LG SN9Y Owner’s 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

SN9Y (SN9Y, SPN8-W)

2009_Rev03

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.

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)

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 Introduction 7 Front panel 9 Rear panel 10 Remote control 13 Speakers position 14 Installing the sound bar 15 Mounting the unit on a wall

2 Connecting

17 Network connection 17 – Installing “Google Home” App 18 – Launch the app to connect Wi-Fi 19 Organizing cables (Optional) 20 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold

Separately) connection 20 – Wireless subwoofer connection 21 – Rear speakers connection (Sold

Separately) 22 – Surround sound 25 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core 26 Connecting to your TV 26 – Using an OPTICAL cable 26 – LG Sound Sync 27 – Using an HDMI cable 28 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 28 – eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

function 28 – What is SIMPLINK? 29 – Additional information for HDMI 30 Optional equipment connection 30 – DOLBY ATMOS® 30 – DTS:X® 31 – HDMI IN connection 31 – OPTICAL IN connection 32 – USB connection

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3 Operating

35 USB operation 36 Works with the Google Assistant 37 “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” 37 – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App 38 Using a BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology 38 – About BLUETOOTH 38 – BLUETOOTH profiles 38 – Listening to Music of a BLUETOOTH Device 41 Other operations 41 – Using your TV remote control 41 – AUTO POWER On/Off 42 – Auto function change 43 Standby mode 43 – Standby mode 43 – Networked standby mode 43 Reset the Speaker

4 Troubleshooting

44 Troubleshooting 44 – General 46 – Network 46 – Application 47 – NOTES to use wireless 47 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

48 File requirement 48 Trademarks and licenses 49 Specifications 51 Handling the Unit 51 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

52 TERMS OF USE

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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

(Standby)

- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F (Function)

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

Input source / Function Display

Wi-Fi WI-FI

Bluetooth BT

Optical

ARC

e-ARC

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

HDMI IN HDMI

USB USB

OPT/HDMI ARC

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(Volume)

o/p

- Adjusts volume level.

(Wi-Fi)

- Selects Wi-Fi function.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC)

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

OPTICAL IN

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

USB Port

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

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Remote control

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(Standby)

- Switches the unit ON or OFF.

yNetworked standby: It allows the unit to switch to standby mode.

To turn on Networked standby function, Press 1. To turn off Networked standby function, press 1 for about 3 seconds.

VOL (Volume)

- Adjusts speaker volume.

C/V

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

(Play/Pause)

- Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

o/p

(Skip)

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 re or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

SOUND EFFECT

- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.

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On Display Description

AI SOUND PRO

BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+

STANDARD You can enjoy premium sound with MERIDIAN technology.

MOVIE You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.

MUSIC You can enjoy more good sound for music source.

When this unit detects DOLBY ATMOS or DTS:X stream, you cannot change sound effect to any

other. In this case, even though you press SOUND EFFECT, this unit does not respond. And you can see only “NOT SUPPORTED” on the display window.

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

company’s product. (Page 41) 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.

See the page 13 for more information of speakers.

Display Description Range

WF Sub Woofer -15 ~ 6

C Center -6 ~ 6

OVC Overhead Volume Control -6 ~ 6

S Side -6 ~ 6

R Rear -6 ~ 6

TRE Treble -5 ~ 5

BAS Bass -5 ~ 5

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

Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.

and adjust the sound level by using VOL

o/p

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ySurround sound: It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers. (Page 22)

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.

- Wi-Fi: Connected Application name

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- BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name

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

- USB: File information contained on a USB.

yAuto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signal: Optical (Page

41) 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/S

- Searches a folder on USB device.

Speakers position

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f f

Center speaker

Front speakers

Top speakers

Side speakers

Subwoofer

Rear speakers

You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately

(SPK8-S).

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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 26 - 32)

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.

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 unit on a wall

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.

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Wall bracket

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

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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Caution

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

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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.

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.

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Network connection

You can enjoy various functions of this sound bar by connecting to network and your smart device with “Google Home” app.

Modem

Router

The “Google Home” app is required to connect the sound bar wirelessly to the network.

Note

In a network environment (Router, Internet and Internet Service Provider) that supports both IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when connecting to the network. You can check the each network status by selecting the settings of My Speakers ([Settings]>[IP Info.]) on the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”

app.

Media Server

Installing “Google Home” App

The “Google Home” app allows you to use various functions of this speaker through your smart device.

Requirements before setup

yA wireless router must be connected to the

internet. A smart device such as Android or iOS devices must be connected to the wireless router via Wi-Fi connection.

yIt needs Google account to use this app. During

connect Wi-Fi, this app may request to create Google account.

Through “Google Play” or “App Store”

1. Tap the“Google Play Store” icon or “App Store” icon on your smart device.

2. Type in “Google Home” in the search bar and tap “Search” on “Google Play” or “App Store”

3. Select “Google Home” in the search result list to download.

Google Home

Note

yDepending on the device version, “Google

Home” app may not work.

yFor more information, visit the web site.

https://www.google.com/cast/setup/

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