Connecting
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Connecting
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Using an HDMI cable
If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI
CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can
enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit
without connecting the optical cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the
back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an
HDMI cable.
HDMI cable
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC by
pressing
F
repeatedly.
You can see “ARC” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
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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.)
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Depending on your LG TV model, you may
need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on
your LG TV.
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When you return to ARC function from
another function, you need to select the input
source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Then this unit
changes to ARC function automatically.
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Note
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
To use this function :
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Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set
to On.
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The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC
function, refer to your TV manual.
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You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
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You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function
using an HDMI cable.
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You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
What is SIMPLINK?
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.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control :
Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
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Depending on the state of the unit, some
SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
purpose or not work.
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Depending on a TV or a player which is
connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation
may differ from your purpose.
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Note
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