LG NP8740, NP8540 User Manual

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room

Model : NP8740 (H7)

NP8540 (H5)

ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL

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

Getting Started2

Safety Information

Getting Started

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.

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 conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

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 : 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

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)

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.

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.

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For Wireless product European Union Notice

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

Please contact to the following address for obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of Conformity).

Contact oce for compliance of this product :

LG Electronics Inc. EU Representative, Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

yPlease note that this is NOT a Customer Service

contact point. For Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you purchased this product.

Indoor use only.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Getting Started

Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Main Features 6 Accessories 6 Introduction 7 Understanding Connection 7 – Basic Connection 7 – Group playback using Music Flow

Player app 8 Top Panel 9 Rear Panel

2 Connecting

10 Connecting the AC Adapter 10 Installing “Music Flow Player” App 11 – Starting with Music Flow Player app 12 Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network

12 – Connecting the speaker to your

network with a LAN cable 14 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method

(Android) 17 – Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method

(iOS) 21 Connecting the speakers to your Home

Network (Additional) 21 – Adding another speaker 24 – Connecting the speakers to your

Network with a Music Flow R1

3 Operating

29 Basic Operations 29 – Using 1/!/F button

29 – Using volume button 30 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player

app 30 – Overview of Home menu 31 – Overview of the side menu 31 – Playing a song 33 – Overview of Playback 34 – Group Playback 36 – Seamless playback 38 Setting the Speaker with Music Flow

Player app 38 – Overview of setting menu 39 – [General] Menu 39 – [Speakers] Menu 40 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu 40 – [Music Library] Menu 41 – [Account management] Menu 41 – [Update] Menu 42 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 42 – About Bluetooth 42 – Bluetooth profiles 42 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth

Device

43 – NFC for Easy Pairing

(Android Only)

43 Listening to Music from Your External

Device 44 Using Media Server for PC 44 – Music Flow PC Software for windows 45 – Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for

Mac OS 46 Standby mode 46 – Standby mode 46 – Network standby mode 46 Reset the Speaker 46 – Resetting the speaker 46 – Resetting the Music Flow R1

4 Troubleshooting

47 Troubleshooting 47 – General 48 – Network 49 – Application and PC Software

5 Appendix

50 File requirement 50 Trademarks and Licenses 51 Specifications 52 Handling the Speaker 52 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

53 TERMS OF USE

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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

Getting Started

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 10.

(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)

Simple manual

Note

The LAN cable and Portable cable are not included. So purchase the cables separately.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Understanding Connection

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Basic Connection

Wired or Wi-Fi connection to router.

Wired and wireless connection.

Wired or Wi-Fi connection using a Music Flow R1.

B C

You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration.

A B C

LAN

Router

Speaker

LAN LAN

Speaker (Main)

Router

Speaker

Speaker (Add)

Group playback using Music Flow Player app

You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room conguration. (page 34)

Speaker

Getting Started

Music Flow R1 (MR140)

Speaker

Download

Music Flow Player app

Group setting via Music Flow Player app

Top Panel

Getting Started

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a 1/!/

- Power On / Changing the mode

- Switching to the standby mode (page 29)

Volume wheel

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

button

Bluetooth status LED (page 42)

Portable In status LED (page 43)

Network status LED (page 12)

NFC Tag (page 43)

Speaker

Rear Panel

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Getting Started

Speaker duct

A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker

cabinet.

Wi-Fi SETUP button

Connects your speaker to your network using Wi-Fi setup. (page 14)

ADD button

Adds the speaker to your network. (page 21)

DC IN (AC adapter input)

PORTABLE IN

Listens to music from your portable device.

ETHERNET

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

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 power cord

Installing “Music Flow Player” App

Through “iTunes store” or “Google Play Store”

1. Tap the “iTunes store” icon or “Google Play Store” icon.

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

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

Note

yMusic Flow Player app will be available in

version of the software as follow; Android O/S : Ver 2.3.3 (or later) iOS O/S : Ver 5.1.1 (or later)

yDepending on the device, “Music Flow

Player” app may not work.

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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

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

(Apple iOS)

Starting with Music Flow Player app

1. When you launch Music Flow Player app for the first time, the terms of use appears on the screen. Check the contents of terms of use and select [Accpet].

Connecting

2. Select [Start] to install the speaker you’ve purchased.

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home

Network” on page 12.

Note

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

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Connecting the speaker to your Home Network

Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network without radio frequency interference.

Please refer to the documentation for your network

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device for further instructions.

Preparation

yMake sure that wireless network environment

using a router is installed at your home.

yMake sure that the speaker and the smart device

are connected to the same router.

Requirements

yWireless router ySmart device (Android or iOS)

Note

yMake sure that DHCP’s server is activated on

wireless router.

yIf you cannot connect the speaker with your

router, go to setting of the router and then make sure that “Allow wireless client to see each other and access my local network” box is unchecked.

Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable

Connection overview

Broadband service

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 [Start] to install the speaker.

3. Check the Network status LED on the speaker and select [Next] to go to the next 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.

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6. Then select [Next] on the screen.

4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

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7. Select [Next] to complete the connection.

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After connecting the speaker, you can see the

list of connected music storage device and music curation screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

yYou cannot use the speaker without a

router. When using the wired router, you can control the speaker with Music Flow PC Software. (page 44)

yThe speaker and the smart device should be

connected to the same router.

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

Connection overview

Broadband service

Router

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 [Start] to install the speaker.

3. Check the Network status LED on the speaker and select [Next] to go to the next screen.

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

4. Select [ Wireless connection] on the screen.

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

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8. Then select [Next] on the screen.

9. Select [Next] to complete the connection.

After connecting the speaker, you can see the

list of connected music storage device and music curation screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

If the speaker fails to connect to your network or its network connection operates abnormally, place the speaker closer to your router and try again.

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

Connection overview

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 [Start] to install the speaker.

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3. Check the Network status LED on the speaker and select [Next] to go to the next screen.

Rear of the speaker

4. Select [ Wireless connection] on the screen.

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

7. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> WiFi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to connect.

Note

yIf “MusicFlow_Setup” is not on the list, scan

for available Wi-Fi networks again.

yWhen your smart device is connected to

“MusicFlow_Setup”, you cannot use the internet.

8. Once the network connection is completed, return to the Music Flow Player app.

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