LG SPK5B-W User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Wireless
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
SK5Y (SK5Y, SPK5B-W)
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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Safety Information
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 ash 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
sufcient 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.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In
case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
remain readily accessible. Check the specication
page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the
current requirements. Do not overload wall outlets.
Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall
outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
device, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
device, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service center.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the device.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
How to Safely remove the batteries or the
battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the
old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly
steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat to
human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the
battery pack must be put in an appropriate container
at designated collection points. Do not dispose
of batteries or battery pack together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs,
(may not be available in your area). The batteries or
the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with
this device. Do not use a power supply from another
device or another manufacturer. Using any other
power cable or power supply may cause damage to
the device and void your warranty.

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Symbols
~Refers to alternating current (AC).
0Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1Refers to stand-by.
!Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
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 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.

Table of Contents 5
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2
3
4
5
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique features
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols used in this manual
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
8 Rear panel
11 Installing the sound bar
11 Mounting the main unit on a wall
13 Positioning the speakers (Optional)
2 Connecting
14 Organizing cables (Optional)
14 Connecting the AC Adapter
15 Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker
connection (Sold Separately)
15 – Wireless subwoofer connection
16 – Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately)
17 – Surround sound
19 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core
20 Connecting to your TV
20 – Using an OPTICAL cable
20 – LG Sound Sync
21 – Using an HDMI cable
22 – Additional information for HDMI
23 Optional equipment connection
23 – HDMI connection
24 – OPTICAL IN connection
25 – PORTABLE IN connection
25 – USB connection
25 – Compatible USB devices
26 – USB device requirement
26 – Playable file
3 Operating
28 Basic operations
28 – USB operation
28 Other operations
28 – Turn off the sound temporarily
28 – Using your TV remote control
29 – Auto power down
29 – AUTO POWER On/Off
30 – Auto function change
30 – Quick Start
31 Using BLUETOOTH® technology
31 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
33 Using BLUETOOTH App
33 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
Your BLUETOOTH Device
33 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App
35 Sound adjustment
35 – Setting sound effect
35 – Adjust the woofer level settings
35 – Adjust the rear speakers level settings
(Optional)
4 Troubleshooting
36 Troubleshooting
36 – General
37 – NOTES to use wireless
38 – NOTES to release Demo mode
5 Appendix
39 Trademarks and licenses
40 Specifications
42 Maintenance
42 – Handling the unit

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Unique features
Auto power down
This unit will turn off by itself for energy saving
consumption.
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Surround sound
You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear
Speaker kit. (SPK8-S)
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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Remote control
Replacement of Battery
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with and
matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1(Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
VOL (Volume) o/p: Adjusts speaker volume.
F (Function) : Selects the function and the input
source.
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
C/V (Skip/Search) :
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
dM (Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • •
ASC : Analyzes the property of input sound and
provides the sound optimized for the content in real
time.
DTS V:X :
- Selects cinematic surround sound.
- Turns off using your tv remote control function
(Page 28)
BASS BLAST :
- Selects reinforced bass sound.
- Turns on using your tv remote control function
(Page 28)
REAR o/p:
- Adjusts sound level of rear speakers.
- Turns on or off Surround function. (Page 17)
Adjustment of the Rear speakers volume levels
and using Surround Sound are applied only when
the rear speakers are connected.
Rear speaker kit sold separately.
, Note
WOOFER o/p: Adjusts sound level of subwoofer.
AUTO POWER ON/OFF :
- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function. (Page
29)
- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock.
(Page 32)

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A
Remote sensor
B
Standby LED (Red)
C
Function LED (White)
D o/p (Volume) : Adjusts volume level
F (Function) : Selects the function and input
source.
1 (Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
Front panel
ADC IN : Connect to the AC adapter
BOPTICAL IN : Connect to an Optical device
CPORTABLE IN : Connect to a Portable device
DUSB : Connect to a USB device
EHDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to a TV
FHDMI IN : Connect to HDMI out on a device
Rear panel

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About LED condition
: LED is staying on. : LED is blinking. : LED is off.
LED Condition Description
OPTICAL LED turns on. OPTICAL function is selected.
OPTICAL LED blinks twice and
turns on.
LG Sound Sync (Optical) function is
selected.
USB LED turns on. USB function is selected.
USB LED blinks. Paused USB playback.
BT (Bluetooth) LED turns on. Paired with Bluetooth device.
BT (Bluetooth) LED blinks. Waiting for Bluetooth connection.
LG TV LED turns on. LG Sound Sync (Wireless) function is
selected.
HDMI IN LED turns on. HDMI IN function is selected.
LG TV and HDMI IN LEDs turn
on. PORTABLE function is selected.
USB and BT (Bluetooth) LEDs
turn on. ARC function is selected
yWhen you press any button, standby LED (Red) on the main unit blinks.
yWhen you press (Mute) button, standby LED (Red) blinks slowly.
yWhen this unit reaches minimum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds and blinks slowly.
yWhen this unit reaches maximum volume, standby LED (Red) turns on for 2 seconds.
yWhen you press volume (o/p) button continually, standby LED (Red) blinks quickly.
, Note

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Useful functions for using the unit.
Function Description To do Do this
TV Remote On/
Off
(Page 28)
It allows you to control the
volume of this unit by your TV
remote control even by other
company’s product.
Initial setting of this function
was set to on.
ON Press and hold BASS BLAST on the remote
control for about 2 seconds.
The standby LED blinks once.
OFF Press and hold DTS V:X on the remote
control for about 2 seconds.
The standby LED blinks once.
BT Lock On/Off
(Page 32)
It allows you to connect a
Bluetooth deivce only on
Bluetooth and LG TV functions.
Initial setting of this function
was set to off.
ON Press and hold AUTO POWER ON on the
remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth function.
The standby LED blinks once.
OFF Press and hold AUTO POWER OFF on
the remote control for about 2 seconds in
Bluetooth function.
The standby LED blinks once.
Auto Power
On/Off
(Page 29)
It allows the unit to turn on
and off automatically by input
signals :
Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth
Initial setting of this function
was set to on.
ON Press AUTO POWER ON on the remote
control.
The standby LED blinks once.
OFF Press AUTO POWER OFF on the remote
control.
The standby LED blinks once.
Surround On/
Off
(Page 17))
It allows you to enjoy surround
sound with rear speakers.
Initial setting of this function
was set to off.
ON Pess REAR o on the remote control for
about 2 seconds.
The standby LED blinks once.
OFF Pess REAR p on the remote control for
about 2 seconds.
The standby LED blinks once.