LG NP8540 User manual

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room

Model : NP8740 (H7)

NA9740 (H7)
NP8540 (H5)
NA9540 (H5)

ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL

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

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Safety Information

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions

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 specication 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. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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CAUTION:

yThe apparatus should not be exposed to water

(dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

yNo naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

yTo avoid re or electric shock, do not open the

unit. Contact to qualied personnel only.

yDo not leave the unit in a place near the heating

appliances or subject to direct sunlight, moisture,
or mechanical shock.

yTo clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the

surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth
lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the
surface of the unit.

yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide

spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure
may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber
or plastic products in contact with the unit for a
long period of time.

yDo not place the unit over the vehicle’s air bag.

When the air bag deploys, it may result in injury.
Before using in the car, x the unit.

yDo not leave the unit on an unstable place such

as high shelves. It may fall down because of the
vibration of the sound.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
indicates that waste electrical and
electronic products (WEEE) should
be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream.

2. Old electrical products can contain
hazardous substances so correct
disposal of your old appliance will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment
and human health. Your old
appliance may contain reusable
parts that could be used to repair
other products, and other valuable
materials that can be recycled to
conserve limited resources.

3. You can take your appliance either
to the shop where you purchased
the product, or contact your local
government waste office for details
of your nearest authorised WEEE
collection point. For the most up to
date information for your country
please see www.lg.com/global/
recycling

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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service

1

Center B.V., declares that this Wireless Multi-room

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Audio is compliant with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity may
be requested through the following postal address:

LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.

or can be requested at our dedicated DoC website:
http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#

This device is a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wideband
transmission system, intended for use in all EU
member states and EFTA countries, with indoor use
restriction for 5 GHz band. (5150 – 5250 MHz)
This device should be installed and operated with
minimum distance
20 cm between the device and your body.
And this phrase is for the general statement for
consideration of user environment.

European Standard Team

Krijgsman 1

1186 DM Amstelveen

The Netherlands

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
7 Main Features
7 Accessories
7 Introduction
8 Top Panel
9 Rear Panel

2 Connecting

10 Connecting the AC Adapter
11 Initial Multi-Room Setup
11 – Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh

Network Connection)

11 – Wireless connection (Standard

Wireless Connection)
12 Installing “Music Flow Player” App
13 – Starting with Music Flow Player app
14 – Simple Connection (EZ Setup)
15 Using Media Server for PC
15 – Music Flow PC Software for windows
16 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for

Mac OS
17 Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network

17 – Connecting the speaker to your

network with a LAN cable
20 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method

(Android)
23 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method

(iOS)
27 Connecting the speakers to your Home

Network (Additional)

27 – Connecting the additional speaker to

your network with a LAN cable
29 – Connecting the additional speaker

to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup

Method (Android)
31 Using the Bridge

31 – Use as a root device

(wired to the home router)
33 – Use as a wireless extender
35 Basic Operations
35 – Using 1/!/F button
35 – Using volume button

3 Operating

36 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player

app
36 – Overview of Home menu
37 – Overview of the side menu
38 – Playing a song
39 – Overview of Playback
41 – Group Playback
42 – Seamless playback
44 Using LG HomeChat
44 – About LG HomeChat
44 – How to start LG HomeChat
46 – Usage Examples
47 Setting the Speaker with Music Flow

Player app
47 – Overview of setting menu
48 – [General] Menu
48 – [Speakers] Menu
49 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
49 – [Music Library] Menu
49 – [Account management] Menu
49 – [Time Zone] Menu
50 – [Advanced Settings] Menu
52 – [Google Cast] Menu
52 – [Version Info.] 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 – NFC for Easy Pairing

(Android Only)

55 Listening to Music from Your External

Device
55 Standby mode
55 – Standby mode
55 – Network standby mode

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56 Reset the Speaker
56 – Resetting the speaker
56 – Resetting the Music Flow R1

4 Troubleshooting

57 Troubleshooting
57 – General
58 – Network
59 – Application and PC Software

5 Appendix

60 File requirement
60 Trademarks and Licenses
61 About Status LED’s Condition
62 Specifications
63 Handling the Speaker
63 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

64 TERMS OF USE

Some of the content in this manual may dier from Music Flow Player app depending on the
application’s version.

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Main Features

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or
Android device

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

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device.

Music Flow Player application

Listens to music stored on your smart device.

You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad or Android device via Music Flow
Player app. This speaker and your smart device
must be connected to the same network. Visit
“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 12.

(Android OS)

yDepending on the application’s version and the

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

ySome smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

(Apple iOS)

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC adapter (1) Power cord (1)

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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Top Panel

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a 1/!/

- Power On / Changing the mode

- Switching to the standby mode (page 35)

Volume wheel

b

Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease volume.

button

F

Bluetooth status LED (page 61)

c

Portable In status LED (page 61)

d

Network status LED (page 61)

e

NFC Tag (page 54)

f

Speaker

g

Rear Panel

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Speaker duct

a

A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker

cabinet.

Wi-Fi SETUP button

b

Connects initial MUSICow product to your
network wirelessly. (page 20)

ADD button

c

Adds additional MUSICow products to your
network. (In case one or more MUSICow
products are connected) (page 27)

DC IN (AC adapter input)

d

PORTABLE IN

e

Listens to music from your portable device.

ETHERNET

f

Connects the speaker to your network using a
LAN cable.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the speaker to the power supply with the
supplied AC adapter.

1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter

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input.

3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

AC Adapter

AC power cord

Caution

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Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or manufacturer. Using any
other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.

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Initial Multi-Room Setup

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

Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh Network Connection)

Connect your speaker to the home router using
LAN cable.

Then you can connect the additional MUSICow
products (Optional) to your home network
wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to
your Home Network (Additional)” on page 27.

LAN Cable

Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection)

When the wired connection is unavailable between
your speaker and home router, this unit oers
music streaming service within home router’s Wi-Fi
coverage.

Connect one of the your speaker to the home
router wirelessly.

Then you can connect the additional MUSICow
products (Optional) to your home network
wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to
your Home Network (Additional)” on page 27.

Wireless signal

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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”

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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 O/S : Ver 4.0 (or later)
iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)

yDepending on the device, “Music Flow

Player” app may not work.

Through QR code

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

(Android OS)

Note

,

yMake sure that your smart device is

connected to the internet.

Make sure that your smart device has a

y

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

When you launch Music Flow Player app for the
rst time, the terms of use and Google Cast Service
appear on the screen.

1. Check the contents of terms of use and select
[Accept].

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

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

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network” on page 17.

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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Simple Connection (EZ Setup)

Preparation

yFor Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition

is needed.

yMake sure that the Bluetooth setting on your

smart device in on.

Note

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ySimple Connection is supported by

Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (or higher).

yIf Simple Connection screen is not displayed

on the screen, refer to “Connecting the
speaker to your Home Network” on page 17.

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

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

4. After typing password, tap [Next].

5. Tap [Finish] to finish making the connection.

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

or

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

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.

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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

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1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com.
If necessary, select your region.

2. Click support tab.

3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s
manual in search bar.

4. Find and download the “Nero MediaHome 4
Essentials” file.

Installing Nero MediaHome
Essentials

1. Before installation, close all running programs
including firewall and Anti-Virus programs.

2. Unzip and double-click NeroMediaHome.
dmg file, In the Nero MediaHome window,
drag the Nero MediaHome icon either to the
Applications folder within the window or to any
other desired location.

3. Follow the directions of the installation wizard
displayed on the screen.

4. Click the [Exit] button to complete the
installation.

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.

1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials”
icon.

2. Click [Network] icon on the left and dene your
network name in the [Network name] eld. The
Network name you enter will be recognized by
your player.

3. Click [Shares] icon on the left.

4. Click [Local Folders] tab on the [Shares] screen.

5. Click [Add] icon to open the [Browse Folder]
window.

6. Select the folder containing the les you want
to share. The selected folder is added to the list
of shared folders.

7. Click [Start Server] icon to start the server.

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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

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Router

LAN

Rear of the speaker

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1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The

Network status LED starts to blink white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.

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3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.

5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the
speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other
end to your wireless router.
Wait a moment until Network status LED
stops blinking and stays white.

6. Then select [Next] on the screen.

4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

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7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

(If there is an update)

8. This application is checking the Version of
software of your speaker and then shows the
version.

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 15)

yThe speaker and the smart device should be

connected to the same router.

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Select [Next] after checking the version

information.

9. Select [Start] to curate your music on your smart
device.

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Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

Connection overview

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1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The

Network status LED starts to blink white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.

Broadband
service

Router

3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.

Rear of the speaker

4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

5. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of

the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks
white and red alternately.

7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

8. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.

9. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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10. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

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(If there is an update)

11. This application is checking the Version of
software of your speaker and then shows the
version.

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Select [Next] after checking the version

information.

12. Select [Start] to curate your music on your smart
device.

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

Broadband
service

Router

1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The

Network status LED starts to blink white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
app. Select [Connect product] to install the
speaker.

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3. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.

Rear of the speaker

4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

5. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of

the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks
white and red alternately.

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7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

8. 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.

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9. If you have a password for your network, the
security screen appears on your smart device.
Enter your password.

10. Then select [Next] on the screen.

12. Select [Complete] to complete the connection.

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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11. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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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.

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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
aected by interference from them.

yTurn o all unused network equipment in

your local home network. Some devices may
generate network trac.

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.

yIf you use other characters than the english

alphabet or digits for the SSID name of your
access point or wireless router, it may be
displayed dierently.

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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.

Requirements

yWireless router
ySmart device (Android or iOS)
yAnother speaker

Note

,

Signal interference may lead to stop playback.

Connecting the additional speaker to your network with a LAN cable

Connection overview

Broadband service

Router

Speaker (Add)

LAN cable

Speaker (Main)

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1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.
Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home
network” on page 17.

2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow
Player app. Tap the [Home] menu.

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3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

4. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.

5. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

Note

,

You can also add another speaker by using

button on the screen of [Connected

Speakers].

6. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the
speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other
end to your wireless router.
Wait a moment until the LED indicator stops
blinking and stays white.

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7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

Connecting the additional speaker to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

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 17.

2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow
Player app. Tap the [Home] menu.

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3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

4. Select the product you want to connect and
tap [Next] on the screen.

5. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

Note

,

You can also add another speaker by using

button on the screen of [Connected

Speakers].

6. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker
(Add). Then Network status LED blinks red.

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7. Then select the [Next] on the screen.

8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

Using the Bridge

Use as a root device (wired to the home router)

When your home router is located too far from any
speaker location that is to be connected via wired
mode, connect the Bridge (R1) to your home
router with LAN cable.

b

a

Bridge (R1)

1. Attach the power cord to the power port on

the rear of the Bridge (R1) and then plug the
power cord into an electrical outlet.

2. The power LED on the front of Bridge (R1)

turns on. On your smart device, launch Music
Flow Player app. Select [Connect product] to
install the speaker.

2

Connecting

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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3. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen.

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Connecting

4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the
Bridge’s ETHERNET port, and connect the other
end to your wireless router.
Wait a moment until Network status LED
stops blinking and stays white.

6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

7. Connect the speaker to Music Flow R1. Refer
to the “Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)” on page 27.

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Use as a wireless extender

When you want to expand MUSICow mesh
network coverage, add the Bridge (R1) to your
home network.

b

a

Bridge

If you want to use this connection, Initial MUSICow
product is connected to your home router with
LAN cable.

1. Attach the power cord to the power port on

the rear of the Bridge (R1) and then plug the
power cord into an electrical outlet.

2. The power LED on the front of Bridge (R1)

turns on. On your smart device, select the Music
Flow Player app. Tap the [Home] menu.

3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

Note

,

You can also add another speaker as below.

2

Connecting

4. Select the Bridge and tap [Next] on the screen.

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5. Then select the [Next] on the screen.

2

Connecting

6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

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Basic Operations

Using

Power On

Press the 1/

Standby mode

Press and hold the 1/
(page 55)

Changing the mode

When turning on the speaker, you can change the
mode. Press 1/
is changed with status LED.
(Network -> Bluetooth -> Portable In)

1/!

!/

Note

,

The speaker switches to the standby mode
if there is no music playback or no button
operation for 20 minutes.

Note

,

If you do not connect external device with
portable cable, you cannot select the Portable
In mode using 1/

button

F

/

button.

F

button for 5 seconds.

!/

F

button repeatedly, the mode

!/

F

button.

!/

F

Using volume button

Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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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 dier

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from Music Flow Player app depending on
the application’s version.

Preparation

1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 17)

2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 12)

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.

Online Streaming Service – Displays the
online services. You can enjoy the online radio

b

and music.

Favorites– Displays the favorites songs

c

Most Played – Displays the songs most

d

played on this speaker.

My Playlists – Displays the playlists.

e

Timeline – Displays the songs played on this

f

speaker.

Note

,

Depending on your smart device’s OS or
version of “Music Flow Player” app, some of the
content in this manual may dier.

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Edit the Online streaming Service
list

1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart
device. The [Home] appears.

2. Tap the [EDIT] menu.

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.

ySelect the checkbox of the Online service you

want to see on Home.

yDrag upwards or downwards to change the

order of the Online service.

yTap the , add the online services.

In case of the Android device, you can add the
online services among the installed apps in the
device. If you select the added app, the app is
run during the Bluetooth pairing operation.

In case of the iOS device, when you connect
the added app, you should set the Bluetooth
connection for yourself.

Note

,

The displayed Online Streaming Services may
vary depending on your region.

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.

Google Cast-enabled apps - Displays

e

available apps on Google Cast.

Mood Station – Listens to prefered music

f

among 15 mood themes.

Connected Speakers – Displays the

g

connected speaker.

Add Speaker – Goes to the speaker

h

installation screen.

Settings – Displays the settings menu.

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Playing a song

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.
Select the [My Phone] on the side menu.

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.

4. Select the desired album.

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Managing a playlist

On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired
song. The pull down menu appears.

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.

Overview of Playback

You can conrm and adjust various information on
the playback screen.

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.

- Shues 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 eect.

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.

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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
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.

1. During playback, tap the [ ] as below.

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2. Tap the A or D.

Sound Eect Description

Standard You can enjoy optimized sound.

Bass

Flat Provides balanced sound.

Boost

Treble / Bass Reinforces the treble and bass.

User EQ You can adjust the sound effect.

When you play the songs with smart device’s
speaker, the sound equalizer is not supported.

The Bass is Bass Blast. During
playback, reinforce the treble,
bass and surround sound eect.

Boosts the mid-range for sound
reinforcement.

Note

,

You can select the various sound eects.

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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.

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.
To change speaker connection setting when
all the speaker have been already connected
wirelessly, reset all the speaker and connect
again after connecting the one speaker of
them.

In the wireless connection, the smoothness of
playback is subject to the location of installed
speaker. Install the speakers at a short distance
from the router. To enjoy the smooth group
playback or surround playback wirelessly, it is
recommended to use the router supporting

802.11n. In this case, set the router’s security
mode setting to OPEN or AES.

1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu
of Music Flow Player app.

2. Connected speakers appear.
Select the [ ] on the speaker desired song
plays through.

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3. Grouping option appears.
Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you
want to play with. Then select [OK].

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4. The speakers is ready to group playback.

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).

yIn case of the online streaming service, the

music you are listening to is played from the
beginning.

yOn seamless play, each speaker keeps its

existing volume value. If no sound coming
out from the speaker during playback,
check the switched speaker’s volume is set
to 0.

Note

,

yIf the speakers are not grouped, you can

enjoy dierent music on each speaker.

yIt is recommended to connect less than 5

devices for the smooth playback.

yThe weak signal because of the long

distance between speakers or wireless
router and signal interference may cause
abnormal playback.

yDepending on your wireless environment,

the grouping may be broken.

yFor smooth group playback, it is

recommended to select the speaker
connected by LAN cable as a master
speaker. If you set the master speaker
connected wirelessly, placed closer from the
speaker connected wired.

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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.

Changing the active speaker to a
different speaker without a pause

You can change the playing speaker to the another
speaker which is in the room you are in now using
NFC tagging.

Note

,

yMusic Flow Player app should be displayed

on the smart device’s screen.

yIn case of the grouped speakers, all the

speakers in the group are played when one
of the speakers in the group is NFC tagged.

yOnly Android device is available.

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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

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with Smart home appliances in friendly, daily
language through mobile messenger LINE.

yWhat kind of audio functions does LG HomeChat

provide?

-Control : Play, Pause, Mood Station, Volume
Settings, Shue, Repeat, Alarm/Sleep Timer, etc.

-Monitoring : Audio Status, View Alarm(s)/Sleep
Timer(s)

- 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 12.

2. Click the audio button to connect product(s)
registered to Music Flow Player to LG HomeChat.
(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

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Audio Commands list

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.

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 dier

from Music Flow Player app depending on
the application’s version.

Preparation

1. Check the network connection with the
speaker. (page 17)

2. To use the speaker, you must download and
install the Music Flow Player app. (page 12)

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

Library.

Account Management – Manages social

e

networking service and streaming services.

Time zone- Sets time zone.

f

Advanced settings – Displays the Advance

g

settings menu. (Page 50)

Google Cast - Displays the Google cast menu.

h

Version Info. – Updates the speaker to the

i

latest version.

Open source licenses – Shows LGE Open

j

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.)

User Guide

This function allows you to display or delete the
guide on the menu.

Music Curation

Goes to the music curation.

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[Speakers] Menu

You can adjust speakers connected to your
network.

a
b

c

d

e
f

g

h

Rename – Renames the speaker.

a

Speaker LED – Turns on or o speaker’s LED

b

indicator.

IP Info. – Shows the IP address of the speaker.

c

Compressed sound transmission

d

the compression of audio source according to
network status.

Initialize – Resets the speaker.

e

System version – Displays the current system

f

version.

Share usage data – Select whether to send
Google cast usage data and crash reports to

g

Google.

Learn about Google Cast privacy – Shows

h

Privacy policy of Google cast.

– Adjusts

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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]
in the [Alarms/Sleep Timer] menu.

2. Set the desired timer on selected speaker.

[Music Library] Menu

Manages the music library index.

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.)

Sync

Manages the music library index.

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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[Time Zone] Menu

Automatic Time zone

It oers to use network provided time.

Set Time Zone

If you deselect [Automatic Time zone], you can
select your time zone yourself.

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[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.

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2. Select the [Mesh Network Channel] option.
The channel information now being used is
displayed.

Mesh Network direct connection
(Android only)

You can directly connect the smart device to
speaker connected your home network.

When your smart device is placed in a position
where it cannot connect to the home network,
select a nearby speaker in the [Mesh Network direct
connection] list and then connect the smart device
to the speaker.

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.

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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.

Sensitivity Settings

Sets the operating distance of Auto Music Play
between the speaker and your smart device to
adjust sensitivity of Bluetooth.

-Place your smart device close enough to the
tag on the speaker. It is recommend to be
within about 2 inches.

-Set the slide bar at [Close], the leftmost
position.

-Move the slide to the right slowly until the
notication appears.

Note

,

yThe smart device should support low power

Bluetooth (BLE).

yBLE support specications in case of android

can vary depending on the manufacturer.

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Device O/S

Android Android 4.3 (or later)

Apple iOS 7.1.2 (or later)

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[Google Cast] Menu

Learn how to cast

Shows to use Google Cast.

Google Cast Ready apps

Shows available apps on Google Cast.

Legal information

Select [Google Terms of Service], [Google Privacy
Policy] or [Open source license] to show the
selected information.

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[Version Info.] Menu

Updates the speaker to the latest version.

App version info.

Displays the current application’s version.

Device version info.

Updates the latest speaker’s rmware version.

1. Find the speakers need to update and tap the
[ ].

2. Starts the software update.

[Open source licenses] Menu

Shows LGE Open Source Software Notice.

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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 proles.
This speaker is compatible with following prole.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)

Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure
that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device
is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it
does not need to be performed again.

1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet.
Press 1/
bluetooth mode. Then Bluetooth status LED
starts to blink with white.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform
the pairing operation. When searching for this
speaker on your Bluetooth device, a list of the
devices found may appear in the Bluetooth
device display depending on the type of
Bluetooth device. Your speaker appears as
“Music Flow H5 (or H7) (XX:XX)”.

3. Select the “Music Flow H5 (or H7) (XX:XX)”.

,

XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address.
For example, if your speaker has a BT address
such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “Music
Flow H5 (or H7) (F7:08)” on your Bluetooth
device.

4. When this speaker is successfully connected
with your Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth
status LED stops blinking.

,

yDepending on the type of the Bluetooth

device, some devices have a dierent
pairing way.

yTry pairing procedure if your device name is

not in the device list.

button on the speaker to select

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F

Note

Note

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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

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.

Bluetooth®

technology, you

NFC for Easy Pairing (Android Only)

You can connect NFC-enabled android devices to
the speaker with Bluetooth function.

1. Activate the NFC feature on your NFC-enabled
android device.

2. Press 1/

3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled smart device

over the mark on the speaker.

4. Select the desired track from your smart device’s
music list and the track you selected is played.

yNFC feature is not supported with iOS.

yThe NFC feature is built into Android devices

running Android O/S 4.1.2 or later.

yYou must activate the NFC feature on your

NFC-enabled smart device (Android).

yDepending on the NFC-enabled android

device’s manufacturers and brands, NFC
feature may not work.

yIf your NFC-enabled device’s screen is

locked, it cannot read the NFC.

yIf your device’s case is plated with chrome,

NFC is unavailable. Depending on your
case’s material or thickness, NFC may not be
read well.

yWhen you are enjoying the music with

Music Flow Player app, seamless playback is
activated instead of Bluetooth pairing.

button to turn on the speaker.

!/

F

Note

,

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Listening to Music from Your External Device

The speaker can be used to listen to the music from
many types of external device.

1.

Connect the external device to the PORTABLE IN
on the speaker.

Portable cable
(Not supplied)

External device

Standby mode

The speaker switches to the standby mode if there
is no music playback or no button operation.

Standby mode

Option 1.

If network is disconnected and there is no music
playback and no button operation for 20 minutes,
the speaker switches to the standby mode. Then

Network status LED turns red.

Option 2.

If you press and hold the 1/
seconds, the speaker switches to the standby
mode. Then Network status LED turns red.

Network standby mode

When network is connected but music is not
played and buttons are not pressed for 20 minutes,
the speaker switches to the network standby mode.
Then white Network status LED dimmed.

Note

,

On the Network Standby Mode, if you press

button, the latest music playlist will be

1/!/

F

played.

button for 5

!/

F

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2. Press 1/

3. When this speaker is successfully connected

4. Select the song to play on your smart device’s

!

button repeatedly to select

/

F

Portable In mode. Then Portable In status
LED starts to blink white.

with your external device, the Portable In
status LED stops blinking.

music list.

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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 ADD button until you hear

the beep sound once. Then all wireless network
ports are deactivated and the stored wireless
network information is deleted.

yPress and hold the ADD button until you hear

the beep sound twice. You can reset the speaker
to its original factory settings.

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Resetting the Music Flow R1

Press and hold the ADD button for 8 seconds to
delete the stored network information.

Note

,

After resetting the Music Flow R1, you must
unplug and plug in your speaker for a proper
connection with the Music Flow R1.

Troubleshooting

General

Symptoms Cause & 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?

The speaker doesn’t work
properly.

yTurn o the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.

yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device

(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, 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.

Is the speaker plugged in?

yPlug in the speaker.

Does the speaker’s front status LED indicator remain?

yCheck whether the Wi-Fi router you’re using has been certied for Wi-Fi.

yUnplug the speaker, plug it back in, and then reconnect it to the router.

yReset the speaker.

yWhen using a Music Flow R1

-Make sure that the smart device and the Music Flow R1 are connected to
the same Wi-Fi network.

-Make sure that the Music Flow R1’s indicator LED show that it is working
correctly.

-If the problem persists, reset the Music Flow R1.

-Unplug, then plug in the Music Flow R1. Then, unplug and plug in the
speaker.

-If you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow R1 and
speaker, try relocating the speaker so that the speaker is closer to the
wireless router or Music Flow R1.

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Network

Symptoms Cause & Solution

Cannot connect the
speaker to your home
network.

Media servers are not
displayed on the device
list.

I cannot group speakers. Is the speaker connected to the network via Wi-Fi?

Music Flow Player
(Speaker or Bridge)
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.

yIf you want to enjoy the group playback, at least one speaker should be

connected by LAN cable.

yIf the speakers are connected only wirelessly, disconnect the wireless

connections and reconnect them after connecting wired speaker.

Is the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge) plugged in?

yPlug in the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge).

Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the Music Flow Player
(Speaker or Bridge) properly?

yConnect the LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Music

FlowPlayer (Speaker or Bridge) and to your wireless router.

yBy using the Music Flow R1 (Bridge) for extending the signal without wired

connection, at least one speaker must be connected with LAN cable.

When the Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge) is plugged in, do the Music
Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge)’s LED show it’s operating properly?

yIf you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow Player (Speaker

or Bridge), try relocating the speakers so that the speakers is closer to the
wireless router or Music Flow Player (Speaker or Bridge).

If you restart the router?

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.

Application and PC Software

Symptoms Cause & Solution

Music Flow Player app
doesn’t work properly.

Music Flow PC Software
doesn’t work properly.

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.

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Appendix60

File requirement

Available File extensions : “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ac”,
“.m4a”, “.aac”, “.ogg”, “.wav”

Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3,
wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (ac)

Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma)

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.

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Trademarks and Licenses

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which
allows radio contact between electronic devices
within a max. range of 10 meters.

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.

About Status LED’s Condition

Bluetooth

Condition Color

Waiting for Bluetooth pairing Blinks

Bluetooth paired

Portable In

Condition Color

Connected portable cable

Network

Condition Color

Waiting for network connection Blinks

Connected

Connecting

(Wi-Fi SETUP button is pressed)

Connecting

(ADD button is pressed)

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Blinks

Blinks

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Standby mode

Network standby mode

Grouping set (First group was set)

Note

,

yWhen you set the group at rst, Network status LED turns green.

yThe additional groups are set, the

(

> > > > )

yIf the grouped speakers switch to the network standby mode, the brightness of

LED gets dark.

Network status LED color is changed in group order.

Network status

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Specifications

General

Power Supply

Power consumption

AC adapter

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net Weight (Approx.)

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Inputs

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PORTABLE IN 400 mVrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Amplier

Stereo mode

T.H.D 10 %

18 V 0 2.67 A (AC adapter)

NP8740 (NA9740) : 12 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 10 W

Networked standby : 5.4 W

Model : DA-48A18
Manufacturer: Yang Ming Industrial
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz
Output: 18 V 0 2.67 A

NP8740 (NA9740) :
Approx. 370 mm x 232 mm x 110 mm without foot

NP8540 (NA9540) :
Approx. 340 mm x 207 mm x 88 mm without foot

NP8740 (NA9740) : 4.1 kg
NP8540 (NA9540) : 3.25 kg

NP8740 (NA9740) : 35 W + 35 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz)

NP8540 (NA9540) : 20 W + 20 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz)

Speakers

Type Built-in

Impedance Rated

Rated Input Power

Max Input Power

System

ETHERNET (LAN) port Ethernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX

Wireless LAN (internal antenna)

yDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.

NP8740 (NA9740) : 4 Ω
NP8540 (NA9540) : 6 Ω

NP8740 (NA9740) : 35 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 20 W

NP8740 (NA9740) : 70 W
NP8540 (NA9540) : 40 W

Integrated IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) wireless networking access,
compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks.

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Handling the Speaker

When shipping the speaker

Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker,
for maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it
was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

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.

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 oerings (“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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Appendix64

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 oce at Yeouido-dong 20,
Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. LGE, and its
licensors (“LGE”, “us” or “ we”).

By accessing or using LG Software, you conrm
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 conict
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

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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 eorts 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 suered that is a foreseeable result of our
breach of these license terms or our negligence
up to the amount specied 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

Appendix 65

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 aect 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 specically to attract
children under 13. Further, certain content that
you may access through your use of the Services
may contain material that you consider indecent,
objectionable or which may not be suitable for
children.

If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to
access the Services, you are solely responsible for
deciding whether or not the relevant Services are
appropriate for access by that child.

[Your Smart TV oers 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 suer or any other user
of your LG Smart TV suers 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 eorts to ensure that
the Services are secure and virus free, but those
eorts 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 aect
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 conicts of
laws provisions.

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Appendix66

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
Information

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 [e-mail]. This oer is valid for three
(3) years from the date on which you purchased the
product.

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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 identication 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 identier to
track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of
a randomly assigned numeric identier 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 sucient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or

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.

copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote

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LG Customer Information Center

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For more product details check the following webpage

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