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LG MUSICflow LAS855M Owner's Manual

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ENGLISH | OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 AUDIO Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL 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. The actual product may differ from the image.
  • Page 3 Getting Started Safety Information NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other CAUTION surface of the product. For models using an adapter RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device.
  • Page 4 Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators 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...
  • Page 5 Conformity may be requested through the then the plug should be removed and a suitable following postal address: type fitted. Please refer to the wiring instructions LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V. below: European Standard Team Warning: A mains plug removed from the mains Krijgsman 1 lead of this unit must be destroyed.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    – PORT. (Portable) IN connection Using LG HomeChat – OPTICAL IN connection – About LG HomeChat Initial Multi-Room Setup – How to start LG HomeChat – Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh – Usage Examples Network Connection) Setting the Speaker with Music Flow –...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix – [Time Zone] Menu – [Advanced Settings] Menu File requirement – [Google Cast] Menu Trademarks and licenses – [Version Info.] Menu Specifications – [Open source licenses] Menu Handling the Speaker Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology Important Information Relating to –...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages LG Sound Sync from abuse. Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Getting Started Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Designs and specifications of the accessories are subject to change without prior notice. Remote control (1) Batteries (2) AC adapter (1) Power cord (1) Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install guide (1) Screws (2) Cable ties for arranging...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel D The buttons are located on the rear. A Display window B LED indicator Shows connection status. C Remote sensor Rear panel A 1/! (Standby/On) B DC IN (AC adapter input) - Power On C S/W download connector (For service only) - Switching to the standby mode (page 67) D HDMI IN / OUT : HDMI input / output...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches to the standby mode. FUNC : Selects the function and the input source. (Mute) : Mutes the sound.

  • Page 12: Installing The Sound Bar

    : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. If your TV is an LG OLED TV (Model: 55EG9600, Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to 65EG9600), installing the supplied feet is not the device you want.
  • Page 13 Getting Started 1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket 5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw install guide with the bottom of TV and attach holes on the bottom of the unit. to the position. 6.

  • Page 14: Connecting

    Connecting Organizing cables Connecting the AC Adapter Organize the cable with cable holder. 1. Remove the protective vinyl of the sticker. Connect the speaker to the power supply with the 2. Attach and fix the cable holder as shown below. supplied AC adapter.

  • Page 15: Wireless Subwoofer Connection

    Connecting Wireless subwoofer 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in green continually, you can skip this connection step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer LED Color Status Green...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Tv

    HDMI cable considering the You can control some functions of this unit by state of the TV. your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Using an OPTICAL cable Sound Sync.

  • Page 17: Using An Hdmi Cable

    Note With wired connection If you turned off the unit directly by pressing 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an 1 (Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be optical cable. disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

  • Page 18: Enjoy Rich Sound Broadcast Of The Channel With The Sound Bar

    Therefore connect this unit to the TV and Some functions of this unit are controlled by the check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™ TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with Cable with Ethernet. SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

  • Page 19: Arc (Audio Return Channel) Function

    Connecting ARC (Audio Return Channel) Additional information for function HDMI The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to y When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit. device make sure of the following: To use this function : - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.

  • Page 20: Optional Equipment Connection

    Connecting Optional equipment For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the connection external device you connect. HDMI connection For enjoying sound only You can enjoy the sound from the external device you connect. 1.

  • Page 21: Port. (Portable) In Connection

    Connecting PORT. (Portable) IN OPTICAL IN connection connection Connect an optical output jack of external devices to the OPT. IN jack. Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device 1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital device etc.) Listening to music from your...

  • Page 22: Initial Multi-Room Setup

    Connecting Initial Multi-Room Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection) Setup When the wired connection is unavailable between your speaker and home router, this unit offers When installing the MUSICflow product for the first music streaming service within home router’s Wi-Fi time, you can choose two types of connection as coverage.

  • Page 23: Installing "Music Flow Player" App

    Connecting Installing “Music Flow Through QR code Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code. Player” App Scan the QR code using the scanning application. Through “iTunes store” or “Google Play Store” 1. Tap the “iTunes store” icon or “Google Play Store” icon.

  • Page 24: Starting With Music Flow Player App

    Connecting Starting with Music Flow 3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker you’ve purchased. Player app When you launch Music Flow Player app for the first time, the terms of use and Google Cast Service appear on the screen. 1.

  • Page 25: Using Media Server For Pc

    Software This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. If necessary, select your region. 1. Double-click the “Music Flow PC Software” icon. 2. Click support tab.

  • Page 26: Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials For Mac Os

    Essentials On your computer, you must share the folder contained music files to play them on this speaker. 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. This parts explains the procedure for selecting the If necessary, select your region. shared folders on your computer.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Speaker To Your Home Network

    Connecting Connecting the Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable speaker to your Home Connection overview Network Using a wired network provides the best Broadband performance, because the attached devices service connect directly to the network without radio frequency interference.
  • Page 28 Connecting 1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote 5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the control or 1/! on the unit. The LED indicator speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other starts to blink in white. end to your wireless router.
  • Page 29 Connecting Note 7. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. y You cannot use the speaker without a router. When using the wired router, you can control the speaker with Music Flow PC Software. (page 25) y The speaker and the smart device should be connected to the same router.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to 1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit. The LED indicator your Network via the Wi-Fi starts to blink in white. Setup Method (Android) 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app.
  • Page 31 Connecting 9. 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.
  • Page 32 Connecting (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. 12. Select [Start] to curate your music on your smart device.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to 1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit. The LED indicator your Network via the Wi-Fi starts to blink in white. Setup Method (iOS) 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app.
  • Page 34 Connecting 8. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi- 6. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED Fi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to indicator blinks in white and red alternately. connect. 7. Then select [Next] on the screen. Note y If “MusicFlow_Setup”...
  • Page 35 Connecting Note 10. Then select [Next] on the screen. 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. 11. Then select [Next] on the screen. 12.
  • Page 36 Connecting Notes on Network Connection y You need to turn the speaker’s power off and on again if you restart the router. y Many network connection problems during set y You need to perform a factory set and setup the up can often be fixed by re-setting the router.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Speakers To Your Home Network (Additional)

    Connecting Connecting the Connecting the additional speaker to your network with a speakers to your Home LAN cable Network (Additional) Connection overview You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers Broadband service and single smart device you have. Requirements y Wireless router Router y Smart device (Android or iOS) y Another speaker...
  • Page 38 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. 4. Select the product you want to connect and Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home tap [Next] on the screen. network” on page 27. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Additional Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

    Connecting Connecting the additional 7. Then select [Next] on the screen. speaker to your network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android) Connection overview Broadband service Router LAN cable Speaker (Main) 8. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. Speaker (Add)
  • Page 40 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. 4. Select the product you want to connect and Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home tap [Next] on the screen. network” on page 27. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app.

  • Page 41: Using The Bridge

    Connecting Using the Bridge 7. Then select the [Next] on the screen. Use as a root device (wired to the home 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.
  • Page 42 Connecting 3. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen. 6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. 4. Select [Wired connection] on the screen. 7. Connect the speaker to Music Flow R1. Refer to the “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)”...

  • Page 43: Use As A Wireless Extender

    Connecting Use as a wireless extender 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. When you want to expand MUSICflow mesh network coverage, add the Bridge (R1) to your home network. Bridge If you want to use this connection, Initial MUSICflow product is connected to your home router with Note LAN cable.
  • Page 44 Connecting 5. Then select the [Next] on the screen. 6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection.

  • Page 45: Operating

    Operating Enjoying the Music Overview of Home menu with Music Flow Player Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. With Music Flow Player app, you can play music in your smart device. Note y For more detailed instruction about Music Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide] in [Settings] >...

  • Page 46: Overview Of The Side Menu

    Operating Edit the Online streaming Service Overview of the side menu list 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the [Home] menu. y Select the checkbox of the Online service you want to see on Home. 3.

  • Page 47: Playing A Song

    Operating Playing a song 5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is displayed and played. 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the [Home] menu. Note If the speaker is not selected, the selecting speaker pop-up appears.

  • Page 48: Overview Of Playback

    Operating Managing a playlist Overview of Playback On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired You can confirm and adjust various information on song. The pull down menu appears. the playback screen. a Displays the speaker that music plays through. Displays current playing music.
  • Page 49 Operating Selecting Sound effect Sound Effect Description This speaker has a number of pre-set surround Standard You can enjoy optimized sound. sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode You can enjoy comfortable and Music by tapping [ natural sound. The displayed items for the equalizer may be You can enjoy more immersive different depending on sound sources and effects.

  • Page 50: Different Ways Of Listening To Music

    Operating Different ways of Group Playback listening to music 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. There are a number of differing ways of listening to music : Group, Surround and Seamless playbacks.

  • Page 51: Surround Playback

    Operating Surround playback 3. Grouping option appears. Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you You can enjoy surround sound by adding another want to play with. Then select [OK]. two speakers. 1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu of Music Flow Player app.

  • Page 52: Seamless Playback

    Operating Seamless playback 3. Surround environment option appears. Select the left and right speakers by tapping You can easily change the playing speaker from connected speakers. Then select [OK]. your smart device or the speaker to the another speaker without pause. Note y It is not supported when you go out of the house with your smart device.
  • Page 53 Operating 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.

  • Page 54: Using Lg Homechat

    What kind of audio functions does LG HomeChat button. provide? 2. Find “LG HomeChat” from the list or search for - Control : Play, Pause, Mood Station, Volume “LG HomeChat” through search function and Settings, Shuffle, Repeat, Alarm/Sleep Timer, etc.
  • Page 55 Installing “Music Flow Player” App on page 23. 2. Click the audio button to connect product(s) registered to Music Flow Player to LG HomeChat. (For a pop-up asking for app install on Android”s KitKat version, tap “yes”) 3.

  • Page 56: Setting The Speaker With Music Flow Player App

    Operating Setting the Speaker Mood station with Music Flow Player With Music Flow Player app, you can set the connected speaker in your smart device. Note y For more detailed instruction about Music Flow Player app, switch on the [User Guide] in [Settings] >...

  • Page 57: Overview Of Setting Menu

    Operating Overview of setting menu [General] Menu 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart Sets for easier use of the speaker. device. Lock Screen Setting (Android only) 2. Select [Settings] on the side menu. This function allows you to display the Music Flow Player on the lock screen.

  • Page 58: [Speakers] Menu

    Operating [Speakers] Menu a Rename – Renames the speaker. Speaker LED – Turns on or off speaker’s LED You can adjust speakers connected to your indicator. (LED Indicator is [ON] by default.) network. c IP Info. - Shows the IP address of the speaker. d DRC –...

  • Page 59: [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu

    Operating [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu [Music Library] Menu Turns on and off the speaker at a designated time. Manages the music library index. Alarms Sync Schedule Speaker will let you know when it is time. You can set the time to update the Music index automatically.

  • Page 60: [Advanced Settings] Menu

    1. Turn on the [Auto Music Play] optio-n in the displayed. Advanced settings menu on the music flow app. 2. Tag the smart device to LG Music Flow to play for about 1 second. 3. Select the channel to change. 4. The channel information is updated to the...

  • Page 61: [Google Cast] Menu

    Operating Sensitivity Settings [Google Cast] Menu Sets the operating distance of Auto Music Play Learn how to cast between the speaker and your smart device to adjust sensitivity of Bluetooth. Shows to use Google Cast. Google Cast Ready apps Shows available apps on Google Cast. Legal information Select [Google Terms of Service], [Google Privacy Policy] or [Open source license] to show the...

  • Page 62: [Version Info.] Menu

    Operating [Version Info.] Menu [Open source licenses] Menu Shows LGE Open Source Software Notice. Updates the speaker to the latest version. App version info. Displays the current application’s version. Device version info. Updates the latest speaker’s firmware version. 1. Find the speakers need to update and tap the 2.

  • Page 63: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    HS8 (XX:XX) / LG LAS855M (XX:XX)”. or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms. 3. Select the “LG HS8 (XX:XX) / LG LAS855M Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® (XX:XX)”. wireless technology does not incur any charges. A Note mobile phone with Bluetooth®...

  • Page 64: Other Operations

    Operating Note Other operations y When using Bluetooth® technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the bluetooth device as close as DRC (Dynamic Range Control) possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case Make the sound clear when the volume is turned below : down (Dolby Digital only).

  • Page 65: Displaying Input Source Information

    TV control functions such as HDMI CEC, This unit will turn itself off to save electric SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON. consumption when the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 20 minutes.

  • Page 66: Auto Power On/Off

    “ON” is displayed. there is no signal for a certain period of time from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub- (Optical). y After the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER...

  • Page 67: Standby Mode

    Operating Standby mode Reset the Speaker The speaker switches to the standby mode if there If the speaker is not turned on or doesn’t respond, is no music playback or no button operation. reset the speaker. Standby mode Resetting the speaker y Press and hold the button until you hear Option 1.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Check the state of SIMPLINK and turn off SIMPLINK. y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate. LG Sound Sync does not y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync. work. y Check connection of LG Sound Sync.

  • Page 69: Network

    Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause & Solution When you feel the Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. output sound of the unit y Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller. is low. y With the sound bar connected with TV, change the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT setting on TV Setup Menu from [PCM] to [AUTO] or [BITSTREAM].

  • Page 70: Application And Pc Software

    Troubleshooting Application and PC Software Symptoms Cause & Solution Music Flow Player app Does an error occur when accessing the app? doesn’t work properly. y Make sure that your smart device is compatible with the app. y Make sure that the Music Flow Player app is the latest version. y Make sure that the speaker’s front LED turns from red to white.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such y Some DRM-loaded files are not supported on marks by LG Electronics is under license. this speaker. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power Supply 25 V 0 2 A (AC adapter) 45 W Power consumption Networked standby : 5.8 W (If all network ports are activated.) Model : DA-50F25 Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz Output: 25 V 0 2 A Dimensions (W x H x D) (1200 x 43 x 82) mm (without Foot)
  • Page 73 Appendix System ETHERNET (LAN) port Ethernet jack x 1, 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Integrated IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) wireless networking access, Wireless LAN (Internal antenna) compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth Version Codec y Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 74: Handling The Speaker

    Appendix Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network When shipping the speaker Services Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the speaker, All information, data, documents, communications, for maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it downloads, files, text, images, photographs, was originally packed at the factory.

  • Page 75: Terms Of Use

    Software anywhere in the world belong exclusively is limited to the amount that you paid for your LG to us and that no ownership rights in LG Software Software service. To the extent permissible under are transferred to you.
  • Page 76 If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to that we have against you at a particular time, then access the Services, you are solely responsible for...
  • Page 77 Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California time to time. If we make a material change to (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the our Terms of Use, we will update you via your LG “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to Software or other means.
  • Page 78 Appendix Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.
  • Page 79 LG Customer Information Center Country Telephone 0810-144131 Austria / Österreich Slovenia / Slovenija 080-543543 0900 543 5454 (NL) Benelux 015 200 255 (BE) Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera / 0848-543543 Switzerland České republiky nebo Slovenské CZ: 810 555 810 republiky / Českej republiky alebo...

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