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OWNER'S MANUAL
SMART

SOUND BAR

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
NB3740 (NB3740, S34A1-D)
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1: Sound Bar

    OWNER’S MANUAL SMART SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. NB3740 (NB3740, S34A1-D) www.lg.com...

  • Page 3: Getting Started 31

    Getting Started Safety Information WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. CAUTION Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for DO NOT OPEN ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the...

  • Page 4: Important Safety

    Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by accumulator. the manufacturer. Safety way to remove the battery from the 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or equipment: Remove the old battery or battery table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the apparatus.
  • Page 5 Responsible Party : equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue in accordance with the instructions, may cause Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    – Listening to music stored on the – [LANGUAGE] menu Bluetooth devices – [AUDIO] menu Using the Premium – [OTHERS] menu Using the LG Smart World Sound Effect – Signing in – Searching online content Using the My Apps Menu...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Sound – Customer Support – Open Source Software Notice Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your Network Software Update –...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Term Symbol Description Indicates special Note notes and operating features. Indicates cautions > for preventing Caution possible damages from abuse. About the “7” symbol display “7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel > Caution a 1/! (Standby/On) Precautions in using the touch buttons b p/o (Volume) Adjusts speaker volume. y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. c F (Function) - In a humid environment, wipe out any Press it repeatedly to select other function.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • HOME ( ): Displays or exits the 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

  • Page 11: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started Installing the sound Mounting the main unit on a wall You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use 5. Hang the main unit onto the bracket as shown the wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill below. some holes. A guide sheet (Wall Mount Bracket Installation Template) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.

  • Page 13: Connecting

    Connecting Wireless Subwoofer 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip Connection this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. - The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up Pairing wireless subwoofer alternately in red and yellow-green.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting Note Connecting to Your TV y If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or HDMI Connection may not output. y When you use HDMI connection, you can If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect change the resolution for the HDMI output.

  • Page 15: What Is Simplink

    [Settings] menu. Some functions of this unit are controlled by the 1. Press HOME ( ). TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. 2. Use A/D to select the [Settings] and press ENTER (b).

  • Page 16: Optical In Connection

    Connecting Note OPTICAL IN connection y If your TV does not accept the resolution You can enjoy the sound from your TV with a you have set on the unit, you can set optical digital audio connection. resolution to 480p as follows: 1.

  • Page 17: Connections With External Device

    Connecting Connections with Connecting to your external device Home Network This unit can be connected to a local area network OPTICAL IN connection (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. You can enjoy the sound from your component By connecting the unit to a broadband home with a digital optical connection through the network, you have access to services such as...

  • Page 18: Wired Network Setup

    Connecting 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Settings] menu then press ENTER (b). Broadband service Router 2. Read the preparations for the network settings and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is highlighted. DLNA certified servers Network will automatically be connected to the unit.

  • Page 19: Wireless Network Connection

    Connecting Wireless network connection 2. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Another connection option is to use an Access Point Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP or a wireless router. The network configuration and address automatically.

  • Page 20: Wireless Network Setup

    Connecting Wireless network setup For the wireless network connection, the unit needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Settings] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Setting up the access point or the wireless router is required before connecting the unit to the network.
  • Page 21 Connecting Advanced Setting Notes on network connection If you want to set the network settings manually, y Many network connection problems during set use W/S to select [Advanced Setting] on the up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).
  • Page 22 Connecting y The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly. y The wireless network operate at 2.4 GHz radio frequencies that are also used by other household devices such as cordless telephone, Bluetooth®...

  • Page 23: System Setting

    System Setting Initial Setup 5. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP When you turn on the unit for the first time, the address automatically. initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language and network settings on the initial setup wizard.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Operating Settings 9. Check all the settings that you have set in the previous steps. Adjust the setup settings You can change the settings of the unit in the [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). Press ENTER (b) while [Finish] is highlighted to finish the initial setup settings.

  • Page 25: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] menu Network Play This function allows you to control the playback The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the of media streamed from DLNA media server by a software update and online content services. DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified smartphone has a function to control the playback Connection Setting media on your home network.

  • Page 26: [Display] Menu

    System Setting [DISPLAY] menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. TV Aspect Ratio Refer to page 15 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] [4:3 Letter Box] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

  • Page 27: [Language] Menu

    System Setting [LANGUAGE] menu DRC (Dynamic Range Control) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a Display Menu lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Select a language for the [Settings] menu and on- [Auto] screen display. The dynamic range of the Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as the [AUDIO] menu...

  • Page 28: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] menu Quick Start This player can stay in standby mode with low DivX® VOD power consumption, so that the player can ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video instantly boot without delay when you turn on this format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi unit.
  • Page 29 - The SIMPLINK function allows you to control this to contents) unit with LG TV’s remote control. [CC Mode] - The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV (When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital])

  • Page 30: Sound Effect

    System Setting Sound Effect Adjusting the [Digital Option] When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom], you can adjust detail settings of closed caption. You can select a sound mode that suits you and the content you are playing. Press SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen.

  • Page 31: Operating

    (page 47) [My Apps] - Displays the [My Apps] screen. (page 49) e [Input] - Changes input mode. f [Settings] - Adjusts the system settings. [4] - Searches for desired LG Apps and other content. h [3] - Displays login menu.

  • Page 32: Playing The Linked Devices

    Operating Playing the Linked Notes on USB device y This unit supports USB flash drive/external HDD Devices formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). y This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the Playing a USB device USB device.

  • Page 33: Playing A File On Android Device

    Operating Playing a file on Android 5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d(Play) or ENTER (b) to play the file. device This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the Android device. 1. Connect the Android device to the unit with USB cable.

  • Page 34: Playing A File On A Network Server

    Operating Using Home Network Playing a file on a network server Server for PC DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, This unit can play video, audio and photo files which allows users to access video, photo and located in a DLNA server through your home audio files stored in server and enjoy them on TV network.

  • Page 35: Sharing Files And Folders

    Operating Note System requirements y SmartShare PC Software is not supported with Mac OS. Minimum System y The SmartShare PC Software (DLNA) is y CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+ a customized software edition only for processors sharing files and folders to this player.

  • Page 36: General Playback

    Operating General Playback Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Basic operations for video and audio content Press d (Play) to start slide show. To stop a slide show To stop playback Press Z (Stop) while slide show. Press Z (Stop) during playback.

  • Page 37: On-Screen Display

    Operating On-Screen Display Displaying content information on- screen You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press To control video playback ENTER (b). You can control playback and set options while watching videos.

  • Page 38: To Control Photo View

    Operating To control photo view Setting the slide show option You can use various options during viewing a Controls playback and sets options while viewing photo in full screen. pictures in full screen. 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). You can control playback and set options while viewing pictures in full screen.

  • Page 39: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion This unit can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h). 2. Select [A-B] and press ENTER (b). Video files 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Subtitle Language

    Operating Selecting a subtitle language Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). You can change the TV aspect ratio setting during playback. 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press ENTER (b) 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 3.

  • Page 41: Changing The Picture Mode

    Operating Changing the Picture Mode Viewing content information You can change the [Picture mode] option during The unit can display the content information. playback. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option 2.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Subtitle File

    Operating Selecting a subtitle file Listening to music during slide show If the subtitle file name is different from the video file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the You can display photo files while listening to audio [Movie] menu before playing the movie.

  • Page 43: Setting The [3D] Option

    Operating Setting the [3D] option This function allows you to play 3D content in case of file encorded in 3D. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [3D] using A/D, and press ENTER (b) Note If the subtitle is displayed abnormally, set the TV’s 3D option to off and the unit’s 3D option to on.

  • Page 44: Advanced Features

    Operating Advanced Features To select a server from the device list, files or folders must be shared by DLNA server from the connected Wi-Fi Direct™ device. 6. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using W/S/ Wi-Fi Direct™ A/D, and press ENTER (b). Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct™...

  • Page 45: Lg Av Remote

    Visit Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology “Apple iTunes” or “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” for detailed information of “LG AV for short range connection. Remote”. The sound may be interrupted when the...

  • Page 46: Listening To Music Stored On The Bluetooth Devices

    You display depending on the type of Bluetooth should reconnect the bluetooth device to device. Your unit appears as “LG-HTS”. use this function. 3. When this unit successfully paired with your y The sound may be interrupted when...

  • Page 47: Using The Premium

    World You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. You can use the LG application services on this 1. Check the network connection and settings unit via Internet. You can easily find and download (page 17).

  • Page 48: Signing In

    Operating Signing in Searching online content To use the [LG Smart World] feature, you need to If you are having difficulties finding specific content sign in with your account. from online services, you can use the all-in-one search function by entering keywords in the search 1.

  • Page 49: Using The My Apps Menu

    2. Use W/S to select [Delete], and press ENTER(b). 3. Use A/D to select [Yes], and press ENTER (b) to confirm. Note Depending on the region, the [LG Smart World], [My Apps], [4] and [3] may not be available.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. y Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The connected USB storage y Try using different USB cable, some USB cables may not support device is not recognized. enough current for normal USB operation.

  • Page 51: Network

    Troubleshooting Network Symptom Cause & Solution Streaming video services (such y Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream as YouTube™, etc.) are often video services. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and stopped or “buffer” during increase the broadband speed is recommended.

  • Page 52: Picture

    You can update the unit using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this unit (if updates have been made), please visit http://www.lg.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center. Open Source Software Notice To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    Appendix Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote Control control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 54: Network Software Update

    Appendix Network Software Software update Update You can update the unit using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update Network update notification server.
  • Page 55 Note The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your unit. Refer to “Customer Support” on page...

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Appendix Additional Information File requirement Video files File File Audio Codec Format Subtitle Location Extension Format “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, DIVX 3.11, DIVX4, Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, DIVX5. DIVX6 (standard Digital, DTS, (.smi), SubStation Alpha “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” playback only), XVID, MP3, WMA, (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD...
  • Page 57 Appendix Note Note y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) y This unit supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle content.

  • Page 58: About Dlna

    Appendix About DLNA This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play video, photo and audio content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.

  • Page 59: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting HDMI OUT Source Auto DTS Re-encode Dolby Digital PCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD PCM 5.1ch Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch...

  • Page 60: Trademarks And Licenses

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned Rights Reserved. by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.
  • Page 61 Appendix Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General AC adaptor requirements 100 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz / 25 V 0 2 A Power consumption 30 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 1 038 mm x 71 mm x 56 mm (40.9” x 2.8” x 2.2”) (With foot) Net Weight (Approx.) 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs) Operating temperature...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance Important Information relating to Network Services Handling the unit When shipping the unit All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was...

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