LG RN7 Owner's manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

HIGH POWER

SPEAKER SYSTEM

MODEL

RN7

2004_Rev02

www.lg.com

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future

reference.

MFL71690713

1 Getting Started

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

sufcient 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

conned 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 identication 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 specication 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

14 Optional Equipment Connection

14 – USB Connection

15 – Antenna Connection

16 – OPTICAL IN Connection

17 LG Sound Sync

Table of Contents

3 Operating

18 Basic Operations

18 – USB Operations

19 – Selecting a folder and

an MP3/WMA file

20 – Deleting a file/folder or format

21 Playback Effect

21 – AUTO DJ

21 – DJ PAD

22 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

22 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices

25 Using the LG XBOOM App

25 – About “LG XBOOM” App

25 – Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your

Bluetooth Device

26 – Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App

27 Radio Operations

27 – Listening to the radio

27 – Improving poor FM reception

27 – Presetting the Radio Stations

27 – Deleting all the saved stations

28 Sound adjustment

28 – Setting the sound mode

28 – Setting the USER EQ

29 Advanced Operations

29 – Recording to USB

31 – JUKEBOX Playback

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1

2

3

4

5

32 Other Operations

32 – Turn off the sound temporarily

32 – DRC (Dynamic range control)

32 – CHILDSAFE Mode

33 – DEMO

33 – Using your TV remote control

34 – Using Guitar

34 – Using Microphone

37 – LIGHTING

37 – Sleep Timer Setting

37 – Dimmer

38 – AUTO POWER On

39 – Auto function change

40 Setting the Clock

40 – Setting the Clock through “LG XBOOM” App

40 – Using your unit as an alarm clock

41 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

4 Troubleshooting

43 Troubleshooting

43 – General

44 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

45 General specifications

46 Trademarks and licenses

47 Maintenance

47 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Optical In

Listens to music from your optical 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

25-26 )

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)

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

Optical OPTICAL

LG Sound Sync (Optical) LG OPT

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

[ (Mute):

- Mutes the sound.

- Controls this unit using TV remote. (Page 33)

PRESET·FOLDER W/S:

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

(Page 27)

- 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 27)

- Selects JUKEBOX mode. (Page 31)

- Makes JUKEBOX list.

AUTO DJ: Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 21)

DELETE:

- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only). (Page 20)

- Deletes a song on the JUKEBOX list.

- Deletes all the saved stations.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • •

REPEAT: Listens to your les repeatedly or randomly.

TUNING-/+: Selects the radio stations.

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 optical source information in OPTICAL mode.

- 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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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.)

SET: Conrms the setting.

KEY CHANGER (L/l): Changes the key to suit your

vocal range.

MIC (Microphone) ECHO: Selects ECHO mode.

?: This button is not available.

VOCAL EFFECTS: Selects various vocal effects

mode.

USB REC:

- Records to USB.

- Stops recording.

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Top panel

h

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l

k

f

g

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j

a

b

c

de

m

n

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

Optical OPTICAL

LG Sound Sync (Optical) LG OPT

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

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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 le.

- Selects the radio stations.

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

Selects the AUTO DJ mode.

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.

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Caution

c OPTICAL IN: Connect an optical device.

d GUITAR IN: Connect a guitar.

e MIC (Microphone) IN: Connect a microphone.

f ANTENNA (FM)

g 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

ef

d

g

c

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Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this

TV Remote On/

Off

(Page 33)

It allows you to control the

volume of this unit by your TV

remote control even by other

company’s product.

Initial setting of this function

was set to on.

ON

Press and hold [ on the remote control for

3 seconds in Optical function.

OFF

Press and hold [ on the remote control for

3 seconds in Optical function.

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 24)

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 38)

It allows the unit to turn on

automatically by input signals:

Optical, 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.

2 Connecting

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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

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

Connecting 15

Connecting

2

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to

the radio.

FM antenna

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

,

Note

Connecting16

Connecting

2

OPTICAL IN Connection

1. Connect an optical output jack of external

devices to the OPTICAL IN jack.

TV or digital device etc.

Optical cable

2. Press F

until OPTICAL function is selected.

y Before connecting the optical cable, be sure

to remove the protection plug cover if your

cable has the cover.

y You can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV

models, you must select the external speaker

option from the TV menu. (For details,

reference your TV user manual.)

,

Note

Make sure to properly align and connect the

optical cable; improper alignment may cause

damage to the jack.

<O> <X>

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Caution

Optical jack Optical cable Optical jack Optical cable

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Connecting

2

LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by

your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is

compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync.

Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control:

Volume up/down, mute

LG Sound Sync with wired connection

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

optical cable.

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

sound through this unit.

(Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the

details of LG Sound Sync.)

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1.

4. Press F

until OPTICAL function is selected.

You can see “LG OPT” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

TV.

LG Sound Sync with wireless

connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1.

2. Press F

until LG TV function is selected.

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

sound through this unit:

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”

on the display window if the TV and this unit are

connected normally.

(Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the

details of LG Sound Sync.)

y You can also use the remote control of

this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you

use TV’s remote control again, the unit

synchronizes with the TV. (According to TV

Specifications, the volume and mute of this

unit synchronize with TV.)

y If the connection fails, check the conditions of

this unit and your TV: power, function.

y Make sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when

using LG Sound Sync.

- The unit is turned off.

- Changing to a different function.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

- Disconnecting the optical cable.

y If you try to change the function on using

the LG TV function, volume will be change

according to the LG TV volume level.

y If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

1, LG Sound Sync will be disconnected.

To use this function again, you should

reconnect the TV and the unit.

y The volume may be increased when the TV

and this unit is connected by LG Sound Sync.

Decrease the TV volume and then connect

with this unit.

y When you turn on your LG TV connected

by LG Sound Sync or enter LG TV function,

this unit changes the function to LG TV

automatically.

y You should set the TV Sound output manually

depending on the TV version.

y If you control TV volume when this unit and

TV are connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit

may louder the volume due to synchronizing

volume with TV’s.

,

Note

3 Operating

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Operating

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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/Shufe 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.

,

Note

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Operating

3

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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Operating

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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.)

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