LG Wowcast WTP3 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
LG WOWCAST
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for
future reference.
Model
WTP3
PV_2105_Rev01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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LG WOWCAST Quick Guide
Installing and using the Product
aConnect the LG WOWCAST to your TV via an HDMI cable.
HDMI TV (e)ARC
HDMI IN
(ARC) USB
HDMI IN
a b
D
C
B
A
E
ALG WOWCAST
BSound bar
CRemote Control Receiver / Status Display
DWireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the
sound bar.
EExternal Device - (Blu-ray player, game console,
etc.)
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b Connect the LG WOWCAST to your TV via a USB cable for the power supply. You can also connect to
an electrical outlet for a stable power supply.
c Install the LG WOWCAST on the rear panel of your TV. After attaching the double-sided foam tape on
the LG WOWCAST, fix it to the rear panel of the TV.
d On your TV's settings, set the output speaker to [HDMI (e)ARC].
eTurn on the sound bar. When the connection is automatically established with the LG WOWCAST and
the sound bar, “CONNECTED” and then “LG WOWCAST” appear on the status display of the sound
bar.
Manually connecting the LG WOWCAST to the sound bar ([See
“Connecting LG WOWCAST manually”on page 8.)
If your LG WOWCAST and the sound bar don't connect each other, the sound bar may need to reset
and firmware update. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
APress and hold the RESET button on the LG WOWCAST.
BPress and hold the Wi-Fi button or Mic mute button on the sound bar to reset the sound
bar.
CConnect the sound bar to your smartphone by using Google Home app. If you don't have the
app, download the app on Google Play or the App Store and install it to your smartphone.
DRun the Google Home app and follow the instructions. The sound bar will be connected to your
smartphone and updated automatically. When the connection is automatically established with
the LG WOWCAST and the sound bar, “CONNECTED” and then “LG WOWCAST” appear on
the status display of the sound bar.

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Table of Contents
LG WOWCAST Quick Guide
2Installing and using the Product
Connecting to the TV
5Supported LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar models
6Connecting LG WOWCAST automatically
8Connecting LG WOWCAST manually
Resetting the Products
Safety Precautions
10 Safety and Regulatory
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
12 Troubleshooting
Appendix
13 Specifications
14 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
15 Open Source Software Notice Information
15 Handling the Product

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Connecting to the TV
You can enjoy the sound by connecting LG WOWCAST to the sound bar.
Supported LG Wi-Fi Sound Bar models
• SN11RG
• SN11R
• DSN11RG
• SN10YG
• SN10Y
• DSN10YG
• SN9YG
• SN9Y
• DSN9YG
• SN8YG
• SN8Y
• DSN8YG
• SNC75
• SP11RA
• DSP11RA
• SP9YA
• SP9A
• DSP9YA
• SP8YA
• SP8A
• DSP8YA
• SPD75YA
• SPD75A
Connecting to the TV

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Connecting LG WOWCAST automatically
After completing installation, LG WOWCAST will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the
LG WOWCAST to the sound bar in the following order.
a Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI TV (e)ARC terminal on the LG WOWCAST to the HDMI ARC
or eARC terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
HDMI TV (e)ARC
HDMI TV (e)ARC
b Using the USB cable, connect the terminal on the LG WOWCAST to the USB terminal. Connect the
USB type C plug to the terminal on the LG WOWCAST and the standard type A plug to the USB
terminal of your TV.
HDMI TV (e)ARC
USB
c Install the LG WOWCAST on the rear panel of your TV. After attaching the double-sided foam tape on
the LG WOWCAST, fix it to the rear panel of the TV.
HDMI TV (e)ARC

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d Press the Function / button on the remote contorl of the sound bar repeatedly until “OPT/HDMI
ARC” appears on the status display.
e Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the [Speaker] menu and set the output
speaker to [HDMI (e)ARC]. Settings and menu items may vary depending on the TV manufacturer.
When the connection is automatically established with the LG WOWCAST and the sound bar,
“CONNECTED” and then “WOWCAST” appear on the status display of the sound bar.
Note
• Depending on the TV manufacturer, the time it takes for sound to come out may vary. So you can plug
into the electrical outlet for a stable power supply.
• If the optical input signal and the LG WOWCAST signal attempt to connect at the same time, the LG
WOWCAST signal will take priority.
• 동글을TVHDMIARC단자에연결하고,사운드바의HDMI출력과TVHDMI입력단자에동시연결하지말것.
오동작할수있음
• 무선환경이안좋으면음끊김이있을수있으므로동글과사운드바를근접하여설치할것
• 사운드바네트워크연결하지않은상태로동글과동작하고있다가Wi-FiSetup시Wi-FiFunction전환으로
인해소리가TV로나올수있음
• 설치환경이바뀌거나문제가있을경우,동글과사운드바를모두리셋후재시도할것
• WoW동글을연결하여사운드바사용시HDMIIN단자는사용이불가능함(*사용자가WoW동글연결과
HDMI케이블연결이기능상동일하다고착각할수있습니다.(ARC/eARC기능만대응))
• 동글과사운드바가연결되는시점에신규버전이있을경우업데이트진행,LCD는"W-UPDATE"로표시하고
완료후리부팅
• This Product will be updated automatically to expand product life cycle.
Checking the connection with the LED on LG WOWCAST
You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the LG WOWCAST.
LED Status
Blinking Connecting in progress
On Connected successfully
Off No power supply

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Connecting LG WOWCAST manually
a 업데이트여부를확인하세요.사운드바리모컨의 또는 버튼을3초간누르세요.WOWCAST
READY가표시되지않으면사운드바업데이트가필요합니다.WOWCASTREADY가표시되면d부터
진행하세요.
WOW CAST READY 3”
b 업데이트를위해서사운드바초기화가필요합니다.사운드바의 또는 버튼을3초간누르세요.
3”
c GoogleHome앱을사용하여무선네트워크연결을합니다.사운드바가자동으로업데이트됩니다.
d Using the HDMI cable and the USB cable, connect the LG WOWCAST to your TV. ([See “Connecting
LG WOWCAST automatically” on page 6.)
e Press the Function / button on the remote contorl of the sound bar repeatedly until “OPT/HDMI
ARC” appears on the status display.
f Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the [Speaker] menu and set the output
speaker to [HDMI (e)ARC]. Settings and menu items may vary depending on the TV manufacturer.
When the connection is automatically established with the LG WOWCAST and the sound bar,
“CONNECTED” and then “WOWCAST” appear on the status display of the sound bar.

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Resetting the Products
If LG WOWCAST is frozen and does not work, you will need to reset the LG WOWCAST and your sound bar.
If the sound bar has been reseted, you will need to connect it to your smartphone again.
How to reset
a Press and hold the RESET button on the LG WOWCAST. The LED on the LG WOWCAST will blink
and “DISCONNECTED” appear on the status display of the sound bar.
b Press and hold the Wi-Fi button or Mic mute button on the top of the sound bar until you hear
a sound signal. You will see “RESET” appear on the status display, and all wireless network settings on
the sound bar will be cleared.
Note
• Once you reset the sound bar, you will also need to reconnect the product to the smartphone via Wi-Fi on
the Google Home app.

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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 equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:
• TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
• This unit contains magnets which can be harmful to some kind of object (Ex: Magnetic card, Pacemaker
etc.).
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CAUTION:
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not open the unit. contact to qualified personnel only.
• Do not leave the unit in a place near the heating appliances or subject to direct sunlight, moisture, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may
damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of
time.
• Do not leave the unit on an unstable place such as high shelves. it may fall down because of the vibration
of the sound.
• Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
• For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main
label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.
CAUTION when using this product in environments of low humidity.
• It may cause static electricity in environments of low humidity.
• It is recommended to use this product after touching any metal object which conducts electricity.
Symbols
Alternating current (AC). 1Standby power state.
0Direct current (DC). !The power is turned on.
This is a class II equipment. Danger voltage.

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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 such as your TV, sound bar, or
amplifier from the product, then plug them in again.
• After resetting the products, connect the LG WOWCAST and your sound bar
again. ([See “Connecting LG WOWCAST manually” on page 8.)
• Please beware that previous product settings may be lost.
The power does
not turn on
• Is the power cord plugged into the outlet properly?
- Connect the power plug to the outlet correctly.
There is no sound • Is the volume set to minimum?
- Press the Volume button on the remote control to turn up the volume.
- If you are using an external device such as a set-top box, portable device, or
Bluetooth device, adjust the volume of the external device.
• Is the mute function activated?
- If “MUTE” appears on the status display, the mute function is on. Press the
Mute button to unmute.
• Is the correct product function selected according to the external device
connected?
- Press the Function button to check if you selected the correct function.
The product
volume is low
• Check the following and change the settings accordingly.
- Run the LG Sound Bar app, tap the Settings button on the first screen,
and change the [DRC] function to [Off] on the next screen.
- When the product is connected to a TV, press the Settings button on the
TV remote control, select the [Speaker] menu, and change the [Digital Sound
Output] setting from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
- If the product is connected to a playback device such as a DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player, go to the connected device's Settings menu. Change the
[Digital Sound Output] setting from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM]. Set the [DRC] of the connected device to [OFF].
- If the product's Night Time mode is on, turn it off by pressing the Settings
button and Left/Right and then Up/Down.
Before Reporting Product Malfunction

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Appendix
Specifications
General
Power Requirement Refer to the main label.
Power Consumption Refer to the main label.
Standby power: < 0.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.85.0mmx13.0mmx65.0mm
Operation Temperature Range 5 °C - 40 °C
Operation Humidity Range 5 % - 60 % RH
Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0500 mA
Available Digital Input Audio
Sampling Frequency
32kHz,44.1kHz,48kHz,88.2kHz,96kHz,176.4kHz,192
kHz
Available Digital Input Audio format L-PCM, PCM-multichannel, Dolby, Dolby +, DolbyTruHD, Dolby
Atmos, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X
Input/Output
HDMI IN 19-pin (Type C, HDMI™ connection terminal) × 1
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Registered Trademarks and Licenses
All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc.

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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 https://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are
available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to
opensourc[email protected].
This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to
anyone in receipt of this information.
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 such as insecticide spray near the product.
• Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the product for a long period of time.
Cleaning the product
To clean the product, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as
these might damage the surface of the product.

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