LG GP3 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
GAMING SPEAKER
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
Model
GP3
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2112_Rev01
MFL71861502

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Gaming Speaker Quick Guide
Connecting and Using the Speaker
c
ab
A
AAC Adapter (Not supplied)
aCharge the speaker before using it by opening the rear cover and
connect the speaker to an AC adapter(not supplied).
Note
• When you use the supplied USB cable, please use a separate USB port. The black USB port is for data transfer
or charging, and white USB port is only for charging.
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bConnect the speaker to the PC via a USB cable ([See
“Connecting via USB Cable” on page 10.)
AConnect the speaker to the PC via a USB C-type cable.
BPress the Power button on the speaker to turn it on.
CPress the Function button on the speaker repeatedly until the function LED turns white.
If you are using a voice chat through integrated microphone or headset, press the Microphone button.
cConnect the speaker to a smartphone via Bluetooth ([See
“Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 13.)
APress the Power button on the speaker to turn it on.
BPress the Function button on the speaker repeatedly until the function LED turns blue.
CPress the Settings button on the smartphone and select Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth function. (
Off > On)
DFind "LG-GP3 (XX)" on the device list on the smartphone and connect to it. Once the smartphone is
connected via Bluetooth, the Function LED turns blue.
EOn the smartphone, play a music of your choice
dConnecting the LG XBOOM App ([See “Connecting to the
GAMING SPEAKER App” on page 19.)
AFind the LG XBOOM app on the Google Play or App Store and install it on your smartphone.
BRun the LG XBOOM app and use more features (EQ , Voice Chat, Setting etc.)
Press and hold the Headset button for 2 seconds to turn the logo lighting on or off.
If you are using a headset or earphones, connect it to the terminal.

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Table of Contents
Gaming Speaker Quick Guide
2Connecting and Using the Speaker
Exploring the Product
5Top
7Back
Charge
8Charging the Battery
9Checking Battery Status
Connecting via USB Cable
10 Connecting to PC for Gaming
12 Using Voice Chat
Connecting to Bluetooth
13 Connecting Smartphone to the Speaker via
Bluetooth
16 Connecting Two Bluetooth Devices to the
Speaker
17 Talking on the Phone Hands-free
18 Using Voice command
Connecting to the GAMING
SPEAKER App
19 Installing app
20 Installing PC app
Additional Functions
21 Setting Sound Effects
25 Resetting the Speaker
25 Resetting Bluetooth
26 Using Auto Power Off
Safety Precautions
27 Safety and Regulatory
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
30 Troubleshooting
Appendix
32 Specications
33 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
34 Open Source Software Notice Information
34 Handling the Product

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Exploring the Product
Top
a b c e
f
d
aPower Turns the speaker on or off.
Power LED Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to check the battery level
while the power or the speaker is on. ([See “Checking Battery Status” on page
9.)
Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function.
Input Mode/Function How to Use
USB/Bluetooth Press the button.
Connect to another smartphone Press and hold the button for 2
seconds.
Reset Bluetooth Press and hold the button for 7
seconds.
Function LED Indicates the input mode or Bluetooth connection status.
LED Input
Mode LED Status Description
USB Turns on in
white. Connect to the PC.
Bluetooth Blinks in blue. Ready for Bluetooth device
connection.
Bluetooth Turns on in
blue. Connected to a Bluetooth device.
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Headset - Switches the sound output between the headset or earphones and the speaker
while the headset or earphones is connected.
- Press the button to receive an incoming call on the Bluetooth device while
Bluetooth is connected. ([See “Talking on the Phone Hands-free” on page
17.)
- Press and hold the button for 2 seconds while the speaker is on to turn the
logo lighting on or off.
Headset LED You can check the sound output status of the headset, earphones or the speaker.
bVolume You can turn the button to the right (+) or left (-) to adjust the sound volume.
cMicrophone - You can use voice chat while the speaker is connected to the PC via a USB
cable. ([See “Using Voice Chat” on page 12.)
- You can use voice command while the speaker is connected to Bluetooth. ([
See “Using Voice command” on page 18.)
- You can mute the sound of your own voice when talking on the phone through
the speaker while it is connected to Bluetooth. ([See “Talking on the Phone
Hands-free” on page 17.)
Microphone LED You can check the voice chat, voice command, and hands-free status.
dBuilt-in
microphone
You can use the built-in microphone for voice chat, voice command, and hands-
free functions.
eFPS /RTS /
EQ
Pressthebuttontoselectthedesiredsoundeldeffect.([See “Setting Sound
Effects” on page 21.)
FPS/RTS/EQ LED Youcanchecktheselectedsoundeldeffect.
flogo light You can adjust the logo light using the LG XBOOM app.

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Back
a b c
d
aRESET When the speaker does not function properly, use a sharp object such as a pin
to press the hole.
bDC IN 5 V 02 A Plug in a USB (C-Type) cable to connect the speaker to the PC.
Or connect an AC adapter to charge the speaker.
cPlug in the headset or earphones wire to connect it to the speaker.
• The microphone on the headset can only be used for voice chat in the USB
mode.
dBack Cover Make sure to fully close the back cover after use.
>CAUTION
Use caution when handling the speaker. The speaker on the rear is exposed. Avoid making contact with the
exposed speaker.

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Charge
Charging the Battery
Thespeakerisabuilt-inbattery.Makesuretochargethebatterysufcientlybeforeuse.
a Open the back cover and connect the USB cable to DC IN 5 V 02 A port of the speaker.
b Connect the supplied USB cable to the AC adapter.
c Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
ab
a
b
Note
• It takes about 3.5 hours to fully charge the speaker. The charging time may differ depending on the battery
status or the speaker operation status.
• Once the battery is fully charged, you can use the speaker for about 6 hours.
- This is based on a continuous use with the volume level at 50% and the logo light and sound effects off. It
may vary depending on the battery or the operation status.
>CAUTION
AC adapter is not supplied. It is recommended that you use the 5 V AC adapter approved by LG Electronics Inc.
(more than 2 A) with this speaker because of danger of explosion. If you do not use the recommended adapter,
charging is unavailable or charging time may differ.
Charge

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Checking Battery Status
Charging Status
Once the battery charging starts, the power LED indicates the charging status.
LED LED Status Battery Status
Turns on and off in green 15
seconds. Charging is complete.
It is red. Charging is in progress.
Note
• Playing tracks while charging may lengthen the charging time.
Use Status
When you turn on the speaker or press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds, the power LED is turned on
for 3 seconds according to the battery status.
LED LED Status Battery Status
Turns on in green. The battery level is above 70%.
Turns on in amber. The battery level is between
10~70%.
Blinks in red.
The battery level is below 10%,
and the battery needs to be
charged.
Note
• The battery status cannot be checked while charging.

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Connecting via USB Cable
You can connect the device to a gaming PC to enjoy deep and rich sounds.
You can play your PC games with more realistic sounds.
Connecting to PC for Gaming
Please check the following rst.
• This product can be used with gaming PCs and laptops that support UAC* (USB Audio Class)
• GP3supportsUAC*1.0specication.
- It is not supported when connecting devices other than a PC or laptop via USB cable.
* UAC(USB Audio Class): Digital audio connection standard that uses a USB interface.
• ItmaynotworkproperlydependingonthespecicationsofdevicethatsupportUAC(USBAudioClass)
For more information, contact your device manufacturer.
• Thespeaker’sPCspecicationsareasfollows:
- Windows OS: 10 version (20H2)
- MAC OS: 11.2 version
It is recommended to use the speaker with this version or later.
• If PC's Speaker be set up 7.1 channel on PC it could be better the FPS sound effect.
a Open the back cover of the speaker and connect the DC IN 5 V 02 A to the PC’s USB terminal via
a USB cable.
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b Press the Power button on the speaker to turn it on.
c Press the Function button repeatedly until the function LED turns white.

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Using Voice Chat
a Voice chat can be used in the USB mode. Connect the speaker to the PC via a USB cable. ([See
“Connecting via USB Cable” on page 10.)
b Press the Microphone button on the speaker to turn the built-in microphone or a microphone of headset
on or off.
LED LED Status Microphone Status
Turns on in green. The microphone is on.
Turns off. The microphone is off.
c Speak close to the microphone to talk to the person on the other end.
Note
• It is recommended to put the speaker in front of you to use it. This allows the speaker's microphone to pick up
your voice well.
• Please disable options (‘Noise Suppression’, ‘Echo cancellation’, etc.) in the voice chat program on PC. That
options might cause degradation of GP3 Voice Chat performance.
• Speaker's loud sound and outside sounds may result in making noise when using this function. It is
recommended to adjust the volume on the speaker to an appropriate level and use the speaker in a separate
space.
• Thegamesoundmaybetooloudandmufetheotherperson’svoiceortransmityourvoiceinalowersound
quiality. Adjust the background sound and sound effect volumes in the game settings appropriately.
• If you experience the following issues while using the Voice Chat, please perform see the Troubleshooting. ([
See “Troubleshooting” on page 30.)
- There is an echo-like howling.
- The voice from the other end sounds unclear.
- There is a time delay in communication.

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Connecting to Bluetooth
Connecting Smartphone to the Speaker via Bluetooth
You can play tracks or run a music app on a Bluetooth device and enjoy the sounds through the speaker.
Please check the following rst.
• The speaker’s Bluetoothspecicationsareasfollows:
- Bluetooth version: 5.0
- Bluetooth codec: SBC
• This product supports Bluetooth devices such as smartphones and laptops. How to connect the
devices to the speaker may differ depending on device types and models. For information on how to
connect the device, refer to the user manual of the external device to be connected.
Select the [Bluetooth] menu on the smartphone's Settings screen. The menu access method may differ
depending on the smartphone manufacturer and model.
a Press the Power button on the speaker to turn it on.
b Press the Function button on the speaker repeatedly until the function LED starts to blink in blue to
enable Bluetooth.
c Tap the Setting ( / ) button on your smartphone and select Bluetooth.
<Android Phone> <iPhone>
d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > On)
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e You will see a list of connectable devices on the smartphone screen. Find and tap “LG-GP3 (XX)".
LG-GP3 (XX)
- Once the speaker and the smartphone are connected via Bluetooth, the Function LED turns blue.
f If "LG-GP3 (XX)" does not appear on the list, tap on the Refresh icon on an Android phone or restart
Bluetooth on an iPhone.
Bluetooth
LG-GP3 (XX)
Bluetooth devices
LG Smart Phone
On
AVAILABLE DEVICES
<Android Phone> <iPhone>
g Select and play a track on the smartphone.
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Note
• XX are the last two digits of the Bluetooth address. An example would be “LG-GP3 (08)”.
• The closer the Bluetooth device is to the speaker, the better connection you will get.
• If no Bluetooth device is connected to the speaker, the function LED blinks in blue. Connect the device again.
• Adjust the volume of the Bluetooth device to an appropriate level when using it.
• Once the connection was established between the product and the Bluetooth device, you only need to select
Bluetooth mode by pressing the Function button of the speaker while the Bluetooth device's Bluetooth
function is turned on.

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Connecting Two Bluetooth Devices to the Speaker
Multi phone pairing
a Connect one Bluetoothdevicetothespeakerrst.([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 13.)
b Press and hold the Function button on the speaker for 2 seconds. The function LED will start to blink in
blue to indicate that Multi phone pairing is enabled.
c Connect a different Bluetooth device to the speaker within 1 minute. ([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on
page 13.)
d Once both the Bluetooth devices are connected to the speaker, the function LED turns blue.
Note
• Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected to the speaker at the same time.
• When two Bluetooth devices are connected at the same time, the speaker channels the sounds of only one of
them.Youneedtostoptheplaybackontherstdevicetoplaythesoundsoftheotherone.
• If you turn the speaker off and back on while two Bluetooth devices are connected, only the device connected
later is automatically connected.
• In the Multi phone pairing state, the LG XBOOM app does not work at the same time on two devices with the
same operating system.

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Talking on the Phone Hands-free
a Connect a smart device to the speaker. ([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 13.)
b When you receive a phone call on the smartphone, operate as in the table below:
LED Function How to Use
Receiving phone call Press the Headset button then LED turns on in green.
Ending phone call Press the Headset button LED turns off.
Declining incoming call Press and hold the Headset button for 2 seconds.
Muting voice while taking
on the phone Press the Microphone button then LED turns on in red.
Note
• While this function is being used, the voice command function is disabled.
• If both of the smartphones connected via Multi phone pairing are simultaneously used for phone call, the
hands-free function may not work properly.
• Red LED during a phone call indicates that voice is muted. Press the Microphone button to cancel muting.

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Using Voice command
You can turn on the Google Assistant or Siri function on your smartphone and use voice command through the
speaker’s microphone.
Please check the following rst.
• Use a smart device that provides a voice command function.
• This function may not work depending on the Bluetooth device.
a Connect the smartphone to the speaker via Bluetooth. ([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 13.)
b Press the Microphone button. When voice command is enabled, the microphone LED turns green.
c Say a desired voice command for Google Assistant or Siri close to the speaker’s microphone.
Note
• While the hands-free function is being used, this function is disabled.
• If the voice command time limit is exceeded on the smartphone, the function is disabled automatically.
• Android devices may not support this function in some countries according to Google policies.
• If voice command does not work, check the smartphone.

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Connecting to the GAMING SPEAKER
App
Use the various functions of the speaker on the LG XBOOM app and PC App.
Please check the following rst.
• The LG XBOOM app is available in the versions listed below.
- Android OS: Version 5.0 or higher
- iOS OS: Version 10 or higher
(Minimum supported versions for each OS may change later.)
• The PC app is available in the version below.
- Supported PC OS : Windows 10 (20H2 or higher) / 11
Installing app
To install the LG XBOOM app, scan the QR code with an app or install LG XBOOM on the Google Play or App
Store.
Downloading with a QR code
a Scan the QR code to the right with a QR code scan app.
b You will be directed to the page where you can download the LG XBOOM app. Tap the app to install it.
(Android Phone OS) (iPhone OS)
Connecting to the LG XBOOM App

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Downloading in Google Play or App Store
a Find the LG XBOOM app on the Google Play or App Store and install it on your smartphone.
Android™ Phone iPhone
b Connect the smartphone to the speaker via Bluetooth. ([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 13.)
c Open the LG XBOOM app installed on the smartphone.
d Follow the instructions on the LG XBOOM app. Agree to the Terms of Service, notice windows, access
settings, etc.
e Start using the various functions on the LG XBOOM app.