ENGLISH SIMPLE MANUAL SH7 SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar 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 SH7 *MFL69499201* www.lg.
1 Getting Started Getting Started Safety Information 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 1 The cord grip for the plug fitted to this product is built into the existing power cord as supplied. If, for any reason you need to shorten the cord, Getting Started DO NOT RE-USE THE PLUG A new plug must be used to ensure your continued safety by securing the plug to the power cord in accordance with Plug & Socket Regulations 1994. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 4 3 Safety Information 17 Using External device 6 Unpacking 6 – Wireless subwoofer connection 7 Front panel 17 17 17 – 1. HDMI Input connection – 2. PORTABLE IN connection – 3.
Getting Started Unpacking 1 Getting Started Unit Simple Manual Optical cable Remote Control and Batteries Cable Holder Subwoofer Wall brackets and screws Wall bracket install guide LAN cable Adapter and power cord yy When mounting this unit on a wall, refer to page 22. yy Depending on the region, the supplied accessories may differ. Wireless subwoofer connection Subwoofer 1. Connect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer to the outlet. 2.
Getting Started 7 Front panel 1 Getting Started A LED indicator: Shows connection status. (Page 23) yy White (blinking): waiting for network connection yy White (staying on): network connection is completed. yy White (Dimmed): standby mode with network connection. yy Green (staying on): the first group was set. yy Red (staying on): standby mode without network connection B Display window C Remote sensor D The buttons are located on the rear.
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • b• • • • • • • • • • • • • • C/V (Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward. dM (Play/Pause) : Starts playback or pauses playback. 1 Getting Started ,,Note You can use these playback buttons after play music by “Music Flow Player” App or PC software. DRC : Turns on or off DRC function. yy DRC (Dynamic Range Control) : Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedly.
2 Connecting to your TV Connecting to your TV 9 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 3. Set the input source of this unit to OPTICAL using OPTICAL or F button. 2.
3 Using Multi-Room 10 Using Multi-Room Multi-Room Network Setup Step 1. Home Network Requirement d c a b a Make sure that a wireless network environment using a router is installed at your home. The home router should be connected to the internet. 3 b Connect your smart device to your home network. c Connect the speaker to the power supply. Using Multi-Room d If you want to enjoy music on a media server (PC, Mac or Network Storage), connect the media server to your home network. .
Using Multi-Room 11 Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App and Media Server Installing “Music Flow Player” App Download “Music Flow Player” on the Apps Store or Google Play Store. A B OR B Scan the QR code using the scanning application. , Note for “Music Flow Player” App yy Depending on the device, “Music Flow Player” app may not work. yy Music Flow Player app will be available in version of the software as follow; Android O/S : Ver 4.0 (ICS) (or later) iOS O/S : Ver 6.
Using Multi-Room Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup When installing the MUSIC flow product for the first time, you can choose two types of connection as below. Option 1. Wired connection (MUSIC flow Mesh Network Connection) Connect one of MUSIC flow products (sound bar, speaker or bridge) to the home router using LAN cable. Then you can connect the additional MUSIC flow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly (MUSIC flow Mesh Network). Refer to “Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)” on page 14.
Using Multi-Room 13 Option 2. Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection) MUSIC flow products offer music streaming service within the home router’s Wi-Fi coverage. Connect one of the MUSIC flow products, (sound bar or speaker) to the home router wirelessly. (Option) Then you can connect any additional MUSIC flow products to your home Wi-Fi network wirelessly. Refer to “Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)” on page 14. Wireless signal 1. Ensure your smart device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2.
Using Multi-Room m Tip Offers music streaming service in MUSIC flow system within home router’s Wi-Fi coverage. In the below case, Standard wireless connection is recommended. 1. When all speakers are within the home router’s Wi-Fi coverage. (If case that your home router supports 802.11n 2.4/5 GHz ) 2. When the wired connection is unavailable between MUSIC flow products and home router. 3. When you want to use in below mode. 1) When you use single speaker MUSIC flow system.
Using Multi-Room 15 , Note for Multi-Room Setup yy You can make all wireless/wired connection according to the location of the router. But we recommend that you connect the first speaker or bridge to the router using LAN cable and connect additional speakers for network stability. yy When the “Firmware update” pop-up appears on Music Flow Player App, touch to start updating.
Using Multi-Room Enjoying Multiple MUSIC flow Product 1. Home Cinema Mode (Surround Sound Mode) Simply add a LG MUSIC flow sound bar to your network and synchronize it with your LG MUSIC flow speakers to enjoy a home cinema system experience.
4 Using External device Using External device 17 Using External device 1. HDMI Input connection To the Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, game console, etc. 1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the unit to HDMI OUT jack on the audio & video device such as Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, game console, etc. 2. Select the input source of this unit to HDMI IN using F (Function) button. 2. PORTABLE IN connection 4 ) to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using a 3.5 2.
5 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No woofer sound You can set up wireless connection manually, when your connection is not completed. 1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum. -- ”VOL MIN” appears on the display window. YRO#PLQ Green VOL 2. Press and hold (MUTE) on the remote control for about 3 seconds. YRO#PLQ -- “SUB-WF RESET” appears on the displayVOL VXE0ZI window briefly. UHVHW 5 5.
Troubleshooting 19 Software Update When the MUSICflow product is connected to your home network, first of all, check whether the firmware version is the latest on all speakers and the Music Flow Player application. Your MUSICflow device might require a more recent firmware to be installed for optimal operation. [Settings à Version Info.]: you can check if your speaker has the latest firmware.
Troubleshooting Music sound breaks and unstable MUSICflow system 1. If speaker with breaking sound is connected through wireless connection mode, yy If the distance between the speaker and home router is not close enough, the corresponding condition may occur. Move the speaker closer to the home router and try again. yy If the device playing the source sound (Ex. phone or laptop) is at a place without fluent home router signal, move the corresponding device closer to the home router and try again. 2.
Troubleshooting 21 No TV sound in HDMI (ARC) connection The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio streaming to HDMI OUT of the unit. What is the type of music file that can be played? To use this function : yy You can play the files with extension mp3, wma, flac, m4a, aac, ogg, and wav. yy Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.
6 Appendix 22 Appendix Mounting the main unit on a wall 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. Preparation materials Unit Wall bracket install guide Wall bracket Screws 3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide. 4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the illustration below.
Appendix 23 About Status LED’s Condition Color (Off) Status The unit is waiting for network connection (White) The initial unit is being connected to the network (White) ( (Red) button is pressed) Network Status The unit is connected to the network (White) The additional unit is being connected to the network (Off) ( (Red) button is pressed) Network standby mode (Dimmed White) Standby Mode Status Standby mode (Red) , Note for Status LED’s Condition yy When you set the group at first, Net
