LG S40Q - Manuals

8 Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the front of 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 PAI...

9 Exploring the Product Front a b c a Power This turns the product on/off. Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode. • OPTICAL/HDMI ARC: Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable, ARC or LG Sound Sync. • Bluetooth: Connects the product via B...

11 Status LED Power On / Standby Power on Standby Red blinking Red Volume 1 2 3 Volume control Mute • Volume up: The LEDs get brighter and light up one by one. • Volume down: The LEDs get darker and turn off one by one. • The volume reaches maximum, all LEDs blink red. • The volume reaches minimum, ...

12 Function OPTICAL / HDMI ARC HDMI IN White White Bluetooth Bluetooth ready Blue Blue blinking LG TV USB White Green

13 Back AC IN OPTICAL IN HDMI ▶ TV (ARC) HDMI IN a HDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. b HDMI d TV (ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. c OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product. d USB port Plug in a USB st...

14 Exploring Remote Control You can use the remote to control all functions of the product, from turning the power on/off to enabling cinematic sound. a b c h g d d d d f e Replacement of Battery Use AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance...

16 Connecting to the TV Connecting with an Optical Cable Transmit your TV’s audio to the product by connecting it to the TV with an optical cable. You can add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound. Watching TV after connecting with an optical cable a ...

17 c Press the Function button repeatedly until the first from above LED lights up in white among the three LEDs. d Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the [Speaker] menu and set the output speaker to [Optical] or [External Speaker]. Settings and menu items may vary depending...

18 Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless) You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with LG Sound Sync (Wireless). Check out the TV user manual to see if your TV is supported. Watching TV after connecting it wirelessly a Press the Function button...

19 Connecting with an HDMI Cable You can transmit TV audio to the product by connecting the TV to the product with an HDMI cable. Add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound. Watching TV after connecting with an HDMI cable a Using the HDMI cable, connec...

20 SIMPLINK • SIMPLINK refers to the HDMI-CEC function that allows you to use a single TV remote control to easily operate an audio device or player connected to an LG TV via HDMI. - Functions controllable with a SIMPLINK-compatible LG TV remote control: Power on/off, volume control, mute on/off, et...

21 Connecting to an External Device Connecting with an HDMI Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an HDMI cable and enjoy a deep and rich sound. Connecting an external device via HDMI a Connect an external device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player. Following the...

23 Connecting with an Optical Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an optical cable and enjoy a deep and rich sound. Connecting an external device via optical cable a Use the optical cable to connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the ...

24 Using the Product as an Audio System Connecting via Bluetooth You can play music files stored on a Bluetooth device, or run music apps to enjoy the music with this product. Please check the following first. • Bluetooth devices to be connected to the product should meet the following specification...

27 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app Please use the LG Sound Bar app to run various functions of the product conveniently. Please check the following first. • The LG Sound Bar app is available in the versions listed below. - Android™ OS: Version 6.0 or higher - iOS OS: Version 12 or ...

28 Downloading from the 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) Note • Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS. • Google, Android and Google Pl...

29 Connecting to a USB Storage Device Enjoy high-quality sound by connecting a USB storage device containing music files to the product. Connecting the product to a USB storage device a Plug the USB storage device into the USB port on the back of the product. • The product cannot play any devices co...

30 Note • It is recommended that you purchase a separate USB gender changer to make it easier to plug in and out USB storage devices. • Purchase a USB gender changer with a USB 2.0 extension cable. • USB devices with a large storage volume may take several minutes to browse through files.• LG Electr...

31 Mounting the Product to a Wall Checking before mounting to a wall You can mount this product onto a wall. When mounting the product to the wall, follow the instructions below. Please check the following first. • It may be difficult to connect external devices and cables after wall-mounting. First...

35 Safety Precautions Safety and Regulatory CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an eq...

38 Before Reporting Product Malfunction Troubleshooting If you experience the following issues while using the product, please perform several checks, as they may not be malfunctions. General Errors Issue Solution The product does not work properly • Unplug the power cables and any external devices ...

40 Problems in Wireless Connection Issue Solution There is radio interference • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as possible. • Do not install the product on metal furniture. • Wireless communication may not work properly in weak signal areas. The Bluetooth conne...

41 Appendix Specifications General Power Requirement Refer to the main label. Power Consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 760.0 mm x 63.0 mm x 90.0 mm(29.9 inch x 2.5 inch x 3.5 inch) Operation Temperature Range 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operation Humidity Range 5 %...

43 Registered Trademarks and Licenses All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works....

44 Handling the Product When shipping the Product Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the product, for maximum protection, re-pack the product as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean • Do not use volatile liquids...