LG GP9 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
GAMING SPEAKER
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
Model
GP9
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2106_Rev01
MFL71842701
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Gaming Speaker Quick Guide
Connecting and Using the Speaker
a
OPTICAL
OUT
b c
d
aCharge the speaker before using it by opening the rear cover and
connecting the speaker to the charging adapter.
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.
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cConnect the speaker to the Game Console via an optical cable ([
See “Connecting via Optical Cable” on page 13.)
AConnect the speaker to the Game Console via an optical 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 red.
dConnect the speaker to a smartphone via Bluetooth ([See
“Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 15.)
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-GP9 (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
eConnecting the LG XBOOM App ([See “Connecting to the LG
XBOOM App” on page 21.)
AFind the LG XBOOM app on the Play Store 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 or use the App to turn the front 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 via Optical Cable
13 Connecting to Game Console (OPTICAL OUT)
for Gaming
Connecting to Bluetooth
15 Connecting Smartphone to the Speaker via
Bluetooth
18 Connecting Two Bluetooth Devices to the
Speaker
19 Talking on the Phone Hands-free
20 Using Voice command
Connecting to the LG XBOOM
App
21 Installing app
Connecting to an External Device
23 Connecting via 3.5 mm Stereo Cable
Additional Functions
24 Setting Sound Effects
25 Resetting the Speaker
25 Resetting Bluetooth
26 Using Auto Power Off
27 Attaching the ferrite core (optional)
Safety Precautions
28 Safety and Regulatory
Before Reporting Product
Malfunction
31 Troubleshooting
Appendix
33 Specications
34 Registered Trademarks and Licenses
35 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/OPTICAL/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.
OPTICAL Turns on in
red. Connect to the gaming console.
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
19.)
- Press and hold the button for 2 seconds while the speaker is on to turn the
front 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 20.)
- 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 19.)
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
Pressthebuttontoselectthedesiredsoundeldeffect.([See “Setting Sound
Effects” on page 24.)
FPS/RTS/EQ LED Youcanchecktheselectedsoundeldeffect.
fFront light You can adjust the front light on the LG XBOOM app.
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Back
a b c d e f
g
aDC IN Connect an AC adapter to charge the speaker.
bPlug in a USB (C-Type) cable to connect the speaker to the PC.
cOPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the speaker to the gaming console.
dRESET When the speaker does not function properly, use a sharp object such as a pin to
press the hole.
eAUX OUT You can connect an external device to the speaker via a 3.5 mm stereo cable to
enjoy music.
fPlug 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.
gBack 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
Thespeakerisabuilt-inbattery.Makesuretochargethebatterysufcientlybeforeuse.
a Open the back cover and plug the AC adapter into the DC IN terminal.
b Plug the power cable into the AC adapter.
c Plug the power cable connected to the AC adapter into an outlet.
a
b
c
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 5 hours.
- This is based on a continuous use with the volume level at 50% and the front light and sound effects off. It
may vary depending on the battery or the operation status.
>CAUTION
Make sure to use the provided AC adapter. Using a different AC adapter may result in malfunctioning, longer
chargingtimeorreaccident.
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, laptops or game console* that support UAC** (USB Audio
Class)
- PCs, laptops: with UAC2.0
- Game console (PlayStation 4/5): UAC1.0 support
* Using the PlayStation 4 or 5 should be changed to the UAC 1.0 setting via the LG XBOOM app.
** UAC(USB Audio Class): Digital audio connection standard that used a USB interface and distinction
between 1.0 and 2.0 by the transmission speed and data size that support.
• ItmaynotworkproperlydependingonthespecicationsofdevicethatsupportUAC(USBAudioClass)
For more information, contact your device manufacturer.
• Thespeaker’sPCspecicationsareasfollows:
- Window OS: 10 version 20H2
- MAC OS: 11.2 version
It is recommended to use the speaker with this version or later.
• Connecting a monitor or some mobile phone to the speaker via USB C to USB C cable may result in a no
sound.
• If PC's Speaker be set up 7.1 or 5.1 Surround on PC it could be better the FPS sound effect.
a Open the back cover of the speaker connect the 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 your front and use it. The speaker's microphone 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 GP9 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.
• Thegamesoundmaybetooloudandmufetheotherperson’svoiceortransmityourvoicelowersound
quality. 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 31.)
- 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 via Optical Cable
You can enjoy deep and rich sound by connecting the product to a device such as a game console.
You can play your games with more realistic sounds.
Connecting to Game Console (OPTICAL OUT) for Gaming
a Iftheopticalcableterminalhasacover,rstremovethecoveratbothends.
b Open the back cover of the speaker and connect the speaker’s OPTICAL IN terminal with the Game Console
OPTICAL OUT terminal via the optical cable.
c Press the Power button on the speaker to turn it on.
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d Press the Function button repeatedly until the function LED turns red.
Note
• Prepare an optical cable. If you do not have an optical cable, you should purchase it separately.
• This speaker supports only PCM and Dolby sources in the Optical mode. Other types of sources may not sound
at all or sound distorted. If there is no sound, change the sources to PCM or Dolby from the game console.
• When an extra device connection is not working well via a Optical cable, contact your device manufacturer
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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 Bluetoothspecicationsareasfollows:
- Bluetooth version: 5.0
- Bluetooth codec: SBC, AAC
• 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-GP9 (XX)".
LG-GP9 (XX)
- Once the speaker and the smartphone are connected via Bluetooth, the Function LED turns blue.
f If "LG-GP9 (XX)" does not appear on the list, tap on the Refresh icon on an Android phone or restart
Bluetooth on an iPhone.
Bluetooth
LG-GP9 (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-GP9 (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 Bluetoothdevicetothespeakerrst.([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 15.)
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 15.)
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.Youneedtostoptheplaybackontherstdevicetoplaythesoundsoftheotherone.
• If you turn the speaker off and back on while two Bluetooth devices are connected, only the device connected
later is automatically connected.
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Talking on the Phone Hands-free
a Connect a smart device to the speaker. ([See “Connecting to Bluetooth” on page 15.)
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 15.)
b Press the Microphone button. When voice command are 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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