LG musicflow NP8740W Simple Manual

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SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room
Model : NP8740 / NP8540
NP8740W / NP8540W
NP8740B / NP8540B
NP8740D / NP8540D
ENGLISH | SIMPLE MANUAL
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  • Page 1 SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO Wireless Multi-room Model : NP8740 / NP8540 NP8740W / NP8540W NP8740B / NP8540B NP8740D / NP8540D ENGLISH | SIMPLE MANUAL The actual product may differ from the image.
  • Page 3 Getting Started 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 flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of...
  • Page 4 Getting Started CAUTION : Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Bug Zapper) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock. CAUTION : Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
  • Page 5 LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Safety Information Unpacking Top Panel Rear Panel Using Multi-Room Multi-Room Network Setup – Step 1. Home Network Requirement – Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App and Media Server – Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup –...
  • Page 7 Specification Open source software notice y 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. y Some of the content in this manual may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking AC adapter Unit LAN cable Simple Manual Power cord y Depending on the region, the supplied accessories may differ.
  • Page 9: Top Panel

    Getting Started Top Panel c d e button a 1/!/ Bluetooth status - Power On / Changing the LED (page 32) mode - Switching to the standby Portable In status mode LED (page 32) b Volume wheel Network status Turn the wheel clockwise LED (page 33) to increase volume, or counterclockwise to...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear Panel a Speaker duct c ADD button A hole for plentiful Adds additional bass sound on speaker MUSICflow products to cabinet. your network. (In case one or more b Wi-Fi SETUP button MUSICflow products are Connects initial connected) MUSICflow product to d DC IN (AC adapter input)
  • Page 11: Using Multi-Room

    Using Multi-Room Using Multi-Room Multi-Room Network Setup Step 1. Home Network Requirement a Make sure that a wireless network environment using a router is installed at your home. The home router should be connected to the internet. b Connect your smart device to your home network. c Connect the speaker to the power supply.
  • Page 12: Step 2. Installing "Music Flow Player" App And Media Server

    Using Multi-Room Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App and Media Server Installing “Music Flow Player” App Download “Music Flow Player” on the App Store or Google Play Store. Type “Music Flow Player” in the search bar and tap “Search”. Scan the QR code using the scanning application.
  • Page 13 Media server software allows you to access audio files stored in media server (PC, Mac or Network storage) and enjoy them on your speaker via home networking. On www.lg.com website, type model name in the search bar and find media server software on support tab.
  • Page 14: Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup

    Using Multi-Room Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup When installing the MUSICflow product for the first time, you can choose two types of connection as below. Option 1. Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh Network Connection) Connect the one of MUSICflow products (sound bar, speaker or bridge) to the home router using LAN cable.
  • Page 15 Using Multi-Room Simple Setup Guide (Wired Connection) 1. Ensure that your smart device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. Select the product you want to connect. 3. Launch Music Flow Player App and follow “Wired Connection” instructions on set-up wizard. 4.
  • Page 16 Using Multi-Room Option 2. Wireless connection (Standard Wireless Connection) When the wired connection is unavailable between MUSICflow products and home router, MUSICflow products offer music streaming service within home router’s Wi-Fi coverage. Connect one of the MUSICflow products (sound bar, speaker) to the home router wirelessly.
  • Page 17 Using Multi-Room Simple Setup Guide (Wireless Connection) 1. Ensure your smart device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. Select the product you want to connect. 3. Launch Music Flow Player App and follow “Wireless Connection” instructions on set-up wizard. 4.
  • Page 18 Using Multi-Room y If the router’s performance is not good enough (ex. 802.11g 2.4 GHz), sound may be broken in group play or surround playback mode. In this case, connect the speaker in MUSICflow Mesh Network. m Tip Offers music streaming service in MUSICflow system within home router’s Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Page 19: Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)

    Using Multi-Room Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional) If you connect the initial MUSICflow product to your home network, you can connect the additional MUSICflow products (sound bar, speaker or bridge) to your home network. Simple Setup Guide (Add Speakers) 1. If you have additional speakers, power on the speaker. 2.
  • Page 20 Using Multi-Room , Note for Multi-Room Setup y You can make all wireless/wired connection according to the location of the router. But we recommend that you connect the first speaker or bridge to the router using LAN cable and connect additional speakers for network stability. y When the “Firmware update”pop-up appears on Music Flow Player App, touch to start updating.
  • Page 21: Using The Bridge

    Using Multi-Room Using the Bridge 1. 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: a According to “Simple Setup Guide (Wired Connection)”, connect the Bridge to your home router with LAN cable.
  • Page 22 Using Multi-Room 2. Use as a wireless extender When you want to expand MUSICflow mesh network coverage: Preparation: Initial MUSICflow product is connected to your home router with LAN cable. According to “Simple Setup Guide (Add Speakers)“, add the Bridge to your home network. According to “Simple Setup Guide (Add Speakers)“, add MUSICflow products to your home network.
  • Page 23: Enjoying Multiple Musicflow Product

    Enjoying Multiple MUSICflow Product 1. Home Cinema Mode (Surround Sound Mode) Simply add a LG MUSICflow sound bar to your network and synchronize it with your LG MUSICflow speakers to enjoy a home cinema system experience. If you have a bridge Bridge (Wired Connection) à...
  • Page 24: Grouping Mode

    Using Multi-Room 2. Grouping Mode Speakers placed in separate rooms can play the same music or different music based on your needs. Synchronize your multi-room speakers together to play the same song in every room. Requirement y More than 2 MUSICflow y Network Bridge (optional) 3.
  • Page 25: Using External Device

    Using External device Using External Device Using External device 1. PORTABLE IN connection Connect any device which has portable out ( ) to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using a 3.5 mm stereo cable.
  • Page 26: Bluetooth® Connection

    Using External Device 2. BLUETOOTH® connection 1. Select the Bluetooth mode with 1/!/ button on the speaker. 2. On your Bluetooth device, make sure that Bluetooth is on and select “Music Flow H5 (or H7) (XX.XX). H5 (or H7)(XX.XX) Music Flow H5 (XX.XX) 3.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software Update When the MUSICflow device is connected to your home network, check whether the firmware version is the latest on all speakers and the Music Flow Player application. Your MUSICflow device might require a more recent firmware to be installed for optimal operation.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting 2. If you change the location of the speaker that is in use, 2-1. If the changed location is too far from the home router, it may not be connected. Place and use it at a location that is close enough to router. 2-2.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting y If the device playing the source sound (Ex. phone or laptop) is at a place without fluent home router signal, move the corresponding device closer to the home router and try again. 2. If you connected a speaker with a LAN cable and installed additional speakers: If the speaker with frequent sound breaking is not close enough with the LAN cable connected speaker, install a...
  • Page 30 3. The sharing may be blocked, so check DLNA server program setting or firewall setting. y If you are using LG Musicflow PC software, when you designate shared folder, the corresponding folder will be automatically added to Music Library in a minute.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting How can I use Spotify? LG MUSICflow product supports Spotify connect method provided by Spotify. Through this, you can use the function supported by Spotify by connecting to the speaker through Spotify application. If Music Flow speaker is in the network...
  • Page 32 Appendix Appendix About Status LED’s Condition Bluetooth Color Status The unit is waiting for Bluetooth pairing (Off) (White) The unit is paired to Bluetooth (White) Portable In Color Status Portable cable is connected. (White)
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Network Color Status The unit is waiting for network connection (Off ) (White) The initial unit is being connected to the network (White) (Red) button is pressed) Network Status The unit is connected to the network (White) The additional unit is being connected to the network (Off) (Red)
  • Page 34: Specification

    Appendix Specification AC adapter: Dimensions (W x H x D): Model: DA-48A18 NP8740 (NA9740): Manufacturer: Yang Ming Approx. (370 x 232 x 110) Industrial mm without foot Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz NP8540 (NA9540): Output: 18 V 0 2.67 A Approx.
  • Page 35: Open Source Software Notice

    LG Electronics will also provide open source code to 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.

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