for LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black

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There is no HDMI input on this unit. The optical out from the cable box can be connected to the sound bar using the optical cable included with the unit.
As for using your TV remote to control the sound bar... probably not... unless your TV is also an LG. (Check the user manual from your TV) The included remote can be programmed to control the basic functions of your TV (channel up/down, volume, power, and mute).

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I have my cable box going through the Hdmi on the TV and connected to the soundbar through an optical cable and it works fine. My tv is ARC compatible so I have the Blu Ray player through the soundbar to the tv and it works great. If your Tv is ARC compatible you should be able to shunt the cablebox through the soundbar as well.

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I use the additional remote because I have no knowlede of how to pair the Cable remote to the sound bar. Some TV's are not Blue tooth compatible. There is usually a HDMI out on the back of the TV for Optical cord. But maybe if the same brand bar as TV would make it easier.

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I have a 50" LG WiFi enabled smart LED TV. i have the LG sound bar as well. I have Direct TV and thus use the remote controls for this. the sound bar is connected via optical cable to the TV and not the cable box. When i push the power button on my Direct TV remote, the TV turns on and so do does the sound bar. I did not need to do or configure anything special via the TV or sound bar to make this happen; meaning having the Direct TV cable remote control the on/off and volume of the TV and soundbar in unison. I suspect that the sound bar simply detects when there is an optical signal present and turns on based on this. So if the TV goes on (and it is configured to use the optical out port), then it should turn on and off with the TV. In the TV's menu, there is an option for sound. Within this sound menu is an option to turn on the optical-out feature. I did this and i can now control the volume of the sound bar with either the TV's remote, the Direct TV's remote, or the sound bar's remote. But i just stick with the Direct TV remote since this controls the channel changing. Hope that helps.

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This sound-bar does not have HDMI ports. It is compatible with most universal remote controls included with cable or satellite service. Your cable or satellite TV provider usually provides a guide for programming their remotes at time of installation. Service providers also provide instructions for programming their remotes on their websites.

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unit flashing red and green

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my lg wireless sound bar with wireless sub woofer is flashing red and green and the sound does not to seem to be coming out of the unit like it should . How can I fix this problem

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Thank you for your inquiry.
We regret to read that your LG 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with the Wireless Subwoofer Model # NB3530A is acting up. Bluetooth is prone to a lot of interference from other products like you phone, or other devices using the same frequency or signal blockage from materials in your walls or even the power coursing through the wires in your walls. Sounds like the Sub woofer may have been disconnected from the Sound Bar and to re-establish connection try the following:
1. Press and hold the Stop button (square icon) on the unit and MUTE on the remote control simultaneously.
- “REMATE” appears on the display window.
2. Press PAIRING on back of the woofer.
- The Yellow LED will flicker.
3. Turn off and on the unit.
- If you see the yellow LED, it’ s successful.
4. If you don’t see the yellow LED, try again Step 1
- Step 3...IFV

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Unplug everything. *Check auto on setting to off? Re-set up as if it was new and if problem continues return to best buy.

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Make sure the connections are pkugged in.You can always try a reset too.Also keep it on optical 1 too.

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Connection

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I have a 70 inch Sharp mounted on the wall with the wiring inside the wall. No wires showing. How would I connect the sound bar ?

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You have to connect the wires from the unit to one of the sound jacks on the back of your set. I used the optical jack so it would sync the sound with my TV and thus the cable remote. The only wireless component is the subwoofer. That you can plug into a power outlet anywhere in the room and it will sync with the soundbar. So if you're looking for a completely wireless setup, this wouldn't work for you.

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It depends on your setup. If you got a mount to mount this below your TV you would connect the optical out from the TV to the sound bar below the TV. All your wires would be hidden behind the TV. Otherwise, if you are currently using your optical out on the TV you would need to get a switcher or use the "line in" and use the white and red audio out from the TV to connect to the sound bar. Again all the wires would be behind the TV if mounted directly below.

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If you hang the sound bar on the wall under the TV the power cord may show unless you have that also in the wall. The HD cable is out of sight.

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via an optical cable

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It comes with a bracket to hang on the wall, if you like.

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The sound bar comes with a optical cable, which makes for very easy connection.

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OPTICAL CABLE LENGTH

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What is the length of the optical cable? Thanks for any info.

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The included cable is 5' long

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I believe it is a 4 ft cable!

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2 feet

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Hello Cycleguy.
Thank you for your inquiry.
The length of the supplied Optical (Toslink) Cable for the LG 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with the Wireless Subwoofer Model # NB3530A is 3 feet ( just under 1M)...IFV

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I used a 4 foot cable because my TV is close to the soundbar and DVD Blue ray player.

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I would sat about 2 feet

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3 feet

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Approximately 3 ft long

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how too Diconnect Optical Cable from Soundbar

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LG Soundbar bought but resetting...how too i disconnect the optical wire from Bar?

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Should pull straight out

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Try making sure your TV is set to send on the bluetooth

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Grasp the plug (not the cable itself) and firmly pull. There is not retaining clip, so it should pull straight out.

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It pulls out a bit rough, and it might at first feel like you're doing it wrong, but simply grip up close to the tip, and pull. There's no tabs or anything so don't worry.

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just unplug it

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Hello V24,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Pardon me, but I am not sure I understood you saying that the "LG Soundbar bought but resetting..." part, but to disconnect the Optical cable from the LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Model # NB3530A, is as simple as just pulling out from the Optical port it's connected in!...IFV

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Bluetooth Issues

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The Bluetooth keeps cutting out on my sound bar when I am connected to my MacBook and I'm only about 6 feet away from it. I've never had these problems with it before and I've had the system for about 2 years. How can I fix it?

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Bluetooth is basically a radio signal, which is subject to interference; so, there may be some new interference in the area.
First, though, I'd try "un pairing" your MacBook, by telling it to "forget this device", and then re-pair it from the beginning. I hope this helps.

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I have had similar issues and I think it to be less about the speaker system and more to do with the computer. My Macbook Pro did the same and ever since then I have been streaming from my phone and iPad with great ease and no drops.
Same happens with my Bose portable speaker with the laptop from time to time.

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Check your Blue tooth power settings on the MacBook make sure that is set to never turn itself off.

Also you can try resetting your SMC:
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove
Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.

Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

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Hi Tiffany!
Thank you for your inquiry.
Bluetooth can be dodgy at times and if you have other devices in close proximity that are operating on the same frequency as your Bluetooth device, that can cause interference.
The other issue that you might want to look into is your router setting! Turn the Bluetooth off on your LG - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Model NB3530A (or turn the sound bar off!) then access your Wi-Fi router configuration page on your MacBook and look to see if it is set to automatic channel selection. You might want to change it to manual and try a different channel. You might find one that works right away or you may have to try several until you get one that is glitch free!...IFV

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My DVD / Blu Ray player is a PS3, also have a direct tv cable box, any compatibility issues?

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Will close captioning work with a sound bar?

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Before installing the sound bar, we used closed captioning. Now that the sound bar is installed, closed captioning no longer seems to work. Am I missing something? I would like to be able to use close captioning for me and the sound bar for hubby.

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Check your settings and Manual or call mfg

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Yupp! It should be pretty simple to set this up with the newer televisions. It is all dependent on the TV settings, not the sound bar. If your TV is a smart TV or has any type of HDMI cord (nearly anything after 2008) just go to your menu on the TV and adjust the CC (or on the satalite menu in some cases) as usual. In the TV settings under the Sound section, you will set up the output to the external device used. My Samsung TV had an option that made the sound only come from the external source rather than both the TV and the Sound Bar connected with an Optical cable.

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I use closed captioning with my sound bar all the time. The CC option is set up in your display device (tv, dvd, or streaming device).

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No!! Closed Captioning should work as it usually does!!! You may want to go into your TV settings and see if you can turn it back on. It has nothing to do with the Sound Bar! Hope this helped! :)

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Hello Gwenr46.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Just to elaborate on the answer already provided to your inquiry. The SoundBar only handles Audio. The Close Captioning functions are strictly for the TV and as was already mentioned, the settings for Close Captioning are in the TV. You may have a Close Captioning button on your TV's remote with which you can activate the Close Captioning, but that should not prevent you from using the SoundBar and having Close Captioning on your TV simultaneously...IFV

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This product requires settings to be changed on the television in order to get sound and closed captioning to work together.

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Can this sit on a table top or does it have to be mounted?

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If it sits on a table rather than being mounted will the sound be effected?

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Some claim that setting this on a tabletop or the top of an entertainment stand actually gives a better sound quality versus mounting it. It can give off some funny vibrations when mounted on the wall, and effect sound quality in that way. When set on a level surface however, the rubber feet prevent any vibrations or negative impact on sound quality.

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We have it sitting in front of our big screen and the sound is still awesome. Hope that helps.

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I chose not to mount min but leaving it sitting below the tv on a table and I love the sound it still puts out.

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I have tried both ways and have not had any difference

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Yes. You can just place the soundbar on a table top just fine. That's how I have mine set up. I will eventually put the tv and soundbar on the wall though.

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Yes it can

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