This guide will walk you through the basic use of your LG SJ4Y soundbar.
2. Pair Bluetooth
Press the F Function button on your remote till BT (Bluetooth) is selected on the speaker.
The BT light on your soundbar will blink.
3. Pair Bluetooth Devices
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.
Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.
Using the Dropdown Menu
Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
Using Settings within the Android Menu
Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
4. More Information
More information is always available online about your soundbar, visit http://www.lg.com/us/support-product/lg-SJ4Y on your computer using your web browser.
5. Connect Bluetooth
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.
From Any iOS Device (iPod, iPad, iPhone)
Open Settings
Then Bluetooth.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
If a PIN or passkey is required, you will be prompted to enter it.
If there is no passkey, your Bluetooth accessory should connect without issue.
6. Using the Remote
Remote Control Overview
PowerTurns your soundbar on and off.Your soundbar will automatically turn on when you are using it, and turn off when you are done using it.FFunctionChanges the function, or input, for your soundbar.ASCAutomatic Sound CorrectionAttempts to automatically adjust the sound profile, to provide a pleasant listening experience.
Volume UpIncreases the Volume.Bass BlastSets the sound profile to provide a rich, bass-heavy listening experience.
MuteSilences the audio. Press again to un-mute.
Volume DownDecreases the volume.CinemaSets the sound profile to a more cinematic surround profile.
Skip BackSkips backwards in your music playlist when using a Bluetooth device.
Play / PausePlays or pauses when controlling Bluetooth devices.
Skip ForwardSkips forward in your music playlist when using a Bluetooth device.Rear Level
Rear Volume UpIncrease the volume on the (optional) rear speakers.Woofer Level
Woofer Volume UpIncrease the volume on the subwoofer.Auto Power OnEnables turning on the soundbar when turning on your television.Rear Level
Rear Volume DownDecreases the volume on the (optional) rear speakers.Woofer Level
Woofer Volume DownDecreases the volume on the subwoofer.Auto Power OffDisables turning on the soundbar when turning your television on.
7. Connection Selection
First, we need to know what type of connection to your television you are using.
Your soundbar can make a connection to your television in 4 different ways.
Optical connection
Optical works for most televisions and is the most common, and best supported way to make the connection to your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI ARC is not used frequently, but allows you to pass audio over an HDMI cable to your soundbar.
HDMI Pass-Thru
HDMI pass-thru allows you to enjoy your soundbar with only one device, such as your cable box, or your Blu-Ray player, but only the one device.
LG Wireless Sound Sync
This is specific to higher-end LG televisions only.
8. Optical Connection
OpticalOptical allows you to use a simple, single-wire connection from your television to your sound bar to enjoy all your media with your new soundbar automatically.
Connect one end of the optical audio cable to the back of your television, and the other end to the back of your soundbar.
Set your television to use the Optical Out for sound. Consult your television's manual for help locating this setting.
Push the Power button on the remote.
Push the Function F key on the top of the remote till Optical is selected on the front LEDs of your soundbar.
Your soundbar will automatically power itself off when it hasn't been used for a while, and will automatically turn itself on when needed. Turning off the soundbar using the Power button on the remote will require you to re-select the input the next time you turn it on.
9. HDMI ARC Connection
HDMI ARCHDMI ARC allows you to use a single HDMI cable from your television to your soundbar. It tends not to be widely available, but is simple provided your television supports it.
Using a High-Speed HDMI with Ethernet cable, connect the cable to the back of your television in the HDMI ARC port, and the HDMI Out (TV ARC) port on your soundbar.
Set your television to use HDMI ARC or SIMPLINK for sound. Consult your television's manual for help locating this setting.
Push the Power button on the remote.
Push the Function F key on the top of the remote till the 2 lights for ARC are selected on the front LEDs of your soundbar.
Your soundbar will automatically power itself off when it hasn't been used for a while, and will automatically turn itself on when needed. Turning off the soundbar using the Power button on the remote will require you to re-select the input the next time you turn it on.
10. HDMI Pass-Thru
HDMI Pass-ThruHDMI Pass-Thru is easy to setup, though limited to working for just the one device connected. You can't connect both a cable box and Blu-Ray player, for example. Also, it requires you have 2 HDMI cables to make the connection.
Connect an HDMI cable from your source's output (your cable box, for example), to the HDMI IN port on your sound bar.
Connect a second HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT on the sound bar, to your television.
Push the Power button on the remote.
Push the Function F key on the top of the remote till the light for HDMI IN is selected on the front LEDs of your soundbar.
Your soundbar will automatically power itself off when it hasn't been used for a while, and will automatically turn itself on when needed. Turning off the soundbar using the Power button on the remote will require you to re-select the input the next time you turn it on.
11. LG Wireless Sound Sync
LG Sound SyncLG Sound Sync is specific to some higher-end LG televisions, and allows a wireless connection to your soundbar from your television.
Push the Power button on the remote.
Push the Function F key on the top of the remote till the light for LG TV is selected on the front LEDs of your soundbar.
On your LG television, select LG Sound Sync (Wireless) for the audio output. Consult your LG television's manual for help locating this setting.
Your soundbar will automatically power itself off when it hasn't been used for a while, and will automatically turn itself on when needed. Turning off the soundbar using the Power button on the remote will require you to re-select the input the next time you turn it on.
12. Powercycle
Your soundbar does not retain settings when powered off.
Unplug the power cable from the back of your soundbar, or the wall outlet.
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