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Kitahama Chuo Bldg, 2-2-22 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, OSAKA 541-0041, JAPAN
http://www.onkyo.com/

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.
For Dealer, Service, Order and all other Business Inquiries: 
Tel: 201-785-2600  Fax: 201-785-2650 
http://www.us.onkyo.com/

For Product Support Team Only:
1-800-229-1687
http://www.us.onkyo.com/

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0  Fax: +49-8142-4208-213 
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Unit 1033, 10/F, Star House, No 3, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Tel: 852-2429-3118  Fax: 852-2428-9039
http://www.hk.onkyo.com/

1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJing Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200041, 
Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396
http://www.cn.onkyo.com/

The Americas

China

Europe

Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa

Please contact an Onkyo distributor referring to Onkyo SUPPORT site.
http://www.intl.onkyo.com/support/

The above-mentioned information is subject to change without prior notice. 
Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest update.

(Mainland)

(Hong Kong)

Meridien House, Ground floor, 69 - 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS, United Kingdom 
Tel: +44 (0)8712-00-19-96  Fax: +44 (0)8712-00-19-95

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(C) Copyright 2013 Onkyo Corporation Japan. All rights reserved.

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COAXIAL jack

Connect a separately sold cable to 
input the sound.

OPTICAL jack

Connect the supplied optical 
digital audio cable to input audio.

ANALOG jack

Connect the supplied stereo mini 
plug cable to input audio.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT terminal

Connect a subwoofer sold commercially.

Use the active subwoofer sold commercially.

When you use a subwoofer, see the subwoofer’s 
instructions manual before connecting.

IR OUT terminal

Connect the supplied IR flasher to allow the TV remote 
control signal to pass through.

Double-sided tape for mounting is attached to the 
supplied IR flasher side. Mount to near the remote 
control signal sensor of TV with the double-sided 
tape. (

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 P.9)

USB port

Connect a USB flash drive.

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PREPARATION

Placement 

Select an appropriate placement for your environment. 

To enjoy the best sound, do not place an object on both sides of the unit. 

Mounting to Wall

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Accessories to be prepared:

 Wall mounting template

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Make sure you have the following items before use.

The number in parenthesis indicates the quantity.

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name 

indicates the color.

Main unit (1)

AC adapter (1)/

Power cord (1)

IR flasher (1)

Remote controller (RC-877S) (1)

A lithium-ion battery (CR2025) is supplied in 
the remote control at the time of purchase.

Optical digital audio 

cable 5 ft. (1.5 m) (1)

ф3.5 mm stereo mini 

plug cable (1)

Wall mounting template (1)

Stand (2)/Cushion (4)/ 

Mounting screws (3/8" (10 mm)) (4)

LS-B40

Soundbar System

Instruction Manual

1.  Attach the template to the position to mount.

Be careful not to make a tape mark on the wall.

Stand at a distance and check its position. Check if it is horizontal.

2.  Mark the two screw points with a pen.

Leave 1" (25 mm) between the soundbar and your TV.

Wall mounting 
template

3.  Remove the template and screw the screws into the wall.

Use the screws with 3/16” (4 mm) diameter.

Keep 5/16” (8.5 mm) of the screw protruding from the wall surface.

Do not use the supplied mounting screws for stand.

Wall

5/16” (8.5 mm)

3/16” (4 mm)

4.  Connect all cables to the soundbar. (

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 See 7 to 8 pages)

5.  Insert the head of the screw into the keyhole slot of the soundbar and fix it 

firmly.

Please confirm that the head of the screw is at the top of the hole.

Do not use the supplied stands.

Keyhole slot

Actual place 
to apply the 
screw

Mounting on Low Board or TV Stand

Accessories to be prepared:

 Stands, Cushion, Mounting screws

Before placing the soundbar on the boards, attach the supplied stands to prevent 

falling.

(Back side)

(Front side)

Connections

Connect the TV and this unit using one of the possible connection cables.

Remote control sensor of TV

IR Flasher

Listening to TV

Turn on the TV.

For details on operation, see the "BASIC OPERATION" (

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 P.11).

The unit can be operated with your existing TV remote controller. For details 

on operation, see the “Using TV Remote Controller” (

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1.  Turn the power on.

2.  Switch the input to TV. 

(On the buttons of the unit, switches  

in the order of 

TV 

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USB 

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Bluetooth.)

3.  Adjust the volume.

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Please note:

When preparing the screws used for wall mounting, ask qualified service personnel 

and give careful consideration to their type, material and length so that they can 

withstand the weight. If reinforcement is necessary, use reinforcing plates or anchors.

Onkyo is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, 

insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product. Please read this manual thoroughly before 

making connections and plugging in your new Onkyo product.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and 

listening enjoyment from your new product.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Trademarks and Licensing

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 

Laboratories.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered 

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such 

marks by Onkyo is under license. Other trademarks and trade 

names are those of their respective owners.

AuraSphere™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

AuraSphere is a listening experience technology developed by Onkyo 

Corporation and Sonic Emotion ag.

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