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OWNER’S MANUAL
LG Wi-Fi
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for
future reference.
MODEL
SK8Y (SK8Y, SPK8-W)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2 Getting Started
Safety Information NOTICE: For safety marking information including

product identification and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
CAUTION
1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
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The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) accessible.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual
to be certain of the current requirements.
This lightning flash with arrowhead Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
symbol within an equilateral triangle loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed
is intended to alert the user to the power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation
presence of uninsulated dangerous are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result
voltage within the product’s in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
The exclamation point within an the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact
equilateral triangle is intended replacement part by an authorized service center.
to alert the user to the presence Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
of important operating and abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
maintenance (servicing) instructions in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
in the literature accompanying the product. plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the device.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with
OR MOISTURE. this device. Do not use a power supply from another
device or another manufacturer. Using any other
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
power cable or power supply may cause damage to
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
the device and void your warranty.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings shall never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or Symbols

accumulator.
How to Safely remove the batteries or the ~ Refers to alternating current (AC).
battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the
old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly 0 Refers to direct current (DC). 1
steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of
Refers to class II equipment.
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the environment and bring on possible threat to
human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the 1 Refers to stand-by.
battery pack must be put in an appropriate container
at designated collection points. Do not dispose ! Refers to “ON” (power).
of batteries or battery pack together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local, free Refers to dangerous voltage.
reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs,
(may not be available in your area). The batteries or
the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
4 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started 2 Connecting

2 Safety Information 14 Organizing cables
6 Main Features 14 Connecting the AC Adapter
6 Introduction 14 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold
7 Remote control Separately) connection
8 Front panel 14 – Wireless subwoofer connection
9 Rear panel 16 – Rear speakers connection (Sold
11 Installing the sound bar Separately)
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall 17 – Surround sound
13 Positioning the speakers (Optional) 20 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core
21 Connecting to your TV
21 – Using an OPTICAL cable
21 – LG Sound Sync
23 – Using an HDMI cable
23 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
23 – What is SIMPLINK?
24 – Additional information for HDMI
25 Optional equipment connection
25 – DOLBY ATMOS®
26 – HDMI connection
26 – OPTICAL IN connection
27 – PORTABLE IN connection
28 Network connection
28 – Wired connection
29 – Wireless connection
29 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
30 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App
30 Works with the Google Assistant
Table of Contents 5
1
3 Operating 4 Troubleshooting
31 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 39 Troubleshooting
31 – About Bluetooth 39 – General
31 – Bluetooth profiles 40 – Network
2
31 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 41 – Application
33 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 41 – NOTES to use wireless
33 Other operations 42 – NOTES to release Demo mode
33 – Using your TV remote control
34 – AV Sync
5 Appendix 3
34 – Turn off the sound temporarily
34 – Auto display Dimmer 43 File requirement
34 – Displaying input source information 43 Trademarks and licenses
34 – Auto power down 44 Specifications
35 – AUTO POWER On/Off 46 Handling the Speaker 4
36 – Auto function change 46 Important Information Relating to Network
37 Sound adjustment Services
37 – Setting sound effect 47 TERMS OF USE
37 – Adjust volume level automatically
37 – Adjust Sound level 5
38 Standby mode
38 – Standby mode
38 – Network standby mode
38 – Bluetooth standby mode
38 Reset the Speaker
Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s
version.
6 Getting Started
Main Features Introduction

Symbol used in this manual
1 LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote ,,Note
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control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Indicates special notes and operating features.
Sound Sync.
>>Caution
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” application Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Listens to music stored on your smart device.
You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/
iPhone or Android device via “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
app. This speaker and your smart device must be
connected to the same network. Visit Apple “App
Store” or Google “Play Store” to search for “LG Wi-Fi
Speaker” app. For detailed information, refer to page
30.
yy Depending on the application’s version and the
software of smart device, “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app
may not be operated normally.
yy Some smart devices may not be compatible with
this speaker.
Bluetooth®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Surround sound
You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear
Speaker kit (SPK8-S).
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Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 (Standby): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
VOL (Volume) o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
F (Function): Selects the function and the input 1
source.
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Input source / Function Display
Wi-Fi WI-FI
Optical
ARC OPT/HDMI ARC
LG Sound Sync (Wired)
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
HDMI IN HDMI
Portable PORT.
[ (Mute): Mutes the sound.

C/V (Skip): Skips Fast backward or Forward.
N (Play/Pause): Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.
Replacement of Battery : Adjusts sound level of each speaker. (Page
37)
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 AV SYNC:
matched correctly. - Synchronizes the audio and video.
- Controls TV remote. (Page 33)
J:
- Displays the input source information.
- Displays the connected Bluetooth device name on
Bluetooth function.
AUTO VOL:
- Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.
- Turns on or off the surround sound. (Page 17)
AUTO POWER:
- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.
(Page 35)
- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock.
(Page 33)
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Front panel
1
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A Remote sensor C Display window

B LED indicator D 1 (Standby)
Shows connection status. Switches the unit ON or OFF.
yy White (Blinking): Waiting for network connection F (Function)
on Wi-Fi function Selects the function and input source. (WI-FI,
yy White (Staying on): Network connection is OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV, HDMI, PORT.)
completed on Wi-Fi function or the other p/o (Volume)
functions are selected.
/ (Wi-Fi)
yy White (Dimmed): Standby mode with network Selects Wi-Fi function.
connection.
yy Red (Staying on): Standby mode without network
connection.
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Rear panel
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A DC IN (AC adapter input) D LAN port
B OPTICAL IN connector Connect to a router.
Connect to an optical device. E HDMI OUT (TV ARC)
C PORTABLE IN connector Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV.
Connect portable device. F HDMI IN
Connect to device with HDMI OUT.
10 Getting Started
Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this
TV Remote On/ It allows you to control the ON Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote
1 Off volume of this unit by your TV control for about 3 seconds and then press
(Page 33) remote control even by other the button again.
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company’s product. OFF Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

Initial setting of this function control for about 3 seconds and then press
was set to on. the button again.
BT Lock On/Off It allows you to connect a ON Press and hold AUTO POWER on the
(Page 33) Bluetooth device only on remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth and LG TV functions. Bluetooth function and then press the
Initial setting of this function button again.
was set to off. OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER on the
remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth function and then press the
button again.
Auto Power It allows the unit to turn on ON Press AUTO POWER on the remote control
On/Off and off automatically by input and then press the button again.
(Page 35) signals:
Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG
Wi-Fi Speaker” app. OFF Press AUTO POWER on the remote control
and then press the button again.
Initial setting of this function
was set to on.
BT Standby It allows the unit to switch ON Set the volume to a minimum in advance.
On/Off to standby mode while Press and hold p on the unit and J on
(Page 38) maintaining Bluetooth the remote control for about 3 seconds and
connection. then press the button again.
OFF Set the volume to a minimum in advance.
Press and hold p on the unit and J on
the remote control for about 3 seconds and
then press the button again.
Network It allows the unit to switch ON Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote
Standby On/ to standby mode while control.
Off maintaining a network OFF Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote
(Page 38) connection. control for about 3 seconds.
Surround On/ It allows you to enjoy surround ON Press and hold AUTO VOL on the remote
Off sound with rear speakers. control for about 2 seconds and then press
(Page 17) Initial setting of this function the button again.
was set to off. OFF Press and hold AUTO VOL on the remote
control for about 2 seconds and then press
the button again.
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Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the
on a wall
other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. 1
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
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device you want. (Pages 21 - 28)
You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in
your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer
near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center
of the room to reduce the wall reflections.
>>Caution
Because it is difficult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables
before installation.
Preparation materials
>>Caution
yy For best performance of wireless connection Unit
such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer,
do not install the unit on Metallic furniture
because wireless connection communicates
through a module positioned on the bottom Wall bracket install guide
of the unit.
yy Be careful not to make scratches on the Wall bracket
surface of the Unit /Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.
Screws
,,Note (Not supplied)

For the convenient button usage, it is Screws (A)
recommended to take some distance between
the soundbar and your TV when you install the Wall plug
sound bar.
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1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to holes on the bottom of the unit.
the position.
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6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
,,Note
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

>>Caution
4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can
illustration below. damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yy Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
yy Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yy When the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
,,Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
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Positioning the speakers

(Optional)
1
For the best surround sound, place the speakers as
shown below.
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,,Note
The illustration above may differ from actual
units.
14 Connecting
Organizing cables Wireless subwoofer

You can organize the cable with cable ties.
and rear speaker (Sold
1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown Separately) connection
below.
2. Tighten cable ties.
Wireless subwoofer connection
2 LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
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LED Color Status
Green The connection is trying.

(Blink)
Green The connection is completed.
,,Note Red The wireless subwoofer is in

standby mode or the connection
After all connections are completed, you can is failed.
arrange cables as needed.
Off (No The power cord of wireless
display) subwoofer is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for

Connecting the AC the first time
Adapter 1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the
wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
Connect the sound bar to the power supply with the 2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and
supplied AC adapter. the wireless subwoofer will be automatically
1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC connected.
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter
input.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
>>Caution
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from another
device or manufacturer. Using any other power
cable or power supply may cause damage to the
device and void your warranty.
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Manually pairing wireless subwoofer ,,Note

When your connection is not completed, you can yy It takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the for the main unit and the subwoofer to
wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve communicate with each other and make
the problem, follow the steps below. sounds.
yy The closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless the better sound quality. It is recommended
subwoofer. to install the main unit and the subwoofer as
close as possible and avoid the cases below.
-- There is an obstacle between the main unit 2
and the subwoofer.
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Pairing -- There is a device using same frequency
with this wireless connection such as
a medical equipment, a microwave or a
-- The green LED on the rear of the wireless wireless LAN device.
subwoofer blinks quickly. -- Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer
(If the green LED does not blink, press and hold away from the device (ex. wireless router,
the Pairing button.) microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m (3.3 ft) to
prevent wireless interference.
2. Turn on the sound bar.
3. Pairing is completed.
-- The green LED on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer turns on. !1 m
(3.3 ft)
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Rear speakers connection (Sold >>Caution

Separately) yy Use the speaker supplied with this unit
only. Using any other speaker may cause
malfunction.
Connecting the rear speakers
yy Be sure to match the speaker cable to the
1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal appropriate terminal on the components: +
marked - (minus) and the other end to the to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the
terminal marked + (plus). sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
2
LED indicator of wireless receiver
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LED Color Status
Yellow - green The connection is trying.

(Blink)
Yellow - green The wireless receiver is receiving
the signal from the sound bar.
Red The wireless receiver is in standby
mode.
Off The power cord of wireless
(No display) receiver is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless receiver for the

first time
1. Connect the power cord to the wireless receiver
to the outlet.
2. Turn on the main unit : The sound bar and wireless
receiver will be automatically connected.
-- Yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver
turns on.
2. Connect the wireless receiver and the rear
speakers (right, left) with the speaker cables.
Color Position
Grey Rear right
Blue Rear left
,,Note
You need to purchase the wireless rear speakers
kit (SPK8-S) to enjoy surround sound.
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Manually pairing wireless receiver Surround sound

When your connection is not completed, you can You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the
see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear input sound source with rear speakers.
speakers are not made sound. To solve the problem,
If you turn on the surround function, the whole
follow the below steps.
speaker outputs sound.
1. Press PAIRING button on the rear of the wireless When you turn off the surround function, the
receiver. speakers output sound as an original input sound
channel.
To turn on surround function, press and hold AUTO
VOL on the remote control for about 2 seconds
2
and press it once again while “OFF - SURROUND” is
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scrolled.
To turn off surround function, press and hold AUTO
VOL on the remote control for about 2 seconds
and press it once again while “ON - SURROUND” is
-- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver scrolled.
blinks quickly.
2. Turn on the main unit
3. Paring is completed.
-- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver
turns on.
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Surround function ON
Output
Sound Effect Input
No rear speakers Rear speakers connected
2.0 Ch
ASC 5.1 Ch
2
7.1 Ch or more
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2.0 Ch
BASS BLAST
or 5.1 Ch
BASS BLAST+
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
STANDARD 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
MOVIE 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
MUSIC 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
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Surround function OFF
Output
Sound Effect Input
No rear speakers Rear speakers connected
2.0 Ch
ASC 5.1 Ch
2
7.1 Ch or more
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2.0 Ch
BASS BLAST
or 5.1 Ch
BASS BLAST+
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
STANDARD 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
MOVIE 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
2.0 Ch
MUSIC 5.1 Ch
7.1 Ch or more
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How to Affix the Ferrite Core ,,Note

yy If there is a strong electromagnetic wave
Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each product nearby, interference may occur. Put
nation’s regulations. the main unit and wireless receiver away from
there.
Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker
yy The wireless receiver will automatically switch
cables to standby mode in a few minutes after the
You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or sound bar is turned off.
eliminate electrical interference. When the wireless reciever is in standby
mode, the LED will turn on in red.
2 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
yy When you turn on the sound bar, the wireless
2. Wind the speaker cables around the ferrite core
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receiver will turn on and the LED will change

twice. to yellow - green and then the rear speakers
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks. makes sound within a few seconds.
yy It takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and Wireless Receiver to
communicate with each other.
yy Use the rear speaker at least 30 cm (11.8 inch)
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.
yy When the wireless receiver is being
connected or disconneced with the main unit,
output sound is maybe interrupted.
yy Set the distance between the sound bar and
the wireless receiver as close as possible and
keep them away from the device (ex. wireless
router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m (3.3 ft)
to prevent wireless interference.
!1 m
(3.3 ft)
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Connecting to your TV LG Sound Sync
Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical

digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of
the TV. You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
Using an OPTICAL cable compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the your TV.
unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an 2
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control:
OPTICAL cable. Volume up/down, mute
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Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of
LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your equipment.
Optical cable ,,Note

yy You can also use the remote control of this
unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s
remote control again, the unit synchronizes
with the TV.
According to TV Specifications, the volume
and mute of this unit synchronize with TV.
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
by pressing F button on the remote or unit yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power.
repeatedly.
You can see “OPT” on the display window if yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
connecting normally between this unit and your
LG Sound Sync.
TV.
-- The unit is turned off.
,,Note -- Changing the function to the others.
yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure
-- Disconnecting the optical cable.
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover. yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV when you set
yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the
AUTO POWER function to ON.
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.)
yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit:
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yy If this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC
at the same time, the ARC signal is a high
priority.
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LG Sound Sync with wired connection LG Sound Sync with wireless

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an
connection
optical cable. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote
control or 1 on the unit.
2. Select LG TV function by using F on the remote
control or F on the unit until the function is
selected.
3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer
2 Optical cable to the TV’s instruction manual.
“PAIRED” appears on the display window for
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about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”

on the display window if connecting normally
between this unit and your TV.
2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the ,,Note

sound through this unit: yy If you turned off the unit directly by pressing
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound 1 (Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)] disconnected.
3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote yy If your TV and this unit are connected through
control or 1 on the unit. LG Sound Sync (Wireless), this unit will be
Network standby mode regardless of the
4. Select OPT/HDMI ARC function by using F on the status of network connection when this unit
remote control or F on the unit until the function is turned off. Check dimmed white LED on the
is selected. unit.
You can see “LGOPT” on the display window if
TV.
,,Note
Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the models of your TV.
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Using an HDMI cable ARC (Audio Return Channel)

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI function
CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
without connecting the optical cable.
To use this function:
1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the
-- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set
HDMI cable.
to On.
-- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may 2
differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC
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function, refer to your TV manual.
-- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI cable HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
-- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function
using an HDMI cable.
-- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
by pressing F button on the remote or unit
repeatedly. What is SIMPLINK?
You can see “ARC” on the display window if
TV.
,,Note Some functions of this unit are controlled by the

yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details, Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control:
reference your TV user manual.) Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit: SIMPLINK function.
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)] shown above.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
,,Note
yy Depending on the state of the unit, some
yy Depending on your LG TV model, you may SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on purpose or not work.
your LG TV. yy Depending on a TV or a player which is
yy When you return to ARC function from connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation
another function, you need to select the input may differ from your purpose.
source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Then this unit
changes to ARC function automatically.
24 Connecting
Additional information for HDMI HDMI cable Checklist

yy When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible Some HDMI cables have poor signal transmission,
device make sure of the following: which can cause problems with sound and video
transmission.
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and Even after HDMI cable connections, if no sound,
leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on sound interrupted, noise occurring from the sound
this player. bar and/or no video, no smooth video on your TV, the
HDMI cable may be the problem.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit. Use the cable marked with the premium HDMI
2 certification logo. Also make sure that the your
- The connected device is compatible with
using cable is a certified Type A, Ethernet high-speed
Connecting
720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p,

HDMI™ cable.
1920 x 1080i, 1920 x 1080p video input.
yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will (X)
STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
work with this player.
- The picture will not be displayed properly with HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE
(X)
non-HDCP device.
(O)
,,Note
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI Connection through HDMI Cable*
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may Your television must support the newest HDMI
not output. features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel))
yy Changing the resolution when the connection to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with
has already been established may result in audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system
the player and then turn it on again. should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.
yy When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not 1) HDMI CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface
verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. Consumer Electronics Control)
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI
disconnect the HDMI cable. feature designed to allow the user to command and
yy If there are noises or lines on the screen, control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected
please check the HDMI cable (length is through HDMI by using only one of their remote
generally limited to 4.5 m (15 ft). controls.
yy You cannot change the video resolution in the * Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+
HDMI mode. Change the video resolution of (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips),
the connected component. etc.
yy If the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to HDMI
IN jack, change the resolution of your personal
computer to 576p (or 480p), 720p, 1080i or
1080p.
Connecting 25
Optional equipment
connection
DOLBY ATMOS®
What is DOLBY ATMOS®?
Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you’ve 2
never before by overhead sound, and all the richness,
Connecting
clarity, and power of Dolby sound.
For using DOLBY ATMOS®

yy DOLBY ATMOS® is available only in HDMI IN and
ARC mode.
-- To use DOLBY ATMOS® in ARC mode, your TV
has to support DOLBY ATMOS®.
yy It is needed to set up an audio output on external 1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
devices (Blu-ray disc player, TV etc.) to “No HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as
encoding” such as “Bitstream”, “Auto” or “Bypass”. Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
-- If you can select audio output sampling rate, set 2. Connect HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of
it to 192 kHz. the unit to HDMI IN (ARC) jack on the TV.
3. Set the input source to HDMI or OPT/HDMI ARC.
Press repeatedly F on the remote control or F on
the unit until the function is selected.
-- If you select HDMI, you can hear the sound from
the external device. Select it when playing the
external device.
-- If you select OPT/HDMI ARC, you can hear the
sound from your TV. Select it when watching
the TV.
You can see “DOLBY ATMOS”on the display
window if connecting normally between this
sound bar and your TV and DOLBY ATMOS
contents is played.
,,Note
yy DOLBY ATMOS® supports 2.1 channel. (4.1
channel when it connected with Rear kit)
yy If the sound bar does not have sound or the
video on TV is not smooth, the HDMI cable
may be the problem. Refer to the HDMI cable
checklist. (Page 24)
26 Connecting
HDMI connection OPTICAL IN connection

You can enjoy the sound from the external device Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit. the OPTICAL IN jack.
2 Optical cable
Connecting
To the optical output

jack of external device
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the

unit to optical out jack of your external device.
To the Blu-ray disc player, 2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
DVD player, etc. by pressing F button on the remote or unit
repeatedly.
1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Blu- You can see “OPT” on the display window if
ray disc player, DVD player, etc. connecting normally between this unit and your
device.
2. Set the input source to HDMI. Press repeatedly F
on the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected. ,,Note
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to
remove the protection plug cover if your cable
has the cover.
Connecting 27
PORTABLE IN connection Optional equipment connection

You can enjoy both sound and picture from the
external device you connect.
Connecting
OR
Listening to music from your portable
player
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable players or external devices.
1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN
1. Connect HDMI IN jack of your TV to HDMI OUT
connector of the unit.
jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power). player, DVD player, etc.
3. Select the PORT. function by pressing F on the 2. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the
remote control or F on the unit until the function unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
is selected. OPTICAL cable.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and Or connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the
start playing it. back of the unit to HDMI IN (ARC) jack on the TV
using an HDMI cable.
3. Set the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Press
repeatedly F on the remote control or F on the
unit until the function is selected.
,,Note
If the sound bar does not have sound or the
video on TV is not smooth, the HDMI cable
may be the problem. Refer to the HDMI cable
checklist. (Page 24)
28 Connecting
Network connection Wired connection

Using a wired connection provides the best
You can enjoy various functions of this sound bar by performance, because the attached devices connect
connecting to network and your smart device with directly to the network without radio frequency
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. interference.
Choose the connection method considering your Connect your sound bar to the home router using
network environment. LAN cable.
,,Note
2 In a network environment (Router, Internet
and Internet Service Provider) that supports
Connecting
both IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically

connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when connecting to
the network.
You can check the each network status Modem
by selecting the settings of My Speakers Server
([Settings]>[IP Info.]) on the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
app.
Router
Lan Cable
Connecting 29
Wireless connection “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”

The “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app allows you to use various
functions of this sound bar through your smart
device:
Enjoying music on your device and

Modem home network server
Server
You can listen to the music on your smart device and 2
home network server.
Connecting
Using Chromecast built-in
Router You can enjoy music contents through this sound bar
with Chromecast enabled apps.
Setting and controlling the sound bar

You can manage the sound bar settings and control
the sound bar even without remote control.
Updating the sound bar

You can update the sound bar to the latest version.
When the wired connection is unavailable between Requirements

your sound bar and home router, you can connect it
wirelessly. yy A wireless router must be connected to the
internet.
The “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is required to connect
the sound bar wirelessly to the network. yy A smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
must be connected to the wireless router via Wi-
Download and install the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app on Fi connection.
your smart device. Launch the application and follow
the instructions on the screen of your smart device, ,,Note
so that you can connect the sound bar wirelessly. For more informations of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”,
follow the instructions of the application or see
the owner’s manual of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”.
30 Connecting
Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” Works with the Google

App
Assistant
Through Apple “App Store” or Google
“Play Store” This unit works with the Google Assistant. You can
control some functions of this unit: Play and stop
1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play music and volume control.
Store” icon.
2. Type in “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search bar and Requirements
2 tap “Search”. yy Google Assistant built-in device (Sold Separately)
3. Select “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search result list
Connecting
yy This unit must be connected to Internet.

to download.
yy This unit must be registered in [Google Home]
,,Note app.
yy “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app will be available in

version of the software as follow;
Android OS: Ver 5.0 (or later)
iOS: Ver 10 (or later)
yy Depending on the device, “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
app may not work.
Operating 31
Using a Bluetooth Listening to Music of a

Bluetooth Device
Wireless Technology Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device
is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
About Bluetooth guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for not need to be performed again.
short range connection. 1. Select the Bluetooth function by using F on the
The sound may be interrupted when the connection remote control or F on the unit until the function
interfered by the other electronic wave or you is selected.
connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. Appears “BT” and then “READY” in display
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth window.
wireless technology does not incur any charges. A 2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform
mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology the pairing operation. When searching for this 3
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection speaker on your Bluetooth device, a list of the
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology. devices found may appear in the Bluetooth
Operating
yy Available Devices: Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, device display depending on the type of
etc. Bluetooth device.
Your speaker appears as “LG SK8Y (XX:XX)”.
yy Version: 4.0
3. Select the “LG SK8Y (XX:XX)”.
yy Codec: SBC, AAC
,,Note
yy XX:XX means the last four digits of
Bluetooth profiles address. For example, if your unit has a
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, MAC address such as 20:C3:8F:C9:31:55,
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This you will see “LG SK8Y (31:55)” on your
speaker is compatible with following profile. Bluetooth device.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way.
Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.
32 Operating
4. When this unit is successfully connected with ,,Note

your Bluetooth device, yy This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.
“PAIRED” [ your device’s name [ “BT” appears However it does not operate in the case
on the display window. below:
,,Note -- When you restart this unit.
yy If it is unavailable to display device name -- When you disconnect this unit by yourself.
on the unit, “-” will be displayed.
-- When you disconnect this unit on the
yy To check the connected device’s name, connected Bluetooth device.
press J on the remote control. The
yy The sound may be interrupted when the
connected Bluetooth device’s name is
connection is interfered with by the some
displayed.
other electronic wave.
5. Listen to music. yy You cannot control the Bluetooth device with

this unit.
To play music in your Bluetooth device, refer to
yy Pairing is limited to “One” Bluetooth device.
3 your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Multi-Pairing is not supported.
According to your Bluetooth device’s volume level,
Operating
the volume level of Bluetooth will be adjusted. yy Depending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
,,Note yy You can enjoy using Bluetooth when using
yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have Phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..
to make a connection between the unit and yy The more distance between the unit and the
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality
keep the distance. becomes.
However it may not work well in the case
below: yy The Bluetooth connection will be
disconnected when the unit is turned off or
-- There is an obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device gets too far from the
the Bluetooth device. unit.
-- There is a device using same frequency yy If the Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
with Bluetooth technology such as a connect the Bluetooth device again.
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device. yy When a Bluetooth device is not connected,
“READY” appears on the display window.
yy If you set the WI-FI function in the state
of unconnected network, Bluetooth
and Wireless TV Sound Sync may not be
connected.
yy If you change to another function after
connecting Bluetooth device, Bluetooth
connection will be disconnected. And you
return to Bluetooth function, Bluetooth
connection will be connected automatically.
Operating 33
Bluetooth connection lock (BT Other operations

LOCK)
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent Using your TV remote control
unintended Bluetooth connection.
You can control some functions of this unit by your
To turn on this function, press and hold AUTO TV remote control even by other company’s product.
POWER on the remote control for about 2 seconds Controllable functions are volume up/down and
in BT (Bluetooth) function and press it once again mute.
while “OFF - BT LOCK” is scrolled. Then you can limit
Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote control for
Bluetooth connection.
about 3 seconds. “ON - TV REMOTE” appears and
To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO you can control this unit by your TV remote control.
POWER on the remote control for about 2 seconds
To check the status of this function, press and hold
in BT (Bluetooth) function and press it once again
AV SYNC.
while “ON - BT LOCK” is scrolled.
To turn off this function, press and hold AV SYNC 3
,,Note and press it once again while “ON - TV REMOTE” is
Operating
Even if you set up BT LOCK function to On, this scrolled.
sound bar turns on by Auto Power function. Turn
off Auto Power function to prevent it. (Page ,,Note
35) yy Supported TV brands
LG Panasonic Philips Samsung
Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio
yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV

is set to [External speaker].
yy Depending on the remote control, this
function may not work well.
yy This function does not operate on LG TV’s
magic remote control.
yy This function may not work well when some
TV control functions such as HDMI CEC,
SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.
yy Some remote control may not be supported.
yy Some remote control may not operate if you
press repeatedly the volume button.
34 Operating
AV Sync Auto display Dimmer

Mismatches may occur between the sound of the Display window will be darkened automatically if
sound bar and the images of your TV. there is no key input for 15 seconds.
In the case, this function can adjust the delay time. When you press any button, the display window will
1. Press AV SYNC. be brighten.
2. Use C/V to control the time which you can
set at between 0 and 300 ms. Displaying input source
information
Turn off the sound temporarily You can display various information of the input
Press [ (Mute) to mute your unit. source by pressing J.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the OPT/ARC/HDMI/PORT.: Audio format
telephone, “MUTE” is displayed in the display window.
BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name
To cancel it, press [ (Mute) again on the remote
3 control or change the volume level.
Auto power down
Operating
This unit will turn itself off to save electric

consumption when the main unit is not connected to
an external device and is not used for 15 minutes.
It will also turn off after six hours if the Main unit is
connected to a device using portable input.
When network is connected, the speaker switches to
the network standby mode. Then the LED indicator
on the unit becomes dimmed in white.
If network is disconnected, the speaker switches to
the standby mode. Then the LED indicator on the unit
turns red.
Operating 35
AUTO POWER On/Off ,,Note

yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
This sound bar automatically turns on and off by an
function, it will be automatically turned off if
input source: Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG Wi-Fi
there is no signal for a certain period of time
Speaker” app.
from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync
This function turns on or off each time you press (Optical/Wireless).
AUTO POWER.
yy After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
function, it will be automatically turned off if
Turning on there is no signal for a certain period of time
Turning on automatically by this function is supported from the external device.
only on network standby mode except an optical yy If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot
signal. Check dimmed white LED on the unit. be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
When you turn on your TV or an external device function. However the unit can be turned on
connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input by AUTO POWER function when optical signal
signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
the sound from your device. 3
yy Depending on the connected device, this
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this function may not operate.
Operating
unit turns on and the unit will be connected to your yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
Bluetooth device. this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
When you run the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app and play connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is
music on your smart device that has already been recommended to disconnect the connection
paired, the sound bar is turned on to Wi-Fi function before turning off the unit.
and you can listen to the music through the sound yy When you turn on this unit for the first time,
bar. status of Auto Power function is turned on.
Turning off yy To use this function, the main unit must be

registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth
When the TV is off, this sound bar switches to the device.
standby mode.
yy You can set the Auto Power function only
when this unit is turned on.
36 Operating
Auto function change ,,Note

yy To change to optical function, it needs 5
This sound bar recognizes input signals such as seconds of no signal.
Optical, Bluetooth, LG TV, Portable and “LG Wi-Fi
Speaker” app and then changes suitable function yy This unit does not change the function to
automatically. optical if SIMPLINK of the connected TV,
Bluray disc player, set-top box or etc. device
When you turn on your TV or an set to on or connected CEC supported device
is turned on.
external device If you want to use the auto function change,
When you turn on your TV or an external device turn off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV.
connected by the one among Optical or LG Sound It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off
Sync (Optical or Wireless), this sound bar changes SIMPLINK.
suitable function and you can listen to the sound yy If the Bluetooth connection lock function
through it. is set, Bluetooth connection will be only
available on Bluetooth and LG TV function.
3 When you try to connect a Bluetooth (Page 33)
device yy In WI-FI function without network connection,
Operating
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to you cannot connect Bluetooth device and LG
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your TV through LG Sound Sync (Wireless).
music on the Bluetooth device. To make these connections, change to the
appropriate function.
When connect a Portable device
When you connect your portable device using
a 3.5 mm stereo cable, this unit changes the function
to Portable. You can hear the music from your device.
When you play music by “LG Wi-Fi

Speaker” app
When you play music by “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app
on your smart device, this sound bar changes the
function to WI-FI and you can listen to the music
through it.
Operating 37
Sound adjustment Adjust volume level

automatically
This unit supports Auto volume function that
Setting sound effect automatically adjusts the volume level.
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound When the output sound is too loud or too low, press
fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using AUTO VOL on the remote control. So you can enjoy
SOUND EFFECT. the sound with appropriate levels.
The displayed items for the equalizer may be different To cancel this function, press the button again while
depending on sound sources and effects. “ON-AUTO VOLUME” is displayed.
On Display Description Adjust Sound level

ASC Analyzes the property of the You can adjust the sound level of each speaker:
input sound and provides Sub Woofer, Treble, Bass, Rear.
(Adaptive Sound the sound optimized for the 3
Control) content in real time. 1. Press button repeatedly to select the speaker
Operating
BASS BLAST you want to adjust.
Reinforces the bass and
or 2. Press VOL o/p to adjust the sound level.
powerful sound.
BASS BLAST+
Speaker Display Range
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.
Sub Woofer WF -15 ~ 6
You can enjoy more immersive
MOVIE Treble TRE -5 ~ 5
and cinematic surround sound.
You can enjoy more good sound Bass BAS -5 ~ 5
MUSIC
for music source. Rear R -6 ~ 6
,,Note ,,Note
yy Sound effect order may be different Adjusting rear speakers level is applied only
depending on the regional option. when the rear speakers are connected.
yy In some of the sound effect modes, there will
be no sound or low sound from some of the
speakers. It depends on the mode of sound
and the source of audio, it is not a defect.
yy You may need to reset the sound effect
mode, after switching the input, sometimes
even after the sound file changed.
yy When a source of Dolby Atmos is inputted,
sound effect will be changed to DOLBY
ATMOS automatically.
In this state, even though you press the
buttons, such as SOUND EFFECT and AUTO
VOLUME, this unit does not respond. And
you can see only “NOT SUPPORTED” on the
display window.
38 Operating
Standby mode Bluetooth standby mode

If the Bluetooth standby mode is set to ON, the
The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is speaker switches Bluetooth standby mode when is
no music playback or no button operation. turned off.
When you turn on the main unit in the Bluetooth
standby mode, Bluetooth and LG TV are able to
Standby mode connect even if network is not connected.
Option 1. Adjust volume level of the unit to minimum. And
then, press and hold p on the unit and J on the
If network is disconnected and there is no music remote control for about 3 seconds. You can see
playback and no button operation for 15 minutes, “ON-BT STANDBY” and the unit switches Bluetooth
the speaker switches to the standby mode. Then standby mode.
“GOOD-BYE” appears on the display window and the
To cancel this function, press J while “ON-BT
LED indicator on the unit turns red.
STANDBY” is scrolled.
3
Option 2. ,,Note
Operating
To use this function, you should turn on the

If you press and hold 1 on the unit or 1 on the
AUTO POWER function.
remote control for about 3 seconds, the speaker
switches to the standby mode. Then “GOOD-BYE”
appears on the display window and the LED indicator
on the unit turns red.
Reset the Speaker
Network standby mode If the speaker doesn’t respond, reset the speaker.
Option 1. Press and hold the / button until you hear the
beep sound once. You can see “RESET” on the
When network is connected but music is not played display window. Then all wireless network ports
and buttons are not pressed for 15 minutes, the are deactivated and the stored wireless network
speaker switches to the network standby mode. information is deleted.
Then the LED indicator on the unit becomes dimmed
in white.
Option 2.
If you press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote
control, the speaker switches to the network standby
mode. Then the LED indicator on the unit becomes
dimmed in white.
Troubleshooting 39
Troubleshooting
General
Symptoms Cause & Solution
The unit does not work yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
properly. DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.
yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
The power does not turn Is the power cord plugged into the outlet?
on. yy Connect the power plug to the outlet.
Sound is not produced. Is the volume set to minimum?
yy Adjust the volume.
yy When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device. 4
Is the mute function activated?
Troubleshooting
yy Press [ or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
Is the function selected properly?
yy Check the input source and select the correct input source.
No woofer sound Is the subwoofer plugged in?
yy Plug the power cord of subwoofer into the wall outlet securely.
Is pairing between the unit and the subwoofer disconnected?
yy Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Page 14.)
The remote control does Is the remote control too far from the unit?
not work properly. yy Operate the remote control within about 7 m (23 ft).
Is there an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit?
yy Remove the obstacle.
Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?
yy Replace the batteries with new one.
The AUTO POWER yy Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
function does not work. Bluetooth device.
yy Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK.
yy Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
LG Sound Sync does not yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
work. yy Check connection of LG Sound Sync.
yy Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.
40 Troubleshooting

When you feel the output Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
sound of the unit is low. yy Switch the state of DRC function to [OFF] by using “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”.
yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
yy With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM].
yy Change Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state.
yy Make sure Night Mode is not On. Turn [OFF] Night Mode.
The unit does not connect yy Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 33.)
with Bluetooth device.
Network
4 Symptoms Cause & Solution

Cannot connect the The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that are
Troubleshooting
speaker to your home using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them.
network.
Media servers are not yy The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn off
displayed on the device the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media server.
list. yy Make sure that the speaker is connected to the same network that your
media server is connected.
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” Is the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” plugged in?
doesn’t work properly. yy Plug in the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”.
Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
properly?
yy Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the back of the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
and to your wireless router.
If you restart the router?
yy You need to turn the speaker’s power off and on again.
If you install new router.
yy You need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for
speaker.
Troubleshooting 41
Application
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app Does an error occur when accessing the app?
doesn’t work properly. yy Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app.
yy Make sure that the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is the latest version.
yy Make sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white.
NOTES to use wireless

This device may have yy Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.
wireless interference. yy Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer.
yy Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.
Bluetooth device may yy When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device
malfunction or make or sound bar. 4
noise in the following yy When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.
Troubleshooting
cases.
yy When there is a device (a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave)
using same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away
as possible each other.
yy When connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance
between the products as close as possible each other.
yy When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is
disconnected and also malfunction may occur.
42 Troubleshooting
NOTES to release Demo mode

Can not change input source with F button such Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
as BT (Bluetooth), HDMI etc. and only [DEMO] If that doesn’t work, press and hold / button on the
indication is showing in the front display. sound bar until you hear the beep sound once. You can
see “RESET” on the display window.
Remote Control does not work. (No response)
4
Troubleshooting
Appendix 43
File requirement
Available File extensions: “.mp3”, “.flac”, “.aac”, “.ogg”,
“.wav” The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3), registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
up to 192 kHz/24 bit (flac) SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG
Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3) Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
yy The file requirements are not always compatible. their respective owners.
There may have some restrictions by file features
and media server’s ability.
yy Some wav files are not supported on this speaker.
yy Depending on the types of file or ways of
recording, it may not play back.
yy Some DRM-loaded files are not supported on this
speaker. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are
yy The types of supported files may differ depending trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
on the operating system and/or the manufacturer
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
of the smart device and PC.
countries.
Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. 5
Appendix
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D
symbol are Trademarks of dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol
together, and Digital Surround are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
44 Appendix
Specifications
General
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.
Model: DA-38A25
Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc.
AC adapter
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz
Output: 25 V 0 1.52 A
Approx. 1061.0 mm x 57.5 mm x 87.0 mm (with foot)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(41.8 inch x 2.3 inch x 3.4 inch)
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Available Digital Input Audio
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM
Input/Output
OPTICAL IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
PORTABLE IN 0.32 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1
5 HDMI OUT 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1
Appendix
Amplifier (RMS Output)

Total 360 W RMS
Front 80 W RMS x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer 200 W RMS (3 Ω at 80 Hz, THD 10 %)
Appendix 45
Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 3Ω
Rated Input Power 200 W RMS
Max. Input Power 400 W RMS
Approx. 221.0 mm x 390.0 mm x 312.8 mm
System
LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
Wireless LAN (Internal antenna) 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks
SPK8-S (SPK8-S, S78S1-S), Sold Separately
Wireless receiver
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
Rear 70 W RMS x 2 (3 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Approx. 60.0 mm x 220.0 mm x 175.0 mm
5
Appendix
Rear speakers (Each)
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 3Ω
Rated Input Power 70 W RMS
Max. Input Power 140 W RMS
Approx. 100.0 mm x 140.0 mm x 100.0 mm
yy Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

46 Appendix
Handling the Speaker Important Information

Relating to Network
When shipping the speaker
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
Services
materials. If you need to ship the speaker, for
maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was All information, data, documents, communications,
originally packed at the factory. downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics,
videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources,
software, code, programs, applets, widgets,
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
applications, products and other content (“Content”)
yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or
near the speaker. made available by or through any third party (each
yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the
surface. Service Provider from whom it originated.
yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact The availability of and access to Content and
with the speaker for a long period of time. Services furnished by the Service Provider through
the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,
Cleaning the speaker without prior notice, including, but not limited to the
suspension, removal or cessation of all or any part of
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
the Content or Services.
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use Should you have any inquiry or problem related
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, to the Content or Services, you may refer to the
as these might damage the surface of the speaker. Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-date
information. LGE is neither responsible nor liable for
5 customer service related to the Content and Services.
Any question or request for service relating to the
Content or Services should be made directly to the
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respective Content and Service Providers.

Please note that LGE is not responsible for any
Content or Services provided by the Service Provider
or any changes to, removal of, or cessation of
such Content or Services and does not warrant or
guaranty the availability of or access to such Content
or Services.
Appendix 47
TERMS OF USE We do not accept any responsibility if for any reason

the Services or any part of them are unavailable at
any time or for any period.
These Terms of Use apply to those individuals and Although you may use LG Software to download and
groups who use LG’s Wi-Fi speaker, any software(s) access content or applications made available by third
associated with LG Wi-Fi speaker, this application and parties on your LG Software, we make no promises
any services associated this application (collectively or guarantees that you will always be able to access
“LG Software”). They set out LGE’s responsibilities such content or applications. So far as we are legally
to you as well as identifying the “dos” and “don’ts” able to do so, we exclude any warranties, conditions
that you should be aware of when you use the or other terms which may be implied into these
LG Software. LG Software is proprietary software license terms by law.
owned by LG Electronics Inc., a corporation registered
So far as we are legally able to do so, we exclude any
in Korea with its registered office at Yeouido-dong
liability for any loss or damage incurred by you or
20, Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. LGE, and its
any other person in connection with your use of LG
licensors (“LGE”, “us” or “we”).
Software. We are only responsible for loss or damage
By accessing or using LG Software, you confirm that suffered that is a foreseeable result of our breach
you accept these Terms of Use and that you agree to of these license terms or our negligence up to the
comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms amount specified below, but we are not responsible
of Use, you may not access or use the LG Software. for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable .
To the extent that any conflict arises between these Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious
Terms of Use and any other document referred to consequence of our breach or if it was contemplated
in these Terms of Use, these Terms of Use will take by you and us when you starting using LG Software.
precedence, unless clearly stated otherwise in the
For any loss or damage that is not excluded
relevant document.
under these license terms, whether in contract,
We grant you a non-exclusive license to use the pre- tort (including negligence) or otherwise, the total
installed copy of LG Software solely to the extent liability of us and our group of companies to you
necessary for you to use your LG Wi-Fi speaker is limited to the amount that you paid for your LG 5
personally and for no other purpose. Software service. To the extent permissible under
Appendix
You acknowledge that all ownership rights in LG the applicable laws, some jurisdictions do not allow
Software anywhere in the world belong exclusively to the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental
us and that no ownership rights in LG Software are or consequential damages, or have legislation that
transferred to you. You are only entitled to the limited restricts the limitation or exclusion of liability, so the
use of LG Software as is granted in these license above limitation may not apply to you.
terms. Nothing is these license terms shall limit or exclude
You may not copy, modify, decompile or reverse our liability for death or personal injury relating from
engineer our software in any way unless you are our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
allowed to do so by law. We reserve the right to or any other liability that cannot be excluded or
suspend, withdraw or discontinue all or part of the limited by law.
Services without notice if we consider that you are in LG Software provides access to “apps” and link to
breach of these Terms of Use. other services owned and operated by third parties,
You acknowledge that LG Software has not been such as content providers. Any third party apps,
developed to meet your individual requirements. We services and content that you access via the Services
make no promises or guarantees that LG Software are made available to you by these third party
is free from bugs or errors or that it will always be providers and are outside the scope of these Terms of
available. We use commercially reasonable efforts Use.
to provide LG Software on a continuous, high quality Your dealings with any third party providers are solely
basis but cannot guarantee that they will always be between you and the relevant provider and may be
available, uninterrupted or error free. It is possible subject to the provider’s own terms and conditions
that we may have to interrupt or discontinue the LG and privacy policy. We encourage you to read these
Software or suspend or restrict your use of all or any documents, although we are not responsible for their
part of the Services where we consider it reasonably content. We do not accept any responsibility for apps,
necessary for technical, operational, security, legal or services or content provided by third party providers.
regulatory reasons.
48 Appendix
We may impose limits on the use of or access to Modify as you think appropriate: Complaints
certain third party content, application or services, If you have any queries, concerns or complaints
in any case without notice or liability. We expressly about the Services, please contact [include reference
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any change, to non-personal LG email address].
interruption, disabling, removal of or suspension of
any content, application or service made available Modify as you think appropriate: Miscellaneous
through this LG Software. We are neither responsible Unless expressly stated otherwise, these Terms of
nor liable for customer service related to the content, Use and the documents referred to in them contain
application and services. Any question or request for the entire agreement between us and you relating
service relating to third party’s content, application to your use of the Services and supersede any
or services should be made directly to the respective previous agreements, arrangements, undertakings
content and service providers or application or proposals, written or oral, between us and you
developers, as appropriate. relating to your use of the Services.
These terms do not affect your statutory rights as a We may assign, sub-contract or otherwise transfer
consumer. any or all of our rights and obligations under these
Suitability of the Services for children and parental Terms of Use to any company, firm or person. We
control tools can only do this if it does not materially affect your
rights under these Terms of Use. You may not assign,
Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: The sub-contract or otherwise transfer your rights or
Services are not directed at children under the age obligations under these Terms to anyone else (except
of 13 and are not structured specifically to attract where you dispose of your LG Smart TV to a third
children under 13. Further, certain content that party) unless you first agree this with us in writing.
you may access through your use of the Services
may contain material that you consider indecent, If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right that
objectionable or which may not be suitable for we have against you at a particular time, then this
children. does not prevent us from later deciding to exercise or
enforce that right.
If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to
5 access the Services, you are solely responsible for If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be
deciding whether or not the relevant Services are illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court
Appendix
appropriate for access by that child. or regulator, then, where required, that part shall be
deleted and the remaining parts of the Terms of Use
[Your Smart TV offers a parental control tool (by will continue to be enforceable.
way of a 4 digit PIN). If you have enabled the 4-digit
PIN, your LG Smart TV will not be able to display These Terms of Use do not create or infer any rights
restricted content unless you type in the PIN. You that are enforceable by any person who is not party
are responsible for setting up and maintaining the to them.
parental control tool and any other controls that are These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the
available, and we will not be responsible for any harm, country where your LG Smart TV is sold and both you
loss or damage you suffer or any other user of your and LGE agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction
LG Smart TV suffers as a result of your failure to do of the courts of the country where your LG Smart TV
so. Depending on the models of your LG Smart TV, is sold in connection with the same
these features may not be available. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
Viruses and Security Republic of Korea, excluding their conflicts of laws
Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: We use provisions.
commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the If you have any questions or comments about these
Services are secure and virus free, but those efforts Terms of Use please contact www.lg.com.
cannot and do not guarantee that the Services will be These Terms of Use may be updated by LGE from
free from bugs, viruses, or other vulnerabilities. time to time. If we make a material change to
Further, we do not accept responsibility for any loss our Terms of Use, we will update you via your LG
or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial- Software or other means.
of-service attack, or other technologically harmful
material that may infect your LG Smart TV, data or
other material belonging to you, during your use of
the Services.
Appendix 49
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

INFORMATION
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and
other open source licenses, that is contained in this
product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license
terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are
available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to
you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such as the cost of
media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to
opensource@lge.com.
This offer is valid for a period of three years after our
last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to
anyone in receipt of this information.
Appendix
OWNER’S MANUAL
LG
Wi-Fi Speaker
www.lg.com
Table of Contents 2
Table of Contents
1
1 Getting Started
3 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
3 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App
4 – Starting with “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app
2
2 Connecting
5 Connecting the Speaker to your Home
Network 3
5 – Wired connection
6 – Simple Connection
7 – Manual connection
3 Operating
9 Enjoying the Music with “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
app
9 – Overview of the side menu
10 – Overview of [My Speakers]
10 – Playing a song
11 – Managing a song
12 – Overview of Playback
13 Settings
13 – Settings of the connected speaker
15 – Settings of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app
3 Getting Started
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”

App
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app allows you to use various
1 functions of this speaker through your smart device: Through Apple “App Store” or Google
“Play Store”
Enjoying music on your device and
Getting Started
1. Tap Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play Store”

home network server
icon.
You can listen to the music on your smart device and
2. Type in “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search bar and
home network server.
tap “Search”.
Using Chromecast built-in 3. Select “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search result list
to download.
You can enjoy music contents through this speaker
with Chromecast enabled apps. ,,Note
yy “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app will be available in
Setting and controlling the speaker version of the software as follow;
You can manage the speaker settings and control the Android OS: Ver 5.0 (or later)
speaker even without remote control. iOS: Ver 10 (or later)
yy Depending on the device, “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
Updating the speaker app may not work.
You can update the speaker to the latest version.
Getting Started 4
Starting with “LG Wi-Fi

Speaker” app
When you launch “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app for the
first time, the terms of use and Chromecast Service 1
appear on the screen.
Getting Started
1. Check the contents of terms of use and select
[Agree and start].
2. Check the contents of Chromecast Service and

select [Agree and start].
5 Connecting
Connecting the Speaker Wired connection

to your Home Network Using a wired connection provides the best
performance, because the attached devices connect
directly to the network without radio frequency
interference.
Requirements
1. Connect your speaker to the home router using
yy A wireless router must be connected to the LAN cable.
internet.
yy A smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
2 must be connected to the wireless router via Wi-
Fi connection.
Connecting
,,Note
yy Make sure that DHCP’s server is activated on Modem
wireless router. Server
yy If you cannot connect the speaker with your
router, go to setting of the router and then
make sure that “Allow wireless client to see
each other and access my local network” box
is unchecked. Router
yy In a network environment (Router, Internet
and Internet Service Provider) that supports
both IPv4 and IPv6, the network Lan Cable
automatically connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when
connecting to the network.
You can check the each network status by
selecting the settings of My Speakers
([ ]>[IP Info.]) on “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.
Lan port of a Speaker
2. You can see the speaker on the screen of your

smart device when you open “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”
app.
Connecting 6
Simple Connection 2. Then you can see the available speaker to

connect.
Preparation
yy For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is
needed.
yy Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your
smart device in on.
yy Select WI-FI function by using F on the remote
control or F on the speaker.
2
,,Note
Connecting
Simple Connection is supported by Bluetooth
Ver 4.0 (or higher).
-- Select [ ] if the desired speaker doesn’t

1. Check the position and condition of the speaker appear.
and select [Next]. -- Select [ ] to check the speaker with a beep
sound.
-- Search failed, select [Retry] to search your
speaker again or connect the speaker manually.
(page 7)
3. Select the speaker to connect by checking [ ]
and [Next].
If you use Android device, Location authorization

is needed. Go to the next step if you use iOS
device.
Allow the Location authorization. And then press
[Next] again.
7 Connecting
4. If you have a password for your network, the Manual connection

security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password and tap [Next]. When the simple connection is unavailable between
your speaker and smart device, you can connect it
manually.
1. Select [Manual setup] to connect the speaker
manually.
2
Connecting
5. Tap [OK] to finish making the connection.
2. Check the position and condition of the speaker

and select [Next].
Connecting 8
3. This step is only for iOS device. Go to the next 5. Tap [OK] to finish making the connection.
step if you use Android device.
Turn on Wi-Fi setting on your iOS device and
choose [LG_Speaker_Setup_XXXX] and then go
back to “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.
Connecting
4. Enter your password and tap [Next].
Then your smart device is searching for the

available speaker to connect.
9 Operating
Enjoying the Music with Overview of the side menu

“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app 1. Launch “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app on your smart
device. [My Speakers] appears.
2. Tap [ ] button.
With “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app, you can play music in
your smart device.
,,Note
Some of the content in this part may differ
from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the
application’s version.
Preparation
3 1. Check the network connection with the speaker.
(Page 5)
Operating
2. To use the speaker, you must download and install 3. Side menu appears.
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. (Page 3)
[My Speakers] – Displays the connected

a
speaker.
[My Phone] – Displays the songs on this smart
b
device.
[Music Server] – Displays the songs on the
c
connected devices (Media server).
d [Playlist] – Displays the playlists.
e [Settings] – Displays the application settings.
Operating 10
Overview of [My Speakers] Playing a song

1. Select [My Phone] or [Music Server] on the side
menu.
a [ ] – Connect additional speakers. 3

[ ] – Selects a function of the connected 2. You can see songs on your smart device or music
Operating
b
speaker. server. Select a song to play.
[ ] – Set up the connected speaker settings. In [My Phone] menu, the songs are sortd by
c
(Page 13) [Album], [Artists], [Songs], [Genres] and [Folders]
[ ] – Adjust volume level of the connected (Android device) or [iPhone Playlist] (iOS device).
d
speaker. In [Music Server] menu, the connected servers
[Status] – Shows state of the connected appear.
e
speaker. 3. Tap [ ] and select the speaker. You can listen to
music through the connected speaker with
Chromecast.
11 Operating
Managing a song Using Playlist

On the song list of [My Phone] or [Music Server], tap You can enjoy music to suit your taste by making
[ ] of the desired song. Playlist.
The pull down menu appears. 1. On the song list of [My Phone] or [Music Server],
tap [ ] of the desired song and [Add to playlist].
3
Operating
a [Play next] – Selects music to play next. 2. [Add to playlist] window appears.
b [Add to queue] – Adds to queue list.
c [Add to playlist] – Adds to a desired playlist.
,,Note
Depending on your wireless environment, playing
a song with the speaker may not work smoothly.
-- Select a playlist to add the song.

-- If you want to make another playlist, select
[Make a new].
Operating 12
Overview of Playback Selecting Sound effect

You can confirm and adjust various information on You can select a desired sound mode by tapping [ ].
the playback screen. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different
depending on the connected speaker, sound sources
and effects.
1. During playback, tap [ ].
Operating
[ / ] - Cast music to the connected speaker
a 2. Select sound effect using A and D and tap [OK].
by Chromecast and stop casting the music.
b [ ] - Edits the current playlist.
[ ] - Adjusts the volume of smart device or the
c
volume of Chromecast.
d [ ] - Adjusts the sound effect.
Adjusts playback.
[ ] - Pauses playback.
[ ] - Starts playback.
[ ]/[ ] - Skips fast backward or forward.
e [ ] - Repeats the desired contents.
Every time you click it, the state changed in [ ]
(Repeat One) - [ ] (Repeat All) - [ ] (Repeat You can customize the sound effect by using [ ]
Off) order. to adjust Treble and Bass value.
[ ] - Shuffles the music on the list. Music will
be played in random order.
,,Note
yy When you listen to music with smart device’s
Displays information about the currently playing speaker, the sound equalizer is not supported.
f
song.
yy Depending on the connected speaker,
,,Note displayed sound effect may differ.
[ ] is disabled when you listen to music by your
smart device or listen to music from speakers
grouped with the [Google Home] app.
13 Operating
Settings Settings of the connected

speaker
With “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app, you can set the You can set up setting of the connected speaker.
connected speaker in your smart device.
On [My Speakers] screen, select [ ] to set up the
connected speaker settings.
,,Note
Some of the content in this part may differ
from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the
application’s version.
Preparation
1. Check the network connection with the speaker.
(Page 5)
3
2. To use the speaker, you must download and install
Operating
“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. (Page 3)
,,Note
You cannot see some menu depending on the
connected device.
Operating 14
Settings of the connected speaker appear. a [Name Change] – Renames the speaker.
b [Sound Effect] - Selects a sound effect mode.
c [Night] – Turns on or off Night Mode function.
[DRC] – It reduce the volume of loud sounds
d or amplifies quiet sounds. (Dolby Digital only)
Turns on or off DRC function.
[Auto Volume On/Off] – Turns on or off Auto
e
Volume function.
[AV SYNC] – Adjust the audio and video
f
Synchronization.
g [Woofer level] – Adjust Woofer level.
[Center speaker level] – Adjust Center speaker
h
level.
3
[Rear speaker output] - Select the rear
i
speaker output.
Operating
[Rear speaker level] - Adjust Rear speaker
j
level.
[Overhead speaker volume] - Adjust Overhead
k
speaker volume level.
[Using the TV remote control] - Adjusts some
l functions of the speaker with your TV remote
control.
[Auto Power On/Off] – Turns on or off Auto
m
Power function.
[Bluetooth standby mode] – Turns on or off
n
Bluetooth standby mode.
[Bluetooth connection restriction] – It
o enables you to connect Bluetooth device only
on Bluetooth or LG TV function.
[Sleep timer] – Turns off by itself after the time
p
set.
[Reset settings] – Resets the speaker settings
q
except network information.
[Software version information] – Displays
r the current Software version information and
updates the software to latest version.
s [IP Info.] - Shows the IP address of the speaker.
[Share usage data] – Select whether to send
t Chromecast usage data and crash reports to
Google.
[Learn about Chromecast built-in Privacy] –
u
Shows Privacy policy of Chromecast.
15 Operating
Settings of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” [Chromecast] Menu

app
Select [Settings] on the side menu.
3 a
[Learn how to cast] - Shows how to use
Chromecast.
Operating
Settings of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app appear. [Cast Groups] - Select [Learn about Cast
b Groups] or [How to cast to a group] to show
the selected information.
[Chromecast built-in open legal documents]
- Select [Google Terms of Service], [Google
c
Privacy Policy] or [Open source license] to show
the selected information.
d [Time zone] - Sets time zone.
,,Note
To use Cast Groups, install [Google Home]
application. Download the application from
Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store”.
[Participate in user enhancement] – Allows to

a
send user logs for service quality enhancement. [Time Zone] Menu
b [Chromecast] – Displays the Chromecast menu. Automatic Time zone
[App version information] – Displays this It offers to use network provided time.
c
application version information. Set Time Zone
d [Terms of Service] – Displays Terms of Service. If you deselect [Automatic Time zone], you can select
your time zone yourself.
[Open source license] – Shows LGE Open
e
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OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety Information NOTICE: For safety marking information including

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case

This device is equipped with a portable battery or Symbols

1 Getting Started 2 Connecting

Main Features Introduction

[ (Mute): Mutes the sound.

A Remote sensor C Display window

Useful functions for using the unit

company’s product. OFF Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit

,,Note (Not supplied)

6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

Positioning the speakers

Organizing cables Wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green The connection is trying.

,,Note Red The wireless subwoofer is in

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer ,,Note

Rear speakers connection (Sold >>Caution

LED Color Status

Yellow - green The connection is trying.

Setting up the wireless receiver for the

Manually pairing wireless receiver Surround sound

Surround function OFF

How to Affix the Ferrite Core ,,Note

receiver will turn on and the LED will change

Connecting to your TV LG Sound Sync

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical

Optical cable ,,Note

LG Sound Sync with wired connection LG Sound Sync with wireless

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”

2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the ,,Note

Using an HDMI cable ARC (Audio Return Channel)

,,Note Some functions of this unit are controlled by the

Additional information for HDMI HDMI cable Checklist

720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p,

yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept

For using DOLBY ATMOS®

HDMI connection OPTICAL IN connection

To the optical output

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the

PORTABLE IN connection Optional equipment connection

Network connection Wired connection

both IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically

Wireless connection “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”

Enjoying music on your device and

Setting and controlling the sound bar

Updating the sound bar

When the wired connection is unavailable between Requirements

Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” Works with the Google

yy This unit must be connected to Internet.

yy “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app will be available in

Using a Bluetooth Listening to Music of a

4. When this unit is successfully connected with ,,Note

5. Listen to music. yy You cannot control the Bluetooth device with

Bluetooth connection lock (BT Other operations

yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV