LG SPQ7-W Owner's Manual
LG SPQ7-W Owner's Manual

LG SPQ7-W Owner's Manual

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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
S75QR (S75QR, SPQ7-W), SPQ8-S (SPQ8-S, S78S2-S)
www.lg.com
2304_Rev02
Copyright © 2022-2023 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 S75QR (S75QR, SPQ7-W), SPQ8-S (SPQ8-S, S78S2-S) www.lg.com 2304_Rev02 Copyright © 2022-2023 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. OPTICAL HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI OUT A Sound bar B Remote Control Receiver / Status Display C Rear Speakers / Wireless Receiver D Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the sound bar.
  • Page 3 Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app” on page 43.) 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 or wireless receiver ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually”, “Manual connection” on page 8, 10.) If you see a red LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer or on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the speakers.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    39 Connecting with an Optical Cable Using the Product as an Audio System 40 Connecting via Bluetooth 43 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Sound Bar app 45 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 into the wireless subwoofer.
  • Page 7 Checking the connection with the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer. LED Color 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 back 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 Connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver Automatic connection After completing installation, the wireless receiver will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the wireless receiver in the following order. a Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals on the rear speakers (left, right). Connect the black striped cable to the negative terminal and the other cable to the positive terminal.
  • Page 10 Checking connection status with the LED color You can check the connection status with the LED on the front of the wireless receiver. LED Color Status Blinking green Connecting In progress Green Connected successfully Bad connection, or the receiver is in standby Power cable not connected Manual connection If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the...
  • Page 11 Attaching the ferrite core (optional) A ferrite core may not be provided depending on national standards. Attaching the ferrite core to the speaker cables Attach the ferrite core to the cables to reduce radio noise. a Pull Part [a] to open the ferrite core. b Wind the wireless receiver's speaker cables twice around the ferrite core.
  • Page 12: Enjoying Enhanced Sound

    Enjoying enhanced sound The surround sound function and the Multi-channel Experience allow 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 while the wireless rear speakers are connected, you can hear the following difference.
  • Page 13 Setting up surround sound 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 14 Plays sound from all speakers to enhance surround sound regardless of the channel configuration of the input source. You can control this function on the LG Sound Bar app. Note • It may not work depending on the selected sound effect.
  • Page 15 Surround sound function ON When the surround sound function is turned on, sound is output from all connected speakers regardless of whether the Multi-channel Experience is turned on or off. Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected All Sound Effects 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more...
  • Page 16 Surround sound function OFF When the surround sound function is turned off, sound is output differently from the connected speakers depending on whether the Multi-channel Experience is turned on or off. Multi-channel Experience ON Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected AI SOUND PRO Sound customized with artificial intelligence...
  • Page 17 Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected SPORTS Realistic sound like in a stadium 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more MUSIC Sound enriched with MERIDIAN technology 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more GAME Optimized sound for game 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+)
  • Page 18 Multi-channel Experience OFF Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected AI SOUND PRO Sound customized with artificial intelligence 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound. 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2.0 channels...
  • Page 19 Sound Effects Output Input Rear speakers not connected Rear speakers connected SPORTS Realistic sound like in a stadium 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more MUSIC Sound enriched with MERIDIAN technology 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more GAME Optimized sound for game 2.0 channels 5.1 channels or more BASS BLAST (BASS BLAST+)
  • Page 20: 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 40.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 34.) b Remote Control Receiver This receives wireless signals from the remote control.
  • Page 21 Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device.
  • Page 22: Back

    Back OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product. USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. HDMI IN Plug in an HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product. HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product.
  • Page 23: 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 40.) It allows you to pair your LG TV to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting with LG Sound Sync (Wireless)” on page 34.)
  • Page 24 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 optimized sound. • CINEMA: Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater. • CLEAR VOICE PRO: Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound.
  • Page 25 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/E-ARC/HDMI: Current sound source • USB: Current sound filename i Up/Down/Left/Right...
  • Page 26 k Settings It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, TV REMOTE, DISPLAY. 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 27 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 28 • 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 29 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 30 Using Display The status display can be controlled as auto, on, and off. Option Status display AUTO Dimmed after 20 seconds of button input. Always on Turned off after 20 seconds of button input. Activating/Deactivating the Display function a Press Settings button.
  • Page 31 c While the "AUTO-DISPLAY", "ON-DISPLAY" or “OFF-DISPLAY ” is scrolling in the status display, Press Up/ Down button to change the Display to “AUTO” or turn it on or off. AUTO-DISPLAY ON-DISPLAY OFF-DISPLAY 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.
  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 eARC/ARC) terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI IN (ARC) terminal on the TV as shown in the picture.
  • Page 36 Anynet+, etc. Using WOW Orchestra with LG TV The combination of the LG sound bar and the LG TV gives you the best listening experience to output sound simultaneously through both of them. This function is automatically activated when the sound bar is connected to the TV and you can choose it on the sound out menu on the TV.
  • Page 37: 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 38 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. When playing the video with Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X® technology, either “DOLBY ATMOS” or “DTS:X” will appear on the status display.
  • Page 39: 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 40: 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...
  • Page 41 (iPhone) d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap “LG S75QR (XX)” . Bluetooth LG Smart Phone AVAILABLE DEVICES LG Smart Phone LG S75QR (XX)
  • Page 42 • 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 S75QR (08)” .
  • Page 43: 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 44 Downloading from 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 45: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    • 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 minimize damage caused by data loss.
  • Page 46 USB storage devices supported • MP3 player • Flash MP3 player • USB flash device • USB 2.0 This product may not recognize 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 / 8 kbps - 320 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz / 64 kbps - 320 kbps...
  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48 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 49 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 center 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 50 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 51: 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’...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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 (0.116 bar) and at above 15,000 m (9.32 miles) altitude.
  • Page 54: 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 55 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.
  • Page 56 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 57: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Power Consumption Refer to the main label. • 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 58 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 220 W RMS Max. Power 440 W RMS Approx.
  • Page 59: Registered Trademarks And Licenses

    Copyright © 2012–2021 Dolby Laboratories. 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 60 For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies). DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 61: 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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