LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar

Front Panel

Microphone

• Google Assistant LED
• [Standby]: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
• [Function]: Selects function.
• [Volume]: Adjusts volume.
• [Play/Pause]: Play / pause.
• [Mic Mute]: Enables and disables Voice recognition. Standby and Stops feedback of Google Assistant.

Reset the Unit

Press and hold the [Play/Pause] button on the unit until you hear the beep sound once.

Rear Panel

Subwoofer Connection

Place the wireless subwoofer near the sound bar and follow these steps:

1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and wireless subwoofer will connect automatically. The subwoofer's green LED turns on.

Manually Subwoofer Connection

If the subwoofer does not make sound, try to connect manually:

1. Press [Pairing] on the rear of the wireless subwoofer. The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer blinks quickly. (If the green LED does not blink, press and hold [Pairing].)
2. Turn on the sound bar. Pairing is completed. The green LED on the rear of the wireless subwoofer turns on.

Connections

• [USB Port]: Connect to a USB device.
• [Optical In]: Connect to an optical device.
• [HDMI Out TV eARC/ARC]: Connect to a TV.
• [HDMI In (1) / HDMI In (2)]: Connect to a device with HDMI OUT.

Caution: Make sure to properly align and connect the optical cable; improper alignment may cause damage to the jack.

Placement Advice

Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer away from devices like wireless routers, microwave ovens, etc., by more than 1 meter (3.3 feet) to prevent wireless interference.

TV Connection

Connect the sound bar and TV using Optical (?) or HDMI ARC (?).

Optical Connection

1. Connect the sound bar to the TV using an Optical cable.
2. Set up [External Speaker (Optical)] on your TV's setting menu.

HDMI (TV eARC/ARC) Connection

1. Connect the sound bar to the TV using an HDMI cable.
2. Set up [External Speaker (HDMI ARC)] on your TV's setting menu.

Note: HDMI connection is unavailable if your TV does not support HDMI ARC. If this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC simultaneously, the ARC signal has a higher priority.

Additional Device Connection

Connect external devices (e.g., Set-top Box, Player) as follows:

1. Connect the external device to the sound bar's HDMI IN port.
2. Set the input source by pressing the [Function] button repeatedly.

Network Connection

1. Check network condition. Ensure a router is connected to your network.
2. Connect your smart device to your home network.
3. Connect the sound bar to the power supply. Ensure all devices are connected to the same router.

Step 1. Install “Google Home” App

Download the Google Home App from the Google Play or App Store.

Step 2. Set up the Wi-Fi connection with app

1. Connect your smart device to the Wi-Fi network that you will use for your unit. (For iOS devices, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smart device.)
2. Launch the “Google Home” app.
3. Follow the on-app instructions for Wi-Fi connection. When the unit is properly connected to Wi-Fi, “CONNECTED” will appear on the display window with sound.

Google Assistant Setup Notes

• Connecting to Wi-Fi may prompt you to create a Google Account. A Google account is required to use this app.
• The “Google Home” app is provided by Google and may be revised due to changes in Google Policy.
• For more information (setup, usage, help), search “Google Assistant Help” or visit https://support.google.com/assistant. This site is for devices that work with Google Assistant.
• Some functions may not be available from the “Google Assistant Help” site.
• The speaker is not compatible with the “Smart ThinQ” app and cannot be controlled using it.

Bluetooth Connection

Step 1. Connect the Wi-Fi

Ensure the unit connects to Wi-Fi using the “Google Home” app. Bluetooth function is inactive before connecting to Wi-Fi.

Step 2. Change Function

Select the Bluetooth function by pressing the [Function] button repeatedly.

Step 3. Find and Select your speaker name

Select the speaker name that was set in the “Google Home” app from the device list on your smart device. When successfully connected via Bluetooth, “PAIRED” will appear on the display window.

How to Use “Google Assistant”

Make sure the unit is connected to Wi-Fi.

Case 1. Say “Hey Google”

The Google Assistant responds to voice commands when using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth as the input. For HDMI, Optical, ARC, Optical Sound Sync, or USB inputs, you must use the [Mic Mute] button to activate the Google Assistant.

Case 2. Press [Mic Mute] button

(Diagram shows pressing the button on the unit or remote)

Voice Command Examples

Plan your day

• “Tell me about my day.”
• “What’s my next meeting?”
• “Set a reminder to check schedule at 6pm.”

Weather

• “What’s the weather?”
• “What’s the weather tomorrow?”
• “What’s the weather in New York?”

Music

• “Play the music.”
• “Next song.”
• “Previous song.”
• “Pause the music”

Availability

• “How many calories in a hot dog?”
• “How do I get to Ocean Beach?”
• “How do you say hello in Korean?”
• “Talk to Best Jokes.”

Internet

• “What movies are showing this weekend?”
• “Why is the sky blue?”
• “What is the smallest country in Europe?”
• “How much sugar is there in a Coke?”

Subscriptions

• “What are the latest headlines?”
• “Play Time’s The Brief.”

Smart Home

• “Turn up the thermostat.”
• “Set the thermostat to 22 degrees”
• “Dim the lights in the kitchen.”
• “Is the light on in the living room?”

For more information on voice commands, refer to the “Google Home” app screen or visit https://support.google.com/assistant. If you encounter issues with voice recognition or this product, provide feedback by saying “Hey Google, feedback”. This helps improve Google Service quality.

Additional Information

Comfortable Function

With the Google Assistant built-in, you can control compatible smart home devices such as TVs, lights, switches, plugs, thermostats, and more using your voice.

For more information, visit:

• Setup, Usage, and more: https://support.google.com/assistant
• Compatible LG appliance models: Visit http://www.lg.com and search for information.

Download LG Sound Bar Application

You can manage speaker settings and control the speaker using the “LG Sound Bar” app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play Store.

AI Room Calibration

AI Room Calibration is a sound tuning tool that adjusts the audio settings of the Sound Bar based on room acoustics and environment. To access AI Room Calibration, you must install the “LG Sound Bar” app. In the [Sound Setting] menu, choose [AI Room Calibration].

Remote Control

Replacement of Battery

(Diagram shows battery compartment)

Button Functions

• SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode. (TV remote: Long press SOUND EFFECT and press it again to use TV remote control.)
• [Standby]: Standby and stops feedback of Google Assistant.
• +/-: Adjusts sound level of each speaker. (Surround sound: Long press [Volume Up] and press it again.)
• [Night Time Mode]: Turns on or off the Night time mode.
• FOLDER W/S: Searches a folder.
• [Info]: Displays information of a file, an input source, a connected Bluetooth device name, or an application name.
• AUTO POWER: Automatically turns on by an input source.
• REPEAT: Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.

Additional Information

Specification

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Rear Speakers Ready

Ready for surround sound with Rear Speakers Kit, sold separately (SPK8-S).

To enjoy content containing Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, the connected device and content must support Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®.

How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device

Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for more than 3 seconds.

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses 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 on CD-ROM for a charge covering distribution costs (media, shipping, handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three years after the last shipment of this product and to anyone in receipt of this information. For more information about Google's open source, visit device settings in the Google Home app.

Disclaimers

• Google, Google Home, Google Play, Chromecast built-in, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
• The Google Assistant requires an internet/data connection. Data rates may apply.
• The Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries.
• Subscriptions may be required, and additional terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.
• Controlling certain devices and features in your home requires a compatible smart device.

Declaration of Conformity

[CE Conformity] Hereby, LG Electronics declares that the radio equipment type Wi-Fi SOUND BAR is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#.

The use of the 5150-5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only. This restriction applies in Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Estonia (EE), Ireland (IE), Greece (EL), Spain (ES), France (FR), Croatia (HR), Italy (IT), Cyprus (CY), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Hungary (HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Finland (FI), Sweden (SE), Northern Ireland (UK(NI)), Switzerland (CH), Iceland (IS), Liechtenstein (LI), and Norway (NO).

For user consideration, this device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the body.

RF Exposure Information