LG SQM1 Sound Bar Owner’s Manual

LG SQM1 Sound Bar

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: SQM1
• Manufacturer: LG
• Power Source: AC/DC
• Features: Auto power down, Portable In, Bluetooth connectivity

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Information
  Ensure the following safety precautions are taken for optimal usage of the Sound Bar:

  • Do not expose the product to rain or moisture to prevent fire or electric shock hazards.
  • Avoid placing the product in confined spaces or near high-voltage products.
  • Keep the product away from naked flame sources.
  • Refer servicing to qualified personnel and do not attempt to open the cover.

• Getting Started
  To get started with your Sound Bar, follow these steps:

1. Read the owner’s manual carefully for operating instructions.
2. Ensure the Power Plug is readily accessible for emergencies.
3. Check the specification page for current requirements.

• Operating Devices
  The Sound Bar supports various devices for audio input including portable devices and Bluetooth-connected devices.

• Sound Adjustment
  Use the remote control to adjust sound settings such as selecting different sound modes and sources.

• Troubleshooting
  Refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for common issues and solutions.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the Sound Bar is not powered on?
  A: Check the power source and ensure the Power Plug is connected properly. If issues persist, refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual.

• Q: How do I connect my Bluetooth device to the Sound Bar?
  A: Use the remote control to select the Bluetooth function and follow the pairing instructions in the manual.

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

• MODEL
  SQM1

Safety Information

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• This lightning flash with an 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.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
• WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
• WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. CAUTION: Do not use high-voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.
• CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure the reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

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. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the 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.

NOTICE:
For safety marking information including product identification and power supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

Symbols

Unique features

• Auto power down
  This unit supports to turn off by itself to save energy consumption.

• Portable In
  Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3 player, Notebook, Smartphone, etc..)

• BLUETOOTH®
  Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Introduction
Symbols used in this manual

• Note
  Indicates special notes and operating features.

• Caution
  Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Remote control

• 1
  • (Standby): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
  • OPTICAL:
  • Select the optical function.
  • Turn on the Bluetooth connection lock function.
  • STANDARD:
  • Selects standardized sound.
  • Turn on the AUTO POWER function. (Page 18)
  • PORT.IN (Portable in):
  • Selects the portable function and source.
  • Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Page 21)
  • (Mute) :
  • Mutes the sound.
  • Turn off the AUTO POWER function. (Page 18)
  • (Bluetooth): Select the Bluetooth function and source.
  • VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
• 2
  • BASS BLAST: Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
  • DRC ON/OFF :
  • Turns on or off the DRC function.
  • Controls this unit using a TV remote.

Replacement of battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with and match correctly.

Overview

Front panel

1. Remote sensor
2. State LED
3. Bluetooth LED

Note
This unit operates only with the remote control.

Rear panel

1. USB (Service only): S/W download connector.
2. PORT.IN (Portable): Connect to a portable device.
3. OPT. IN (Optical): Connect to an optical device.
4. Wall mount hole: You can mount the sound bar on a wall.

Caution
Be careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.

• speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)

About LED condition

Note

• When you press any button, the State LED (Red) on the main unit blinks.
• When you press the (Mute) button, State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink slowly.
• When this unit reaches minimum volume, the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) turn on for 2 seconds and blink slowly.
• When this unit reaches maximum volume, the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) turn on for 2 seconds.
• When you press the volume (+/-) button continually, State LED (Red) blinks quickly.

Useful functions for using the unit

Function

| Description| To do|

Do this

---|---|---|---
TV Remote On/ Off| It allows you to control the volume of this unit with your TV remote control even with other company products.

The initial setting of this function was set to on.

| ON| Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

OFF| Press and hold DRC OFF on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

BT Lock On/Off| It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on Bluetooth function.

The initial setting of this function was set to off.

| ON| Press and hold OPTICAL on the remote control for about 2 seconds in the Bluetooth function.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

OFF| Press and hold PORT.IN on the remote control for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

Auto Power On/Off| It allows the unit to turn on and off automatically by input signals:

Optical, Bluetooth.

The initial setting of this function was set to on.

| ON| Press and hold STANDARD on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

OFF| Press and hold  (Mute) on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

The State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice.

Installing the sound bar

• You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device: TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
• Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.

Caution

• For best performance of wireless connection such as Bluetooth, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.
• Be careful not to make scratches on the surface of the unit when installing or moving it.

Mounting the main unit on a wall (Optional)

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution
Because it is difficult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.

Preparation materials

1. Place the unit with the bottom of TV and attach to the location. Align to center the unit on the TV.

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should dril holes. Use the holes on the bottom of the unit to check the point to drill.
   Note
   When you mark the hole position with drill, adjust horizontal.

3. Fix the screws and wall plugs as shown in the illustration below.
   Note

   • Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. Recommend the size of screws is as follows. : Diameter 4 mm, length 40 mm or so.
   • Screws tighten leaving the screws 10 mm.

4. Hang the main unit on the wall as shown below.
   Note
   To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
   Caution

   • Do not install this unit upside down. It can damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.
   • Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact on the unit.
   • Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may result in an injury or damage to the product.
   • When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that a child does not pull any of the connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

Connecting

Organizing cables

Organizing cables (Optional)
You can organize the cable with cable ties.

1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown below.
2. Tighten cable ties.

Note

• After all connections are completed, you can arrange cables as needed.
• Cable ties are not supported.

Connecting to your TV

Using an optical cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an optical cable.
2. Select the input source to optical by pressing OPTICAL button on the remote control. You can see State LED (White) is staying on. Then optical function is selected.

Note

• Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.
• You can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)
• Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [Sound] [TV Sound output] [External speaker (Optical)]
• Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

LG Sound Sync (Optical)

• You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
• Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.
• Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control: Volume up/down, mute
• Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
• Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

• You can also use the remote control of this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.
• When the connection fails, make sure of the condition of the TV and power.
• Make sure of the condition of this unit and the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.
  • The unit is turned off.
  • Changing the function to the others.
  • Disconnecting the optical cable.
• The amount of time to turn off this unit is different depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.
• If the connected TV is set to LG Sound Sync, the unit automatically switches to LG Sound Sync.

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.
2. Set up the sound output of the TV to listen to the sound through this unit:
   • TV setting menu [Sound] [TV Sound output] [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]
3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote control.
4. Select the input source to optical by pressing the OPTICAL button on the remote control
   You can see State LED (White) blinks twice. The State LED (White) stays on if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note
Details of the TV setting menu vary depending on the model of your TV.

Optional equipment connection

OPT. IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack.

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack of your external device.
2. Select the input source to optical by pressing the OPTICAL button on the remote control. You can see State LED (White) is staying on. Then the optical function is selected.
3. Listen to the sound.

Note
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to remove the protection plug cover if your cable has the cover.

PORT. IN connection

Listening to music from your portable player
The unit can be used to play music from many types of portable players or external devices.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN connector of the unit by using a 3.5 mm stereo cable.
2. Select the input source to Portable by pressing PORT.IN button on the remote control. You can see State LED (Green) is staying on. Then portable function is selected.
3. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.

Operations

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down and prevent a sudden increase of sound (Dolby Digital only). This function turns on or off when you press DRC ON/OFF.

Turn off the sound temporarily

• Press (Mute) to mute your unit.
• To cancel it, press (Mute) again on the remote control or change the volume level.

Using your TV remote control

• You can control some functions of this unit with your TV remote control even with other company products. Controllable functions are volume up/down and mute.
• Press and hold DRC ON on the remote control for about 2 seconds. Then the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice. After that, this function is enabled.
• To turn off this function, press and hold DRC OFF for about 2 seconds. Then the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice. After that, this function is disabled.

Note

• Supported TV brands
  LG| Panasonic| Philips| Samsung
  ---|---|---|---
  Sharp| Sony| Toshiba| Vizio
• Make sure that the sound output of your TV is set to [External speaker].
• Depending on the remote control, this function may not work well.
• This function does not operate on LG TV’s magic remote control.

Auto power down

• This unit will turn itself off to save electric consumption if the main unit is not connected to an external device and has not been used for 15 minutes.
• This unit also turns off after six hours if the Main unit has been connected to another device using the analog input. (Ex : Portable, etc..)

How to deactivate the wireless network connection(s).
Press and hold (Mute) on the remote control for about 2 seconds and turn off the unit.

AUTO POWER On/Off

• This sound bar automatically turns on and off by an input source: Optical, Bluetooth.
• To turn on this function, press and hold STANDARD on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
• To turn off this function, press, and hold (Mute) on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

Turning on

• When you turn on your TV or an external device connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from your device.
• If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected to your Bluetooth device.

Turning off
When the TV is off, this sound bar switches to the standby mode.

Note

• After the unit is turned on by the AUTO POWER function, it will be automatically turned off if there is no signal for a certain period from the external device.
• If you turn off the unit directly, it cannot be turned on automatically by the AUTO POWER function. However, the unit can be turned on by the AUTO POWER function when an optical signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
• Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
• If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turning off the unit.
• When you turn on this unit for the first time, the Auto Power function is turned on status.
• To use this function, the main unit must be registered in the paired devices list of Bluetooth devices.
• You can set the AUTO POWER function only when this unit is turned on.

Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as optical, Bluetooth, and Portable and then changes suitable functions automatically.

• When an optical signal comes in
  When you turn on the external device connected to this unit by an optical cable, this unit changes the function to optical. You can hear the sound from your device.

• When you try to connect Bluetooth device
  When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, the Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.

• When connecting a Portable device
  When you connect your portable device using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, this unit changes the function to Portable. You can hear the music from your device.

Note
If the Bluetooth connection lock function is set, Bluetooth connection will be only available on Bluetooth function.

Using BLUETOOTH® technology

About Bluetooth

• Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology for short-range connection.
• The sound may be interrupted when the connection is interfered with by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
• Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.
• A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology can be operated via the Cascade if the connection is made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
  • Available Devices: Smartphone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc..
  • Version: 4.0
  • Codec: SBC, AAC

Bluetooth Profiles

• To use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
• This unit is compatible with the following profile.
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Listening to music stored on Bluetooth devices

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.

1. Select the input source to Bluetooth by pressing the (Bluetooth) button on the remote control. Bluetooth LED will blink.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the pairing operation. When searching for this unit with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG-SQM1 (XX)”.
   Note

   • XX means the last two digits of the Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A: F7:08, you will see “LG-SQM1 (08)” on your Bluetooth device.
   • Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some devices have a different pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

3. When this unit is successfully connected to your Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth LED (Blue) will stay on.

4. Listen to music.
   To play music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Note

• When using Bluetooth technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and keep a distance.
• However, it may not work well in the cases below:
  • There is an obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
  • There is a device using the same frequency with Bluetooth technology such as medical equipment, a microwave, or a wireless LAN device.
• If the Bluetooth connection does not work well, try pairing it again.
• The sound may be interrupted when the connection is interfered with by the other electronic wave.
• Pairing is limited to one Bluetooth device per unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
• Depending on the type of the device, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
• You can enjoy Bluetooth function using a phone, MP3 player, Notebook, etc.
• The more distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes.
• The bluetooth connection will be disconnected when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.
• When the Bluetooth connection is disconnected, connect the Bluetooth device to the unit again.
• When the unit is not connected to a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth LED will blink.

BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT lock)

• You can limit Bluetooth connection to only Bluetooth function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection.
• Press and hold OPTICAL on the remote control for about 2 seconds to turn on this function in Bluetooth function. Then the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice. After that, this function is enabled.
• To turn off this function, press and hold PORT.IN on the remote control for about 2 seconds in Bluetooth function. Then the State LED (White) and Bluetooth LED (White) blink twice. After that, this function is disabled.

Note
Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to On, this sound bar turns on by Auto Power function. Turn off the Auto Power function to prevent it.

Sound adjustment
This system has two pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using each sound mode button.

Note

• In some of sound effect mode, some speakers, there’s no sound or low sound. It depends on the mode of sound and the source of audio, it is not defective.
• You may need to reset the sound effect mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound file changed.

Troubleshooting

General

PROBLEM

|

CAUSE & CORRECTION

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The unit does not work properly.| Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again.

Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

The previous setting may not be saved when the device power is shut off.

No Power| The power cord is unplugged. Plug in the power cord.

Check whether the electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

No sound| An incorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

The mute function is activated.

Press (Mute) or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

When you are using a connection with an external device (set-top box, Bluetooth device, etc.), adjust the volume level of the device.

The remote control does not work properly.

| The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within about 7 m.

There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove the obstacle.

The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.

The AUTO POWER function does not work.| Check the connection of the external device such as a TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player, or Bluetooth device.

Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

The unit does not connect with Bluetooth device| Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function.
When you feel the output sound of the unit is low.| Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.

Switch the [ON] state of the DRC function to [OFF] by using the remote controller.

With the sound bar connected to the TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on the TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

With the sound bar connected with the Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on the Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM].

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NOTES to use wireless

PROBLEM

|

CAUSE & CORRECTION

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This device may have wireless interference.| Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal areas.

Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

Bluetooth devices may malfunction or make noise in the following cases.| When any part of your body contacts the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or sound bar.

When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.

When there is a device(a wireless LAN, medical equipment, or a microwave) using the same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away as possible from each other.

When connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance between the products as close as possible to each other.

When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is disconnected and also malfunction may occur.

Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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.

Specifications

General

Power requirements| Refer to the main label.
Power consumption| Refer to the main label.
Networked standby: 0.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)| Approx. 650.0 mm x 79.0 mm x 94.0 mm With foot
Operating temperature| 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity| 5 % to 90 %
Available Digital Input Audio Sampling Frequency| 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Available Digital Input Audio format| Dolby Audio, PCM

Inputs

OPT. IN (Digital audio in)| 0 dBfs, Optical jack x 1
PORT. IN (Portable in)| 0.4 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Amplifier (RMS Output power)

Total| 40 W RMS
Front| 20 W RMS x 2 (4 W at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

• Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Maintenance

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.
• Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period.

Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, 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 such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

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