OWNER’S MANUAL WIRELESS SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model QP5W (QP5W, SPQP5W-W) QP5 (QP5, SPQP5-W) QP5BE (QP5BE, SPQP5BE-W) 2110_Rev02 www.lg.com Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Sound Bar Quick Guide Installing and using the Product a Connect the sound bar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI cable. HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) OPTICAL OUT a a A B OPTICAL IN (TV eARC/ARC) HDMI OUT HDMI IN b C D HDMI OUT A Sound bar B Remote Control Receiver / Status LED ([ See “Status LED” on page 10.) 2 C Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar. D External Device - (Blu-ray player, game console, etc.
b If you are using an external device (ex. Blu-ray player, game console, etc.), connect it to the sound bar via an HDMI cable. c Connect to power in the following order: wireless subwoofer [ sound bar. Then, turn on the sound bar. When the connection is automatically established with the sound bar, the LED on the wireless subwoofer will light up in green. ([ See “Connecting the Product” on page 6.) d Using the product with your TV ([ See “Connecting to the TV” on page 16.
Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually” on page 8.) If you see a red LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the speaker. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. A Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off. B Press the PAIRING button on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer. Check if each LED blinks green.
Table of Contents Sound Bar Quick Guide 2 Installing and using the Product Installation 6 Connecting the Product Exploring the Product Safety Precautions 32 Safety and Regulatory Before Reporting Product Malfunction 35 Troubleshooting Appendix 9 Front 12 Back 37 Specifications 14 Exploring Remote Control 39 Registered Trademarks and Licenses 40 Open Source Software Notice Information 40 Handling the Product Connecting to the TV 16 Connecting with an Optical Cable 18 Connecting wit
Installation Connecting the Product You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer. Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the subwoofer in the following order. a Plug the power cable into the DC IN terminal on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer. b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
Checking the connection with the LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer.
Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off. b Press the PAIRING button on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the bottom of the subwoofer is blinking green.
Exploring the Product Front a b a Remote Control Receiver This receives wireless signals from the remote control.
b Status LED • Options such as input mode and volume are light up in Red/Yellow/White/Blue LED. • If there is no active input for 15 seconds, the status LED will automatically dim. When you press the button, the status LED will light up again. Power On / Standby Power on Red blinking Standby Red Volume Yellow 1 2 3 Volume control • Volume up: Every time the volume level gets upper than a certain level, the LEDs light up one by one and gets brighter.
Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device. How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device Set up the Auto power function to off by the app and turn off the product.
Back a OPTICAL IN (TV eARC/ARC) HDMI OUT HDMI IN b a Bluetooth pair c DC IN d e f It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 24.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 18.) Volume This adjusts the speaker volume. Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode.
b HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. c HDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. d USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. e OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product. f DC IN Plug in the AC adapter with the product.
Exploring Remote Control You can use the remote to control all functions of the product, from turning the power on/off to enabling cinematic sound. Replacement of Battery a e b f c d d g h Use AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance with the directions indicated. A Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. B Insert the batteries with the + and – ends corresponding to the markings. d d C Close the battery cover.
d AI Sound Pro Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content. Music (Standard) Experience premium sound technology from MERIDIAN. Cinema Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater. Game Optimized sound for game. e Mute This turns off the sound from the product. f Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function. g Up/Down/Left/ Right Up/Down: You can press the button to adjust the woofer level.
Connecting to the TV Enjoy a rich, high-quality sound by connecting the product to a TV or a beam projector. It has been designed to enhance the realism of your favorite programming, such as dramas and sports broadcasts. Connecting with an Optical Cable Transmit your TV’s audio to the product by connecting it to the TV with an optical cable. You can add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound.
c Press the Function button repeatedly until the first LED light up in white among the three LEDs. d Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the [Speaker] menu and set the output speaker to [Optical] or [External Speaker]. Settings and menu items may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. Note • If the optical input signal and the ARC signal attempt to connect at the same time, the ARC signal will take priority.
Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless) You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with LG Sound Sync (Wireless). Check out the TV user manual to see if your TV is supported. Watching TV after connecting it wirelessly a Press the Function button repeatedly until the the second LED blink in blue among the three LEDs. Or Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, the second LED blink in blue among the three LEDs.
Connecting with an HDMI Cable You can transmit TV audio to the product by connecting the TV to the product with an HDMI cable. Add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound. Watching TV after connecting with an HDMI cable a Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI IN (ARC) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
SIMPLINK • SIMPLINK refers to the HDMI-CEC function that allows you to use a single TV remote control to easily operate an audio device or player connected to an LG TV via HDMI. -- Functions controllable with a SIMPLINK-compatible LG TV remote control: Power on/off, volume control, mute on/off, etc. • For more information on how to set up SIMPLINK, consult your LG TV’s user manual. Note • The SIMPLINK function may not work properly depending on the status of the product or other connected devices.
Connecting to an External Device Experience movies and games in more realism by connecting the product to a device such as a game console or a Blu-ray player. Connecting with an HDMI Cable You can connect your TV or external device to the product with an HDMI cable for a deep, magnificent sound. Connecting an external device via HDMI a Connect an external device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player.
c Press the Function button repeatedly until all LED light up in white. d When the external device is properly connected to the product, you can listen to the sound of the device. Note • Please check the audio output settings in the Settings menu of your external device (ex. Blu-ray player or TV). The audio output should be set to [No encoding], [Bitstream], [Auto], or [Pass through]. For more information on how to set the output, please refer to your external device’s user manual.
Connecting with an Optical Cable You can connect a TV or external device to the product with an optical cable for a deep, magnificent sound. Connecting an external device via optical cable a Use the optical cable to connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the OPTICAL OUT terminal of your external device (ex. TV, Blu-ray player) as shown in the picture.
Using the Product as an Audio System Connecting via Bluetooth You can play music files stored on a Bluetooth device, or run music apps to enjoy the music with this product. Please check the following first. • Bluetooth devices to be connected to the product should meet the following specifications. -- Version: 4.0 or higher -- Codec: SBC, AAC • Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type and model.
e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap “LG QP5W / QP5 / QP5BE (XX)”. LG QP5W / QP5 / QP5BE (XX) LG QP5W / QP5 / QP5BE (XX) f When the product is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, the blue LED stops blinking. g If you cannot find the product “LG QP5W / QP5 / QP5BE (XX)”, tap the Refresh button at the top right of the screen on the Android smartphone or turn the Bluetooth off and turn it on again on iPhone.
Note • The closer the Bluetooth device is to the product, the better your connection. • If you pressed the Bluetooth pair button of the product and selected the Bluetooth option, but could not connect to the Bluetooth device, the blue LED blinking for 3 minutes. Check the status of the Bluetooth device. • When using Bluetooth, you should adjust the volume level to an appropriate level. • XX is the last 2 digits of the MAC address of the product.
Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app Please use the LG Sound Bar app to run various functions of the product conveniently. Please check the following first. • The LG Sound Bar app is available in the versions listed below. -- Android™ OS: Version 5.0 or higher -- iOS OS: Version 10 or higher Installing the app Install the LG Sound Bar app on your smartphone. To install the LG Sound Bar app, you can scan the QR code with a QR code scan app or download on Google Play or the App Store.
Downloading from the Google Play or App Store Go to the Google play or the App Store on your smartphone and search for the LG Sound Bar app to install it. Android Phone iPhone Note • Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS. • Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
Connecting to a USB Storage Device Enjoy high-quality sound by connecting a USB storage device containing music files to the product. Connecting the product to a USB storage device a Plug the USB storage device into the USB port on the back of the product. • The product cannot play any devices connected via a USB storage device hub or a USB storage device cable.
Note • USB devices with a large storage volume may take several minutes to browse through files. • LG Electronics is not responsible for any data loss. Please always back up the data on your USB storage device to minimize damage caused by data loss. • Only FAT16/FAT32/NTFS formats are supported. exFAT format is not supported. USB storage devices supported MP3 player Flash MP3 player USB flash device USB 2.0 or higher This product may not recognize some USB storage devices.
Voice feedback function When you select a function or sound, the current status of the product is guided by voice. You can turn this function on and off with app.
Safety Precautions Safety and Regulatory CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
For models using a battery This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. CAUTION: Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. For models using a built-in battery Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa (0.116 bar) and at above 15,000 m (9.32 miles) altitude.
Before Reporting Product Malfunction Troubleshooting If you experience the following issues while using the product, please perform several checks, as they may not be malfunctions. General Errors Issue The product does not work properly Solution • Unplug the power cables and any external devices such as your TV, subwoofer, or amplifier from the product, then plug them in again. • Please beware that previous product settings may be lost.
The product volume is low • Check the following and change the settings accordingly. -- When the product is connected to a TV, press the Settings button on the TV remote control, select the [Speaker] menu, and change the [Digital Sound Output] setting from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM]. -- If the product is connected to a playback device such as a DVD player or Blu-ray disc player, go to the connected device's Settings menu.
Appendix Specifications General Power Consumption Refer to the main label. • Model: DA-65F19 AC adapter • Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. • Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz • Output: 19 V 0 3.42 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 296.0 mm x 59.9 mm x 126.0 mm (11.7 inch x 2.4 inch x 5.0 inch) Operation Temperature Range 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Operation Humidity Range 5 % - 60 % Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency 32 kHz, 44.
Wireless Subwoofer Power Requirement Refer to the main label on the Wireless Subwoofer. Power Consumption Refer to the main label on the Wireless Subwoofer. Type 1-way 2 speaker Impedance 3Ω Rated power 220 W RMS Max. Power 440 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 388.0 mm x 291.0 mm x 185.0 mm (15.3 inch x 111.5 inch x 7.3 inch) • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Registered Trademarks and Licenses All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
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