Troubleshooting - LG Soundbar S30A Wireless Soundbar
If you experience the following issues while using the product, please perform several checks, as they may not be malfunctions.
General Errors
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The product does not work properly
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- • Unplug the power cables and any external devices such as your TV, subwoofer, or amplifier from the product, then plug them in again.
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The power does not turn on
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- • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet properly?
- - Connect the power plug to the outlet correctly.
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There is no sound
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- • Is the volume set to minimum?
- - Press the Volume
button on the remote control to turn up the volume.
- - If you are using an external device such as a set-top box, portable device, or Bluetooth device, adjust the volume of the external device.
- • Is the mute function activated?
- - If all LEDs blink orange, 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.
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The subwoofer does not produce sound
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- • Is the product properly connected to the wireless subwoofer?
- - If the LED on the wireless subwoofer is blinking green or lit in red, it means it is not connected. If the connection is established, a green light will appear. Reconnect the product to the wireless subwoofer. ([ See "Connecting the Product" on page 6.)
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The remote control does not work properly
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- • When using the remote control, point it at the front of the product.
- • Use the remote control within a 7-m radius of the product.
- • Replace the batteries with new ones as needed.
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The Auto Power function does not work
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- • Check connection to external devices (ex. set-top box, portable device, Bluetooth device).
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LG Sound Sync does not work
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- • Check whether your TV supports LG Sound Sync.
- • Check if the TV is properly connected to the product via an optical cable.
- - Press the Settings button on the TV remote control to check if the function is turned on in [LG Sound Sync].
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The product volume is low
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- • Check the following and change the settings accordingly.
- - Run the LG ThinQ app, tap the [Sound settings] on the first screen, and change the [DRC] function to [Off] on the [Sound output] menu.
- - When the product is connected to a TV, press the Settings button on the TV remote control, select the [Speaker] menu, and change the [Digital Sound Output] setting from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
- - If the product is connected to a playback device such as a DVD player or Blu-ray disc player, go to the connected device's Settings menu. Change the [Digital Sound Output] setting from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or [BITSTREAM]. Set the [DRC] of the connected 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.
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A Bluetooth device cannot be paired
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- • Press the Settings button on the Bluetooth device and check whether the Bluetooth function is enabled. If Bluetooth is enabled, turn it off and on, then try again.
- • Remove any obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device.
- • Bluetooth pairing (connection) may not work properly depending on the Bluetooth device type or the surrounding environment.
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Problems in Wireless Connection
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There is radio interference
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- • Install the product and the wireless subwoofer as close to each other as possible.
- • Do not install the product on metal furniture.
- • Wireless communication may not work properly in weak signal areas.
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The Bluetooth connection is causing a malfunction or making noise
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- • Do you hear noise or experience malfunctions when using Bluetooth?
- - Do not let any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device or the product.
- - Do not install the Bluetooth device on a wall or in a secluded spot.
- - Remove any obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device.
- - Install the Bluetooth device near the product.
- • 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.
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Turning off the Demo Mode