LG NP8740 Owner’s Manual

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room

Model : NP8740 (H7)

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NP8540 (H5)

NA9540 (H5)

NP8540B

NP8740B

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1 GettingStarted

2 Getting Started

	Safety Information			For models using an adapter
				Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device.
				Do not use a power supply from another device or
		CAUTION		another manufacturer. Using any other power cable
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		or power supply may cause damage to the device
		DO NOT OPEN		and void your warranty.
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC			CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
	SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
				The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In
	USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
				case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain
	TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
				readily accessible.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined 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 identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the apparatus.

Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the device.

CAUTION:

yy The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

yy No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

yy To avoid fire or electric shock, do not open the unit. Contact to qualified personnel only.

yy Do not leave the unit in a place near the heating appliances or subject to direct sunlight, moisture, or mechanical shock.

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

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

yy Do not place the unit over the vehicle’s air bag. When the air bag deploys, it may result in injury. Before using in the car, fix the unit.

yy Do not leave the unit on an unstable place such as high shelves. It may fall down because of the vibration of the sound.

Getting Started

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1 GettingStarted

4 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents		30		Using Media Server for PC
			30		–  Music Flow PC Software for windows
			31		–  Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for
					Mac OS
	1	Getting Started	3		Operating
	2	Safety Information
			33		Basic Operations
	6	Main Features
	6	Accessories	33		–  Using 1/!/F button
	6	Introduction	33		–  Using volume button
	7	Top Panel	34		Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player
	8	Rear Panel			app
			34		–  Overview of Home menu
	2	Connecting	35		–  Overview of the side menu
			36		–  Playing a song
	9	Connecting the AC Adapter	37		–  Overview of Playback
	10	Initial Multi-Room Setup	39		–  Group Playback
	10	–  Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh	40		–  Seamless playback
		Network Connection)	42		Setting the Speaker with Music Flow
	10	–  Wireless connection (Standard			Player app
		Wireless Connection)	42		–  Overview of setting menu
	11	Installing “Music Flow Player” App	43		–  [General] Menu
	12	–  Starting with Music Flow Player app	43		–  [Speakers] Menu
	13	Connecting the speaker to your Home	44		–  [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
		Network	44		–  [Account management] Menu
	13	–  Simple Connection (EZ Setup)	44		–  [Time Zone] Menu
	14	–  Connecting the speaker to your	45		–  [Advanced Settings] Menu
		network with a LAN cable	47		–  [Chromecast] Menu
	16	–  Connecting the speaker to your	47		–  [Version Info.] Menu
		Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method	47		–  [Open source licenses] Menu
		(Android)	48		Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology
	19	–  Connecting the speaker to your	48		–  About Bluetooth
		Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method	48		–  Bluetooth profiles
		(iOS)	48		–  Listening to Music of a Bluetooth
	23	Connecting the speakers to your Home			Device
		Network (Additional)	49		–  NFC for Easy Pairing
	23	–  Connecting the additional speaker to			(Android Only)
		your network with a LAN cable	50		Listening to Music from Your External
	25	–  Connecting the additional speaker			Device
		to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup	50		Standby mode
		Method (Android)	50		–  Standby mode
	27	Using the Bridge	50		–  Network standby mode
	27	–  Use as a root device (wired to the	51		Reset the Speaker
		home router)	51		–  Resetting the speaker
	29	–  Use as a wireless extender	51		–  Resetting the Music Flow R1

4 Troubleshooting

52Troubleshooting

52–  General

53–  Network

54–  Application and PC Software

5 Appendix

55 File requirement

55Trademarks and Licenses

56About Status LED’s Condition

57Specifications

58Handling the Speaker

58Important Information Relating to Network Services

59TERMS OF USE

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

1 GettingStarted

6 Getting Started

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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC adapter (1)

Power cord (1)

Music Flow Player application

Listens to music stored on your smart device.

You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/ iPhone/iPad or Android device via Music Flow Player app. This speaker and your smart device must be connected to the same network. Visit Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” or use the QR code shown below to search for “Music Flow Player” app. For detailed information, refer to page 11.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

(Android OS)

(Apple iOS)

yy Depending on the application’s version and the settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app may not be operated normally.

yy Some smart devices may not be compatible with this speaker.

Getting Started	7

Top Panel

1 GettingStarted

A 1/!/F button

-Power On / Changing the mode

-Switching to the standby mode (page 33)

BVolume wheel

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

C Bluetooth status LED (page 56)

D Portable In status LED (page 56)

E Network status LED (page 56)

F NFC Tag (page 49)

GSpeaker

8 Getting Started

Rear Panel

1 GettingStarted

ASpeaker duct

A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet.

BWi-Fi SETUP button

Connects initial Music Flow product to your network wirelessly. (page 16)

CADD button

Adds additional Music Flow products to your network. (In case one or more Music Flow products are connected) (page 23)

DDC IN (AC adapter input)

EPORTABLE IN

Listens to music from your portable device.

FETHERNET

Connects the speaker to your network using a LAN cable.

Connecting 9

Connecting the AC

Adapter

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

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

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

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

>>Caution

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

AC Adapter

AC power cord

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10 Connecting

Initial Multi-Room

Setup

When installing the Music Flow product for the first time, you can choose two types of connection as below.

Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh Network Connection)

Connect your speaker to the home router using LAN cable.

Then you can connect the additional Music Flow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)” on page 23.

Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection)

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

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

Then you can connect the additional Music Flow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly. Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)” on page 23.

Wireless signal

LAN Cable

Connecting 11

Installing “Music Flow

Player” App

Through Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store”

1.Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play Store” icon.

2.Type in “Music Flow Player” in the search bar and tap “Search”.

3.Select “Music Flow Player” in the search result list to download.

,,Note

yy Music Flow Player app will be available in version of the software as follow; Android O/S : Ver 4.0 (or later)

iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)

yy Depending 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)

(Apple iOS)

,,Note

yy Make sure that your smart device is connected to the internet.

yy Make sure that your smart device has a scanning application. If you don’t have, download it from Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store”.

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12 Connecting

Starting with Music Flow	3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker
Player app	you’ve purchased.

When you launch Music Flow Player app for the first time, the terms of use and Chromecast Service appear on the screen.

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

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

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home Network” on page 13.

,,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.

Connecting 13

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

yy Make sure that wireless network environment using a router is installed at your home.

yy Make sure that the speaker and the smart device are connected to the same router.

Requirements

yy Wireless router

yy Smart device (Android or iOS)

,,Note

yy Make sure that DHCP’s server is activated on wireless router.

yy If you cannot connect the speaker with your router, go to setting of the router and then make sure that “Allow wireless client to see each other and access my local network” box is unchecked.

Simple Connection (EZ Setup)

Preparation

yy For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is needed.

yy Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your smart device in on.

,,Note

yy Simple Connection is supported by Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (or higher).

yy If Simple Connection screen is not displayed on the screen, connect the unit by the other way. Please refer to “Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable” (page 14) or “Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method” (page 16 or page 19)

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

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

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3.	If the network password is set, security screen is				Connecting the speaker to
	displayed. Type the password.				your network with a LAN cable
						Connection overview
							Broadband
							service

Router

4. After typing password, tap [Next].

LAN

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

Rear of the speaker

Connecting 15

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.

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.

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6. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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

4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

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7.	Select [Finish] to complete the connection.				Connecting the speaker to
					your Network via the Wi-Fi
					Setup Method (Android)
						Connection overview
							Broadband
							service

(If there is an update)	Router

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

Rear of the speaker

Select [Next] after checking the version information.

,,Note

yy You cannot use the speaker without a router. When using the wired router, you can control the speaker with Music Flow PC Software. (page 30)

yy The speaker and the smart device should be connected to the same router.

Connecting 17

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.

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

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

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

4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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

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5. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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9.	Then select [Next] on the screen.			(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.

,,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.

10. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

					Connecting 19
	Connecting the speaker to			1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The
	your Network via the Wi-Fi			Network status LED starts to blink white.
				2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player
	Setup Method (iOS)
				app. Select [Connect product] to install the
				speaker.
		Connection overview	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.

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5. Then select [Next] on the screen.