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Connecting

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 eARC/ 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.

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.)

Depending on your LG TV model, you may

need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on

your LG TV.

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.

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.

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return

Channel) function

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) features an

advancement over the existing ARC (Audio Return

Channel) and supports the latest high-bitrate audio

formats such as DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X®,

Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Atmos® and more.

You can use your multiple components just by simple

connection.

Preparing to Use the eARC or ARC

Function

- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and eARC

or ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and eARC or

ARC must be set to On.

- The setting method of HDMI-CEC, eARC or ARC

may differ depending on the TV. For details about

eARC or ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

- You must use the certied HDMI cable. (page

30)

- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with

HDMI IN of the TV that supports eARC or ARC

function using an HDMI cable.

- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV

compatible with eARC or ARC.

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LG GX Specifications

General

Audio decoders	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
RMS rated power	420 W
Audio output channels	3.1 channels
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes
Soundbar speaker RMS power	120 W
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless
HDMI in	1
Ethernet LAN	No
Bluetooth version	4.0
HDMI ports quantity	-
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Product color	Black
Audio formats supported	AAC, AAC+, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	SimpLink
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85182200