LG DQP5W User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
WIRELESS
SOUND BAR
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
Model
DQP5W (DQP5W, SPQP5W-W)
DQP5 (DQP5, SPQP5-W)

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Sound Bar Quick Guide
Installing and using the Product
aConnect the sound bar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI
cable.
HDMI OUT
OPTICAL IN
HDMI OUT
(TV eARC/ARC)
HDMI IN
a
bCD
a
B
A
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI IN OPTICAL
OUT
ASound bar
BRemote Control Receiver / Status LED ([See
“Status LED” on page 10.)
CWireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound
bar.
DExternal Device - (Blu-ray player, game console,
etc.)
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b If you are using an external device (ex. Blu-ray player, game console, etc.), connect it to the sound bar via an
HDMI cable.
c Connect to power in the following order: wireless subwoofer [sound bar. Then, turn on the sound bar.
When the connection is automatically established with the sound bar, the LED on the wireless subwoofer will
light up in green. ([See “Connecting the Product” on page 6.)
dUsing the product with your TV ([See “Connecting to the TV”
on page 16.)
APress the Function button repeatedly until the rst LED light up in white among the three LEDs.
BOn your TV's settings, set the output speaker to [HDMI ARC], [Optical], or [External Speaker].
eConnecting the product to your smartphone via Bluetooth ([
See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 24.)
ATap the Settings button on your smartphone and select Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth function. (
Off > On)
BPress the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, the second LED blink in blue among the three LEDs.
CFind and tap the product on your smartphone. The product appears as ”LG DQP5W / DQP5 (XX)”.
DWhen the product is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, the rst and second LED light up in blue.
fConnecting to the LG Sound Bar app ([See “Connecting with a
Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app” on page 27.)
AFind and install the LG Sound Bar app on Google Play or App Store from your smartphone.
BYou can get more information regarding its use by selecting [Help] in [Setting].

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Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer ([See
“Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually” on page 8.)
If you see a red LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not
connected to the speaker. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
APress the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
BPress the PAIRING button on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer. Check if each LED blinks green.
- If you still see a red LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the
bottom of the subwoofer again.
CPress the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
DWhen the connection is established, you will see a green LED light on the bottom of the wireless
subwoofer light up in green.

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Table of Contents
Sound Bar Quick Guide
2Installing and using the Product
Installation
6Connecting the Product
Exploring the Product
9Front
12 Back
14 Exploring Remote Control
Connecting to the TV
16 Connecting with an Optical Cable
18 Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)
19 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
Connecting to an External Device
21 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
23 Connecting with an Optical Cable
Using the Product as an Audio
System
24 Connecting via Bluetooth
27 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound
Bar app
29 Connecting to a USB Storage Device
31 Voice feedback function
Safety Precautions
32 Safety and Regulatory
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
35 Troubleshooting
Appendix
37 Specications
39 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
40 Open Source Software Notice Information
40 Handling the Product

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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 the subwoofer in the following order.
a Plug the power cable into the DC IN terminal on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer.
b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
c Plug the power cable into the AC adapter.
d Connect the AC adapter cable to the DC IN (AC adapter input) terminal on the back of the product.
e Plug the power cable connected to the AC adapter into an outlet.
f When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the bottom of the wireless
subwoofer light up in green.
Note
• Make sure to use the provided AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may lead to malfunction and will forfeit the
product warranty.
Installation

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Checking the connection with the LED on the bottom of the wireless
subwoofer
You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer.
LED Colour Status
Blinking green Connecting in progress
Green Connected successfully
Red Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby
Off Power cable not connected

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Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually
If you see a red LED on the bottom of 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 on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the bottom of the
subwoofer is blinking green. If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on
the bottom of the subwoofer again.
c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the bottom of the wireless subwoofer light
up in green.
Note
• Install the sound bar as close to the wireless subwoofer as possible. The closer the distance between the sound
bar and the wireless subwoofer, the better the sound quality.
• Please ensure there are no obstacles between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer.
• To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m between the sound bar or the wireless
subwoofer and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless routers,
microwave ovens, etc.).

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Exploring the Product
Front
a
b
aRemote
Control
Receiver
This receives wireless signals from the remote control.
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bStatus LED • Options such as input mode and volume are light up in Red/Yellow/White/Blue LED.
• If there is no active input for 15 seconds, the status LED will automatically dim.
When you press the button, the status LED will light up again.
Power On / Standby
Power on Red blinking
Standby Red
Volume
1
2
3
Volume
control
Yellow
• Volume up: Every time the volume level gets
upper than a certain level, the LEDs light up
one by one and gets brighter.
• Volume down: Every time the volume level
gets lower than a certain level, the LEDs turn
off one by one and gets darker.
Mute Yellow
(All the lights are blinking)
Function
OPTICAL /
HDMI ARC
Bluetooth
ready Bluetooth HDMI IN USB
White Blue blinking Blue White White

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Note
• To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from
an external device.
How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless
device
Set up the Auto power function to off by the app and turn off the product.

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Back
a
b c d e f
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
HDMI OUT
(TV eARC/ARC)
HDMI IN
aBluetooth pair It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product
for three minutes. ([See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 24.)
It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([See
“Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 18.)
Volume This adjusts the speaker volume.
Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode.
Status Description
OPTICAL / HDMI
ARC
Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical
cable, ARC, E-ARC, or LG Sound Sync.
Bluetooth
• Connects the product via Bluetooth
• Connects the product to a TV that supports LG
Sound Sync (Wireless)
HDMI IN Connects the product to an HDMI input port
USB Connects the product to a USB storage device
Power This turns the product on/off.

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bHDMI OUT (TV
eARC/ARC)
Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product.
cHDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product.
dUSB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product.
eOPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product.
fDC IN Plug in the AC adapter with the product.

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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
h
g
d
d
d
d
f
e
Replacement of Battery
Use AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by
inserting them into the remote control in accordance
with the directions indicated.
A Open the battery cover on the back of the remote
control.
B Insert the batteries with the + and – ends
corresponding to the markings.
C Close the battery cover.
Risk of re or explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
aPower Turns the product on/off
bVolume Adjusts the sound volume
cBluetooth pair It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product
for three minutes. ([See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 24.)
It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([See
“Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 18.)

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dAI Sound Pro Articial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content.
Standard Experience premium sound technology from MERIDIAN.
Cinema Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater.
Game Optimised sound for game.
eMute This turns off the sound from the product.
fFunction Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function.
gUp/Down/Left/
Right
Up/Down: You can press the button to adjust the woofer level.
Left/Right: If you play a previous song, press Left button. If you play a next song,
press Right button.
hPlay/Pause If you play or pause a song, press this button.

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Connecting to the TV
Enjoy a rich, high-quality sound by connecting the product to a TV or a beam projector. It has been designed to
enhance the realism of your favourite programming, such as dramas and sports broadcasts.
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 ll the room with a deep, rich sound.
Watching TV after connecting with an optical cable
a If the digital cable terminal has a cover, rst remove the covers from both ends.
b Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the Optical Digital
Output (OPTICAL OUT) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
HDMI OUT
(TV eARC/ARC)
HDMI IN
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c Press the Function button repeatedly until the rst LED light up in white among the three LEDs.
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
• If the optical input signal and the ARC signal attempt to connect at the same time, the ARC signal will take
priority.
When you use an LG TV
You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with an optical
cable. You can only do so on a TV that supports the LG TV Sound Sync function. Check your TV’s user manual to
see if your TV is supported.
Functions controllable with an LG TV remote control
Volume, mute on/off
Note
• When using the product with an LG TV remote control, the volume and mute status set on the TV will
automatically be applied to the product.
• You can still use the product’s remote control even after connecting it to an LG TV.
• To use LG Sound Sync, you may have to change the sound setting of your TV. It may vary depending on the TV.

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Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)
You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with LG Sound
Sync (Wireless). Check out the TV user manual to see if your TV is supported.
Watching TV after connecting it wirelessly
a Press the Function button repeatedly until the the second LED blink in blue among the three LEDs.
Or Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, the second LED blink in blue among the three LEDs.
b Press the Settings button on the TV remote control and enter the [Speaker] menu to set the output speaker
to [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)].
c When the product is connected to the TV via Bluetooth, the rst and second LED light up in blue among the
three LEDs.
Note
• When reconnecting after the rst connection with LG Sound Sync, immediately lights up as a blue LED.
• When using the product with an LG TV remote control, the volume and mute status set on the TV will
automatically be applied to the product.
• You can still use the product’s remote control even after connecting it to an LG TV.
• If you turn off the power of the product with the Power button, the LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be
disconnected.
• Depending on the TV, the product may be connected to the LG TV even if it is connected with the Bluetooth
function.

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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 ll the room with a deep, rich sound.
Watching TV after connecting with an HDMI cable
a Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) terminal on the back of the product to the
HDMI IN (ARC) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
OPTICAL IN
DC IN
HDMI OUT
(TV eARC/ARC)
HDMI IN
b Press the Function button repeatedly until the rst LED light up in white among the three LEDs.
c Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the [Speaker] menu and set the output speaker
to [HDMI ARC]. Settings and menu items may vary depending on the TV manufacturer.
Note
• E-ARC supports high-quality audio such as DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X®, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos®.
• If you wish to use Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X®, the connected device and its content should support Dolby Atmos®
or DTS:X®.
• Ensure that your TV supports the eARC function before you turn on eARC from the Settings menu. For more
information on how to use this function, please refer to your TV’s user manual. Settings may vary depending on
the TV.
• Use a certied cable with the HDMI logo.

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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, etc.
• For more information on how to set up SIMPLINK, consult your LG TV’s user manual.
Note
• The SIMPLINK function may not work properly depending on the status of the product or other connected
devices.
- HDMI-CEC features by TV manufacturer: LG SIMPLINK, Sony BRAVIA Sync/Link, Philips EasyLink, Samsung
Anynet+, etc.