LG SL7Y Owner's Manual

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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
SL7Y (SL7Y, SPL5B-W)
www.lg.com
1901_Rev01
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LG Wi-Fi SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SL7Y (SL7Y, SPL5B-W) www.lg.com 1901_Rev01 Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 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 CAUTION of the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION concerning the Power Cord DO NOT OPEN The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.
  • Page 3 Getting Started Symbols CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other Refers to alternating current (AC). power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Optional equipment connection – HDMI connection – OPTICAL IN connection – USB connection – Compatible USB devices – USB device requirement – Playable file Network connection “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App Works with the Google Assistant...
  • Page 5 – Network standby mode Important Information Relating to Network – Bluetooth standby mode Services Reset the Speaker TERMS OF USE Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’ s version.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Symbol used in this manual Note Indicates special notes and operating features. > Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Display Wi-Fi WI-FI Optical OPT/HDMI ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) Bluetooth LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV HDMI IN HDMI o/p (Volume) - Adjusts volume level. (Wi-Fi) - Selects Wi-Fi function. , 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.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel DC IN - Connect to the AC adapter. USB Port - Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit. OPTICAL IN - Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV. HDMI IN - Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    BT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth and LG TV functions. (Page 33) To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold N for about 3 seconds and press it...
  • Page 10 Getting Started SOUND EFFECT - Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT. On Display Description Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the ASC (Adaptive Sound Control) sound optimized for the content in real time. BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
  • Page 11 - BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name - USB: File information contained on a USB. y Auto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals: Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth o r “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app (Page 36) To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.
  • Page 12: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started > Caution Installing the sound bar y For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the do not install the unit on Metallic furniture other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Main Unit On A Wall

    Getting Started Mounting the main unit 1. Match the TV’ s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to on a wall the position. You can mount the main unit on a wall. 2.
  • Page 14 Getting Started 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit. 6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly. Note To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order. > Caution y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
  • Page 15: Connecting

    Connecting Organizing cables Connecting the AC (Optional) Adapter You can organize the cable with cable ties. Connect the sound bar to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 1.
  • Page 16: Wireless Subwoofer And Rear Speaker

    Connecting Wireless subwoofer Manually pairing wireless subwoofer When your connection is not completed, you can and rear speaker (Sold check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve Separately) connection the problem, follow the steps below. 1.
  • Page 17: Rear Speakers Connection

    Connecting Note Rear speakers connection (Sold y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) Separately) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make Connecting the rear speakers sounds. y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, 1.
  • Page 18: Surround Sound

    Connecting > Caution Manually pairing wireless receiver y Use the speaker supplied with this unit When your connection is not completed, you can only. Using any other speaker may cause see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear malfunction.
  • Page 19 Connecting Surround function ON Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST + 2.0 Ch DTS VIRTUAL: X 5.1 Ch Surround function OFF Output Sound Effect Input...
  • Page 20: How To Affix The Ferrite Core

    Connecting Note How to Affix the Ferrite Core y 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.
  • Page 21: Connecting To Your Tv

    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.
  • Page 22 LG Sound Sync with wired connection LG Sound Sync with wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 . 2. Select the LG TV function by pressing F repeatedly.
  • Page 23: Using An Hdmi Cable

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with models, you must select the external speaker SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
  • Page 24: Additional Information For Hdmi

    4.5 m). y You cannot change the video resolution in the * Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), HDMI mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.
  • Page 25: Optional Equipment Connection

    Connecting Optional equipment OPTICAL IN connection connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. HDMI connection You can enjoy the sound from the external device which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit. Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device...
  • Page 26: Usb Connection

    Connecting USB connection Optional equipment connection You can enjoy both sound and picture from the Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the external device you connect. back of the unit. For more information of playing files on a USB, refer to the page 34.
  • Page 27: Usb Device Requirement

    Connecting USB device requirement Playable file y Devices which require additional program Sampling Frequency installation connected to a computer, are not MP3: within 32 to 48 kHz supported. WMA: within 32 to 48 kHz. y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. OGG: within 32 to 48 kHz y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a...
  • Page 28 Connecting Note y Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below. : Folder : File y If there is no file in a folder, the folder will not appear. y File will be played from file $A to file $J one by one.
  • Page 29: Network Connection

    My Speakers ([Settings]>[IP Info.]) on the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. The “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is required to connect the sound bar wirelessly to the network. Download and install the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app on your smart device.
  • Page 30: Lg Wi-Fi Speaker

    1. Tap the “App Store” icon or “Google Play” icon. Enjoying music on your device and 2. Type in “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search bar and tap “Search” . home network server 3. Select “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search result list You can listen to the music on your smart device and to download.
  • Page 31: Operating

    Bluetooth wireless technology. Bluetooth device. y Available Devices: Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, Your speaker appears as “LG SL7Y (XX:XX)” . etc. 3. Select the “LG SL7Y (XX:XX)” . y Version: 4.0...
  • Page 32 Operating Note 4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, y 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.
  • Page 33: Controls Connected Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) You can limit Bluetooth connection to only BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection. To turn on this function, press and hold N on the remote control for about 3 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function and press it once again while “OFF - BT LOCK”...
  • Page 34: Usb Operations

    Operating Note USB operations y The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit. 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. y Repeat/Random playback operates as follows. 2.
  • Page 35: Other Operations

    Note y Make sure that the sound output of your TV is set to [External speaker]. y This function does not operate on LG TV’ s magic remote control. y This function may not work well when some TV control functions such as HDMI CEC, SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.
  • Page 36: Auto Power On/Off

    Auto Power function is turned on. Bluetooth device. y To use this function, the main unit must be When you run the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app and play registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth music on your smart device that has already been device.
  • Page 37: Auto Function Change

    This sound bar recognizes input signals such as optical if SIMPLINK of the connected TV, Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, LG TV and “LG Wi- Bluray disc player, set-top box or etc. device Fi Speaker” app and then changes suitable function set to on or connected CEC supported device automatically.
  • Page 38: Standby Mode

    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. Adjust volume level of the unit to minimum. And Option 1.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or function does not work. Bluetooth device. y Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK. y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate. LG Sound Sync does not y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
  • Page 40 Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. sound of the unit is low. y Switch the state of DRC function to [OFF] by using “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” . y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
  • Page 41: Network

    Troubleshooting Network Symptoms Cause & Solution Cannot connect the y The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that speaker to your home are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them. network. y Check your router. Try turning it off and back on. y Check that the Wi-Fi feature is turned on in your smart device.
  • Page 42: Notes To Use Wireless

    Troubleshooting NOTES to use wireless Symptoms Cause & Solution This device may have y Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area. wireless interference. y Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer. y Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance. Bluetooth device may y When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device malfunction or make...
  • Page 43: Appendix

    PC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Trademarks and licenses Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Networked standby: 6.0 W (If all network ports are activated.) Model: DA-50F25 Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz Output: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
  • Page 45 Appendix 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 3 Ω Rated Input Power 220 W RMS Max. Input Power 440 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
  • Page 46: Handling The Speaker

    Appendix Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network When shipping the speaker Services Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker, for All information, data, documents, communications, maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 47: Terms Of Use

    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 .
  • Page 48 If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be access the Services, you are solely responsible for...
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 51 OWNER’S MANUAL LG Wi-Fi Speaker Connection www.lg.com 1901_Rev01 Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 52 You can check the each network status by selecting the settings of My Speakers ([ ]>[IP Info.]) on “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. If you use Android device, Location authorization is needed. Go to the next step if you use iOS device.
  • Page 53 Connection 2. Then you can see the available speaker to 4. If you have a password for your network, the connect. security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password and tap [Next]. - Select [ ] if the desired speaker doesn’t appear.
  • Page 54 Turn on Wi-Fi setting on your iOS device and your speaker and smart device, you can connect it choose [LG_Speaker_Setup_XXXX] and then go manually. back to “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. 1. Select [Manual setup] to connect the speaker manually. 4. Enter your password and tap [Next].

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