LG SC9S - User Manual

6 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 t...

7 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 Color Status Blinking green Connecting in progress Green Connected successfully Red Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby Off Power cable...

8 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 o...

9 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 c...

11 Attaching the ferrite core (optional) A ferrite core may not be provided depending on national standards. Attaching the ferrite core to the speaker cables Affix 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 c...

12 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...

13 Turning surround sound on/off a Press Settings button. LED2 blinks white. 1 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 surr...

17 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 c...

18 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 t...

19 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 ...

21 Resetting the Product If the network connection is unstable, you will need to reset it. If the Wi-Fi network has been changed, you will need to reset the product and connect it to your smartphone again. How to reset a Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the top of the product until you hear a soun...

22 Exploring the Product Front 1 2 3 a Power This turns the product on/off. • If you press and hold the Power button for longer than 3 seconds, Wi-Fi will disconnect and the product will no longer emit sound. Press the Power button quickly to maintain the Wi-Fi connection for future use. Function Pr...

24 Status LED On (White, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green, Red) Off Blink Power on / Power off 1 2 3 LED1 blinks red. Volume control 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 • 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 ...

27 Back a HDMI™ d TV (eARC / ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. b HDMI™ IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. c USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. d OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to ...

28 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 j i d e h k g f Replacement of Battery Use AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance...

31 Various settings for convenience Convenient functions Auto Power This function automatically turns the product on or off when the TV or external device is turned on or off. When the connected device is turned on, the product turns on automatically and selects a function according to the input sig...

32 Display The status LED can be controlled as auto, off, and on. Option LED Status Auto Dimmed after 20 seconds of button input. Off Turned off after 20 seconds of button input. On Always on How to change the settings a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and LED2 blinks whit...

34 Sound tuning You can adjust the sound level of each speaker and sound tone. a Press Sound Tuning button. The product enters the setting mode and displays the current level of the product. b Press Left/Right button to choose the speaker you want to adjust. c Press Up/Down button to adjust the soun...

35 Voice feedback function When you select a function or sound, the current status of the product is guided by voice. (English voice only)Press Information button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds to turn this function on or off. Note • Voice feedback and sound bar volume level work to...

36 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 ...

37 c Press the Function button repeatedly until LED1 and LED2 light up white. 1 2 3 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 on the TV manufacturer. Note ...

38 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...

39 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...

40 Connecting via Bluetooth Bluetooth is a technology that wirelessly connects electronic products around you. Connect the product to a TV via Bluetooth and enjoy your TV audio in high quality. Watching TV after connecting it wirelessly a Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, LED2 blinks ...

41 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 a Connect an external device such as a Set-top box, DVD or Blu-ray player...

44 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 ...

45 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...

48 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...

49 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 Elect...

50 Using the LG Sound Bar app Controlling device functions Run the LG Sound Bar app . You can easily set [Sound Effect] and [Night Time] and adjust the level of each speaker without a remote control.Tap the Settings button on the first screen to change the settings of the sound bar. Using AI Room Ca...

51 Please check the following first. • Be aware that some features, specifications, applications, services and/or content (“Features”) may not be available in some countries. The Features may vary by country and are subject to change without notice. The Features may not be available in some language...

52 Works with Apple AirPlay This product allow you to listen to the music from your iOS device through AirPlay. Note • Make sure that this product and your iOS device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Make sure that your iOS device is running iOS 11.4 or later. • The AirPlay 2–Enabled Speak...

53 Stream music through AirPlay From the Control Center: a Open the Control Center on your iOS device. b Tap AirPlay ( ). c Choose your product to listen to music. You can choose one or more AirPlay 2 -enabled speakers. From a music player app: a Open a music player app. b Tap AirPlay ( ). c Choose ...

54 Works with Alexa Alexa lets you use your voice to control this product by speaking commands through an Alexa Built-in device. Alexa Built-in device is sold Separately. Alexa setup flow a Run the LG Sound Bar app and tap amazon alexa button on the first screen and then follow the instructions. b S...

55 How to use Alexa • Explicating targeting: Through Alexa Built-in devices (e.g. Amazon Echo), you can ask Alexa to play music on your [SC9S]. For example, “Alexa, play jazz on [LG SC9S Soundbar]”. • Preferred Speaker: You can set one or more speakers so specific devices within a Smart Home Group p...

56 Installing the Product with a LG TV Checking before installing with the TV You can install this product with the LG TV. There are two ways of installation: standing and wall affixing available. Please check the following first. • Available models as below (55 inch, 65 inch, and 77 inch) - OLED77C...

58 Components for installing with the TV Sound bar Spacer • for 77 inch TV • for 55 inch and 65 inch TV OLED77C2 OLED77C3 OLED65C2 OLED55C2 OLED65C3 OLED55C3 TV synergy bracket (Front) TV synergy bracket (Rear) Screws a Screws b > Caution • Never re-use the screws from the TV stand. Use only the ...

59 Preassembly a Affix the spacer that fits your TV to the TV synergy front bracket using two screws b . When attaching, insert the guide bosses of the spacer into the holes on the TV synergy front bracket. REAR BKT SPACER b REAR BKT TO TV SPACER OLED77C2OLED77C3 / OLED65C2OLED55C2OLED65C3OLED55C3

62 Affixing the Sound bar with the TV to a Wall Connect the cables connected to the sound bar to the TV. And then mount the TV to a Wall. When affixing the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. TO T V REAR BKT OP TICAL DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT HDMI (4K@120Hz) IN (eARC/ ARC) OPTICAL IN DC IN HDMI™ ▶ TV...

63 Standing the Sound bar with the TV > Caution • The rear bracket must be attached for safety. Otherwise, the TV and sound bar may fall down and it may result in personal injury and/or property damage. a Affix the TV synergy rear bracket on the TV synergy front bracket using four screws b . When...

65 Disassemble To disassemble, perform it in reverse order.Remember that do not unscrew the spacer screws when you detach the sound bar from the TV. If you unscrew it, the sound bar may fall down and it may result in an injury and/or damage to the sound bar.The spacer screws must be unscrewed last. ...

66 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...

69 Prevention of product misuse To prevent misuse of the product, please be sure to check the contents below. Precautions for installing the product • Do not install the product in an unstable or vibrating place, such as on a shaking shelf or inclined surface. Install the product on a firm and level...

70 Precautions for using the product • Do not lift or move the product while it is operating. - Otherwise, it may cause a breakdown. • When moving the product, pull out the power cord and all cables connected to the product. - Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock. • Stop using the produc...

72 The following only applies to models with a remote control • Do not let children use the remote control. Keep the remote control out of reach of toddlers. • Do not let children put the remote control in their mouth. Make sure that children don’t swallow the remote control cover or a battery. If a...

73 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 ...

75 Network Connection Errors Issue Solution The product cannot be connected to the LG Sound Bar app • The connection may not be smooth when disturbed by other electric appliances that use radio waves, such as microwave ovens and medical equipment. Install the product 1 m (3.3 ft) away from other hom...

78 Turning off the Demo Mode Issue Solution The remote control does not work • Does the functions unchanged, even if you press the Function button several times? • Do you only see white, red, and green LEDs repeatedly? - The demo mode may be activated on the product. Unplug the product's power cable...

79 Appendix Specifications General Power Consumption Refer to the main label. AC adapter • Model: MS-Z2610R230-065E0-P • Manufacturer: MOSO POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. • Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz • Output: 23 V 0 2.61 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 975.0 mm x 63.0 mm x 125.0 mm (includin...

81 Registered Trademarks and Licenses All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confi...

84 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...