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LG MUSICflow HS9 Owner's Manual

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SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar
Model : LAS950M
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.
Copyright © 2015-2017 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. www.lg.com Copyright © 2015-2017 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 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 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connection overview Connecting to your TV – Using an OPTICAL cable Operating – LG Sound Sync Enjoying the Music with Music Flow Player – Using an HDMI cable – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the – Overview of Home menu channel with the sound bar –...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Appendix Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology – About Bluetooth File requirement – Bluetooth profiles Trademarks and licenses – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth Specifications Device Handling the Speaker Other operations Important Information Relating to – DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Network Services –...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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) Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install guide (1) Screws (2) Cable ties for arranging cables (2) Foot IR Blaster...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel A Display window F p/o (Volume) Adjusts volume level. B Remote sensor (Wi-Fi) C LED indicator Shows connection status. Connects your speaker to your network. (page 25) D 1/! (Standby/On) - Power On (Add) - Switching to the standby mode (page 60) Adds the speaker to your network.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Installing The Sound Bar

    Getting Started Installing the sound Mounting the main unit on a wall You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to You can mount the main unit on a wall. the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
  • Page 11 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 12: Connecting

    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 13: Connection Overview

    Connecting Connection overview Connecting to your TV Connect or disconnect the jack in order of the Please connect with this unit and TV using the image. optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the state of the TV. Using an OPTICAL cable 1.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

  • Page 17: 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 HDMI connection player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch For enjoying sound only on this player.

  • Page 18: Port. (Portable) In Connection

    Connecting For enjoying both sound and picture PORT. (Portable) IN connection You can enjoy both sound and picture from the external device you connect. IN 2 IN 3 IN 1 Listening to music from your (TV ARC) portable player The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices.

  • Page 19: Optical In Connection

    TV. Remote control of your TV may not be operated if the unit hides the remote sensor of the TV. You can solve the problem by connecting IR blaster with LG TV. Optical cable To the optical output jack of external device 1.

  • Page 20: Initial Multi-Room Setup

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

  • Page 21: 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” or Google “Play Store”.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Speaker To Your Home Network

    Connecting Connecting the Simple Connection (EZ Setup) speaker to your Home Preparation y For Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition Network is needed. y Make sure that the Bluetooth setting on your smart device in on. Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices Note connect directly to the network without radio...

  • Page 23: 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 Router 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.
  • Page 24 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 starts to blink in white. to your wireless router.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to (If there is an update) your Network via the Wi-Fi 8. This application is checking the Version of software of your speaker and then shows the Setup Method (Android) version. Connection overview Broadband service Router Select [Next] after checking the version information.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28: 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 29 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 30 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 31: Connecting The Speakers To Your Home Network (Additional)

    Connecting Connecting the y You need to turn the speaker’s power off and on again if you restart the router. speakers to your Home y You need to perform a factory set and setup the network connection for speaker, if you install Network (Additional) new router.
  • Page 32 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 22. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app. Tap the button.

  • Page 33: 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 end to your wireless router. the Wi-Fi Setup Method Wait a moment until the LED indicator stops blinking and stays white.
  • Page 34 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 22. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 38: Using Media Server For Pc

    Downloading Music Flow PC Software 8. Connect the speaker to Bridge (R1). Refer to “Connecting the speakers to your Home 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. Network (Additional)” on page 33. If necessary, select your region. 2. Click support tab.

  • Page 39: Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials For Mac Os

    Downloading Nero MediaHome icon on home menu. Essentials 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www. System requirements (Windows PC) lg.com. y CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+ If necessary, select your region. processors 2. Click support tab.
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42: 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. 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. The [Home] appears. 2. Tap the button.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 sound and provides the sound by tapping [ optimized for the content in real time.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Surround Sound Mode (Home Cinema Mode)

    Tap the checkbox to select the speaker you Cinema Mode) want 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 48 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 49: 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 50: Setting The Speaker With Music Flow Player App

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

  • Page 51: [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. network. c IP Info. - Shows the IP address of the speaker. Compressed sound transmission – Adjusts the compression of audio source according to network status.

  • Page 52: [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 53: [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 If normal playback or group playback is not smooth speaker 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 54 Advanced settings menu on the music flow app. - Place your smart device close enough to the 2. Tag the smart device to LG Music Flow to play tag on the speaker. It is recommend to be for about 1 second.

  • Page 55: [Chromecast] Menu

    Operating [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. Note [Open source licenses] Menu To use Cast Groups, install Google Home application.

  • Page 56: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    HS9 (XX:XX) / LG LAS950M (XX:XX)”. or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms. 3. Select the “LG HS9 (XX:XX) / LG LAS950M Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® (XX:XX)”. wireless technology does not incur any charges. A Note mobile phone with Bluetooth®...

  • Page 57: Other Operations

    This function may not work well when some y When a Bluetooth® device is not connected, TV control functions such as HDMI CEC, “BT READY” appears on the display window. SIMPLINK and LG Sound Sync set to ON.

  • Page 58: Turn Off The Sound Temporarily

    Operating Turn off the sound temporarily Auto power down This unit will turn itself off to save electric Press (Mute) to mute your unit. consumption when the main unit is not connected You can mute your unit, for example, to answer to an external device and is not used for 20 the telephone, “MUTE”...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Standby Mode

    The speaker switches to the standby mode if there turned off. is no music playback or no button operation. When you turn on the main unit in the Bluetooth standby mode, Bluetooth and LG TV are able to Standby mode connect even if network is not connected. Note Option 1.

  • 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 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 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’s front LED turns from red to white.

  • 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 Refer to the main label on the unit 50 W Power consumption Networked standby : 6.0 W (If all network ports are activated.) Dimensions (W x H x D) (1100 x 106 x 135) mm (without Foot) Net Weight (Approx.) 8.2 kg Operating temperature...
  • Page 66 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 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, 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 68: 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 69 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 70 Terms of Use please contact www.lg.com. 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. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE...

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