LG SK10Y User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar

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

MODEL SK10Y (SK10Y, 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.

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 Contents4

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 11 Mounting the main unit on a wall 13 Positioning the speakers (Optional)

2 Connecting

14 Organizing cables 14 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold

Separately) connection 14 – Wireless subwoofer connection 16 – Rear speakers connection (Sold

Separately) 17 – Surround sound 20 Connecting to your TV 20 – Using an OPTICAL cable 20 – LG Sound Sync 22 – Using an HDMI cable 22 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 22 – What is SIMPLINK? 23 – Additional information for HDMI 24 Optional equipment connection 24 – DOLBY ATMOS® 25 – HDMI connection 25 – OPTICAL IN connection 26 – PORTABLE IN connection 27 Network connection 27 – Wired connection 28 – Wireless connection 28 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” 29 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App 29 Works with the Google Assistant

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3 Operating

30 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 30 – About Bluetooth 30 – Bluetooth profiles 30 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 32 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 32 Other operations 32 – Using your TV remote control 33 – AV Sync 33 – Turn off the sound temporarily 33 – Auto display Dimmer 33 – Displaying input source information 33 – Auto power down 34 – AUTO POWER On/Off 35 – Auto function change 36 Sound adjustment 36 – Setting sound effect 36 – Adjust volume level automatically 36 – Adjust Sound level 37 Standby mode 37 – Standby mode 37 – Network standby mode 37 – Bluetooth standby mode 37 Reset the Speaker

4 Troubleshooting

38 Troubleshooting 38 – General 39 – Network 40 – Application 40 – NOTES to use wireless 41 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

42 File requirement 42 Trademarks and licenses 43 Specifications 45 Handling the Speaker 45 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

46 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

29.

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.

Surround sound

You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit (SPK8-S).

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 1 HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 2

Portable PORTABLE

(Mute): Mutes the sound.

C/V dM

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •b • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

36)

AV SYNC:

- Synchronizes the audio and video.

- Controls TV remote. (Page 32)

INFO:

- Displays the input source information.

- Displays the connected Bluetooth device name on

Bluetooth function.

AUTO VOL:

- Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.

- Turns on or off the surround sound. (Page 17)

AUTO POWER:

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page 34)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock. (Page 32)

(Skip): Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

: Adjusts sound level of each speaker. (Page

OPT/HDMI ARC

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Front panel

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(Standby)

A 1

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source. (WI-FI, OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV, HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2,

PORTABLE)

p/o (Volume)

/ (Wi-Fi)

Selects Wi-Fi function.

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.

Remote sensor

Display window

Caution

Precautions in using the touch buttons

yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry

hands.

- In a humid environment, wipe out any

moisture on the touch buttons before using.

yDo 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.

yTouch the button that you want to work in

order to operate the function correctly.

yBe careful not to have any conductive material

such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

Note

Remove foreign materials between the grill and the case by using a cotton swab.

Rear panel

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USB (Service only)

S/W download connector

LAN port

Connect to a router.

PORTABLE IN connector

Connect portable device.

OPTICAL IN connector

Connect to an optical device.

HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV.

HDMI IN (1) / HDMI IN (2)

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 32)

BT Lock On/Off

(Page 32)

Auto Power On/Off

(Page 34)

BT Standby

On/Off

(Page 37)

Network Standby On/ Off

(Page 37)

Surround On/ Off

(Page 17)

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.

It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

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

ON Press and hold AUTO VOL on the remote

OFF Press and hold AUTO VOL 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 INFO on the remote control for about 3 seconds and then press the button again.

control.

control for about 3 seconds.

control for about 2 seconds and then press the button again.

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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 20 - 27)

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.

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.

Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution

Because it is difcult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Wall bracket

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

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1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.

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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.

Note

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit.

6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

Note

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

yDo not install this unit upside down. It can

damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.

yDo not hang onto the installed unit and avoid

any impact to the unit.

ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it

does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may result in an injury or damage to the product.

yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please

make sure that a child does not pull any of connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

Positioning the speakers (Optional)

For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below.

Note

The illustration above may differ from actual units.

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Organizing cables

You can organize the cable with cable ties.

1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below.

2. Tighten cable ties.

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Note

After all connections are completed, you can

arrange cables as needed.

Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold Separately) connection

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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Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately)

Connecting the rear speakers

1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminal marked + (plus).

Caution

yUse the speaker supplied with this unit

only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction.

yBe sure to match the speaker cable to the

appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

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2. Connect the wireless receiver and the rear speakers (right, left) with the speaker cables.

Color Position

Grey Rear right

Blue Rear left

LED indicator of wireless receiver

LED Color Status

Yellow - green (Blink)

Yellow - green The wireless receiver is receiving

Red The wireless receiver is in standby

Off (No display)

The connection is trying.

the signal from the sound bar.

mode.

The power cord of wireless receiver is disconnected.

Setting up the wireless receiver for the first time

1. Connect the power cord to the wireless receiver to the outlet.

2. Turn on the main unit : The sound bar and wireless receiver will be automatically connected.

- Yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver

turns on.

Note

You need to purchase the wireless rear speakers kit (SPK8-S) to enjoy surround sound.

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Manually pairing wireless receiver

When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear speakers are not made sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.

1. Press PAIRING button on the rear of the wireless receiver.

- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver

blinks quickly.

2. Turn on the main unit

3. Paring is completed.

- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver turns on.

Note

yIf there is a strong electromagnetic wave

product nearby, interference may occur. Put the main unit and wireless receiver away from

there.

yThe wireless receiver will automatically switch

to standby mode in a few minutes after the sound bar is turned off. When the wireless reciever is in standby mode, the LED will turn on in red.

yWhen you turn on the sound bar, the wireless

receiver will turn on and the LED will change to yellow - green and then the rear speakers makes sound within a few seconds.

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and Wireless Receiver to communicate with each other.

yUse the rear speaker at least 30 cm away from

either TV screen or PC monitor.

yWhen the wireless receiver is being

connected or disconneced with the main unit, output sound is maybe interrupted.

ySet the distance between the sound bar and

the wireless receiver as close as possible and keep them away from the device (ex. wireless router, microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent wireless interference.

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1 m

Surround sound

You can enjoy magnicent surround sound for all the input sound source with rear speakers.

If you turn on the surround function, the whole speaker outputs sound. When you turn off the surround function, the speakers output sound as an original input sound

channel.

To turn on surround function, press and hold AUTO VOL on the remote control for about 2 seconds

and press it once again while “OFF - SURROUND” is scrolled.

To turn off surround function, press and hold AUTO VOL on the remote control for about 2 seconds and press it once again while “ON - SURROUND” is scrolled.

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Surround function ON

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Sound Effect Input

2.0 Ch

ASC

BASS BLAST

BASS BLAST+

STANDARD

MOVIE

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

MUSIC

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

Surround function OFF

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Sound Effect Input

2.0 Ch

ASC

BASS BLAST

BASS BLAST+

STANDARD

MOVIE

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

Output

No rear speakers Rear speakers connected

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MUSIC

7.1 Ch or more

2.0 Ch

5.1 Ch

7.1 Ch or more

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Connecting to your TV

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of

the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the

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unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an

OPTICAL cable.

Optical cable

2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC

by pressing F button on the remote or unit repeatedly.

You can see “OPTICAL” on the display window if

connecting normally between this unit and your

TV.

Note

yBefore connecting the optical cable, be sure

to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit: TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

yIf this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC

at the same time, the ARC signal is a high

priority.

LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control: Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

yYou can also use the remote control of this

unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

- The unit is turned off.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Disconnecting the optical cable.

yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.

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