OWNER’S MANUAL

Portable Bluetooth
Speaker

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

MODELS
PL5/PL5W

MFL71829415 www.lg.com
2010_Rev03 Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 2 Getting Started

Safety Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
DO NOT OPEN with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
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apparatus.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
This lightning flash with arrowhead malfunction due to electrical shock.
symbol within an equilateral triangle
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
is intended to alert the user to the
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
enclosure that may be of sufficient Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
magnitude to constitute a risk of instructions.
electric shock to persons. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
The exclamation point within an the product and to protect it from over heating.
equilateral triangle is intended The openings should never be blocked by placing
to alert the user to the presence the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
of important operating and surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
maintenance (servicing) instructions in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
in the literature accompanying the proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
product. instruction has been adhered to.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord NOTICE: For safety marking information including
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case product identification and supply ratings, please refer
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
accessible. of the product.
Check the specification page of this owner’s manual CAUTION when using this product in environments 1
to be certain of the current requirements. of low humidity

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Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, yy It may cause static electricity in environments of
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed low humidity.
power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation yy It is recommended to use this product after
are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result touching any metal object which conducts
in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the electricity.
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.
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Symbols

~ Refers to alternating current (AC).

1 0 Refers to direct current (DC).

Refers to class II equipment.

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1 Refers to stand-by.

! Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

 Table of Contents 5

Table of Contents

1
1 Getting Started 3 Troubleshooting
2 Safety Information 31 Troubleshooting
6 Unique features
6 Introduction 2
7 Front
4 Appendix
8 Rear 32 Trademarks and Licenses
33 Handling the Unit
34 Specifications
2 Operating 3
9 Charging the speaker
9 –  Charging with the AC adapter
9 –  Checking the charging status
10 –  Checking Battery status
11 Basic Operations 4
11 –  Using power button
11 –  Bluetooth Connection
11 –  Bluetooth LED status
12 –  Simple Operation Guide
14 Handsfree Function
15 Voice Command
16 Mood light
17 Sound Effect
17 –  Setting Sound effect
18 Listening to Music from Your External Device
19 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
19 –  Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
22 Multi phone pairing
24 Using the "LG XBOOM" App
24 –  About “LG XBOOM” App
24 –  Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your
Bluetooth Device
25 –  Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App
26 Dual Mode Connection
28 Multi Mode Connection
30 Other Operation
30 – Resetting
30 –  Turn on/off the beep sound
30 –  Notice for Auto Power Off
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Unique features Introduction

1 Auto Power Off Symbol used in this manual

This unit supports to turn off by itself for saving
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energy consumption. (Page 30) ,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.
AUX (Portable In)
Listen to music from your portable device. >>Caution
(Smart phone, Notebook, etc.) Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
BLUETOOTH®
Listen to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
>>Caution
Water-proof (IPX5)
This speaker is water-proof according to IPX5.
LG XBOOM IPX5 is “Degrees of protection against ingress of
LG XBOOM is an app designed to let you take control water” However, this system is not completely
of some of LG’s latest audio devices. water-tight. Avoid the cases below.
(Page 24-25) yy Do not use unit under water or other liquid.
yy When battery is charging, do not expose the
Dual Mode unit to water.
You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two yy When port is exposed to water, wipe off it
speakers. For enjoying Dual Mode, you need to with a soft dry cloth. Thoroughly dry it before
purchase another speaker. using the speaker.
Dual mode is only supported with the same model. yy Ports are not water-proof. Make sure close
(PL5 and PL5, PL7 and PL7) the port cover securely. Refer to below image.
(Page 26-27)

Multi Mode
You can enjoy the Multi Mode sound by using
multiple speakers. For enjoying Multi Mode, you need
to purchase another speaker.
(Available model: PL5, PL7)
-- Position port cover onto a and securely
(Page 28-29)
press it.

The water resistant performance of the system is

based on our measurements under the conditions
herein described. Note that malfunctions as a
result of water immersion caused by misuse by the
customer are not covered by the warranty.
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Front

b c d 1

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a

e f g h i j

a Battery LED i N
b Power LED - Plays, pauses or skips playback on the
c Bluetooth LED Bluetooth mode. (Page 12)
d SOUND BOOST LED - Receives a call on the Bluetooth device.
(Page 14)
e 1
- Mutes the sound on the AUX mode.
Turns On / Off: Press it.
- Use voice command of your smart device. Press
* If the power turned on, you can check the and hold the N button for 2 seconds to use
battery status by pressing the 1 button for 2 voice command.
seconds. (Page 15)
f j j SOUND BOOST
- Adds a Bluetooth device for multi phone Changes sound effect. (Page 17)
pairing. (Press and hold j for 2 seconds)
k Microphone
- Changes to Bluetooth mode in AUX mode.
(Press j)
* When you connect the 3.5 mm stereo cable,
the function is changed to AUX mode.
- Press and hold j for 7 seconds for Bluetooth
Initialization.
g P
Turn down the volume.
h O
Turn up the volume.
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Rear

1
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a
b c d

e f g h i j

a Port cover g
b Multi Mode LED (MAIN) Changes mood light. (Page 16)
c Multi Mode LED (OTHER) h RESET button
d Dual Mode LED (DC IN)
i
e 3 MULTI
USB (C type) port for charging
Connects multiple speakers for Multi Mode.
(Page 28-29) j AUX
f 3 DUAL Listens to music from your portable device.
Connects two speakers for Dual Mode.
(Page 26-27)
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Charging the speaker Checking the charging status

When speaker's battery is charging, you can check
the charging status by Battery LED.
Charging with the AC adapter
This speaker uses built-in battery. Before using it, LED Description
charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter.
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the AC Green Off Battery is fully charged.
adapter. Green Off
2
2. Connect the USB cable to (DC IN) port of the

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speaker. Battery is charging.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Red
Red

,,Note
yy If you listen to the music while charging, it will
take longer to charge.
yy When the speaker is not charging by
overheating, Battery LED turn on red and
amber alternately.
And charging is stopped.
yy When the speaker’s battery is fully charged,
the Battery LED turn on green for 15 seconds
(Not supplied) and then off.

,,Note
yy Operating time is approx. 18 hours. It is based
on what fully charged the battery, continuous
playback using 50 % volume level and turning
off mood light and Sound Effect functions.
It may vary depending on the battery status
and operational conditions.
yy It is recommended that you use the supplied
USB cable for device protection.

>>Caution
AC adapter is not supplied. It is recommended
that you use the 5 V AC adapter approved by
LG Electronics Inc. (more than 2 A) with this
speaker because of danger of explosion. If you
do not use the recommended adapter, charging
is unavailable or charging time may differ.
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Checking Battery status

If the power turned on, you can check the charging
status by pressing the 1 button for 2 seconds. Then
Battery LED light will change depending on battery
charging status.

LED Description Status

Battery LED turns

2 Green
Green on green. 70 %
10
70 %
%
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Battery LED turns 10

10 %
%
on amber.
Amber
Amber 70 %
10 %
Battery LED 10 %
continuously
blinks in red and 10 %
Red
Red sounds once.

,,Note
yy The Battery LED turn on for 3 seconds, after
the 1 button press for 2 seconds.
yy Checking Battery status is not checked when
the speaker is charging.
yy If the speaker is connected to your
smartphone, you can check the battery
status on “LG XBOOM” app. It may vary from
actual battery capacity.
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Basic Operations Bluetooth LED status

Check the Bluetooth LED blinks before connecting
Bluetooth device.
Using power button

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LED Status Description

Bluetooth LED
Searching for
Power On / Off blinks with the
Bluetooth device.
sound.
Press the 1 button.

Bluetooth LED
Bluetooth Connection turns on with the
Bluetooth device
is connected.
sound.

LG-PL5(XX)
,,Note
yy In AUX mode, Bluetooth LED turns off.
yy Once pairing is performed, it does not need to
be done again even if you turn off this unit.
yy When switching AUX mode to Bluetooth
mode, Bluetooth LED turns on but there is
no sound.

Play the desired music on the Bluetooth device. After

pairing, you can control playback using the buttons
on the unit. (Page 12-13, 19-21)
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Simple Operation Guide

Function How to Status

Power On Press the 1 button. Power LED turns on with the sound.

Power Off Press the 1 button. Power LED turns off with the sound.
When Bluetooth LED blinks, select
Bluetooth LED turns on with the
Bluetooth pairing LG-PL5 (XX) from device list on your
2 Bluetooth device.
sound.

During the search for another device,

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Press and hold j for 2 seconds to add the Bluetooth LED blinks. After pairing,
Multi phone pairing another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth LED stays in white with the
sound.
When this unit reaches minimum
Volume control Press P or O. volume or maximum volume, you can
hear beep sound.
Play / Pause Press N. -
Forward skip Press N twice. -
Backward skip Press N three times. -
Handsfree Press N. Receive and disconnect a call.
You can speak to operate the voice
Voice Command Press and hold N for 2 seconds command of your smartphone through
speaker’s microphone
When you press the button, the
Mood light Press the button.
mood light settings will be changed.
When you press the SOUND BOOST
Press SOUND BOOST to select button, the sound effect is changed.
Sound effect
Standard or SOUND BOOST. LED Off is Standard and LED On is
SOUND BOOST.
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Function How to Status

Dual Mode LED of the Main speaker
turns on with the sound. And then Dual
Dual Mode Press the 3 DUAL button.
Mode LED of the Other speaker turns
on with the sound.
Press the 3 MULTI button. And then After selecting Main or Other, the
Multi Mode press 3 MULTI repeatedly to select speakers is connected with beep sound
MAIN or OTHER. after 3 seconds.

Press and hold j for 7 seconds.

Power and Bluetooth LED blinks 2
Bluetooth Initialization 4 times.

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,,Note
yy In Dual Mode and Multi Mode, the multi phone pairing connection is not supported. (Page 26-29)
yy Main speaker turns on Left Multi Mode LED and Bluetooth LED on Multi Mode
yy Other speaker turns on Right Multi Mode LED on Multi Mode. And Bluetooth LED turns off.
yy You can adjust playback or volume by using your Bluetooth device.
yy After initializing Bluetooth, it needs to reconnect with Bluetooth device. (In case of iOS devices, try to
reconnect with Bluetooth device after deleted existing connection on Bluetooth device.)
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Handsfree Function ,,Note

yy During Handsfree Function, Voice Command
is not supported.
You can receive incoming call on your Bluetooth
device to this unit. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth yy Only smartphone is available to use this
device. function.
yy To adjust the call volume, press P, O
buttons on the unit.
yy In Dual Mode and Multi Mode, you can receive
a call on only main speaker due to audio
2 howling. (Page 26-29)
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yy On some Bluetooth devices, when an

incoming call is received, it might ring the
built-in ringtone, (ex. Android devices) The
Built-in ringtone is not adjustable.
yy In multi phone pairing mode, you can only
receive the call of one of the connected
devices on the speaker.
yy If a call is connected between multi paired
Function How to Bluetooth device, hands free does not work
Receive a call. Press N. correctly.
yy Even if you switch to AUX mode while in
End the call. Press N. Bluetooth connection status, you can still
use this function.
Press and hold N
Reject a call. yy When you receive a call by using the talk
for 2 seconds button on your phone, the call will be
connected to your phone. If you want to talk
Toggle between speaker and Press and hold N
via the speaker, It will need to be changed
your phone during a call. for 2 seconds
to speaker mode on your phone. (Only iOS
devices)
yy If you do not want to use this function,
disable the Bluetooth setting on your phone.
Connect Bluetooth again to use this mode.
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Voice Command ,,Note

yy During Handsfree Function, Voice Command
is not supported.
You can speak to operate the voice command of your
smartphone through speaker’s microphone by using yy When voice command time limit exceeded
on smart devices, this function automatically
the voice command app or the Siri.
cancel.

,,Note yy It is recommended that you use the Google

app (Google Assistant, Google Now etc.)
Make sure use the smart device that has voice
command. when enjoying this function by using Android
device. Google app is provided by Google. 2
Some of location may not support by Google

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Policy.
yy If you want to cancel Voice command mode,
press and hold the N button 2 seconds again
when this function is activating.
2 seconds yy For more information, refer to voice command
app or Siri.
yy Speaking at near microphone will increase the
success rate.
yy It may not work depending on the Bluetooth
device.

1. Connect the speaker to smart device through

Bluetooth.
2. Press and hold the N button 2 seconds to active
voice command of your smart device.
3. Activate voice command app as follow.
-- Android O/S : Select the voice command app.
-- iOS O/S : Siri activates automatically.
4. Make a request to voice command app or Siri
through microphone of speaker.
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Mood light Function Description

Party Various colors light turns on.

You can turn on mood light on this unit.
When you press the button, the mood light
Water Blue tone light turns on.
settings will be appeared in the order as below.
Forest Yellow tone light turns on.

To enable JellyBean option,

JellyBean you have to customize with
2
“LG XBOOM” app.
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Off Mood light turns off.

,,Note
yy If you play the music, Mood light is
synchronized to the music.
yy When you turn the speaker back on, the last
used option will be on.
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Sound Effect
You can select a desired sound effect by using SOUND BOOST button.

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Setting Sound effect
Off / On
LED Function Description

You can enjoy High-fidelity sound with balanced and

Standard
natural.

You can enjoy the wide sound field and powerful

SOUND BOOST
sound.

,,Note
yy When you turn the speaker back on, the last used option will be on.
yy You can adjust sound effect using “LG XBOOM” app.
yy When you select ”Standard” sound effect, you can enjoy premium sound with MERIDIAN.
yy Because fine-tune sound to provide optimal high-quality sound, It might be a little difference between
sound effect modes.
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Listening to Music from 1. Turn the power on by pressing 1 button.

2. Connect the external device to the AUX (3.5mm)
Your External Device connector of the unit.
3. Turn the external device on and start playing.
The unit can be used to listen to the music from
many types of external device. ,,Note
yy When you connect the 3.5 mm stereo
cable, the function is changed to AUX mode
automatically.
2 yy In AUX mode, speaker limits Bluetooth
connection to prevent unintended Bluetooth
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connection.
yy When the j button is pressed during this
mode, it will switch to Bluetooth mode.
yy When you use Dual Mode and Multi Mode,
the AUX mode is not supported.

3.5mm stereo
cable
(Not supplied)
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Using BLUETOOTH® Listening to music stored on the

BLUETOOTH devices
wireless technology
Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH
About BLUETOOTH device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth
short range connection.
device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not 2
interfered by the other electronic wave or you need to be performed again.

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connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
1. Turn on the unit then Bluetooth LED blinks with
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth the sound.
wireless technology does not incur any charges.
A mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
yy Available Devices : Smart phone, Notebook, etc.
yy Version : 5.0
yy Codec : SBC, AAC

BLUETOOTH Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. 2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
This unit is compatible with following profile. pairing operation. When searching for this unit
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
found may appear in the Bluetooth device display
HFP (Handsfree Profile)
depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your
AVRCP (A/V Remote Control Profile) unit appears as “LG-PL5 (XX)”.

Bluetooth LG-PL5(XX)
ON
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3. Select “LG-PL5 (XX)”. ,,Note

yy When using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and
keep the distance close.
LG-PL5(XX) However you may experience issues in the
cases below :
-- There is an obstacle between the unit and
the Bluetooth device.
2 -- There is a device using same frequency
,,Note with Bluetooth technology such as a
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yy XX means the last two digits of medical equipment, a microwave or a

Bluetooth address. For example, if your wireless LAN device.
unit has a Bluetooth address such as yy If Bluetooth connection does not work
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG-PL5 well, go to step 1 of “Pairing your unit and
(08)” on your Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH device” and try again.
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type, yy The sound may be interrupted when the
some devices have a different pairing way. For connection interfered by the other electronic
details about Bluetooth pairing, refer to your wave.
Bluetooth device manual.
yy Depending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
4. When this unit is successfully connected with yy You can enjoy Bluetooth function using
your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED will turn Smart phone, Notebook, etc..
on with the sound.
yy The more distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality
becomes.
yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets too far from the unit.
yy When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
yy Bluetooth connection will be maintained
even if you change the Bluetooth function to
a different function.
yy When you connect a Bluetooth device (iOS
5. Listen to music. device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, the volume level will be synchronized between
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. each device.
yy When the unit is not connected, Bluetooth
LED will blink.
yy When you use the Bluetooth function, adjust
the volume to a proper level on the Bluetooth
device.
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Controls connected Bluetooth device

You can control connected Bluetooth device from
the unit; play, pause, skip, volume.

,,Note
yy Only Android OS and iOS is available to use
this function.
yy This function may not be supported
depending on the Bluetooth device, or
operated differently. 2

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Multi phone pairing 3. Select "LG-PL5 (XX)" from device list on another
Bluetooth device.

The unit can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at

the same time.

LG-PL5(XX)
Pairing with Two Devices
1. Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device.
(Page 19-21)
2 2. When the Bluetooth device and unit are
connected, press and hold j button for 2 seconds. -- Then the speaker is connection with 2 Bluetooth
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devices.
4. When connection of 2 Bluetooth devices are
successful, Bluetooth LED will turn on.

2 seconds

-- Then Bluetooth LED blinks with the sound. The

unit is changed to multi phone pairing mode.
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,,Note
yy When you use Dual Mode, the multi phone yy Even if this speaker is connected with up to 2
pairing connection is not supported. Press 3 Bluetooth devices, you cannot play and control
DUAL button to cancel Dual Mode. music on both Bluetooth devices at same time.
yy When you use Multi Mode, the multi phone Stop the music if you want to play the other
pairing connection is not supported. Press 3 Bluetooth.
DUAL button to cancel Multi Mode. yy After multi-pairing connection, it takes a little
yy When you turn off the Main speaker or connect time for the music to be played depending on
3.5 mm stereo cable in Multi Mode, it will cancel the Bluetooth devices.
Multi Mode yy In case of multi phone pairing, automatically 2
yy You can connect this unit with up to 2 connection of 2 Bluetooth devices is not

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Bluetooth devices simultaneously by using supported. Only one Bluetooth device will be
the same method as described on the previous automatically connected to the speaker. The
page. If you want to connect new Bluetooth other device should be connected manually.
device with 2 Bluetooth devices connected, yy If you get out of Bluetooth's effective distance
press and hold j button for 2 seconds. without disconnecting Bluetooth, it may take
yy When the speaker is in the multi phone pairing a few minutes to connect other Bluetooth
mode, you will need to connect the other devices. But after power off and on, you can
Bluetooth device and speaker within a few connect other Bluetooth devices without
minutes (Approx. 1 minute). Otherwise multi waiting.
phone pairing mode will be canceled. yy If you try to pair a new Bluetooth device when
yy Multi phone pairing connection may not be it is already connected to 2 Bluetooth devices,
supported depending on the connected device's this speaker automatically disconnects one
specifications. Bluetooth device. (The Bluetooth device in use
is excluded from disconnection.)
yy Removable/detachable Bluetooth device (Ex
:Dongle etc..) doesn't support multi phone yy In case of multi-pairing, only one Bluetooth
pairing. device that has control can use voice command.
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Using the "LG XBOOM" Install “LG XBOOM” App onto

Your Bluetooth Device
App There are two ways to install “LG XBOOM” App onto
Your Bluetooth Device.
,,Note
It is recommended to use the latest version of Install “LG XBOOM” App through QR
app. code
1. Install “LG XBOOM” app through QR code. Use
2 the scanning software to scan the QR code.
About “LG XBOOM” App
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“LG XBOOM” app brings a suite of new features to

this unit.
To enjoy more features, you are recommended to
download and install free “LG XBOOM” app.

<Android> <iOS>
2. Tap an icon for installation.

,,Note
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device
has a scanning software application. If you
don’t have one, download one from “Google
Android Market (Google Play Store) or “Apple
App Store”.
yy Depending on the area, QR code may not
work.
 Operating 25

Install “LG XBOOM” App through Activate Bluetooth with “LG

“Google Android Market (Google Play XBOOM” App
Store)” or “Apple App Store”
“LG XBOOM” app helps to connect your Bluetooth
1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play device to this unit.
Store)” or “Apple App Store” icon.
Tap “LG XBOOM” app icon on the home screen to
2. In the search bar, type in the “LG XBOOM” and open “LG XBOOM” app, and go to the main menu.
search it.
3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG XBOOM” ,,Note
to start downloading Bluetooth app. yy “LG XBOOM” app will be available in the 2
software version as follow;
,,Note

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-- Android O/S: Ver 5.0 (or later)
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet. -- iOS O/S: iOS10 (or later)

yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is yy Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG
equipped with “Google Android Market XBOOM” app may not work.
(Google Play Store)” or “Apple App Store”. yy After connection of “LG XBOOM” app, music
may be output from your Bluetooth device.
In this case, try connecting procedure again.
yy If you operate the other applications or
change the settings on your Bluetooth
device while using “LG XBOOM” app, “LG
XBOOM” app may operate abnormally.
yy When “LG XBOOM” app operates abnormally,
check your Bluetooth device and the
connection of “LG XBOOM” app and then try
to connect again.
yy Depending on the smart phone's operating
system, you have some differences for “LG
XBOOM” operation.
yy Check Bluetooth setting on your Bluetooth
device if “LG XBOOM” app connection does
not work well.
 26 Operating

Dual Mode Connection 2. If two speakers are successfully connected,

blinking Dual Mode LEDs will stay white. First hear
beep sound at main speaker, and then at other
You can enjoy the sound in stereo by using two speaker.
speakers. For enjoying Dual Mode, you need to
purchase another speaker.

2
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- speaker : Main speaker is to set L (Left)

channel and turns on Dual Mode LED and
Bluetooth LED.
- speaker : Other speaker is set to R (Right)
channel and turns on Dual Mode LED.
Bluetooth LED turns off.
1. Press the each speaker’s 3 DUAL button. Then
the speakers are ready to Dual Mode. ,,Note
yy It takes up to 1 minute to connect to Dual
Mode.
yy Using Dual Mode is limited to only PL7 Model
and is unavailable on other Portable Bluetooth
Speaker.
yy If you are not connected to Bluetooth device,
main speaker's Bluetooth LED blinks.
yy The speaker depends on MAC address of
Bluetooth.

3. Play the desired music on the Bluetooth device.

-- Beep sound is heard and Dual Mode LED will

blink white fast.
 Operating 27

,,Note
yy When you enjoy Dual Mode, Multi phone pairing yy To change the Bluetooth device in Dual Mode,
is not supported. press and hold j for 2 seconds to disconnect
-- Main speaker ( ) connects only one current Bluetooth device and connect to the
Bluetooth device. desired Bluetooth device.
yy In Dual Mode, you can connect only the main yy When you connect a Bluetooth device (iOS
speaker( ) with the Bluetooth device. device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized between
yy If you turn the power off and then on again, two each device.
speakers need to be reconnection for using Dual
Mode. yy In Dual Mode, make the distance between the 2
speakers as close as possible each other.

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yy If the units fail to connect Dual Mode, go to step
1 and try again. yy Depending on network environment, the Dual
Mode may not work well.
yy When Dual Mode connection is on processing,
you cannot search the units on other Bluetooth yy In Dual Mode, you can only use voice command
devices. on the main speaker.

yy When you disconnect Dual Mode connection, yy Some mobile phones might not play music
press 3 DUAL buttons of one of the two properly when you try to connect Dual Mode
speakers again. during playback.

yy When you enjoy Dual Mode, you can adjust the yy The speaker might not synchronize audio with
Volume, Playback, Sound Effect or Mood light of video (ex. TV etc).
both main ( )and other ( ) speakers at the yy Press 1 button, 3 DUAL button to cancel
same time. Dual Mode.
yy When you connect Dual Mode connection while yy Press the 3 MULTI button to disable Dual
using AUX mode, this speaker automatically mode and start Multi mode connection.
changes to Bluetooth mode.
yy In Dual Mode, you can receive a call on only main
speaker due to audio howling.
yy If you connect 3.5 mm stereo cable in Dual Mode,
it will cancel Dual Mode and then change to AUX
mode.
 28 Operating

Multi Mode Connection 3. If multiple speakers are connected, blinking Multi
Mode LEDs will stay white with beep sound.

You can enjoy the Multi Mode sound by using

multiple speakers. For enjoying Multi Mode, you need
to purchase another speaker.

2
Operating

- speaker : Main speaker turns on Multi Mode

LED and Bluetooth LED.
- speaker : Other speaker turns on Multi Mode
LED. Bluetooth LED turns off.

,,Note
yy It takes up to 1 minute to connect to Multi
Mode.
yy If you want to add Other speakers after 1
1. Press the each speaker’s 3 MULTI button.
minute, you must press the 3 MULTI button
Multi Mode LED blinks.
on the Main speaker again and add the Other
2. Press 3 MULTI repeatedly to select MAIN or speaker.
OTHER.
yy Using Multi Mode is limited to PL5, 7 series
- speaker : Selects MAIN. model.
- speaker : Selects OTHER. yy If you are not connected to Bluetooth device,
main speaker's Bluetooth LED blinks.

4. Play the desired music on the Bluetooth device.

-- Beep sound is heard and Multi Mode LED will

blink white fast.
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5. Repeat steps 1-2 to add speaker you want.

- speaker : Selects MAIN.
- speaker : Selects OTHER.

Operating
,,Note
yy When you enjoy Multi Mode, Multi phone pairing yy To change the Bluetooth device in Multi Mode,
is not supported. press and hold j for 2 seconds to disconnect
-- Main speaker ( ) connects only one current Bluetooth device and connect to the
Bluetooth device. desired Bluetooth device.
yy In Multi Mode, you can connect only the main yy When you connect a Bluetooth device (iOS
speaker( ) with the Bluetooth device. device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized between
yy If you turn the power off and then on again, each device.
each speakers need to be reconnection for using
Multi Mode. yy In Multi Mode, make the distance between the
speakers as close as possible each other.
yy If the units fail to connect Multi Mode, go to
step 1 and try again. yy Depending on network environment, the Multi
Mode may not work well.
yy When you enjoy Multi Mode, the Playback
or Mood light on the Main speaker ( ) are yy Some mobile phones might not play music
interlocked with the Other speaker. properly when you try to connect Multi Mode
during playback.
yy When you enjoy Multi Mode, the all buttons on
the Other speaker are not interlocked with the yy The speaker might not synchronize audio with
Main ( ) speaker. video (ex. TV etc).

yy When you connect Multi Mode connection while yy Press 3 DUAL button to cancel Multi Mode.
using AUX mode, this speaker automatically yy If you connect a large number of products at the
changes to Bluetooth mode. same time, there is a possibility that the search
yy In Multi Mode, you can receive a call on only will fail or the connection will fail. If it fails, please
main speaker due to audio howling. search again and connect.

yy If you connect 3.5 mm stereo cable in Multi yy When you press 3 MULTI button on the
Mode, it will cancel Multi Mode and then change speaker to select OTHER and then press
to AUX mode. 3 MULTI button again after beep sound, Multi
Mode connection is released.
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Other Operation Notice for Auto Power Off

When the unit is in Bluetooth mode without music
playback for 6 hours or in AUX mode without
button operation for 6 hours, this unit is turned off
Resetting automatically.
If have a malfunction with the speaker, press the The function can be turned on or off.
RESET button using an object like a thin pin. Then When setting is changed in the order as below, Power
speaker turns off. Press 1 button to try turning on LED blinks 5 times with beep sound.
speaker again.
2 Function How to
Operating

Press and hold 1, O

ON
for 2 seconds simultaneously.

Press and hold 1, P

OFF
for 2 seconds simultaneously.

,,Note
yy You can toggle this function on and off
through “LG XBOOM” app.
yy If the function was off, speaker will be off in
this way that press the 1 button or battery
is completely discharged

Turn on/off the beep sound

Set up the beep sound through "LG XBOOM" app:
"LG XBOOM" menu [ [Setting] [ [Beep Sound]
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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause & Correction

yy The battery is discharged. Recharge the battery.
No Power.
yy Connect the unit to the power supply with the AC adapter.
yy The unit or your smart device’s volume is set to minimum. Check and adjust the
volume of the unit or Bluetooth device’s volume.
No sound or sound yy When you use an external device at high volume, the sound quality may be
distortion. deteriorated. Lower the volume of the devices.
yy If you use the unit for purposes other than listening to music, the sound quality
may be lowered or the unit may not work properly.
3
yy Switch Bluetooth off and on again on your Bluetooth device, then try pairing
again.

Troubleshooting
Bluetooth pairing does yy Be sure your Bluetooth device is on.
not work well. yy Remove the obstacle in the path of the Bluetooth device and the unit.
yy Depending on the type of the Bluetooth device or surrounding environment,
your device may not be paired with the unit.
yy If the battery was fully discharged, the stored Bluetooth information can be
deleted. Previous setting may not be saved when the unit’s power is shut off.
The unit does not yy In case of malfunction, please use the unit in proper place where the
operate normally. temperature or humidity is not so high or low.
yy In case of overload, power and Bluetooth LEDs blink white. Please turn the
power off and then on again.

Above solutions do not yy Press the RESET button on speaker using an object like a thin pin. (Page 30)
work.
 32 Appendix

Trademarks and Compatible iPhone/iPod

yy The unit supports the models as follows ;
Licenses -- iPhone XS Max
-- iPhone XS
-- iPhone XR
-- iPhone X
-- iPhone 8 Plus
-- iPhone 8
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth -- iPhone 7 Plus
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG -- iPhone 7
Electronics is under license. -- iPhone SE
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
-- iPhone 6s Plus
their respective owners.
-- iPhone 6s
-- iPhone 6 Plus
-- iPhone 6
-- iPhone 5s
4 -- iPod touch (6th generation)
“Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPod” mean The system is compatible with the latest iOS.
Appendix

that an electronic accessory has been designed to Depending on your iPhone/iPod software version, you
connect specifically to iPhone or iPod, respectively, may not control your iPhone/iPod from the unit.
and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPhone or iPod may affect wireless performance.
 Appendix 33

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

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

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces
4
are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened

Appendix
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.
 34 Appendix

Specifications

General
5 V 0 2 A (AC adapter)
Power requirements
Built-in rechargeable battery
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 201 mm X 79 mm X 79 mm
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 60 % RH
Water-proof IPX5

Inputs
AUX (Portable in) 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Battery
4
Battery capacity 3900 mAh
Appendix

Approx. 18 hours.
Operating time
It may vary depending on the battery status and operational conditions.
Less than 4 hours (with AC Adapter).
Charging time
It can be varied depending on the conditions of the battery or operation.

yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.