Wireless Sound Bar: Owner'S Manual
Wireless Sound Bar: Owner'S Manual
Wireless
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
MODEL
SL6Y (SL6Y, SPL5B-W)
www.lg.com
1901_Rev01 Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
3 Operating 4 Troubleshooting
29 Basic operations 37 Troubleshooting
29 – USB operation 37 – General
30 Other operations 38 – NOTES to use wireless
2
30 – Using your TV remote control 39 – NOTES to release Demo mode
31 – AUTO POWER On/Off
32 – Auto function change
32 Quick Start
5 Appendix
33 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 40 Trademarks and licenses 3
33 – About Bluetooth 41 Specifications
33 – Bluetooth profiles 43 Handling the Speaker
33 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device
35 – Controls connected Bluetooth device
35 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) 4
35 Using BLUETOOTH App
35 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
Your BLUETOOTH Device
36 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App 5
6 Getting Started
Introduction
Symbol used in this manual
1
,,Note
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>>Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
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Front panel
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A Remote sensor
Display Window
B -- Display window will be darkened automatically if there is no key input for 15 seconds.
When you press any button, the display window will brighten.
1 (Standby)
-- Switches the unit ON or OFF.
F (Function)
-- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.
o/p (Volume)
-- Adjusts volume level.
, This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption when the main unit is not connected to an external
device and is not used for 15 minutes.
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Rear panel
1
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DC IN
A -- Connect to the AC adapter.
USB Port
B -- Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.
OPTICAL IN
C -- Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV.
HDMI IN
D -- 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.
(TV ARC) HDMI OUT
E -- Connect the (TV ARC) HDMI OUT jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV.
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Remote control
Replacement of Battery 1
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
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control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5
matched correctly.
1 (Standby)
a
-- Switches the unit ON or OFF.
VOL (Volume) o/p
b
-- Adjusts speaker volume.
C/V (Skip/Search)
c -- Press C or V to go to next or previous file.
-- Press and hold C or V during playback and release it at the point you want.
N (Play/Pause)
-- Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
d yy BT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth
and LG TV functions. (Page 35)
To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold N for about 3 seconds and press it
again in BT (Bluetooth) function.
10 Getting Started
SOUND EFFECT
-- Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.
On Display Description
1
Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the
ASC (Adaptive Sound Control)
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yy TV remote: It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other
company’s product. (Page 30)
To turn on or off the TV Remote function, press and hold SOUND EFFECT for about 3 seconds and
press it again.
, Supported TV brands
LG Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio
(Sound tuning)
-- Adjusts sound level of each speaker.
Select the speaker you want to adjust by using and adjust the sound level by using VOL o/p.
, Adjusting rear speakers level is applied only when the rear speakers are connected.
yy Surround sound: It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers. (Page 18)
To turn on or off the surround sound, press and hold for about 3 seconds and press it again.
F (Function)
g
-- Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.
[ (Mute)
h
-- Press [ to mute your unit. To cancel it, press [ again.
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J (Information)
-- You can display various information of the input source by pressing J.
-- OPT (Optical)/ARC/HDMI (HDMI IN) : Audio format
-- BT (Bluetooth) : Connected Bluetooth device name 1
i
-- USB : File information contained on a USB.
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yy Auto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals : Optical,
LG TV or Bluetooth (Page 31)
To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.
REPEAT
j
-- Press REPEAT to select desired repeat or random mode.
FOLDER W/S
k
-- Searches a folder on USB device.
12 Getting Started
,,Note
yy If the sound bar covers the remote sensor of
the TV, please separate distance between the
sound bar and TV by 10 ~ 15 cm or more.
yy The illustration above may differ from actual
units.
yy You can enjoy surround sound by using
Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear
Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S).
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Mounting the main unit 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to
on a wall the position.
1
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
>>Caution sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
Because it is difficult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables
before installation.
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the
illustration below.
Screws
(Not supplied)
Screws (A)
Wall plug
,,Note
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
14 Getting Started
1
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,,Note
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
>>Caution
yy Do not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yy Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
yy Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yy When the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
Connecting 15
Connecting
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
,,Note
yy After all connections are completed, you can
arrange cables as needed.
yy Cable ties are not supported.
>>Caution
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from another
device or manufacturer. Using any other power
cable or power supply may cause damage to the
device and void your warranty.
16 Connecting
Connecting
-- There is a device using same frequency
with this wireless connection such as
a medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
-- Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer
away from the device (ex. wireless router,
microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent
wireless interference.
!1 m
,,Note
You need to purchase the wireless rear speakers
kit (SPK8-S) to enjoy surround sound.
18 Connecting
2
LED indicator of wireless receiver
Connecting
Yellow - green
The connection is trying.
(Blink)
Yellow - green The connection is completed. -- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver
blinks quickly.
Red The wireless receiver is in standby
mode or the connection is failed. 2. Turn on the main unit
-- Paring is completed. The yellow - green LED on
Off The power cord of wireless the wireless receiver turns on.
(No display) receiver is disconnected.
Surround function ON
Output
Sound Effect Input
No rear speakers Rear speakers connected
2.0 Ch
ASC
5.1 Ch
2.0 Ch 2
STANDARD
Connecting
5.1 Ch
2.0 Ch
DTS
VIRTUAL : X
5.1 Ch
Output
Sound Effect Input
No rear speakers Rear speakers connected
2.0 Ch
ASC
5.1 Ch
2.0 Ch
STANDARD
5.1 Ch
2.0 Ch
DTS
VIRTUAL : X
5.1 Ch
20 Connecting
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1m
Connecting 21
Connecting
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of
LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your equipment.
Optical
cable ,,Note
yy You can also use the remote control of this
unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s
remote control again, the unit synchronizes
with the TV.
According to TV Specifications, the volume
and mute of this unit synchronize with TV.
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC by
pressing F repeatedly. yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power.
You can see “OPT” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
TV.
LG Sound Sync.
,,Note -- The unit is turned off.
yy Before connecting the optical cable, be sure -- Changing the function to the others.
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover. -- Disconnecting the optical cable.
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV caused by interference or a distance.
models, you must select the external speaker yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is
option from the TV menu. (For details, different depending on your TV when you set
reference your TV user manual.) AUTO POWER function to ON.
yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the sound through this unit : the models of your TV.
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yy If this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC
at the same time, the ARC signal is a high
priority.
22 Connecting
,,Note
Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the models of your TV.
Connecting 23
Connecting
function, refer to your TV manual.
-- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI cable HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
-- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function
using an HDMI cable.
-- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC by
pressing F repeatedly.
What is SIMPLINK?
You can see “ARC” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
,,Note
yy You can enjoy the TV audio through the Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
models, you must select the external speaker SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
option from the TV menu. (For details,
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control :
reference your TV user manual.)
Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
yy Set up the sound output of TV to listen to Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
the sound through this unit :
SIMPLINK function.
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)] LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV. ,,Note
yy Depending on your LG TV model, you may yy Depending on the state of the unit, some
need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
your LG TV. purpose or not work.
yy When you return to ARC function from yy Depending on a TV or a player which is
another function, you need to select the input connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation
source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Then this unit may differ from your purpose.
changes to ARC function automatically.
24 Connecting
HDMI connection
You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI
connection on external device.
HDMI
cable 2
For enjoying sound only
Connecting
You can enjoy the sound from the external device you
connect.
HDMI
cable
,,Note
yy Audio and Video signal can't pass through
when this unit is turned off.
yy (TV ARC) HDMI OUT jack is for TV connection.
Even though multi channel is inputted to the
unit through an HDMI cable, the unit can only
output PCM 2 channel to TV.
26 Connecting
2 Optical cable
Connecting
Connecting
The unit can not be used as a storage device.
MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps
yy The exFAT file system is not supported on this WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
unit. (FAT16/FAT32/NTFS systems are available.) OGG : within 64 to 500 kbps
yy Depending on some devices, it may not available to
recognize the followings on this unit. yy Maximum files : Up to 2,000
-- External HDD yy Maximum directories : Up to 200
-- Card readers yy A protected file by DRM (Digital rights
-- Locked devices management) cannot be played on the unit.
-- Hard type USB devices yy Video files in the USB storage device can not be
played.
-- USB hub
yy Depending on the performance of your USB
-- Using USB extension cable device, playback may not work well.
-- iPhone/iPod/iPad
-- Android device
28 Connecting
,,Note
yy Folders and files on the USB are recognized
as below.
: Folder
: File
a C
D
2
E
Connecting
b F
G
c H
I
d J
A
B
Operating
Playing less than 3 seconds, SHUFFLE Plays all the songs once
Skip to the next/ press C on the remote randomly, and stops the
previous file control to go to the previous playback.
file.
Playing after 3 seconds, press
C on the remote control to
go to the beginning of the file.
,,Note
yy Make sure that the sound output of your TV
is set to [External speaker].
yy This function does not operate on LG TV’s
magic remote control.
yy This function may not work well when some
TV control functions such as HDMI CEC,
SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.
yy Some remote control may not be supported.
Operating 31
Operating
To turn off this function, press and hold J on the
remote control for about 3 seconds and press it once yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
again while “ON - AUTO POWER” is scrolled. this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is
recommended to disconnect the connection
before turning off the unit.
yy When you turn on this unit for the first time,
status of Auto Power function is turned on.
yy To use this function, the main unit must be
registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth
device.
yy You can set the Auto Power function only
when this unit is turned on.
32 Operating
,,Note
yy This unit does not change the function to
optical if SIMPLINK of the connected TV,
Bluray disc player, set-top box or etc. device
set to on or connected CEC supported device
is turned on.
If you want to use the auto function change,
turn off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV.
It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off
SIMPLINK.
yy If the Bluetooth connection lock function
is set, Bluetooth connection will be only
available on Bluetooth and LG TV function.
(Page 35)
Operating 33
Operating
yy Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, Bluetooth device.
etc. Your speaker appears as “LG SL6Y(XX)”
yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
to make a connection between the unit and device gets to far from the unit.
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and yy When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
keep the distance. connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
However it may not work well in the case again.
below :
yy When the unit is not connected, “READY”
-- There is an obstacle between the unit and appears in the display window.
the Bluetooth device.
yy When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
-- There is a device using same frequency device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
with Bluetooth technology such as a the volume level can be synchronized with
medical equipment, a microwave or a each other.
wireless LAN device.
yy If you change to another function after
connecting Bluetooth, Bluetooth connection
will be disconnected. And you return to
Bluetooth function, Bluetooth connection
will be connected automatically.
Operating 35
Operating
app.
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent
unintended Bluetooth connection. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
To turn on this function, press and hold N on App onto Your BLUETOOTH
the remote control for about 3 seconds in BT
(Bluetooth) function and press it once again while Device
“OFF - BT LOCK” is scrolled. Then you can limit There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
Bluetooth connection. app onto your Bluetooth device.
To turn off this function, press and hold N on
the remote control for about 3 seconds in BT Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
(Bluetooth) function and press it once again while through QR code
“ON - BT LOCK” is scrolled.
1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR
,,Note code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR
Even if you set up BT LOCK function to On, this code.
sound bar turns on by Auto Power function. Turn
off Auto Power function to prevent it. (Page
31)
,,Note
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device
has a scanning software application. If you
don’t have one, download one from “Google
Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
yy Depending on area, QR code may not work.
yy You can find the available application of this
unit by using “LG Audio” app.
Android OS: Ver 5.0 (or later)
36 Operating
Troubleshooting
General
Symptoms Cause & Solution
yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.
The unit does not work yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
properly. Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
Troubleshooting
No sound Press [ (Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
yy When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth
device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
The unit does not connect yy Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 35)
with Bluetooth device
Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
yy With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
When you feel the output yy With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
sound of the unit is low. setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM].
yy Change Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state.
yy Make sure Night time mode is not On. Turn [OFF] Night time mode.
Troubleshooting
40 Appendix
Specifications
General
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.
yy Model : DA-50F25
yy Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc.
AC adapter
yy Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz
yy Output : 25 V 0 2 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1060.0 mm X 57.0 mm X 85.0 mm With foot
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA
Available Digital Input Audio
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Sampling Frequency
Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM
Input/Output
OPTICAL IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1
5
HDMI OUT 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1
Appendix
Amplifier (RMS Output)
Total 420 W RMS
Front 80 W RMS x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Center 40 W RMS (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer 220 W RMS (3 Ω at 80 Hz, THD 10 %)
42 Appendix
Wireless subwoofer
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 3Ω
Rated Input Power 220 W RMS
Max. Input Power 440 W RMS
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 171.0 mm x 393.0 mm x 248.5 mm
Wireless receiver
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless receiver.
Rear 70 W RMS x 2 (3 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 60.0 mm x 220.0 mm x 175.0 mm
Appendix