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OWNER'S MANUAL
LG Wi-Fi
Sound Bar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
To view the instructions of advanced features, visit http://www.lg.com and then download
Owner' s Manual. Some of the content in this manual may differ from your unit.
MODEL
SK9Y (SK9Y, SPK8-W)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. To view the instructions of advanced features, visit http://www.lg.com and then download Owner’ s Manual. Some of the content in this manual may differ from your unit.

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    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 Getting Started Symbols This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Refers to alternating current (AC). How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the Refers to direct current (DC). old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    – Additional information for HDMI Optional equipment connection – DOLBY ATMOS® – HDMI connection – OPTICAL IN connection – PORTABLE IN connection Network connection – Wired connection – Wireless connection “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” – Installing “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” App Works with the Google Assistant...
  • Page 5 – Adjust Sound level Standby mode – Standby mode – Network standby mode – Bluetooth standby mode Reset the Speaker Some of the content in this manual may differ from “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app depending on the application’ s version.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Symbol used in this manual LG Sound Sync Note Controls volume level of this unit by the remote Indicates special notes and operating features. control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync. > Caution Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages “LG Wi-Fi Speaker”...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Display Wi-Fi WI-FI Optical OPT/HDMI ARC LG Sound Sync (Wired) Bluetooth LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV HDMI IN HDMI IN Portable PORTABLE [ (Mute) : Mutes the sound. C / V (Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward. N (Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel A LED indicator D The buttons are located on the rear. Shows connection status. y White (Blinking): Waiting for network connection on Wi-Fi function y White (Staying on): Network connection is completed on Wi-Fi function or the other functions are selected.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    F HDMI OUT (TV ARC) Selects the function and input source. (WI-FI, Connect to HDMI IN (ARC) on TV. OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV, HDMI IN, PORTABLE) G HDMI IN p / o (Volume) Connect to device with HDMI OUT.
  • Page 10 : (Page 35) Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG Press AUTO POWER on the remote control Wi-Fi Speaker” app. and then press the button again. Initial setting of this function was set to on.

  • Page 11: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. You can mount the main unit on a wall. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 1. Match the TV’ s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to holes on the bottom of the unit. the position. 6.

  • Page 13: Positioning The Speakers (Optional)

    Getting Started Positioning the speakers (Optional) For the best surround sound, place the speakers as shown below. Note The illustration above may differ from actual units.

  • Page 14: Connecting

    Connecting Organizing cables Wireless subwoofer and rear speaker (Sold You can organize the cable with cable ties. Separately) connection 1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below. 2. Tighten cable ties. Wireless subwoofer connection LED indicator of wireless subwoofer LED Color Status Green...
  • Page 15 Connecting Note Manually pairing wireless subwoofer y It takes a few seconds (and may take longer) When your connection is not completed, you can for the main unit and the subwoofer to check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the communicate with each other and make wireless subwoofer does not make sound.

  • Page 16: Rear Speakers Connection (Sold Separately)

    Connecting > Caution Rear speakers connection (Sold y Use the speaker supplied with this unit Separately) only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction. Connecting the rear speakers y Be sure to match the speaker cable to the 1. Connect the black stripe wire to the terminal appropriate terminal on the components: + marked - (minus) and the other end to the to + and –...

  • Page 17: Surround Sound

    Connecting Surround sound Manually pairing wireless receiver When your connection is not completed, you can You can enjoy magnificent surround sound for all the see the red LED on the wireless receiver and rear input sound source with rear speakers. speakers are not made sound.
  • Page 18 Connecting Surround function ON Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch 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 MOVIE...
  • Page 19 Connecting Surround function OFF Output Sound Effect Input No rear speakers Rear speakers connected 2.0 Ch 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 MOVIE...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 on the remote control or 1 on the unit.

  • Page 23: Using An Hdmi Cable

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the y You can enjoy the TV audio through the TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

  • Page 24: Additional Information For Hdmi

    HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m). * Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), y You cannot change the video resolution in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution etc.

  • Page 25: Optional Equipment Connection

    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. For using DOLBY ATMOS® y DOLBY ATMOS® is available only in HDMI IN and ARC mode.

  • Page 26: Hdmi Connection

    Connecting HDMI 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 27: Portable In Connection

    Connecting PORTABLE IN connection Optional equipment connection You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. Listening to music from your portable player The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices. 1.

  • Page 28: Network Connection

    IPv4 and IPv6, the network automatically connects to IPv4 or IPv6 when connecting to the network. Modem You can check the each network status Server by selecting the settings of My Speakers ([Settings]>[IP Info.]) on the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app. Router Lan Cable...

  • Page 29: Wireless Connection

    Connecting “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” Wireless connection The “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app allows you to use various functions of this sound bar through your smart device: Enjoying music on your device and Modem home network server Server You can listen to the music on your smart device and home network server.

  • Page 30: Installing "Lg Wi-Fi Speaker" App

    1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play music and volume control. Store” icon. Requirements 2. Type in “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search bar and tap “Search” . y Google Assistant built-in device (Sold Separately) 3. Select “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” in the search result list y This unit must be connected to Internet.

  • Page 31: Operating

    Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook, Bluetooth device. etc. Your speaker appears as “LG SK9Y (XX:XX)” . y Version: 4.0 3. Select the “LG SK9Y (XX:XX)” . y Codec: SBC, AAC...
  • Page 32 Operating Note 4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, y This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing. “PAIRED” [ your device’ s name [ “BT” appears However it does not operate in the case on the display window. below: Note - When you restart this unit.

  • Page 33: Bluetooth Connection Lock (Bt Lock)

    [External speaker]. y Depending on the remote control, this function may not work well. 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: Av Sync

    Operating AV Sync Auto display Dimmer Mismatches may occur between the sound of the Display window will be darkened automatically if sound bar and the images of your TV. there is no key input for 15 seconds. In the case, this function can adjust the delay time. When you press any button, the display window will be brighten.

  • Page 35: Auto Power On/Off

    This sound bar automatically turns on and off by an function, it will be automatically turned off if input source : Optical, LG TV, Bluetooth or “LG Wi-Fi there is no signal for a certain period of time Speaker” app.

  • Page 36: Auto Function Change

    When you turns on your TV or an external device turn off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV. connected by the one among Optical or LG Sound It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off Sync (Optical or Wireless), this sound bar changes SIMPLINK.

  • Page 37: Sound Adjustment

    Operating Sound adjustment Adjust volume level automatically This unit supports Auto volume function that Setting sound effect automatically adjusts the volume level. When the output sound is too loud or too low, press This system has a number of pre-set surround sound AUTO VOL on the remote control.

  • Page 38: Standby Mode

    When you turn on the main unit in the Bluetooth standby mode, Bluetooth and LG TV are able to Standby mode connect even if network is not connected. Adjust volume level of the unit to minimum. And Option 1.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 40: Network

    Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” properly? y Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the back of the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” and to your wireless router. If you restart the router? y You need to turn the speaker’...

  • Page 41: Application

    Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app. y Make sure that the “LG Wi-Fi Speaker” app is the latest version. y Make sure that the speaker’ s front LED turns from red to white.

  • Page 42: Notes To Release Demo Mode

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

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3), registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth up to 192 kHz/24 bit (flac) SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3) Other trademarks and trade names are those of y The file requirements are not always compatible.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1200.0 mm X 58.0 mm X 145.0 mm Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %...
  • 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 200 W RMS Max. Input Power 400 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

  • Page 46: Handling The Speaker

    Appendix Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network When shipping the speaker Services Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker, for All information, data, documents, communications, maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, originally packed at the factory.

  • Page 47: Terms Of Use

    If you do not agree to these Terms amount specified below, but we are not responsible of Use, you may not access or use the LG Software. for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable .
  • Page 48 If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be access the Services, you are solely responsible for...
  • Page 49 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

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