OWNER’S MANUAL

Sound Bar

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

LAS355B (LAS355B, S35A1-W)

www.lg.com
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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: Do not block any ventilation openings.
1
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN instructions.

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Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
product and to protect it from over heating. The
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
This lightning flash with surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
arrowhead symbol within an in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
equilateral triangle is intended to proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
alert the user to the presence of instruction has been adhered to.
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
electric shock to persons. a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
The exclamation point within an
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
equilateral triangle is intended
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
to alert the user to the presence
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
of important operating and
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
maintenance (servicing)
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
instructions in the literature
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
accompanying the product.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
OR MOISTURE. or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled exact replacement part by an authorized service
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the center. Protect the power cord from physical or
apparatus. mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
confined space such as a book case or similar unit. particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible

NOTICE: For Product Identification and

Compliance/Safety labeling information please
refer to Main Label on the bottom of Unit.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or

accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery from the
equipment: Remove the old battery or battery
1 pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the
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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 should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Table of Contents

1
1 Getting Started 3 Operating
3 Safety Information 16 Operations
6 Unique features 16 – USB operation
6 Introduction 17 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
2
6 – Symbols used in this manual 17 – Turn off the sound temporarily
6 Accessories 17 – AV Sync
7 Remote control 17 – Displaying input information
8 Front panel 17 – Sleep timer setting
8 Rear panel 17 – Adjusting the brightness of the
3
9 Installing the sound bar display window
9 – Installing the cover 18 – Using your TV remote control
foot 19 – AUTO POWER On/Off
10 Mounting the main unit on a wall 19 – Auto function change
20 – LG Sound Sync 4
21 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
2 Connecting 22 – Listening to music stored on the
12 Connecting the subwoofer BLUETOOTH devices
12 – Attaching the subwoofer to the unit 23 Using BLUETOOTH App
12 Connecting to your TV 23 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 5
12 – Using an OPTICAL cable onto Your BLUETOOTH Device
13 Optional equipment connection 24 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music
13 – OPTICAL IN connection Flow Bluetooth” App
13 – PORTABLE IN connection 25 Sound adjustment
14 – USB connection 25 – Setting sound effect
14 – Compatible USB devices 25 – Adjust volume level automatically
14 – USB device requirement 25 – Adjust the Treble/Bass
15 – Playable file 25 – Adjust the woofer level settings
25 – Night mode

4 Troubleshooting
26 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix
28 Trademarks and licenses
29 Specifications
30 Maintenance
30 – Handling the unit
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Unique features Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Auto power down Designs and specifications of the accessories are
This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving subject to change without prior notice.
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consumption.

Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.

Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

guide (1)
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
,,Note
Indicates special notes and operating features. Screws (2) Cover foot (2)

>>Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

Optical cable (1)

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Remote control • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • •
1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches
to the standby mode.
FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input
source. 1
VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

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MUTE : Mutes the sound.
: Adjusts sound level of Treble or Bass.
WOOFER LEVEL W/S : Adjusts sound level of
Sub-woofer.
DRC : Turns on or off DRC function.
REPEAT : Listen to your files repeatedly or
randomly.
(Night mode) : Turns on or off Night mode.
• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • •
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
Y/U (Skip/Search) :
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a file.
N (Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses
playback.
Z (Stop) : Stops playback.
• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • • •
FOLDER o/p : Searches a folder on USB device.
AV. SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.
Replacement of battery SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
AUTO VOLUME : Turns on and off the AUTO
VOLUME mode.
AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER
function. (Refer to the page 19.)
OPTICAL : Changes input source to Optical.
USB : Changes input source to USB.
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the h: Changes input source to Bluetooth.
Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) LG TV : Changes input source to LG TV
batteries with and matched correctly.
PORT.IN : Changes input source to Portable.
INFO :
- Displays the information of an input source, a file
and Bluetooth address.
- Controls TV remote (Refer to the page 18)
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Front panel

1
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A Remote sensor C 1/! (Standby/On)

B Display window D F (Function)
Standby LED Selects the function and input source.
It lights up in red on standby mode. E p/o (Volume)
Adjusts volume level.

Rear panel

A Power cord D PORT. IN : Portable input

B SUB WOOFER(4Ω) Connector E USB port
C OPT. IN : Optical input
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Installing the sound Installing the cover

foot
bar You can extend the height of the unit by using
cover foot (height : 17 mm) 1
You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to
the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player,

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etc.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to
the device you want. (Refer to pages 12 - 14.)

1. Turn the unit upside down.

2. Peel off a sticker attached to the cover foot.
Then place it on the existing foot of the unit.
3. Press the cover foot with adequate force to get
it firmly fixed.

How to Affix the Ferrite Core

(Optional)
You may need to attach Ferrite core in order to
reduce or eliminate any electrical interference.

>>Caution 1. Open
yy For best performance of wireless
connection such as Bluetooth,
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 /Sub-Woofer when 2. Wind (Twice)
installing or moving them.
yy Use caution when handling the Sub
Woofer. The speaker on the rear is
exposed. Avoid making contact with the
exposed speaker.

3. Close
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Mounting the main 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach
unit on a wall to the position.

TV
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

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

Preparation materials
Unit

Wall bracket install guide

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
Wall bracket

Screws

(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
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
,,Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti >>Caution
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the
5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw cause of personal injury.
holes on the bottom of the unit. 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.
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Connecting the Connecting to your TV

subwoofer
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the
Attaching the subwoofer to unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
the unit OPTICAL cable.
To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic
2 finger pad to open the connection terminals on the
unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.
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Connect the black wire to the terminals marked

- (minus) and the other end to the terminals(red
tube) marked + (plus). Optical
cable

2. Set the INPUT source to OPTICAL. Press

repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or
F on the unit until the function is selected.
To directly select the OPTICAL function, press
OPTICAL on the remote control.
,,Note
yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure
to remove the protection plug cover if your
>>Caution cable has the cover.
Do not insert the speaker wire too far into yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the
the connector. Make sure the exposed part of speakers of this unit. In the case of some
the wire makes contact with the connection TV models, you must select the external
terminal. speaker 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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Optional equipment PORTABLE IN connection

connection

OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices
to the OPTICAL IN jack.
2
MP3 player, etc...

Connecting
To the optical output jack of
external device
Listening to music from your
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of portable player
the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital The unit can be used to play the music from many
device etc.) types of portable players or external devices.
2. Set the INPUT source to OPTICAL. Press 1. Connect the portable player to the
repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using 3.5
F on the unit until the function is selected. mm stereo cable.
To directly select the OPTICAL function, press
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).
OPTICAL on the remote control.
3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
3. Listen to sound. FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the
unit until the function is selected.
,,Note To directly select the PORTABLE function, press
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to PORT.IN on the remote control.
remove the protection plug cover if your cable
4. Turn on the portable player or external device
has the cover.
and start playing it.
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USB connection USB device requirement

Connect USB memory device to the USB port on yy Devices which require additional program
the back of the unit. installation connected to a computer, are not
supported.
yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than
a few minutes to be searched.
yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.
2 yy This unit is not supported when the total
number of files is 2000 or more.
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yy The unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC.

The unit can not be used as a storage device.
yy The exFAT file system is not supported on this
unit. (FAT16/FAT32/NTFS systems are available.)

For more information of playing files on a USB, refer

to the page 16.

Removing the USB Device from the unit.

1. Choose a different function/mode or press
Z twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Compatible USB devices

yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 2.0.
yy The USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.
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yy Depending on some devices, it may not available ,,Note

to recognize the followings on this unit. yy Folders and files on the USB are recognized
-- External HDD as below.
-- Card readers : Folder
-- Locked devices *ROOT
: File
-- Hard type USB devices
-- USB hub a C
-- Using USB extension cable
D
-- iPhone/iPod/iPad 2
-- Android device E

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b F
Playable file
G
Sampling Frequency
c H
MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz
I
WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz
OGG : within 32 to 48 kHz d J
FLAC : within 32 to 192 kHz A
WAV : within 32 to 48 kHz
B
Bitrate
yy If there is no file in a folder, the folder will
MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps
not appear.
WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
OGG : within 64 to 500 kbps yy File will be played from file $A to file $J
FLAC : within 500 to 5000 kbps one by one.
WAV : within 500 to 5000 kbps yy Files and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented differently
yy Maximum files : Under 2000 depending on the record circumstances.
yy A protected file by DRM (Digital rights yy This unit can display file or folder names
management) cannot be played on the unit. that contain numbers or English characters
yy Video files in the USB storage device can not be only.
played. yy *ROOT : The first screen you can see when a
yy Depending on the performance of your USB computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.
device, playback may not work well.
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Operations ,,Note
yy The resume point may be cleared when you
pull out the power cord or removing the
USB device from the unit.
USB operation yy Repeat/Random playback operates as
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. follows.
2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNCTION
On Display Description
on the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected. Plays songs on USB
OFF
To directly select the USB function, press USB device in order.
on the remote control.
Plays a same song
ONE
repeatedly.
To Do this
Stop Press Z. Plays songs in a folder
FOLDER
3 repeatedly.
Playback Press dM.
Plays all the songs on
ALL
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Pause During playback, press dM. USB device repeatedly.

During playback, press U RANDOM Plays songs randomly.
on the remote control to go
to the next file.
Playing less than 2 seconds,
press Y on the remote
Skip to the next/
control to go to the previous
previous file
file.
Playing after 3 seconds, press
Y on the remote control
to go to the beginning of
the file.

Press and hold Y/U

Search for a
during playback and release it
section within a
at the point you want to listen
file
to.

Press REPEAT on the remote

control repeatedly, the
Play repeatedly
display will be changed in the
or randomly
following order, OFF ONE
FOLDER ALL RANDOM.
Press FOLDER o/p on the
Search a folder
remote control.
This unit memorizes a current
Resume song which is played before
playback changing the function or
turning off the unit.
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DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Sleep timer setting

Make the sound clear when the volume is turned This unit will be turned off automatically by your
down and prevent sudden increase of sound timer set.
(Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using DRC. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time
period options (in minutes):
Turn off the sound temporarily DISPLAY OFF (display window will turns off ) ->
Press MUTE to mute your unit. DIMMER (display window will be darkened by half )
-> Sleep timer value (180 ~ 10) -> Display on
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer
the telephone, “MUTE” is displayed in the display To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.
window. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP
To cancel it, press MUTE again on the remote repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press
control or change the volume level. SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

,,Note
AV Sync You can check the remaining time before the 3
unit turns off . Press SLEEP the remaining time

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When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and appears in the display window.
images may not be matched. In the case, this
function can adjust the delay time.
1. Press AV SYNC.
Adjusting the brightness of
2. Use Y/U to scroll up and down through
the delay amount, which you can set at the display window
anything between 0 and 300 ms. It helps you to watch TV without interruptions due
,,Note to the light from the display window of this unit.
This function does not operate on USB DISPLAY OFF
function.
Select DISPLAY OFF to turn off the display window
of this unit. If you input the buttons of the unit or
Displaying input information the remote control, display shows the status of the
You can display various information by pressing unit and then turns off again after several seconds.
INFO. DIMMER
USB : File information contained on a USB (MP3/ Select DIMMER to dim the display window.
WMA/OGG/FLAC/WAV)
OPTICAL: Audio format, Audio channel
Bluetooth: Address of connected Bluetooth
device
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Using your TV remote control Auto power down

You can control some functions of this unit by This unit will be off itself to save electric
your TV remote control even by other company’s consumption in the case main unit is not
product. connected to external device and is not used for 20
Controllable functions are volume up/down and minutes.
mute. So does this unit after six hours since Main unit
Press and hold INFO on the remote control for has been connected to other device using analog
about 3 seconds. “ON - TV REMOTE” appears and input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)
you can control this unit by your TV remote control.
To check the status of this function, press and hold How to disconnect the wireless
INFO. network connection or the wireless
To turn off this function, press and hold INFO device
and press it once again while “ON - TV REMOTE” is
Set up the AUTO POWER ON/OFF function to off
scrolled.
3 and turn off the unit.
,,Note
yy Supported TV brands
Operating

LG Panasonic Philips Samsung

Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV

is set to [External speaker].
yy Depending on the remote control, this
function may not work well.
yy This function may not work well when you
use LG Sound Sync.
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AUTO POWER On/Off Auto function change

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : This unit recognizes input signals such as optical,
Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes suitable
When you turn on your TV or an external device function automatically.
connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the
input signal and select the suitable function. You When optical signal comes in
can hear the sound from your device.
When you turn on the external device connected
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this to this unit by an optical cable, this unit change the
unit turns on and ready to pair. Connect your function to optical. You can hear the sound from
Bluetooth device and play your music. your device.
This function turns on or off each time you press
AUTO POWER. When you try to connect Bluetooth
,,Note device
yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to 3
function, it will be automatically turned off if this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your

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there is no signal for a certain period of time music on the Bluetooth device.
from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync
(Optical/Wireless).
When LG TV signal comes in
yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
When you turn on your LG TV connected by
function, it will be automatically turned off if
LG Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit
there is no signal for a certain period of time
changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the
from the external device.
sound from your TV.
yy If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot
be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER ,,Note
function. However the unit can be turned To change to optical function, it needs 5
on by AUTO POWER function when optical seconds of no signal.
signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
yy Depending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection
by this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore
it is recommended to disconnect the
connection before turn off the unit.
yy When you turn on this unit for the first time,
Auto Power function is turned on status.
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LG Sound Sync With wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an
optical cable.

You can control some functions of this unit by

your TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It
is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo
on your TV.
Optical
Controllable function by LG TV's remote control :
cable
Volume up/down, mute
Refer to the TV's instruction manual for the details
of LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending
3
on the capabilities of your equipment.

,,Note
Operating

2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the

sound through this unit :
yy You can also use the remote control of
this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
use TV's remote control again, the unit output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]
synchronizes with the TV. 3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the
remote control.
yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power. 4. Set the INPUT source to OPTICAL. Press
repeatedly FUNCTION on the remote control or
yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when F on the unit until the function is selected.
using LG Sound Sync. To directly select the OPTICAL function, press
OPTICAL on the remote control.
-- turn off the unit.
You can see "LG OPT" on the display window
-- Changing the function to the others. if connecting normally between this unit and
-- Disconnecting the optical cable. your TV.
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance.
yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV when you
set AUTO POWER function to ON.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
on the models of your TV.
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With wireless connection Using BLUETOOTH®

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the
remote control. technology
2. Select LG TV function by using FUNCTION on
the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected. About Bluetooth
To directly select the LG TV function, press
LG TV on the remote control. Bluetooth is wireless communication technology
for short range connection.
3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit : The sound may be interrupted when the
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound connection interfered by the other electronic wave
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)] or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.

"PAIRED" appears on the display window for Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth
about 3 seconds and then you can see "LG TV" wireless technology does not incur any charges. A
on the display window if connecting normally mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology 3
between this unit and your TV. can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.

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,,Note Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop,
yy If you turned off the unit directly by pressing PDA etc.
1 (Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will
be disconnected. To use this function again,
you should reconnect the TV and the unit. Bluetooth Profiles
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
on the models of your TV. devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
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Listening to music stored on 3. When this unit is successfully connected

with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will be
the BLUETOOTH devices appear on the display window and change to
Bluetooth device name soon.
Pairing your unit and Bluetooth ,,Note
device yy "PAIRED" will be momentarily appear on the
Before you start the pairing procedure, make display when you connect other devices for
sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to multi pairing.
your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth yy If it is unavailable to display device name on
device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is the unit, "_" will be displayed.
performed, it does not need to be performed again.
1. Select the Bluetooth function by using h on 4. Listen to music.
the remote control or F on the unit until the To play a music stored on your Bluetooth
function is selected. device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
3 Appears “BT” and then “BT READY” in display guide.
window.
,,Note
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2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the

pairing operation. When searching for this unit yy When using Bluetooth technology, you
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices have to make a connection between the
found may appear in the Bluetooth device unit and the Bluetooth device as close as
display depending on the type of Bluetooth possible and keep the distance.
device. Your unit appears as “LG LAS355B (XX)”. However it may not work well in the case
below :
,,Note -- There is a obstacle between the unit and
yy XX means the last two digits of
the Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as -- There is a device using same frequency
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG LAS355B with Bluetooth technology such as a
(08)” on your Bluetooth device. medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way. yy You should connect your Bluetooth device
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed. to this unit again when you restart it.
yy You can connect this unit with up to 3 yy Even if this unit connected up to 3
Bluetooth device simultaneously same Bluetooth devices, you can play and
method as above description. control music by using only one of the
connected devices.
yy The multi pairing connection is only
supported on Android or iOS devices. (Multi yy When this unit connected with multiple
pairing connection may not be supported Bluetooth devices, only one device
depending on the connected device which you are playing keeps Bluetooth
specifications.) connection when you change the function
to the others.
yy Removable/detachable Bluetooth device
(Ex : Dongle etc..) doesn't supported multi
pairing.
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,,Note Using BLUETOOTH

yy The sound may be interrupted when
the connection interfered by the other
electronic wave.
App
yy You may not control the Bluetooth device
with this unit. ,,Note
Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow
yy Depending on the type of the device, you Bluetooth ” app with this unit.
may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
yy You can enjoy wireless system using phone, About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
MP3, Notebook, etc..
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new
yy The more distance between the unit and
features to this unit.
the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes. To enjoy more features, you are recommended to
download and install free “Music Flow Bluetooth” 3
yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
app.
when the unit is turned off or the

Operating
Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.
yy When Bluetooth connection is Install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
disconnected, connect the Bluetooth App onto Your BLUETOOTH
device to the unit again.
Device
yy When not connected the Bluetooth, “BT
READY” appears on the display window. There are two ways to install“Music Flow
Bluetooth”App onto Your Bluetooth Device.
yy When you connect Bluetooth device
(iOS device etc.) to this unit or operate
the device, the volume level can be Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
synchronized with each other. through QR code
1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR
code.

2. Tap an icon for installation.

3. Tap an icon for downloading.
,,Note
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device has
a scanning software application. If you don’t
have one, download one from “Google
Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
yy Depending on area, QR code may not work.
 24 Operating

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App ,,Note

through “Google Android Market yy “Music Flow Bluetooth ” app will be available
in the software version as follow;
(Google Play Store)”
-- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)
1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play
Store)” icon. yy If you use “Music Flow Bluetooth ” app for
operation, there would be some differences
2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow
between “Music Flow Bluetooth ” app
Bluetooth” and search it.
and the supplied remote control. Use the
3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow supplied remote control as necessary.
Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device,
app.
“Music Flow Bluetooth ” app may not work.
4. Tap an icon for installation.
yy After connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth ”
5. Tap an icon for downloading. app, music may be output from your device.

3 ,,Note In this case, try connecting procedure again.

yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is yy If you operate the other applications or
connected to the Internet. change the settings on your Bluetooth
Operating

device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth

yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
” app, “Music Flow Bluetooth ” app may
equipped with “Google Android Market
operate abnormally.
(Google Play Store)”.
yy When “Music Flow Bluetooth ” app operates
abnormally, check your Bluetooth
device and the connection of “Music Flow
Activate BLUETOOTH with Bluetooth ” app and then try to connect
“Music Flow Bluetooth” App again.
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your yy Depending on the smart phone's operating
Bluetooth device to this unit. system, you have some differences for
“Music Flow Bluetooth ” operation.
1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the
home screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” yy Even though Bluetooth connection will
app, and go to the main menu. be disconnected, you can use “Music Flow
Bluetooth ” app when you change the
2. Tap [Menu] and select the unit you want.
function.
3. If you want to get more information to operate,
tap [Setting] and turn on the User guide.
 Operating 25

Sound adjustment Adjust volume level

automatically
This unit supports Auto volume function that
Setting sound effect automatically adjusts the volume level.
This system has a number of pre-set surround When the output sound is too loud or too low,
sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode press AUTO VOLUME on the remote control. So
by using SOUND EFFECT. you can enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.
Press SOUND EFFECT repeatedly or press SOUND To cancel this function, press the button again.
EFFECT and then, press Y/U.
The displayed items for the equalizer may be Adjust the Treble/Bass
different depending on sound sources and effects.
You can adjust the sound level of Treble, Bass as
your preference.
On Display Description
TREBLE/BASS : - 5 dB to 5 dB 3
You can enjoy optimized
STANDARD 1. Press button repeatedly to select TREBLE or
sound.

Operating
BASS
You can enjoy comfortable
MUSIC 2. Press VOL o/p to adjust the sound level.
and natural sound.
You can enjoy more
CINEMA immersive and cinematic Adjust the woofer level
surround sound. settings
FLAT Provides balanced sound. You can adjust the sound level of woofer from - 20
dB to + 6 dB.
Boosts the mid-range for
BOOST Press WOOFER LEVEL W or WOOFER LEVEL S to
sound reinforcement.
adjust the sound level of the woofer.
TRE / BASS Reinforces the treble and
(TREBLE / BASS) bass.
Night mode
,,Note This function is useful when you want to watch
yy In some of sound effect mode, some movies at low volume late at night.
speakers, there’s no sound or low sound. Press button on the remote control. So you can
It depends on the mode of sound and the
activate Night mode. To cancel it, press button
source of audio, it is not defective.
again.
yy You may need to reset the sound effect
mode, after switching the input, sometimes
even after the sound file changed.
 26 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.
The unit does not yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
work properly. 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.

No Power Plug in the power cord.
yy Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yy Incorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.
yy The mute function is activated.
No sound Press MUTE or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
4 yy When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
Troubleshooting

No woofer sound yy Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Refer to the page 12)

yy The DISPLAY OFF function is activated.

No display Press SLEEP repeatedly to cancel the function. (Refer to the page 17)

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.

The AUTO POWER yy Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
function does not Bluetooth device.
work. yy Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

LG Sound Sync does yy Check connection of LG Sound Sync (Optical or wireless).
not work.
yy Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.
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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.
yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting
When you feel the on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
output sound of the
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].
yy Change Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.

Troubleshooting
 28 Appendix

Trademarks and
licenses
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Bluetooth wireless technology is a system
which allows radio contact between electronic.
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.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
Manufactured under license from Dolby by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol marks by LG Electronics is under license.
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
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Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing

Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS
Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 Appendix 29

Specifications
General (LAS355B)
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.
Refer to the main label on the unit.
Power consumption Networked standby : 0.5 W
(If all network ports are activated.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 880 mm x 59 mm x 90 mm
Net Weight (Approx.) 1.9 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Input/Output
OPT. IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Available Digital Input Audio
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Sampling Frequency

USB
Version 2.0
Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA 5

Appendix
Amplifier
Total 120 W
Front 25 W x 2 (6 Ω)
Subwoofer 70 W (4 Ω)
THD 10 %

Subwoofer (S35A1-W)
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 4Ω
Rated Input Power 70 W
Max. Input Power 140 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 156 mm x 300 mm x 288 mm
Net Weight (Approx.) 2.9 kg

Bluetooth
Codec SBC

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

 30 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

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
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
5 use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
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unit.