User Manual LG Electronics SN8YG 3.1.2 Channel High Res Audio Sound Bar

• User Manual - (English)
• User Guide - (English)

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Rear panel
• Remote control
• Collecting
• Troubleshooting

User manual Sound Bar

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse

Front panel

	(Standby) - Switches the unit ON or OFF
	F (Function) - Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly. Input source / Function Display Wi-Fi WI-FI Bluetooth BT Optical ARC e-ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) OPT/HDMI ARC HDMI IN 1 HDMI1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI2 USB USB You can use Bluetooth function after making Wi-Fi network connection by using Google Home app.
	(Volume) - Adjusts volume level
	Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
	(Mic mute) - Disables the detect voice recognition by pressing on the unit. All the Google Assistant LED turns amber and “The mic is muted.” is heard. To cancel it, press on the unit again. Google Assistant LED turns off and “The mic is back on.” is heard.
	Enables Google Assistant to receive your voice commands. To cancel it, press again. (Page 38)
	Microphone
	Remote sensor
	Google Assistant LED - Changes LED status according to Google Assistant performance. LED Status Description All four LEDs are on. Ready to listen to your voice command All four LEDs blink Responds to your voice command. Microphone is off and the solid amber LED will be on. Voice recognition is disable
	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.
	Precautions in using the touch buttons Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. - In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using. Do 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 Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the function correctly. Be 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.

Rear panel

	DC IN - Connect to the AC adapter
	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.
	HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) - Connect the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV
	OPTICAL IN - Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV.
	USB Port - Connect USB memory device to the USB port on the back of the unit.

Remote control

Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with and matched correctly.

Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

1	(Standby) - Switches the unit ON or OFF Networked standby: It allows the unit to switch to standby mode. To turn on Networked standby function, Press . To turn off Networked standby function, press for about 3 seconds
2	VOL (Volume) - Adjusts speaker volume
3	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. TV remote: It allows you to control the volume of this unit by your TV remote control even by other company’s product. (Page 47) 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
4	(Skip) - Press to go to next or previous file
5	(Play/Pause) - Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
6	(Night time) - It is useful when you want to watch movies at low volume late at night. It makes to reduce the sound intensity and improve fineness and softness. Press to activate Night time mode. To cancel it, press again.
7	AUTO POWER - It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signal: Optical (Page 47)
8	F (Function) - Select the function and input source by pressing F repeatedly.
9	(Mute) - Press to mute your unit. To cancel it, press again
10	Enables Google Assistant to receive your voice commands while watching TV (not necessary when listening to music through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, you can just say “Hey Google”). To cancel it, press again. (Page 36)
11	(Sound tuning) - Adjusts sound level of each speaker. Select the speaker you want to adjust by using and adjust the sound level by using , and adjust the sound level by using VOL Adjusting rear speakers level is applied only when the rear speakers are connected. , See the page 13 for more information of speakers. Display Description Surround sound: It allows you to enjoy surround sound with rear speakers. (Page 22) To turn on or off the surround sound, press and hold for about 3 seconds and press it again.
12	(Information) -You can display various information of the input source by pressing . -Wi-Fi: Connected Application name -BT (Bluetooth): Connected Bluetooth device name -OPT (Optical)/ARC/E-ARC/HDMI (HDMI IN): Audio format -USB: File information contained on a USB.
13	REPEAT -Press REPEAT to select desired repeat or random mode.
14	FOLDER - Searches a folder on USB device.

Speakers position

1. Center speaker
2. Front speakers
3. Top speakers
4. Subwoofer
5. Rear speakers

You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S)

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 26 - 32)

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 reflections.

For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below.

Note

• If 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.
• The illustration above may differ from actual units.
• You can enjoy surround sound by using Wireless Rear Speaker kit. Wireless Rear Speakers Kit sold separately (SPK8-S).

Mounting the unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution

Because it is difficult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.

Preparation materials

Note

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting

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.

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.

Collecting

Network connection

You can enjoy various functions of this sound bar by connecting to network and your smart device with “Google Home” app.

The “Google Home” app is required to connect the sound bar wirelessly to the network.

Note

In a network environment (Router, Internet and Internet Service Provider) that supports both IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when connecting to the network.

You can check the each network status by selecting the settings of My Speakers ([Settings]>[IP Info.]) on the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app.

Installing “Google Home” App

The “Google Home” app allows you to use various functions of this speaker through your smart device.

Requirements before setup

• A wireless router must be connected to the internet. A smart device such as Android or iOS devices must be connected to the wireless router via Wi-Fi connection.
• It needs Google account to use this app. During connect Wi-Fi, this app may request to create Google account.

Through “Google Play” or “App Store”

1.Tap the“Google Play Store” icon or “App Store” icon on your smart device.

2.Type in “Google Home” in the search bar and tap “Search” on “Google Play” or “App Store”

3.Select “Google Home” in the search result list to download.

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.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the sound bar 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.

Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold Separately) connection

Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

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.

- Pairing is completed. The green LED on the rear of the 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.

Rear speakers connection (Sold Separately)

Connecting the rear speakers

1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminal marked + (plus).

2. Connect the wireless receiver and the rear speakers (left, right) with the speaker cables.

LED indicator of wireless receiver

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Setting up the wireless receiver for the first time

1.Connect the power cord to the wireless receiver to the outlet.

2.Turn on the main unit: The sound bar and wireless receiver will be automatically connected.

- Yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver turns on.

Manually pairing wireless receiver

When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear speakers do not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.

1. Press PAIRING on the rear of the wireless receiver.

- The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver blinks quickly.

2. Turn on the main unit

- Paring is completed. The yellow - green LED on the wireless receiver turns on.

Surround sound

You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the input sound source with rear speakers.

If you turn on the surround function, the whole speaker outputs sound.

When you turn off the surround function, the speakers output sound as an original input sound channel.

To turn on surround function, press and hold on the remote control for about 3 seconds and press it once again while “OFF - SURROUND” is scrolled.

To turn off surround function, press and hold on the remote control for about 3 seconds and press it once again while “ON - SURROUND” is scrolled.

How to Affix the Ferrite Core

Ferrite core may not be provided depending on each nation’s regulations.

Affix the Ferrite Core for speaker cables

You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference.

1.Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.

2.Wind the speaker cables around the ferrite core twice.

3.Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

Troubleshooting

General

Network

Application

NOTES to use wireless

NOTES to release Demo mode