Manual LG SJ9 Soundbar Music Flow (page 3 of 72) (English)

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MODEL

SJ9 (SJ9, SPJ9B-W)

OWNER’S MANUAL

SMART Hi-Fi

AUDIO

SJ9

Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

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.

www.lg.com

1 Getting Started

Getting Started2

Getting Started

Safety Information

CAUTION

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.

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

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions

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 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 built-

in 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.

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 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 specication 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.

Getting Started 3

Getting Started

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

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.

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

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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

5 Appendix

65 File requirement

65 Trademarks and licenses

66 Specifications

68 Handling the Speaker

68 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

69 TERMS OF USE

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

version.

Getting Started6

Getting Started

Main Features

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android

device

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.

(Apple iOS)

(Android OS)

Depending on the application’s version and the

settings of smart device, Music Flow Player app

may not be operated normally.

Some smart devices may not be compatible with

this speaker.

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Introduction

Symbol used in this manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages

from abuse.

Getting Started 7

Getting Started

Remote control

Replacement of Battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote

control, and insert the battery with

and

matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

F : Selects the function and the input source.

Input source / Function Display

Wi-Fi WI-FI

Optical

ARC

LG Sound Sync (Wired)

OPT/HDMI ARC

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

: Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

C/V

(Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward.

(Play/Pause) : Starts playback. / Pauses playback.

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 specied time.

AUTO POWER :

- Turns on or off AUTO POWER function.

(Page 58)

- Turns on or off the Bluetooth connection lock.

(Page 57)

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Getting Started

LED indicator

Shows connection status.

Remote sensor

Display window

The buttons are located on the rear.

Front panel

(Standby)

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.)

USB (Service only) : S/W download connector

LAN port

PORTABLE IN connector

OPTICAL IN connector

HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to HDMI IN

(ARC) on TV.

HDMI IN

Rear panel

Getting Started 9

Getting Started

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 reections.

For 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.

Be careful not to make scratches on the

surface of the Unit /Subwoofer when

installing or moving them.

Caution

For the convenient button usage, it is

recommended to take some distance between

the soundbar and your TV when you install the

sound bar.

Note

Mounting the main unit

on a wall

You can mount the main unit on a wall.

Because it is difcult to make a connection after

installing this unit, you should connect the cables

before installation.

Caution

Preparation materials

Unit

Wall bracket install guide

Screws

Screws (A)

Wall plug

Wall bracket

(Not supplied)

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Getting Started

1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket

install guide with the bottom of TV and attach to

the position.

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.

Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for

mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti

(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.

Note

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.

To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.

Note

Do not install this unit upside down. It can

damage the parts of this unit or be the cause

of personal injury.

Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid

any impact to the unit.

Secure 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.

When 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.

Caution

2 Connecting

Getting Started 11

Getting Started

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)

The connection is trying.

Green The connection is completed.

Red The wireless subwoofer is in

standby mode or the connection

is failed.

Off (No

display)

The power cord of wireless

subwoofer is disconnected.

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 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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Connecting

It takes a few seconds (and may take longer)

for the main unit and the subwoofer to

communicate with each other and make

sounds.

The 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

Note

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.

Before connecting the optical cable, be sure

to remove the protection plug cover if your

cable has the cover.

You 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.)

Set up the sound output of TV to listen to

the sound through this unit :

TV setting menu

[

[Sound]

[

[TV Sound

output]

[

[External speaker (Optical)]

Details of TV setting menu vary depending

on the manufacturers or models of your TV.

If this unit is connected by OPTICAL and ARC

at the same time, the ARC signal is a high

priority.

Note

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Connecting

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.

You 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.

When the connection fails, make sure of the

condition of the TV and power.

Make 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.

The amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV when you set

AUTO POWER function to ON.

Note

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

on the remote

control or

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.

Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

the manufacturers or models of your TV.

Note

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Connecting

With wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing

on the remote

control or

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

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”

on the display window if connecting normally

between this unit and your TV.

If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

disconnected.

If 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.

Note

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.

You 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.)

Set 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)]

Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

the manufacturers or models of your TV.

Depending on your LG TV model, you may

need to turn on the SIMPLINK function on

your LG TV.

When 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.

Note

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Connecting

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.

Depending on the state of the unit, some

SIMPLINK operation may differ from your

purpose or not work.

Depending on a TV or a player which is

connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation

may differ from your purpose.

Note

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Connecting

Additional information for HDMI

When 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

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.

Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will

work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with

non-HDCP device.

If 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.

Changing 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.

When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not

veried, TV screen is changed to black screen.

In this case, check the HDMI connection, or

disconnect the HDMI cable.

If there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is

generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).

You cannot change the video resolution in the

HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution

of the connected component.

If 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.

Note

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

certication logo. Also make sure that the your

using cable is a certied Type A, Ethernet high-speed

HDMI™ cable.

STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE

HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET

(X)

(O)

Connection through HDMI Cable*

Your television must support the newest HDMI

features (HDMI CEC

/ 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-Denition 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.

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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®

DOLBY ATMOS® is available only in HDMI IN and

ARC mode.

- To use DOLBY ATMOS® in ARC mode, your TV

has to support DOLBY ATMOS®.

It 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.

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.

DOLBY ATMOS® supports 5.1.2 channel.

This unit supports 4K passthrough. When

you play a disc which has a 4K video signal,

this unit delivers the signal to your TV.

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)

Note

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Connecting

HDMI connection

You can enjoy the sound from the external device

which is connected to HDMI IN jack on this unit.

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.

Before connecting the optical cable, be sure to

remove the protection plug cover if your cable

has the cover.

Note

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Connecting

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

(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.

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.

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)

Note

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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)

Connect your speaker to the home router using LAN

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.

Wireless signal

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.

Music 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)

Depending on the device, “Music Flow Player”

app may not work.

Note

Through QR code

Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code.

Scan the QR code using the scanning application.

(Apple iOS)

(Android OS)

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Make sure that your smart device is

connected to the internet.

Make 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”.

Note

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].

2. Check the contents of Chromecast Service 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

If you want to return to the terms of use screen,

initialize the Music Flow Player app on the smart

device’s setting menu.

Note

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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

device for further instructions.

Preparation

Make sure that wireless network environment

using a router is installed at your home.

Make sure that the speaker and the smart device

are connected to the same router.

Requirements

Wireless router

Smart device (Android or iOS)

Make sure that DHCP’s server is activated on

wireless router.

If 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

Simple Connection (EZ Setup)

Preparation

For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is

needed.

Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your

smart device in on.

Select WI-FI function by using F on the remote

control or F on the sound bar.

Simple Connection is supported by Bluetooth

Ver 4.0 (or higher).

If 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)

Note

1. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

2. App searches for the speaker and connects it

automatically, Tap [Next].

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3. If the network password is set, security screen is

displayed. Type the password.

4. After typing password, tap [Next].

5. Tap [Finish] to finish making the connection.

After finishing, TV connection screen is displayed.

Follow the direction on the screen.

Connecting the speaker to your

network with a LAN cable

LAN

Broadband

service

Router

Connection overview

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1. Turn on the unit by using

on the remote

control or

on the unit. The LED indicator starts

to blink in white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player

app. Select [Connect product] to install the

speaker. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

3. Select Sound bar and tap [Next] on the screen.

4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the

speaker’s LAN port and connect the other end to

your wireless router.

Wait a moment until the LED indicator stops

blinking and stays white.

6. Then select [Next] on the screen.

7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

After speaker connection, follow the instructions

for TV connection.

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(If there is an update)

8. This application is checking the Version of

software of your speaker and then shows the

version.

Select [Next] after checking the version

information.

You cannot use the speaker without a router.

When using the wired router, you can control

the speaker with Music Flow PC Software.

(Page 38)

The speaker and the smart device should be

connected to the same router.

Note

Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup

Method (Android)

Broadband

service

Router

Connection overview

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1. Turn on the unit by using

on the remote

control or

on the unit. The LED indicator starts

to blink in white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player

app. Select [Connect product] to install the

speaker. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

3. Select Sound bar and tap [Next] on the screen.

4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

5. Then select [Next] on the screen.

6. Press the

button on the unit. Then the LED

indicator blinks in white and red alternately.

7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

8. If you have a password for your network, the

security screen appears on your smart device.

Enter your password.

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9. Then select [Next] on the screen.

10. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

After speaker connection, follow the instructions

for TV connection.

(If there is an update)

11. This application is checking the Version of

software of your speaker and then shows the

version.

Select [Next] after checking the version

information.

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.

Note

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Connecting the speaker to your

Network via the Wi-Fi Setup

Method (iOS)

Broadband

service

Router

Connection overview

1. Turn on the unit by using

on the remote

control or

on the unit. The LED indicator starts

to blink in white.

2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player

app. Select [Connect product] to install the

speaker. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

3. Select Sound bar and tap [Next] on the screen.

4. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

5. Then select [Next] on the screen.

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6. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED

indicator blinks in white and red alternately.

7. Then select [Next] on the screen.

8. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi-Fi

setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to connect.

If “MusicFlow_Setup” is not on the list, scan

for available Wi-Fi networks again.

When your smart device is connected to

“MusicFlow_Setup”, you cannot use the

internet.

Note

9. If you have a password for your network, the

security screen appears on your smart device.

Enter your password.

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10. Then select [Next] on the screen.

11. Then select [Next] on the screen.

12. Select [Complete] to complete the connection.

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.

Note

Notes on Network Connection

Many network connection problems during set up

can often be xed 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.

Our company is not responsible for any

malfunction of the speaker and/or the internet

connection feature due to communication errors/

malfunctions associated with your broadband

internet connection or other connected equipment.

The wireless network operate at 2.4 GHz radio

frequencies that are also used by other household

devices such as cordless telephone, Bluetooth

devices, microwave oven, and can be affected by

interference from them.

Turn off all unused network equipment in your

local home network. Some devices may generate

network trafc.

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.

Depending on your home network environment

and the performance of wireless router, it may not

work well to connect the speaker to your wireless

router.

You cannot connect the speaker to wireless router

which has hidden SSID.

The connection you’ve made may be disconnected

if you select other application or change the

setting of the connected speaker via “Music

Flow Player” app. In such a case, please check the

connection status.

Even after connection of Music Flow Player app,

music may be output from your smart device. In

this case, select the connected speaker on the

playback screen.

Depending on the speed of your network, playback

of online contents may not work well.

Wireless signal interference may lead to

disconnection of network or stopping playback.

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You need to turn the speaker’s power off and on

again if you restart the router.

You need to perform a factory set and setup the

network connection for speaker, if you install new

router.

If you use other characters than the english

alphabet or digits for the SSID name of your

access point or wireless router, it may be displayed

differently.

Connecting the speakers

to your Home Network

(Additional)

You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers and

single smart device you have.

Requirements

Wireless router

Smart device (Android or iOS)

Another speaker

Signal interference may lead to stop playback.

Note

Connecting the additional

speaker to your network with a

LAN cable

Broadband

service

Router

Speaker (Main)

Speaker (Add)

LAN cable

Connection overview

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1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home

network” on page 22.

2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow

Player app. Tap the

button.

3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

You can also add another speaker by using

button on the screen of [Connected Speakers].

Note

4. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next].

5. Select the product you want to connect and tap

[Next] on the screen.

6. Select [Wired connection] on the screen.

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7. 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 the LED indicator stops

blinking and stays white.

8. Then select [Next] on the screen.

9. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

Connecting the additional

speaker to your network via the

Wi-Fi Setup Method

Broadband service

Router

Speaker (Main)

Speaker (Add)

LAN cable

Connection overview

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1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network.

Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home

network” on page 22.

2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow

Player app. Tap the

button.

3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

You can also add another speaker by using

button on the screen of [Connected Speakers].

Note

4. Select the product you want to connect and tap

[Next] on the screen.

5. Select [Wireless connection] on the screen.

6. Press the ADD button on the rear of the speaker

(Add). Then

Network status LED blinks red.

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7. Then select the [Next] on the screen.

8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

Speakers may be not connected if the distance

between the Sound Bar (Main) connected

by LAN cable and the speaker (Add) to be

connected is too far.

Note

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)

If there is no speaker with wired

connection to the router

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. 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. On your smart device, select the Music Flow

Player app. Tap the

button.

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3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

4. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen.

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.

Bridge (R1)

And then select [Next].

6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

7. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to

“Connecting the speakers to your Home Network

(Additional)” on page 31.

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Use as a wireless extender

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.

Bridge

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. On your smart device, select the Music Flow

Player app. Tap the

button.

3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu.

4. Select the Bridge and tap [Next] on the screen.

5. Select [Wireless connection] and tap [Next] on

the screen.

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6. Follow the instruction on Music Flow Player app

and tap [Next] on the screen.

7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

8. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to

“Connecting the speakers to your Home Network

(Additional)” on page 31.

Using Media Server for

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 le, Media server

Software should be installed on your PC.

Make sure that wireless network environment

using a router is installed at your home.

Note

Windows : Music Flow PC Software

Music Flow PC Software for

windows

About Music Flow PC Software

Music Flow PC Software makes you enjoy the audio

les stored on your media server (PC) via the speaker.

Downloading Music Flow PC Software

1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. If

necessary, select your region.

2. Click support tab.

3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s

manual in search bar.

4. Find and download the “Music Flow PC Software”

file.

Installing Music Flow PC Software

1. Unzip and double-click “Setup.exe” to install

Music Flow PC Software. The installation is

prepared and the installation wizard appears.

2. Follow the directions of the installation wizard

displayed on the screen.

3. Click the [Exit] button to complete the

installation.

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You might close rewalls and Anti-Virus

programs on your PC while installing Music

Flow PC Software.

The Music Flow PC Software is a customized

software edition only for sharing les and

folders to this speaker.

If you want a full explanation about Music

Flow PC Software, click the question marked

icon on home menu.

Note

System requirements (Windows PC)

CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+

processors

Memory : 1 GB of free RAM

Graphics card : 64 MB video memory, minimum

resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and 16 bit color

settings

Free Disk Space : 200 MB

Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows

Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8.0, Windows®

8.1, Windows® 10

Windows® Media Player® 11.0 or higher

Network environment: 100 MB Ethernet, WLAN

Sharing music files

On your computer, you must share the folder

contained music les to play them on this speaker.

This parts explains the procedure for selecting the

shared folders on your computer.

1. Double-click the “Music Flow PC Software” icon.

2. Click [

] icon in the upper-right-hand corner of

the screen. The setting menu appears.

3. On the setting menu, click [

] icon on the left to

go to the sharing le menu.

4. On the sharing le menu, Click [

] icon to open

the [Browse Folder] window.

5. Select the folder containing the les you want to

share. The selected folder is added to the list of

shared folders.

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Enjoying the Music with

Music Flow Player app

With Music Flow Player app, you can play music in

your smart device.

For more detailed instruction about Music

Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]

in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.

Some of the content in this part may differ

from Music Flow Player app depending on the

application’s version.

Note

Preparation

1. Check the network connection with the speaker.

(Page 22)

2. To use the speaker, you must download and install

the Music Flow Player app. (Page 20)

Overview of Home menu

Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device.

The [Home] appears.

Menu button -Displays side menu bar.

My Songs - Displays music list on your phone.

Streaming Services – Displays the online

services. You can enjoy the online radio and

music.

Favorites– Displays the favorites songs

Most Played – Displays the songs most played

on this speaker.

My Playlists – Displays the playlists.

Timeline – Displays the songs played on this

speaker.

Search - Searches music on your phone.

Depending on your smart device’s OS or version

of “Music Flow Player” app, some of the content

in this manual may differ.

Note

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Edit the Online streaming Service list

1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart

device. The [Home] appears.

2. Tap the [EDIT] menu.

Select the checkbox of the Online service you

want to see on Home.

Drag upwards or downwards to change the order

of the Online service.

Tap the

, add the online services.

In case of the Android device, you can add the

online services among the installed apps in the

device. If you select the added app, the app is run

during the Bluetooth pairing operation.

In case of the iOS device, when you connect

the added app, you should set the Bluetooth

connection for yourself.

The displayed Online Streaming Services may

vary depending on your region.

Note

Overview of the side menu

1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart

device. The [Home] appears.

2. Tap the

button.

3. Side menu appears.

Home – Displays the Home menu.

My Phone – Displays the songs on this smart

device.

Music Server – Displays the songs on the

connected devices (Media server).

Streaming Services – Displays the online

services. You can enjoy the online radio and

music.

Chromecast enabled apps – Displays available

apps on Chromecast.

Connected Speakers – Displays the connected

speaker.

Add Speaker – Goes to the speaker installation

screen.

Settings – Displays the settings menu.

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Playing a song

1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart

device. The [Home] appears.

2. Tap the

button.

3. Side menu appears.

Select the [My Phone] on the side menu.

4. Select the desired album.

5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is

displayed and played.

If the speaker is not selected, the selecting

speaker pop-up appears. Select a desired

speaker.

Note

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Managing a playlist

On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired song.

The pull down menu appears.

Play next – Selects music to play next.

Add to queue – Adds to queue list.

Add to playlist – Adds to a desired playlist.

Depending on your wireless environment, playing

a song with the speaker may not work smoothly.

Note

Overview of Playback

You can conrm and adjust various information on

the playback screen.

Displays the speaker that music plays through.

Displays current playing music.

- Repeats the desired contents. Every

time you click it, the state changed in the

(Repeat One) - (Repeat All) -

(Repeat Off) order.

- Shufes the music on the list. Music will

be played in random order.

Adjusts playback.

- Adjusts the volume.

- Pauses playback.

/ - Skips fast backward or forward.

- Adjusts the sound effect.

Tap the

, various option appears.

- Saves the music to the [Favorites]. You

can nd [Favorites] on [Home] tab

- Adds music to [My Playlist].

- Edits the current playlist.

- Selects a speaker to play.

- Displays music menu.

By using

, you can control volume level of

each grouped speakers and change the channel

of them to [Surround], [Left] or [Right]. (Page

45)

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Selecting Sound effect

This speaker has a number of pre-set surround

sound elds. 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.

2. Tap the

You can select the various sound effects.

Sound Effect Description

ASC

Analyzes the property of input

sound and provides the sound

optimized for the content in real

time.

Bass Blast

Reinforces the bass and powerful

sound.

Standard You can enjoy optimized sound.

Movie

You can enjoy more immersive and

cinematic surround sound.

Music

You can enjoy more good sound

for music source.

You can set Treble and Bass value.

The set value will be reected to

the overall sound effect.

When you play the songs with smart device’s

speaker, the sound equalizer is not supported.

You can also select a desired sound mode by

using SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.

In some of surround modes, some speakers,

there’s no sound or low sound. It depends

on the mode of surround and the source of

audio, it is not defective.

You may need to reset the surround mode,

after switching the input, sometimes even

after the sound le changed.

When a source of Dolby Atmos is inputted,

sound effect will be changed to DOLBY

ATMOS automatically.

In this state, even though you press the

buttons, such as SOUND EFFECT,

, and

AUTO VOLUME, this unit does not respond.

And you can see only “NOT SUPPORTED” on

the display window.

Note

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Different ways of

listening to music

There are a number of differing ways of listening to

music : Group, Surround and Seamless playbacks.

If you want to enjoy the group playback and

Surround playback, it is recommended that at

least one speaker is connected by LAN cable. To

change speaker connection setting when all the

speaker have been already connected wirelessly,

reset all the speaker and connect again after

connecting the one speaker of them.

In the wireless connection, the smoothness of

playback is subject to the location of installed

speaker. Install the speakers at a short distance

from the router. To enjoy the smooth group

playback or surround playback wirelessly, it is

recommended to use the router supporting

802.11n. In this case, set the router’s security

mode setting to OPEN or AES.

Note

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.

2. Connected speakers appear.

Select the [

] on the speaker desired song plays

through.

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3. Grouping option appears.

Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you want

to play with. Then select [OK].

4. The speakers is ready to group playback.

If the speakers are not grouped, you can enjoy

different music on each speaker.

It is recommended to connect less than 3

devices for the smooth playback.

The weak signal because of the long distance

between speakers or wireless router and

signal interference may cause abnormal

playback.

Depending on your wireless environment, the

grouping may be broken.

For smooth group playback, it is

recommended to select the speaker

connected by LAN cable as a master speaker.

If you set the master speaker connected

wirelessly, placed closer from the speaker

connected wired.

Note

Surround Sound Mode (Home

Cinema 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.

Preparations

Sound Bar

Two speakers of same model (if possible)

1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu of

Music Flow Player app.

2. Connected speakers appear.

Select the [

] on the speaker.

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3. Surround environment option appears.

Select the left and right speakers by tapping

connected speakers. Then select [OK].

4. The speakers are ready to surround playback.

It is recommended to set the surround

speakers to same models.

The weak signal because of the long distance

between speakers or wireless router and

signal interference may cause abnormal

playback.

Depending on your wireless environment, the

grouping may be broken.

For smooth playback, it is recommended to

select the speaker connected by LAN cable

as a master speaker. If you set the master

speaker connected wirelessly, placed closer

from the speaker connected wired.

To enjoy the home cinema system without

Music Flow Player app, follow the below

steps.

1. Plug in the Sound bar

2. Connect the sound bar to home network.

(Wired or Wireless)

3. Plug in the rear speakers.

4. Connect the rear speakers to home

network. (Wired or Wireless)

5. Press

(Add) button on the sound

bar.

The sound bar beeps and [HOME

CINEMA READY] is scrolled on the

display window.

6. Press

(Add) button on the left rear

speaker and wait for a few seconds.

7. After the left rear speaker connection,

press

(Add) button on the right

rear speaker.

Conguring home cinema mode with existing

speakers, you need to update software of the

speakers to the latest version.

Check every speaker’s network connection

when you cannot set the speakers. If the

speakers are not connected to the home

network, refer the “Connecting the speaker

to your Home Network”.

Note

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Seamless playback

You can easily change the playing speaker from your

smart device or the speaker to the another speaker

without pause.

To use Seamless playback, you have to set up Auto

Music Play to On. (Page 53)

It is not supported when you go out of the

house with your smart device.

WI-FI function on smart device must be

turned on.

If the input source is Portable In and

Bluetooth, seamless play is not supported.

(Media server and online streaming service

are supported).

In case of the online streaming service, the

music you are listening to is played from the

beginning.

On seamless play, each speaker keeps its

existing volume value. If no sound coming out

from the speaker during playback, check the

switched speaker’s volume is set to 0.

Note

Changing playing speaker from a smart

device to a speaker

1. If the smart device playing music is carried from

outside to a room where the connected speaker

is in, the pop-up window on the smart device will

appear to ask you which speaker you want to play

music through.

2. Select the speaker on the pop-up list, the music

you are listening to is played through without a

pause.

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Setting the Speaker

with Music Flow Player

app

With Music Flow Player app, you can set the

connected speaker in your smart device.

For more detailed instruction about Music

Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide]

in [Settings] > [General] on the side menu.

Some of the content in this part may differ

from Music Flow Player app depending on the

application’s version.

Note

Preparation

1. Check the network connection with the speaker.

(Page 22)

2. To use the speaker, you must download and install

the Music Flow Player app. (Page 20)

Overview of setting menu

1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart

device.

2. Select [Settings] on the side menu.

General – Sets for easier use of the speaker.

Speakers – Sets connected speaker.

Alarms/Sleep Timer – Wakes on and off the

speaker at a designated time.

Account Management – Manages online

streaming service.

Time zone - Sets time zone.

Advanced settings – Displays the Advance

settings menu. (Page 52)

Chromecast – Displays the Chromecast menu.

Version Info. – Updates the speaker to the

latest version.

Open source licenses – Shows LGE Open

Source Software Notice.

[General] Menu

Sets for easier use of the speaker.

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.)

[Lock Screen Setting] may differ from Music

Flow Player app depending on the Android’s

version.

Note

User Guide

This function allows you to display or delete the guide

on the menu.

Gesture

When this function is on, you can easily continue

playback your music by simply shaking your mobile.

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[Speakers] Menu

You can adjust speakers connected to your network.

Rename – Renames the speaker.

Speaker LED – Turns on or off speaker’s LED

indicator.

IP Info. - Shows the IP address of the speaker.

Compressed sound transmission – Adjusts

the compression of audio source according to

network status.

DRC – It reduce the volume of loud sounds

or amplies quiet sounds. (Dolby Digital only)

Turns on or off DRC function.

Night – Turns on or off Night Mode function.

(Page 60)

Auto Volume On/Off – Turns on or off Auto

Volume function. (Page 60)

AV Sync – Adjust the audio and video

Synchronization. (Page 57)

Woofer level – Adjust Woofer level. (Page

60)

Auto Power On/Off – Turns on or off Auto

Power function. (Page 58)

Bluetooth standby mode – Turns on or off

Bluetooth standby mode. (Page 61)

Bluetooth connection restriction – It enables

you to connect Bluetooth device only on

Bluetooth or LG TV function. (Page 57)

Connect SoundBar and TV – Guide you to

connect to your TV. (through Optical (Page

12) or HDMI (Page 14))

Initialize – Resets the speaker.

System version – Displays the current system

version.

Share usage data – Select whether to send

Chromecast usage data and crash reports to

Google.

Learn about Chromecast built-in Privacy –

Shows Privacy policy of Chromecast.

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[Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu

Turns on and off the speaker at a designated time.

Alarms

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.

1. Select the speaker to set timer on [Sleep Timer]

in the [Alarms/Sleep Timer] menu.

2. Set the desired timer on selected speaker.

[Account management] Menu

Manages online streaming service.

[Time Zone] Menu

Automatic Time zone

It offers to use network provided time.

Set Time Zone

If you deselect [Automatic Time zone], you can select

your time zone yourself.

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[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.

2. Select the [Mesh Network Channel] option.

The channel information now being used is

displayed.

3. Select the channel to change.

4. The channel information is updated to the

selected channel.

The speaker is disconnected temporarily

during the channel changing.

If you changed the channel when the speaker

turned off, turn on and add it again.

If the speaker is not connected to network

after changing the channel, add the speaker

again.

Note

Mesh Network direct connection

(Android only)

You can directly connect the smart device to speaker

connected your home network.

When your smart device is placed in a position

where it cannot connect to the home network,

select a nearby speaker in the [Mesh Network direct

connection] list and then connect the smart device to

the speaker.

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Auto Music Play

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.

Your smart device should support Bluetooth

(BLE).

This function is subject to the smart device

capability and the Wi-Fi network status.

Auto music play option in the music ow app

should be turned on.

This function may cause more battery

consumption.

1. Turn on the [Auto Music Play] option in the

Advanced settings menu on the music flow app.

2. Tag the smart device to around the center of the

speaker for about 1 second.

Sensitivity Settings

Sets the operating distance of Auto Music Play

between the speaker and your smart device to adjust

sensitivity of Bluetooth(BLE).

- Place your smart device close enough to the

tag on the speaker. It is recommend to be within

about 5 cm.

- Set the slide bar at [Close], the leftmost

position.

- Move the slide to the right slowly until the

notication appears.

The smart device should support low power

Bluetooth (BLE).

BLE support specications in case of android

can vary depending on the manufacturer.

Supported operation system version

Device O/S

Android Android 4.3 (or later)

Apple iOS 7.1.2 (or later)

Note

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[Chromecast] Menu

Learn how to cast

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.

To use Cast Groups, install Google Home

application. Download the application from Apple

“App Store” or Google “Play Store”.

Note

Chromecast built-in open legal

documents

Select [Google Terms of Service], [Google Privacy

Policy] or [Open source licenses] to show the

selected information.

[Version Info.] Menu

Updates the speaker to the latest version.

App version info.

Displays the current application’s version.

Device version info.

Updates the latest speaker’s rmware version.

1. Find the speakers need to update and

tap the [

2. Starts the software update.

[Open source licenses] Menu

Shows LGE Open Source Software Notice.

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Using a BLUETOOTH

Wireless Technology

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.

Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth

wireless technology does not incur any charges. A

mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology

can be operated via the Cascade if the connection

was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.

Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,

etc.

Version: 4.0

Codec: SBC

BLUETOOTH profiles

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,

devices must be able to interpret certain proles. This

speaker is compatible with following prole.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)

Listening to Music of a

BLUETOOTH Device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure

that the Bluetooth feature on your smart device

is turned on. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user

guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does

not need to be performed again.

1. Select the Bluetooth function by using F on the

remote control or F on the unit until the function

is selected.

Appears “BT” and then “BT READY” in display

window.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform

the pairing operation. When searching for this

speaker on your Bluetooth device, a list of the

devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device

display depending on the type of Bluetooth

device. Your speaker appears as “LG SJ9(XX:XX)”.

3. Select the “LG SJ9(XX:XX)”.

XX:XX means the last four digits of

address. For example, if your unit has a

MAC address such as 20:C3:8F:C9:31:55,

you will see “LG SJ9(31:55)” on your

Bluetooth device.

Depending on the Bluetooth device type,

some device have a different pairing way.

Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

Note

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4. When this unit is successfully connected with

your Bluetooth device,

“PAIRED”

[

your device’s name

[

“BT” appears

on the display window.

If it is unavailable to display device name

on the unit, “-” will be displayed.

To check the connected device’s name,

press INFO on the remote control. The

connected Bluetooth device’s name is

displayed.

Note

5. Listen to music.

To play music in your Bluetooth device, refer to

your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

According to your Bluetooth device’s volume level,

the volume level of Bluetooth will be adjusted.

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.

Note

This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing.

However it does not operate in the case

below:

- When you restart this unit.

- When you disconnect this unit by yourself.

- When you disconnect this unit on the

connected Bluetooth device.

The sound may be interrupted when the

connection is interfered with by the some

other electronic wave.

You cannot control the Bluetooth device with

this unit.

Pairing is limited to “One” Bluetooth device.

Multi-Pairing is not supported.

Depending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

You can enjoy using Bluetooth when using

Phone, MP3, Notebook, etc..

The more distance between the unit and the

Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality

becomes.

The Bluetooth connection will be

disconnected when the unit is turned off or

the Bluetooth device gets too far from the

unit.

If the Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device again.

When a Bluetooth device is not connected,

“BT READY” appears on the display window.

If you set the WI-FI function in the state

of unconnected network, Bluetooth

and Wireless TV Sound Sync may not be

connected.

If you change to another function after

connecting Bluetooth device, Bluetooth

connection will be disconnected. And you

return to Bluetooth function, Bluetooth

connection will be connected automatically.

Note

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BLUETOOTH connection lock

(BT LOCK)

You can limit Bluetooth connection to only

BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent

unintended Bluetooth connection.

To turn on this function, press and hold AUTO

POWER on the remote control for about 2 seconds

in BT (Bluetooth) function and press it once again

while “OFF - BT LOCK” is scrolled. Then you can limit

Bluetooth connection.

To turn off this function, press and hold AUTO

POWER on the remote control for about 2 seconds

in BT (Bluetooth) function and press it once again

while “ON - BT LOCK” is scrolled.

Even if you set up BT LOCK function to On, this

sound bar turns on by Auto Power function. Turn

off Auto Power function to prevent it.

Note

Other operations

Using your TV remote control

You can control some functions of this unit by your

TV remote control even by other company’s product.

Controllable functions are volume up/down and

mute.

Press and hold AV SYNC on the remote control for

about 3 seconds. “ON - TV REMOTE” appears and

you can control this unit by your TV remote control.

To check the status of this function, press and hold

AV SYNC.

To turn off this function, press and hold AV SYNC

and press it once again while “ON - TV REMOTE” is

scrolled.

Supported TV brands

LG Panasonic Philips Samsung

Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

Make sure that the sound output of your TV

is set to [External speaker].

Depending on the remote control, this

function may not work well.

This function does not operate on LG TV’s

magic remote control.

This function may not work well when some

TV control functions such as HDMI CEC,

SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.

Some remote control may not be supported.

Some remote control may not operate if you

press repeatedly the volume button.

Note

AV Sync

When receiving audio signals from TV, sound and

images may not be matched. In the case, this function

can adjust the delay time.

1. Press AV SYNC.

2. Use

C/V

to control the time which you

can set at between 0 and 300 ms.

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Turn off the sound temporarily

Press (Mute) to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the

telephone, “MUTE” is displayed in the display window.

To cancel it, press

(Mute) again on the remote

control or change the volume level.

Sleep timer setting

This unit will turn off by itself after the time set.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time

period options (in minutes):

Dimmer (Display window will be darkened by half )

[

Sleep timer value (180 - 10)

[

Display on

To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly

until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP

once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

You can check the remaining time before the

unit turns off . Press SLEEP the remaining time

appears in the display window.

Note

Auto display Dimmer

Display window will be darkened automatically if

there is no key input for 15 seconds.

When you press any button, the display window will

be brighten.

Displaying input source

information

You can display various information of the input

source by pressing INFO.

OPTICAL/ARC/HDMI IN/PORTABLE : Audio format

BT (Bluetooth) : Connected Bluetooth device name

Auto power down

This unit will turn itself off to save electric

consumption when the main unit is not connected to

an external device and is not used for 15 minutes.

It will also turn off after six hours if the Main unit is

connected to a device using portable input.

When network is connected, the speaker switches to

the network standby mode. Then the LED indicator

on the unit becomes dimmed in white.

If network is disconnected, the speaker switches to

the standby mode. Then the LED indicator on the unit

turns red.

AUTO POWER On/Off

This unit automatically turns on by an input source :

Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth.

Turning on automatically by this function is supported

only on network standby mode except an optical

signal. Check dimmed white LED on the unit.

When you turn on your TV or an external device

connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input

signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear

the sound from your device.

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this

unit turns on and the unit will be connected to your

Bluetooth device.

This function turns on or off each time you press

AUTO POWER.

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After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if

there is no signal for a certain period of time

from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync

(Optical/Wireless).

After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if

there is no signal for a certain period of time

from the external device.

If you turned off the unit directly, it cannot

be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER

function. However the unit can be turned on

by AUTO POWER function when optical signal

comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.

Depending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by

this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to

connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is

recommended to disconnect the connection

before turning off the unit.

If you want to use AUTO POWER, SIMPLINK

must be turned off. It takes for about 30

seconds to switch on or off SIMPLINK.

When you turn on this unit for the rst time,

status of Auto Power function is turned on.

To use this function, the main unit must be

registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth

device.

You can set the AUTO POWER function only

when this unit is turned on.

Note

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as Optical,

Bluetooth, LG TV and Portable and then changes

suitable function automatically.

When optical signal comes in

When you turn on the external device connected to

this unit by an optical cable, this unit changes the

function to optical. You can hear the sound from your

device.

When you try to connect a Bluetooth

device

When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to

this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your

music on the Bluetooth device.

When LG TV signal comes in

When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG

Sound Sync (Wireless connection), this unit changes

the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from

your TV.

When connect a Portable device

When you connect your portable device using a

portable cable, this unit changes the function to

Portable. You can hear the music from your device.

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To change to optical function, it needs 5

seconds of no signal.

This unit does not change the function to

optical if SIMPLINK of the connected TV,

Bluray disc player, set-top box or etc. device

set to on or connected CEC supported device

is turned on.

If you want to use the auto function change,

turn off SIMPLINK function on your LG TV.

It takes for about 30 seconds to turn off

SIMPLINK.

If the Bluetooth connection lock function

is set, Bluetooth connection will be only

available on Bluetooth and LG TV function.

(Page 57)

In WI-FI function without network connection,

you cannot connect Bluetooth device and LG

TV through LG Sound Sync (Wireless).

To make these connections, change the

function to the another.

Note

Sound adjustment

Adjust volume level

automatically

This unit supports Auto volume function that

automatically adjusts the volume level.

When the output sound is too loud or too low, press

AUTO VOL on the remote control. So you can enjoy

the sound with appropriate levels.

To cancel this function, press the button again while

“ON-AUTO VOLUME” is displayed.

Adjust the Treble/Bass/

Subwoofer

You can adjust the sound level of Treble, Bass and

Subwoofer as your preference.

TREBLE/BASS : -5 dB to 5 dB

SUBWF (Subwoofer) : -15 dB to 6 dB

1. Press

button repeatedly to select TREBLE,

BASS or SUBWF (Subwoofer).

2. Press VOL

to adjust the sound level.

Night mode

Set Night mode to On to reduce the sound intensity

and improve neness and softness.

Press

button on the remote control. So you can

activate Night mode. To cancel it, press button

again.

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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 15 minutes,

the speaker switches to the standby mode. Then

“GOOD-BYE” appears on the display window and the

LED indicator on the unit turns red.

Option 2.

If you press and hold

on the unit or

on the

remote control for about 3 seconds, the speaker

switches to the standby mode. Then “GOOD-BYE”

appears on the display window and the LED indicator

on the unit turns red.

Network standby mode

Option 1.

When network is connected but music is not played

and buttons are not pressed for 15 minutes, the

speaker switches to the network standby mode.

Then the LED indicator on the unit becomes dimmed

in white.

Option 2.

If you press

on the unit or

on the remote

control, the speaker switches to the network standby

mode. Then the LED indicator on the unit becomes

dimmed in white.

BLUETOOTH standby mode

If the Bluetooth standby mode is set to ON, the

speaker switches Bluetooth standby mode when is

turned off.

When you turn on the main unit in the Bluetooth

standby mode, Bluetooth and LG TV are able to

connect even if network is not connected.

Adjust volume level of the unit to minimum. And

then, press and hold VOL - on the unit and INFO on

the remote control for about 3 seconds. You can see

“ON-BT STANDBY” and the unit switches Bluetooth

standby mode.

To cancel this function, press INFO while “ON-BT

STANDBY” is scrolled.

If you turn off the unit in the WI-FI function,

Bluetooth standby mode does not operate.

To use this function, you should turn on the

AUTO POWER function.

Note

Reset the Speaker

If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond,

reset the speaker.

Resetting the speaker

Press and hold the button until you hear the

beep sound once. You can see “DISABLED” on the

display window. Then all wireless network ports

are deactivated and the stored wireless network

information is deleted.

Press and hold the

button until you hear the

beep sound twice. You can see “RESET” on the

display window. You can reset the speaker to its

original factory settings.

4 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

General

Symptoms Cause & Solution

The unit does not work

properly.

Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn them on again.

Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

The power does not turn

on.

Is the power cord plugged into the outlet?

Connect the power plug to the outlet.

Sound is not produced. Is the volume set to minimum?

Adjust the volume.

When you are using connection with a external device (set top box, Bluetooth

device etc.), adjust volume level of the device.

Is the mute function activated?

Press

or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

Is the function selected properly?

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

No woofer sound Is the subwoofer plugged in?

Plug the power cord of subwoofer into the wall outlet securely.

Is pairing between the unit and the subwoofer disconnected?

Connect the unit and the subwoofer. (Refer to the page 11.)

The remote control does

not work properly.

Is the remote control too far from the unit?

Operate the remote control within about 7 m.

Is there an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit?

Remove the obstacle.

Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?

Replace the batteries with new one.

The AUTO POWER

function does not work.

Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player or

Bluetooth device.

Check the state of SIMPLINK on your LG TV and turn off SIMPLINK.

Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

LG Sound Sync does not

work.

Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

Check connection of LG Sound Sync.

Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Cause & Solution

When you feel the output

sound of the unit is low.

Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them.

Switch the state of DRC function to [OFF] by using Music Flow Player.

With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT

setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

With the sound bar connected with Player, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT

setting on Player Setup Menu from [PCM] to [PRIMARY PASS-THROUGH] or

[BITSTREAM].

Change Audio DRC setting on connected device setup menu to [OFF] state.

Make sure Night Mode is not On. Turn [OFF] Night Mode.

The unit does not connect

with Bluetooth device.

Turn off the Bluetooth connection lock function. (Refer to the page 57.)

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.

The rewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn off

the rewall or anti-virus software running on your media server.

Make sure that the speaker is connected to the same network that your

media server is connected.

Music Flow Player doesn’t

work properly.

Is the Music Flow Player plugged in?

Plug in the Music Flow Player.

Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and the Music Flow Player

properly?

Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the back of the Music FlowPlayer

and to your wireless router.

When the Music Flow Player is plugged in, does the Music Flow Player’s LED

show it’s operating properly?

If you experience troubles with connecting the Music Flow Player, try

relocating the speaker closer to the wireless router or the Music Flow Player.

If you restart the router?

You need to turn the speaker’s power off and on again.

If you install new router.

You need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for

speaker.

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Troubleshooting

Application and PC Software

Symptoms Cause & Solution

Music Flow Player app

doesn’t work properly.

Does an error occur when accessing the app?

Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app.

Make sure that the Music Flow Player app is the latest version.

Make sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white.

Music Flow PC Software

doesn’t work properly.

Does the rewall on your PC set to enable?

Disable all your rewalls and try to connect again. Refer to your rewall’s

instruction or website.

Is the LAN cable connected to the wireless router and your PC properly?

Ensure that the speaker and your PC are correctly connected to the local area

network and can access the internet.

The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that

are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker and your PC away from them.

NOTES to use wireless

Symptoms Cause & Solution

This device may have

wireless interference.

Wireless may not operate normally in weak signal area.

Please install the device close enough to wireless subwoofer.

Do not install the device on metal furniture for optimum performance.

Bluetooth device may

malfunction or make

noise in the following

cases.

When any part of your body contact the transceiver of the Bluetooth device

or sound bar.

When there is an obstacle or wall or the device is installed in a secluded spot.

When there is a device (a wireless LAN, a medical equipment or a microwave)

using same frequency, make the distance between the products as far away

as possible each other.

When connecting the device to the Bluetooth device, make the distance

between the products as close as possible each other.

When the device gets too far from the Bluetooth device, the connection is

disconnected and also malfunction may occur.

5 Appendix

Appendix 65

Appendix

File requirement

Available File extensions : “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ac”, “.aac”,

“.ogg”, “.wav”

Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3,

wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (ac)

Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma)

The le requirements are not always compatible.

There may have some restrictions by le features

and media server’s ability.

Some wav les are not supported on this speaker.

Depending on the types of le or ways of

recording, it may not play back.

Some DRM-loaded les are not supported on this

speaker.

Trademarks and licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D

symbol are Trademarks of dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing

Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol

together are registered trademarks, and DTS

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG

Electronics is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of

their respective owners.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States and other

countries.

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Appendix

Specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption

Refer to the main label on the unit.

Networked standby : 6.5 W

(If all network ports are activated.)

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 1200 mm x 58 mm x 145 mm (with foot)

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Available Digital Input Audio

Sampling Frequency

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Available Digital Input Audio format Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, PCM

Input/Output

OPTICAL IN 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

PORTABLE IN 0.32 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

HDMI IN 19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

HDMI OUT

19 Pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector) x 1

4K Sources dependent on HDCP 2.2 are supported at 4K resolutions.

Amplier (RMS Output)

Total 500 W RMS

Front 43 W RMS x 2 (4

at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Center 43 W RMS (4

at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Surround 43 W RMS x 2 (4

at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Top 43 W RMS x 2 (4

at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Subwoofer 200 W RMS (3

at 80 Hz, THD 10 %)

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Wireless subwoofer

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the subwoofer.

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3

Rated Input Power 200 W RMS

Max. Input Power 400 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 296 mm x 332 mm x 296 mm

System

LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX

Wireless LAN (Internal antenna)

Integrated IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) wireless networking access,

compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks.

Designs and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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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

Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray

near the speaker.

Wiping with strong pressure may damage the

surface.

Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact

with the speaker for a long period of time.

Cleaning the speaker

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the

surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use

strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,

as these might damage the surface of the speaker.

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Relating to Network

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All information, data, documents, communications,

downloads, les, text, images, photographs, graphics,

videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources,

software, code, programs, applets, widgets,

applications, products and other content (“Content”)

and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or

made available by or through any third party (each

a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the

Service Provider from whom it originated.

The availability of and access to Content and

Services furnished by the Service Provider through

the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,

without prior notice, including, but not limited to the

suspension, removal or cessation of all or any part of

the Content or Services.

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to the Content or Services, you may refer to the

Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-date

information. LGE is neither responsible nor liable for

customer service related to the Content and Services.

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Content or Services should be made directly to the

respective Content and Service Providers.

Please note that LGE is not responsible for any

Content or Services provided by the Service Provider

or any changes to, removal of, or cessation of

such Content or Services and does not warrant or

guaranty the availability of or access to such Content

or Services.

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Appendix

These Terms of Use apply to those individuals

and groups who use LG’s Multiroom Speaker (LG

Mutiroom Speaker), any software(s) associated

with LG Multiroom Speaker, this application and

any services associated this application (collectively

“LG Software”). They set out LGE’s responsibilities

to you as well as identifying the “dos” and “don’ts”

that you should be aware of when you use the

LG Software. LG Software is proprietary software

owned by LG Electronics Inc., a corporation registered

in Korea with its registered ofce at Yeouido-dong

20, Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. LGE, and its

licensors (“LGE”, “us” or “we”).

By accessing or using LG Software, you conrm that

you accept these Terms of Use and that you agree to

comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms

of Use, you may not access or use the LG Software.

To the extent that any conict arises between these

in these Terms of Use, these Terms of Use will take

precedence, unless clearly stated otherwise in the

relevant document.

We grant you a non-exclusive license to use the pre-

installed copy of LG Software solely to the extent

necessary for you to use your LG Multiroom Speaker

personally and for no other purpose.

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us and that no ownership rights in LG Software are

transferred to you. You are only entitled to the limited

use of LG Software as is granted in these license

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engineer our software in any way unless you are

allowed to do so by law. We reserve the right to

suspend, withdraw or discontinue all or part of the

Services without notice if we consider that you are in

breach of these Terms of Use.

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developed to meet your individual requirements. We

make no promises or guarantees that LG Software

is free from bugs or errors or that it will always be

available. We use commercially reasonable efforts

to provide LG Software on a continuous, high quality

basis but cannot guarantee that they will always be

available, uninterrupted or error free. It is possible

that we may have to interrupt or discontinue the LG

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part of the Services where we consider it reasonably

necessary for technical, operational, security, legal or

regulatory reasons.

We do not accept any responsibility if for any reason

the Services or any part of them are unavailable at

any time or for any period.

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access content or applications made available by third

parties on your LG Software, we make no promises

or guarantees that you will always be able to access

such content or applications. So far as we are legally

able to do so, we exclude any warranties, conditions

or other terms which may be implied into these

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liability for any loss or damage incurred by you or

any other person in connection with your use of LG

Software. We are only responsible for loss or damage

suffered that is a foreseeable result of our breach

of these license terms or our negligence up to the

amount specied below, but we are not responsible

for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable .

Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious

consequence of our breach or if it was contemplated

by you and us when you starting using LG Software.

For any loss or damage that is not excluded

under these license terms, whether in contract,

tort (including negligence) or otherwise, the total

liability of us and our group of companies to you

is limited to the amount that you paid for your LG

Software service. To the extent permissible under

the applicable laws, some jurisdictions do not allow

the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental

or consequential damages, or have legislation that

restricts the limitation or exclusion of liability, so the

above limitation may not apply to you.

Nothing is these license terms shall limit or exclude

our liability for death or personal injury relating from

our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

or any other liability that cannot be excluded or

limited by law.

LG Software provides access to “apps” and link to

other services owned and operated by third parties,

such as content providers. Any third party apps,

services and content that you access via the Services

are made available to you by these third party

providers and are outside the scope of these Terms of

Use.

Your dealings with any third party providers are solely

between you and the relevant provider and may be

subject to the provider’s own terms and conditions

and privacy policy. We encourage you to read these

documents, although we are not responsible for their

content. We do not accept any responsibility for apps,

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services or content provided by third party providers.

We may impose limits on the use of or access to

certain third party content, application or services,

in any case without notice or liability. We expressly

disclaims any responsibility or liability for any change,

interruption, disabling, removal of or suspension of

any content, application or service made available

through this LG Software. We are neither responsible

nor liable for customer service related to the content,

application and services. Any question or request for

service relating to third party’s content, application

or services should be made directly to the respective

content and service providers or application

developers, as appropriate.

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consumer.

Suitability of the Services for children and parental

control tools

Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: The

Services are not directed at children under the age

of 13 and are not structured specically to attract

children under 13. Further, certain content that

you may access through your use of the Services

may contain material that you consider indecent,

objectionable or which may not be suitable for

children.

If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to

access the Services, you are solely responsible for

deciding whether or not the relevant Services are

appropriate for access by that child.

[Your Smart TV offers a parental control tool (by

way of a 4 digit PIN). If you have enabled the 4-digit

PIN, your LG Smart TV will not be able to display

restricted content unless you type in the PIN. You

are responsible for setting up and maintaining the

parental control tool and any other controls that are

available, and we will not be responsible for any harm,

loss or damage you suffer or any other user of your

LG Smart TV suffers as a result of your failure to do

so. Depending on the models of your LG Smart TV,

these features may not be available.

Viruses and Security

Modify this accordingly to suit if appropriate: We use

commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the

Services are secure and virus free, but those efforts

cannot and do not guarantee that the Services will be

free from bugs, viruses, or other vulnerabilities.

Further, we do not accept responsibility for any loss

or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-

of-service attack, or other technologically harmful

material that may infect your LG Smart TV, data or

other material belonging to you, during your use of

the Services.

Modify as you think appropriate: Complaints

If you have any queries, concerns or complaints

about the Services, please contact [include reference

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Modify as you think appropriate: Miscellaneous

Unless expressly stated otherwise, these Terms of

Use and the documents referred to in them contain

the entire agreement between us and you relating

to your use of the Services and supersede any

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or proposals, written or oral, between us and you

relating to your use of the Services.

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any or all of our rights and obligations under these

can only do this if it does not materially affect your

rights under these Terms of Use. You may not assign,

sub-contract or otherwise transfer your rights or

obligations under these Terms to anyone else (except

where you dispose of your LG Smart TV to a third

party) unless you rst agree this with us in writing.

If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right that

we have against you at a particular time, then this

does not prevent us from later deciding to exercise or

enforce that right.

If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be

illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court

or regulator, then, where required, that part shall be

deleted and the remaining parts of the Terms of Use

will continue to be enforceable.

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that are enforceable by any person who is not party

to them.

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the

country where your LG Smart TV is sold and both you

and LGE agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction

of the courts of the country where your LG Smart TV

is sold in connection with the same

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the

Republic of Korea, excluding their conicts of laws

provisions.

If you have any questions or comments about these

These Terms of Use may be updated by LGE from

time to time. If we make a material change to

our Terms of Use, we will update you via your LG

Software or other means.

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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

INFORMATION

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and

other open source licenses, that is contained in this

product, please visit

http://opensource.lge.com.

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you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of

performing such distribution (such as the cost of

media, shipping and handling) upon email request

to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three

(3) years from the date on which you purchased the

product.

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