LG DSNH5 User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless

Sound Bar

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

MODEL

DSNH5 (DSNH5, S67T2-W)

www.lg.com

2102_Rev02

Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

2 Getting Started

	Safety Information			product identification and supply ratings, please refer
				NOTICE: For safety marking information including
				to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
				of the product.
		CAUTION
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
		DO NOT OPEN
				The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
				of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
	SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
				accessible.
	NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
				Check the specification page of this owner’s manual
	SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
				to be certain of the current requirements.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions 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 confined 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 filled 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 should 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.

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 fire. 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: Be careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.

* speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet. (enclosure)

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

Getting Started	3

Symbols

~Refers to alternating current (AC).

0	Refers to direct current (DC).
	Refers to classII equipment.
1	Refers to stand-by.
!	Refers to “ON” (power).
	Refers to dangerous voltage.

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

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 [e-mail].

This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product.This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

4 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1	Getting Started		2	Connecting
2	Safety Information		14	Organizing cables (Optional)
6	Introduction		14	Connecting the subwoofer
7	Front panel		15	Connecting to your TV
8	Rear panel		15	–  Using an OPTICAL cable
9	Remote control		15	–  LG Sound Sync
12	Speakers position		17	–  Using an HDMI cable
13	Installing the sound bar		17	–  ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
			17	–  What is SIMPLINK?
			18	–  Additional information for HDMI
			19	Optional equipment connection
			19	–  HDMI connection
			20	–  OPTICAL IN connection
			20	–  USB connection
			20	–  Compatible USB devices
			21	–  USB device requirement
			21	–  Playable file

Table of Contents	5

3 Operating	4 Troubleshooting

23Basic operations

23–  USB operation

24Other operations

24–  Using your TV remote control

25–  AUTO POWER On/Off

26–  Auto function change

26–  Quick Start

27Using a BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology

27–  About Bluetooth

27–  Bluetooth profiles

27–  Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device

29–  Controls connected Bluetooth device

29–  Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK)

29Using BLUETOOTH App

29–  Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto Your BLUETOOTH Device

30–  Activate BLUETOOTH with “LG Sound Bar” App

31Troubleshooting

31–  General

32–  NOTES to use wireless

33–  NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

34Trademarks and licenses

35Specifications

37 Handling the Unit

1

2

3

4

5

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

6 Getting Started

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Getting Started	7

Front panel

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

1 (Standby)

--	Switches the unit ON or OFF.
F (Function)
--	Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.
		Input source / Function	Display
		Optical
		ARC	OPT/HDMI ARC
A		LG Sound Sync (Wired)
		Bluetooth	BT
		LG Sound Sync (Wireless)	LG TV
		HDMI IN	HDMI
		USB	USB

o/p(Volume)

-- Adjusts volume level.

B Remote sensor

Display Window

C -- Display window will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15 seconds. When you press any button, the display window will brighten.

, This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption when the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 15 minutes.

8 Getting Started

Rear panel

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

A B C D E

WOOFER 3 Ω

A-- Connect a Subwoofer cord to the unit.

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

B-- Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on theTV.

HDMI IN

C-- Connect HDMIIN 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.

OPTICAL IN

D-- Connect the OPTICALIN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on theTV. USB Port

E-- Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.

Getting Started	9

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)

A-- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) o/p

B-- Adjusts speaker volume.

C/V(Skip/Search)

C-- Press Cor Vto go to next or previous file.

-- Press and hold Cor Vduring playback and release it at the point you want.

N(Play/Pause)

-- Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

Dyy BT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth and LGTV functions. (Page 29)

To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold Nfor about 3 seconds and press it again in BT (Bluetooth) function.

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

10 Getting Started

SOUND EFFECT

-- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.

		On Display	Description
		AI SOUND PRO	Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the
			sound optimized for the content in real time.
		BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+	Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
	E	STANDARD	You can enjoy optimized sound.
		DTS VIRTUAL : X	You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

yy TV remote:It allows you to control the volume of this unit by yourTV remote control even by other company’s product. (Page 24)

To turn on or off theTV Remote function, press and hold SOUND EFFECT for about 3 seconds and press it again.

, SupportedTV brands

	LG	Panasonic	Philips		Samsung		Sharp	Sony	Toshiba	Vizio
	(Sound tuning)
-- Adjusts the sound level of the adjustable speakers.
Select the adjustable speaker by using					and adjust the sound level by using VOL o/p.

, See the page 12 for more information of speakers.

F	Status Display	Adjustable speaker	Range
	WF	Subwoofer	-15 ~ 6
	TRE	Front speaker (treble)	-5 ~ 5
	BAS	Front speaker (bass)	-5 ~ 5

F (Function)

G-- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.

[(Mute)

H-- Press [to mute your unit.To cancel it, press [again.

Getting Started 11

J(Information)

-- You can display various information of the input source by pressing J. -- OPT (Optical)/ARC/HDMI (HDMIIN) : Audio format

I-- BT (Bluetooth) : Connected Bluetooth device name

-- USB : File information contained on a USB.

yy Auto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals : Optical, LGTV or Bluetooth (Page 25)

To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold Jfor about 3 seconds and press it again.

REPEAT

J-- Press REPEAT to select desired repeat or random mode.

FOLDER W/S

K-- Searches a folder on USB device.

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

12 Getting Started

Speakers position

1

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>Started Getting

C

B A

A B

A Front speakers

B Surround speakers

CSubwoofer