LG SC9S User manual

Category
LED TVs
Type
User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Wi-Fi
SOUND BAR
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
Model
SC9S (SC9S, SPS8-W)
2212_Rev01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Sound Bar Quick Guide
Installing and using the Product
a Connect the sound bar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI
cable.
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HDMI OUT
OPTICAL INHDMI™ ▶ TV
(eARC/ARC)
HDMI™ IN
HDMI IN
HDMI IN
(ARC) OPTICAL
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A Sound bar
B Remote Control Receiver
C Status LED (ABC)
D Rear Speakers / Wireless Receiver (Sold separately, SPQ8-S)
E Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar.
F External Device - (Blu-ray player, game console, etc.)
Soundbar Quick Guide
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b If you are using an external device (ex. Set-top box, Blu-ray player, game console, etc.), connect it to the sound
bar or to the TV via an HDMI cable.
c If you purchased the rear speakers and wireless receiver separately, connect the rear speakers to the wireless
receiver via a speaker cable. When connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver, connect the black
striped cable to the negative terminal of each speaker and the remaining cable to the positive terminal of
each speaker.
d Connect to power in the following order: wireless subwoofer [ wireless receiver [ sound bar. Then, turn on
the sound bar. When the connection is automatically established with the sound bar, the LEDs on the wireless
subwoofer and the wireless receiver will light up in green. ([ See “Connecting the Product” on page 6.)
e Using the product with your TV ([ See “Connecting with an
Optical Cable”, “Connecting with an HDMI Cable, “Connecting
via Bluetooth, “Connecting an external device via HDMI A” on
page 36, 38, 40, 41.)
A Press the Function button repeatedly until LED1 and LED2 light up white. If you are using an external
device that is connected to HDMI™ IN on the sound bar, press the Function button repeatedly until LED1
and LED3 light up white.
B On your TV's settings, set the output speaker to [HDMI ARC], [Optical], or [External Speaker].
f Connecting the product to your smartphone via Wi-Fi ([ See
“Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi” on page 17.)
A Connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi.
B Install the LG Sound Bar app on Google Play or the App Store.
C Run the LG Sound Bar app and follow the instructions.
D The product will connect to your smartphone and you can control the product with LG Sound Bar app.
g Connecting the product to your smartphone via Bluetooth ([
See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 45.)
A Tap the Settings button on your smartphone and select Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth function.
( Off > On)
B Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, LED2 blinks blue.
C Find and tap “LG_Speaker_SC9S_XXXX” or the name you registered on the Google Home app.
D When the product is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, all LEDs light up blue.
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Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer or wireless
receiver ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually”, “Manual
connection” on page 8, 10.)
If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer or on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the
sound bar is not connected to the speakers. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
A Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
B Press the Pairing (PAIRING) button on the back of the disconnected wireless subwoofer or wireless
receiver. Check if each LED blinks green.
- If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the back of the
subwoofer again.
C Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
D When the connection is established, you will see a green LED light on the wireless subwoofer or on
the front of the wireless receiver light up in green.
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Table of Contents
Sound Bar Quick Guide
2 Installing and using the Product
Installation
6 Connecting the Product
17 Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi
21 Resetting the Product
Exploring the Product
22 Front
27 Back
28 Exploring Remote Control
Various settings for convenience
31 Convenient functions
32 How to change the settings
34 Sound tuning
35 Voice feedback function
Connecting to the TV
36 Connecting with an Optical Cable
38 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
40 Connecting via Bluetooth
Connecting to an External Device
41 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
44 Connecting with an Optical Cable
Using the Product as an Audio
System
45 Connecting via Bluetooth
48 Using the LG Sound Bar app
49 Compatible with Google Assistant
50 Works with Apple AirPlay
51 Spotify Connect
52 Works with Alexa
53 Tidal Connect
Installing the Product with a LG
TV
54 Checking before installing with the TV
57 Preassembly
60 Mounting the Sound bar with the TV to a
Wall
61 Standing the Sound bar with the TV
63 Disassemble
Safety Precautions
64 Safety and Regulatory
67 Prevention of product misuse
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
71 Troubleshooting
Appendix
77 Specifications
79 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
81 What You Need to Know about Network
Services
81 Open Source Software Notice Information
82 Handling the Product
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Installation
Connecting the Product
You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer.
Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically
After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect
the sound bar to the subwoofer in the following order.
a Plug the power cable into the wireless subwoofer.
b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
c Plug the power cable into the AC adapter.
d Connect the AC adapter cable to the DC IN (AC adapter input) terminal on the back of the product.
e Plug the power cable connected to the AC adapter into an outlet.
f When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the wireless subwoofer light up in
green.
Note
• Make sure to use the provided AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may lead to malfunction and will forfeit the
product warranty.
Installation
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Checking the connection with the LED on the wireless subwoofer
You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the wireless subwoofer.
LED Colour Status
Blinking green Connecting in progress
Green Connected successfully
Red Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby
Off Power cable not connected
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Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually
If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer. If
this is the case, connect them in the following order.
a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
b Press the Pairing button on the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the subwoofer is blinking green. If
you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the back of the subwoofer
again.
c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the wireless subwoofer light up in green.
Note
• Install the sound bar as close to the wireless subwoofer as possible. The closer the distance between the sound
bar and the wireless subwoofer, the better the sound quality.
• Please ensure there are no obstacles between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer.
• To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m between the sound bar or the wireless
subwoofer and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless routers,
microwave ovens, etc.).
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Connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver (SPQ8-S, sold
separately)
Automatic connection
After completing installation, the wireless receiver will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the
sound bar to the wireless receiver in the following order.
a Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals on the rear speakers (left, right). Connect the
black striped cable to the negative terminal and the other cable to the positive terminal.
b Connect the speaker cables on the rear speakers (left, right) to the wireless receiver.
Receiver Terminal Colour Speaker Position
Blue L Left rear
Grey R Right rear
c Plug the power cable into the wireless receiver.
d Plug the power cable connected to the wireless receiver into an outlet.
e Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
f When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the front of the wireless receiver
light up in green.
Note
• Please only use the speakers provided with the product. Using other speakers may cause malfunction.
• Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals. Connect to the positive cable to the positive
terminal and the negative cable to the negative terminal. An incorrectly connected cable will distort the sound
or produce no bass.
• Connect the product to the speakers and cables provided at the time of product purchase.
- If you connect the product to speakers or cables other than those provided at the time of product purchase,
there can be a deterioration of sound quality or a speaker malfunction.
• When you connect speakers to the product, connect only one speaker to the output port that fits the speaker.
- If you connect multiple speakers to one output port, it may cause a product or speaker malfunction.
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Checking connection status with the LED colour
You can check the connection status with the LED on the front of the wireless receiver.
LED Colour Status
Blinking green Connecting In progress
Green Connected successfully
Red Bad connection, or the receiver is in standby
Off Power cable not connected
Manual connection
If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the
receiver. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
b Press the PAIRING button on the back of the wireless receiver. Check if the LED on the front of the wireless
receiver is blinking green.
c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the front of the wireless receiver light up
green.
Note
• Keep the rear speakers at least 30 cm away from the TV or monitor.
• To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m between the sound bar or the wireless
receiver and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless routers,
microwave ovens, etc.).
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Attaching the ferrite core (optional)
A ferrite core may not be provided depending on national standards.
Attaching the ferrite core to the speaker cables
Attach the ferrite core to the cables to reduce radio noise.
a Pull Part [a] to open the ferrite core.
b Wind the wireless receiver's speaker cables twice around the ferrite core. A distance of about 18 cm is
required between the wireless receiver and the ferrite core.
c Close the ferrite core until you hear a click.
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Setting up surround sound
The surround sound function allows you to hear immersive 3D sound produced by multiple audio channels from
the speakers, regardless of the channels in the originally recorded content.
For example, if you listen to music recorded in 2.0 channels with standard sound effects while the wireless rear
speakers are connected, you can hear the following difference.
When the surround sound is off
When the surround sound is on
Note
• Speaker positions are as follows.
A Front speakers
B Centre speaker
C Top speakers for overhead sound
D Top centre speaker for overhead sound
E Subwoofer
F Rear speakers
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Turning surround sound on/off
a Press Settings button. LED2 blinks white.
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2
3
b While the LED2 is blinking, press Right button once to choose the surround sound setting.
1
2
3
c While the LED2 is blinking, press Up/Down button. If the surround sound setting is on, LED1 blinks white. If
the surround setting is off, LED3 blinks white.
1
2
3
(On)
1
2
3
(Off)
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Speaker sound based on input channels
Sound Effects
Input Output
Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected
AI SOUND PRO
Sound customised with artificial intelligence
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
STANDARD
You can enjoy optimised sound.
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
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Sound Effects
Input Output
Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected
MUSIC
You can enjoy better sound optimised for music.
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
CINEMA
Cinematic 3D sound
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
CLEAR VOICE PRO
Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
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Sound Effects
Input Output
Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected
SPORTS
Realistic sound like in a stadium
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
GAME
Optimised sound for game
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+)
Sound with reinforced bass
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
7.1.4 channels
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Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi
LG Sound Bar app allows you to connect the product to the network and to control the product.
Please check the following first.
• Do you have a wireless router?
- To connect your smartphone and the product via Wi-Fi, you must have a wireless router that is
connected to the internet.
- Make sure that they are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- If the wireless router signal is weak, it may not be able to connect. Move the router closer to the
sound bar or reposition it away from obstacles.
• Does your smartphone have Bluetooth enabled?
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- If Bluetooth is enabled, you can easily connect to Wi-Fi. If Bluetooth is disabled, the product may
not be registered on the LG Sound Bar app.
• The LG Sound Bar app is available in the versions listed below.
- Android™ OS: Version 6.0 or higher
- iOS OS: Version 12 or higher
- Minimum supported versions for each OS may change later.
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Installing the app
Install the LG Sound Bar app on your smartphone. To install the LG Sound Bar app, you can scan the QR code
with a QR code scan app or download on Google Play or the App Store.
Downloading with a QR code
a Scan the QR code below with a QR code scan app.
b You will be directed to a page where you can download the LG Sound Bar app. Tap the app to install it.
(Android Phone OS)
(iPhone OS)
Downloading on Google Play or App Store
Go to the Google Play or the App Store on your smartphone and search for the LG Sound Bar app to install it.
(Android™ Phone)
(iPhone)
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Note
• Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS.
• Google, Android, Google Play, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app
You must connect the product to the smartphone via Wi-Fi on the LG Sound Bar app to use network services.
The app installation method differs depending on the smartphone.
a Find and tap the LG Sound Bar app installed on your smartphone.
b Follow the instructions on the LG Sound Bar app. You will need to agree to the terms of service, Chromecast
guide screen, location permission, and Bluetooth permission settings. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
c Select the product to connect. This product will be indicated as “LG_Speaker_SC9S_XXXX”.
LG_Speaker_SC9S_XXXX
LG_Speaker_SC9S_XXXX
d Select a Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Wi-Fi Network
e After completing product connection on the LG Sound Bar app, the setting complete is displayed.
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Note
• If the router password contains some special characters (such as ` ' " + / \ ; : - _ ^ & () <>) or emoticons, the
sound bar may not be connected. It is recommended to set a password using a combination of English letters
and numbers.
• It is recommended to set the security type of the wireless router to WPA2.
• You can set up the product on Google Home app. For more information, please visit http://www.google.com/
cast/setup/.
• You can create a speaker group with Google Home app and add multiple devices as a speaker group.
• If you want to check or change the registered homes nickname or the product name, connect to the Google
Home app and tap the Device Settings button.
• You cannot configure or control the product with the LG ThinQ app.
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LG SC9S User manual

Category
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Type
User manual

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