SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO Wireless Multi-room Model : NP8740 (H7) NA9740 (H7) NP8540 (H5) NA9540 (H5) ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your speaker and retain it for future reference. www.lg.com Copyright © 2015-2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN For models using an adapter 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: 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 3 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 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 7 8 Safety Information Main Features Accessories Introduction Top Panel Rear Panel 2 Connecting 9 10 10 Connecting the AC Adapter Initial Multi-Room Setup – Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh Network Connection) – Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection) Installing “Music Flow Player” App – Starting with Music Flow Player app Connecting the speaker to your Home Network – Simple Connection (EZ Setup) – Connecting the speaker to
Table of Contents 4 Troubleshooting 52 52 53 54 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Application and PC Software 5 Appendix 55 55 56 57 58 58 File requirement Trademarks and Licenses About Status LED’s Condition Specifications Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network Services TERMS OF USE 59 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. 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.
Getting Started 7 Top Panel 1 Getting Started a 1/!/F button - Power On / Changing the mode - Switching to the standby mode (page 33) b Volume wheel Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume.
Getting Started 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 initial Music Flow product to your network wirelessly. (page 16) f ETHERNET Connects the speaker to your network using a LAN cable. c ADD button Adds additional Music Flow products to your network. (In case one or more Music Flow products are connected) (page 23) e PORTABLE IN Listens to music from your portable device.
Connecting Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the speaker to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. 9 >>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. 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. AC Adapter AC power cord 2 Connecting 2.
Connecting Initial Multi-Room Setup When installing the Music Flow product for the first time, you can choose two types of connection as below. 2 Connecting Wired connection (Music Flow Mesh Network Connection) Connect your speaker to the home router using 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.
Connecting Installing “Music Flow Player” App 11 Through QR code Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code. Scan the QR code using the scanning application. Through Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” 1. Tap the Apple “App Store” icon or Google “Play Store” icon. 2 Connecting 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.
Connecting Starting with Music Flow Player app 3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker 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 Connecting Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home Network” on page 13.
Connecting 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. 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.
Connecting 3. If the network password is set, security screen is displayed. Type the password. Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable Connection overview Broadband service 2 Connecting Router 4. After typing password, tap [Next]. LAN 5. Tap [Finish] to finish making the connection.
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 [Connect product] to install the speaker. 15 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. 2 Connecting 6. Then select [Next] on the screen. 3.
Connecting 7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android) Connection overview Broadband service 2 Connecting (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.
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 [Connect product] to install the speaker. 17 6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks white and red alternately. 2 3. Select the product you want to connect and tap [Next] on the screen. 8. If you have a password for your network, the security screen appears on your smart device.
Connecting 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. 2 Connecting 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 Connecting the speaker to your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (iOS) Connection overview 19 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. Broadband service 2 Connecting 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. 5.
Connecting 6. Press the Wi-Fi SETUP button on the rear of the speaker. Then Network status LED blinks white and red alternately. 8. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> WiFi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to connect. 2 Connecting 7. 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.
Connecting 9. If you have a password for your network, the security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password. 21 11. Then select [Next] on the screen. 2 10. Then select [Next] 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. Connecting 12. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
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 23 Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional) Connecting the additional speaker to your network with a LAN cable Connection overview You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers and single smart device you have. Broadband service Requirements Router ,,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 13. 4. Select the product you want to connect and tap [Next] on the screen. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app. Tap the button. 2 Connecting 5. Select [Wired connection] on the screen. 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. ,,Note You can also add another speaker by using button on the screen of [Connected Speakers]. 6.
Connecting 25 7. Then select [Next] on the screen. Connecting the additional speaker to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android) Connection overview Broadband service 8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home network” on page 13. 4. Select the product you want to connect and tap [Next] on the screen. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app. Tap the button. 2 Connecting 5. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen. 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. 6. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker (Add). Then Network status LED blinks red.
Connecting 27 7. Then select the [Next] on the screen. Using the Bridge Bridge (R1) extends a range of use of speakers. Please purchase it separately if you want to use. Use as a root device (wired to the home router) 8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. When your home router is located too far from any speaker location that is to be connected via wired mode, connect the Bridge (R1) to your home router with LAN cable. Bridge (R1) 1.
Connecting 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. 6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. 4. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen. 7. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)” on page 25. 2 Connecting 5. Following the instruction on Music Flow Player app, connect the Bridge (R1) and the router with LAN cable. Wait a moment until Network status LED stops blinking and stays white.
Connecting 29 Use as a wireless extender 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. If there is at least one speaker with wired connection to the router When you want to expand Music Flow mesh network coverage, add the Bridge (R1) to your home network. 2 4. Select the Bridge and tap [Next] on the screen. 1. Attach the power cord to the power port on the rear of the Bridge (R1) and then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 2. The power LED on the front of Bridge (R1) turns on.
Connecting 6. Follow the instruction on Music Flow Player app and tap [Next] on the screen. 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. 2 Connecting ,,Note Make sure that wireless network environment using a router is installed at your home. 7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.
Connecting ,,Note yy You might close firewalls and Anti-Virus programs on your PC while installing Music Flow PC Software. yy The Music Flow PC Software is a customized software edition only for sharing files and folders to this speaker. yy If you want a full explanation about Music Flow PC Software, click the question marked icon on home menu. yy CPU : Intel® 2.
Connecting System requirements (Macintosh) yy Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard) yy Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor yy Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome standalone yy Memory: 256 MB RAM 2 Sharing music files Connecting On your computer, you must share the folder contained music files to play them on this speaker. This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1.
Operating 33 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 50) ,,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 35 Edit the Online streaming Service list 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. Overview of the side menu 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the button. 2. Tap the [EDIT] menu. 3 yy Select the checkbox of the Online service you want to see on Home. a Home – Displays the Home menu. yy Drag upwards or downwards to change the order of the Online service. b My Phone – Displays the songs on this smart device.
Operating Playing a song 5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is displayed and played. 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the button. ,,Note 3 Operating 3. Side menu appears. Select the [My Phone] on the side menu. 4. Select the desired album. If the speaker is not selected, the selecting speaker pop-up appears. Select a desired speaker.
Operating 37 Managing a playlist Overview of Playback On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired song. The pull down menu appears. You can confirm and adjust various information on the playback screen. 3 Displays current playing music. b - Repeats the desired contents. Every time you click it, the state changed in the (Repeat One) (Repeat All) (Repeat Off ) order. - Shuffles the music on the list. Music will be played in random order. Adjusts playback.
Operating Selecting Sound effect Sound Effect Description This speaker has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by tapping [ ]. Standard You can enjoy optimized sound. Bass The Bass is Bass Blast. During playback, reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound effect. Flat Provides balanced sound. Boost Boosts the mid-range for sound reinforcement. Treble / Bass Reinforces the treble and bass. User EQ You can adjust the sound effect.
Operating 39 Group Playback You can group multiple speakers linked to the Music Flow Player app and play the same music through all the connected speakers in the same group. 1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu of Music Flow Player app. ,,Note If you want to enjoy the group playback and Surround playback, it is recommended that at least one speaker is connected by LAN cable.
Operating 3. Grouping option appears. Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you want to play with. Then select [OK]. Seamless playback You can easily change the playing speaker from your smart device or the speaker to the another speaker without pause. ,,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.
Operating Changing playing speaker from a smart device to a speaker 41 Changing the active speaker to a different speaker without a pause 3 2. Select the speaker on the pop-up list, the music you are listening to is played through without a pause. ,,Note yy Pop-up window disappears automatically in below cases, -- When you select the speaker on pop-up list. -- 10 seconds later after pop-up window appears. (Android Only) yy The latest connection is placed at the top of the list on the pop-up window.
Operating Setting the Speaker with Music Flow Player app 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 43 [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.) ,,Note [Lock Screen Setting] may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the Android’s version. User Guide 3 Operating This function allows you to display or delete the guide on the menu.
Operating [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu [Account management] Menu Turns on and off the speaker at a designated time. Manages online streaming service. Alarms [Time Zone] Menu Speaker will let you know when it is time. Deletes selected alarm. Adds new alarm. Sleep Timer Sets a time to automatically turn off the speaker. 3 1. Select the speaker to set timer on [Sleep Timer] in the [Alarms/Sleep Timer] menu. Operating 2. Set the desired timer on selected speaker.
Operating 45 [Advanced Settings] Menu Mesh Network Channel If normal playback or group playback is not smooth using multiple speakers including wireless speaker connection, changed the mesh network channel to improve network speed. 1. Select the [Settings] -> [Advanced Settings] option. Mesh Network direct connection (Android only) You can directly connect the smart device to speaker connected your home network.
Operating Auto Music Play Sensitivity Settings You can easily change the rendering device from your smart device or a speaker to another speaker by approaching your smart device to the desired speaker. Sets the operating distance of Auto Music Play between the speaker and your smart device to adjust sensitivity of Bluetooth. yy Your smart device should support Bluetooth Smart. yy This function is subject to the smart device capability and the Wi-Fi network status.
Operating 47 [Chromecast] Menu [Version Info.] Menu Learn how to cast Updates the speaker to the latest version. Shows how to use Chromecast. Chromecast enabled apps Shows available apps on Chromecast. Cast Groups Select [Learn about Cast Groups] or [How to cast to a group] to show the selected information. App version info. Displays the current application’s version. Device version info. Updates the latest speaker’s firmware version. 1. Find the speakers need to update and tap the [ ].
Operating 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.
Operating 49 ,,Note yy When using Bluetooth® technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case below : -- There is a obstacle between the unit and the bluetooth device. -- There is a device using same frequency with Bluetooth® technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device. yy This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.
Operating Listening to Music from Your External Device The speaker can be used to listen to the music from many types of external device. 1. Connect the external device to the PORTABLE IN on the speaker. Standby mode The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button operation. Standby mode 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.
Operating 51 Reset the Speaker If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond, reset the speaker. Resetting the speaker yy Press and hold the ADD button until you hear the beep sound once. Then all wireless network ports are deactivated and the stored wireless network information is deleted. yy Press and hold the ADD button until you hear the beep sound twice. You can reset the speaker to its original factory settings.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The unit does not work properly. yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. 4 The power does not turn on.
Troubleshooting 53 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. Music Flow PC Software doesn’t work properly.
Appendix 55 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 57 Specifications General Power Supply 18 V 0 2.67 A (AC adapter) Power consumption NP8740 (NA9740) : 12 W NP8540 (NA9540) : 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 (NA9740) : Approx. 370 mm x 232 mm x 110 mm without foot NP8540 (NA9540) : Approx. 340 mm x 207 mm x 88 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) NP8740 (NA9740) : 4.1 kg NP8540 (NA9540) : 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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