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OWNER’S MANUAL

Wi-Fi 

SOUND BAR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future 
reference.

Model

S95QR (S95QR, SPQ8-W, SPQ9-SL, SPQ9-SR)

2202_Rev01

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Summary of Contents for S95QR

Page 1: ... SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference Model S95QR S95QR SPQ8 W SPQ9 SL SPQ9 SR 2202_Rev01 www lg com Copyright 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...e or an HDMI cable HDMI OUT D E C c c B A OPTICAL IN HDMI d TV eARC ARC HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN ARC HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT a a b A Sound bar B Remote Control Receiver Status Display C Wireless Rear Speakers D Wireless Subwoofer Install it close to the sound bar E External Device Blu ray player game console etc ...

Page 3: ...ected to the product OPT ARC or E ARC will appear on the status display with a sound e Connecting the product to your smartphone via Wi Fi See Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi Fi on page 15 A Connect your smartphone to Wi Fi B Install the LG Sound Bar app on Google Play or the App Store C Run the LG Sound Bar app and follow the instructions D The product will connect to your smartphone and you ...

Page 4: ...r A Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off B Press the PAIRING button on the back of the disconnected wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers Check if each LED blinks green If you still see a red LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers press and hold the button on the back of the subwoofer or wireless rear speakers again C Press the Power button on ...

Page 5: ...e Using the Product as an Audio System 38 Connecting via Bluetooth 41 Connecting to a USB Storage Device 43 Using the LG Sound Bar app 44 Compatible with Google Assistant 45 Works with Apple AirPlay 46 Spotify Connect 47 Works with Alexa Mounting the Product to a Wall 49 Checking before mounting to a wall 52 Mounting the Product to a Wall 54 Mounting the Wireless rear speakers to a Wall Safety Pre...

Page 6: ...ss subwoofer and wireless rear speakers will automatically be connected to the sound bar Connect the sound bar to the subwoofer and wireless rear speakers in the following order a Plug the power cable into the wireless subwoofer b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet c Plug the power cables into the wireless rear speakers and arrange the power cables d Plug the p...

Page 7: ...peakers light up green Checking the connection with the LEDs on the back of the wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers You can check the connection status by looking at the LEDs on the back of the wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers LED Colour Status Blinking green Connecting in progress Green Connected successfully Red Bad connection or the subwoofer or wireless rear speakers are...

Page 8: ... of the wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers Check if the LED on the back of the subwoofer or wireless rear speakers is blinking green If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers press and hold the button on the back of the subwoofer or wireless rear speakers again Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually Connecting the wireless rear speakers manually c...

Page 9: ...re there are no obstacles between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer Keep the rear speakers at least 30 cm away from the TV or monitor To prevent wireless interference maintain a distance of at least 1 m between the sound bar or the wireless subwoofer wireless rear speakers and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves ex wireless routers microwave ovens etc ...

Page 10: ...ou 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 When the surround sound is off When the surround sound is on Note Speaker positions are as follows A Front speakers B Centre speaker C Top speakers D Top centre speaker E Surround Side speakers F Subwoofer G Rear top speakers H Rear speakers I...

Page 11: ...TO POWER is scrolling in the status display press Left Right button to select the surround sound setting You can see the status of the surround sound OFF SURROUND or ON SURROUND OFF AUTO POWER OFF SURROUND OFF NIGHT TIME OFF TV REMOTE c While the OFF SURROUND or ON SURROUND is scrolling in the status display press Up Down button to turn on or off the surround sound OFF SURROUND ON SURROUND ...

Page 12: ...s not connected Rear speakers connected AI SOUND PRO Sound customised with artificial intelligence 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels STANDARD You can enjoy optimised sound 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels ...

Page 13: ...DIAN technology 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2 0 channels 5 1 channels 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels CLEAR VOICE Voice sound clear improving the quality of voice sound 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels ...

Page 14: ...d like in a stadium 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels GAME Optimised sound for game 2 0 channels 5 1 channels DTS Other 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels BASS BLAST BASS BLAST Sound with reinforced bass 2 0 channels 5 1 channels 7 1 channels or more 7 1 4 channels ...

Page 15: ...ess router Make sure that they are both connected to the same Wi Fi network Does your smartphone have Bluetooth enabled Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone If Bluetooth is enabled you can easily connect to Wi Fi If Bluetooth is disabled the product may not be registered on the LG Sound Bar app The LG Sound Bar app is available in the versions listed below Android OS Version 5 0 or higher iOS OS Ve...

Page 16: ... App Store 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 iPhone OS Downloading on 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 ...

Page 17: ...he smartphone a Find and tap the LG Sound Bar app installed on your smartphone b Follow the instructions on the LG Sound Bar app You will need to agree to the terms of service Chromecast guide screen and location permission settings Turn on Wi Fi and Bluetooth c Select the product to connect This product will be indicated as LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX d Selec...

Page 18: ...p with Google Home app and add up to 4 devices as a speaker group Adding too many devices may become inconvenient when listening to music If you want to check or change the registered home s nickname or the product name connect to the Google Home app and tap the Device Settings button You cannot configure or control the product with the LG ThinQ app ...

Page 19: ... Press and hold the Wi Fi button on the top of the product until you hear a sound signal b You will see RESET appear on the status display and all wireless network settings on the product will be cleared Note Once you reset the product you will also need to reconnect the product to the smartphone via Wi Fi on the LG Sound Bar app How to deactivate the wireless network connection s Press and hold t...

Page 20: ... Connects the product via Bluetooth OPT HDMI ARC Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable ARC E ARC or LG Sound Sync HDMI1 Connects the product to an HDMI IN 1 input port HDMI2 Connects the product to an HDMI IN 2 input port USB Connects the product to a USB storage device Volume This adjusts the speaker volume with levels 0 to 40 Play Pause This allows you to pause or play musi...

Page 21: ... control d Status display Options such as input mode and volume are displayed in text If there is no active input for 15 seconds the status display will automatically dim When you press the button the status display will light up again Note To reduce power consumption the product will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no input signal from an external device ...

Page 22: ...to connect an external device to the product b HDMI d TV eARC ARC Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product c USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product d OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product e AC IN Plug in the power cord ...

Page 23: ...cordance with the directions indicated A Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control B Insert the batteries with the and ends corresponding to the markings C Close the battery cover Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type a Power Turns the product on off b Volume Adjusts the sound volume c Bluetooth pair It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device suc...

Page 24: ...d for game BASS BLAST BASS BLAST Bass sounds are enhanced e 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 WF Subwoofer 15 6 C Centre speaker 6 6 OVC Top speaker ...

Page 25: ...ough the folders on the USB storage device You can press the button to select the desired folder Left Right If you play a previous song press Left button If you play a next song press Right button j Play Pause If you play or pause a song press this button When listening to music on a USB storage device you can select the play mode by pressing the button for 3 seconds or longer then press Up Down t...

Page 26: ...e See Using Auto Power on page 28 SURROUND 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 See Turning surround sound on off on page 11 NIGHT TIME This reduces the general sound volume but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds This is useful when enjoying mu...

Page 27: ...ress 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 TV remote setting You can see the status of the TV remote ON TV REMOTE or OFF TV REMOTE OFF AUTO POWER OFF SURROUND OFF NIGHT TIME OFF TV REMOTE c While the ON TV ...

Page 28: ... are connected with an HDMI cable Using 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 Activating Deactivating the Auto Power function a Press Settings button The product enters the setting mode and you...

Page 29: ...u 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 Night time setting You can see the status of the Night time ON NIGHT TIME or OFF NIGHT TIME OFF AUTO POWER OFF SURROUND OFF NIGHT TIME OFF TV REMOTE c While the ON NIGHT TIME or OFF NIGHT TIME is scrolling in the status displa...

Page 30: ...ginal 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 b Using an optical cable connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the Optical Digital Output OPTICAL OUT terminal on the TV as shown in the picture HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI d TV eARC ARC ...

Page 31: ...ontrol 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 Functions controllable with an LG TV remote control Volume mute on off Note When the TV is properly connected to the product LGOPT will appear on the status display When using the product with an LG TV r...

Page 32: ...ess the Settings button on the TV remote control to enter the Speaker menu and set the output speaker to HDMI ARC Settings and menu items may vary depending on the TV manufacturer d When the TV is properly connected to the product ARC or E ARC will appear on the status display Note E ARC supports high quality audio such as DTS HD Master Audio DTS X Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos If you wish to use D...

Page 33: ...able 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 HDMI CEC features by TV manufacturer LG SIMPLINK Sony BRAVIA Sync Link Philips EasyLink Samsung Anynet etc ...

Page 34: ... on the Google Home app d When the product is connected to the TV via Bluetooth you can see the status display change from PAIRED Connected Connected TV name BT Ready to use Note View or change the name of the product in the Settings menu on the first screen of the Google Home app If you assigned the nickname Living Room Cinema in the Google Home app it will be displayed on TV as Living Room Cinem...

Page 35: ...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 1 or HDMI IN 2 terminal on the back of the product b Using the HDMI cable connect the HDMI d TV eARC ARC terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI IN ARC terminal on the TV HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI d TV eARC ARC ...

Page 36: ... DTS X will appear on the status display Note Dolby Atmos or DTS X audio supports 5 1 3 channels When the wireless rear speakers are connected 9 1 5 channels are supported 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 For more information on how to set the outp...

Page 37: ...e 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 TV Blu ray player as shown in the picture HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI d TV eARC ARC b Press the Function button repeatedly until OPT HDMI ARC appears on the status display c When the external device is properly connected to the product OPT will appear on the status ...

Page 38: ...AAC Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type and model For more information on how to connect the device please refer to your external device s user manual Select the Bluetooth from your smartphone s Settings menu Settings menu items may vary depending on your smartphone manufacturer and model a Turn on the product b Press the Bluetooth pair button...

Page 39: ...ected to the smartphone via Bluetooth you will see the status display change from PAIRED Connected Connected Bluetooth device name BT Ready to use g If you cannot find the product LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX tap the Refresh button at the top right of the screen on the Android smartphone or turn the Bluetooth off and turn it on again on iPhone Bluetooth Speaker Bluetooth devices LG Smart Phone Bluetooth ...

Page 40: ...utton of the product and selected the BT option but could not connect to the Bluetooth device you will see BT READY on the status display Check the status of the Bluetooth device When using Bluetooth you should adjust the volume level to an appropriate level In the Bluetooth name of this product LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX XXXX is randomly generated four digit numbers and alphabets ...

Page 41: ...ntil USB appears on the status display c When the product is properly connected to a USB storage device the number of music files in the USB device will appear on the status display Press the Play Pause button on the remote control to enjoy the music Note It is recommended that you purchase a separate USB gender changer to make it easier to plug in and out USB storage devices Purchase a USB gender...

Page 42: ...z 48 kHz 8 kbps 320 kbps OGG 32 kHz 48 kHz 64 kbps 320 kbps File extension Sampling frequency FLAC 16 bit 24 bit 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz WAV 16 bit 24 bit 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Number of playable files Up to 2 000 Maximum number of directories Up to 200 This product cannot play files protected by DRM Digital Rights Management This...

Page 43: ...of each speaker without a remote control Using AI Room Calibration This technology allows you to analyse the sound coming from the product and fine tune the audio settings Tap the Settings button on the first screen of the LG Sound Bar app and tap the AI Room Calibration from the list Please note that when you start AI Room Calibration the product may make a louder sound than expected Sound Settin...

Page 44: ... a list of Chromecast enabled apps you can cast from visit g co cast audio To set up multiroom with other Chromecast enabled speakers download the Google Home app Compatible with Google Assistant This unit can be controlled using just your voice with Google If you have a Google Assistant enabled speaker simply add this device in your Google Home app You will be able to play skip or stop music and ...

Page 45: ... speakers Wi Fi network setting with iOS device a Turn on the product by pressing the Power button b On your iOS device select the Settings and then Wi Fi c Select LG_Speaker_S95QR_XXXX on the SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER d Make sure your home router is selected In this step you can change the product s name of your choice and also you can set up a password After completing the settings select the N...

Page 46: ...and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards To control this AirPlay 2 enabled speaker iOS 11 4 or later is required Spotify Connect Use your phone...

Page 47: ...trol this product by speaking commands through an Alexa Built in device Alexa Built in device is sold Separately Alexa setup flow a Run the LG Sound Bar app and tap amazon alexa button on the first screen and then follow the instructions b Sign in to amazon ...

Page 48: ... casting from Alexa app You can control music playback to your LG S95Q Soundbar remotely from the Alexa app Amazon Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon com Inc or its affiliates Note This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time LG does not assume responsibility for service availability Amazon Alexa app screen is subject to change without prior notice This fe...

Page 49: ...h 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 Product damage or injury may occur during the process Do not put objects on top of the wall mounted product Secure the product firmly to the wall using the fixing screws so that it does not fall off Ensure it is out of the reach of children Pulling or shaking...

Page 50: ... for mounting the product Sound bar Wall bracket Sound bar screws Wall bracket installation guide Components for mounting the wireless rear speakers Wireless rear speakers Wall bracket Wireless rear speakers screws ...

Page 51: ...51 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 52: ...h 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 d Drill screw holes in the marked positions on the installation guide e Remove the wall bracket installation guide from the wall ...

Page 53: ...lugs 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 54: ...he brackets firmly to the wall using the wall plugs and screws c Put the wireless rear speakers on the brackets Put the speakers on the brackets so that the screw holes on the bottom of the speakers align with the screw holes on the wall brackets d Fix the wireless rear speakers firmly to the wall brackets using the fixing screws ...

Page 55: ... Electrical swatter This product may malfunction due to electrical shock No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating Th...

Page 56: ...e power cord from physical or mechanical abuse such as being twisted kinked pinched closed in a door or walked upon Pay particular attention to plugs wall outlets and the point where the cord exits the device For models using an adapter 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...

Page 57: ...le in the case of some lithium battery types disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery that can result in an explosion leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas and a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an exp...

Page 58: ...s on the status display the mute function is on Press the Mute button to unmute Is the correct product function selected according to the external device connected Press the Function button to check if you selected the correct function The subwoofer does not produce sound Is the product properly connected to the wireless subwoofer If the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer is blinking green ...

Page 59: ...ed device to OFF If the product s Night Time mode is on turn it off by pressing the Settings button and Left Right and then Up Down The product fails to recognise a USB storage device The product may not support the file format of the USB storage device Format the USB storage device and reconnect it When formatting refer to the USB storage device formats supported by the product and select an appr...

Page 60: ... network Did you turn off the wireless router and turn it on again Turn off the product and then turn it on again Have you installed a new wireless router You will need to reconfigure the network settings of the product See Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi Fi on page 15 App Errors Issue Solution The app is not working properly Do you get an error when running the app Check if the power of the d...

Page 61: ...uct When the Bluetooth device is too far from the product Bluetooth may be disconnected or malfunctions may occur Install the Bluetooth device 1 m away from devices that use the same frequency as the product such as wireless routers medical equipment and microwave ovens Turning off the Demo Mode Issue Solution The remote control does not work Does the text on the status display remain unchanged ev...

Page 62: ...S Digital Surround DTS HD HRA DTS HD MA DTS X IMAX DTS IMAX DTS X PCM Input Output OPTICAL IN 3 0 V p p optical audio connection terminal 1 HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 19 pin Type A HDMI connection terminal 2 HDMI d TV eARC ARC 19 pin Type A HDMI connection terminal 1 4K resolution is supported for 4K sources applied with HDCP 2 3 Amplifier RMS output Total 810 W RMS Front 45 W RMS 2 Impedance 4 Ω THD 10 ...

Page 63: ...he main label on the wireless rear speakers Power Consumption Refer to the main label on the wireless rear speakers Type Rear Speaker 1 way 1 speaker Rear Surround Side Speaker 1 way 1 speaker Rear Top Speaker 1 way 1 speaker Impedance Rear Speaker 4 Ω Rear Surround Side Speaker 4 Ω Rear Top Speaker 4 Ω Rated Input Power Rear Speaker 40 W RMS Rear Surround Side Speaker 40 W RMS Rear Top Speaker 40...

Page 64: ... Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 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 The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo...

Page 65: ...s 2022 DTS Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation IMAX is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 and the DTS logo...

Page 66: ... to Content and Services and does not undertake any obligations Any questions or requirements regarding Content and Services should be fulfilled directly by the respective content and service providers It is clear that LG Electronics is not responsible for any Content or Services or any change removal or suspension of each Content or Service and does not certify or guarantee the use of or access t...

Page 67: ...volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the product Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the product for a long period of time Cleaning the product To clean the product use a soft dry cloth If the surfaces are extremely dirty use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use strong solvents suc...

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