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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
SN11R (SN11R, SPN8-W, SPN11-SL, SPN11-SR)
SN11R (SN11R, SPN8M-W, SPN11M-SL, SPN11M-SR)
www.lg.com
2104_Rev01
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SN11R (SN11R, SPN8-W, SPN11-SL, SPN11-SR) SN11R (SN11R, SPN8M-W, SPN11M-SL, SPN11M-SR) www.lg.com 2104_Rev01 Copyright © 2021 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 Refers to alternating current (AC). Refers to direct current (DC). Refers to class II equipment. Refers to stand-by. Refers to “ON” (power). Refers to dangerous voltage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    – Mounting the wireless rear speakers – Surround sound Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable – LG Sound Sync – Using an HDMI cable – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function – eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function –...
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Works with the Google Assistant – General “LG Sound Bar” – Network – Installing “LG Sound Bar” App – Application Using a BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology – NOTES to use wireless – About BLUETOOTH – NOTES to release Demo mode –...

  • 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

    - Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly. Input source / Function Display Wi-Fi WI-FI Bluetooth Optical OPT/HDMI ARC e-ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) HDMI IN 1 HDMI1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI2 (Volume) - Adjusts volume level. / (Wi-Fi) - Selects Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 8 Getting Started Precautions in using the touch buttons y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. - In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using. y Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work. - If you apply too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel 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 OUT (TV eARC/ARC) - Connect the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control Replacement of Battery Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly. Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 1 (Standby) - Switches the unit ON or OFF.
  • Page 11 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 AI SOUND PRO sound optimized for the content in real time. Reinforces the bass and powerful sound. BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ STANDARD You can enjoy premium sound with MERIDIAN technology.
  • Page 12 Getting Started J (Information) - You can display various information of the input source by pressing J . - Wi-Fi: Connected Application name - BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name - OPT (Optical)/ARC/E-ARC/HDMI1/HDMI2 (HDMI IN 1/HDMI IN 2): Audio format - USB: File information contained on a USB.

  • Page 13: Speakers Position

    Getting Started Speakers position Center speaker Front speakers Top speakers Side speakers Subwoofer Rear top speakers Rear speakers...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Mounting The Unit On A Wall

    Getting Started Mounting the unit on a Preparation materials Unit wall > Caution Wall bracket install guide y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause Wall bracket of personal injury. y Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid Screws any impact to the unit.
  • Page 16 Getting Started 1. Match the TV’ s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to holes on the bottom of the unit. the position. 2.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Wireless Rear Speakers

    Getting Started Mounting the wireless rear 1. Fix the brackets with screws (A) to a suitable position on a wall. speakers You can mount the wireless rear speakers on a wall. Preparation materials Wireless rear speakers 2. Put the wireless rear speaker on the bracket to fit the screw hole on the bottom of the speaker.
  • Page 18 Getting Started 3. Fix the wireless surround speaker with the supplied screw firmly. Note To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

  • Page 19: Connecting

    IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when connecting to the network. You can check the network status by selecting the setting ([Setting] > [Device Information and Reset]) on the “LG Sound Bar” app.

  • Page 20: Launch The App To Connect Wi-Fi

    Connecting Launch the app to connect Wi-Fi 3. When the speaker is properly connected to Wi-Fi, “CONNECTED” will appear on the display window Make sure your smart device Wi-Fi feature is turned with sound. on. Once a connecting operation is performed, it does Note not need to be performed again.

  • Page 21: Organizing Cables (Optional)

    Connecting Organizing cables (Optional) You can organize the cable with cable ties. 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 2. Tighten cable ties. Note y After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed. y Cable ties are not provided.

  • Page 22: Wireless Subwoofer And Rear Speaker Connection

    Connecting Wireless subwoofer and Manually pairing wireless subwoofer When your connection is not completed, you can rear speaker connection check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the steps below. Wireless subwoofer connection 1.

  • Page 23: Wireless Rear Speakers Connection

    Connecting Note Wireless rear speakers y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) connection for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make LED indicator of wireless rear speakers sounds. y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, LED Color Status the better sound quality.
  • Page 24 Connecting Note Manually pairing wireless rear speakers y If there is a strong electromagnetic wave When your connection is not completed, you can product nearby, interference may occur. Put see the red LED on the wireless rear speaker and the the main unit and the wireless rear speakers speaker does not make sound.

  • Page 25: Surround Sound

    Connecting Surround sound You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the input sound source with rear speakers. If you turn on the surround function, the whole speaker outputs sound. When you turn off the surround function, the speakers output sound as an original input sound channel.
  • Page 26 Connecting Surround function ON Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch AI SOUND PRO 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch BASS BLAST 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST+ 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch...
  • Page 27 Connecting Surround function OFF Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch AI SOUND PRO 5.1 Ch Others 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch BASS BLAST 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST+ 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch Others...

  • Page 28: Connecting To Your Tv

    Using an OPTICAL cable compatible with the LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo is on your 1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an Controllable function by LG TV’...

  • Page 29: Using An Hdmi Cable

    Using an HDMI cable LG Sound Sync with wired connection If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can optical cable.

  • Page 30: Arc (Audio Return Channel) Function

    HDMI OUT of the unit. Some functions of this unit are controlled by the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with Channel) function SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

  • Page 31: Additional Information For Hdmi

    HDMI cable (length is controls. generally limited to 4.5 m). * Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ y You cannot change the video resolution in (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), the HDMI1/HDMI2 mode. Change the video etc.

  • Page 32: Optional Equipment Connection

    Connecting Optional equipment connection DOLBY ATMOS® What is DOLBY ATMOS®? Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you’ve never before by overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound. DTS:X® What is DTS:X®? In the real world, sound is all around us, moving freely in any direction.

  • Page 33: Hdmi In Connection

    Connecting HDMI IN connection OPTICAL IN connection You can enjoy the sound from the external device Connect an optical output jack of external devices to which is connected to HDMI IN (1) or HDMI IN (2) the OPTICAL IN jack. jack on this unit.

  • Page 34: 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. Note It is recommended that you purchase a USB gender separately for the convenience of USB insertion and extraction.
  • Page 35 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. OGG: within 32 to 48 kHz y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. AAC: within 32 to 48 kHz y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a...
  • Page 36 Connecting Note y Folders and files on the USB are recognized as below. : Folder *ROOT : File y If there is no file in a folder, the folder will not appear. y File will be played from file to file one by one.

  • Page 37: Operating

    Operating Note USB operation 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 38: Works With The Google Assistant

    Operating Works with the Google Assistant This unit works with the Google Assistant. You can control some functions of this unit: Play and stop music and volume control. Requirements y Google Assistant built-in device (Sold Separately) y This unit must be connected to Internet. y This unit must be registered in [Google Home] app.

  • Page 39: Installing "Lg Sound Bar" App

    1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or “Google Play Store” icon. Requirements before using 2. Type in “LG Sound Bar” in the search bar and tap You should connect to Wi-Fi by using “Google Home” “Search” . app prior using this app. (Page 20) 3.

  • Page 40: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    If your unit is connected to Wi-Fi, you can see the etc. name you set in the Google Home app. If the unit y Version: 5.0 is not connected to Wi-Fi, “LG-SN11R_XXXX” y Codec: SBC appears. 3. Select the speaker name of your unit.
  • Page 41 When one Bluetooth device has connected y If the LG TV is turned off, this sound bar will to this unit, another device cannot find and enter “READY” (Bluetooth ready) mode.
  • Page 42 Operating Controls connected BLUETOOTH device You can control the connected Bluetooth device from the unit; play, pause, skip, volume. Note y Only Android OS and iOS is available to use this function. y This function may not be supported depending on the Bluetooth device or some of TV operated differently.

  • Page 43: Other Operations

    When the TV is off, this sound bar switches to the is set to [External speaker]. Networked standby mode. y This function does not operate on LG TV’ s Note magic remote control. y After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER...

  • Page 44: Auto Function Change

    CEC supported device is turned on. If you want to use the auto function change, turn off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV. It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off SIMPLINK.

  • Page 45: Standby Mode

    Operating Standby mode Reset the Speaker The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is If the speaker doesn’t respond, reset the speaker. no music playback or no button operation. Press and hold the / on the unit until you hear the beep sound once.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player. function does not work. 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.
  • Page 47 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 Sound Bar” . 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Appendix

    Bluetooth y Depending on the types of file or ways of SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG recording, it may not play back. Electronics is under license.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1443.0 mm x 63.0 mm x 146.0 mm (with foot) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity...
  • Page 52 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 53: Handling The Unit

    Appendix Handling the Unit Important Information Relating to Network When shipping the Unit Services Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum All information, data, documents, communications, protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, packed at the factory.
  • Page 54 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.

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