LG SN8YG - User Manual

Table of Contents 5 1 2 3 4 5 3 Operating 35 USB operation36 How to use the Google Assistant36 – Talk to the Google Assistant38 – Reference site for Google Assistant Help39 Control your TV and Sound Bar with Voice command 39 – Available voice commands41 “LG Sound Bar”41 – Installing “LG Sound Bar” A...

Getting Started 6 Getting Star ted 1 Introduction Symbol used in this manual , Note Indicates special notes and operating features. > Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Getting Started 7 Getting Star ted 1 Front panel A 1 (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 OpticalARCe-ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) OPT/HDMI ARC HDMI IN HDMI USB USB...

Getting Started 9 Getting Star ted 1 Rear panel A DC IN - Connect to the AC adapter. B 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. C HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) - Connect th...

Getting Started 10 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.Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. a 1 (Standby) - Switches the unit O...

Getting Started 13 Getting Star ted 1 Speakers position a b b c c d e e a Center speaker b Front speakers c Top speakers d Subwoofer e Rear speakers , You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S).

Getting Started 14 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 26 - 32)You can place the wireless subwoofer anyw...

Getting Started 15 Getting Star ted 1 Mounting the unit on a wall y Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury. y Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact to the unit. y Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it d...

2 Connecting Connecting 17 Connecting 2 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 Media Server The “Google Home” app is required to connect the sound bar wirelessly to the network. In a net...

Connecting 18 Connecting 2 Launch the app to connect Wi-Fi Make sure your smart device Wi-Fi feature is turned on. Once a connecting operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. In case of iOS devices, it should be turned on Bluetooth setting on your smart device. , Note 1. Tap th...

Connecting 19 Connecting 2 Organizing cables (Optional) You can organize the cable with cable ties. 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 2. Tighten cable ties. y After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed. y Cable ties are not provided. , Note Connec...

Connecting 20 Connecting 2 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold Separately) connection Wireless subwoofer connection LED indicator of wireless subwoofer LED Color Status Green (Blink) The connection is trying. Green The connection is completed. Red The wireless subwoofer is in standby mode or t...

Connecting 21 Connecting 2 y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds. y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close ...

Connecting 22 Connecting 2 y Use the speaker supplied with this unit only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction. y Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass....

Connecting 23 Connecting 2 Surround function ON Sound Effect Input Output No rear speakers Rear speakers connected AI SOUND PRO 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....

Connecting 24 Connecting 2 Surround function OFF Sound Effect Input Output No rear speakers Rear speakers connected AI SOUND PRO 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...

Connecting 25 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 26 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 27 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: (Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.) 3. Turn on the...

Connecting 28 Connecting 2 ARC (Audio Return Channel) function The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) features an advancement over the existing ARC (Audio Return ...

Connecting 29 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 30 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. DTS:X® What is DTS:X®? In the real world, sound is all around us, movin...

Connecting 31 Connecting 2 HDMI IN 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 play...

Connecting 32 Connecting 2 Optional equipment connection You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. OR 1. Connect HDMI IN jack of your TV to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. 2. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back o...

Connecting 33 Connecting 2 USB device requirement y Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not supported. y Do not extract the USB device while in operation. y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched. y To prevent dat...

3 Operating Operating 35 Oper ating 3 USB operation 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.2. Select the USB function by pressing F repeatedly. To Do this Playback Press N . Pause During playback, press N . Skip to the next/ previous file During playback, press V on the remote control to go to th...

Operating 36 Oper ating 3 How to use the Google Assistant Talk to the Google Assistant You can use a variety of voice commands to control this speaker with the Google Assistant. Try to say a voice command to the speaker. The speaker will activate the Google Assistant and perform your voice command. ...

Operating 37 Oper ating 3 Voice command 1. Time “What time is it?”, “What time is it now?”, “What time is it in Spain?” 2. Weather “What’s the weather?”, “What’s the weather this weekend?”, “What’s the weather in Paris?”, “Will it rain tomorrow?” 3. Plan “Tell me about my day.”, “What’s my next meet...

Operating 38 Oper ating 3 Reference site for Google Assistant Help Set up the Google Assistant on your speakers https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7538816 Listen to music https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7539710 Play music on your TV or speakers https://support.google.com/assista...

Operating 39 Oper ating 3 Control your TV and Sound Bar with Voice command HDMI cable 1. Connect your Sound Bar to Wi-Fi by using Google Home app. 2. Connect your Sound Bar and TV by using an HDMI cable. 3. Say a voice command. See the following tables. y You have to say voice commands in English. y...

Operating 40 Oper ating 3 Sound Bar Commands Action Turn off LG sound barPower off LG sound bar Turns off your LG Sound Bar. Switch function toEnable functionSet function to Wi-Fi network Changes to the Wi-Fi function. BLUETOOTH Changes to the BT ( Bluetooth ) function. OPTICAL Changes to the Optica...

Operating 41 Oper ating 3 “LG Sound Bar” The “LG Sound Bar”app is provided by LG Electronics. This app allows you to use various functions of this speaker through your smart device: Requirements before using You should connect to Wi-Fi by using “Google Home” app prior using this app. (Page 18) Using...

Operating 42 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 rooms. Connect...

Operating 44 Oper ating 3 Using Voice command to connect BLUETOOTH If the speaker has paired to a Bluetooth device before, you can use “Google Assistant” to connect Bluetooth . Say “Connect”, “Connect to Bluetooth ” or “Hey Bluetooth ”. To disconnect it, say “Cancel”, “Unpair devices” or “Clear all ...

Operating 45 Oper ating 3 Other operations Using your TV remote control You can control some functions of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute.Press and hold SOUND EFFECT on the remote control for about 3 seconds. “ON...

Operating 46 Oper ating 3 Auto function change This sound bar recognizes input signals such as Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth , and “LG Sound Bar” 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 device connect...

Operating 47 Oper ating 3 Standby mode The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button operation. Standby mode If you press and hold 1 for about 3 seconds, the speaker switches to the standby mode. Then “GOOD-BYE” appears on the display window. And all wireless ne...

4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 48 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 50 Troubleshoo ting 4 Network Symptoms Cause & Solution Cannot connect the speaker to your home network. y The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them. y Check your router. Try turning it o...

Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshoo ting 4 NOTES to use wireless Symptoms Cause & Solution This device may have wireless interference. y Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area. y Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer. y Do not install the device on metal furnitur...

5 Appendix Appendix 52 Appendix 5 File requirement Available File extensions: “.mp3”, “.aac”, “.ogg”, “.flac”, “.wav” Sampling Frequency MP3: within 32 to 48 kHzOGG: within 32 to 48 kHzAAC: within 32 to 48 kHz FLAC: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz (16 bit/ 24 bit) W...

Appendix 53 Appendix 5 Specifications General Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. AC adapter Model: DA-50F25Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc.Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 HzOutput: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1060.0 mm x 57.0 mm x 119.0 mm (with foot) (41.7 inch...

Appendix 55 Appendix 5 Handling the Unit When shipping the Unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean y Do not use volatile...

Appendix 56 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 ...