LG SPM7A User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Wireless
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
MODEL
SPM7A (SPM7A, SPN5B-W)
2112_Rev01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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.
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: 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.
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 should 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.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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.
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.
CAUTION: Be careful to make sure children do not
put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.
* speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on
speaker cabinet. (enclosure)

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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.
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
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Table of Contents4
2 Connecting
17 Organizing cables (Optional)
17 Connecting the AC Adapter
18 Wireless subwoofer connection
18 – Wireless subwoofer connection
20 Connecting to your TV
20 – Using an OPTICAL cable
20 – LG Sound Sync
22 – Using an HDMI cable
22 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
22 – What is SIMPLINK?
23 – Additional information for HDMI
24 Optional equipment connection
24 – DOLBY ATMOS®
24 – DTS:X®
25 – HDMI IN connection
25 – OPTICAL IN connection
26 – USB connection
26 – Compatible USB devices
26 – USB device requirement
27 – Playable file
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Introduction
7 Front panel
9 Rear panel
10 Remote control
13 Speakers position
14 Installing the sound bar
15 Mounting the main unit on a wall
Table of Contents

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1
2
4
5
3
3 Operating
28 Basic operations
28 – USB operation
29 Other operations
29 – Using your TV remote control
30 – AUTO POWER On/Off
31 – Auto function change
31 – Quick Start
32 Using a BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology
32 – About Bluetooth
32 – Bluetooth profiles
32 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device
34 – Controls connected Bluetooth device
34 – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK)
34 Using BLUETOOTH App
34 – Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto Your
BLUETOOTH Device
35 – Activate BLUETOOTH with “LG Sound Bar”
App
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 Handling the unit

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Introduction
Symbol used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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Front panel
A
1 (Standby)
-Switches the unit ON or OFF.
F (Function)
-Select the function and input source by pressing Frepeatedly.
Input source / Function Display
Optical
ARC
LG Sound Sync (Wired)
OPT/HDMI ARC
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
HDMI IN HDMI
USB USB
o/p (Volume)
-Adjusts volume level.
BRemote sensor
C
Display Window
-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.

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Precautions in using the touch buttons
yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.
-In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using.
yDo not press the touch buttons hard to make it work.
-If you apply too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
yTouch the button that you want to work in order to operate the function correctly.
yBe careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can
cause malfunctions.
, 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
ADC IN
-Connect to the AC adapter.
BOPTICAL IN
-Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV.
CUSB Port
-Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.
D
HDMI IN
-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.
EHDMI OUT (TV ARC)
-Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV.

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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 4and 5
matched correctly.
Risk of re or explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
a1(Standby)
-Switches the unit ON or OFF.
bVOL (Volume) o/p
-Adjusts speaker volume.
c
C/V (Skip/Search)
-Press Cor V to go to next or previous le.
-Press and hold Cor V during playback and release it at the point you want.
d
N (Play/Pause)
-Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
yBT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth
and LG TV functions. (Page 34)
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.

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e
SOUND EFFECT
-Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT.
On Display Description
AI SOUND PRO Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the
sound optimized for the content in real time.
BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
STANDARD You can enjoy premium sound with MERIDIAN technology.
MOVIE You can enjoy more immersive and cinematic surround sound.
MUSIC You can enjoy more good sound for music source.
, When this unit detects DOLBY ATMOS or DTS:X stream, you cannot change sound effect to any
other. In this case, even though you press SOUND EFFECT, this unit does not respond. And you can
see only “NOT SUPPORTED” on the display window.
yTV remote: It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other
company’s product. (Page 29)
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
f
(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.
, See the page 13 for more information of speakers.
Display Description Range
WF Sub Woofer -15 ~ 6
C Center -6 ~ 6
OVC Overhead Volume Control -6 ~ 6
TRE Treble -5 ~ 5
BAS Bass -5 ~ 5
gF (Function)
-Select the function and input source by pressing Frepeatedly.
h[ (Mute)
-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
-USB: File information contained on a USB.
yAuto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals: Optical, LG
TV or Bluetooth (Page 30)
To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.
jREPEAT
-Press REPEAT to select desired repeat or random mode.
kFOLDER W/S
-Searches a folder on USB device.

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Speakers position
ab b
cc
d
aCenter speaker
bFront speakers
cTop speakers
dSubwoofer

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Installing the sound bar
You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the
other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
device you want. (Pages 20 - 26)
You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in
your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer
near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center
of the room to reduce the wall reections.
yIf the sound bar covers the remote sensor of
the TV, please separate distance between the
sound bar and TV by 10 ~ 15 cm (3.9 ~5.9
inch) or more.
yThe illustration above may differ from actual
units.
, Note
yFor best performance of wireless connection
such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer,
do not install the unit on Metallic furniture
because wireless connection communicates
through a module positioned on the bottom
of the unit.
yBe careful not to make scratches on the
surface of the Unit /Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.
> Caution

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Mounting the main unit
on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Because it is difcult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables
before installation.
> Caution
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket install guide
Screws
Screws (A)
Wall plug
Wall bracket
(Not supplied)
1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to
the position.
2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the
illustration below.
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
, Note

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5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw
holes on the bottom of the unit.
6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
, Note
yDo not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yDo not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
ySecure the unit rmly 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.
yWhen 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.
> Caution

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Connecting 17
Connecting
2
Organizing cables
(Optional)
You can organize the cable with cable ties.
1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown
below.
2. Tighten cable ties.
yAfter all connections are completed, you can
arrange cables as needed.
yCable ties are not provided.
, Note
Connecting the AC
Adapter
Connect the unit to the power supply with the
supplied AC adapter.
1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC IN adapter
input.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
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.
> Caution

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Connecting
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Wireless subwoofer
connection
Wireless subwoofer connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color Status
Green
(Blink)
The connection is trying.
Green The connection is completed.
Red The wireless subwoofer is in
standby mode or the connection
is failed.
Off (No
display)
The power cord of wireless
subwoofer is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for
the first time
1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the
wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and
the wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.
-Green LED on the rear of wireless subwoofer
turns on.
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can
check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the
wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve
the problem, follow the steps below.
1. Press PAIRING on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer.
-The green LED on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer blinks quickly.
(If the green LED does not blink, press and hold
the PAIRING.)
2. Turn on the sound bar.
-Pairing is completed. The green LED on the rear
of the wireless subwoofer turns on.

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yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
communicate with each other and make
sounds.
yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
the better sound quality. It is recommended
to install the main unit and the subwoofer as
close as possible and avoid the cases below.
-There is an obstacle between the main unit
and the subwoofer.
-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 (3.3 ft) to
prevent wireless interference.
!1 m
(3.3 ft)
, Note

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Connecting to your TV
Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical
digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of
the TV.
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the
unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
OPTICAL cable.
Optical
cable
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC by
pressing Frepeatedly.
You can see “OPT” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
yBefore connecting the optical cable, be sure
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover.
yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV
models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details,
reference your TV user manual.)
yIf this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC
at the same time, the ARC signal has a higher
priority.
, Note
LG Sound Sync
You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on
your TV.
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control:
Volume up/down, mute
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your equipment.
yYou 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 Specications, the volume
and mute of this unit synchronize with TV.
yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power.
yMake sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
LG Sound Sync.
-The unit is turned off.
-Changing the function to the others.
-Disconnecting the optical cable.
-Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance.
yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV when you set
AUTO POWER function to ON.
, Note