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Soundbar Quick Guide Installing and using the Product a Connect the soundbar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI cable. HDMI IN HDMI IN OPTICAL (ARC) HDMI d TV OPTICAL (eARC / ARC) HDMI OUT A Soundbar B Remote Control Receiver C Status LED (ABC) D Rear Speakers (Sold separately, SPT8-S)
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LG ThinQ app” on page 42.) A Find and install the LG ThinQ app on Google Play or App Store from your smartphone. B You can get more information regarding its use by selecting [Help] in [Setting].
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Manually connecting the soundbar to the wireless subwoofer or rear speakers ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually”, “Manual connection” on page 8, 11.) If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer or rear speaker, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the speakers.
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Using the Product as an Audio System Installing and using the Product 39 Connecting via Bluetooth Installation 42 Connecting with the product via LG ThinQ Connecting the Product 42 Installing the LG ThinQ app and registering Setting up surround sound the product...
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Installation Connecting the Product You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the soundbar to the wireless subwoofer. Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the soundbar. Connect the soundbar to the subwoofer in the following order. a Plug the power cable into the wireless subwoofer.
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Checking the connection with the LED on the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on 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...
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Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. a Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.
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Connecting the rear speakers (SPT8-S, sold separately) Automatic connection After completing installation, the rear speakers will automatically be connected to the soundbar. Connect the soundbar to the rear speakers 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.
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- If you connect multiple speakers to one output port, it may cause a product or speaker malfunction. • If the position of the power plug is different during rear speakers installation, you can change the position of the L/R channel of rear speaker's through the LG ThinQ app. Checking connection status with the LED colour You can check the connection status with the LED on the rear speaker.
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Manual connection If you see a red LED on the rear speaker, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the rear speakers. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. a Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off. b Press the PAIRING button on the back of the rear speaker.
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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 rear speakers are connected, you can hear the following difference.
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Turning surround sound on/off a Press Settings button. LED2 blinks white. b While the LED2 is blinking, press Left/Right button to choose the surround sound setting. c While the LED2 is blinking, press Up/Down button. If the surround sound setting is on, LED1 blinks white.
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Speaker sound based on input channels Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not Rear speakers connected connected AI SOUND PRO Sound customised with artificial intelligence 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more 7.1.4 channels STANDARD You can enjoy optimised sound. 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more...
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Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not Rear speakers connected connected MUSIC You can enjoy better sound optimised for music 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more 7.1.4 channels CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more 7.1.4 channels CLEAR VOICE PRO Improves the clarity of voices.
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Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not Rear speakers connected connected SPORTS Realistic sound like in a stadium 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more 7.1.4 channels GAME Optimised sound for game 2.0 channels 5.1 channels 7.1 channels or more 7.1.4 channels BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+) Sound with reinforced bass...
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This turns the product on/off. Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode. • Optical/ARC: Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable, ARC, E-ARC, or LG Sound Sync • Bluetooth - Connects the product via Bluetooth - Connects the product to a TV that supports LG Sound Sync (Wireless) • HDMI: Connects the product to an HDMI input port...
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c Status LED Options such as input mode and volume light up. ([ See “Status LED” on page 19.) • The status LED can be controlled as auto, off, and on. ([ See “Display” on page 26.) Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device.
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Status LED On (White, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Red, Golden yellow) Blink Power on / Power off LED1 blinks red. Volume control • Volume up: The LEDs get brighter and light up one by one. • Volume down: The LEDs get darker and turn off one by one. • The volume reaches maximum, all LEDs blink red.
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Function OPTICAL/HDMI ARC LED1 lights up white. Bluetooth ready LED1 and LED2 blink white. Bluetooth LED1 and LED2 light up white. HDMI IN LED1 lights up golden yellow.
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The other button inputs LED2 blinks red once when you press the button: Sound Effects Information , Up/Down/Left/Right , Play/Pause...
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Back AC IN Plug in the power cord. HDMI™ IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. HDMI™ d TV (eARC / ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. SERVICE ONLY S/W download connector.
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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 Use AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance with the directions indicated.
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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 PRO: Improves the clarity of voices.
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i Up/Down/Left/Right These buttons are used to adjust the settings of the convenient functions. Left/Right: To play the previous song, press Left button. To play the next song, press Right button. j Play/Pause To play or pause a song, press this button. k Settings It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, DISPLAY, REAR CH CHANGE.
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Various settings for convenience Convenient functions Auto Power This function automatically turns the product on or off when the TV or external device is turned on or off. When the connected device is turned on, the product turns on automatically and selects a function according to the input signal.
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How to change the settings a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and LED2 blinks white. b While the LED2 is blinking, press Left/Right button to choose the setting you want. c While the LED2 is blinking, press Up/Down button. If the setting is on or auto, LED1 blinks white. If the setting is off, LED3 blinks white.
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Sound tuning You can adjust the sound level of each speaker and sound tone. a Press Sound Tuning button. The product enters the setting mode and displays the current level of the product. b Press Left/Right button to choose the speaker you want to adjust. c Press Up/Down button to adjust the sound level.
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Voice feedback function When you select a function or sound, the current status of the product is guided by voice. (English voice only) Press Information button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds to turn this function on or off.
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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.
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• You can still use the product’s remote control even after connecting it to an LG TV. • To use LG Sound Sync, you may have to change the sound setting of your TV. It may vary depending on the TV.
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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.
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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™...
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Samsung Anynet+, etc. Using WOW Orchestra with LG TV The combination of the LG soundbar and the LG TV gives you the best listening experience to output sound simultaneously through both of them. This function is automatically activated when the soundbar is connected to the TV and you can choose it on the sound out menu on the TV.
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Connecting to an External Device Connecting with an HDMI Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an HDMI cable and enjoy a deep and rich sound. Connecting an external device via HDMI A a Connect an external device such as a Set-top box, DVD or Blu-ray player. Following the picture below, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the device to the HDMI™...
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c Press the Function button repeatedly until LED1 lights up golden yellow. d When the external device is properly connected to the product, you can listen to the sound of the device. Note • Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio supports 3.1.1 channels. When the rear speakers are connected, 5.1.1 ®...
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Connecting an external device via HDMI B a Connect an external device such as a Set-top box, DVD or Blu-ray player. Following the picture below, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the device to the HDMI IN terminal on the TV. b Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI™...
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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.
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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 5.1 technology - Codec: SBC, AAC • Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type...
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(iPhone) d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap “LG SQ70TY(XX)”. Bluetooth LG Smart Phone AVAILABLE DEVICES LG Smart Phone LG SQ70TY(XX) Bluetooth devices...
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• 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 SQ70TY(08)”.
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Go to the Google Play or the App Store on your smartphone and search for the LG ThinQ app to install it. b Run the LG ThinQ app and log in to the app with your account. If you don't have an account, you can also create a new one.
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Note • Please note that the QR code may not be available at the time of purchase. • The QR code attachment location may differ depending on the product. • Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS. • Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
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Installing the Product with a LG TV Checking before installing with the TV You can install this product with the LG TV Please check the following first. • Available models as below - 55QNED : 55QNED80T/55QNED85T - 65QNED : 65QNED80T/65QNED85T/65QNED90T - 75QNED, 86QNED : 75QNED80T/75QNED85T/75QNED90T/86QNED80T/86QNED85T • More than four persons needed.
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> Caution • Prevent children from hanging on the TV or climbing it. - Otherwise, the TV may fall over, causing injury or death. • Do not install the product in an unstable location, a location with vibration, or a location that does not support the product safely, such as on top of a shaky shelf or on a slope.
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Components for installing with the TV Soundbar WOW Bracket Holder 55QNED 55QNED 65QNED 65QNED 75QNED 75QNED 86QNED 86QNED Screws a • M4 x 16 mm Screws b • M4 x 12 mm Cable holder > Caution • Never re-use the screws from the TV. Use only the screws provided with the soundbar.
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Preassembly Depending on the size of the TV, the bracket is applied differently. Check the size of the TV first and install it. The model names of LG TVs that can be installed are as follows. 55QNED80T 55QNED 55QNED85T 65QNED80T...
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a Check the TV model name that matches the bracket, find the appropriate holder, and attach it to the bracket. QNED QNED QNED QNED...
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b Check the direction of the bracket when installing. QN ED QN ED...
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Note • For the TVs below, if you have installed the TV standing, remove the screws on the TV and install the bracket. - 55QNED85T, 65QNED85T, 75QNED85T, 86QNED85T...
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c Depending on the size of the TV, the bracket is applied differently. Check the TV size first, then place the bracket into the screw hole on the back of the TV. At this time, align it well with the hole in the...
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d Secure the bracket to the TV using four screws a (M4 x 16 mm).
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Mounting the Sound bar with the TV to a Wall a Refer to the TV's instruction manual and install the TV with the bracket attached. Refer to the TV's manual for how to attach the wall bracket on the TV. Note • When installing a soundbar, the soundbar can only be installed on a TV equipped with the TV wall mount bracket below.
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c Connect the power cable to the AC IN terminal of the soundbar.
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d Place the soundbar on the bracket. After making sure that the TV and soundbar are centered, use two screws b (M4 x 12 mm) to secure the soundbar firmly to the bracket.
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e Connect the cable connected to the soundbar to the TV. Connect the soundbar and TV using an HDMI cable or optical cable. HDMI™ ▶ TV HDMI™ IN OPTICAL IN (eARC/ARC) Note • The cable holder provided can be used to organize the cable.
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Safety Precautions Safety and Regulatory 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.
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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.
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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);...
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Prevention of product misuse To prevent misuse of the product, please be sure to check the contents below. Precautions for installing the product • Do not install the product in an unstable or vibrating place, such as on a shaking shelf or inclined surface.
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Precautions for using the product • Do not lift or move the product while it is operating. - Otherwise, it may cause a breakdown. • When moving the product, pull out the power cord and all cables connected to the product. - Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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- Otherwise, it may cause a fire. • In the case of a product with a power cord or AC adapter, use only genuine power cords and AC adapters provided by LG Electronics. - Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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The following only applies to models with a remote control • Do not let children use the remote control. Keep the remote control out of reach of toddlers. • Do not let children put the remote control in their mouth. Make sure that children don’t swallow the remote control cover or a battery.
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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 Solution The product • Unplug the power cables and any external devices such as your TV, subwoofer, or does not work amplifier from the product, then plug them in again.
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• Check the following and change the settings accordingly. volume is low - Run the LG ThinQ app, tap the [Sound settings] on the first screen, and change the [DRC] function to [Off] on the [Sound output] 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].
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Problems in Wireless Connection Issue Solution There is radio • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as interference possible. • 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...
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Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label. Power Consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 950.0 mm x 63.0 mm x 115.0 mm (including the base) Operation Temperature Range 5 °C - 40 °C Operation Humidity Range 5 % - 80 % RH Available Digital Input Audio...
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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 3 Ω Rated power 220 W RMS Max. Power 440 W RMS Approx.
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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. 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.
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Handling the Product When shipping the Product Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the product, for maximum protection, re-pack the product as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean • Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the product.
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