LG SL6Y Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wireless Sound Bar

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

MODEL

SL6Y (SL6Y, SPL5B-W)

1901_Rev01

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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 opensource@lge.com.

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.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Introduction 7 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control 12 Installing the sound bar 13 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

15 Organizing cables (Optional) 15 Connecting the AC Adapter 16 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold

Separately) connection 16 – Wireless subwoofer connection 17 – Rear speakers connection (Sold

Separately) 18 – Surround sound 20 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core 21 Connecting to your TV 21 – Using an OPTICAL cable 21 – LG Sound Sync 23 – Using an HDMI cable 23 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 23 – What is SIMPLINK? 24 – Additional information for HDMI 25 Optional equipment connection 25 – HDMI connection 26 – OPTICAL IN connection 26 – USB connection 26 – Compatible USB devices 27 – USB device requirement 27 – Playable file

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3 Operating

29 Basic operations 29 – USB operation 30 Other operations 30 – Using your TV remote control 31 – AUTO POWER On/Off 32 – Auto function change 32 Quick Start 33 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 33 – About Bluetooth 33 – Bluetooth profiles 33 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device 35 – Controls connected Bluetooth device 35 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 35 Using BLUETOOTH App 35 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your BLUETOOTH Device

36 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App

4 Troubleshooting

37 Troubleshooting 37 – General 38 – NOTES to use wireless 39 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

40 Trademarks and licenses 41 Specifications 43 Handling the Speaker

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Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

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Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Front panel

Remote sensor

Display Window

- 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.

(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

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

HDMI IN HDMI

USB USB

OPT/HDMI ARC

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(Volume)

o/p

- Adjusts volume level.

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.

Rear panel

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DC IN

- Connect to the AC adapter.

USB Port

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

OPTICAL IN

- Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV.

HDMI IN

- Connect HDMI IN 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.

(TV ARC) HDMI OUT

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

Remote control

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Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

(Standby)

- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) o/

- Adjusts speaker volume.

(Skip/Search)

C/V

- Press C or V to go to next or previous le.

- Press and hold C or V during playback and release it at the point you want.

(Play/Pause)

- Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

yBT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth

and LG TV functions. (Page 35) To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold N for about 3 seconds and press it again in BT (Bluetooth) function.

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SOUND EFFECT

- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.

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On Display Description

ASC (Adaptive Sound Control)

BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.

STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.

DTS VIRTUAL : X You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

yTV remote: It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other

company’s product. (Page 30) To turn on or off the TV Remote function, press and hold SOUND EFFECT for about 3 seconds and

press it again.

Supported TV brands

LG Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

(Sound tuning)

- Adjusts sound level of each speaker. Select the speaker you want to adjust by using

Adjusting rear speakers level is applied only when the rear speakers are connected.

Speaker Display Range

Sub Woofer WF -15 ~ 6

Center C -6 ~ 6

Rear R -6 ~ 6

Treble TRE -5 ~ 5

Bass BAS -5 ~ 5

Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the sound optimized for the content in real time.

and adjust the sound level by using VOL o/p.

ySurround sound: It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers. (Page 18)

To turn on or off the surround sound, press and hold

F (Function)

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

(Mute)

[

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

for about 3 seconds and press it again.

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(Information)

- You can display various information of the input source by pressing J.

- OPT (Optical)/ARC/HDMI (HDMI IN) : Audio format

- BT (Bluetooth) : Connected Bluetooth device name

- USB : File information contained on a USB.

yAuto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals : Optical,

LG TV or Bluetooth (Page 31) To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.

REPEAT

- Press REPEAT to select desired repeat or random mode.

FOLDER W/

- Searches a folder on USB device.

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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.

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Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Pages 21 - 26)

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.

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

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.

Installing the additional foot

You can extend the height of the unit by using additional foot (height : 14 mm)

1. Turn the unit upside down.

2. Peel off a sticker attached to the additional foot. Then place it on the existing foot of the unit.

3. Press the additional foot with adequate force to get it firmly fixed.

Note

yIf the sound bar covers the remote sensor of

the TV, please separate distance between the sound bar and TV by 10 ~ 15 cm or more.

yThe illustration above may differ from actual

units.

yYou can enjoy surround sound by using

Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S).

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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

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.

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

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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.

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