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 Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Getting Started For Wireless product European Union Notice Please contact to the following address for obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of Conformity). Contact office for compliance of this product : LG Electronics Inc. EU Representative, Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands yy Please 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 Safety Information Main Features Accessories Introduction Understanding Connection – Basic Connection – Group playback using Music Flow Player app Top Panel Rear Panel 2 Connecting 10 10 11 12 Connecting the AC Adapter Installing “Music Flow Player” App – Starting with Music Flow Player app Connecting the speaker to your Home Network – Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable – Connecting the speaker to your Ne
Table of Contents 4 Troubleshooting 50 50 51 52 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Application and PC Software 5 Appendix 53 53 54 55 56 56 File requirement Trademarks and Licenses About Status LED’s Condition Specifications Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network Services TERMS OF USE 57 5 1 2 3 4 5 Some of the content in this manual may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s version.
Getting Started Main Features 1 Getting Started Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device with simple connection. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. AC adapter (1) Power cord (1) Music Flow Player application Listens to music stored on your smart device.
Getting Started 7 Understanding Connection Basic Connection Wired or Wi-Fi connection to router. B Wired and wireless connection. 1 C Wired or Wi-Fi connection using a Music Flow R1. B C You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room configuration. A B Getting Started A C LAN Router LAN Speaker LAN Music Flow R1 (MR140) OR Speaker (Main) Router Speaker Speaker (Add) Speaker Group playback using Music Flow Player app You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room configuration.
Getting Started Top Panel 1 Getting Started a 1/!/F button - Power On / Changing the mode - Switching to the standby mode (page 29) b Volume wheel Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume.
Getting Started 9 Rear Panel 1 Getting Started a Speaker duct A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet. d DC IN (AC adapter input) b Wi-Fi SETUP button Connects your speaker to your network using Wi-Fi setup. (page 14) f ETHERNET Connects the speaker to your network using a LAN cable. c ADD button Adds the speaker to your network. (page 21) e PORTABLE IN Listens to music from your portable device.
Connecting Connecting the AC Adapter Installing “Music Flow Player” App Connect the speaker to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. Through “iTunes store” or “Google Play Store” 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connecting 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to DC. IN adapter input. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. 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.
Connecting Through QR code Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code. Scan the QR code using the scanning application. 11 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 [Accept]. 2 Connecting (Android OS) (Apple iOS) ,,Note 2. Select [Start] to install the speaker you’ve purchased. yy Make sure that your smart device is connected to the internet.
Connecting Connecting the speaker to your Home Network 2 Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable Connection overview Broadband service Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network without radio frequency interference. Connecting Please refer to the documentation for your network device for further instructions.
Connecting 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. 13 5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other end to your wireless router. Network status LED Wait a moment until stops blinking and stays white. 2 Connecting 6. Then select [Next] on the screen. 3.
Connecting 7. Select [Next] to complete the connection. Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android) Connection overview Broadband service 2 Connecting After connecting the speaker, you can see the list of connected music storage device and music curation screen. Follow the instructions on the screen. Router ,,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.
Connecting 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. 15 5. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of Network status LED blinks the speaker. Then white and red alternately. 2 3. Check the Network status LED on the speaker and select [Next] to go to the next screen. 4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen. Connecting 6.
Connecting 7. If you have a password for your network, the security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password. 9. Select [Next] to complete the connection. 2 Connecting 8. Then select [Next] on the screen. After connecting the speaker, you can see the list of connected music storage device and music curation screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Connecting Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (iOS) 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 [Start] to install the speaker. Connection overview Broadband service 2 Connecting Router 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.
Connecting 5. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of Network status LED blinks the speaker. Then white and red alternately. 7. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> WiFi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to connect. 2 Connecting 6. Then select [Next] on the screen. ,,Note yy If “MusicFlow_Setup” is not on the list, scan for available Wi-Fi networks again. yy When your smart device is connected to “MusicFlow_Setup”, you cannot use the internet. 8.
Connecting 9. If you have a password for your network, the security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password. 19 11. Once the network connection is completed, return to the Music Flow Player app. 2 10. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi-Fi setting and select wireless router to connect. After connecting the speaker, you can see the list of connected music storage device and music curation screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Connecting Notes on Network Connection yy Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router. After connecting the speaker to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
Connecting Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional) Adding another speaker Connection overview Broadband service You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers and single smart device you have. Router Requirements Wireless router Smart device (Android or iOS) Another speaker Music Flow R1 (MR140) (Optional) Speaker (Main) LAN ,,Note Signal interference may lead to stop playback.
Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your home network” on page 12. 4. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker Network status LED blinks red. (Add). Then 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app. Tap the [Home] menu. 2 Connecting 5. Then select the [Next] on the screen. 3. Select the [Add Speakers] on the side menu.
Connecting 23 6. Select [Next] to complete the connection. 2 Connecting ,,Note Speakers may be not connected if the distance between the speaker (Main) connected by LAN cable and the speaker (Add) to be connected is too far. In this case, you can use Music Flow R1 to extend the range of the signal.
Connecting Connecting the speakers to your Network with a Music Flow R1 Connecting to Router Using the Music Flow R1 makes you connect the speakers placed farther. 2 1. Attach the Music Flow R1’s power cord to the power port on the rear of the Music Flow R1 and then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 2. The power LED on the front of Music Flow R1 turns on. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app. Select [Start] to install the speaker.
Connecting 25 5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’s ETHERNET port, and connect the other end to your wireless router. Network status LED Wait a moment until stops blinking and stays white. 7. Select [Next] to complete the connection. 2 ,,Note If the connection fails, run the application again and follow the instructions in the application guide on your smart device to connect to the speaker and the Music Flow R1. Connecting 6. Then select [Next] on the screen. 8.
Connecting Connecting to the Speaker Using the Music Flow R1 makes you extend wireless network range between the speaker and another speaker. Connection overview 2 Speaker (Add) Speaker (Add) Connecting Broadband service Speaker (Main) Music Flow R1 (MR140) (Not Included) Router LAN yy You can use the Music Flow R1 as a wireless network range extender. yy The Music Flow R1 is not included and it can be purchased nearest LG Electronics store.
Connecting 27 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your home network. (page 12) 2. Attach the Music Flow R1’s power cord to the power port on the rear of the Music Flow R1, and then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. The power LED on the front of Music Flow R1 turns on. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app. Tap the [Home] menu. 5. Press the ADD button on the rear of the Bridge Network status LED blinks white (R1). Then and red alternately. ADD 2 4.
Connecting 7. Select [Next] to complete the connection. Notes on Music Flow R1 yy You can use the Music Flow R1 as a wireless network range extender. yy The Music Flow R1 is not included and it can be purchased nearest LG Electronics store. 2 yy If the connection fails, run the application again and follow the instructions in the application guide on your smart device to connect to the speaker and the Music Flow R1.
Operating 29 Basic Operations Using volume button Using 1/!/F button Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume. Power On Press the 1/!/F button. Press and hold the 1/!/F button for 5 seconds. (page 49) ,,Note The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button operation for 20 minutes. Changing the mode When turning on the speaker, you can change the mode. Press 1/!/F button repeatedly, the mode is changed with status LED.
Operating Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player app Overview of Home menu Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. With Music Flow Player app, you can play music in your smart device. ,,Note yy For more detailed instruction about Music Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide] in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu. 3 yy Some of the content in this part may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s version. Operating Preparation 1.
Operating Overview of the side menu Playing a song 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the [Home] menu. 2. Tap the [Home] menu. 31 3 a Home – Displays the Home menu. b My Phone – Displays the songs on this smart device. c Music Library – Displays the songs on the connected devices (Media server). Streaming Services – Displays the online d services.
Operating 5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is displayed and played. 3 Managing a playlist On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired song. The pull down menu appears. ,,Note Operating If the speaker is not selected, the selecting speaker pop-up appears. Select a desired speaker. a Play next – Selects music to play next. b Add to queue – Adds to queue list. c Add to playlist – Adds to a desired playlist.
Operating 33 Overview of Playback Selecting Sound effect You can confirm and adjust various information on the playback screen. This speaker has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by tapping [ ]. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. 1. During playback, tap the [ ] as below. 3 Operating a Displays the speaker that music plays through. Displays current playing music. b - Repeats the desired contents.
Operating Sound Effect Description 3 Standard You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect. Bass The Bass is Bass Blast. During playback, reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound effect. Flat Provides the neutral sound effect Boost Boosts the mid-range for sound reinforcement. Treble / Bass Reinforces the treble and bass. User EQ You can adjust the sound effect. ,,Note Operating When you play the songs with smart device’s speaker, the sound equalizer is not supported.
Operating 35 1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu of Music Flow Player app. ,,Note yy If the speakers are not grouped, you can enjoy different music on each speaker. yy It is recommended to connect less than 5 devices for the smooth playback. yy The weak signal because of the long distance between speakers or wireless router and signal interference may cause abnormal playback. yy Depending on your wireless environment, the grouping may be broken. 3. Grouping option appears.
Operating Seamless playback You can easily change the playing speaker from your smart device or the speaker to the another speaker without pause. Changing playing speaker from a smart device to a speaker ,,Note yy It is not supported when you go out of the house with your smart device. yy Wi-Fi function on smart device must be turned on. yy If the source is Portable In and Bluetooth, seamless play is not supported. (Media server and online streaming service are supported).
Operating 37 Changing the active speaker to a different speaker without a pause 3 ,,Note yy Music Flow Player app should be displayed on the smart device’s screen. yy In case of the grouped speakers, all the speakers in the group are played when one of the speakers in the group is NFC tagged. yy Only Android device is available. Operating You can change the playing speaker to the another speaker which is in the room you are in now using NFC tagging.
Operating Using LG HomeChat ,,Note yy For more information, see http://homechat.lge.com. yy Depending on the region, the LG HomeChat service may not be available. About LG HomeChat yy What kind of service is LG HomeChat? 3 -- LG HomeChat service enables users to chat with Smart home appliances in friendly, daily language through mobile messenger LINE. Operating yy What kind of audio functions does LG HomeChat provide? How to start LG HomeChat Step 1.
Operating 39 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 10. 2.
Operating Usage Examples Audio quick button Mood station Audio Commands list Coming home 3 Operating .
Operating Setting the Speaker with Music Flow Player app 41 Overview of setting menu 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. 2. Select [Settings] on the side menu. With Music Flow Player app, you can set the connected speaker in your smart device. ,,Note yy For more detailed instruction about Music Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide] in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.
Operating [General] Menu [Speakers] Menu Sets for easier use of the speaker. You can adjust speakers connected to your network. 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 3 Goes to the music curation. Operating a Rename – Renames the speaker.
Operating 43 [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu [Music Library] Menu Turns on and off the speaker at a designated time. Manages the music library index. Alarms Sync Schedule Speaker will let you know when it is time. 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.) Deletes selected alarm. Adds new alarm. Sync Sleep Timer Manages the music library index. Sets a time to automatically turn off the speaker. 1.
Operating [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. [Update] Menu Updates the speaker to the latest version. 3 App version info. Displays the current application’s version. Operating Device version info. Updates the latest speaker’s firmware version. 1. Find the speakers need to update and tap the [ ]. 2.
Operating 45 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. Press 1/!/F button on the speaker to select bluetooth mode. Then Bluetooth status LED starts to blink with white. 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. Available Devices : Android device, iOS device 3.
Operating 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/!/F button to turn on the speaker. 3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled smart device mark on the speaker. over the Listening to Music from Your External Device The speaker can be used to listen to the music from many types of external device. 1.
Operating 47 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 file, Media server Software should be installed on your PC. ,,Note Make sure that wireless network environment using a router is installed at your home.
Operating Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials for Mac OS About Nero MediaHome Essentials Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this speaker as a digital media server. Downloading Nero MediaHome Essentials 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. If necessary, select your region. 3 2. Click support tab. System requirements (Macintosh) yy Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.
Operating 49 Standby mode Reset the Speaker The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button operation. If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond, reset the speaker. Standby mode Resetting the speaker 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The power does not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? A function does not work when the button is pressed. Is there static electricity in the air? Sound is not produced. Is the volume set to minimum? yy Connect the power plug to the outlet. yy Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. yy Adjust the volume. The speaker doesn’t work Is the speaker plugged in? properly. yy Plug in the speaker.
Troubleshooting 51 Network Symptoms Cause & Solution Cannot connect the speaker to your home network. The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them. Media servers are not displayed on the device list. yy The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn off the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media server. I cannot group speakers.
Troubleshooting Application and PC Software Symptoms Cause & Solution Music Flow Player app doesn’t work properly. Does an error occur when accessing the app? yy Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app. yy Make sure that the Music Flow Player app is the latest version. yy Make sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white. yy If used with a Music Flow R1 -- Make sure that the Music Flow R1 and the smart device are connected to same router.
Appendix 53 File requirement Available File extensions : “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.flac”, “.m4a”, “.aac”, “.ogg”, “.wav” Trademarks and Licenses Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3, wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (flac) Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma) yy The file requirements are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features and media server’s ability. yy Some wav files are not supported on this speaker.
Appendix 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) Blinks 5 Connecting (ADD button is pressed) Blinks Appendix Standby mode Network standby mode Grouping set (First group was set) ,,Note yy When you set the group at first, yy The additional groups are se
Appendix 55 Specifications General Power Supply 18 V 0 2.67 A (AC adapter) Power consumption NP8740 : 12 W NP8540 : 10 W Networked standby : 5.4 W AC adapter Dimensions (W x H x D) Model : DA-48A18 Manufacturer: Yang Ming Industrial Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz Output: 18 V 0 2.67 A NP8740 : Approx. 370 mm x 232 mm x 110 mm without foot NP8540 : Approx. 340 mm x 207 mm x 88 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) NP8740 : 4.1 kg NP8540 : 3.
Appendix 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 yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the speaker. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the speaker for a long period of time.
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