LG LAC950M User Guide

LAC950M (HS8)

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar

ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL

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Safety Information

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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.

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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 conned 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.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 sucient

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

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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 specication 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.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery

pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Main Features 6 Introduction 7 Accessories 8 Front panel 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control 10 Installing the sound bar 10 – Installing the cover foot 10 Mounting the main unit on a wall

2 Connecting

12 Organizing cables 12 Connecting the AC Adapter 13 Wireless subwoofer connection 14 Connecting to your TV 14 – Using an OPTICAL cable 14 – LG Sound Sync 15 – Using an HDMI cable 16 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the

channel with the sound bar 16 – What is SIMPLINK? 17 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 17 – Additional information for HDMI 18 Optional equipment connection 18 – HDMI connection 19 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection 19 – OPTICAL IN connection 20 Initial Multi-Room Setup 20 – Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh

Network Connection) 20 – Wireless connection (Standard

Wireless Connection) 20 Installing “Music Flow Player” App 21 – Starting with Music Flow Player app 22 Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network 22 – Simple Connection (EZ Setup) 23 – Connecting the speaker to your

network with a LAN cable

25 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

28 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (iOS)

31 Connecting the speakers to your Home

Network (Additional)

31 – Connecting the additional speaker to

your network with a LAN cable

33 – Connecting the additional speaker

to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup

Method 35 Using the Bridge 35 – Use as a root device (wired to the

home router) 37 – Use as a wireless extender 38 Using Media Server for PC 38 – Music Flow PC Software for windows 39 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for

Mac OS

3 Operating

41 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player

app 41 – Overview of Home menu 42 – Overview of the side menu 43 – Playing a song 44 – Overview of Playback 46 Different ways of listening to music 46 – Group Playback 47 – Surround Sound Mode (Home

Cinema Mode) 49 – Seamless playback 50 Setting the Speaker with Music Flow

Player app 50 – Overview of setting menu 50 – [General] Menu 51 – [Speakers] Menu 52 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu 52 – [Account management] Menu 52 – [Time Zone] Menu 53 – [Advanced Settings] Menu 55 – [Chromecast] Menu 55 – [Version Info.] Menu 55 – [Open source licenses] Menu

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56 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 56 – About Bluetooth 56 – Bluetooth profiles 56 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth

Device 57 Other operations 57 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 57 – AV Sync 57 – Using your TV remote control 58 – Turn off the sound temporarily 58 – Displaying input source information 58 – Sleep timer setting 58 – Auto power down 59 – AUTO POWER On/Off 59 Sound adjustment 59 – Adjust volume level automatically 59 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub-woofer 59 – Night mode 60 Standby mode 60 – Standby mode 60 – Network standby mode 60 – Bluetooth standby mode 60 Reset the Speaker 60 – Resetting the speaker

4 Troubleshooting

61 Troubleshooting 61 – General 62 – Network 63 – Application and PC Software

5 Appendix

64 File requirement 64 Trademarks and licenses 65 Specifications 67 Handling the Speaker 67 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

68 TERMS OF USE

Some of the content in this manual may dier 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

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Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device with simple connection.

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

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

20.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

(Android OS)

yDepending on the application’s version and the

settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app may not be operated normally.

ySome smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

(Apple iOS)

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Designs and specications of the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

AC adapter (1) Power cord (1)

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Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install

Screws (2) Cable ties for arranging

Foot Optical

Cable holder HDMI Cable

guide (1)

cables (4)

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Front panel

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Display window

LED indicator

Shows connection status.

Remote sensor

Rear panel

(Standby/On)

A 1/!

- Power On

- Switching to the standby mode (page 60)

F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

(Wi-Fi)

(Add)

(Volume)

p/o

Adjusts volume level.

Connects your speaker to your network. (page 25)

Adds the speaker to your network. (page 31)

The buttons are located on the rear.

DC IN (AC adapter input)

S/W download connector (For service only)

HDMI IN / OUT

ETHERNET : LAN port

PORTABLE IN : Portable input

OPT. IN : Optical input

(TV ARC)

: HDMI input / output

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Remote control

Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches

to the standby mode.

FUNC : Selects the function and the input source.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

OPTICAL : Changes input source to OPTICAL directly.

: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-

woofer.

VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedl-y.

C/V

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

playback.

INFO : Displays the input source information.

• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •

DRC : Turns on or o DRC function.

intensity and improve neness and softness.

AUTO VOL : Turns on or o the AUTO VOLUME mode.

AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn o automatically at

a specied time.

AUTO POWER : Turns on or o AUTO POWER function. (Refer to the page 59.)

(Skip) :

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses

Note

You can use these playback buttons after play music by “Music Flow Player” App or PC software.

: Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound

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Installing the sound bar

You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to

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the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want. (Refer to pp. 14 - 19)

You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.

Caution

yFor best performance of wireless connection

such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer, do not install the unit on Metallic furniture because wireless connection communicates through a module positioned on the bottom of the unit.

yBe careful not to make scratches on the

surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when installing or moving them.

Note

For the convenient button usage, it is recommended to take some distance between the soundbar and your TV when you install the sound bar.

1. Turn the unit upside down.

2. Peel off a sticker attached to the cover foot. Then place it on the existing foot of the unit.

3. Press the cover foot with adequate force to get it rmly xed.

Caution

If your TV is an LG OLED TV (Model: 55EG9600, 65EG9600), installing the supplied feet is not recommended.

Mounting the main unit on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Caution

Because it is dicult to make a connection after installing this unit, you should connect the cables before installation.

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Installing the cover foot

You can extend the height of the unit by using cover foot (height : 12 mm)

Wall bracket

Screws

(Not supplied)

Screws (A)

Wall plug

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1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to the position.

2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.

3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.

5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw holes on the bottom of the unit.

6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.

Note

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Caution

yDo not install this unit upside down. It can

damage the parts of this unit or be the cause of personal injury.

yDo not hang onto the installed unit and

avoid any impact to the unit.

ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it

does not fall o. If the unit falls o, it may result in an injury or damage to the product.

yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please

make sure that a child does not pull any of connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

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Note

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

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Organizing cables

Organize the cable with cable holder.

1. Remove the protective vinyl of the sticker.

2. Attach and fix the cable holder as shown below.

3. Insert cables to the cable holder and lock the cable holder.

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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.

Caution

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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Wireless subwoofer connection

LED indicator of wireless subwoofer

LED Color Status

Green (Blink)

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is

O (No display)

Setting up the wireless subwoofer for the first time

1. Connect the power cord of the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected.

Manually pairing wireless subwoofer

When your connection is not completed, you can see the red LED or the blinking of green LED on the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the below steps.

1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum.

-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.

2. Press and hold (Mute) on the remote control for about 3 seconds.

-“WL RESET” appears on the display window briey.

The connection is trying.

in standby mode or the connection is failed.

The power cord of wireless subwoofer is disconnected.

3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in green continually, you can skip this step.

Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the

wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.

-The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up alternately in red and green.

4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer.

5. Connect them again after the LED of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned off.

The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will

be paired automatically when you turn on the main unit.

-When the connection is completed, you can see the green LED on the subwoofer.

Note

yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to communicate with each other and make sounds.

yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,

the better sound quality. It is recommended to install the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible and avoid the cases below.

-There is a obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer.

-There is a device using same frequency with this wireless connection such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

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Connecting to your TV

Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of the TV.

Using an OPTICAL cable

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the

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unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.

2. Set the input source to OPTICAL. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL function, press

OPTICAL on the remote control.

Note

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

Optical cable

LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your equipment.

Note

yYou can also use the remote control of

this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

-Turn o the unit.

-Changing the function to the others.

-Disconnecting the optical cable.

yThe amount of time to turn o this unit is

dierent depending on your TV when you set AUTO POWER function to ON.

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With wired connection

1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable.

Optical cable

2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]

3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

4. Select OPTICAL function by using FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

You can see “LG OPT” on the display window

if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

Details of TV setting menu vary depending on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

With wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control.

2. Select LG TV function by using FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Note

If you turned o the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

disconnected.

Using an HDMI cable

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable.

Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an HDMI cable.

HDMI cable

Note

yHDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control):

Using a single remote control, you have the ability to operate CEC compatible devices (TV, Sound Bar, Blue-ray player, etc.)

yYou can also enjoy extra functions such as

Bluetooth with FUNC on remote control or F on this unit. When you go back to live TV channel after using the extra functions (Bluetooth) of this audio system, you should choose your preferred speaker on TV to enjoy the sound from this audio system again.

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HDMI cable Checklist

Some HDMI cables do not support the ARC function, this can result in no sound output.

When connecting this unit to the TV, if there is no sound, there might be a problem with the HDMI cable. Therefore connect this unit to the TV and check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet.

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STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel with the sound bar

Connection through HDMI Cable*

Your television must support the newest HDMI features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel)) to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.

1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control)

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI feature designed to allow the user to command and control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected through HDMI by using only one of their remote controls.

* Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+ (Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips), etc.

(X)

(O)

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control : Power on/o, volume up/down, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

Note

yDepending on the state of the unit, some

SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose or not work.

yDepending on a TV or a player which

is connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation may dier from your purpose.

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ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.

To use this function :

-Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.

-The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may dier depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).

-You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function using an HDMI cable.

-You can connect only one Sound bar to TV compatible with ARC.

Note

yARC function is automatically selected when

ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the function you are using.

yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the

speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV models, you must select the external speaker option from the TV menu. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)]

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

Additional information for HDMI

yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP

is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).

yYou cannot change the video resolution

in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.

yIf the video output signal is abnormal when

your personal computer is connected to HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your personal computer to 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

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Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

For enjoying sound only

You can enjoy the sound from the external device

you connect.

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To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Bluray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Set the input source to HDMI IN. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

For enjoying both sound and picture

You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect.

1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.

2. Connect HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of the unit to HDMI IN jack on the TV.

3. Set the input source to HDMI IN. Press repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

Note

HDMI OUT jack is for TV connection. Even though PCM multi channel is inputted to the unit through an HDMI cable, the unit can only output 2 channel to TV.

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PORT. (Portable) IN connection

Listening to music from your portable player

The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).

3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and start playing it.

OPTICAL IN connection

Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack.

Optical cable

To the optical

output jack of

external device

1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital device etc.)

2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing FUNC on the remote control or F on the unit until the function is selected.

To directly select the OPTICAL function, press

OPTICAL on the remote control.

3. Listen to sound from the connected device.

4. Press OPTICAL to exit from OPTICAL. Function is retuned to previous one.

To the optical output jack of external device

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Initial Multi-Room Setup

When installing the MUSICow product for the rst time, you can choose two types of connection as below.

Wired connection (MUSICflow

Mesh Network Connection)

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Connect your speaker to the home router using LAN cable.

Then you can connect the additional MUSICow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)” on page 31.

LAN Cable

Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection)

When the wired connection is unavailable between your speaker and home router, this unit oers 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ow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)” on page 31.

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.

Note

yMusic Flow Player app will be available in

version of the software as follow; Android OS : Ver 4.0 (ICS) (or later) iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)

yDepending on the device, “Music Flow

Player” app may not work.

Through QR code

Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code. Scan the QR code using the scanning application.

Wireless signal

(Android OS)

(Apple iOS)

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Note

yMake sure that your smart device is

connected to the internet.

yMake sure that your smart device has a

scanning application. If you don’t have, download it from Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store”.

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].

3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker you’ve purchased.

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network” on page 23.

Note

If you want to return to the terms of use screen, initialize the Music Flow Player app on the smart device’s setting menu.

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2. Check the contents of Chromecast Service and select [Accept].

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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

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device for further instructions.

Preparation

yMake sure that wireless network environment

using a router is installed at your home.

yMake sure that the speaker and the smart device

are connected to the same router.

Requirements

yWireless router ySmart device (Android or iOS)

Note

yMake sure that DHCP’s server is activated on

wireless router.

yIf 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.

Simple Connection (EZ Setup)

Preparation

yFor Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition

is needed.

yMake sure that the Bluetooth setting on your

smart device in on.

Note

ySimple Connection is supported by

Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (or higher).

yIf 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

23) or “Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method” (page 25 or page 28)

1. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

2. App searches for the speaker and connects it automatically, Tap [Next].

3. If the network password is set, security screen is displayed. Type the password.

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LG LAC950M User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Getting Started

Main Features

Introduction

Accessories

Front panel

Rear panel

Remote control

Installing the sound bar

Mounting the main unit on a wall

Installing the cover foot

Organizing cables

Connecting

Connecting the AC Adapter

Wireless subwoofer connection

Connecting to your TV

Using an OPTICAL cable

LG Sound Sync

Using an HDMI cable

Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel with the sound bar

What is SIMPLINK?

ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

Additional information for HDMI

Optional equipment connection

HDMI connection

PORT. (Portable) IN connection

OPTICAL IN connection

Initial Multi-Room Setup

Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection)

Installing “Music Flow Player” App

Starting with Music Flow Player app

Connecting the speaker to your Home Network

Simple Connection (EZ Setup)