LG SH8 USER GUIDE

SIMPLE MANUAL

SH8

SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO

Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar

ENGLISH

To view the instructions of advanced features, visit http://www.lg.com and then download Owner’s Manual. Some of the content in this manual may differ from your unit.

MODEL

SH8

*MFL69395810*

www.lg.com

1 Getting Started

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 suf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.

CAUTION: The device shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the device.

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

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

Check the specication page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the power requirements for this device. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily

accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

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

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information

4 Unpacking

4 – Wireless subwoofer connection

5 Front panel

5 Rear panel

6 Remote control

2 Connecting to your TV

7 Connecting to your TV

7 – 1. Optical connection 7 – 2. HDMI (ARC) connection 7 – 3. Wireless LG Sound Sync connection

3 Using Multi-Room

8 Multi-Room Network Setup

8 – Step 1. Home Network Requirement 9 – Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App

and Media Server

10 – Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup 12 – Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)

13 – Using the Bridge

14 Enjoying Multiple MUSIC flow Product

14 – 1. Home Cinema Mode (Surround Sound

Mode) 14 – 2. Grouping Mode 14 – 3. L/R Stereo Mode

4 Using External device

15 Using External device

15 – 1. HDMI Input connection 15 – 2. PORTABLE IN connection 15 – 3. BLUETOOTH® connection 15 – 4. MIC connection

5 Troubleshooting

16 Troubleshooting

6 Appendix

20 Mounting the main unit on a wall

21 About Status LED’s Condition

21 Specification

21 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

INFORMATION

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

Unpacking

Getting Started

Getting Started4

Unit Remote Control

and Batteries

Simple Manual Optical cable Wall brackets

and screws

yWhen mounting this unit on a wall, refer to page 20.

yDepending on the region, the supplied accessories may differ.

Cable Holder Subwoofer Adapter and

Wall bracket

install guide

LAN cable

power cord

Wireless subwoofer connection

Subwoofer

1. Connect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.

2. Turn them on and the wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected. When the connection is completed, you can see the green LED on the subwoofer.

If you have trouble to connect the wireless subwoofer, refer to page 16.

Front panel

Getting Started 5

Getting Started

LED indicator: Shows connection status.

(Page 21)

yWhite (blinking): waiting for network

connection

yWhite (staying on): network connection is

completed.

yWhite (Dimmed): standby mode with network

connection.

yGreen (staying on): the rst group was set. yRed (staying on): standby mode without

network connection

Rear panel

(Standby/On)

A 1/!

F (Function): Selects the function and input

source. (OPTICAL / HDMI IN / WI-FI / BT READY /

LG TV / PORTABLE / MIC)

-/+ (Volume)

(Wi-Fi): Connects initial MUSICflow

product to your network wirelessly.

(Add): Adds the additional MUSICflow

product to your network. (In case that one or more MUSICflow product is connected.)

Display window

Remote sensor

The buttons are located on the rear.

LAN

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

(TV ARC)

DC IN (AC adapter input)

OPTICAL IN connectors

PORTABLE IN connector

/ MIC : Connect your microphone to the microphone jack.

USB (Service only) : S/W download connector

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to HDMI IN

(ARC) on TV.

LAN port

Getting Started6

Remote control

Getting Started

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

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

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF (standby

mode).

F (Function) : Selects the function and the input source. (OPTICAL / HDMI IN / WI-FI / BT READY /

LG TV / PORTABLE / MIC)

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

(Night mode) : Set Night mode to On to reduce

the sound intensity and improve neness and softness.

: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-

woofer.

+/- (VOL): Adjusts speaker volume.

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

C/V dM

playback.

DRC : Turns on or off DRC function.

yDRC (Dynamic Range Control) : Make the sound

REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedly.

yPress and hold REPEAT on the remote control

AUTO VOL : Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME mode.

yWhen the output sound is too loud or too low,

AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.

yWhen receiving audio signals from TV, sound and

y Press AV SYNC then use

yTo control the TV remote control function, press

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at a specied time.

AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.

yIf your TV or an external device is connected to

yTo use the Auto display off function, press and

(Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward.

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback or pauses

Note

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

clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only).

for about 3 seconds, you can see the connected bluetooth device name on the bluetooth function.

press this button on the remote control. So you can enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.

images may not be matched. In the case, this function can adjust the delay time.

C/V

the time which you can set at between 0 and 300

ms.

and hold AV SYNC on the remote control for about 3 seconds.

Optical Input connector(s) on the unit and when you turn on your TV or an external device, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the optical function. You can hear the sound from your device.

hold AUTO POWER on the remote control for about 3 seconds.

to control

2 Connecting to your TV

Connecting to your TV 7

Connecting to your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV among Optical, HDMI or Wireless connection.

1. Optical connection

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

2. Set up the sound output of TV to OPTICAL output. (For details, reference your TV user manual.) Note: If your LG TV is supported LG Sound Sync (LG TV with the logo). Set up the sound output of TV to LG Sound Sync (Optical). (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

3. Set the input source of this unit to OPTICAL using OPTICAL or FUNC button.

2. HDMI (ARC) connection

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

1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the unit to HDMI IN (ARC) jack on the TV using an HDMI cable (Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet).

Connecting to your TV

(ARC)

TV : HDMI IN (ARC) Sound Bar : HDMI OUT (TV ARC)

2. Set up the sound output of TV to HDMI (ARC). (For details, reference your TV user manual.)

3. ARC function is automatically selected when ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the function you are using.

HDMI OUT

3. Wireless LG Sound Sync connection

If you connect this unit to a TV that supports LG Sound Sync (LG TV with the logo), you can enjoy the TV sound with wireless connection.

1. Turn on the unit and set the input source of this unit to LG TV function using FUNC button.

2. Set up the sound output of TV to LG Sound Sync (Wireless). (For details, reference your LG TV user manual.) “PAIRED” appears on the display window for about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

About

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

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