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OWNER’S MANUAL 5.1ch SURROUND COM- PACT RECEIVER SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. TS913SS P/NO : MFL63267059 www.lg.com...
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Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Safety Information Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; CAUTION That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN branch circuits.
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Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents System Setting Table of Contents Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Sound Calibration) – Before performing Auto Sound Getting Started Calibration – Performing Auto Sound Calibration Safety Information – Turning the Auto Sound Calibration Introduction on/off – Supplied Accessories Settings and adjustments using the –...
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Table of Contents Operating Troubleshooting Selecting the input source Troubleshooting Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the receiver Appendix – Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD – Enjoying a satellite tuner or set top box Manufacturer code list – Enjoying TV Trademarks and Licenses –...
Getting Started Required cables Introduction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables. Supplied Accessories You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary. HDMI cable (Type A, High speed HDMI™ cable or Type A, High speed HDMI™...
- PLAYER: In PLAYER Mode, you can control a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, DVD recorder, etc. (For LG product only) - TV: In TV Mode, you can control TV. 2. Referring to the following contents (pages 7-9), press the corresponding button for the operation.
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Getting Started • • • • • • e • • • • • • • • • - PORTABLE: Selects the input source connected to PORT. IN jack. MONO/STEREO: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode. - IPOD/USB: Selects the input source connected to SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off automatically at IPOD/USB Port.
Getting Started To control the PLAYER (Blu- To control the TV ray disc player, DVD player, • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • DVD recorder, etc.) 1 (POWER): Turns the TV on or off . 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options •...
Getting Started Front panel a Volume Control f 1 (POWER) Adjusts speaker volume. Turns the receiver on or off . b Display Window g IPod/USB Port Connects an IPod/USB device to IPod/USB Port. Shows the current status of the receiver. h STAND BY/HDMI THRU indicator c FUNCTION Lights up as follows:...
Getting Started Rear panel a AC power cord g Cooling fan b OPTICAL GAME IN h Speakers connectors Connects to other components with an optical Connects to the speakers and subwoofer. digital audio output. i AUTO CAL MIC c COAXIAL CD IN Connects to the optimizer microphone for the Connects to other components with a coaxial Auto Sound Calibration function.
Connecting > Caution Positioning the system Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the *speaker The following illustration shows an example of duct. positioning the system. Note that the illustrations *Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass in these instructions diff er from the actual unit for sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
Connecting Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the receiver 1. Connect speaker wires to the receiver. Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching color wires for corresponding speakers. Color Speaker Position Grey Rear Rear right Blue Rear Rear left Green Center Center Orange...
Connecting It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connecting to Your TV Connect the cables according to the jacks of your components. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV. Connect Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect A Analog...
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Connecting Note If a connected HDMI device does not accept AUTO PORT.IN CAL MIC the audio output of the receiver, the HDMI HDMI BD IN DVD IN STB IN ANTENNA Rear of the receiver device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. You can enjoy the sound from your component Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;...
Connecting Coaxial digital audio Connecting component connection with analog audio jacks Connect the COAXIAL CD IN jack on the receiver to your components with COAXIAL OUT jack using a You can enjoy the sound from component with coaxial digital audio cable. analog audio jacks through the speakers of this system.
Connecting Connecting the Connecting the USB antennas device Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the You can enjoy the sound of music fi les contained in radio. the USB device. 1. Open the IPOD/USB cover. 2. Insert a USB device to the IPod/USB Port until it fi ts into place.
System Setting Performing Auto Sound Calibrating the Calibration appropriate settings 1. Connect the optimizer microphone ( 3.5 mm) automatically (Auto into the AUTO CAL MIC jack on this unit. (page 18). Sound Calibration) 2. Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your This function allows you to perform automatic listening position.You can also use a stool calibration as follows:...
System Setting Note 3. Press AUTO CAL.. When you have fi nished the Auto Sound “TEST START” appears on the display window Calibration, disconnect the optimizer and “START” blinks on the display window. microphone from the unit. 4. Press ENTER (b). ...
System Setting TESTTONE menu Settings and You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to adjustments using the the test tone from your listening position. SETUP menu 1. Press RECEIVER, and then press SETUP. "1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window. 2.
System Setting LEVEL menu DISTANCE menu You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit your You can set the distance of the speakers connected preference. to this unit. 1. Press RECEIVER, and then press SETUP. 1. Press RECEIVER, and then press SETUP. "1 TESTTONE"...
System Setting DRC menu AUTO CAL menu This function allows you to listen to a movie at a This allows you to perform automatic calibration. lower volume without losing clarity of sound. You For details, see the pages 19 - 20. can compress the dynamic range of the Dolby 1.
Operating To activate the muting function Selecting the input Press MUTE ( ) on the remote control. To cancel, source press MUTE ( ) on the remote control again or rotate the VOLUME on the front panel. This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or Enjoying sound/images watch).
Operating Note Enjoying a satellite tuner or The audio input of the TV is switched and set top box the image from the TV tuner is displayed on 1. Turn on the TV. the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV button.
Operating Enjoying a CD player, etc Enjoying a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) 1. Turn on the component connected to COAXIAL CD IN jack. 1. Turn on the portable device (MP3 player, etc.) 2. Turn on the receiver. 2. Turn on the receiver. 3.
Operating Adjusting the speaker BASS During playback, reinforces the bass sound. levels PLll MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit your is ideal for movies encoded in preference.
Operating Presetting radio stations Listening to FM/AM You can preset up to 50 FM or AM stations. radio You can easily tune in the stations you often listen You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through 1. Press RADIO to select tuner (FM or AM). The last the built-in tuner.
Operating Deleting the preset stations Playing back You can delete a preset station you want. components with one- 1. Press RADIO to select tuner (FM or AM). The last touch operation (One- received station is tuned in. You can also press FUNCTION on the front Touch Play) panel.
Operating Enjoying the TV sound Turning off the from the speakers receiver with the TV connected to the (System Power Off) receiver (System Audio When you turn the TV off by using the POWER Control) button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver turns off automatically.
Operating Enjoying the TV Adjusting the audio sound via an HDMI delay connection (Audio You can delay the sound output using this function Return Channel) when the image is slower than the sound. 1. Press AV SYNC.. The current settings is showed on the display The receiver can receive the audio signal of the window.
Operating Using the Sleep Timer Displaying the fi le information You can set the unit to turn off automatically at a specifi ed time. You can display various information on the display Press SLEEP repeatedly. window by pressing INFO/DISPLAY (m). The minutes display (the remaining time) changes cyclically on the display window as follows.
Operating Music fi le requirement Playing music fi les Music fi le compatibility with this unit is limited as using the USB device follows: Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), You can play music fi les contained in the USB within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) device.
Operating Playing the iPod REPEAT REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details mode. (OFF RPT 1 about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide. RPT AL Before connecting the iPod, turn this unit off and RANDOM) reduce the volume of this unit to its minimum.
Operating Setting up the remote to Controlling a TV with control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote Control control. 1. Turn the TV on. You can control your TV using the buttons below. 2.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution The Power does not turned on. The power cord is Plug the power cord into the wall outlet disconnected. securely. The speaker wires are Check the speaker connections. No sound. disconnected. The speaker volume is ...
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Troubleshooting The remote control is not Point the remote directly at the unit The remote control doesn’t work well / at all. pointed directly at the unit. The remote control is too Use the remote within 23 feet (7m) of far from the unit.
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to iPod and has been certifi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition “Works with iPhone”...
Appendix Specifi cations General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption Refer to main label on the rear panel. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 60 x 243.5 mm (16.9 x 2.4 x 9.2 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) Operating temperature...
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Appendix Speakers Front speaker (Left/ Right) Type 2 Way 2 speaker Max. Input power 360 W Net Dimensions 94 x211 x83 mm Impedance Rated 4 Ω (W x H x D) (3.7 x 8.3 x 3.3 inches) Input Power 180 W Net Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs) Rear speaker (Left/ Right)
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 ...