LG SPJ9B-W, SJ9 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
SJ9
SMART Hi-Fi
AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar
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SJ9 (SJ9, SPJ9B-W)
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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 sufcient 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
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on 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
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
Check the specication 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 re. 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.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery from the
equipment: Remove the old battery or battery 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.
Symbols
~
0
1
!
Refers to alternating current (AC).
Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
Refers to stand-by.
Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Main Features
6 Introduction
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
8 Rear panel
9 Installing the sound bar
9 Mounting the main unit on a wall
2 Connecting
11 Organizing cables
11 Wireless subwoofer connection
12 Connecting to your TV
12 – Using an OPTICAL cable
13 – LG Sound Sync
14 – Using an HDMI cable
15 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
15 – What is SIMPLINK?
16 – Additional information for HDMI
17 Optional equipment connection
17 – DOLBY ATMOS®
18 – HDMI connection
18 – OPTICAL IN connection
19 – PORTABLE IN connection
20 Initial Multi-Room Setup
20 – Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh
Network Connection)
20 – Wireless connection (Standard Wireless
Connection)
20 Installing “Music Flow Player” App
21 – Starting with Music Flow Player app
22 Connecting the speaker to your Home
Network
22 – Simple Connection (EZ Setup)
23 – Connecting the speaker to your network
with a LAN cable
25 – Connecting the speaker to your Network
via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)
28 – Connecting the speaker to your Network
via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (iOS)
31 Connecting the speakers to your Home
Network (Additional)
31 – Connecting the additional speaker to your
network with a LAN cable
33 – Connecting the additional speaker to your
network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method
35 Using the Bridge
35 – Use as a root device (wired to the home
router)
37 – Use as a wireless extender
38 Using Media Server for PC
38 – Music Flow PC Software for windows
3 Operating
40 Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player app
40 – Overview of Home menu
41 – Overview of the side menu
42 – Playing a song
43 – Overview of Playback
45 Different ways of listening to music
45 – Group Playback
46 – Surround Sound Mode (Home Cinema
Mode)
48 – Seamless playback
49 Setting the Speaker with Music Flow Player
app
49 – Overview of setting menu
49 – [General] Menu
50 – [Speakers] Menu
51 – [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu
51 – [Account management] Menu
51 – [Time Zone] Menu
52 – [Advanced Settings] Menu
54 – [Chromecast] Menu
54 – [Version Info.] Menu
54 – [Open source licenses] Menu
55 Using a BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology
55 – About BLUETOOTH
55 – BLUETOOTH profiles
55 – Listening to Music of a BLUETOOTH Device
57 – BLUETOOTH connection lock (BT LOCK)
57 Other operations
57 – Using your TV remote control
57 – AV Sync
58 – Turn off the sound temporarily
58 – Sleep timer setting
58 – Auto display Dimmer
58 – Displaying input source information
58 – Auto power down
58 – AUTO POWER On/Off
59 – Auto function change
60 Sound adjustment
60 – Adjust volume level automatically
60 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Subwoofer
60 – Night mode
61 Standby mode
61 – Standby mode
61 – Network standby mode
61 – BLUETOOTH standby mode
61 Reset the Speaker
61 – Resetting the speaker
4 Troubleshooting
62 Troubleshooting
62 – General
63 – Network
64 – Application and PC Software
64 – NOTES to use wireless
65 – NOTES to release Demo mode
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5 Appendix
66 File requirement
66 Trademarks and licenses
67 Specifications
69 Handling the Speaker
69 Important Information Relating to Network
Services
70 TERMS OF USE
Some of the content in this manual may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s
version.
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Main Features
Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android
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Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android
device with simple connection.
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
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 20.
Introduction
Symbol used in this manual
Note
,
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution
>
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
(Android OS)
yDepending on the application’s version and the
settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app
may not be operated normally.
ySome smart devices may not be compatible with
this speaker.
(Apple iOS)
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
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Remote control
Replacement of Battery
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5
matched correctly.
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(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
1
F : Selects the function and the input source.
Input source / Function Display
Wi-Fi WI-FI
Optical
ARC
LG Sound Sync (Wired)
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
HDMI IN HDMI IN
Portable PORTABLE
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
: Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound
intensity and improve neness and softness.
: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and
Subwoofer. (Page 60)
VOL o/p : Adjusts speaker volume.
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C/V
dM
INFO :
- Displays the input source information.
- Displays the connected Bluetooth device name on
Bluetooth function.
REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedly.
AUTO VOL : Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME
mode.
AV SYNC :
- Synchronizes the audio and video.
- Controls TV remote. (Page 57)
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specied time.
AUTO POWER :
- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.
(Page 58)
- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock.
(Page 57)
(Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward.
(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.
OPT/HDMI ARC
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Front panel
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LED indicator
A
Shows connection status.
Remote sensor
B
Display window
C
Rear panel
(Standby)
A 1
F (Function): Selects the function and input
source. (WI-FI, OPT/HDMI ARC, BT, LG TV,
HDMI IN, PORTABLE)
-/+ (Volume)
(Wi-Fi): Connects initial Music Flow product
to your network wirelessly.
(Add): Adds the additional Music Flow
product to your network.
(In case that one or more Music Flow product is
connected.)
The buttons are located on the rear.
D
USB (Service only) : S/W download connector
B
LAN port
C
PORTABLE IN connector
D
OPTICAL IN connector
E
HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to HDMI IN
F
(ARC) on TV.
HDMI IN
G
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Installing the sound bar
You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the
other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the
device you want. (Refer to pp. 12 - 33)
You can place the wireless subwoofer anywhere in
your room. But it is better to place the subwoofer
near the main unit. Turn it slightly toward the center
of the room to reduce the wall reections.
Caution
>
yFor best performance of wireless connection
such as Bluetooth or wireless subwoofer,
do not install the unit on Metallic furniture
because wireless connection communicates
through a module positioned on the bottom
of the unit.
yBe careful not to make scratches on the
surface of the Unit /Subwoofer when
installing or moving them.
Note
,
For the convenient button usage, it is
recommended to take some distance between
the soundbar and your TV when you install the
sound bar.
Mounting the main unit on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Caution
>
Because it is difcult to make a connection after
installing this unit, you should connect the cables
before installation.
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket install guide
Wall bracket
Screws
(Not supplied)
Screws (A)
Wall plug
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1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to
the position.
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2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.
4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the
illustration below.
5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw
holes on the bottom of the unit.
6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
Note
,
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
Caution
>
yDo not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the cause
of personal injury.
yDo not hang onto the installed unit and avoid
any impact to the unit.
ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
Note
,
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
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Organizing cables
You can organize the cable with cable ties.
1. Hold the cables together with cable ties as shown
below.
2. Tighten cable ties.
Wireless subwoofer connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color Status
Green
(Blink)
Green The connection is completed.
Red The wireless subwoofer is in
Off (No
display)
Setting up the wireless subwoofer for
the first time
1. Connect the power cord of the sound bar and the
wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the sound bar. The sound bar and
the wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can
check red LED on the wireless subwoofer and the
wireless subwoofer does not make sound. To solve
the problem, follow the steps below.
1. Press Pairing button on the rear of the wireless
subwoofer.
The connection is trying.
standby mode or the connection
is failed.
The power cord of wireless
subwoofer is disconnected.
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- The green LED on the front of the wireless
subwoofer blinks quickly.
2. Turn on the sound bar.
3. Pairing is completed.
- The green LED on the front of the wireless
subwoofer turns on.
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Note
,
yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
communicate with each other and make
sounds.
yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
the better sound quality. It is recommended
to install the main unit and the subwoofer as
close as possible and avoid the cases below.
- There is an obstacle between the main unit
and the subwoofer.
- There is a device using same frequency
with this wireless connection such as
a medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
- Keep the sound bar and the subwoofer
away from the device (ex. wireless router,
microwave oven, etc.) over 1 m to prevent
wireless interference.
> 1 m
Connecting to your TV
Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical
digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of
the TV.
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the
unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
OPTICAL cable.
Optical cable
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
by pressing F button on the remote or unit
repeatedly.
You can see “OPTICAL” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
Note
,
yBefore connecting the optical cable, be sure
to remove the protection plug cover if your
cable has the cover.
yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV
models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details,
reference your TV user manual.)
ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (Optical)]
yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yIf this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC
at the same time, the ARC signal is a high
priority.
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LG Sound Sync
You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on
your TV.
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :
Volume up/down, mute
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of
LG Sound Sync.
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your equipment.
Note
,
yYou can also use the remote control of this
unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's
remote control again, the unit synchronizes
with the TV.
yWhen the connection fails, make sure of the
condition of the TV and power.
yMake sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
LG Sound Sync.
- The unit is turned off.
- Changing the function to the others.
- Disconnecting the optical cable.
yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV when you set
AUTO POWER function to ON.
With wired connection
1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an
optical cable.
Optical cable
2. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Optical)]
3. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote
control or 1 on the unit.
4. Select OPT/HDMI ARC function by using F on the
remote control or F on the unit until the function
is selected.
You can see “LG OPT” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
Note
,
Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
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With wireless connection
1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 on the remote
control or 1 on the unit.
2. Select LG TV function by using F on the remote
control or F on the unit until the function is
selected.
3. Set up LG Sound Sync (Wireless) on the TV. Refer
to the TV’s instruction manual.
“PAIRED” appears on the display window for
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about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”
on the display window if connecting normally
between this unit and your TV.
Note
,
yIf you turned off the unit directly by pressing
(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be
1
disconnected.
yIf your TV and this unit are connected through
LG Sound Sync (Wireless), this unit will be
Network standby mode regardless of the
status of network connection when this unit
is turned off. Check dimmed white LED on the
unit.
Using an HDMI cable
If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI
CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can
enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit
without connecting the optical cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the
back of the unit to ARC jack on the TV using an
HDMI cable.
HDMI cable
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
by pressing F button on the remote or unit
repeatedly.
You can see “ARC” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
TV.
Note
,
yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV
models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details,
reference your TV user manual.)
ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)]
yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yDepending on your LG TV model, you may
need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on
your LG TV.
yWhen you return to ARC function from
another function, you need to select the input
source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Then this unit
changes to ARC function automatically.
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ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
To use this function :
- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set
to On.
- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC
function, refer to your TV manual.
- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function
using an HDMI cable.
- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control :
Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
Note
,
yDepending on the state of the unit, some
SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
purpose or not work.
yDepending on a TV or a player which is
connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation
may differ from your purpose.
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Additional information for HDMI
yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and
leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on
this player.
- The connected device’s video input is set
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correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p,
1920 x 1080i, 1920 x 1080p, 4096 x 2160p
or 3080 x 2160p video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will
work with this player.
- The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP device.
Note
,
yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may
not output.
yChanging the resolution when the connection
has already been established may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off
the player and then turn it on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is not
veried, TV screen is changed to black screen.
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or
disconnect the HDMI cable.
yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).
yYou cannot change the video resolution in the
HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution
of the connected component.
yIf the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to HDMI
IN jack, change the resolution of your personal
computer to 576p (or 480p), 720p, 1080i or
1080p.
HDMI cable Checklist
Some HDMI cables have poor signal transmission,
which can cause problems with sound and video
transmission.
Even after HDMI cable connections, if no sound,
sound interrupted, noise occurring from the sound
bar and/or no video, no smooth video on your TV, the
HDMI cable may be the problem.
Use the cable marked with the premium HDMI
certication logo. Also make sure that the your
using cable is a certied Type A, Ethernet high-speed
HDMI™ cable.
STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
(X)
(X)
(O)
Connection through HDMI Cable*
Your television must support the newest HDMI
features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel))
to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with
audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your
TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system
should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.
1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface
Consumer Electronics Control)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI
feature designed to allow the user to command and
control the CEC-enabled devices, that are connected
through HDMI by using only one of their remote
controls.
* Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+
(Samsung), BRAVIA Sync (Sony), EasyLink (Philips),
etc.
Optional equipment connection
DOLBY ATMOS®
What is DOLBY ATMOS®?
Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you’ve
never before by overhead sound, and all the richness,
clarity, and power of Dolby sound.
For using DOLBY ATMOS®
yDOLBY ATMOS® is available only in HDMI IN and
ARC mode.
- To use DOLBY ATMOS® in ARC mode, your TV
has to support DOLBY ATMOS®.
yIt is needed to set up an audio output on external
devices (Blu-ray disc player, TV etc.) to “No
incoding” such as “Bitstream”, “Auto” or “Bypass”.
- If you can select audio output sampling rate, set
it to 192 kHz.
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1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as
Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
2. Connect HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the back of
the unit to HDMI IN jack on the TV.
3. Set the input source to HDMI IN or OPT/HDMI
ARC. Press repeatedly F on the remote control or
F on the unit until the function is selected.
- If you select HDMI IN, you can hear the sound
from the external device. Select it when playing
the external device.
- If you select OPT/HDMI ARC, you can hear the
sound from your TV. Select it when watching
the TV.
You can see “DOLBY ATMOS”on the display
window if connecting normally between this
sound bar and your TV and DOLBY ATMOS
contents is played.
Note
,
yDOLBY ATMOS® supports 5.1.2 channel.
yThis unit supports 4K passthrough. When
you play a disc which has a 4K video signal,
this unit delivers the signal to your TV.
yIf the sound bar does not sound or the video
on TV is not smooth, the HDMI cable may
be the problem. Refer to the HDMI cable
checklist. (Page 16)
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HDMI connection
You can enjoy the sound from the external device
which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit.
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To the Blu-ray disc player,
DVD player, etc.
1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Blu-
ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
2. Set the input source to HDMI IN. Press repeatedly
F on the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected.
OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices to
the OPTICAL IN jack.
Optical cable
To the optical output
jack of external device
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the
unit to optical out jack of your external device.
2. Select the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC
by pressing F button on the remote or unit
repeatedly.
You can see “OPTICAL” on the display window if
connecting normally between this unit and your
device.
Note
,
Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to
remove the protection plug cover if your cable
has the cover.
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PORTABLE IN connection
Listening to music from your portable
player
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable players or external devices.
1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 (Power).
3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing F
on the remote control or F on the unit until the
function is selected.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start playing it.
Optional equipment connection
You can enjoy both sound and picture from the
external device you connect.
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Connecting
OR
1. Connect HDMI IN jack of your TV to HDMI OUT
jack on the external device such as Blu-ray disc
player, DVD player, etc.
2. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the
unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
OPTICAL cable.
Or connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the
back of the unit to HDMI IN (ARC) jack on the TV
using an HDMI cable.
3. Set the input source to OPT/HDMI ARC. Press
repeatedly F on the remote control or F on the
unit until the function is selected.
Note
,
If the sound bar does not sound or the video
on TV is not smooth, the HDMI cable may be
the problem. Refer to the HDMI cable checklist.
(Page 16)
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Initial Multi-Room Setup
When installing the Music Flow product for the rst
time, you can choose two types of connection as
below.
Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh Network Connection)
2
Connect your speaker to the home router using LAN
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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 31.
LAN Cable
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 31.
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
,
yMusic Flow Player app will be available in
version of the software as follow;
Android OS : Ver 4.0 (ICS) (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.
Wireless signal
(Android OS)
(Apple iOS)
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Note
,
yMake sure that your smart device is
connected to the internet.
yMake sure that your smart device has a
scanning application. If you don’t have,
download it from Apple “App Store” icon or
Google “Play Store”.
Starting with Music Flow Player app
When you launch Music Flow Player app for the
rst time, the terms of use and Chromecast Service
appear on the screen.
1. Check the contents of terms of use 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 22.
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
2. Check the contents of Chromecast Service and
select [Accept].
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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
2
device for further instructions.
Connecting
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.
Note
,
ySimple Connection is supported by Bluetooth
Ver 4.0 (or higher).
yIf 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
23) or “Connecting the speaker to your
Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method” (page
25 or page 28)
1. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].
2. App searches for the speaker and connects it
automatically, Tap [Next].
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.
ySelect WI-FI function by using F on the remote
control or F on the sound bar.
or
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