Bluetooth.
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.
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this
unit turns on and the unit will be connected your
Bluetooth device.
This function turns on or off you press
AUTO POWER ON/OFF.
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Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical,
Bluetooth and Portable and then changes suitable
function automatically.

When optical signal comes in

When you turn on the external device connected
to this unit by an optical cable, this unit change the
function to optical. You can hear the sound from your
device.

When you try to connect Bluetooth

device
3 When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your
Operating

music on the Bluetooth device.

When 3.5 mm stereo cable is

connected
When you connect your portable device using a 3.5
mm stereo cable, this unit changes the function to
Portable. You can hear the music from your device.

,,Note
yy To change to optical function, it needs
5 seconds of no signal.
yy If the Bluetooth connection lock function
is set, Bluetooth connection will be only
available on Bluetooth function.
(Page 24)
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Using Bluetooth® Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
technology
Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device
About Bluetooth Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device
short range connection. is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does
The sound may be interrupted when the connection not need to be performed again.
interfered by the other electronic wave or you 1. Select the input source to Bluetooth by pressing
connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. F repeatedly.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth
wireless technology does not incur any charges. -- Bluetooth LED will blink.
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
pairing operation. When searching for this unit 3
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.

Operating
found may appear in the Bluetooth device display
yy Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc.. depending on the type of Bluetooth device.
Your unit appears as “LG SJ2 (XX)”.
yy Version : 4.0
yy Codec : SBC ,,Note
yy XX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth Profiles Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. “LG SJ2 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
This unit is compatible with following profile. yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

3. When this unit is successfully connected with

your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will turn
on.
4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
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,,Note ,,Note
yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have yy When the unit is not connected with
to make a connection between the unit and Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will blink.
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and yy When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
keep the distance. device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
However it may not work well in the cases the volume level can be synchronized with
below : each other.
-- There is an obstacle between the unit and yy You can control a Bluetooth device using
the Bluetooth device. C/V (Skip) and N (Play/Pause) buttons
on the remote control.
-- There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth technology such as a yy If you change to another function after
medical equipment, a microwave or a connecting Bluetooth, Bluetooth connection
wireless LAN device. will be disconnected. And you return to
yy If Bluetooth connection does not work well, Bluetooth function, Bluetooth connection
try pairing it again. will be connected automatically.
3
yy The sound may be interrupted when the
Operating

connection has interference by the other

electronic waves. BLUETOOTH connection lock
yy Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
(BT lock)
yy Depending on the type of the device, you may You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
not be able to use the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth function to prevent unintended
yy You can enjoy Bluetooth function using Bluetooth connection.
Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, etc.. Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the remote
yy The more distance between the unit and the control for about 2 seconds to turn on this function
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality in Bluetooth function. The standby LED blinks once.
becomes. And then this functions is enabled.

yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth POWER OFF on the remote control for about 2
device gets far from the unit. seconds in Bluetooth function. The standby LED
blinks once. And then this functions is disabled.
yy When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
,,Note
Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock
to On, this sound bar turns on by Auto Power
function. Turn off Auto Power function to
prevent it. (Page 21)
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Sound adjustment Adjust the woofer level settings

You can adjust the sound level of subwoofer as your
preference.
Setting the surround mode Press WOOFER LEVEL o/p on the remote control
to adjust woofer level.
This system has two pre-set surround sound fields.
You can select a desired sound mode by using each ,,Note
sound mode button. When the subwoofer level reaches maximum
or minimum, standby LED (Red) on the main
Sound effect Description unit turns on for 2 seconds.

STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.

Reinforces the bass and
BASS BLAST
powerful sound.
3
,,Note

Operating
yy In some of sound effect mode, some speakers,
there’s no sound or low sound. It depends on
the mode of sound and the source of audio, it
is not defective.
yy You may need to reset the sound effect
mode, after switching the input, sometimes
even after the sound file changed.
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Troubleshooting

General
PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.
The unit does not yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device
work properly. (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
yy The power cord is unplugged.
Plug in the power cord.
No Power yy Check whether electricity failed.
Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yy Incorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.
4
yy The mute function is activated.
Troubleshooting

No sound Press [(Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
yy When you are using connection with an external device
(set top box, Bluetooth device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.

yy The power cord of woofer is not connected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
No woofer sound yy Pairing between the unit and woofer gets disconnected.
Connect the unit and woofer. (Page 14)

yy The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 7 m.
The remote control yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
does not work Remove the obstacle.
properly.
yy The batteries in the remote control is exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new one.

yy Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or

The AUTO POWER
Bluetooth device.
function does not
work. yy Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

The unit does

not connect with yy Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 24)
Bluetooth device
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PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
yy Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.
When you feel the yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on
output sound of the TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
unit is low. yy With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM].

NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

yy Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.

This device may have yy Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer.
wireless interference.
yy Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

yy When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or 4
sound bar.

Troubleshooting
yy When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.
Bluetooth device may yy When there is a device(a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave) using
malfunction or make same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible
noise in the following each other.
cases. yy When to connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance
between the products as close as possible each other.
yy When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is
disconnected and also malfunction may occur.
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Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks 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. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to the main label.
Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Networked standby : 0.5 W
(If all network ports are activated.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 660.0 mm x 56.0 mm x 99.0 mm with foot
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA
Available Digital Input Audio
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Audio, PCM

Inputs
OPT. IN (Digital audio in) 0 dBfs, Optical jack x 1
PORT. IN (Portable in) 0.4 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Amplifier (RMS Output power)

Total 160 W RMS
Front 30 W RMS x 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD) 5
Subwoofer 100 W RMS (3 Ω at 100 Hz, 10% THD)

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Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 3Ω
Rated Input Power 100 W RMS
Max. Input Power 200 W RMS
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 185.5 mm x 303.0 mm x 205.0 mm

yy Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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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.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
5 moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
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as these might damage the surface of the unit.