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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL SN8Y (SN8Y, SPN8-W) www.lg.com 2104_Rev04 Copyright © 2020-2021 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
– Surround sound – How to Affix the Ferrite Core 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 –...
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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 HDMI (Volume) - Adjusts volume level. / (Wi-Fi) - Selects Wi-Fi function. Remote sensor Display Window - Display window will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15 seconds. - 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.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
Getting Started Rear panel DC IN - Connect to the AC adapter. HDMI IN - Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device. You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI connection on an external device. 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/HDMI (HDMI IN): Audio format - USB: File information contained on a USB. y Auto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signal: Optical (Page To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.
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Page 13: Speakers Position
Getting Started Speakers position Center speaker Front speakers Top speakers Subwoofer Rear speakers You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S). -
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 wall Unit > 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 of personal injury. Wall bracket y Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid 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. 6.
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Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Organizing Cables (Optional)
Connecting Organizing cables Connecting the AC (Optional) Adapter You can organize the cable with cable ties. Connect the sound bar to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 1. -
Page 20: Wireless Subwoofer And Rear Speaker
Connecting Wireless subwoofer Manually pairing wireless subwoofer When your connection is not completed, you can and rear speaker (Sold check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve Separately) connection the problem, follow the steps below. 1. -
Page 21: Rear Speakers Connection
Connecting Note Rear speakers connection (Sold y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) Separately) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make Connecting the rear speakers sounds. y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, 1. -
Page 22: Surround Sound
Connecting > Caution Manually pairing wireless receiver y Use the speaker supplied with this unit When your connection is not completed, you can only. Using any other speaker may cause see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear malfunction. - Page 23 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 24 Connecting Surround function OFF 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...
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Page 25: How To Affix The Ferrite Core
Connecting How to Affix the Ferrite Core Note Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each y If there is a strong electromagnetic wave nation’ s regulations. product nearby, interference may occur. Put the main unit and wireless receiver away from Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker there. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 the (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), HDMI mode. Change the video resolution of etc.
- Page 30 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 31 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 jack on this unit. the OPTICAL IN jack. Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device 1.
- Page 32 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. For more information of playing files on a USB, refer to the page 35.
- Page 33 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 34 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.
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 18) 3. -
Page 38: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology
If your unit is connected to Wi-Fi, you can see etc. the name you set in the Google Home app. If the y Version: 5.0 unit is not connected to Wi-Fi, “LG-SN8Y_XXXX” y Codec: SBC appears. 3. Select the speaker name of your unit. - Page 39 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 40 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.
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Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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].
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Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Specifications
Appendix Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Model: DA-50F25 Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz Output: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. - Page 50 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.
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Page 51: 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 52 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.