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LG MusicFlow DSH8 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DSH8
SMART Hi-Fi
AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar
To view the instructions of advanced features, visit
http://www.lg.com and then download Owner's Manual.
Some of the content in this manual may differ from your unit.
MODEL
DSH8
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2016-2017 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar To view the instructions of advanced features, visit http://www.lg.com and then download Owner’s Manual. Some of the content in this manual may differ from your unit. MODEL DSH8 www.lg.com Copyright © 2016-2017 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 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 surface CAUTION of the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to your TV – Playing a song – Using an OPTICAL cable – Overview of Playback – LG Sound Sync Different ways of listening to music – Using an HDMI cable – Group Playback – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the channel –...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Appendix – Using your TV remote control – Turn off the sound temporarily File requirement – Sleep timer setting Trademarks and licenses – Auto power down Specifications – AUTO POWER On/Off Handling the Speaker – Auto Display Off / Dimmer Important Information Relating to Network Sound adjustment Services...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Caution 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 Symbols Sound Sync. Refers to alternating current(AC). Portable In Refers to direct current(DC).

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    E USB (Service only) : S/W download connector source. (OPTICAL / HDMI IN / WI-FI / BT READY / F HDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to HDMI IN LG TV / PORTABLE) (ARC) on TV. - / + (Volume)

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches to the standby mode.

  • Page 9: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started Installing the sound bar Mounting the main unit on a wall You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc. You can mount the main unit on a wall. Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to the device you want.
  • Page 10 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 to holes on the bottom of the unit. the position. 6.

  • Page 11: Connecting

    Connecting Organizing cables Wireless subwoofer connection Organize the cable with cable holder. 1. Attach and fix the cable holder as shown below. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer 2. Insert cables to the cable holder. LED Color Status Green The connection is trying. (Blink) Green The connection is completed.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting Connecting to your TV 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in green continually, you can skip this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the Please connect with this unit and TV using the optical wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.

  • Page 13: Lg Sound Sync

    Connecting LG Sound Sync With wired connection 1. Connect your LG TV to the unit by using an optical cable. 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.

  • Page 14: Using An Hdmi Cable

    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.

  • Page 15: What Is Simplink

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the - Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC TV’ s remote control when this unit and LG TV’ s with function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

  • Page 16: Additional Information For Hdmi

    Connecting Optional equipment Additional information for HDMI connection y 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 HDMI connection leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

  • Page 17: Portable In Connection

    Connecting PORTABLE IN connection For enjoying both sound and picture You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. HDMI OUT (TV ARC) 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.

  • Page 18: Optical In Connection

    Connecting 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 TV (or digital device etc.) 2.

  • Page 19: Initial Multi-Room Setup

    Connecting Initial Multi-Room Setup Installing “Music Flow Player” App When installing the MUSICflow product for the first time, you can choose two types of connection as below. Through Apple “App Store” or Google “Play Store” Wired connection (MUSICflow Mesh Network Connection) 1.

  • Page 20: Starting With Music Flow Player App

    Connecting Note 3. Select [Connect product] to install the speaker you’ve purchased. y Make sure that your smart device is connected to the internet. y 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”...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Speaker To Your Home Network

    Connecting Connecting the speaker Simple Connection (EZ Setup) to your Home Network Preparation y For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is needed. Using a wired network provides the best y Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your performance, because the attached devices connect smart device in on.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network With A Lan Cable

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to your network with a LAN cable Connection overview Broadband service 4. After typing password, tap [Next]. Router 5. Tap [Finish] to finish making the connection. After finishing, TV connection screen is displayed. Follow the direction on the screen.
  • Page 23 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 LAN port and connect the other end to starts to blink in white.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to your (If there is an update) Network via the Wi-Fi Setup 8. This application is checking the Version of software of your speaker and then shows the Method (Android) version. Connection overview Broadband service Router Select [Next] after checking the version information.
  • Page 25 Connecting 1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote 6. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED control or 1/! on the unit. The LED indicator indicator blinks in white and red alternately. starts to blink in white. 2.
  • Page 26 Connecting (If there is an update) 9. Then select [Next] on the screen. 11. This application is checking the Version of software of your speaker and then shows the version. Select [Next] after checking the version information. Note If the speaker fails to connect to your network or its network connection operates abnormally, place the speaker closer to your router and try again.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Ios)

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to your 1. Turn on the unit by using 1 on the remote control or 1/! on the unit. The LED indicator Network via the Wi-Fi Setup starts to blink in white. Method (iOS) 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app.
  • Page 28 Connecting 8. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi-Fi 6. Press the button on the unit. Then the LED setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to connect. indicator blinks in white and red alternately. 7. Then select [Next] on the screen. Note y If “MusicFlow_Setup”...
  • Page 29 Connecting Notes on Network Connection 10. Then select [Next] on the screen. y Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router. After connecting the speaker to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Speakers To Your Home Network (Additional)

    Connecting Connecting the speakers y You need to turn the speaker’ s power off and on again if you restart the router. to your Home Network y You need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for speaker, if you install new (Additional) router.
  • Page 31 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. 4. Plug in the desired device, and tap [Next]. Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home network” on page 21. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app. Tap the button.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Additional Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method

    Connecting Connecting the additional 7. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’ s ETHERNET port and connect the other speaker to your network via the end to your wireless router. Wi-Fi Setup Method Wait a moment until the LED indicator stops blinking and stays white.
  • Page 33 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. 4. Select the product you want to connect and tap Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your Home [Next] on the screen. network” on page 21. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app.

  • Page 34: Using The Bridge

    Connecting Using the Bridge 7. Then select the [Next] on the screen. 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...
  • Page 35 Connecting 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. 6. Select [Finish] to complete the connection. 4. Select the [Bridge] and tap [Next] on the screen. 7. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home Network (Additional)”...

  • Page 36: Use As A Wireless Extender

    Connecting Use as a wireless extender 3. Select the [Add Speaker] on the side menu. If there is at least one speaker with wired connection to the router When you want to expand Music Flow mesh network coverage, add the Bridge (R1) to your home network.

  • Page 37: Using Media Server For Pc

    Music Flow PC Software makes you enjoy the audio files 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 8. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to necessary, select your region.

  • Page 38: Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials For Mac Os

    Flow PC Software, click the question marked Downloading Nero MediaHome icon on home menu. Essentials 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. System requirements (Windows PC) If necessary, select your region. y CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+ 2.
  • Page 39 Connecting System requirements (Macintosh) y Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard) y Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor y Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome standalone y Memory: 256 MB RAM Sharing music files On your computer, you must share the folder contained music files to play them on this speaker.

  • Page 40: Operating

    Operating Enjoying the Music with Overview of Home menu Music Flow Player app 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 41: Overview Of The Side Menu

    Operating Overview of the side menu Edit the Online streaming Service list 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the [EDIT] menu. 2.

  • Page 42: 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 button. Note If the speaker is not selected, the selecting speaker pop-up appears.

  • Page 43: Overview Of Playback

    Operating Overview of Playback Managing a playlist On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired song. You can confirm and adjust various information on The pull down menu appears. the playback screen. a Displays the speaker that music plays through. Displays current playing music.
  • Page 44 Operating Selecting Sound effect Sound Effect Description This speaker has a number of pre-set surround Analyzes the property of input sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by sound and provides the sound tapping [ optimized for the content in real time.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Surround Sound Mode (Home Cinema Mode)

    Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you want Cinema Mode) to play with. Then select [OK]. 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.
  • Page 47 Operating Note 3. Surround environment option appears. Select the left and right speakers by tapping y It is recommended to set the surround connected speakers. Then select [OK]. speakers to same models. y The weak signal because of the long distance between speakers or wireless router and signal interference may cause abnormal playback.

  • Page 48: Seamless Playback

    Operating Seamless playback Changing playing speaker from a smart device to a speaker 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 49: Setting The Speaker With Music Flow Player App

    Operating Setting the Speaker a General – Sets for easier use of the speaker. with Music Flow Player b Speakers – Sets connected speaker. Alarms/Sleep Timer – Wakes on and off the speaker at a designated time. Account Management – Manages online streaming service.

  • Page 50: [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 network. indicator. c IP Info. - Shows the IP address of the speaker. Compressed sound transmission – Adjusts the compression of audio source according to network status.

  • Page 51: [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu

    Operating [Alarms/Sleep Timer] Menu [Account management] Menu Turns on and off the speaker at a designated time. Manages online streaming service. Alarms [Time Zone] Menu Speaker will let you know when it is time. Automatic Time zone Deletes selected alarm. It offers to use network provided time.

  • Page 52: [Advanced Settings] Menu

    Operating Note [Advanced Settings] Menu y The speaker is disconnected temporarily during the channel changing. Mesh Network Channel y If you changed the channel when the speaker If normal playback or group playback is not smooth turned off, turn on and add it again. using multiple speakers including wireless speaker y If the speaker is not connected to network connection, changed the mesh network channel to...
  • Page 53 1. Turn on the [Auto Music Play] option in the Advanced settings menu on the music flow app. 2. Tag the smart device to LG Music Flow to play for about 1 second. - Place your smart device close enough to the tag on the speaker.

  • Page 54: [Chromecast] Menu

    Operating [Chromecast] Menu 2. Starts the software update. 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. Note To use Cast Groups, install Google Home [Open source licenses] Menu...

  • Page 55: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth device. The sound may be interrupted when the connection Your speaker appears as “LG DSH8(XX:XX)” . interfered by the other electronic wave or you 3. Select the “LG DSH8(XX:XX)” .

  • Page 56: Other Operations

    Operating Note Other operations y This unit supports Bluetooth auto pairing. However it does not operate in the case below: DRC (Dynamic Range Control) - When you restart this unit. - When you disconnect this unit by yourself. Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only).

  • Page 57: Turn Off The Sound Temporarily

    Then the LED indicator function may not work well. on the unit becomes dimmed in white. y This function does not operate on LG TV’ s If network is disconnected, the speaker switches to magic remote control.

  • Page 58: Auto Power On/Off

    You can hear OPT, HDMI, LG TV, ARC: If there is no key input for the sound from your device. about 15 seconds, display will be darkened and after about 5 seconds, display will be turned off.

  • Page 59: Sound Adjustment

    Operating Sound adjustment Standby mode The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is Adjust volume level no music playback or no button operation. automatically Standby mode This unit supports Auto volume function that automatically adjusts the volume level. Option 1.

  • Page 60: Bluetooth Standby Mode

    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. Note y Adjust volume level of the main unit to minimum.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Network

    Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause & Solution When you feel the output Check the details below and adjust the unit according to them. sound of the unit is low. y Switch [ON] state of DRC function to [OFF] by using remote controller. 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 63: 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’...

  • Page 64: Appendix

    Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (mp3, registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth wma), up to 192 kHz/24 bit (flac) SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Bit rate: up to 320 kbps (mp3, wma) Other trademarks and trade names are those of y The file requirements are not always compatible.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 25 V 0 1.52 A (AC adapter) Refer to main label. Networked standby : 5.8 W (If all network ports are activated.) Power consumption How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device Press and hold the button until you hear the beep sound twice.
  • Page 66 Appendix Wireless subwoofer Power requirements Refer to the main label on the subwoofer. Power consumption 33 W Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance 3 Ω Rated Input Power 200 W Max. Input Power 400 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

  • Page 67: 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, for All information, data, documents, communications, maximum protection, re-pack the speaker as it was downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, originally packed at the factory.

  • Page 68: Terms Of Use

    If you do not agree to these Terms amount specified below, but we are not responsible of Use, you may not access or use the LG Software. for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable .
  • Page 69 If you permit a child to use your LG Smart TV to enforce that right. access the Services, you are solely responsible for...
  • Page 70 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. 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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