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OWNER'S MANUAL
Wireless
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
MODEL
GX (GX, SPN5-W)
www.lg.com
2104_Rev04
Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Wireless Sound Bar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL GX (GX, SPN5-W) www.lg.com 2104_Rev04 Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Getting Started Safety Information NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface CAUTION of the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION concerning the Power Cord DO NOT OPEN The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.
  • Page 3 Refers to alternating current (AC). LG Electronics will also provide open source code to Refers to direct current (DC). you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of Refers to class II equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    – Surround sound – How to Affix the Ferrite Core Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable – LG Sound Sync – Using an HDMI cable – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function – eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function –...
  • Page 5 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device Specifications – Controls connected Bluetooth device Handling the unit – Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK) Using BLUETOOTH App – Install “LG Sound Bar” App onto Your BLUETOOTH Device – Activate BLUETOOTH with “LG Sound Bar”...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    F (Function) - Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly. Input source / Function Display Optical OPT/HDMI ARC e-ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) Bluetooth LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV HDMI IN HDMI o/p (Volume) - Adjusts volume level.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel DC IN - Connect to the AC adapter. USB (Service only) - S/W download connector OPTICAL IN - Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV. HDMI IN - Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    BT (Bluetooth) connection Lock: It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth and LG TV functions. (Page 38) To turn on or off the Bluetooth connection lock, press and hold N for about 3 seconds and press it...
  • Page 10 Getting Started SOUND EFFECT - Selects a sound effect mode by using SOUND EFFECT. On Display Description Analyzes the property of the input sound and provides the AI SOUND PRO sound optimized for the content in real time. Reinforces the bass and powerful sound. BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.
  • Page 11 - OPT (Optical)/ARC/E-ARC/HDMI (HDMI IN): Audio format - BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name y Auto Power ON/OFF: It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals: Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth (Page 34) To turn on or off AUTO POWER function, press and hold J for about 3 seconds and press it again.

  • Page 12: Speakers Position

    Getting Started Speakers position Center speaker Front speakers Subwoofer Rear speakers You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S).

  • Page 13: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started > Caution Installing the sound bar y For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the do not install the unit on Metallic furniture other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Main Unit On A Wall

    Install the product only on a vertical wall. Do not install on a tilted wall that exceeds building standards or on the heavily titled wall or ceiling. LG is not responsible for problems caused by improper installation of the product, e.g., heavily tilted walls and ceilings.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Preparation materials 4. Fix the brackets with screws as shown in the illustration below. Unit For more information of fixing the screws, refer to the page 16. Wall bracket install guide Wall bracket Screws 5. Fix the hooks of the unit on the brackets as Wall plug shown below.
  • Page 16 Getting Started How to fix anchors and screws 5. Tighten screws for fixing the wall mount to the holes. At this time, tighten the screws to a torque (For installation on concrete wall) 12 kgf/cm 1 1. Drill holes in anchor locations with a drill bit of Ø...
  • Page 17 Getting Started > > Caution Caution y When you mount the unit on the wall, fix it y Install the product according to the carefully so as not to drop. instructions in the installation manual. Failure to install the product according to the y Do not install this product on a wall if it could instructions in the installation manual can be exposed to oil or oil mist.
  • Page 18 Getting Started > Caution Installing the stand y Do not install the product with bare hands. Fix the hooks of the unit on the stands as shown Be sure to wear work gloves. Attempting below. installation without work gloves may cause personal injury.

  • Page 19: Connecting

    Connecting Organizing cables Connecting the AC Adapter You can organize the cable with cable ties. 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.

  • Page 20: Wireless Subwoofer And Rear Speaker

    Connecting Wireless subwoofer Manually pairing wireless subwoofer When your connection is not completed, you can and rear speaker (Sold check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve Separately) connection the problem, follow the steps below. 1.

  • Page 21: Rear Speakers Connection

    Connecting Note Rear speakers connection (Sold y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) Separately) for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make Connecting the rear speakers sounds. y The closer the main unit and the subwoofer, 1.

  • Page 22: Surround Sound

    Connecting > Caution Manually pairing wireless receiver y Use the speaker supplied with this unit When your connection is not completed, you can only. Using any other speaker may cause see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear malfunction.
  • Page 23 Connecting Surround function ON Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch AI SOUND PRO 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch BASS BLAST 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST+ 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch...
  • Page 24 Connecting Surround function OFF Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch AI SOUND PRO 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch BASS BLAST 5.1 Ch BASS BLAST+ 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch STANDARD 5.1 Ch 7.1 Ch or more 2.0 Ch...

  • Page 25: How To Affix The Ferrite Core

    Connecting Note How to Affix the Ferrite Core y If there is a strong electromagnetic wave Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each product nearby, interference may occur. Put nation’ s regulations. the main unit and wireless receiver away from there.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Your Tv

    HDMI cable considering the state of the TV. You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’ s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is Using an OPTICAL cable compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync.
  • Page 27 LG Sound Sync with wired connection LG Sound Sync with wireless connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 . 2. Select the LG TV function by pressing F repeatedly.

  • Page 28: Using An Hdmi Cable

    HDMI IN of the TV that supports eARC or ARC reference your TV user manual.) function using an HDMI cable. y Depending on your LG TV model, you may - You can connect only one Sound bar to TV need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on compatible with eARC or ARC.
  • Page 29 Connecting What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. Controllable functions by LG TV’ s remote control: Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
  • Page 30 4.5 m). controls. y You cannot change the video resolution in the * Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ HDMI mode. Change the video resolution of (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), the connected component.
  • Page 31 Connecting Optional equipment connection DOLBY ATMOS® What is DOLBY ATMOS®? Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you’ve never before by overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound. DTS:X® What is DTS:X® 1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to In the real world, sound is all around us, moving freely HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as in any direction.
  • Page 32 Connecting HDMI IN connection OPTICAL IN connection You can enjoy the sound from the external device Connect an optical output jack of external devices to which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit. the OPTICAL IN jack. Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device 1.

  • Page 33: Operating

    Note y Make sure that the sound output of your TV is set to [External speaker]. y This function does not operate on LG TV’ s magic remote control. y This function may not work well when some TV control functions such as HDMI CEC, SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.

  • Page 34: Auto Power On/Off

    Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth. there is no signal for a certain period of time When you turn on your TV or an external device from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input (Optical/Wireless).

  • Page 35: Auto Function Change

    Quick Start This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical, This unit can stay in standby mode with low power HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes consumption, so that the unit can reduce boot time suitable function automatically.

  • Page 36: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    XX means the last two digits of address. For example, if your unit has a MAC Bluetooth profiles address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG GX(08)” on your Bluetooth In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, device. devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This y Depending on the Bluetooth device type, unit is compatible with following profile.
  • Page 37 Operating Note 4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, y If Bluetooth connection does not work well, “PAIRED” [ your device’ s name [ “BT” appears try pairing it again. on the display window. y The sound may be interrupted when the Note connection has interference by the other electronic waves.

  • Page 38: Controls Connected Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth device or some About “LG Sound Bar” App of TV operated differently. “LG Sound Bar” app brings a suite of new features to this unit. To enjoy more features, you are recommended to Bluetooth connection lock (BT download and install free “LG Sound Bar”...

  • Page 39: Activate Bluetooth With "Lg Sound Bar" App

    If you use “LG Sound Bar” app for operation, Store)” icon. there would be some differences between 2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Sound Bar” and “LG Sound Bar” app and the supplied remote search it.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or Bluetooth device. The AUTO POWER function y Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK. does not work. y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

  • Page 41: Notes To Use Wireless

    Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause & Solution The unit does not connect y Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 38) with Bluetooth device Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

  • Page 42: Notes To Release Demo Mode

    Troubleshooting NOTES to release Demo mode Symptoms Cause & Solution Can not change input source with F such as BT Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If that (Bluetooth), HDMI etc. and only [DEMO] indication doesn’t work, after setting the volume to 2, press and is showing in the front display.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Networked standby: 1.0 W (If all network ports are activated.) y Model: DA-50F25 y Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter y Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz y Output: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
  • Page 45 Appendix Wireless subwoofer Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance 3 Ω Rated Input Power 220 W RMS Max. Input Power 440 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

  • Page 46: Handling The Unit

    Appendix Handling the unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean y Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.

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