LG SG10TY User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Wi-Fi
Soundbar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for
future reference.
Model
SG10TY (SG10TY, SPTG-W)
2312_Rev01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Soundbar Quick Guide
Installing and using the Product
a Connect the soundbar to your TV via an optical cable or an
HDMI cable.
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HDMI OUT
D
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(eARC/ARC) HDMITM IN
HDMI IN
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A Soundbar
B Remote Control Receiver / Status Display
C Rear Speakers (Sold separately, SPT8-S)
D Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the soundbar.
E External Device - (Blu-ray player, game console, etc.)
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b If you are using an external device (ex. Set-top box, Blu-ray player, game console, etc.), connect it to
the soundbar or to the TV via an HDMI cable.
c If you purchased the rear speakers separately, connect the rear speakers via a speaker cable. When
connecting the rear speakers, connect the black striped cable to the negative terminal of each
speaker and the remaining cable to the positive terminal of each speaker.
d Connect to power in the following order: wireless subwoofer [rear speakers [soundbar. Then,
turn on the soundbar. When the connection is automatically established with the soundbar, the
LEDs on the wireless subwoofer and the rear speaker will light up in green. ([See “Connecting the
Product” on page 6.)
e Using the product with your TV ([See “Connecting
with an Optical Cable”, “Connecting with an HDMI Cable”,
“Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 33, 35, 37.)
A Press the Function button repeatedly until “OPT/HDMI ARC” appears on the status display.
B On your TV's settings, set the output speaker to [HDMI ARC], [Optical], or [External Speaker].
C When the TV is properly connected to the product, “OPT”, “ARC”, or “E-ARC” will appear on the
status display with a sound.
f Connecting the product to your smartphone via Wi-Fi ([
See “Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi” on page
16.)
A Connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi.
B Install the LG Soundbar app on Google Play or the App Store.
C Run the LG Soundbar app and follow the instructions.
D The product will connect to your smartphone and you can control the product with LG Soundbar
app.

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g Connecting the product to your smartphone via Bluetooth
([See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 42.)
A Tap the Settings button on your smartphone and select Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth
function. ( Off > On)
B Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, you will see “BT READY” on the status display.
C Find and select “LG_Speaker_SG10TY_XXXX”.
D When the product is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, you can see the status display
change from “PAIRED” [“Connected Bluetooth device name” [“BT”.
Manually connecting the soundbar to the wireless subwoofer or rear
speakers ([See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually”,
“Manual connection” on page 8, 11.)
If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer or rear speaker, it means that the soundbar is not
connected to the speakers. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
A Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.
B Press the PAIRING button on the back of the wireless subwoofer or rear speaker. Check if
each LED blinks green.
- If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the back of
the subwoofer again.
C Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
D When the connection is established, you will see a green LED light on the wireless subwoofer
or rear speaker light up in green.

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Table of Contents
Soundbar Quick Guide
2Installing and using the Product
Installation
6Connecting the Product
12 Enjoying enhanced sound
16 Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi
20 Resetting the Product
Exploring the Product
21 Front
23 Back
24 Exploring Remote Control
Connecting to the TV
33 Connecting with an Optical Cable
35 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
37 Connecting via Bluetooth
Connecting to an External
Device
38 Connecting with an HDMI Cable
41 Connecting with an Optical Cable
Using the Product as an Audio
System
42 Connecting via Bluetooth
45 Connecting to a USB Storage Device
47 Using the LG Soundbar app
48 Compatible with Google Assistant
49 Works with Apple AirPlay
50 Spotify Connect
51 Works with Alexa
52 Tidal Connect
Mounting the Product to a Wall
53 Checking before mounting to a wall
55 Mounting the Product to a Wall
Safety Precautions
61 Safety and Regulatory
64 Prevention of product misuse
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
68 Troubleshooting
Appendix
74 Specifications
76 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
78 What You Need to Know about Network
Services
78 Open Source Software Notice Information
79 Handling the Product

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Installation
Connecting the Product
You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the soundbar to the wireless subwoofer.
Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically
After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the soundbar.
Connect the soundbar to the subwoofer in the following order.
a Plug the power cable into 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 Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
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g When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the back 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.
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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 not connected

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Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually
If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the
subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
a Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.
b Press the PAIRING button on the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the subwoofer is blinking
green. If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the back of
the subwoofer again.
c Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the wireless subwoofer light up in
green.
Note
• Install the soundbar as close to the wireless subwoofer as possible. The closer the distance between
the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer, the better the sound quality.
• Please ensure there are no obstacles between the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer.
• To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) between the soundbar or
the wireless subwoofer and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex.
wireless routers, microwave ovens, etc.).

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Connecting the rear speakers (SPT8-S, sold separately)
Automatic connection
After completing installation, the rear speakers will automatically be connected to the soundbar. Connect
the soundbar to the rear speakers in the following order.
a Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals on the rear speakers (left, right). Connect
the black striped cable to the negative terminal and the other cable to the positive terminal.
b Plug the power cable into the rear speaker.
c Plug the power cable connected to the rear speaker into an outlet.
d Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
e When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the rear speaker light up in
green.

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Note
• Please only use the speakers provided with the product. Using other speakers may cause malfunction.
• Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals. Connect to the positive cable to the
positive terminal and the negative cable to the negative terminal. An incorrectly connected cable will
distort the sound or produce no bass.
• Connect the product to the speakers and cables provided at the time of product purchase.
- If you connect the product to speakers or cables other than those provided at the time of product
purchase, there can be a deterioration of sound quality or a speaker malfunction.
• When you connect speakers to the product, connect only one speaker to the output port that fits the
speaker.
- If you connect multiple speakers to one output port, it may cause a product or speaker malfunction.
• If the position of the power plug is different during rear speakers installation, you can change the
position of the L/R channel of rear speaker's through the LG Soundbar app.
R R LL
Checking connection status with the LED color
You can check the connection status with the LED on the rear speaker.
LED Color Status
Blinking green Connecting In progress
Green Connected successfully
Red Bad connection, or the rear speakers are in standby
Off Power cable not connected

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Manual connection
If you see a red LED on the rear speaker, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the rear
speakers. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.
a Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.
b Press the PAIRING button on the back of the rear speaker. Check if the LED on the rear speaker is
blinking green.
c Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the rear speaker light up green.
Note
• Keep the rear speakers at least 30 cm (11.8 inch) away from the TV or monitor.
• To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) between the soundbar or
the rear speakers and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless
routers, microwave ovens, etc.).

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Enjoying enhanced 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 while the rear
speakers are connected, you can hear the following difference.
When the surround sound is off
When the surround sound is on
Note
• Speaker positions are as follows.
A Front speakers
B Center speaker
C Subwoofer
D Rear speakers

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Turning surround sound on/off
a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO
POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”.
OFF-AUTO POWER
b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” is scrolling in the status display, press
Left/Right button to select the surround sound setting. You can see the status of the surround
sound, “OFF-SURROUND” or “ON-SURROUND”.
OFF-AUTO POWER
OFF-SURROUND
OFF-NIGHT TIME
AUTO-DISPLAY
c While the “OFF-SURROUND” or “ON-SURROUND” is scrolling in the status display, press Up/
Down button to turn on or off the surround sound.
OFF-SURROUND ON-SURROUND

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Speaker sound based on input channels
Sound Effects
Input Output
Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected
AI SOUND PRO
Sound customized with artificial intelligence
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
STANDARD
You can enjoy optimized sound.
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
CINEMA
Cinematic 3D sound
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
CLEAR VOICE PRO
Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more

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Sound Effects
Input Output
Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected
SPORTS
Realistic sound like in a stadium
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
MUSIC
You can enjoy better sound optimized for music
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
GAME
Optimized sound for game
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more
BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+)
Sound with reinforced bass
2.0 channels
5.1 channels
7.1 channels or more

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Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi-Fi
LG Soundbar 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 connected to the internet.
- Make sure that they are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- If the wireless router signal is weak, it may not be able to connect. Move the router closer to
the soundbar or reposition it away from obstacles.
• Does your smartphone have Bluetooth enabled?
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- If Bluetooth is enabled, you can easily connect to Wi-Fi. If Bluetooth is disabled, the product
may not be registered on the LG Soundbar app.
• The LG Soundbar app is available in the versions listed below.
- Android™ OS: Version 6.0 or higher
- iOS OS: Version 12 or higher
- Minimum supported versions for each OS may change later.

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Installing the app
Install the LG Soundbar app on your smartphone. To install the LG Soundbar 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 to a page where you can download the LG Soundbar app. Tap the app to install
it.
(Android Phone OS)
(iPhone OS)
Downloading on Google Play or App Store
Go to the Google Play or the App Store on your smartphone and search for the LG Soundbar app to
install it.
(Android™ Phone)
(iPhone)

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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 Soundbar app
You must connect the product to the smartphone via Wi-Fi on the LG Soundbar app to use network
services.
The app installation method differs depending on the smartphone.
a Find and tap the LG Soundbar app installed on your smartphone.
b Follow the instructions on the LG Soundbar app. You will need to agree to the terms of service,
Chromecast guide screen, and location permission settings. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
c Select the product to connect. This product will be indicated as “LG_Speaker_SG10TY_XXXX”.
LG_Speaker_SG10TY_XXXX
LG_Speaker_SG10TY_XXXX
d Select a Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Wi-Fi Network

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e After completing product connection on the LG Soundbar app, you will see “CONNECTED” appear
on the status display on the product.
Note
• If the router password contains some special characters (such as ` ' " + / \ ; : - _ ^ & () <>) or
emoticons, the soundbar may not be connected. It is recommended to set a password using a
combination of English letters and numbers.
• It is recommended to set the security type of the wireless router to WPA2.
• You cannot configure or control the product with the LG ThinQ app.

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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 side of the product until you hear a sound signal.
b You will see “RESET” appear on the status display, and all wireless network settings on the product
will be cleared.
Note
• Once you reset the product, you will also need to reconnect the product to the smartphone via Wi-Fi
on the LG Soundbar app.
How to deactivate the wireless network connection(s).
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the product.