Sound Bar Quick Guide

Connecting the Product

You can enjoy a richer sound by connecting the sound bar to the wireless subwoofer.

Connecting the wireless subwoofer automatically

After completing installation, the wireless subwoofer will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the subwoofer in the following order.

1. a Plug the power cable into the wireless subwoofer.
2. b Plug the power cable connected to the wireless subwoofer into an outlet.
3. c Plug the power cable into the sound bar.
4. d Plug the power cable connected to the sound bar into an outlet.

1. e When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer light up in green.

Checking the connection with the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer

You can check the connection status by looking at the LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer.

LED Color	Status
Blinking green	Connecting in progress
Green	Connected successfully
Red	Bad connection, or the subwoofer is in standby
Off	Power cable not connected

Connecting the wireless subwoofer manually

If you see a red LED on the back of the wireless subwoofer, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the subwoofer. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.

1. a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
2. b Press the PAIRING button on the back of the wireless subwoofer. Check if the LED on the back of the subwoofer is blinking green. If you still see a red LED on the wireless subwoofer, press and hold the button on the back of the subwoofer again.

1. c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
2. 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 there are no obstacles between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer. To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) between the sound bar or the wireless subwoofer and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless routers, microwave ovens, etc.).

Connecting the rear speakers to the wireless receiver (SPQ8-S, sold separately)

Automatic connection

After completing installation, the wireless receiver will automatically be connected to the sound bar. Connect the sound bar to the wireless receiver in the following order.

1. a Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals on the rear speakers (left, right). Connect the black striped cable to the negative terminal and the other cable to the positive terminal.
2. b Connect the speaker cables on the rear speakers (left, right) to the wireless receiver.

Receiver Terminal Color	Speaker Position
Blue	L Left rear
Gray	R Right rear

1. c Plug the power cable into the wireless receiver.
2. d Plug the power cable connected to the wireless receiver into an outlet.
3. e Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
4. f When the connection is automatically established, you will see the LED on the front of the wireless receiver light up in green.

Note

Please only use the speakers provided with the product. Using other speakers may cause malfunction. Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals. Connect to the positive cable to the positive terminal and the negative cable to the negative terminal. An incorrectly connected cable will distort the sound or produce no bass.

Checking connection status with the LED color

You can check the connection status with the LED on the front of the wireless receiver.

LED Color	Status
Blinking green	Connecting In progress
Green	Connected successfully
Red	Bad connection, or the receiver is in standby
Off	Power cable not connected

Manual connection

If you see a red LED on the front of the wireless receiver, it means that the sound bar is not connected to the receiver. If this is the case, connect them in the following order.

1. a Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it off.
2. b Press the PAIRING button on the back of the wireless receiver. Check if the LED on the front of the wireless receiver is blinking green.

1. c Press the Power button on the sound bar to turn it on.
2. d When the connection is established, you will see the LED light on the front of the wireless receiver light up in green.

Note

Keep the rear speakers at least 30 cm (11.8 inch) away from the TV or monitor. To prevent wireless interference, maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) between the sound bar or the wireless receiver and any peripheral devices that generate strong electromagnetic waves (ex. wireless routers, microwave ovens, etc.).

Attaching the ferrite core (optional)

A ferrite core may not be provided depending on national standards.

Attaching the ferrite core to the speaker cables

Attach the ferrite core to the cables to reduce radio noise.

1. a Pull Part [a] to open the ferrite core.
2. b Wind the wireless receiver's speaker cables twice around the ferrite core. A distance of about 18 cm (7.1 inch) is required between the wireless receiver and the ferrite core.
3. c Close the ferrite core until you hear a click.

Setting up surround sound

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.

For example, if you 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 Center speaker C Top speakers D Top center speaker E Surround (Side) speakers F Subwoofer G Rear speakers

Turning surround sound on/off

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

1. b While the “OFF-AUTO POWER” or “ON-AUTO 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”.

1. 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.

Speaker sound based on input channels

Sound Effects	Input		Output
			Rear speakers not connected	Rear speakers connected
AI SOUND PRO Sound customized with artificial intelligence	2.0 channels
	5.1 channels	DTS
		Other
	7.1 channels or more
	7.1.4 channels
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.	2.0 channels
	5.1 channels	DTS
		Other
	7.1 channels or more
	7.1.4 channels
MUSIC Sound enriched with MERIDIAN 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
SPORTS Realistic sound like in a stadium	2.0 channels
	5.1 channels	DTS
		Other
	7.1 channels or more
	7.1.4 channels
GAME Optimized 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