OWNER’S MANUAL Wireless Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SLM3R (SLM3R, SPH4BM-W), SPJ4M-S (SPJ4M-S, S65S3-S) 2106_Rev01 www.lg.com Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Getting Started 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 power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. ~ Refers to alternating current (AC). 0 Refers to direct current (DC). Refers to class II equipment. 1 Refers to stand-by. ! Refers to “ON” (power). Refers to dangerous voltage.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 Connecting 2 6 7 8 9 12 Safety Information Introduction Front panel Rear panel Remote control Installing the sound bar 13 13 14 Organizing cables (Optional) Connecting the AC Adapter Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker connection – Wireless subwoofer connection – Rear speakers connection – Surround sound – How to Affix the Ferrite Core Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable – LG Sound Sync Optional equipment connection – OPTICAL IN c
Table of Contents 3 Operating 4 Troubleshooting 24 24 25 25 26 27 28 28 28 28 30 30 30 30 Basic operations – USB operation Other operations – Using your TV remote control – AUTO POWER On/Off – Auto function change Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology – About Bluetooth – Bluetooth profiles – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device – Controls connected Bluetooth device – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) Using BLUETOOTH App – Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto Your BLUETOOTH Device – Activate BLUETOOTH
Getting Started Introduction 1 Symbol used in this manual Getting Started ,,Note Indicates special notes and operating features. >>Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
Getting Started 7 Front panel 1 Getting Started A Display Window -- Display window will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15 seconds. When you press any button, the display window will brighten. B Remote sensor 1 (Standby) -- Switches the unit ON or OFF. F (Function) -- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.
Getting Started Rear panel 1 Getting Started A DC IN -- Connect to the AC adapter. B OPTICAL IN -- Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV. C USB Port -- Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.
Getting Started 9 Remote control Replacement of Battery a b 1 (Standby) -- Switches the unit ON or OFF. VOL (Volume) o/p -- Adjusts speaker volume. C/V (Skip/Search) c -- Press C or V to go to next or previous file. -- Press and hold C or V during playback and release it at the point you want. N (Play/Pause) -- Starts playback. / Pauses playback. d yy BT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth and LG TV functions.
Getting Started SOUND EFFECT -- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT. 1 Getting Started e On Display Description ASC (Adaptive Sound Control) Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in real time. BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Reinforces the bass and powerful sound. STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound. CINEMA You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.
Getting Started g h 11 F (Function) -- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly. [ (Mute) -- Press [ to mute your unit. To cancel it, press [ again. -- You can display various information of the input source by pressing J. -- OPT (Optical): Audio format i -- BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name -- USB: File information contained on a USB.
Getting Started Installing the sound bar 1 You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. Getting Started 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. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.
Connecting 13 Organizing cables (Optional) Connecting the AC Adapter You can organize the cable with cable ties. Connect the speaker to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 2. Tighten cable ties. 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. ,,Note yy After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed. yy Cable ties are not supported.
Connecting Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker connection Wireless subwoofer connection LED indicator of wireless subwoofer 2 Connecting LED Color Status Yellow - green (Blink) The connection is trying. Yellow - green The connection is completed. Red The wireless subwoofer is in standby mode or the connection is failed. Off (No display) The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected. Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time 1.
Connecting 15 ,,Note yy It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds. yy The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible and avoid the cases below. Rear speakers connection Connecting the rear speakers 1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminal marked + (plus).
Connecting >>Caution yy Use the speaker supplied with this unit only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction. yy Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. 2 Manually pairing wireless receiver When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear speakers do not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.
Connecting 17 Surround function ON Sound Effect Input Output No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch ASC 5.1 Ch 2 2.0 Ch Connecting STANDARD 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST 2.0 Ch or BASS BLAST + 5.1 Ch 2.0 Ch CINEMA 5.1 Ch Surround function OFF Sound Effect Input 2.0 Ch ASC 5.1 Ch 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST 2.0 Ch or BASS BLAST + 5.1 Ch 2.0 Ch CINEMA 5.
Connecting How to Affix the Ferrite Core Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each nation’s regulations. Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker cables You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference. 2 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open. Connecting 2. Wind the speaker cables around the ferrite core twice. 3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks. ,,Note yy If there is a strong electromagnetic wave product nearby, interference may occur.
Connecting 19 Connecting to your TV Using an OPTICAL cable 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable. LG Sound Sync You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV. Optical cable Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
Connecting LG Sound Sync with wired connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. LG Sound Sync with wireless connection 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1. 2. Select the LG TV function by pressing F repeatedly. Optical 2 cable 3.
Connecting 21 Optional equipment connection USB connection Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit. OPTICAL IN connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPTICAL IN jack. 2 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. 2. Select the input source to OPT by pressing F repeatedly.
Connecting USB device requirement Playable file yy Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not supported. Sampling Frequency yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation. yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched. 2 Connecting yy To prevent data loss, back up all data. yy This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 999 or more. yy The unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC.
Connecting 23 ,,Note yy Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below. : Folder : File a C D 2 b F G c H I A d J B yy If there is no file in a folder, the folder will not appear. yy File will be played from file $A to file $J one by one. yy Files will be played in order recorded and it may be different depending on the record circumstances. yy This unit can display file or folder names that contain numbers or English characters only.
Operating Basic operations USB operation yy Repeat/Random playback operates as follows. 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. 2. Select the USB function by pressing F repeatedly. To Playback Pause 3 ,,Note yy The resume point may be cleared when you pull out the power cord or removing the USB device from the unit. Do this Press N on the remote control. During playback, press N on the remote control. Operating During playback, press V on the remote control to go to the next file.
Operating 25 Other operations Using your TV remote control You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute. Press and hold SOUND EFFECT on the remote control for about 3 seconds. “ON - TV REMOTE” appears and you can control this unit by your TV remote control. To check the status of this function, press and hold SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.
Operating AUTO POWER On/Off This unit automatically turns on by an input source: Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device. If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected to your Bluetooth device.
Operating 27 Auto function change This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical, Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes suitable function automatically. When optical signal comes in When you turn on the external device connected to this unit by an optical cable, this unit changes the function to optical. You can hear the sound from your device.
Operating Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology About Bluetooth Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. 3 Operating Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.
Operating 29 4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” [ your device’s name [ “BT” appears on the display window. ,,Note yy If it is unavailable to display device name on the unit, “-” will be displayed. yy To check the connected device’s name, press J on the remote control. The connected Bluetooth device’s name is displayed. 5. Listen to music. To play music in your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Operating Controls connected Bluetooth device You can control the connected Bluetooth device from the unit; play, pause, skip, volume. ,,Note yy Only Android OS and iOS is available to use this function. yy This function may not be supported depending on the Bluetooth device or some of TV operated differently. Using BLUETOOTH App ,,Note yy Only Android OS is available to use “LG Sound Bar” app with this unit.
Operating 31 Install “LG Sound Bar” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Sound Bar” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG Sound Bar” to start downloading Bluetooth app. 4. Tap an icon for installation. ,,Note yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. The unit does not work properly. 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. No Power yy The power cord is unplugged.
Troubleshooting 33 Symptoms The unit does not connect with Bluetooth device. Cause & Solution yy Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 30) Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM]. When you feel the output sound of the unit is low.
Appendix Trademarks and licenses All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 5 Appendix 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.
Appendix 35 Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. yy Model: DA-38A25 yy Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter yy Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz yy Output: 25 V 0 1.52 A yy Model: MS-Z1520R250-038A0-P yy Manufacturer: MOSO POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. yy Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz yy Output: 25 V 0 1.52 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 890.0 mm X 57.0 mm X 85.0 mm With foot (35 inch x 2.2 inch x 3.
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 3Ω Rated Input Power 200 W RMS Max. Input Power 400 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 171.0 mm x 390.0 mm x 261.0 mm (6.7 inch x 15.3 inch x 10.2 inch) SPJ4M-S (SPJ4M-S, S65S3-S) Wireless receiver Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
Appendix 37 Handling the Speaker When shipping the speaker Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker, for maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the speaker. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the speaker for a long period of time.
