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OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH POWER
SPEAKER SYSTEM
MODEL
RN7
2004_Rev02
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.
MFL71690713
1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
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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
Table of Contents 5
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)
(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
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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
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.
>
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
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d
g
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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
Connecting 17
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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