OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH POWER
SPEAKER SYSTEM
MODEL
RN5
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
2004_Rev02
MFL71668528
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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.
This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
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 should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
Check the specication page of this owner’s manual
to be certain of the current requirements.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or re. Periodically
examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance
indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the device, and have the cord
replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service center. Protect the power cord
from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being
twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked
upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the device.
CAUTION: Be careful to make sure children do not
put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.
* speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on
speaker cabinet. (enclosure)
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Symbols
~
Refers to alternating current (AC).
0
Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1
Refers to stand-by.
!
Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
Table of Contents4
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Top panel
12 Front panel / Rear panel
2 Connecting
14 AC Power Cord Connection
15 Optional Equipment Connection
15 – USB Connection
15 – Antenna Connection
3 Operating
16 Basic Operations
16 – USB Operations
17 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file
18 – Deleting a file/folder or format
19 Playback Effect
19 – AUTO DJ
19 – DJ PAD
20 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
20 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
23 Using the LG XBOOM App
23 – About “LG XBOOM” App
23 – Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your
Bluetooth Device
24 – Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App
25 Radio Operations
25 – Listening to the radio
25 – Improving poor FM reception
25 – Presetting the Radio Stations
25 – Deleting all the saved stations
26 – Seeing information about a Radio station
26 – Listening to the DAB+
26 – DAB+ scan
27 Sound adjustment
27 – Setting the sound mode
27 – Setting the USER EQ
28 Advanced Operations
28 – Recording to USB
30 – JUKEBOX Playback
31 Other Operations
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 5
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4
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31 – Turn off the sound temporarily
31 – CHILDSAFE Mode
31 – DEMO
32 – Using Guitar
32 – Using Microphone
35 – LIGHTING
35 – Sleep Timer Setting
35 – Dimmer
36 – Auto power down
36 – AUTO POWER On
37 – Auto function change
38 Setting the Clock
38 – Setting the Clock through “LG XBOOM” App
38 – Using your unit as an alarm clock
39 LG Sound Sync
40 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection
4 Troubleshooting
41 Troubleshooting
41 – General
42 – NOTES to release Demo mode
5 Appendix
43 General specifications
44 Trademarks and licenses
45 Maintenance
45 – Handling the Unit
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Unique Features
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Playback effects
Listens to music with various sound and playback
effects.
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
LG XBOOM
LG XBOOM is an app designed to let you take
control of some of LG’s latest audio devices. (Page
23-24)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
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Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
y Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
y Bit rate: within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
y Maximum les: 2,000
y Maximum folders: 200
y File extensions: “.mp3”/ “.wma”
y Certain MP3/WMA les may not be played
depending on the type or format of the le.
Compatible USB Devices
y MP3 Player: Flash type MP3 player.
y USB Flash Drive:
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
y The USB function of this unit does not support all
USB devices.
USB device requirement
y Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it 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 minute to be searched.
y To prevent data loss, back up all data.
y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
y Using NTFS le system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)
y This unit recognizes up to 2,000 les.
y External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or
hard type USB devices are not supported.
y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
y Some USB may not work with this unit.
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Remote control
Replacement of battery
(R03)
(R03)
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5
matched correctly.
Risk of re or explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
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1 (Standby): Turns the power on or off.
LIGHTING: Selects the lighting mode.
VOL (Volume) +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
F (Function): Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB1 / USB2
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM
DAB+ DAB+
[ (Mute): Mutes the sound.
PRESET·FOLDER W/S:
- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
(Page 25)
- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When a
USB containing MP3/WMA les in several folders
is being played, press PRESET·FOLDER W/S to
select the folder you want to play.
JUKEBOX/MEMORY:
- Stores radio stations. (Page 25)
- Selects JUKEBOX mode. (Page 30)
- Makes JUKEBOX list.
AUTO DJ: Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 19)
DELETE:
- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only). (Page 18)
- Deletes a song on the JUKEBOX list.
- Deletes all the saved stations.
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REPEAT: Listens to your les repeatedly or randomly.
TUNING-/+:
- Selects the radio stations.
- Scans DAB+ stations by pressing and holding.
C/V (Skip/Search):
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
N (Play/Pause):
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK): Select the
Bluetooth function by pressing F repeatedly. And
long press N to limit Bluetooth connection to
only BT and LG TV.
BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+): Selects BASS (or
BASS+) effect directly.
EQ: Chooses sound impressions.
SPECIAL EQ: Chooses special equalizer.
J (Information):
- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le
often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
- Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT
READY.
- Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.
- When these units are successfully connected each
other in WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode, each of
connected device names appears in the each unit.
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0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered les or
preset number.
CLOCK: Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM: With the ALARM function you can turn on
USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
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VOICE CANCELLER: You can reduce the vocal tones
during music playback from various input sources.
SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
(Dimmer: The display window will be darkened by
half.)
DAB+ MODE :
- DAB+ radio type
- Selects a DAB+ display mode.
RDS/SET :
- RDS (Radio Data System)
- Conrms the setting.
KEY CHANGER (L/l): Changes the key to suit your
vocal range.
MIC (Microphone) ECHO: Selects ECHO mode.
PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type. (RDS
only)
VOCAL EFFECTS: Selects various vocal effects
mode.
USB REC:
- Records to USB.
- Stops recording.
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Top panel
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a 1 (Standby)
Turns the power on or off.
b USB REC / DEMO
- Records to USB.
- Stops recording.
- In power off status, if you press USB REC /
DEMO, show demo mode.
c USB 1 Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
d Display window
e USB 2 Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
f F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB1 / USB2
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM
DAB+ DAB+
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g LIGHTING
Selects the lighting mode.
h 3TWIN
Connects two units for TWIN mode in WIRELESS
PARTY LINK.
i C/V (Skip/Search)
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a file.
- Selects the radio stations.
- Scans DAB+ stations by pressing and holding.
N (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK):
Select the Bluetooth function by pressing
F repeatedly. And long press N to limit
Bluetooth connection to only BT and LG TV.
AUTO DJ / RDS
- Selects the AUTO DJ mode.
- Radio Data System
VOL (Volume) -/+
Adjusts speaker volume.
MIC (Microphone) / GUITAR -/+
Adjusts Microphone volume or Guitar volume.
j
(Auto Music Play)
Plays the audio currently playing by tagging the
mobile (with “LG XBOOM” App) to this unit.
(Android Only)
k VOICE CANCELLER
You can reduce the vocal tones during music
playback from various input sources.
EQ
Chooses sound impressions.
l CLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PAD)
Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to
mix.
(If you want to use USER, you have to register a
source with “LG XBOOM” app.(Android Only))
1, 2, 3 (DJ PAD)
Press a desired sound pad.
m MIC (Microphone) ECHO
Selects ECHO mode.
VOCAL EFFECTS
Selects various vocal effects mode.
KEY CHANGER (l/L)
Changes the key to suit your vocal range.
n Remote sensor
o SPECIAL EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)
- Chooses special equalizer.
- Press and hold to select BASS (or BASS+)
effect directly.
SEARCH
Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
OK
Selects a folder when searching a file.
USER EQ
Selects the equalizer created by your own.
Multi jog
- Searches a folder or a file.
- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to control
the USER EQ level.
- Chooses special equalizer.
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Front panel / Rear panel
a Lighting
b Remote sensor
Place the unit at a safe distance from the
child’s reach. Otherwise it may result in the unit
falling down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
>
Caution
c GUITAR IN: Connect a guitar.
d MIC (Microphone) IN: Connect a microphone.
e DAB+/FM ANTENNA
f AC IN socket
y Connect the power cord to wall outlet
directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may
not operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.
y Do not overload the extension cord with
excessive electrical load.
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Caution
a
b
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Useful functions for using the unit
Function Description To do Do this
BT Lock On/Off
(Page 22)
It allows you to connect a
Bluetooth device only on
BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV
functions.
Initial setting of this function
was set to off.
ON
Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT
(Bluetooth) function.
OFF
Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT
(Bluetooth) function.
Auto Power On
(Page 36)
It allows the unit to turn on
automatically by input signals:
LG TV or
BT (Bluetooth)
ON
Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
for 5 seconds.
OFF
Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
for 5 seconds.
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Connecting
2
AC Power Cord
Connection
1. Connect one end of the AC power cord (included)
to the AC IN socket.
2. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.
Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet
if you do not use for an extended period of time.
,
Note
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Connecting
2
Optional Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB ports on the unit.
USB device
Removing the USB device from the unit:
1. Choose a different function/mode.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
,
Note
Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the
radio.
Antenna
y Be sure to fully extend the antenna.
y When moving the unit to other areas : Delete
all of the saved DAB+ scanned stations.
,
Note
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Basic Operations
USB Operations
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select USB function by pressing F.
To Do this
Playback Press
N
.
Pause Press
N
during playback.
Searching for a
section within
a le
Press and hold
C
/
V
during
playback and release it at the point
you want to listen to.
Selecting a le
directly
Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on
the remote control to go to the
desired le directly.
Skipping to
the next/
previous le
(1) By using
C
/
V
buttons:
Press
V
to go to the next le.
Playing in less than 3 seconds, press
C
to go to the previous le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press
C
to
go to the beginning of the le.
(2) By using SEARCH:
Rotate Multi jog or
C
/
V
and
press
N
to play the le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly. Refer to the note
for details about the display change.
y Repeat/Shufe playback operates as follows.
On Display
Description
OFF
Plays songs in order, and stops
the playback.
ONE Plays a same song repeatedly.
FOLDER
Plays songs in a folder
repeatedly.
ALL Plays all the songs repeatedly.
SHUFFLE
Plays all the songs once
randomly, and stops the
playback.
y When you play JUKEBOX list, only ONE and
ALL are available.
y Even after restarting the unit or switching
one function to another, you can listen to
music from the point where it’s last been
played.
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Note
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Operating
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Selecting a folder and
an MP3/WMA file
On the unit
1. Press SEARCH and rotate Multi Jog or C/V
until a desired file appears. You can also search a
folder if you press SEARCH again.
2. Press OK or N to play the selected file. When
you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the
folder, then press OK or N again. The selected
file is played.
On the remote control
1. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S repeatedly until a
desired folder appears.
2. Select the file you want by using C
/V.
3. Press N to play it.
y USB Folders/Files are recognized as below.
y If there is no le in a folder, the folder will not
appear.
y Folders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT
FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3
FOLDER 7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5
FOLDER 6
y File will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le
No.14 one by one.
y Files and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented differently
according to the record circumstances.
*ROOT: The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.
,
Note
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Deleting a file/folder or format
You can delete le, folder on your USB or format the
USB.
1. Select USB function by pressing F.
2. Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly,
the display changes as followings.
DEL FILE
DEL DIR FORMAT
On Display Description
DEL FILE
Select the le you want to delete.
DEL DIR
Select the folder you want to
delete.
FORMAT
Select to format the USB device.
If you want to exit the current mode, press
DELETE on the remote control repeatedly until
“FORMAT” appears, and then press DELETE on
the remote control once again.
3. To delete file/folder or format, press and hold
DELETE on the remote control.
y Do not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, delete, etc.)
y Regular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
y The delete function may not be supported
according to the USB status. (lock, etc.)
>
Caution
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Operating
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Playback Effect
The unit supports various sound and playback
effects: AUTO DJ, DJ PAD.
AUTO DJ
Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback. It
equalizes volume across les for uninterrupted
playback.
Press AUTO DJ repeatedly, the display changes as
followings.
SHUFFLE
SEQUENTIAL OFF
On Display Description
OFF -
SHUFFLE
The music is played randomly on
this mode.
SEQUENTIAL
The music is played repeatedly on
this mode.
y AUTO DJ mode does not support searching
for a section within a le or to play repeatedly
or randomly.
y If you move to other functions on AUTO DJ
mode, AUTO DJ will be disabled.
y AUTO DJ is not supported in the music le
whose length is less than 60 seconds.
y Only SEQUENTIAL is selected when played
JUKEBOX list.
,
Note
DJ PAD
It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound
effect. Each mode has up to 3 sounds effect.
1. Press and hold DJ PAD (CLUB, DRUM or USER)
on the unit to select a desired DJ PAD sound
effect.
2. Press a DJ PAD (1, 2, 3) of desired sound on the
unit.
y If you want to use USER, you have to register
a source with “LG XBOOM” app.(Android
Only)
If the source is not register to USER, “EMPTY”
or “NO SOUND” appears on the display
window.
y Initial DJ PAD mode is CLUB sound effect.
y DJ PAD mode is displayed for 3 seconds
when you press DJ PAD (CLUB, DRUM or
USER) on the unit.
y The DJ PAD sound is mixed when you press a
DJ PAD (1, 2, 3) on the unit.
y The currently playing DJ PAD sound is
stopped and the selected DJ PAD sound
outputs if you press a different DJ PAD (1, 2,
3) on the unit while DJ PAD sound is playing.
,
Note
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Operating
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Using BLUETOOTH®
wireless 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.
y Available Devices: Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc.
y Version: 4.0
y Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles.
This unit is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 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 activated on 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.
When Bluetooth connection lock is activated,
you can search Bluetooth device in BT function.
,
Note
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 RN5 (XX)”.
y XX 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 RN5 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some devices have a different pairing way. For
details about Bluetooth pairing, refer to your
Bluetooth device manual.
y You can connect this unit with up to 3
Bluetooth devices simultaneously using the
same method as described above, only in the
Bluetooth function.
y The multi phone pairing connection is only
supported on Android devices. (Multi phone
pairing connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
y Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices
(Ex: Dongle etc.) will not support multi phone
pairing.
,
Note
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