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LG S40T Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Wireless
Soundbar
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for
future reference.
Model
S40T (S40T, SPT4-W)
www.lg.com
2312_Rev01
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Wireless Soundbar Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model S40T (S40T, SPT4-W) www.lg.com 2312_Rev01 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Soundbar Quick Guide

    Soundbar Quick Guide Installing and using the Product a Connect the soundbar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI cable. HDMI IN HDMI IN OPTICAL (ARC) HDMI OUT A Soundbar B Remote Control Receiver C Status LED (ABC) D Wireless Subwoofer - Install it close to the soundbar.
  • Page 3 Smartphone via LG Soundbar app” on page 33.) A Find and install the LG Soundbar 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 soundbar to the wireless subwoofer ([ See “Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually” on page 8.) If you see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. A Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Device 27 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 29 Connecting with an Optical Cable Using the Product as an Audio System 30 Connecting via Bluetooth 33 Connecting with a Smartphone via LG Soundbar app 35 Connecting to a USB Storage Device...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Connecting the Product You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the soundbar to the wireless subwoofer. Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the soundbar. Connect the soundbar 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 wireless subwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on 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 wireless subwoofer, it means that the soundbar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order. a Press the Power button on the soundbar to turn it off.

  • Page 9: Exploring The Product

    This turns the product on/off. Function Press the button repeatedly to select the desired function or input mode. • Optical/ARC: Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable, ARC, or LG Sound Sync • Bluetooth - Connects the product via Bluetooth - Connects the product to a TV that supports LG Sound Sync (Wireless) • USB: Connects the product to a USB storage device...
  • Page 10 Note • To reduce power consumption, the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device.
  • Page 11 Status LED On (White, Orange, Purple, Green, Yellow, Red) Blink Power on / Power off LED1 blinks red. Volume control • Volume up: The LEDs get brighter and light up one by one. • Volume down: The LEDs get darker and turn off one by one. • The volume reaches maximum, all LEDs blink red.
  • Page 12 Function OPTICAL/HDMI ARC LED1 lights up white. Bluetooth ready LED1 and LED2 blink white. Bluetooth LED1 and LED2 light up white. LED1 lights up purple.
  • Page 13 The other button inputs LED2 blinks red once when you press the button: Sound Effects (AI SOUND PRO , CINEMA , STANDARD , GAME ), Up/Down / Left/Right, Play/Pause...

  • Page 14: Back

    Back DC IN Plug in the AC adapter. to the product. HDMI™ d TV (ARC) Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product. USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product. OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product.

  • Page 15: Exploring Remote Control

    Exploring Remote Control You can use the remote to control all functions of the product, from turning the power on/off to enabling cinematic sound. Replacement of Battery Use AAA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance with the directions indicated.
  • Page 16 d Mute This turns off the sound from the product. e AI Sound Pro Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content. f Up/Down/Left/Right These buttons are used to adjust the settings of the convenient functions. Left/Right: If you play a previous song, press Left button. If you play a next song, press Right button.
  • Page 17 k Sound Tuning This adjusts the sound level of the connected speaker. Press the Sound Tuning button and then Left/ Right button to select the desired speaker before you press the Up/Down button to increase/decrease the sound volume. Adjustable speakers and adjustment ranges are as follows: • Subwoofer: -15 ~ 6 • Treble: -6 ~ 6 • Mid: -6 ~ 6...

  • Page 18: Various Settings For Convenience

    Various settings for convenience Convenient functions Auto Power This function automatically turns the product on or off when the TV or external device is turned on or off. When the connected device is turned on, the product turns on automatically and selects a function according to the input signal.

  • Page 19: How To Change The Settings

    How to change the settings a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and LED2 blinks white. b While the LED2 is blinking, press Left/Right button to choose the setting you want. c While the LED2 is blinking, press Up/Down button. If the setting is on or auto, LED1 blinks white. If the setting is off, LED3 blinks white.

  • Page 20: Sound Tuning

    Sound tuning You can adjust the sound level of each speaker and sound tone. a Press Sound Tuning button. The product enters the setting mode and displays the current level of the product. b Press Left/Right button to choose the speaker you want to adjust. c Press Up/Down button to adjust the sound level.

  • Page 21: Voice Feedback Function

    Voice feedback function When you select a function or sound, the current status of the product is guided by voice. (English voice only) You can turn this function on and off with app only. Note • Voice feedback and Soundbar volume level work together up to 13. However, the voice feedback volume level doesn't increase above 13.

  • Page 22: 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 23 • You can still use the product’s remote control even after connecting it to an LG TV. • To use LG Sound Sync, you may have to change the sound setting of your TV. It may vary depending on the TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    Connecting via Bluetooth 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 25: 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™...
  • Page 26 - 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 27: 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 Set-top box, DVD or Blu-ray player. Following the picture below, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the device to the HDMI IN terminal on the TV.
  • Page 28 c Press the Function button repeatedly until LED1 lights up white. 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).

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 technology - Codec: SBC, AAC...
  • Page 31 (iPhone) d Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > e You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap “LG S40T(XX)”. Bluetooth LG Smart Phone AVAILABLE DEVICES LG Smart Phone LG S40T(XX) Bluetooth devices...
  • Page 32 • 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 S40T(08)”.

  • Page 33: Connecting With A Smartphone Via Lg Soundbar 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 Soundbar app. Tap the app to install (Android Phone OS)
  • Page 34 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 Soundbar app to install it. (Android Phone) (iPhone) Note • Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    Connecting to a USB Storage Device Enjoy high-quality sound by connecting a USB storage device containing music files to the product. Connecting the product to a USB storage device a Plug the USB storage device into the USB port on the back of the product. • The product cannot play any devices connected via a USB storage device hub or a USB storage device cable.
  • Page 36 c Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control to enjoy the music. (Pause) (Play)
  • Page 37 • 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 38: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety and Regulatory 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 39 Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device. The LG limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of third party accessories.
  • Page 40 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 41: Prevention Of Product Misuse

    Prevention of product misuse To prevent misuse of the product, please be sure to check the contents below. Precautions for installing the product • Do not install the product in an unstable or vibrating place, such as on a shaking shelf or inclined surface.
  • Page 42 Precautions for using the product • Do not lift or move the product while it is operating. - Otherwise, it may cause a breakdown. • When moving the product, pull out the power cord and all cables connected to the product. - Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 43 - Otherwise, it may negatively affect your hearing ability. • The software of this product can be updated with the LG Soundbar app. Do not turn off the power of the product while updating the software. Once the update is complete, the product power turns off automatically.
  • Page 44 The following only applies to models with a remote control • Do not let children use the remote control. Keep the remote control out of reach of toddlers. • Do not let children put the remote control in their mouth. Make sure that children don’t swallow the remote control cover or a battery.

  • Page 45: Before Reporting Product Malfunction

    Before Reporting Product Malfunction Troubleshooting If you experience the following issues while using the product, please perform several checks, as they may not be malfunctions. General Errors Issue Solution The product • Unplug the power cables and any external devices such as your TV, subwoofer, or does not work amplifier from the product, then plug them in again.
  • Page 46 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 turned on in [LG Sound Sync].
  • Page 47 Problems in Wireless Connection Issue Solution There is radio • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as interference possible. • 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 48: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Power Consumption Refer to the main label. • Model : A702-230131W-M21 • Manufacturer : Dongguan Aohai Technology Co.,Ltd. AC adapter • Input : 100 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz • Output : 23.0 V 0 1.31 A Approx.
  • Page 49 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 Impedance 3 Ω Rated power 200 W RMS Max. Power 400 W RMS Approx.

  • Page 50: Registered Trademarks And Licenses

    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. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade Dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

  • Page 51: 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.

  • Page 52: Handling The Product

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

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