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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
DS65Q (DS65Q, SPQ5-W)
www.lg.com
2204_Rev02
Copyright © 2022 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 DS65Q (DS65Q, SPQ5-W) www.lg.com 2204_Rev02 Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Sound Bar Quick Guide

    Sound Bar Quick Guide Installing and using the Product a Connect the sound bar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI cable. HDMI IN HDMI IN OPTICAL (ARC) HDMI OUT HDMI IN OPTICAL IN (TV ARC) HDMI OUT A Sound bar B Remote Control Receiver / Status Display C Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar.
  • Page 3 Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app” on page 34.) A Find and install the LG Sound Bar app on Google Play or App Store from your smartphone. B You can get more information regarding its use by selecting [Help] in [Setting].
  • Page 4 Manually connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually” on page 8.) If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    30 Connecting with an Optical Cable Using the Product as an Audio System 31 Connecting via Bluetooth 34 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app 36 Connecting to a USB Storage Device Mounting the Product to a Wall...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Product You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer. Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the subwoofer in the following order. a Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
  • Page 7 Checking the connection with the LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer. LED Colour Status Blinking green Connecting in progress Green Connected successfully Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby Power cable not connected...
  • Page 8 Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
  • Page 9 Setting up surround sound The surround sound function allows you to hear immersive 3D sound produced by multiple audio channels from the speakers, regardless of the channels in the originally recorded content. For example, if you listen to music recorded in 2.0 channels with standard sound effects, you can hear the following difference.
  • Page 10 Turning surround sound on/off a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” . OFF-AUTO POWER b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” is scrolling in the status display, press Left/ Right button to select the surround sound setting.
  • Page 11 Speaker sound based on input channels Sound Effects Input Output AI SOUND PRO 2.0 channels Sound customised with artificial 5.1 channels or more intelligence 2.0 channels STANDARD You can enjoy optimised sound. 5.1 channels or more MUSIC 2.0 channels Sound enriched with MERIDIAN 5.1 channels or more technology.

  • Page 12: Exploring The Product

    It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 31.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 25.) b Remote Control Receiver This receives wireless signals from the remote control.
  • Page 13 Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device.

  • Page 14: Back

    Back HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN HDMI IN (TV ARC) HDMI OUT (TV ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. HDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product.

  • Page 15: Exploring Remote Control

    It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 31.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 25.)
  • Page 16 d Sound Effects Press the button to select the desired sound field. • AI SOUND PRO: Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content. • STANDARD: You can enjoy optimised sound. • MUSIC: Experience premium sound technology from MERIDIAN. • CINEMA: Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater. • DTS VIRTUAL : X: Sound with immersive and cinematic surround. • CLEAR VOICE: Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound • SPORTS: Realistic sound like in a stadium • GAME: Optimised sound for game...
  • Page 17 f Mute This turns off the sound from the product. g Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function. h Information View the connected input source or Bluetooth information. • BT: Connected Bluetooth device name • OPT/ARC/HDMI: Current sound source • USB: Current sound filename i Up/Down/Left/Right...
  • Page 18 k Settings It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, TV REMOTE. Press Settings button and select the setting by using Left/Right button before you press the Up/ Down button to turn on/off the setting. • AUTO POWER: When the TV or an external device is turned on or off, the product will also turn on or off automatically.
  • Page 19 Controlling the product with your TV’s remote control The product volume can be adjusted with LG TV Remote control as well as other brands. Functions controllable with a TV remote control Volume, mute on/off TV brands supported LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp Electronics, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio...
  • Page 20 • Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the TV's audio output is set to [External Speaker]. • You cannot control the product with the LG TV's Magic Remote Control. • When the SIMPLINK or Sound Sync functions of the TV are turned on, this function may not work properly.
  • Page 21 Using Night Time This reduces the general sound volume, but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds. This is useful when enjoying music or a movie late at night. Activating/Deactivating the Night Time function a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”...
  • Page 22 Using Quick start This reduces booting time by staying standby mode using low power consumption. Activating/Deactivating the Quick start function Press and hold button on the product for 3 seconds when the product is turn on. Then you can see “ON- QUICK START”...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Tv

    Connecting to the TV Connecting with an Optical Cable Transmit your TV’ s audio to the product by connecting it to the TV with an optical cable. You can add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound. Watching TV after connecting with an optical cable a If the digital cable terminal has a cover, first remove the covers from both ends.
  • Page 24 You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with an optical cable. You can only do so on a TV that supports the LG TV Sound Sync function. Check your TV’ s user manual to see if your TV is supported.

  • Page 25: Connecting With Lg Sound Sync (Wireless)

    Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless) You can adjust the volume with the LG TV remote control if the TV is connected to the product with LG Sound Sync (Wireless). Check out the TV user manual to see if your TV is supported.

  • Page 26: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting with an HDMI Cable You can transmit TV audio to the product by connecting the TV to the product with an HDMI cable. Add a variety of 3D effects to the original audio to fill the room with a deep, rich sound. Watching TV after connecting with an HDMI cable a Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI IN (ARC) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
  • Page 27 - Functions controllable with a SIMPLINK-compatible LG TV remote control: Power on/off, volume control, mute on/off, etc. • For more information on how to set up SIMPLINK, consult your LG TV’ s user manual. Note • The SIMPLINK function may not work properly depending on the status of the product or other connected devices.

  • Page 28: Connecting To An External Device

    Connecting to an External Device Connecting with an HDMI Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an HDMI cable and enjoy a deep and rich sound. Connecting an external device via HDMI a Connect an external device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player. Following the picture below, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the device to the HDMI IN terminal on the back of the product.
  • Page 29 c Press the Function button repeatedly until “HDMI” appears on the status display. d When the external device is properly connected to the product, you can listen to the sound of the device. Note • Please check the audio output settings in the Settings menu of your external device (ex. Blu-ray player or TV). The audio output should be set to [No encoding], [Bitstream], [Auto], or [Pass through].

  • Page 30: Connecting With An Optical Cable

    Connecting with an Optical Cable Connect the TV and external device (game console, DVD player, etc.) with an optical cable and enjoy a deep and rich sound. Connecting an external device via optical cable a Use the optical cable to connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the OPTICAL OUT terminal of your external device (ex.

  • Page 31: Using The Product As An Audio System

    Using the Product as an Audio System Connecting via Bluetooth You can play music files stored on a Bluetooth device, or run music apps to enjoy the music with this product. Please check the following first. • Bluetooth devices to be connected to the product should meet the following specifications. - Bluetooth 4.2 technology - Codec: SBC, AAC • Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type and model.
  • Page 32 (iPhone) d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap "LG DS65Q (XX)". LG DS65Q (XX) LG DS65Q (XX) f When the product is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you will see the status display change from “PAIRED”...
  • Page 33 • When using Bluetooth, you should adjust the volume level to an appropriate level. • XX is the last 2 digits of the MAC address of the product. For example, if the MAC address is 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, it will be displayed as “LG DS65Q (08)” .

  • Page 34: Connecting With A Smartphone Via Lg Sound Bar App

    Downloading with a QR code a Scan the QR code below with a QR code scan app. b You will be directed to a page where you can download the LG Sound Bar app. Tap the app to install it. (Android Phone OS)
  • Page 35 Downloading from the Google Play or App Store Go to the Google play or the App Store on your smartphone and search for the LG Sound Bar app to install it. (Android Phone) (iPhone) Note • Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    • Purchase a USB gender changer with a USB 2.0 extension cable. • USB devices with a large storage volume may take several minutes to browse through files. • LG Electronics is not responsible for any data loss. Please always back up the data on your USB storage device to minimise damage caused by data loss.
  • Page 37 USB storage devices supported • MP3 player • Flash MP3 player • USB flash device • USB 2.0 This product may not recognise some USB storage devices. Playable file specifications File extension Sampling frequency / Bitrate 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 8 kbps - 320 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 56 kbps - 128 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 64 kbps - 320 kbps File extension...

  • Page 38: Checking Before Mounting To A Wall

    Mounting the Product to a Wall Checking before mounting to a wall You can mount this product onto a wall. When mounting the product to the wall, follow the instructions below. Please check the following first. • It may be difficult to connect external devices and cables after wall-mounting. First, connect an external device with the proper connection cable to the product before mounting it to the wall. • Please note the following when you mount the product to the wall.
  • Page 39 Sold separately Bracket screws Wall plugs Note • Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the product. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
  • Page 40 Mounting the Product to a Wall a Find the wall bracket installation guide in the product package. b Align the “TV Bottom Line” on the wall bracket installation guide with the bottom of the TV, and attach it to the wall. Align the centre of the wall-mounted TV with the part marked “TV Center” in the installation guide. c With a pen, mark screw holes on the installation guide where the wall brackets will be attached.
  • Page 41 f Fix the brackets firmly to the wall using the wall plugs and screws. g Place the product on the brackets. Position the product on the brackets so the screw holes on the bottom of the product align with the screw holes on the wall bracket. h Firmly attach the product to the wall brackets using the screws provided.

  • Page 42: Organising Cables (Optional)

    Organising cables (Optional) You can organise the cable with cable holders. HDMI OUT (TV ARC) HDMI IN Note • After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed.

  • Page 43: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety and Regulatory CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 44 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. Check the specification page of this owner’ s manual to be certain of the current requirements. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
  • Page 45 For models using a battery This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. CAUTION: Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. For models using a built-in battery Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at above 15,000 m altitude. • replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types);...

  • Page 46: Before Reporting Product Malfunction

    LG Sound Sync • Check whether your TV supports LG Sound Sync. does not work • Check if the TV is properly connected to the product via an optical cable. - Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the function is...
  • Page 47 The product • Check the following and change the settings accordingly. volume is low - Run the LG Sound Bar app, tap the Settings button on the first screen, and change the [DRC] function to [Off] on the [Sound Settings] menu. - When the product is connected to a TV, press the Settings button on the TV remote control, select the [Speaker] menu, and change the [Digital Sound Output] setting from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
  • Page 48 Problems in Wireless Connection Issue Solution There is radio • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as possible. interference • Do not install the product on metal furniture. • Wireless communication may not work properly in weak signal areas. The Bluetooth • Do you hear noise or experience malfunctions when using Bluetooth? connection...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Refer to the main label. Power Consumption Networked standby: 1.0 W • Model: DA-50F25 • Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. • Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz • Output: 25 V 0 2 A AC adapter • Model: MS-Z2000R250-050D0-P • Manufacturer: MOSO POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  • Page 50 Wireless Subwoofer Power Requirement Refer to the main label on the Wireless Subwoofer. Power Consumption Refer to the main label on the Wireless Subwoofer. Type 1-way 1 speaker 3 Ω Impedance Rated power 200 W RMS Max. Power 400 W RMS Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

  • Page 51: Registered Trademarks And Licenses

    United States and other countries. © 2022 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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 52 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. “Made for iPhone, ” and “Made for iPod” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, or iPod, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 53: Open Source Software Notice Information

    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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