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SIMPLINK

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SIMPLINK refers to the HDMI-CEC function that allows you to use a single TV remote control to easily operate 
an audio device or player connected to an LG TV via HDMI.

 

- Functions controllable with a SIMPLINK-compatible LG TV remote control: Power on/off, volume control, 

mute on/off, etc.

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For more information on how to set up SIMPLINK, consult your LG TV’s user manual.

 Note

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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 , etc.

Summary of Contents for SP8A

Page 1: ...UAL Wi Fi SOUND BAR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference Model SP8A SP8A SPP8 W 2105_Rev01 www lg com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... sound bar to your TV via an optical cable or an HDMI cable HDMI OUT C HDMI IN ARC HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT D B A a b a A Sound bar B Remote Control Receiver Status Display C Wireless Subwoofer Install it close to the sound bar D External Device Blu ray player game console etc ...

Page 3: ...tus display with a sound e Connecting the product to your smartphone via Wi Fi See Connecting with a Smartphone via Wi Fi on page 12 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 can control the product with LG Sound Bar app f Connecting t...

Page 4: ...m in the following order 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 Check if LED blinks green If you still see a red LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer press and hold the button on the back of the subwoofer again C Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on D When the connection is establi...

Page 5: ...MI Cable 33 Connecting with an Optical Cable Using the Product as an Audio System 34 Connecting via Bluetooth 37 Connecting to a USB Storage Device 39 Using the LG Sound Bar app 40 Compatible with Google Assistant 41 Works with Apple AirPlay 42 Spotify Connect 43 Works with Alexa Mounting the Product to a Wall 46 Mounting the Product to a Wall Safety Precautions 48 Safety and Regulatory Before Rep...

Page 6: ...the wireless subwoofer b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet c Plug the power cable into the AC adapter d Connect the AC adapter cable to the DC IN AC adapter input terminal on the back of the product e Plug the power cable connected to the AC adapter into an outlet f When the connection is automatically established you will see the LED on the back of the wirele...

Page 7: ...ubwoofer You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer LED Colour Status Blinking green Connecting in progress Green Connected successfully Red Bad connection or the subwoofer is in standby Off Power cable not connected ...

Page 8: ...e back of the subwoofer again c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on d When the connection is established you will see the LED light on the back of the wireless subwoofer light up in green Note Install the sound bar as close to the wireless subwoofer as possible The closer the distance between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer the better the sound quality Please ensure ther...

Page 9: ... 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 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 Subwoofer ...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...nriched with MERIDIAN technology 2 0 channels 5 1 channels or more CINEMA Cinematic 3D sound 2 0 channels 5 1 channels or more CLEAR VOICE Voice sound clear improving the quality of voice sound 2 0 channels 5 1 channels or more SPORTS Realistic sound like in a stadium 2 0 channels 5 1 channels or more GAME Optimised sound for game 2 0 channels 5 1 channels or more BASS BLAST BASS BLAST Sound with ...

Page 12: ... Wi Fi you must have a wireless 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 Ver...

Page 13: ...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 Note Settings menu items may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer and OS Google Android Goog...

Page 14: ...er_SP8A_XXXX LG_Speaker_SP8A_XXXX LG_Speaker_SP8A_XXXX d Select a Wi Fi network and enter the password Wi Fi Network e After completing product connection on the LG Sound Bar app you will see CONNECTED appear on the status display on the product Note You can register the product on Google Home app For more information please visit http www google com cast setup You can create a speaker group with ...

Page 15: ... 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 disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device Press...

Page 16: ...I ARC Connects the product to a TV that supports an optical cable ARC E ARC or LG Sound Sync HDMI Connects the product to an HDMI 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 music Bluetooth pair It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for t...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...n HDMI cable to connect an external device to the product c HDMI OUT TV eARC ARC Plug in an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the product d OPTICAL IN Plug in an optical cable to connect the TV to the product e USB port Plug in a USB storage device to play music with the product ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...a stadium GAME Optimised sound for game BASS BLAST BASS BLAST Bass sounds are enhanced Sound effects cannot be changed when Dolby Atmos or DTS X are enabled Pressing the Sound Effects button will result in NOT SUPPORTED appearing on the status display 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 ...

Page 21: ...gh 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 to ...

Page 22: ...e See Using Auto Power on page 24 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 10 NIGHT TIME This reduces the general sound volume but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds This is useful when enjoying mu...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... 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 25: ...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 26: ...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 b Using an optical cable connect the OPTICAL IN terminal on the back of the product to the Optic...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...tton 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 Dolby Atmos or DTS X...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ogle Home app d When the product is connected to the TV via Bluetooth you can see the status display change from PAIRED Connected TV name BT Connected Connected TV name 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 Ro...

Page 31: ...al device to the product with an HDMI cable for a deep magnificent 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 b Using the HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT TV eARC ARC terminal on the back of the product to the HDMI ...

Page 32: ...logy either DOLBY ATMOS or DTS X will appear on the status display Note Dolby Atmos or DTS X audio supports 3 1 2 channels 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 output please refer to your external device s user ma...

Page 33: ...cal 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 TV Blu ray player as shown in the picture 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 display ...

Page 34: ...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 After a moment BT READY ...

Page 35: ...en the product is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth you will see the status display change from PAIRED Connected Bluetooth device name BT Connected Connected Bluetooth device name Ready to use g If you cannot find the product LG_Speaker_SP8A_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 Bluetoot...

Page 36: ...ected 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_SP8A_XXXX XXXX is randomly generated four digit numbers and alphabets ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...32 kHz 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...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ... to multiple 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_SP8A 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...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...ss your compatible devices To do this you can use the Alexa app to create a Multi Room Music group Music casting from Alexa app You can control music playback to your LG SP8 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 responsibi...

Page 45: ...g 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 the mounted product may cause it to fall There are also speakers on the top of the product When installing the product under the TV install it 10 cm away from the bottom of the TV ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ... 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 12 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 54: ...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 55: ...us Power Supply USB 5 V 0 500 mA Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio DTS X DTS HD PCM Input Output OPTICAL IN 3 0 V p p optical audio connection terminal 1 HDMI IN 19 pin Type A HDMI connection terminal 1 HDMI OUT TV eARC ARC 19 pin Type A HDMI connection terminal 1 4K...

Page 56: ... to the main label on the Wireless Subwoofer Type 1 way 1 speaker Impedance 3 Ω Rated power 220 W RMS Max Power 440 W RMS Dimensions W x H x D Approx 221 0 mm 390 0 mm 312 8 mm System Wireless LAN Internet antenna 802 11a b g n Wi Fi network compatible Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 57: ...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 2020 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 b...

Page 58: ...ontent 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 to suc...

Page 59: ...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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