Please read this manual carefully before
operating your speaker and retain it for future
reference.
ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL
SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room
Model : NP8740 (H7)
NA9740 (H7)
NP8540 (H5)
NA9540 (H5)
Copyright © 2015-2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com
1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
Getting Started
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please
refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the
apparatus.
For models using an adapter
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device.
Do not use a power supply from another device or
another manufacturer. Using any other power cable
or power supply may cause damage to the device
and void your warranty.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In
case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain
readily accessible.
Check the specication page of this owner’s
manual to be certain of the current requirements.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked
wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these
conditions could result in electric shock or re.
Periodically examine the 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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CAUTION:
y
The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
y
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
y
To avoid re or electric shock, do not open the
unit. Contact to qualied personnel only.
y
Do not leave the unit in a place near the heating
appliances or subject to direct sunlight, moisture,
or mechanical shock.
y
To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth
lightly moistened 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.
y
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure
may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber
or plastic products in contact with the unit for a
long period of time.
y
Do not place the unit over the vehicle’s air bag.
When the air bag deploys, it may result in injury.
Before using in the car, x the unit.
y
Do not leave the unit on an unstable place such
as high shelves. It may fall down because of the
vibration of the sound.
Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Main Features
6 Accessories
6 Introduction
7 Top Panel
8 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
9 Connecting the AC Adapter
10 Initial Multi-Room Setup
10 – Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh
Network Connection)
10 – Wireless connection (Standard
Wireless Connection)
11 Installing “Music Flow Player” App
12 – Starting with Music Flow Player app
13 Connecting the speaker to your Home
Network
13 – Simple Connection (EZ Setup)
14 – Connecting the speaker to your
network with a LAN cable
16 – Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method
(Android)
19 – Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method
(iOS)
23 Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)
23 – Connecting the additional speaker to
your network with a LAN cable
25 – Connecting the additional speaker
to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup
Method (Android)
27 Using the Bridge
27 – Use as a root device (wired to the
home router)
29 – Use as a wireless extender
30 Using Media Server for PC
30 – Music Flow PC Software for windows
31 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for
Mac OS
3 Operating
33 Basic Operations
33 – Using 1/!/F button
33 – Using volume button
34 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player
app
34 – Overview of Home menu
35 – Overview of the side menu
36 – Playing a song
37 – Overview of Playback
39 – Group Playback
40 – Seamless playback
42 Setting the Speaker with Music Flow
Player app
42 – Overview of setting menu
43 – [General] Menu
43 – [Speakers] Menu
44 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
44 – [Account management] Menu
44 – [Time Zone] Menu
45 – [Advanced Settings] Menu
47 – [Chromecast] Menu
47 – [Version Info.] Menu
47 – [Open source licenses] Menu
48 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology
48 – About Bluetooth
48 – Bluetooth profiles
48 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth
Device
49 – NFC for Easy Pairing
(Android Only)
50 Listening to Music from Your External
Device
50 Standby mode
50 – Standby mode
50 – Network standby mode
51 Reset the Speaker
51 – Resetting the speaker
51 – Resetting the Music Flow R1
Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
52 Troubleshooting
52 – General
53 – Network
54 – Application and PC Software
5 Appendix
55 File requirement
55 Trademarks and Licenses
56 About Status LED’s Condition
57 Specifications
58 Handling the Speaker
58 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
59 TERMS OF USE
Some of the content in this manual may dier from Music Flow Player app depending on the
application’s version.
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Main Features
Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or
Android device
Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android
device with simple connection.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device.
Music Flow Player application
Listens to music stored on your smart device.
You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad or Android device via Music Flow
Player app. This speaker and your smart device
must be connected to the same network. Visit
Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” or use the
QR code shown below to search for “Music Flow
Player” app. For detailed information, refer to page
11.
(Apple iOS)
(Android OS)
y
Depending on the application’s version and the
settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app
may not be operated normally.
y
Some smart devices may not be compatible with
this speaker.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
AC adapter (1) Power cord (1)
Introduction
Symbol used in this manual
,
Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
>
Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
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1
Top Panel
a
1
/
!/
F
button
- Power On / Changing the mode
- Switching to the standby mode (page 33)
b
Volume wheel
Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease volume.
c
Bluetooth status LED (page 56)
d
Portable In status LED (page 56)
e
Network status LED (page 56)
f
NFC Tag (page 49)
g
Speaker
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Rear Panel
a
Speaker duct
A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker
cabinet.
b
Wi-Fi SETUP button
Connects initial Music Flow product to your
network wirelessly. (page 16)
c
ADD button
Adds additional Music Flow products to your
network. (In case one or more Music Flow
products are connected) (page 23)
d
DC IN (AC adapter input)
e
PORTABLE IN
Listens to music from your portable device.
f
ETHERNET
Connects the speaker to your network using a
LAN cable.
2 Connecting
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2
Connecting the AC
Adapter
Connect the speaker to the power supply with the
supplied AC adapter.
1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter
input.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
AC Adapter
AC power cord
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or manufacturer. Using any
other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
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Caution
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Initial Multi-Room
Setup
When installing the Music Flow product for the rst
time, you can choose two types of connection as
below.
Wired connection (Music Flow
Mesh Network Connection)
Connect your speaker to the home router using
LAN cable.
Then you can connect the additional Music
Flow products (Optional) to your home network
wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to
your Home Network (Additional)” on page 23.
LAN Cable
Wireless connection (Standard
Wireless Connection)
When the wired connection is unavailable between
your speaker and home router, this unit oers
music streaming service within home router’s Wi-Fi
coverage.
Connect one of the your speaker to the home
router wirelessly.
Then you can connect the additional Music
Flow products (Optional) to your home network
wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to
your Home Network (Additional)” on page 23.
Wireless signal
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Installing “Music Flow
Player” App
Through Apple “App Store” or
Google “Play Store”
1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play
Store” icon.
2. Type in “Music Flow Player” in the search bar and
tap “Search”.
3. Select “Music Flow Player” in the search result list
to download.
y
Music Flow Player app will be available in
version of the software as follow;
Android O/S : Ver 4.0 (or later)
iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)
y
Depending on the device, “Music Flow
Player” app may not work.
,
Note
Through QR code
Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code.
Scan the QR code using the scanning application.
(Apple iOS)
(Android OS)
y
Make sure that your smart device is
connected to the internet.
y
Make sure that your smart device has a
scanning application. If you don’t have,
download it from Apple “App Store” or
Google “Play Store”.
,
Note
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2
Starting with Music Flow
Player app
When you launch Music Flow Player app for the
rst time, the terms of use and Chromecast Service
appear on the screen.
1. Check the contents of terms of use and select
[Accept].
2. Check the contents of Chromecast Service and
select [Accept].
3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker
you’ve purchased.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home
Network” on page 13.
If you want to return to the terms of use
screen, initialize the Music Flow Player app on
the smart device’s setting menu.
,
Note
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2
Connecting the
speaker to your Home
Network
Using a wired network provides the best
performance, because the attached devices
connect directly to the network without radio
frequency interference.
Please refer to the documentation for your network
device for further instructions.
Preparation
y
Make sure that wireless network environment
using a router is installed at your home.
y
Make sure that the speaker and the smart device
are connected to the same router.
Requirements
y
Wireless router
y
Smart device (Android or iOS)
y
Make sure that DHCP’s server is activated on
wireless router.
y
If you cannot connect the speaker with your
router, go to setting of the router and then
make sure that “Allow wireless client to see
each other and access my local network”
box is unchecked.
,
Note
Simple Connection (EZ Setup)
Preparation
y
For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition
is needed.
y
Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your
smart device in on.
y
Simple Connection is supported by
Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (or higher).
y
If Simple Connection screen is not displayed
on the screen, connect the unit by the other
way. Please refer to “Connecting the speaker
to your network with a LAN cable” (page
14) or “Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method” (page
16 or page 19)
,
Note
1. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].
2. App searches for the speaker and connects it
automatically, Tap [Next].
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3. If the network password is set, security screen is
displayed. Type the password.
4. After typing password, tap [Next].
5. Tap [Finish] to finish making the connection.
Connecting the speaker to
your network with a LAN cable
Connection overview
LAN
Broadband
service
Router
Rear of the speaker
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2
1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The
Network status LED starts to blink white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.
3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.
4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.
5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the
speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other
end to your wireless router.
Wait a moment until Network status LED
stops blinking and stays white.
6. Then select [Next] on the screen.
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7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
(If there is an update)
8. This application is checking the Version of
software of your speaker and then shows the
version.
Select [Next] after checking the version
information.
y
You cannot use the speaker without a
router. When using the wired router, you
can control the speaker with Music Flow PC
Software. (page 30)
y
The speaker and the smart device should be
connected to the same router.
,
Note
Connecting the speaker to
your Network via the Wi-Fi
Setup Method (Android)
Connection overview
Broadband
service
Router
Rear of the speaker
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2
1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The
Network status LED starts to blink white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.
3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.
4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.
5. Then select [Next] on the screen.
6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of
the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks
white and red alternately.
7. Then select [Next] on the screen.
8. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.
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9. Then select [Next] on the screen.
10. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
(If there is an update)
11. This application is checking the Version of
software of your speaker and then shows the
version.
Select [Next] after checking the version
information.
If the speaker fails to connect to your network
or its network connection operates abnormally,
place the speaker closer to your router and try
again.
,
Note
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2
Connecting the speaker to
your Network via the Wi-Fi
Setup Method (iOS)
Connection overview
Broadband
service
Router
Rear of the speaker
1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The
Network status LED starts to blink white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.
3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.
4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.
5. Then select [Next] on the screen.
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6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of
the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks
white and red alternately.
7. Then select [Next] on the screen.
8. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi-
Fi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to
connect.
y
If “MusicFlow_Setup” is not on the list, scan
for available Wi-Fi networks again.
y
When your smart device is connected to
“MusicFlow_Setup”, you cannot use the
internet.
,
Note
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2
9. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.
10. Then select [Next] on the screen.
11. Then select [Next] on the screen.
12. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
If the speaker fails to connect to your network
or its network connection operates abnormally,
place the speaker closer to your router and try
again.
,
Note
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Notes on Network Connection
y
Many network connection problems during set
up can often be xed by re-setting the router.
After connecting the speaker to the home
network, quickly power o and/or disconnect
the power cable of the home network router or
cable modem. Then power on and/or connect
the power cable again.
y
Our company is not responsible for any
malfunction of the speaker and/or the internet
connection feature due to communication
errors/malfunctions associated with your
broadband internet connection or other
connected equipment.
y
The wireless network operate at 2.4 GHz
radio frequencies that are also used by other
household devices such as cordless telephone,
Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be
aected by interference from them.
y
Turn o all unused network equipment in
your local home network. Some devices may
generate network trac.
y
If the speaker fails to connect to your network
or its network connection operates abnormally,
place the speaker closer to your router and try
again.
y
Depending on your home network environment
and the performance of wireless router, it may
not work well to connect the speaker to your
wireless router.
y
You cannot connect the speaker to wireless
router which has hidden SSID.
y
The connection you’ve made may be
disconnected if you select other application or
change the setting of the connected speaker via
“Music Flow Player” app. In such a case, please
check the connection status.
y
Even After connection of Music Flow Player app,
music may be output from your smart device. In
this case, select the connected speaker on the
playback screen.
y
Depending on the speed of your network,
playback of online contents may not work well.
y
Wireless signal interference may lead to
disconnection of network or stopping playback.
y
You need to turn the speaker’s power o and on
again if you restart the router.
y
You need to perform a factory set and setup the
network connection for speaker, if you install
new router.
y
If you use other characters than the english
alphabet or digits for the SSID name of your
access point or wireless router, it may be
displayed dierently.
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2
Connecting the
speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)
You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers
and single smart device you have.
Requirements
y
Wireless router
y
Smart device (Android or iOS)
y
Another speaker
Signal interference may lead to stop playback.
,
Note
Connecting the additional
speaker to your network with a
LAN cable
Broadband service
Router
Speaker (Main)
Speaker (Add)
LAN cable
Connection overview
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2
1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home
network” on page 13.
2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow
Player app. Tap the button.
3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.
You can also add another speaker by using
button on the screen of [Connected
Speakers].
,
Note
4. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.
5. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.
6. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the
speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other
end to your wireless router.
Wait a moment until the LED indicator stops
blinking and stays white.
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7. Then select [Next] on the screen.
8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
Connecting the additional
speaker to your network via
the Wi-Fi Setup Method
(Android)
Broadband service
Router
Speaker (Main)
Speaker (Add)
LAN cable
Connection overview
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2
1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home
network” on page 13.
2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow
Player app. Tap the button.
3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.
You can also add another speaker by using
button on the screen of [Connected
Speakers].
,
Note
4. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.
5. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.
6. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker
(Add). Then Network status LED blinks red.
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7. Then select the [Next] on the screen.
8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
Speakers may be not connected if the distance
between the Sound Bar (Main) connected
by LAN cable and the speaker (Add) to be
connected is too far.
,
Note
Using the Bridge
Bridge (R1) extends a range of use of speakers.
Please purchase it separately if you want to use.
Use as a root device (wired to
the home router)
If there is no speaker with wired
connection to the router
When your home router is located too far from any
speaker location that is to be connected via wired
mode, connect the Bridge (R1) to your home
router with LAN cable.
Bridge (R1)
1. Attach the power cord to the power port on
the rear of the Bridge (R1) and then plug the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
2. The power LED on the front of Bridge (R1)
turns on. On your smart device, select the Music
Flow Player app. Tap the button.
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3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.
4. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen.
5. Following the instruction on Music Flow Player
app, connect the Bridge (R1) and the router
with LAN cable.
Wait a moment until Network status LED
stops blinking and stays white.
Bridge (R1)
And then select [Next].
6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
7. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer
to “Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)” on page 25.
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Use as a wireless extender
If there is at least one speaker with
wired connection to the router
When you want to expand Music Flow mesh
network coverage, add the Bridge (R1) to your
home network.
Bridge (R1)
1. Attach the power cord to the power port on
the rear of the Bridge (R1) and then plug the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
2. The power LED on the front of Bridge (R1)
turns on. On your smart device, select the Music
Flow Player app. Tap the button.
3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.
4. Select the Bridge and tap [Next] on the screen.
5. Select [Wireless connection] and tap [Next] on
the screen.
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6. Follow the instruction on Music Flow Player app
and tap [Next] on the screen.
7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
8. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer
to “Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)” on page 25.
Using Media Server for
PC
Media server Software allows users to access audio
files stored in media server and enjoy them on this
speaker via home networking.
Before connecting to PC to play a le, Media server
Software should be installed on your PC.
Make sure that wireless network environment
using a router is installed at your home.
,
Note
y
Windows : Music Flow PC Software
y
Mac OS : Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
Music Flow PC Software for
windows
About Music Flow PC Software
Music Flow PC Software makes you enjoy the
audio les stored on your media server (PC) via the
speaker.
Downloading Music Flow PC
Software
1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com.
If necessary, select your region.
2. Click support tab.
3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s
manual in search bar.
4. Find and download the “Music Flow PC
Software” file.
Installing Music Flow PC Software
1. Unzip and double-click “Setup.exe” to install
Music Flow PC Software. The installation is
prepared and the installation wizard appears.
2. Follow the directions of the installation wizard
displayed on the screen.
3. Click the [Exit] button to complete the
installation.
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y
You might close rewalls and Anti-Virus
programs on your PC while installing Music
Flow PC Software.
y
The Music Flow PC Software is a customized
software edition only for sharing les and
folders to this speaker.
y
If you want a full explanation about Music
Flow PC Software, click the question marked
icon on home menu.
,
Note
System requirements (Windows PC)
y
CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+
processors
y
Memory : 1 GB of free RAM
y
Graphics card : 64 MB video memory, minimum
resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and 16 bit color
settings
y
Free Disk Space : 200 MB
y
Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows
Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8.0, Windows® 8.1
y
Windows® Media Player® 11.0 or higher
y
Network environment: 100 MB Ethernet, WLAN
Sharing music files
On your computer, you must share the folder
contained music les to play them on this speaker.
This parts explains the procedure for selecting the
shared folders on your computer.
1. Double-click the “Music Flow PC Software” icon.
2. Click [ ] icon in the upper-right-hand corner
of the screen. The setting menu appears.
3. On the setting menu, click [ ] icon on the left
to go to the sharing le menu.
4. On the sharing le menu, Click [ ] icon to
open the [Browse Folder] window.
5. Select the folder containing the les you want
to share. The selected folder is added to the list
of shared folders.
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
for Mac OS
About Nero MediaHome Essentials
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for
sharing video, audio and photo les stored on your
computer to this speaker as a digital media server.
Downloading Nero MediaHome
Essentials
1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com.
If necessary, select your region.
2. Click support tab.
3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s
manual in search bar.
4. Find and download the “Nero MediaHome 4
Essentials” file.
Installing Nero MediaHome
Essentials
1. Before installation, close all running programs
including firewall and Anti-Virus programs.
2. Unzip and double-click NeroMediaHome.
dmg file, In the Nero MediaHome window,
drag the Nero MediaHome icon either to the
Applications folder within the window or to any
other desired location.
3. Follow the directions of the installation wizard
displayed on the screen.
4. Click the [Exit] button to complete the
installation.
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System requirements (Macintosh)
y
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
y
Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor
y
Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space
for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome
standalone
y
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Sharing music files
On your computer, you must share the folder
contained music les to play them on this speaker.
This parts explains the procedure for selecting the
shared folders on your computer.
1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials”
icon.
2. Click [Network] icon on the left and dene your
network name in the [Network name] eld. The
Network name you enter will be recognized by
your player.
3. Click [Shares] icon on the left.
4. Click [Local Folders] tab on the [Shares] screen.
5. Click [Add] icon to open the [Browse Folder]
window.
6. Select the folder containing the les you want
to share. The selected folder is added to the list
of shared folders.
7. Click [Start Server] icon to start the server.
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Basic Operations
Using
1
/
!
/
F
button
Power On
Press the
1
/
!/
F
button.
Standby mode
Press and hold the
1
/
!/
F
button for 5 seconds.
(page 50)
The speaker switches to the standby mode
if there is no music playback or no button
operation for 20 minutes.
,
Note
Changing the mode
When turning on the speaker, you can change the
mode. Press
1
/
!/
F
button repeatedly, the mode
is changed with status LED.
(Network -> Bluetooth -> Portable In)
If you do not connect external device with
portable cable, you cannot select the Portable
In mode using
1
/
!/
F
button.
,
Note
Using volume button
Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease volume.
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3
Enjoying the Music
with Music Flow Player
app
With Music Flow Player app, you can play music in
your smart device.
y
For more detailed instruction about Music
Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]
in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.
y
Some of the content in this part may dier
from Music Flow Player app depending on
the application’s version.
,
Note
Preparation
1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 13)
2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 11)
Overview of Home menu
Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
a
Menu button – Displays side menu bar.
b
My Songs – Displays music list on your
phone.
c
Streaming Services – Displays the online
services. You can enjoy the online radio and
music.
d
Favorites– Displays the favorites songs
e
Most Played – Displays the songs most
played on this speaker.
f
My Playlists – Displays the playlists.
g
Timeline – Displays the songs played on this
speaker.
h
Search – Searches music on your phone.
Depending on your smart device’s OS or
version of “Music Flow Player” app, some of the
content in this manual may dier.
,
Note
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3
Edit the Online streaming Service
list
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
2. Tap the [EDIT] menu.
y
Select the checkbox of the Online service you
want to see on Home.
y
Drag upwards or downwards to change the
order of the Online service.
y
Tap the , add the online services.
In case of the Android device, you can add the
online services among the installed apps in the
device. If you select the added app, the app is
run during the Bluetooth pairing operation.
In case of the iOS device, when you connect
the added app, you should set the Bluetooth
connection for yourself.
The displayed Online Streaming Services may
vary depending on your region.
,
Note
Overview of the side menu
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
2. Tap the button.
3. Side menu appears.
a
Home – Displays the Home menu.
b
My Phone – Displays the songs on this smart
device.
c
Music Server – Displays the songs on the
connected devices (Media server).
d
Streaming Services – Displays the online
services. You can enjoy the online radio and
music.
e
Chromecast enabled apps – Displays
available apps on Chromecast.
f
Connected Speakers – Displays the
connected speaker.
g
Add Speaker – Goes to the speaker
installation screen.
h
Settings – Displays the settings menu.
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3
Playing a song
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
2. Tap the button.
3. Side menu appears.
Select the [My Phone] on the side menu.
4. Select the desired album.
5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is
displayed and played.
If the speaker is not selected, the selecting
speaker pop-up appears. Select a desired
speaker.
,
Note
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3
Managing a playlist
On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired
song. The pull down menu appears.
a
Play next – Selects music to play next.
b
Add to queue – Adds to queue list.
c
Add to playlist – Adds to a desired playlist.
Depending on your wireless environment,
playing a song with the speaker may not work
smoothly.
,
Note
Overview of Playback
You can conrm and adjust various information on
the playback screen.
a
Displays the speaker that music plays through.
b
Displays current playing music.
- Repeats the desired contents. Every time
you click it, the state changed in the
(Repeat One) - (Repeat All) -
(Repeat O ) order.
- Shues the music on the list. Music will
be played in random order.
c
Adjusts playback.
- Adjusts the volume.
- Pauses playback.
/ - Skips fast backward or forward.
- Adjusts the sound eect.
d
Tap the , various option appears.
- Saves the music to the [Favorites]. You
can nd [Favorites] on [Home] tab
- Adds music to [My Playlist].
e
- Edits the current playlist.
- Selects a speaker to play.
- Displays music menu.
By using , you can control volume level
of each grouped speakers and change the
channel of them to [Surround], [Left] or [Right].
(Page 39)
,
Note
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3
Selecting Sound effect
This speaker has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by tapping [ ].
The displayed items for the equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.
1. During playback, tap the [ ] as below.
2. Tap the
A
or
D
.
You can select the various sound eects.
Sound Eect Description
Standard You can enjoy optimized sound.
Bass
The Bass is Bass Blast. During
playback, reinforce the treble,
bass and surround sound eect.
Flat Provides balanced sound.
Boost
Boosts the mid-range for sound
reinforcement.
Treble / Bass Reinforces the treble and bass.
User EQ You can adjust the sound effect.
When you play the songs with smart device’s
speaker, the sound equalizer is not supported.
,
Note
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3
Group Playback
You can group multiple speakers linked to the
Music Flow Player app and play the same music
through all the connected speakers in the same
group.
If you want to enjoy the group playback and
Surround playback, it is recommended that at
least one speaker is connected by LAN cable.
To change speaker connection setting when
all the speaker have been already connected
wirelessly, reset all the speaker and connect
again after connecting the one speaker of
them.
In the wireless connection, the smoothness of
playback is subject to the location of installed
speaker. Install the speakers at a short distance
from the router. To enjoy the smooth group
playback or surround playback wirelessly, it is
recommended to use the router supporting
802.11n. In this case, set the router’s security
mode setting to OPEN or AES.
,
Note
1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu
of Music Flow Player app.
2. Connected speakers appear.
Select the [ ] on the speaker desired song
plays through.
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3. Grouping option appears.
Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you
want to play with. Then select [OK].
4. The speakers is ready to group playback.
y
If the speakers are not grouped, you can
enjoy dierent music on each speaker.
y
It is recommended to connect less than 5
devices for the smooth playback.
y
The weak signal because of the long
distance between speakers or wireless
router and signal interference may cause
abnormal playback.
y
Depending on your wireless environment,
the grouping may be broken.
y
For smooth group playback, it is
recommended to select the speaker
connected by LAN cable as a master
speaker. If you set the master speaker
connected wirelessly, placed closer from the
speaker connected wired.
,
Note
Seamless playback
You can easily change the playing speaker from
your smart device or the speaker to the another
speaker without pause.
y
It is not supported when you go out of the
house with your smart device.
y
Wi-Fi function on smart device must be
turned on.
y
If the source is Portable In and Bluetooth,
seamless play is not supported. (Media
server and online streaming service are
supported).
y
In case of the online streaming service, the
music you are listening to is played from the
beginning.
y
On seamless play, each speaker keeps its
existing volume value. If no sound coming
out from the speaker during playback,
check the switched speaker’s volume is set
to 0.
,
Note
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3
Changing playing speaker from a
smart device to a speaker
1. If the smart device playing music is carried from
outside to a room where the connected speaker
is in, the pop-up window on the smart device
will appear to ask you which speaker you want
to play music through.
2. Select the speaker on the pop-up list, the music
you are listening to is played through without a
pause.
y
Pop-up window disappears automatically in
below cases,
-
When you select the speaker on pop-up
list.
-
10 seconds later after pop-up window
appears. (Android Only)
y
The latest connection is placed at the top of
the list on the pop-up window.
,
Note
Changing the active speaker to a
different speaker without a pause
You can change the playing speaker to the another
speaker which is in the room you are in now using
NFC tagging.
y
Music Flow Player app should be displayed
on the smart device’s screen.
y
In case of the grouped speakers, all the
speakers in the group are played when one
of the speakers in the group is NFC tagged.
y
Only Android device is available.
,
Note
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3
Setting the Speaker
with Music Flow Player
app
With Music Flow Player app, you can set the
connected speaker in your smart device.
y
For more detailed instruction about Music
Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]
in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.
y
Some of the content in this part may dier
from Music Flow Player app depending on
the application’s version.
,
Note
Preparation
1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 13)
2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 11)
Overview of setting menu
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device.
2. Select [Settings] on the side menu.
a
General – Sets for easier use of the speaker.
b
Speakers – Sets connected speaker.
c
Alarms/Sleep Timer – Wakes on and o the
speaker at a designated time.
d
Account Management – Manages online
streaming service.
e
Time zone – Sets time zone.
f
Advanced settings – Displays the Advance
settings menu. (Page 45)
g
Chromecast – Displays the Chromecast
menu.
h
Version Info. – Updates the speaker to the
latest version.
i
Open source licenses – Shows LGE Open
Source Software Notice.
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3
[General] Menu
Sets for easier use of the speaker.
Lock Screen Setting (Android only)
This function allows you to display the Music Flow
Player on the lock screen. (Lock screen setting is
[ON] by default.)
[Lock Screen Setting] may dier from Music
Flow Player app depending on the Android’s
version.
,
Note
User Guide
This function allows you to display or delete the
guide on the menu.
[Speakers] Menu
You can adjust speakers connected to your
network.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
a
Rename – Renames the speaker.
b
Speaker LED – Turns on or o speaker’s LED
indicator.
c
IP Info. – Shows the IP address of the speaker.
d
Compressed sound transmission
– Adjusts
the compression of audio source according to
network status.
e
Initialize – Resets the speaker.
f
System version – Displays the current system
version.
g
Share usage data – Select whether to send
Chromecast usage data and crash reports to
Google.
h
Learn about Chromecast built-in Privacy –
Shows Privacy policy of Chromecast.
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3
[Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
Turns on and o the speaker at a designated time.
Alarms
Speaker will let you know when it is time.
Deletes selected alarm.
Adds new alarm.
Sleep Timer
Sets a time to automatically turn o the speaker.
1. Select the speaker to set timer on [Sleep Timer]
in the [Alarms/Sleep Timer] menu.
2. Set the desired timer on selected speaker.
[Account management] Menu
Manages online streaming service.
[Time Zone] Menu
Automatic Time zone
It oers to use network provided time.
Set Time Zone
If you deselect [Automatic Time zone], you can
select your time zone yourself.
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3
[Advanced Settings] Menu
Mesh Network Channel
If normal playback or group playback is not smooth
using multiple speakers including wireless speaker
connection, changed the mesh network channel to
improve network speed.
1. Select the [Settings] -> [Advanced Settings]
option.
2. Select the [Mesh Network Channel] option.
The channel information now being used is
displayed.
3. Select the channel to change.
4. The channel information is updated to the
selected channel.
y
The speaker is disconnected temporarily
during the channel changing.
y
If you changed the channel when the
speaker turned o, turn on and add it again.
y
If the speaker is not connected to network
after changing the channel, add the speaker
again.
,
Note
Mesh Network direct connection
(Android only)
You can directly connect the smart device to
speaker connected your home network.
When your smart device is placed in a position
where it cannot connect to the home network,
select a nearby speaker in the [Mesh Network direct
connection] list and then connect the smart device
to the speaker.
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3
Auto Music Play
You can easily change the rendering device from
your smart device or a speaker to another speaker
by approaching your smart device to the desired
speaker.
y
Your smart device should support Bluetooth
Smart.
y
This function is subject to the smart device
capability and the Wi-Fi network status.
y
Auto music play option in the music ow app
should be turned on.
y
This function may cause more battery
consumption.
1. Turn on the [Auto Music Play] optio-n in the
Advanced settings menu on the music flow
app.
2. Tag the smart device to LG Music Flow to play
for about 1 second.
Sensitivity Settings
Sets the operating distance of Auto Music Play
between the speaker and your smart device to
adjust sensitivity of Bluetooth.
-
Place your smart device close enough to the
tag on the speaker. It is recommend to be
within about 5 cm.
-
Set the slide bar at [Close], the leftmost
position.
-
Move the slide to the right slowly until the
notication appears.
y
The smart device should support low power
Bluetooth (BLE).
y
BLE support specications in case of android
can vary depending on the manufacturer.
y
Supported operation system version
Device O/S
Android Android 4.3 (or later)
Apple iOS 7.1.2 (or later)
,
Note
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3
[Chromecast] Menu
Learn how to cast
Shows how to use Chromecast.
Chromecast enabled apps
Shows available apps on Chromecast.
Cast Groups
Select [Learn about Cast Groups] or [How to cast to
a group] to show the selected information.
To use Cast Groups, install Google Home
application. Download the application from
Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store”.
,
Note
Chromecast built-in open legal
documents
Select [Google Terms of Service], [Google Privacy
Policy] or [Open source licenses] to show the
selected information.
[Version Info.] Menu
Updates the speaker to the latest version.
App version info.
Displays the current application’s version.
Device version info.
Updates the latest speaker’s rmware version.
1. Find the speakers need to update and
tap the [ ].
2. Starts the software update.
[Open source licenses] Menu
Shows LGE Open Source Software Notice.
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3
Using a Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology
for short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic wave
or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth®
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.
Available Devices : Android device, iOS device
Bluetooth profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles.
This speaker is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
Listening to Music of a
Bluetooth Device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device
is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it
does not need to be performed again.
1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet.
Press
1
/
!/
F
button on the speaker to select
bluetooth mode. Then Bluetooth status LED
starts to blink with white.
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform
the pairing operation. When searching for this
speaker on your Bluetooth device, a list of the
devices found may appear in the Bluetooth
device display depending on the type of
Bluetooth device. Your speaker appears as
“Music Flow H5 (or H7) (XX:XX)”.
3. Select the “Music Flow H5 (or H7) (XX:XX)”.
XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address.
For example, if your speaker has a BT address
such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “Music
Flow H5 (or H7) (F7:08)” on your Bluetooth
device.
,
Note
4. When this speaker is successfully connected
with your Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth
status LED stops blinking.
y
Depending on the type of the Bluetooth
device, some devices have a dierent
pairing way.
y
Try pairing procedure if your device name is
not in the device list.
,
Note
5. Listen to music.
To play music in your Bluetooth device, refer to
your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
According to your Bluetooth device’s volume
level, the volume level of Bluetooth will be
adjusted.
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3
y
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.
However it may not work well in the case
below :
-
There is a obstacle between the unit and
the bluetooth device.
-
There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth® technology such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
y
This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.
However it does not operate in the case
below:
-
When you restart this unit.
-
When you disconnect this unit by yourself.
-
When you disconnect this unit on the
connected Bluetooth device.
y
The sound may be interrupted when the
connection is interfered with by the some
other electronic wave.
y
You cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
y
Pairing is limited to “One” Bluetooth® device.
Multi-Pairing is not supported.
y
Depending on the type of the device,
you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
y
You can enjoy using Bluetooth® when using
Phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..
y
The more distance between the unit and
the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
y
The Bluetooth® connection will be
disconnected when the unit is turned o or
the Bluetooth® device gets too far from the
unit.
y
If the Bluetooth® connection is
disconnected, connect the Bluetooth®
device again.
,
Note
NFC for Easy Pairing
(Android Only)
You can connect NFC-enabled android devices to
the speaker with Bluetooth function.
1. Activate the NFC feature on your NFC-enabled
android device.
2. Press
1
/
!/
F
button to turn on the speaker.
3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled smart device
over the mark on the speaker.
4. Select the desired track from your smart device’s
music list and the track you selected is played.
y
NFC feature is not supported with iOS.
y
The NFC feature is built into Android devices
running Android O/S 4.1.2 or later.
y
You must activate the NFC feature on your
NFC-enabled smart device (Android).
y
Depending on the NFC-enabled android
device’s manufacturers and brands, NFC
feature may not work.
y
If your NFC-enabled device’s screen is
locked, it cannot read the NFC.
y
If your device’s case is plated with chrome,
NFC is unavailable. Depending on your
case’s material or thickness, NFC may not be
read well.
y
When you are enjoying the music with
Music Flow Player app, seamless playback is
activated instead of Bluetooth pairing.
,
Note
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3
Listening to Music
from Your External
Device
The speaker can be used to listen to the music from
many types of external device.
1.
Connect the external device to the PORTABLE IN
on the speaker.
External device
Portable cable
(Not supplied)
2. Press
1
/
!
/
F
button repeatedly to select
Portable In mode. Then Portable In status
LED starts to blink white.
3. When this speaker is successfully connected
with your external device, the Portable In
status LED stops blinking.
4. Select the song to play on your smart device’s
music list.
Standby mode
The speaker switches to the standby mode if there
is no music playback or no button operation.
Standby mode
Option 1.
If network is disconnected and there is no music
playback and no button operation for 20 minutes,
the speaker switches to the standby mode. Then
Network status LED turns red.
Option 2.
If you press and hold the
1
/
!/
F
button for 5
seconds, the speaker switches to the standby
mode. Then Network status LED turns red.
Network standby mode
When network is connected but music is not
played and buttons are not pressed for 20 minutes,
the speaker switches to the network standby mode.
Then white Network status LED dimmed.
On the Network Standby Mode, if you press
1
/
!/
F
button, the latest music playlist will be
played.
,
Note
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3
Reset the Speaker
If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond,
reset the speaker.
Resetting the speaker
y
Press and hold the ADD button until you hear
the beep sound once. Then all wireless network
ports are deactivated and the stored wireless
network information is deleted.
y
Press and hold the ADD button until you hear
the beep sound twice. You can reset the speaker
to its original factory settings.
Resetting the Music Flow R1
Press and hold the ADD button for 8 seconds to
delete the stored network information.
After resetting the Music Flow R1, you must
unplug and plug in your speaker for a proper
connection with the Music Flow R1.
,
Note
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Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
General
Symptoms Cause & Solution
The unit does not work
properly.
y
Turn o the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.
y
Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
The power does not turn
on.
Is the power cord plugged into the outlet?
y
Connect the power plug to the outlet.
A function does not
work when the button is
pressed.
Is there static electricity in the air?
y
Disconnect the power plug and connect it again.
Sound is not produced. Is the volume set to minimum?
y
Adjust the volume.
The speaker doesn’t work
properly.
Is the speaker plugged in?
y
Plug in the speaker.
Does the speaker’s front status LED indicator remain?
y
Check whether the Wi-Fi router you’re using has been certied for Wi-Fi.
y
Unplug the speaker, plug it back in, and then reconnect it to the router.
y
Reset the speaker.
y
When using a Music Flow R1
-
Make sure that the smart device and the Music Flow R1 are connected to
the same Wi-Fi network.
-
Make sure that the Music Flow R1’s indicator LED show that it is working
correctly.
-
If the problem persists, reset the Music Flow R1.
-
Unplug, then plug in the Music Flow R1. Then, unplug and plug in the
speaker.
-
If you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow R1 and
speaker, try relocating the speaker so that the speaker is closer to the
wireless router or Music Flow R1.
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4
Network
Symptoms Cause & Solution
Cannot connect the
speaker to your home
network.
The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that
are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them.
Media servers are not
displayed on the device
list.
y
The rewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn o
the rewall or anti-virus software running on your media server.
y
Make sure that the speaker is connected to the local area network that your
media server is connected.
I cannot group speakers. Is the speaker connected to the network via Wi-Fi?
y
If you want to enjoy the group playback, at least one speaker should be
connected by LAN cable.
y
If the speakers are connected only wirelessly, disconnect the wireless
connections and reconnect them after connecting wired speaker.
Music Flow Player
(Speaker or Bridge)
doesn’t work properly.
Is the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge) plugged in?
y
Plug in the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge).
Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the Music Flow Player
(Speaker or Bridge) properly?
y
Connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Music
FlowPlayer (Speaker or Bridge) and to your wireless router.
y
By using the Music Flow R1 (Bridge) for extending the signal without wired
connection, at least one speaker must be connected with LAN cable.
When the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge) is plugged in, do the Music
Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge)’s LED show it’s operating properly?
y
If you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow Player (Speaker
or Bridge), try relocating the speakers so that the speakers is closer to the
wireless router or Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge).
If you restart the router?
y
You need to turn the speaker’s power o and on again.
If you install new router.
y
You need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for
speaker.
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4
Application and PC Software
Symptoms Cause & Solution
Music Flow Player app
doesn’t work properly.
Does an error occur when accessing the app?
y
Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app.
y
Make sure that the Music Flow Player app is the latest version.
y
Make sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white.
Music Flow PC Software
doesn’t work properly.
Does the rewall on your PC or Mac set to enable?
y
Disable all your rewalls and try to connect again. Refer to your rewall’s
instruction or website.
Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and your PC or Mac
properly?
y
Ensure that the speaker and your PC or Mac are correctly connected to the
local area network and can access the internet.
y
The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices
that are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker and your PC or Mac
away from them.
5 Appendix
Appendix 55
Appendix
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File requirement
Available File extensions : “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ac”,
“.m4a”, “.aac”, “.ogg”, “.wav”
Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3,
wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (ac)
Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma)
y
The le requirements are not always compatible.
There may have some restrictions by le features
and media server’s ability.
y
Some wav les are not supported on this
speaker.
y
Depending on the types of le or ways of
recording, it may not play back.
y
Some DRM-loaded les are not supported on
this speaker.
Trademarks and
Licenses
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG
Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
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About Status LED’s Condition
Bluetooth
Condition Color
Waiting for Bluetooth pairing Blinks
Bluetooth paired
Portable In
Condition Color
Connected portable cable
Network
Condition Color
Waiting for network connection Blinks
Connected
Connecting
(Wi-Fi SETUP button is pressed)
Blinks
Connecting
(ADD button is pressed)
Blinks
Standby mode
Network standby mode
Grouping set (First group was set)
y
When you set the group at rst, Network status LED turns green.
y
The additional groups are set, the
Network status LED color is changed in group order.
(
> > > > )
y
If the grouped speakers switch to the network standby mode, the brightness of
Network status
LED gets dark.
,
Note
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Specifications
General
Power Supply
18 V
0
2.67 A (AC adapter)
Power consumption
NP8740 (NA9740) : 12 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 10 W
Networked standby : 5.4 W
AC adapter
Model : DA-48A18
Manufacturer: Yang Ming Industrial
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz
Output: 18 V 0 2.67 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
NP8740 (NA9740) :
Approx. 370 mm x 232 mm x 110 mm without foot
NP8540 (NA9540) :
Approx. 340 mm x 207 mm x 88 mm without foot
Net Weight (Approx.)
NP8740 (NA9740) : 4.1 kg
NP8540 (NA9540) : 3.25 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Inputs
PORTABLE IN 400 mVrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Amplier
Stereo mode
NP8740 (NA9740) : 35 W + 35 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz)
NP8540 (NA9540) : 20 W + 20 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz)
T.H.D 10 %
Speakers
Type Built-in
Impedance Rated
NP8740 (NA9740) : 4 Ω
NP8540 (NA9540) : 6 Ω
Rated Input Power
NP8740 (NA9740) : 35 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 20 W
Max Input Power
NP8740 (NA9740) : 70 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 40 W
System
ETHERNET (LAN) port Ethernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
Wireless LAN (internal antenna)
Integrated IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) wireless networking access,
compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks.
y
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
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Handling the Speaker
When shipping the speaker
Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker,
for maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it
was originally packed at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
y
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the speaker.
y
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
y
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the speaker for a long period of
time.
Cleaning the speaker
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
speaker.
Important Information
Relating to Network
Services
All information, data, documents, communications,
downloads, les, text, images, photographs,
graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools,
resources, software, code, programs, applets,
widgets, applications, products and other content
(“Content”) and all services and oerings (“Services”)
provided or made available by or through any
third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole
responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it
originated.
The availability of and access to Content and
Services furnished by the Service Provider through
the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,
without prior notice, including, but not limited to
the suspension, removal or cessation of all or any
part of the Content or Services.
Should you have any inquiry or problem related
to the Content or Services, you may refer to the
Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-
date information. LGE is neither responsible nor
liable for customer service related to the Content
and Services. Any question or request for service
relating to the Content or Services should be made
directly to the respective Content and Service
Providers.
Please note that LGE is not responsible for any
Content or Services provided by the Service
Provider or any changes to, removal of, or cessation
of such Content or Services and does not warrant
or guaranty the availability of or access to such
Content or Services.
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TERMS OF USE
These Terms of Use apply to those individuals
and groups who use LG’s Multiroom Speaker (LG
Mutiroom Speaker), any software(s) associated with
LG Multiroom Speaker, this application and any
services associated this application (collectively “LG
Software”). They set out LGE’s responsibilities to you
as well as identifying the “dos” and “don’ts” that you
should be aware of when you use the LG Software.
LG Software is proprietary software owned by LG
Electronics Inc., a corporation registered in Korea
with its registered oce at Yeouido-dong 20,
Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. LGE, and its
licensors (“LGE”, “us” or “we”).
By accessing or using LG Software, you conrm
that you accept these Terms of Use and that you
agree to comply with them. If you do not agree
to these Terms of Use, you may not access or use
the LG Software. To the extent that any conict
arises between these Terms of Use and any other
document referred to in these Terms of Use, these
Terms of Use will take precedence, unless clearly
stated otherwise in the relevant document.
We grant you a non-exclusive license to use the
pre-installed copy of LG Software solely to the
extent necessary for you to use your LG Multiroom
Speaker personally and for no other purpose.
You acknowledge that all ownership rights in LG
Software anywhere in the world belong exclusively
to us and that no ownership rights in LG Software
are transferred to you. You are only entitled to the
limited use of LG Software as is granted in these
license terms.
You may not copy, modify, decompile or reverse
engineer our software in any way unless you are
allowed to do so by law. We reserve the right to
suspend, withdraw or discontinue all or part of the
Services without notice if we consider that you are
in breach of these Terms of Use.
You acknowledge that LG Software has not been
developed to meet your individual requirements.
We make no promises or guarantees that LG
Software is free from bugs or errors or that it
will always be available. We use commercially
reasonable eorts to provide LG Software on
a continuous, high quality basis but cannot
guarantee that they will always be available,
uninterrupted or error free. It is possible that
we may have to interrupt or discontinue the LG
Software or suspend or restrict your use of all
or any part of the Services where we consider it
reasonably necessary for technical, operational,
security, legal or regulatory reasons.
We do not accept any responsibility if for any reason
the Services or any part of them are unavailable at
any time or for any period.
Although you may use LG Software to download
and access content or applications made available
by third parties on your LG Software, we make no
promises or guarantees that you will always be able
to access such content or applications. So far as we
are legally able to do so, we exclude any warranties,
conditions or other terms which may be implied
into these license terms by law.
So far as we are legally able to do so, we exclude
any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you
or any other person in connection with your use
of LG Software. We are only responsible for loss or
damage suered that is a foreseeable result of our
breach of these license terms or our negligence
up to the amount specied below, but we are
not responsible for any loss or damage that is not
foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is
an obvious consequence of our breach or if it was
contemplated by you and us when you starting
using LG Software.
For any loss or damage that is not excluded under
these license terms, whether in contract, tort
(including negligence) or otherwise, the total
liability of us and our group of companies to you
is limited to the amount that you paid for your LG
Software service. To the extent permissible under
the applicable laws, some jurisdictions do not allow
the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental
or consequential damages, or have legislation that
restricts the limitation or exclusion of liability, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
Nothing is these license terms shall limit or
exclude our liability for death or personal injury
relating from our negligence, fraud or fraudulent
misrepresentation or any other liability that cannot
be excluded or limited by law.
LG Software provides access to “apps” and link
to other services owned and operated by third
parties, such as content providers. Any third party
apps, services and content that you access via the
Services are made available to you by these third
party providers and are outside the scope of these
Terms of Use.
Your dealings with any third party providers are
solely between you and the relevant provider and
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may be subject to the provider’s own terms and
conditions and privacy policy. We encourage you
to read these documents, although we are not
responsible for their content. We do not accept any
responsibility for apps, services or content provided
by third party providers.
We may impose limits on the use of or access to
certain third party content, application or services,
in any case without notice or liability. We expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any
change, interruption, disabling, removal of or
suspension of any content, application or service
made available through this LG Software. We are
neither responsible nor liable for customer service
related to the content, application and services.
Any question or request for service relating to third
party’s content, application or services should be
made directly to the respective content and service
providers or application developers, as appropriate.
These terms do not aect your statutory rights as a
consumer.
Suitability of the Services for children and parental
control tools
Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: The
Services are not directed at children under the age
of 13 and are not structured specically to attract
children under 13. Further, certain content that
you may access through your use of the Services
may contain material that you consider indecent,
objectionable or which may not be suitable for
children.
If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to
access the Services, you are solely responsible for
deciding whether or not the relevant Services are
appropriate for access by that child.
[Your Smart TV oers a parental control tool (by
way of a 4 digit PIN). If you have enabled the 4-digit
PIN, your LG Smart TV will not be able to display
restricted content unless you type in the PIN. You
are responsible for setting up and maintaining the
parental control tool and any other controls that
are available, and we will not be responsible for any
harm, loss or damage you suer or any other user
of your LG Smart TV suers as a result of your failure
to do so. Depending on the models of your LG
Smart TV, these features may not be available.
Viruses and Security
Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: We
use commercially reasonable eorts to ensure that
the Services are secure and virus free, but those
eorts cannot and do not guarantee that the
Services will be free from bugs, viruses, or other
vulnerabilities.
Further, we do not accept responsibility for any loss
or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-
of-service attack, or other technologically harmful
material that may infect your LG Smart TV, data or
other material belonging to you, during your use of
the Services.
Modify as you think appropriate: Complaints
If you have any queries, concerns or complaints
about the Services, please contact [include
reference to non-personal LG email address].
Modify as you think appropriate: Miscellaneous
Unless expressly stated otherwise, these Terms of
Use and the documents referred to in them contain
the entire agreement between us and you relating
to your use of the Services and supersede any
previous agreements, arrangements, undertakings
or proposals, written or oral, between us and you
relating to your use of the Services.
We may assign, sub-contract or otherwise transfer
any or all of our rights and obligations under these
Terms of Use to any company, rm or person. We
can only do this if it does not materially aect
your rights under these Terms of Use. You may not
assign, sub-contract or otherwise transfer your
rights or obligations under these Terms to anyone
else (except where you dispose of your LG Smart TV
to a third party) unless you rst agree this with us in
writing.
If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right
that we have against you at a particular time, then
this does not prevent us from later deciding to
exercise or enforce that right.
If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be
illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a
court or regulator, then, where required, that part
shall be deleted and the remaining parts of the
Terms of Use will continue to be enforceable.
These Terms of Use do not create or infer any rights
that are enforceable by any person who is not party
to them.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of
the country where your LG Smart TV is sold and
both you and LGE agree to submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of the country where your
LG Smart TV is sold in connection with the same
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the Republic of Korea, excluding their conicts of
laws provisions.
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If you have any questions or comments about
these Terms of Use please contact www.lg.com.
These Terms of Use may be updated by LGE from
time to time. If we make a material change to
our Terms of Use, we will update you via your LG
Software or other means.
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Information
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL,
and other open source licenses, that is contained
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In addition to the source code, all referred license
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LG Electronics will also provide open source code
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of performing such distribution (such as the cost of
media, shipping, and handling) upon email request
to [email protected]. This oer is valid for three
(3) years from the date on which you purchased the
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