Please read this manual carefully before
operating your speaker and retain it for future
reference.
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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
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall 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.
product’s enclosure that may be of
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
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
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. 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
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, 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 appliance. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
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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
1
pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
Getting Started
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.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specic operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference
Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its
operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel
Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are
allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz
and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations
can cause interference with and/or damage this
device. This device cannot be co-located with any
other transmitter.
CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.
Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc.1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Clis, NJ 07632
TEL. : +1-800-243-0000
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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Table of Contents6
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
3 Safety Information
8 Main Features
8 Introduction
9 Accessories
10 Front panel
10 Rear panel
11 Remote control
12 Installing the sound bar
12 – Installing the cover foot
12 Mounting the main unit on a wall
2 Connecting
14 Wireless subwoofer connection
15 Connection overview
15 Connecting to your TV
15 – Using an OPTICAL cable
16 – LG Sound Sync
17 – Using an HDMI cable
17 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the
channel with the sound bar
18 – What is SIMPLINK?
18 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
19 – Additional information for HDMI
19 Optional equipment connection
19 – HDMI connection
20 – PORT. (Portable) IN connection
21 – OPTICAL IN connection
21 – Connecting IR Blaster
22 Understanding Network Connection
22 – Basic Connection
22 – Group playback using Music Flow
Player app
23 Installing “Music Flow Player” App
24 – Starting with Music Flow Player app
25 Connecting the speaker to your Home
Network
25 – Connecting the speaker to your
network with a LAN cable
27 – Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method
(Android)
30 – Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method
(iOS)
34 Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)
34 – Adding another speaker
3 Operating
37 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player
app
37 – Overview of Home menu
38 – Overview of the side menu
38 – Playing a song
40 – Overview of Playback
41 Different ways of listening to music
42 – Group Playback
43 – Surround playback
44 – Seamless playback
45 Using LG HomeChat
45 – About LG HomeChat
45 – How to start LG HomeChat
47 – Usage Examples
48 – Overview of setting menu
49 – [General] Menu
49 – [Speakers] Menu
50 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
50 – [Music Library] Menu
50 – [Account management] Menu
51 – [Advance Settings] Menu
52 – [Account management] Menu
52 – [Update] Menu
52 – [Open source licenses] Menu
53 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology
53 – About Bluetooth
53 – Bluetooth profiles
53 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth
Device
54 Other operations
54 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
54 – AV Sync
54 – Turn off the sound temporarily
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55 – Displaying input source information
55 – Sleep timer setting
55 – Using your TV remote control
55 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub-woofer
55 – Night mode
56 – AUTO POWER On/Off
56 Sound adjustment
56 – Adjust volume level automatically
56 Using Media Server for PC
56 – Music Flow PC Software for windows
57 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for
Mac OS
58 Standby mode
58 – Standby mode
58 – Network standby mode
59 Reset the Speaker
59 – Resetting the speaker
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1
2
3
4 Troubleshooting
60 Troubleshooting
60 – General
61 – Network
62 – Application and PC Software
5 Appendix
63 File requirement
63 Trademarks and licenses
64 Specifications
66 Handling the Speaker
66 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
67 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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5
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Main Features
Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or
1
Android device
Getting Started
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
“iTunes 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 23.
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)
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Designs and specications of the accessories are
subject to change without prior notice.
Remote control (1)Batteries (2)
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1
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Wall bracket (2)Wall bracket install
Screws (2)Cable ties for arranging
FootIR Blaster
Optical
guide (1)
cables (2)
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Front panel
1
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Display window
A
Remote sensor
B
LED indicator
C
Shows connection status.
(Standby/On)
D1/!
- Power On
- Switching to the standby mode (page 58)
F (Function)
E
Selects the function and input source.
Rear panel
IN 1
F p/o
G
H
(Volume)
Adjusts volume level.
(Wi-Fi)
Connects your speaker to your network.
(page 27)
(Add)
Adds the speaker to your network. (page 34)
IN 2IN 3IR BLASTER
S/W download connector (For service only)
A
ETHERNET : LAN port
B
OPT. IN 2/OPT. IN 1 : Optical input
C
HDMI IN 1/HDMI OUT
D
output
(TV ARC)
: HDMI input /
PORTABLE IN : Portable input
E
HDMI IN 2/HDMI IN 3 : HDMI input
F
IR BLASTER
G
AC power cord
H
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Remote control
Battery Installation
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
1
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.
dM
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 specied time.
AUTO POWER : Turns on or o AUTO POWER
function. (Refer to the page 56.)
(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
1
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. 15 - 21)
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 reections.
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.
Installing the cover foot
You can extend the height of the unit by using
cover foot (height : 11 mm)
Mounting the main
unit on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Caution
>
Because it is dicult to make a connection
after installing this unit, you should connect
the cables before installation.
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket install guide
Wall bracket
Screws
(Not supplied)
Screws (A)
Wall plug
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.
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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.
TV
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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Wireless subwoofer
connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED ColorStatus
Green
2
(Blink)
Connecting
GreenThe connection is completed.
RedThe 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
briey.
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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Connection overview
Connect or disconnect the jack in order of the
image.
OUT
(TV ARC)
IN 1
or
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 1 or OPT. IN 2 jack on the
back of the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV
using an OPTICAL cable.
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 1 or OPTICAL 2
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.
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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.
2
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :
Connecting
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
dierent depending on your TV when you
set AUTO POWER function to ON.
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
1
disconnected. To use this function again, you
should reconnect the TV and the unit.
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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
OUT
(TV ARC)
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.
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.
STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
(X)
(X)
(O)
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.
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.
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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 :
2
Power on/o, volume up/down, etc.
Connecting
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 dier from your
purpose or not work.
yDepending on a TV or a player which
is connected with this unit, SIMPLINK
operation may dier from your purpose.
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
dier 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.
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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 veried, 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.
Optional equipment
connection
HDMI connection
For enjoying sound only
You can enjoy the sound from the external device
you connect.
IN 2IN 3
IN 1
To the Blu-ray disc player,
DVD player, etc.
1. Connect HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3 jack
on the back of the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the
audio device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD
player, etc.
2. Set the input source to HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN
2 or HDMI IN 3. Press repeatedly FUNC on
the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected.
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For enjoying both sound and picture
You can enjoy both sound and picture from the
external device you connect.
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IN 1
1. Connect HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3 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 1, HDMI IN
2 or HDMI IN 3. Press repeatedly FUNC on
the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected.
Note
,
yWith the unit connected to external devices
and TV as above illustration, TV will output
picture and sound from external devices
when the unit is turned o in HDMI IN
mode.
yHDMI 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.
yAudio sources without any transformation
pass through this unit when this unit is
turned o.
IN 2IN 3
OUT
(TV ARC)
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.
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OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices
to the OPT. IN jack.
Optical cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN 1 or OPT. IN 2 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 1 or OPTICAL 2
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.
Connecting IR Blaster
IR blaster is supplied as an accessory with the unit
in order to communicate well with the remote
control and the TV.
Remote control of your TV may not be operated if
the unit hides the remote sensor of the TV.
You can solve the problem by connecting IR blaster
with LG TV.
2
Connecting
Remote sensor
of TV
Sensor of
IR Blaster
IR BLASTER
1. Remove the protective vinyl of IR blaster.
2. Put IR blaster on the back of the unit with the
sensor of IR blaster facing the remote sensor of
the TV.
3. Connect the end of IR blaster to IR BLASTER jack.
Caution
>
yDo not block ventilation when you put IR
blaster on the unit.
yDo not disconnect the power cord. If you
want to use IR blaster, keep the unit on
standby mode.
Note
,
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons
may not be function on the TV.
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Understanding Network Connection
Basic Connection
A
Wired or Wi-Fi connection to router.
B
Wired and wireless connection.
You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration.
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Router
A
Router
B
Router
LAN
OR
LAN
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker (Main)
Speaker (Add)
Group playback using Music Flow Player app
You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration. (page 42)
Group setting via
Music Flow Player
app
Download
Music Flow Player app
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Installing “Music Flow
Player” App
Through “iTunes store” or “Google
Play Store”
1. Tap the “iTunes 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 2.3.3 (or later)
iOS O/S : Ver 5.1.1 (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.
(Android OS)
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 “iTunes store” or “Google
Play Store”.
(Apple iOS)
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Starting with Music Flow
Player app
1. When you launch Music Flow Player app for
the first time, the terms of use appears on the
screen. Check the contents of terms of use and
select [Accept].
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2. Select [Start] to install the speaker you’ve
purchased.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home
Network” on page 25.
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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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
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.
Connecting the speaker to
your network with a LAN cable
Connection overview
Broadband
service
2
Connecting
Router
LAN
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1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote
control or
starts to blink in white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Start] to install the speaker.
on the unit. The LED indicator
1/!
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3. Check the LED indicator on the unit and select
[Next] to go to the next step.
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 the LED indicator stops
blinking and stays white.
6. Then select [Next] on the screen.
4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.
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7. Select [Next] to complete the connection.
After connecting the speaker, you can see the
list of connected music storage device and
music curation screen. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
Note
,
yYou cannot use the speaker without a
router. When using the wired router, you
can control the speaker with Music Flow PC
Software. (page 56)
yThe speaker and the smart device should be
connected to the same router.
Connecting the speaker to
your Network via the Wi-Fi
Setup Method (Android)
Connection overview
Broadband
service
2
Connecting
Router
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1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote
control or
starts to blink in white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Start] to install the speaker.
on the unit. The LED indicator
1/!
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3. Check the LED indicator on the unit and select
[Next] to go to the next step.
5. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED
indicator blinks in white and red alternately.
6. Then select [Next] on the screen.
4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.
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7. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.
8. Then select [Next] on the screen.
9. Select [Next] to complete the connection.
After connecting the speaker, you can see the
list of connected music storage device and
music curation screen. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
Note
,
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.
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Connecting the speaker to
your Network via the Wi-Fi
Setup Method (iOS)
Connection overview
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Broadband
service
Router
1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote
control or
starts to blink in white.
2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Start] to install the speaker.
3. Check the LED indicator on the unit and select
[Next] to go to the next step.
on the unit. The LED indicator
1/!
4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.
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5. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED
indicator blinks in white and red alternately.
6. Then select [Next] on the screen.
7. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> WiFi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to
connect.
Note
,
yIf “MusicFlow_Setup” is not on the list, scan
for available Wi-Fi networks again.
yWhen your smart device is connected to
“MusicFlow_Setup”, you cannot use the
internet.
8. Once the network connection is completed,
return to the Music Flow Player app.
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9. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.
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11. Once the network connection is completed,
return to the Music Flow Player app.
12. Select [Next] to complete the connection.
10. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi-Fi
setting and select wireless router to connect.
After connecting the speaker, you can see the
list of connected music storage device and
music curation screen. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
Note
,
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.
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Notes on Network Connection
yMany 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.
yOur 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.
yThe 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.
yTurn o all unused network equipment in
your local home network. Some devices may
generate network trac.
yIf the speaker fails to connect to your network
or its network connection operates abnormally,
place the speaker closer to your router and try
again.
yDepending on your home network environment
and the performance of wireless router, it may
not work well to connect the speaker to your
wireless router.
yYou cannot connect the speaker to wireless
router which has hidden SSID.
yThe 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.
yEven 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.
yDepending on the speed of your network,
playback of online contents may not work well.
yWireless signal interference may lead to
disconnection of network or stopping playback.
yYou need to turn the speaker’s power o and on
again if you restart the router.
yYou need to perform a factory set and setup the
network connection for speaker, if you install
new router.
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Connecting the
speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)
You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers
and single smart device you have.
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Requirements
yWireless router
ySmart device (Android or iOS)
yAnother speaker
Note
,
Signal interference may lead to stop playback.
Adding another speaker
Connection overview
Broadband service
Router
LAN cable
Speaker (Main)
Speaker (Add)
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1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your home
network” on page 25.
2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow
Player app. Tap the [Home] menu.
3. Select the [Add Speakers] on the side menu.
4. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker
(Add). Then Network status LED blinks red.
5. Then select the [Next] on the screen.
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Note
,
You can also add another speaker as below.
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6. Select [Next] to complete the connection.
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Note
,
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.
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Enjoying the Music
with Music Flow Player
app
With Music Flow Player app, you can play music in
your smart device.
Note
,
yFor more detailed instruction about Music
Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]
in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.
ySome of the content in this part may dier
from Music Flow Player app depending on
the application’s version.
Preparation
1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 25)
2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 23)
Overview of Home menu
Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
Recommendation – Click the sentence area
a
to see the recommendation.
Favorites– Displays the favorites songs
b
Timeline – Displays the songs played on this
c
speaker.
Most Played – Displays the songs most
d
played on this speaker.
My Playlists – Displays the playlists.
e
How do you feel today? – Displays the music
f
curation screen.
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Note
,
Depending on your smart device’s OS or
version of “Music Flow Player” app, some of the
content in this manual may dier.
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Overview of the side menu
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
2. Tap the [Home] menu.
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3. Side menu appears.
Playing a song
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.
2. Tap the [Home] menu.
3. Side menu appears.
Select the [My Phone] on the side menu.
Home – Displays the Home menu.
a
My Phone – Displays the songs on this smart
b
device.
Music Library – Displays the songs on the
c
connected devices (Media server).
Streaming Services – Displays the online
services. You can enjoy the online radio and
d
music.
Connected Speakers – Displays the
e
connected speaker.
Add Speakers – Goes to the speaker
f
installation screen.
Settings – Displays the settings menu.
g
4. Select the desired album.
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5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is
displayed and played.
Note
,
If the speaker is not selected, the selecting
speaker pop-up appears. Select a desired
speaker.
Managing a playlist
On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired
song. The pull down menu appears.
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Play next – Selects music to play next.
a
Add to queue – Adds to queue list.
b
Add to playlist – Adds to a desired playlist.
c
Note
,
Depending on your wireless environment,
playing a song with the speaker may not work
smoothly.
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Overview of Playback
You can conrm and adjust various information on
the playback screen.
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Displays the speaker that music plays through.
a
Displays current playing music.
- Repeats the desired contents. Every time
you click it, the state changed in the
b
c
d
e
(Repeat One) - (Repeat All) -
(Repeat O ) order.
- Shues the music on the list. Music will
be played in random order.
Adjusts playback.
- Adjusts the volume.
- Pauses playback.
/ - Skips fast backward or forward.
- Adjusts the sound eect.
Tap the , various option appears.
- Saves the music to the [Favorites]. You
can nd [Favorites] on [Home] tab
- Adds music to [My Playlist].
- Shares on the social network services.
- Searches for more music that is similar to
the music being played.
- Edits the current playlist.
- Selects a speaker to play.
- Displays music menu.
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.
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Sound Eect Description
StandardYou can enjoy optimized sound.
Music
Cinema
FlatProvides balanced sound.
Boost
Treble / BassReinforces the treble and bass.
yWhen you play the songs with smart
device’s speaker, the sound equalizer is not
supported.
yYou can also select a desired sound mode
by using SOUND EFFECT on the remote
control.
yIn some of surround modes, some speakers,
there’s no sound or low sound. It depends
on the mode of surround and the source of
audio, it is not defective.
yYou may need to reset the surround mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound le has been changed.
You can enjoy comfortable and
natural sound.
You can enjoy more immersive
and cinematic surround sound.
Boosts the mid-range for sound
reinforcement.
Note
,
Different ways of
listening to music
There are a number of diering ways of listening to
music : Group, Surround and Seamless playbacks.
Note
,
If you want to enjoy the group playback and
Surround playback, it is recommended that at
least one speaker is connected by LAN cable.
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 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. 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.
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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.
1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu
of Music Flow Player app.
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2. Connected speakers appear.
Select the [ ] on the speaker desired song
plays through.
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.
Note
,
yIf the speakers are not grouped, you can
enjoy dierent music on each speaker.
yIt is recommended to connect less than 5
devices for the smooth playback.
yBecause of a long distance between
speakers and the wireless router or signal
interference, the signal may become weak.
This can cause abnormal playback.
yDepending on your wireless environment,
the grouping may be broken.
yFor smooth playback, it is recommended to
select the speaker connected by LAN cable
as a master speaker. If you set the master
speaker connected wirelessly, place it closer
to a speaker connected wired.
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Surround playback
You can enjoy surround sound by adding another
two speakers.
1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu
of Music Flow Player app.
2. Connected speakers appear.
Select the [ ] on the speaker.
3. Surround environment option appears.
Select the left and right speakers by tapping
connected speakers. Then select [OK].
4. The speakers are ready to surround playback.
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Note
,
yIt is recommended to set the surround
speakers to same models.
yBecause of a long distance between
speakers and the wireless router or signal
interference, the signal may become weak.
This can cause abnormal playback.
yDepending on your wireless environment,
the grouping may be broken.
yFor smooth playback, it is recommended to
select the speaker connected by LAN cable
as a master speaker. If you set the master
speaker connected wirelessly, place it closer
to a speaker connected wired.
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Seamless playback
You can easily change the playing speaker from
your smart device or the speaker to the another
speaker without pause.
Note
,
yIt is not supported when you go out of the
house with your smart device.
yWi-Fi function on smart device must be
turned on.
yIf the source is Portable In and Bluetooth,
seamless play is not supported. (Media
server and online streaming service are
supported).
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yIn case of the online streaming service,
Seamless Play may be unavailable.
yOn seamless play, each speaker keeps its
existing volume value. If there is no sound
coming out from the speaker during
playback, check to see if the switched
speaker’s volume is set to 0.
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.
Note
,
yPop-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)
yThe latest connection is placed at the top of
the list on the pop-up window.
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Using LG HomeChat
Note
,
yFor more information,
see http://homechat.lge.com.
yDepending on the region, the LG HomeChat
service may not be available.
About LG HomeChat
yWhat kind of service is LG HomeChat?
-LG HomeChat service enables users to chat
with Smart home appliances in friendly, daily
language through mobile messenger LINE.
- Situation Scenario : Coming home, Sleeping and
Party mode
Note
,
Supported LG HomeChat functions may vary
over time.
How to start LG HomeChat
Step 1. Install LINE
Please check if “LINE” application is installed on your
mobile device, and if not, search and install “LINE”
from your application market(Google Play Store,
Apple App Store, etc.).
Note
,
Additional data charges may occur if installed
over 3G/4G, according to your device plan.
Step 2. Adding LG HomeChat as a
friend on LINE
1. Launch LINE and tap “More > Official Accounts”
button!
2. Find “LG HomeChat” from the list or search for
“LG HomeChat” through search function and
select it!
3. Add “LG HomeChat” as friend, and you are ready
to chat with LG HomeChat.
Step 3. Agree to Service Terms and
Conditions
1. Please tap the Terms and Conditions link in your
LG HomeChat conversations.
2. Please confirm your age. (Age requirements
may vary for different countries.)
3. Read our terms and conditions, check off the
three boxes, and tap the “I Agree” button.
Note
,
For a safe appliance control, LG HomeChat
does not allow service to young children.
Please make sure young children do not use
LG HomeChat service.
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Step 4. Connect audio to LG
HomeChat
1. To control your home appliance(s) through
HomeChat, you need to make sure that the
smart device installed Music Flow Player and
the speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi
network and first register your speaker. Enter
“Register” for a link for product registration.
If you haven’t installed Music Flow Player app
already, refer to Installing “Music Flow Player”
App on page 23.
2. Click the audio button to connect product(s)
registered to Music Flow Player to LG HomeChat.
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(For a pop-up asking for app install on Android”s
KitKat version, tap “yes”)
3. Product(s) with “Available” displayed on the
right is available for LG HomeChat service.
Select product(s) you wish to connect to LG
HomeChat, and tap “next”.
4. Connection successfully completed! Tap “Return
to LG HomeChat Conversations” and chat with
your product(s)!
Step 5. Use LG HomeChat
1. Call “Audio” to give command(s). Enter “Audio
What”s on now?” or “Audio Status” to check
current status of your audio.
2. Enter “Audio Commands” or “Audio Help” to see
the list of audio key functions and command
short-keys.
Note
,
yIf you have any questions during LG
HomeChat use, enter “Help” for various user’s
manuals.
yFor questions regarding products, contact
LG Electronics Service Center for a faster
response.
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Usage Examples
Audio quick button
Mood station
Analyzes the songs in Music Library using
Gracenote, and organizes them according to Mood.
Note
,
The organization may not be correct
depending on the audio le.
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Audio Commands list
Coming home
.
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Setting the Speaker
with Music Flow Player
app
With Music Flow Player app, you can set the
connected speaker in your smart device.
Note
,
yFor more detailed instruction about Music
Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]
in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.
ySome of the content in this part may dier
from Music Flow Player app depending on
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the application’s version.
Preparation
1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 25)
2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 23)
Overview of setting menu
1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device.
2. Select [Settings] on the side menu.
General – Sets for easier use of the speaker.
a
Speakers – Sets connected speaker.
b
Alarms/Sleep Timer – Wakes on and o the
c
speaker at a designated time.
Music Library – Manages the music Library.
d
Account Management – Manages social
e
networking service and streaming services.
Advanced settings – Displays the Advance
f
settings menu. (Page 51)
Version Info. – Updates the speaker to the
g
latest version.
Open source licenses – Shows LGE Open
h
Source Software Notice.
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[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.)
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User Guide
This function allows you to display or delete the
guide on the menu.
Music Curation
Goes to the music curation.
[Speakers] Menu
You can adjust speakers connected to your
network.
l
Rename – Renames the speaker.
a
Speaker LED – Turns on or o speaker’s LED
b
indicator. (LED Indicator is [ON] by default.)
DRC – Turns on or o DRC function. (Page 54)
c
Night – Turns on or o Night Mode function.
d
(Page 55)
Auto Volume On/O – Turns on or o Auto
e
Volume function. (Page 56)
AV Sync – Adjust the audio and video
f
Synchronization. (Page 54)
Woofer level – Adjust Woofer level. (Page 55)
g
Auto Display On/O – Turns on or o Auto
h
Display function.
Auto Power On/O – Turns on or o Auto
i
Power function. (Page 56)
Connect to the TV – Guide you to connect to
your TV. (through Optical (page 16) or HDMI
j
(page 17)
Initialize – Resets the speaker.
k
System version – Displays the current system
l
version.
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[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]
3
Operating
in the [Alarms/Sleep Timer] menu.
2. Set the desired timer on selected speaker.
[Music Library] Menu
Manages the music library.
Sync Schedule
You can set the time to update the Music index
automatically. Select the days and time to perform
the update. (Sync Schedule is [OFF] by default.)
Note
,
If you do not select the day, it performs just
once at the time you set.
Sync
Manages the music library.
1. Select the desired server and click the checkbox.
2. Tap the [Update] to update the desired server.
[Account management] Menu
Manages various social networking service and
online streaming service.
Note
,
In case of Music Flow Player app for iOS, social
networking service is supported with iOS 6.0
or later.
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[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.
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.
yYour smart device should support Bluetooth
Smart.
yThis function is subject to the smart device
capability and the Wi-Fi network status.
yAuto music play option in the music ow app
should be turned on.
yThis 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.
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Operating
3. Select the channel to change.
4. The channel information is updated to the
selected channel.
Note
,
yThe speaker is disconnected temporarily
during the channel changing.
yIf you changed the channel when the
speaker turned o, turn on and add it again.
yIf the speaker is not connected to network
after changing the channel, add the speaker
again.
-Place your smart device close enough to the
tag on the speaker. It is recommend to be
within about 2 inches.
-Set the slide bar at [Close], the leftmost
position.
-Move the slide to the right slowly until the
notication appears.
Note
,
yThe smart devic should support low power
Bluetooth (BLE).
yBLE support specications in case of android
can vary depending on the manufacturer.
DeviceO/S
AndroidAndroid 4.3 (or later)
AppleiOS 7.1 (or later)
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[Account management] Menu
Manages various social networking service and
online streaming service.
Note
,
In case of Music Flow Player app for iOS, social
networking service is supported with iOS 6.0
or later.
[Update] Menu
Updates the speaker to the latest version.
App version info.
3
Displays the current application’s version.
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Device version info.
Updates the latest speaker’s rmware version.
1. Find the speakers need to update and tap the
[ ].
[Open source licenses] Menu
Shows LGE Open Source Software Notice.
2. Starts the software update.
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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. Select the Bluetooth function by using FUNC
on the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected.
Appears “BT” and then “BT READY” in display
window.
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 “LG
LAS950M (XX:XX)”.
3. Select the “LG LAS950M (XX:XX)”.
Note
,
yXX:XX means the last four digits of
Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such
as 9C:02:98:4A:BC, you will see “LG
LAS950M (XX:XX)” on your Bluetooth
device.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device
type, some device have a dierent
pairing way. Enter the PIN code (0000) as
needed.
4. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will appear on
the display window.
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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Note
,
yWhen 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.
yThis 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.
yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection is interfered with by the some
other electronic wave.
yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
yPairing is limited to “One” Bluetooth® device.
Multi-Pairing is not supported.
yDepending on the type of the device,
you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
yYou can enjoy using Bluetooth® when using
Phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..
yThe more distance between the unit and
the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
yThe Bluetooth® connection will be
disconnected when the unit is turned o or
the Bluetooth® device gets too far from the
unit.
yIf the Bluetooth® connection is
disconnected, connect the Bluetooth®
device again.
yWhen a Bluetooth® device is not connected,
“BT READY” appears on the display window.
Other operations
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Make the sound clear when the volume is turned
down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [DRC ON] by using
DRC.
AV Sync
When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and
images may not be matched. In the case, this
function can adjust the delay time.
1. Press AV SYNC.
2. Use
C/V
can set at between 0 and 300 ms.
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press (Mute) to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer
the telephone, “MUTE” is displayed in the display
window.
To cancel it, press (Mute) again on the remote
control or change the volume level.
to control the time which you
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Displaying input source
information
You can display various information of the input
source by pressing INFO.
OPTICAL/HDMI IN/PORTABLE : Audio format, Audio
channel
Sleep timer setting
This unit will turn o by itself after the time set.
Press SLEEP one or more times to select delay time
between 10 and 180 minutes.
To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.
To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP
repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press
SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.
Note
,
You can check the remaining time before the
unit turns o . Press SLEEP the remaining time
appears in the display window.
Auto power down
This unit will turn itself o to save electric
consumption when the main unit is not connected
to an external device and is not used for 20
minutes.
It will also turn o after six hours if the Main unit is
connected to a device using portable input.
Using your TV remote control
You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV remote control even by other company’s
product.
Controllable functions are volume up/down and
mute.
Press and hold INFO on the remote control for
about 3 seconds. “ON - TV REMOTE” appears and
you can control this unit by your TV remote control.
To check the status of this function, press and hold
INFO.
To turn off this function, press and hold INFO
and press it once again while “ON - TV REMOTE” is
scrolled.
Note
,
ySupported TV brands
LGPanasonicPhilipsSamsung
SharpSonyToshibaVizio
yMake sure that the sound output of your TV
is set to [External speaker].
yDepending on the remote control, this
function may not work well.
yThis function may not work well when some
TV control functions such as HDMI CEC,
SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.
Adjust the Treble/Bass/Subwoofer
You can adjust the sound level of Treble, Bass and
Sufwoofer as your preference.
TREBLE/BASS : -5 dB to 5 dB
SUBWF (Subwoofer) : -20 dB to 6 dB
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Operating
1. Press button repeatedly to select TREBLE,
BASS or SUBWF (Subwoofer).
2. Press VOL o/p to adjust the sound level.
Night mode
Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound
intensity and improve neness and softness.
Press button on the remote control. So you can
activate Night mode. To cancel it, press button
again.
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AUTO POWER On/Off
This unit automatically turns on and o by an input
source : Optical.
When you turn on your TV or an external device
connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the
input signal and selects the optical function.You
can hear the sound from your device.
This function turns on or o each time you press
AUTO POWER.
Note
,
yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
function, it will be automatically turned o if
there is no signal for a certain period of time
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Operating
from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync
(Optical).
yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER
function, it will be automatically turned o if
there is no signal for a certain period of time
from the external device.
yIf you turned o the unit directly, it cannot
be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
function. However the unit can be turned
on by AUTO POWER function when optical
signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.
yDepending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yIf you want to use AUTO POWER, SIMPLINK
must be turned o. It takes for about 30
seconds to switch on or o SIMPLINK.
Sound adjustment
Adjust volume level
automatically
This unit supports Auto volume function that
automatically adjusts the volume level.
When the output sound is too loud or too low,
press AUTO VOL on the remote control. So you can
enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.
To cancel this function, press the button again
while “ON” is displayed.
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.
Note
,
Make sure that wireless network environment
using a router is installed at your home.
yWindows : Music Flow PC Software
yMac 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. Before installation, close all running programs
including firewall and Anti-Virus programs.
2. Unzip and double-click “Setup.exe” to install
Music Flow PC Software. The installation is
prepared and the installation wizard appears.
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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Note
,
yMusic Flow PC Software is not supported
with Mac OS. In case of Mac OS, you can use
the Nero MediaHome.
yThe Music Flow PC Software is a customized
software edition only for sharing les and
folders to this speaker.
yIf you want a full explanation about Music
Flow PC Software, click the question marked
icon on home menu.
System requirements (Windows PC)
yCPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+
processors
yMemory : 1 GB of free RAM
yGraphics card : 64 MB video memory, minimum
resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and 16 bit color
settings
yFree Disk Space : 200 MB
yWindows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows
Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8.0, Windows® 8.1
yWindows® Media Player® 11.0 or higher
yNetwork environment: 100 MB Ethernet, WLAN
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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.
Note
,
The Nero MediaHome Essentials software (for
Mac OS) can be also downloaded at
-http://www.nero.com/download.
php?id=nmhlgemac
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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.
Installing Nero MediaHome
Essentials
1. Before installation, close all running programs
including firewall and Anti-Virus programs.
2. Unzip and double-click “Setup.exe” to install
Nero MediaHome Essentials. The installation is
prepared and the installation wizard appears.
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)
yMac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
yMacintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor
yHard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space
for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome
standalone
yMemory: 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.
3
1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials”
Operating
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.
Note
,
yThe Nero MediaHome Essentials is a
customized software edition only for
sharing les and folders to this speaker
yIf the shared folders or les are not displayed
on the player, click the folder on the [Local
Folders] tab and click [Rescan Folder] at the
[More] button.
yVisit www.nero.com for more information
and software tools.
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
“GOOD BYE” appears on the display window and
the LED indicator on the unit turns red.
Option 2.
If you press and hold
remote control for about 3 seconds, the speaker
switches to the standby mode. Then “GOOD BYE”
appears on the display window and the LED
indicator on the unit turns red.
Network standby mode
Option 1.
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 the LED indicator on the unit becomes
dimmed in white.
Option 2.
If you press
control, the speaker switches to the network
standby mode. Then the LED indicator on the unit
becomes dimmed in white.
On the Network Standby Mode, if you press
1/!
played.
1/!
Note
,
button, the latest music playlist will be
on the unit or 1 on the
1/!
on the unit or 1 on the remote
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Reset the Speaker
If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond,
reset the speaker.
Resetting the speaker
yPress and hold the button until you hear
the beep sound once. You can see “DISABLE” on
the display window. Then all wireless network
ports are deactivated and the stored wireless
network information is deleted.
yPress and hold the button until you hear
the beep sound twice. You can see “RESET” on
the display window. You can reset the speaker to
its original factory settings.
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Troubleshooting
General
SymptomsCause & Solution
The unit does not work
properly.
The power does not turn
on.
A function does not
work when the button is
pressed.
Sound is not produced.Is the volume set to minimum?
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Troubleshooting
No woofer soundIs the subwoofer plugged in?
The remote control does
not work properly.
The AUTO POWER
function does not work.
LG Sound Sync does not
work.
yTurn o the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.
yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
Is the power cord plugged into the outlet?
yConnect the power plug to the outlet.
Is there static electricity in the air?
yDisconnect the power plug and connect it again.
yAdjust the volume.
yWhen you are using connection with a external device (set top box,
Bluetooth device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.
Is the mute function activated?
yPress or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.
Is the function selected properly?
yCheck the input source and select the correct input source.
yPlug the power cord of subwoofer into the wall outlet securely.
Is pairing between the unit and the subwoofer disconnected?
yConnect the unit and the subwoofer. (Refer to the page 14.)
Is the remote control too far from the unit?
yOperate the remote control within about 7 m.
Is there an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit?
yRemove the obstacle.
Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?
yReplace the batteries with new one.
yCheck connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or
Bluetooth device.
yCheck the state of SIMPLINK and turn o SIMPLINK.
yDepending on the connected device, this function may not operate.
yCheck whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
yCheck connection of LG Sound Sync.
yCheck sound setting of your TV and this unit.
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SymptomsCause & Solution
When you feel the
output sound of the unit
is low.
Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.
ySwitch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller.
yWith the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].
yWith the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or
[BITSTREAM].
yChange Audio DRC setting on Player setup menu to [OFF] state.
Network
SymptomsCause & Solution
Cannot connect the
speaker to your home
network.
Media servers are not
displayed on the device
list.
I cannot enjoy multiple
playback (Group and
Surround playbacks).
Music Flow Player doesn’t
work properly.
The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that
are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them.
yThe rewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn o
the rewall or anti-virus software running on your media server.
yMake sure that the speaker is connected to the local area network that your
media server is connected.
Is the speaker connected to the network via Wi-Fi?
yIf you want to enjoy the multiple playback, at least one speaker should be
connected by LAN cable.
yTo change network connection using wired connection, if the speakers
are connected only wirelessly, disconnect the wireless connections and
reconnect them after connecting wired speaker.
yWhen you enjoy the grouping or surround playback, we recommend at
least one speaker is connected by LAN cable.
Is the Music Flow Player plugged in?
yPlug in the Music Flow Player.
Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the Music Flow Player
properly?
yConnect the LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Music
FlowPlayer and to your wireless router.
When the Music Flow Player is plugged in, does the Music Flow Player’s LED
show it’s operating properly?
yIf you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow Player, try
relocating the speaker closer to the wireless router or the Music Flow Player.
If you restart the router?
yYou need to turn the speaker’s power o and on again.
If you install new router.
yYou need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for
speaker.
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Application and PC Software
SymptomsCause & Solution
Music Flow Player app
doesn’t work properly.
Music Flow PC Software
doesn’t work properly.
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Troubleshooting
Does an error occur when accessing the app?
yMake sure that your smart device is compatible with the app.
yMake sure that the Music Flow Player app is the latest version.
yMake sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white.
Does the rewall on your PC or Mac set to enable?
yDisable 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?
yEnsure that the speaker and your PC or Mac are correctly connected to the
local area network and can access the internet.
yThe wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices
that are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker and your PC or Mac
away from them.
Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3,
wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (ac)
Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma)
yThe le requirements are not always compatible.
There may have some restrictions by le features
and media server’s ability.
ySome wav les are not supported on this
speaker.
yDepending on the types of le or ways of
recording, it may not play back.
ySome DRM-loaded les are not supported on
this speaker.
Trademarks and
licenses
Appendix 63
Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system
which allows radio contact between electronic
devices.
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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are 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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
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Appendix64
Specifications
General
Power requirements120 V ~ 60 Hz
50 W
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)(1100 x 106 x 135) mm (without Foot)
Net Weight (Approx.)8.2 kg
Operating temperature5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity5 % to 90 %
Input/Output
OPT. IN3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 2
PORTABLE IN0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
HDMI IN19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 3
HDMI OUT19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1
Available Digital Input Audio
Sampling Frequency
Networked standby : 6.0 W
(If all network ports are activated.)
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
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Appendix
Amplier
Total700 W
Front75 W x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz)
Rear75 W x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz)
Surround75 W x 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz)
Center75 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz)
Subwoofer175 W (3 Ω at 80 Hz)
THD10 %
Wireless subwoofer (S95A1-D)
Power requirementsRefer to the main label on the subwoofer.
Power consumption35 W
Type1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance3 Ω
Rated Input Power175 W
Max. Input Power350 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)(296 x 332 x 296) mm
Net Weight (Approx.)7.6 kg
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System
ETHERNET (LAN) portEthernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
Wireless LAN (Internal antenna)
Bluetooth
Version4.0
CodecSBC
yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.
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
yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the speaker.
yWiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yDo 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.
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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-todate 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
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children under 13. Further, certain content that
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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 denialof-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.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
NOTICE
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL
and other open source licenses, that is contained
in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.
com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license
terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code
to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost
of performing such distribution (such as the cost of
media, shipping and handling) upon email request
to opensource@lge.com. This oer is valid for three
(3) years from the date on which you purchased the
product.
Gracenote® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the
“Gracenote Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or le identication and obtain
music-related information, including name, artist,
track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from
online servers or embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User functions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial use only. You
agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any
third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE,
OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use
the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate
these restrictions. If your license terminates, you
agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote
Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for
any payment to you for any information that you
provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce
its rights under this Agreement against you directly
in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identier to
track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of
a randomly assigned numeric identier is to allow
the Gracenote service to count queries without
knowing anything about who you are. For more
information, see the web page for the Gracenote
Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties,
express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any
Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers.
Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from
the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories
for any cause that Gracenote deems sucient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or
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Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning
of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to
provide you with new enhanced or additional data
types or categories that Gracenote may provide in
the future and is free to discontinue its services at
any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT
WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED
BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE
OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.