LG DSK8 User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL DSK8 (DSK8, SPK8-W)

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

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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.

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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 specication 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 re. Periodically examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits

the device.

CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the

old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

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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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Main Features 6 Introduction 7 Remote control 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Installing the sound bar

2 Connecting

12 Connecting the AC Adapter 12 Wireless subwoofer connection 14 Connecting to your TV 14 – Using an OPTICAL cable 14 – LG Sound Sync 16 – Using an HDMI cable 16 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 16 – What is SIMPLINK? 17 – Additional information for HDMI 18 Optional equipment connection 18 – DOLBY ATMOS® 19 – HDMI connection 19 – OPTICAL IN connection 20 – PORTABLE IN connection 21 Network connection 21 – Wired connection 22 – Wireless connection 22 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” 23 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App 23 Works with the Google Assistant

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3 Operating

24 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 24 – About Bluetooth 24 – Bluetooth profiles 24 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 26 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 26 Other operations 26 – Using your TV remote control 27 – AV Sync 27 – Turn off the sound temporarily 27 – Auto display Dimmer 27 – Displaying input source information 27 – Auto power down 28 – AUTO POWER On/Off 29 – Auto function change 30 Sound adjustment 30 – Setting sound effect 30 – Adjust volume level automatically 30 – Adjust Sound level 31 Standby mode 31 – Standby mode 31 – Network standby mode 31 – Bluetooth standby mode 31 Reset the Speaker

4 Troubleshooting

32 Troubleshooting 32 – General 33 – Network 34 – Application 34 – NOTES to use wireless 35 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

36 File requirement 36 Trademarks and licenses 37 Specifications 39 Handling the Speaker 39 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

40 TERMS OF USE

Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s version.

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Main Features

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote

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control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

“LG Wi-Fi Speaker” application

Listens to music stored on your smart device.

You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/ iPhone or Android device via “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. This speaker and your smart device must be connected to the same network. Visit Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” to search for “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. For detailed information, refer to page

23.

yDepending on the application’s version and the

software of smart device, “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app may not be operated normally.

ySome smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

Bluetooth®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

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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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •a • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(Standby): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

F (Function): Selects the function and the input

source.

Input source / Function Display

Wi-Fi WI-FI

Optical

ARC

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

HDMI IN HDMI

Portable PORT.

(Mute): Mutes the sound.

[

(Skip): Skips Fast backward or Forward.

C/V

(Play/Pause): Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

: Adjusts sound level of each speaker. (Page

30)

AV SYNC:

- Synchronizes the audio and video.

- Controls TV remote. (Page 26)

- Displays the input source information.

- Displays the connected Bluetooth device name on

Bluetooth function.

AUTO VOL:

- Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.

AUTO POWER:

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page 28)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock. (Page 26)

OPT/HDMI ARC

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Front panel

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Remote sensor

LED indicator

Shows connection status.

yWhite (Blinking): Waiting for network connection

on Wi-Fi function

yWhite (Staying on): Network connection is

completed on Wi-Fi function or the other functions are selected.

yWhite (Dimmed): Standby mode with network

connection.

yRed (Staying on): Standby mode without network

connection.

Display window

(Standby)

D 1

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source. (WI-FI, OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV, HDMI, PORT.)

p/o (Volume)

/ (Wi-Fi)

Selects Wi-Fi function.

Rear panel

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DC IN (AC adapter input)

OPTICAL IN connector

Connect to an optical device.

PORTABLE IN connector

Connect portable device.

USB (Service only)

S/W download connector

LAN port

Connect to a router.

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV.

HDMI IN

Connect to device with HDMI OUT.

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Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this

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TV Remote On/ Off

(Page 26)

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 26)

Auto Power On/Off

(Page 28)

BT Standby

On/Off

(Page 31)

Network Standby On/ Off

(Page 31)

It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product.

Initial setting of this function was set to on.

It allows you to connect a

Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth and LG TV functions.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals: Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.

Initial setting of this function was set to on.

It allows the unit to switch to standby mode while

maintaining Bluetooth

connection.

It allows the unit to switch to standby mode while maintaining a network connection.

ON Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

OFF Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote

ON Press and hold AUTO POWER on the

OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER on the

ON Press AUTO POWER on the remote control

OFF Press AUTO POWER on the remote control

ON Set the volume to a minimum in advance.

OFF Set the volume to a minimum in advance.

ON Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote

OFF Press 1 on the unit or 1 on the remote

control for about 3 seconds and then press the button again.

remote control for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function and then press the button again.

and then press the button again.

Press and hold p on the unit and J on the remote control for about 3 seconds and then press the button again.

control.

control for about 3 seconds.

Installing the sound bar

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Pages 14 - 21)

You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.

Caution

yFor best performance of wireless connection

such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.

yBe careful not to make scratches on the

surface of the Unit /Subwoofer when installing or moving them.

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Note

For the convenient button usage, it is recommended to take some distance between the soundbar and your TV when you install the sound bar.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the sound bar to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter.

1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC

adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter

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input.

3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Caution

Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green

(Blink)

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is in

Off (No

display)

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time

1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the

wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and

the wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected.

The connection is trying.

standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

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Pairing

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the steps below.

1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless subwoofer.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless

subwoofer blinks quickly. (If the green LED does not blink, press and hold the Pairing button.)

2. Turn on the sound bar.

3. Pairing is completed.

- The green LED on the rear of the wireless

subwoofer turns on.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible and avoid the cases below.

- There is an obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

- There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

- Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer away from the device (ex. wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent wireless interference.

1 m

!

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