LG HBS-SL5 Owner’s Manual
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USER MANUAL
Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset
NOTE: Please read all information carefully prior to using the
headset in order to prevent product damage and to enjoy the
best performance.
Any modications or changes to this manual due to
typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information
shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
HBS-SL5
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved
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Contents
Safety Cautions .................................................................................................................... 1
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HD Speaker..............................................................................................................................2
Product Components ......................................................................................................... 2
Product Description ............................................................................................................3
Power On/Off ......................................................................................................................... 3
Pairing and Connecting ..................................................................................................... 4
Indicator Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 5
Mobile Calling Functions .................................................................................................. 6
Playing Music ......................................................................................................................... 7
Battery Charging and Alerts .......................................................................................... 8
Vibration Alert Settings ................................................................................................... 8
Out of Range .......................................................................................................................... 8
LG Tone & Talk™ ....................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 9
Specications and Features ........................................................................................10
Declaration of Conrmation ....................................................................................... 11
Additional Information ................................................................................................... 12
Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................14
Important Safety Information .................................................................................... 14
Open Source Software Notice Information ........................................................ 15
The LG TONE Style(HBS-SL5) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.
This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or
Hands-Free Bluetooth Prole.
Safety Cautions
! CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
Do not place the product near excessive heat or ammable material.
Do not arbitrarily replace the battery as it may explode.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible recharger is used.
Make sure that an infant or child does not swallow a magnet or a small component of
the product.
Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors (charging port and
power plug). Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use.
Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.
For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
The Lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury.
Battery replacement by a nonqualied professional can cause damage to your device.
! WARNING
Do not drop the product from a high place.
Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product.
Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.
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HD Speaker
If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you
can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high denition.
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Product Components
LG TONE Style HBS-SL5
(medium ear gels installed)
USB Type C™ Charging Cable User Manual
NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.
CAUTION
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Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component
may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
Use the USB Type C™ cable provided with the product.
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Extra Ear Gels
(small & large)
Product Description
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Microphone
Microphone
Retractable Earbuds
Charging Port
Volume Button (Previous/Next)
MFB (Multi-Function Button):
Power/Call/Play Button
Indicator Lamp
The appearance and specications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, a control sound is played twice or at length when controlling the
volume at high volumes.
Power On/Off
Functions Description
Power On Press and hold the MFB for two seconds.
Power Off Press and hold the MFB for four seconds.
* The blue LED blinks and an alert sounds when you turn the product on or off.
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Pairing and Connecting
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Put in your earbuds to easily pair and connect by following the voice prompts.
NOTE: If you are prompted for the authorization code (PIN code), type 0000.
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If you hear that the battery is insufcient, recharge the battery before
proceeding with pairing.
If pairing is not completed within three minutes, the power automatically
turns off. If this happens, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn
on the power.
Connecting Quickly
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LG HBS-XXX
1 From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
2 On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
3 The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
4 From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.
NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending
on the model (For example, in the case of a HBS-SL5 model, LG HBS-SL5 is displayed).
5 A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
Fast Pair
1 From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
2 On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
3 The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
4 Place the mobile phone whose screen is unlocked or a device to be connected nearby and connect it
to the headset according to the instructions on the screen.
5 A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
NOTE: It only supports Android™ 6.0 or above.
Before connecting the headset, congure the mobile device or the device to be connected
to use the location information.
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Connecting Manually (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)
1 While the headset is turned off, press the MFB and the
Volume Button (Previous ) simultaneously for two
seconds or more.
2 The blue Indicator Lamp turns on and the headset switches
to Search mode.
3 From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.
NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the
product and may differ depending on the model
(For example, in the case of a HBS-SL5 model,
Multiple Connections
The headset can be connected to two devices, such as a mobile phone and a PC, simultaneously.
NOTE: If the headset is simultaneously connected to two devices, the main functions work based on
the “Main Connected Device.”
1 To connect multiple devices, turn off the headset while the product is connected to one device.
2 Perform 1 to 3 under “Connecting Manually.” This device becomes the “Main Connected Device.”
3 Try to connect to headset using a previously connected device. This device becomes the
“Sub Connected Device.”
Automatic Reconnection
If you turn on the headset, it will automatically connect to the most recent device (Main or Sub
Connected Device) it was connected to. (If a device cannot be found, Search mode will be activated.)
If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search for your product on
the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.
LG HBS-SL5 is displayed).
Indicator Lamp
Status Description
Power On/Power Off The blue Indicator Lamp ashes.
Search Mode The blue Indicator Lamp is on.
Headset/Hands-Free Prole
Connected/Call Connected
The Indicator Lamp will ash blue every ve seconds.
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Mobile Calling Functions
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Functions Status Description
Answering Call Ringing
Making a Call Idle
Switching Calls Talking
Voice Dial
Receiving a Call
while on the
Phone
Rejecting a Call Ringing Briey press the MFB twice.
Enabling/
Disabling Mute
Volume up/
Volume down
NOTE: The Voice Dial function works on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you
made the last call. (The Voice Dial function may work differently depending on the mobile
phone being used.)
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Briey press the MFB.
NOTE: The headset will not vibrate if the Vibration function has been
turned off.
If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically
connected to the headset.
Press and hold the Volume Button (Next ) for one second to
switch the call between the headset and the mobile phone.
Idle/
Briey press the MFB twice to activate your headset’s voice.
Music on
You can receive another call while on the phone by briey pressing the
MFB. The existing call switches to a call waiting status. Briey press the
MFB to switch back to the previous call.
Talking
If the previous call is in standby, you can nish the current call in the
mobile phone. (Performance may differ depending on the mobile
phone settings.)
Talking
Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous ) for one second.
Briey press the Volume Button (Next ) or Volume Button
Talking
(Previous ).
Playing Music
Functions Status Description
Play Idle Briey press the MFB.
Pause Music on Briey press the MFB.
Play Previous/
Next Song
Volume up/
Volume down
Equalizer Mode
Change
Switching Music Players
To switch to a different music playback device when multiple devices are connected, stop the
currently playing music and then play music from the device of your choice.
Press and hold the Volume Button (Next ) for one second to
play next song.
Music on
Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous ) for one second to
play previous song.
Briey press the Volume Button (Next ) or Volume Button
Music on
(Previous ).
Press and hold Volume Button (Next ) and Volume Button
(Previous ) simultaneously for one second to move to the next step.
Music on
Bass Boost (Default) > Normal > Treble Boost.
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Battery Charging and Alerts
Open the Charging Port cover and connect the charger to the Charging Port.
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Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous ) for one second in idle mode to check the
Indicator Lamp and battery level by voice.
Indicator Lamp Re d Purple Blue
Battery Status Charging 80% Completed
The headset is turned off while being charged.
NOTE: If the temperature is too high or too low, the status indicator lamp
blinks in red and the battery is not charged.
For more information on the battery, go to [Additional Information] >
[5. Battery information].
Battery Status Sufcient Normal Insufcient
Indicator Lamp Blue ashes Purple ashes Red ashes
Vibration Alert Settings
The headset is set to Vibration Alert by default. To enable or disable
Vibration Alert, press and hold Volume Button (Next ) for
two seconds in idle mode.
NOTE: If you turn off the vibration alerts, it will not vibrate even when a
call is being received or you are out of communication range.
Out of Range
If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range, the communication
signal becomes weak and the communication is lost. The effective communication range may vary
depending on surrounding and other conditions.
If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically
reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the MFB on the
product to connect to it manually.
If a device that is not in use goes out of communication range when multiple devices are connected,
the product vibrates and a voice message indicates that the connection is lost. In this case, the
automatic reconnection function is not supported.
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LG Tone & Talk™
Tone & Talk supports various functions, including text &
voice directions and calling. Search for “LG Tone & Talk” in
the Google Play store (Android™ OS) or in the App Store®
(iOS) to install Tone & Talk. You can scan the QR code on
the right to install Tone & Talk.
NOTE: Some features in Tone & Talk may not be activated
on iOS devices.
Function Description
Voice Notication
Vibration Notication You can set the vibration notication to ON/OFF in Notication Setting.
Check Headset Battery You can check the headset battery amount through the app screen.
Change Equalizer Mode In the EQ menu, you can change the equalizer mode.
Software Update
If you set Voice Notication to On, it reads the SMS, MMS, and social media
messages with voice.
When there is a software update for the headset, it noties you of the
update and allows you to update the software.
Google Play App Store
Troubleshooting
Problems Solutions
The power does not turn on Check the battery level and charge it.
Cannot make a call with
the headset
Cannot connect the headset
to mobile phone
The sound is low Control the sound level of the device connected to the headset.
If the mobile phone does not support headset and Hands-Free functions,
you cannot use the calling features.
Check the battery level and charge it.
Check whether the headset is turned on.
Check whether the headset is in Search mode.
- To switch to the Search mode, press and hold MFB and Volume Button
(Previous ) simultaneously for two seconds or more while the
headset is turned off.
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