OWNER’S MANUAL WIRELESS SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model SP7Y (SP7Y, SPP5-W) 2106_Rev03 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) a OPTICAL OUT a C HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV ARC) A B OPTICAL IN c D c c E b C HDMI OUT B Remote Control Receiver / Status Display D Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar. C Rear Speakers / Wireless Receiver (Sold separately, SPK8-S) E 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 If you purchased the rear speakers and wireless receiver separately, connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver via a speaker cable. When connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver, connect the black striped cable to the negative terminal of each speaker and the remaining cable to the positive terminal of each speaker.
Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer or wireless receiver ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually”, “Manual connection” on page 8, 10.) If you see a red LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer or on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the speakers. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. A Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
Table of Contents Sound Bar Quick Guide 2 Installing and using the Product Installation 6 Connecting the Product Exploring the Product 16 Front 17 Back 18 Exploring Remote Control Connecting to the TV Mounting the Product to a Wall 42 Mounting the Product to a Wall 44 Organizing cables (Optional) Safety Precautions 45 Safety and Regulatory Before Reporting Product Malfunction 48 Troubleshooting Appendix 26 Connecting with an Optical Cable 51 Specifications 28 Connecting with LG Soun
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 wireless subwoofer. b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet. c Plug the power cable into the AC adapter.
Checking the connection with the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer.
Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the back 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 back of the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the back of the subwoofer is blinking green.
Connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver (SPK8-S, sold separately) Automatic connection After completing installation, the wireless receiver will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the wireless receiver in the following order. a Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals on the rear speakers (left, right). Connect the black striped cable to the negative terminal and the other cable to the positive terminal.
Checking connection status with the LED color You can check the connection status with the LED on the front of the wireless receiver. LED Color Status Blinking green Connecting In progress Green Connected successfully Red Bad connection, or the receiver is in standby Off Power cable not connected Manual connection If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the receiver. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
Attaching the ferrite core (optional) A ferrite core may not be provided depending on national standards. Attaching the ferrite core to the speaker cables Attach the ferrite core to the cables to reduce radio noise. a Pull Part [a] to open the ferrite core. b Wind the wireless receiver's speaker cables twice around the ferrite core. c Close the ferrite core until you hear a click.
Setting up surround sound The surround sound function allows you to hear immersive 3D sound produced by multiple audio channels from the speakers, regardless of the channels in the originally recorded content. For example, if you listen to music recorded in 2.0 channels with standard sound effects while the wireless rear speakers are connected, you can hear the following difference. When the surround sound is off When the surround sound is on Note 12 • Speaker positions are as follows.
Turning surround sound on/off a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”. OFF-AUTO POWER b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” is scrolling in the status display, press Left/ Right button to select the surround sound setting. You can see the status of the surround sound, “OFFSURROUND” or “ON-SURROUND”.
Speaker sound based on input channels Output Sound Effects AI SOUND PRO 2.0 channels Sound customized with artificial intelligence 5.1 channels or more STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound. 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more MUSIC 2.0 channels Sound enriched with MERIDIAN technology. 5.1 channels or more CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more DTS VIRTUAL : X 2.0 channels Sound with immersive and cinematic surround 5.
Output Sound Effects GAME Optimized sound for game Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+) 2.0 channels Sound with reinforced bass 5.
Exploring the Product Front a b c This turns the product on/off. a Power Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode. Function Status Display OPT/HDMI ARC BT LG TV HDMI USB Description Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable, ARC or LG Sound Sync.
Back HDMI OUT (TV ARC) HDMI IN a b OPTICAL IN c d e a HDMI OUT (TV ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. b HDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. c USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. d DC IN Plug in the AC adapter with the product. e OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to 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 f b g c d h i j 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. e k C Close the battery cover.
d Sound Effects Press the button to select the desired sound field. Status Display AI SOUND PRO STANDARD MUSIC CINEMA DTS VIRTUAL : X CLEAR VOICE SPORTS GAME BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+) e Sound Tuning Description Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content. You can enjoy optimized sound. Experience premium sound technology from MERIDIAN. Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater. Sound with immersive and cinematic surround.
f Mute This turns off the sound from the product. g Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function. h Information View the connected input source or Bluetooth information. i Up/Down/Left/ Right Input Mode/Function Shown on Status Display BT OPT/ARC/HDMI USB Connected Bluetooth device name Current sound source Current sound filename These buttons are used to adjust the settings of the convenient functions.
k Settings It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, TV REMOTE. Press Settings button and select the setting by using Left/Right button before you press the Up/Down button to turn on/off the setting. • AUTO POWER: When the TV or an external device is turned on or off, the product will also turn on or off automatically. It is available only when the product is connected to the TV with an optical cable. ([ See “Using Auto Power” on page 23.
Controlling the product with your TV’s remote control The product volume can be adjusted with LG TV Remote control as well as other brands. Functions controllable with a TV remote control Volume, mute on/off TV brands supported LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp Electronics, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio Activating/Deactivating this function a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”.
Note • Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the TV's audio output is set to [External Speaker]. • You cannot control the product with the LG TV's Magic Remote Control. • When the SIMPLINK or Sound Sync functions of the TV are turned on, this function may not work properly. Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to turn off this function. • This function may not work well when the unit and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable.
Using Night Time This reduces the general sound volume, but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds. This is useful when enjoying music or a movie late at night. Activating/Deactivating the Night Time function a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”. OFF-AUTO POWER b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” is scrolling in the status display, press Left/Right button to select the Night time setting.
Using Quick start This reduces booting time by staying standby mode using low power consumption. Activating/Deactivating the Quick start function Press and hold button on the product for 3 seconds when the product is turn on. Then you can see “ONQUICK START”. To turn off this function, Press and hold you can see “OFF-QUICK START”.
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 “OPT/HDMI ARC” appears on the status display. 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 “LG TV” appears on the status display. After a moment, it will show “BT READY”. Or Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, it will show “BT READY”.
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 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 “HDMI” appears on the status display. 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. Bluray 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. HDMI OUT (TV ARC) b Press the Function HDMI IN OPTICAL IN button repeatedly until “OPT/HDMI ARC” appears on the status display.
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 SP7Y (XX)". LG SP7Y (XX) LG SP7Y (XX) f When the product is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you will see the status display change from “PAIRED” [ “Connected Bluetooth device name” [ “BT”.
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 “BT” option, but could not connect to the Bluetooth device, you will see “BT READY” on the status display. 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 Note iPhone • 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.
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. Playable file specifications File extension Sampling frequency Bitrate MP3 32 kHz - 48 kHz 8 kbps - 320 kbps WMA 32 kHz - 48 kHz 56 kbps - 128 kbps OGG 32 kHz - 48 kHz 64 kbps - 320 kbps File extension Sampling frequency FLAC (16 bit/24 bit) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz WAV (16 bit/24 bit) 32 kHz, 44.
Mounting the Product to a Wall You can mount this product onto a wall. When affixing the product to the wall, follow the instructions below. Please check the following first. • It may be difficult to connect external devices and cables after wall-mounting. First, connect an external device with the proper connection cable to the product before mounting it to the wall. • Please note the following when you mount the product to the wall. Product damage or injury may occur during the process.
Mounting the Product to a Wall a Find the wall bracket installation guide in the product package. b Align the “TV Bottom Line” on the wall bracket installation guide with the bottom of the TV, and attach it to the wall. Align the center of the wall-mounted TV with the part marked “TV Center” in the installation guide. c With a pen, mark screw holes on the installation guide where the wall brackets will be attached. d Drill screw holes in the marked positions on the installation guide.
f Fix the brackets firmly to the wall using the wall plugs and screws. g Place the product on the brackets. Position the product on the brackets so the screw holes on the bottom of the product align with the screw holes on the wall bracket. h Firmly affix the product to the wall brackets using the screws provided.
Organizing cables (Optional) You can organize the cable with cable holders. HDMI OUT (TV ARC) HDMI IN Note 44 • After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed.
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.
Problems in Wireless Connection Issue There is radio interference Solution • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as possible. • Do not install the product on metal furniture. • Wireless communication may not work properly in weak signal areas.
Appendix Specifications General Power Consumption Refer to the main label. • Model: DA-50F25 • Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. • Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz AC adapter • Output: 25 V 0 2 A • Model: MS-Z2000R250-050D0-P • Manufacturer: MOSO POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. • Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz • Output: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1000.0 mm x 63.0 mm x 105.0 mm (including the base) (39.4 inch x 2.5 inch x 4.
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 1 speaker Impedance 3Ω Rated power 220 W RMS Max. Power 440 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 180.0 mm × 394.0 mm × 290.0 mm (7.1 inch x 15.5 inch x 11.4 inch) Rear Speakers and Wireless Receiver (SPK8-S (SPK8-S, S78S1-S)) (Sold Separately) Wireless Receiver Power Requirement Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
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