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OWNER'S MANUAL
WIRELESS
SOUND BAR
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
Model
SH7Q (SH7Q, SPQ5H-W)
www.lg.com
2304_Rev02
Copyright © 2022-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL WIRELESS SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model SH7Q (SH7Q, SPQ5H-W) www.lg.com 2304_Rev02 Copyright © 2022-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Sound Bar Quick Guide

    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 OPTICAL (ARC) A Sound bar B Status Display / Remote Control Receiver C Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar.
  • Page 3 Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app” on page 35.) A Find and install the LG Sound Bar app on Google Play or App Store from your smartphone. B You can get more information regarding its use by selecting [Help] in [Setting].
  • Page 4 Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually” on page 9.) If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    29 Connecting with an HDMI Cable Connecting to an External Device 31 Connecting with an Optical Cable Using the Product as an Audio System 32 Connecting via Bluetooth 35 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app 37 Connecting to a USB Storage Device...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Installing the sound bar Place the sound bar in front of the TV. When you install the sound bar, do not block the remote control receiver of the TV. A Remote Control Receiver B If the sound bar covers the remote control receiver of the TV, please separate distance between the sound bar and TV by 10 ~ 15 cm or more.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Product

    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 connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
  • Page 8 Checking the connection with the LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer. LED Colour Status Blinking green Connecting in progress Green Connected successfully Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby Power cable not connected...
  • Page 9 Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the front 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.
  • Page 10 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, you can hear the following difference.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Speaker sound based on input channels Sound Effects Input Output AI SOUND PRO Sound customised with artificial intelligence 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more STANDARD You can enjoy optimised sound 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more CLEAR VOICE Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound 2.0 channels...
  • Page 13 Sound Effects Input Output MUSIC You can enjoy more good sound for music source 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more GAME Optimised sound for game 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more DTS VIRTUAL: X Sound with immersive and cinematic surround 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+)

  • Page 14: Exploring The Product

    It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 32.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 28.) b Status display Options such as input mode and volume are displayed in text.
  • Page 15 Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device.

  • Page 16: Back

    Back HDMI d TV (ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product. USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. AC IN Plug in the power cord.

  • Page 17: Exploring Remote Control

    It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 32.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 28.)
  • Page 18 d Sound Effects Press the button to select the desired sound field. • AI SOUND PRO: Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content. • STANDARD: You can enjoy optimised sound. • CINEMA: Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater. • CLEAR VOICE: Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound • SPORTS: Realistic sound like in a stadium • MUSIC: You can enjoy more good sound for music source.
  • Page 19 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. • BT: Connected Bluetooth device name • OPT/ARC: Current sound source • USB: Current sound filename i Up/Down/Left/Right...
  • Page 20 k Settings It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, TV REMOTE, DISPLAY. 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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 • 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.
  • Page 23 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”...
  • Page 24 Using Display The status display can be controlled as auto, on, and off. Option Status display AUTO Dimmed after 20 seconds of button input. Always on Turned off after 20 seconds of button input. Activating/Deactivating the Display function a Press Settings button.
  • Page 25 c While the "AUTO-DISPLAY", "ON-DISPLAY" or “OFF-DISPLAY ” is scrolling in the status display, Press Up/ Down button to change the Display to “AUTO” or turn it on or off. AUTO-DISPLAY ON-DISPLAY OFF-DISPLAY 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.

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Tv

    Connecting to the TV 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. Watching TV after connecting with an optical cable a If the digital cable terminal has a cover, first remove the covers from both ends.
  • Page 27 You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with an optical cable. You can only do so on a TV that supports the LG TV Sound Sync function. Check your TV’ s user manual to see if your TV is supported.

  • Page 28: Connecting With Lg Sound Sync (Wireless)

    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.

  • Page 29: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    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 d TV (ARC) terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI IN (ARC) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
  • Page 30 - 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.

  • Page 31: Connecting To An External Device

    Connecting to an External Device Connecting with an Optical Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an optical cable and enjoy a deep and rich 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.

  • Page 32: Using The Product As An Audio System

    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. - Bluetooth 4.2 technology - Codec: SBC, AAC • Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type and model.
  • Page 33 (iPhone) d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap "LG SH7Q (XX)". Bluetooth LG Smart Phone AVAILABLE DEVICES LG Smart Phone LG SH7Q (XX)
  • Page 34 • 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. For example, if the MAC address is 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, it will be displayed as “LG SH7Q (08)” .

  • Page 35: Connecting With A Smartphone Via Lg Sound Bar App

    Downloading with a QR code a Scan the QR code below with a QR code scan app. b You will be directed to a page where you can download the LG Sound Bar app. Tap the app to install it. (Android Phone OS)
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    • Purchase a USB gender changer with a USB 2.0 extension cable. • 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 minimise damage caused by data loss.
  • Page 38 USB storage devices supported • MP3 player • Flash MP3 player • USB flash device • USB 2.0 This product may not recognise some USB storage devices. Playable file specifications File extension Sampling frequency / Bitrate 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 8 kbps - 320 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 56 kbps - 128 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 64 kbps - 320 kbps File extension...

  • Page 39: Safety Precautions

    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 USER- SERVICEABLE 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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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 and at above 15,000 m altitude. • replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types);...

  • Page 42: Before Reporting Product Malfunction

    LG Sound Sync • Check whether your TV supports LG Sound Sync. does not work • Check if the TV is properly connected to the product via an optical cable. - Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the function is...
  • Page 43 The product • Check the following and change the settings accordingly. volume is low - Run the LG Sound Bar app, tap the Settings button on the first screen, and change the [DRC] function to [Off] on the [Sound Settings] menu. - 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].
  • Page 44 Problems in Wireless Connection Issue Solution There is radio • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as possible. interference • Do not install the product on metal furniture. • Wireless communication may not work properly in weak signal areas. The Bluetooth • Do you hear noise or experience malfunctions when using Bluetooth? connection...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Power Requirements Refer to the main label. Power Consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1200.0 mm x 97.0 mm x 145.0 mm (including the base) Operation Temperature Range 5 °C - 40 °C Operation Humidity Range 5 % - 60 % Bus Power Supply (USB)
  • Page 46 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 3 Ω Impedance Rated power 200 W RMS Max. Power 400 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

  • Page 47: Registered Trademarks And Licenses

    United States and other countries. © 2022 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 48 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade Dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. “Made for iPhone, ” and “Made for iPod” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, or iPod, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 49: Open Source Software Notice Information

    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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