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 AA 1.5V batteries. Replace the two batteries by inserting them into the remote control in accordance 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.

Power

Turns the product on/off

Volume

Adjusts the sound volume

Bluetooth

It allows you to pair your Bluetooth device such as a smartphone to this product for three minutes. ([ See “Connecting via Bluetooth” on page 38.)

Sound Effects

Press the button to select the desired sound field.

Status Display	Description
AI SOUND PRO	Artificial intelligence selects the optimal sound settings to suit your content.
STANDARD	Experience premium sound technology from MERIDIAN.
MUSIC	Hear dynamic sound similar to a concert hall.
CINEMA	Play content with 3D sound similar to a movie theater.
CLEAR VOICE	Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound
SPORTS	Realistic sound like in a stadium
GAME	Optimized 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.

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.

Status Display	Connected Speaker	Adjustable Range
WF	Subwoofer	-15 - 6
C	Center speaker	-6 - 6
OVC	Top speaker	-6 - 6
S	Side speaker	-6 - 6
R	Rear Speaker	-6 - 6
TRE	Front speaker (treble)	-5 - 5
BAS	Front speaker (bass)	-5 - 5

Adjusting rear speakers level is applied only when the rear speakers are connected.

Mute

This turns off the sound from the product.

Function

Press the button repeatedly to select the desired input mode or function.

Information

View the connected Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth information.

Input Mode/Function	Shown on Status Display
WI-FI	Connected app name
BT	Connected Bluetooth device name
OPT/ARC/E-ARC/HDMI	Current sound source
USB	Current sound filename

Up/Down/Left/Right

Up/Down: This scrolls through the folders on the USB storage device. You can press the button to select the desired folder.

Left/Right: If you are using the LG Wi-Fi Speaker app, or if a USB storage device or Bluetooth are connected, this will play the previous or next file.

This buttons uses when you adjust the settings of the convenient functions.

Play/Pause

If you are using the LG Wi-Fi Speaker app, or if an external device like a USB storage device or Bluetooth is connected, this will play or pause the music.

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 select the desired Repeat option.

Status Display	Description
OFF	Plays the files in order, then ends playback
ONE	Plays the current file repeatedly
FOLDER	Only plays the files in the folder on a loop
ALL	Plays all files on a loop
SHUFFLE	Plays a random file until all files are played, then ends playback

Settings

It allows you to adjust the settings of this product: AUTO POWER, SURROUND, NIGHT TIME, TV REMOTE. Press Settings button and select the setting by using Left/Right button before you press the Up/Down button to turn on/off the setting.

AUTO POWER: When the TV or an external device is turned on or off, the product will also turn on or off automatically. It is available only when the product is connected to the TV with an optical cable or Bluetooth. ([ 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 13.)
NIGHT TIME: This reduces the general sound volume, but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds. This is useful when enjoying music or a movie late at night. ([ See “Using Night Time” on page 29.)
TV REMOTE: This convenient function allows you to adjust the volume of the product with your TV’s remote control. ([ See “Controlling the product with your TV’s remote control” on page 27.)

Controlling the product with your TV’s remote control

The product volume can be adjusted with LG TV Remote control as well as other brands.

Functions controllable with a TV remote control

Volume, mute on/off

TV brands supported

LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp Electronics, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio

Activating/Deactivating this function

a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-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”.

c While the “ON-TV REMOTE” or “OFF-TV REMOTE” is scrolling in the status display, press Up/Down button to turn on or off the TV remote.

Note

Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the TV's audio output is set to [External Speaker].
You cannot control the product with the LG TV's Magic Remote Control.
When the SIMPLINK or Sound Sync functions of the TV are turned on, this function may not work properly. Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to turn off this function.
This function may not work well when the unit and the TV 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 can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”.

b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER” is scrolling in the status display, press Up/Down button to turn on or off the Auto Power function.

Using Night Time

This reduces the general sound volume, but raises the volume of soft and delicate sounds. This is useful when enjoying music or a movie late at night.

Activating/Deactivating the Night Time function

a Press Settings button. The product enters the setting mode and you can see “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO POWER”.

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”.

c While the “ON-NIGHT TIME” or “OFF-NIGHT TIME” is scrolling in the status display, press Up/Down button to turn on or off the Night time.

Connecting to the TV