LG SK8Y - Manuals

Table of Contents 5 1 2 3 4 5 Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s version. 3 Operating 31 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology31 – About Bluetooth31 – Bluetooth profiles31 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device33 – Bluetooth c...

Getting Started 6 Getting Star ted 1 Main Features LG Sound Sync Controls volume level of this unit by the remote 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...

Getting Started 7 Getting Star ted 1 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. VOL (Volume...

Getting Started 8 Getting Star ted 1 A Remote sensor B LED indicator Shows connection status. y White (Blinking): Waiting for network connection on Wi-Fi function y White (Staying on): Network connection is completed on Wi-Fi function or the other functions are selected. y White (Dimmed): Standby mo...

Getting Started 9 Getting Star ted 1 A DC IN (AC adapter input) B OPTICAL IN connector Connect to an optical device. C PORTABLE IN connector Connect portable device. D LAN port Connect to a router. E HDMI OUT (TV ARC) Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV. F HDMI IN Connect to device with HDMI OUT. Rear pa...

Getting Started 10 Getting Star ted 1 Useful functions for using the unit Function Description To do Do this TV Remote On/Off (Page 33) 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. ON Press ...

Getting Started 11 Getting Star ted 1 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 21 - 28)You can place the wireless subwoofer anyw...

Getting Started 12 Getting Star ted 1 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position. 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 dr...

Getting Started 13 Getting Star ted 1 Positioning the speakers (Optional) For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below. The illustration above may differ from actual units. , Note

2 Connecting Connecting 14 Connecting 2 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. After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed. , Note Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the...

Connecting 15 Connecting 2 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 subw...

Connecting 16 Connecting 2 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). 2. Connect the wireless receiver and the rear speakers (right, left) with the speake...

Connecting 17 Connecting 2 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. - Th...

Connecting 18 Connecting 2 Surround function ON Sound Effect Input Output No rear speakers Rear speakers connected ASC 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more STANDARD 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more MOVIE 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more MUSIC 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 ...

Connecting 19 Connecting 2 Surround function OFF Sound Effect Input Output No rear speakers Rear speakers connected ASC 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more STANDARD 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more MOVIE 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more MUSIC 2.0 Ch 5.1 Ch 7.1...

Connecting 20 Connecting 2 How to Affix the Ferrite Core Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each nation’s regulations. Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker cables You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference. 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite co...

Connecting 21 Connecting 2 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 unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable. Opt...

Connecting 22 Connecting 2 LG Sound Sync with wired connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. Optical cable 2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit: TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)] 3. Turn on th...

Connecting 23 Connecting 2 Using an HDMI cable If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to A...

Connecting 24 Connecting 2 Additional information for HDMI y When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. - Th...

Connecting 25 Connecting 2 Optional equipment connection DOLBY ATMOS® What is DOLBY ATMOS®? Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you’ve never before by overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound. For using DOLBY ATMOS® y DOLBY ATMOS® is available only in HDMI IN and ...

Connecting 26 Connecting 2 HDMI connection You can enjoy the sound from the external device which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit. To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. 1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Blu- ray disc player,...

Connecting 27 Connecting 2 PORTABLE IN connection Listening to music from your portable player The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices. 1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit. 2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (...

Connecting 28 Connecting 2 Network connection You can enjoy various functions of this sound bar by connecting to network and your smart device with “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.Choose the connection method considering your network environment. In a network environment (Router, Internet and Internet Servic...

Connecting 29 Connecting 2 Wireless connection Modem Router Server When the wired connection is unavailable between your sound bar and home router, you can connect it wirelessly.The “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is required to connect the sound bar wirelessly to the network.Download and install the “LG Wi-...

Connecting 30 Connecting 2 Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App Through Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” 1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play Store” icon. 2. Type in “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search bar and tap “Search”. 3. Select “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search result list to dow...

3 Operating Operating 31 Oper ating 3 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology About Bluetooth Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other ro...

Operating 33 Oper ating 3 Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) You can limit Bluetooth connection to only BT ( Bluetooth ) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection. To turn on this function, press and hold AUTO POWER on the remote control for about 2 seconds in BT ( Bluetooth ) f...

Operating 35 Oper ating 3 AUTO POWER On/Off This sound bar automatically turns on and off by an input source: Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.This function turns on or off each time you press AUTO POWER . Turning on Turning on automatically by this function is supported only on n...

Operating 36 Oper ating 3 Auto function change This sound bar recognizes input signals such as Optical, Bluetooth , LG TV, Portable and “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app and then changes suitable function automatically. When you turn on your TV or an external device When you turn on your TV or an external devi...

Operating 37 Oper ating 3 Sound adjustment Setting sound effect This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT . The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. On Display Description...

Operating 38 Oper ating 3 Standby mode The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button operation . Standby mode Option 1. If network is disconnected and there is no music playback and no button operation for 15 minutes, the speaker switches to the standby mode. Th...

4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshoo ting 4 Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The unit does not work properly. y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. y Disconnect the power ...

Troubleshooting 40 Troubleshoo ting 4 Symptoms Cause & Solution When you feel the output sound of the unit is low. Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. y Switch the state of DRC function to [OFF] by using “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”. y With the sound bar connected with TV, chang...

Troubleshooting 41 Troubleshoo ting 4 Application Symptoms Cause & Solution “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app doesn’t work properly. Does an error occur when accessing the app? y Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app. y Make sure that the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is the latest version. ...

Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshoo ting 4 NOTES to release Demo mode Symptoms Cause & Solution Can not change input source with F button such as BT ( Bluetooth ), HDMI etc. and only [DEMO] indication is showing in the front display. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If that doesn’t work, p...

5 Appendix Appendix 43 Appendix 5 File requirement Available File extensions: “.mp3”, “.flac”, “.aac”, “.ogg”, “.wav” Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (flac) Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3) y The file requirements are not always compatible. There may have some restr...

Appendix 44 Appendix 5 Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. AC adapter Model: DA-38A25 Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz Output: 25 V 0 1.52 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1061.0 mm x 57.5 mm x 87.0 mm (with foot) (41.8...

Appendix 46 Appendix 5 Handling the Speaker When shipping the speaker Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker, for maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean y Do not ...

Appendix 47 Appendix 5 TERMS OF USE These Terms of Use apply to those individuals and groups who use LG’s Wi-Fi speaker, any software(s) associated with LG Wi-Fi speaker, this application and any services associated this application (collectively “LG Software”). They set out LGE’s responsibilities t...

Appendix 49 Appendix 5 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 an...

Getting Started 4 Getting Star ted 1 Starting with “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app When you launch “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app for the first time, the terms of use and Chromecast Service appear on the screen. 1. Check the contents of terms of use and select [Agree and start]. 2. Check the contents of Chromecast S...

2 Connecting Connecting 5 Connecting 2 Connecting the Speaker to your Home Network Requirements y A wireless router must be connected to the internet. y A smart device such as a smartphone or tablet must be connected to the wireless router via Wi-Fi connection. y Make sure that DHCP’s server is acti...

Connecting 6 Connecting 2 Simple Connection Preparation y For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is needed. y Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your smart device in on. y Select WI-FI function by using F on the remote control or F on the speaker. Simple Connection is supported by Bluet...

Connecting 7 Connecting 2 4. If you have a password for your network, the security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password and tap [Next]. 5. Tap [OK] to finish making the connection. Manual connection When the simple connection is unavailable between your speaker and smart device, ...

3 Operating Operating 9 Oper ating 3 Enjoying the Music with “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app With “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app, you can play music in your smart device. Some of the content in this part may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s version. , Note Preparation 1. Check the ne...

Operating 10 Oper ating 3 Overview of [My Speakers] a [ ] – Connect additional speakers. b [ ] – Selects a function of the connected speaker. c [ ] – Set up the connected speaker settings. (Page 13) d [ ] – Adjust volume level of the connected speaker. e [Status] – Shows state of the connected speak...

Operating 11 Oper ating 3 Managing a song On the song list of [My Phone] or [Music Server], tap [ ] of the desired song. The pull down menu appears. a [Play next] – Selects music to play next. b [Add to queue] – Adds to queue list. c [Add to playlist] – Adds to a desired playlist. Depending on your ...

Operating 12 Oper ating 3 Overview of Playback You can confirm and adjust various information on the playback screen. a [ / ] - Cast music to the connected speaker by Chromecast and stop casting the music. b [ ] - Edits the current playlist. c [ ] - Adjusts the volume of smart device or the volume o...

Operating 13 Oper ating 3 Settings With “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app, you can set the connected speaker in your smart device. Some of the content in this part may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’s version. , Note Preparation 1. Check the network connection with the speaker....

Operating 15 Oper ating 3 Settings of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app Select [Settings] on the side menu. Settings of “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app appear. a [Participate in user enhancement] – Allows to send user logs for service quality enhancement. b [Chromecast] – Displays the Chromecast menu. c [App version in...