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LG Music Flow NP8340 (H3) Owner's Manual

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SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO
Wireless Multi-room
Model : NP8340 (H3)
ENGLISH | OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before
operating your speaker and retain it for future
reference.
MFL68684251
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  • Page 1 SMART Hi-Fi AUDIO Wireless Multi-room Model : NP8340 (H3) ENGLISH | OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your speaker and retain it for future reference. MFL68684251...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; CAUTION That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN branch circuits.

  • Page 3: Getting Started 3

    Getting Started CAUTION: RF Radiation Exposure Statement y The apparatus should not be exposed to water This equipment should be installed and operated (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with with minimum distance 20 cm between the liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the radiator and your body.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    – Seamless playback – Group playback using Music Flow Using LG HomeChat Player app – About LG HomeChat Top Panel – How to start LG HomeChat Rear Panel – Usage Examples Setting the Speaker with Music Flow Connecting Player app –...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – General – Network – Application and PC Software Appendix File requirement Trademarks and Licenses About Status LED’s Condition Specifications Handling the Speaker Important Information Relating to Network Services TERMS OF USE Some of the content in this manual may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s version.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Getting Started Main Features Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android device with simple connection. Music Flow Player application Power cord (1) Simple manual Listens to music stored on your smart device. Note You can control this speaker with your iPod touch/ The LAN cable is not included.

  • Page 7: Understanding Connection

    Getting Started Understanding Connection Basic Connection Wired or Wi-Fi connection to router. Wired and wireless connection. Wired or Wi-Fi connection using a Music Flow R1. You can use multiple speakers in a multi-room configuration. Router Speaker Music Flow R1 (MR140) Speaker (Main) Router...

  • Page 8: Top Panel

    Getting Started Top Panel F button a 1/!/ Bluetooth status LED (page 45) - Power On / Changing the mode - Switching to the standby mode (page 29) Network status LED (page 12) b Volume wheel NFC Tag (page 46) Move your finger clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear Panel a POWER IN button Adds the speaker to your network. (page 21) button d ETHERNET Connects your speaker to your network using Connects the speaker to your network using a Wi-Fi setup. (page 14) LAN cable.

  • Page 10: Connecting

    Connecting Connecting to the Installing “Music Flow Power Supply Player” App Connect the speaker to the power supply. Through “iTunes store” or “Google Play Store” 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to POWER IN rear of speaker. 1. Tap the “iTunes store” icon or “Google Play Store” 2.

  • Page 11: Starting With Music Flow Player App

    Connecting Through QR code Starting with Music Flow Player app Install “Music Flow Player” app through QR code. Scan the QR code using the scanning application. 1. When you launch Music Flow Player app for the first time, the terms of use appears on the screen.

  • Page 12: 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 Broadband Using a wired network provides the best service performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network without radio frequency interference.
  • Page 13 Connecting 1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The 5. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’s ETHERNET port and connect the other Network status LED starts to blink white. end to your wireless router. 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player Wait a moment until Network status LED app.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android)

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to 7. Select [Next] to complete the connection. your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (Android) Connection overview Broadband service Router After connecting the speaker, you can see the list of connected music storage device and music curation screen.
  • Page 15 Connecting 1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The 5. Press the button on the rear of the speaker. Network status LED starts to blink white. Then Network status LED blinks white and red alternately. 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player app.
  • Page 16 Connecting 7. If you have a password for your network, the 9. Select [Next] to complete the connection. security screen appears on your smart device. Enter your password. After connecting the speaker, you can see the list of connected music storage device and 8.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Speaker To Your Network Via The Wi-Fi Setup Method

    Connecting Connecting the speaker to 1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. The Network status LED starts to blink white. your Network via the Wi-Fi 2. On your smart device, launch Music Flow Player Setup Method (iOS) app. Select [Start] to install the speaker. Connection overview Broadband service...
  • Page 18 Connecting 7. On your iOS device, go to iOS setting -> Wi- 5. Press the button on the rear of the speaker. Fi setting and select “MusicFlow_Setup” to Then Network status LED blinks white and connect. red alternately. 6. Then select [Next] on the screen. Note y If “MusicFlow_Setup”...
  • Page 19 Connecting If you have a password for your network, the 11. Once the network connection is completed, security screen appears on your smart device. return to the Music Flow Player app. Enter your password. 12. Select [Next] to complete the connection. 10.
  • Page 20 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 21: Connecting The Speakers To Your Home Network (Additional)

    Connecting Connecting the Adding another speaker speakers to your Home Connection overview Network (Additional) Broadband service You can enjoy the music with multiple speakers and single smart device you have. Router Requirements y Wireless router y Smart device (Android or iOS) y Another speaker y Music Flow R1 (MR140) (Optional) Note...
  • Page 22 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your network. 4. Press the button on the rear of the speaker Refer to “Connecting the speaker to your home (Add). Then Network status LED blinks red. network” on page 12. 2. On your smart device, select the Music Flow Player app.
  • Page 23 Connecting 6. Select [Next] to complete the connection. Note Speakers may be not connected if the distance between the speaker (Main) connected by LAN cable and the speaker (Add) to be connected is too far. In this case, you can use Music Flow R1 to extend the range of the signal.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Speakers To Your Network With A Music Flow R1

    Connecting Connecting the speakers to 1. Attach the Music Flow R1’s power cord to the power port on the rear of the Music Flow R1 your Network with a Music and then plug the power cord into an electrical Flow R1 outlet.
  • Page 25 Connecting 5. 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 Network status LED stops blinking and stays white. 7. Select [Next] to complete the connection. 6.
  • Page 26 If speakers are connected wireless only, it is recommended that security mode of your y The Music Flow R1 is not included and it can be access point is set to OPEN or AES. purchased nearest LG Electronics store.
  • Page 27 Connecting 1. Connect the speaker (Main) to your home 5. Press the button on the rear of the Bridge network. (page 12) (R1). Then Network status LED blinks white and red alternately. 2. Attach the Music Flow R1’s power cord to the power port on the rear of the Music Flow R1, and then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 You can use the Music Flow R1 as a wireless network range extender. y The Music Flow R1 is not included and it can be purchased nearest LG Electronics store. y If the connection fails, run the application again and follow the instructions in the application guide on your smart device to connect to the speaker and the Music Flow R1.

  • Page 29: Operating

    Operating Basic Operations Using volume wheel Using /F button Move your finger clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume. Power On Touch the 1/!/ button. Standby mode Touch and hold the 1/!/ button for 5 seconds. (page 49) Note The speaker switches to the standby mode if there is no music playback or no button...

  • Page 30: Enjoying The Music With Music Flow Player App

    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 31: Overview Of The Side Menu

    Operating Overview of the side menu Playing a song 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 [Home] menu. 2.
  • Page 32 Operating Managing a playlist 5. Select the desired song. Then selected song is displayed and played. On an album screen, tap the [ ] of the desired song. The pull down menu appears. Note If the speaker is not selected, the selecting speaker pop-up appears.

  • Page 33: Overview Of Playback

    Operating Overview of Playback Selecting Sound effect This speaker has a number of pre-set surround You can confirm and adjust various information on sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode the playback screen. by tapping [ The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

  • Page 34: Group Playback

    Operating Group Playback Sound Effect Description You can enjoy the sound without You can group multiple speakers linked to the Standard equalizer effect. Music Flow Player app and play the same music through all the connected speakers in the same The Bass is Bass Blast.
  • Page 35 Operating 1. Select [Connected Speakers] on the side menu 4. The speakers is ready to group playback. of Music Flow Player app. Note 2. Connected speakers appear. y If the speakers are not grouped, you can Select the [ ] on the speaker desired song enjoy different music on each speaker.

  • Page 36: 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. Note y It is not supported when you go out of the house with your smart device.
  • Page 37 Operating Changing the active speaker to a different speaker without a pause You can change the playing speaker to the another speaker which is in the room you are in now using NFC tagging. Note y Music Flow Player app should be displayed on the smart device’s screen.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Installing “Music Flow Player” App on page 10. 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 40: Usage Examples

    Operating Usage Examples Mood station Audio quick button Coming home Audio Commands list...

  • Page 41: Setting The Speaker With Music Flow Player App

    Operating Setting the Speaker Overview of setting menu with Music Flow Player 1. Launch Music Flow Player app on your smart device. 2. Select [Settings] on the side menu. 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]...

  • Page 42: [General] Menu

    Operating [General] Menu [Speakers] Menu You can adjust speakers connected to your Sets for easier use of the speaker. network. 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.) User Guide This function allows you to display or delete the...

  • Page 43: [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 44: [Account Management] Menu

    Operating [Account management] Menu Manages various social networking service and online streaming service. Note In case of Music Flow Player app for iOS, social networking service is supported with iOS 6.0 or later. [Update] Menu Updates the speaker to the latest version. App version info.

  • Page 45: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Operating Using a Bluetooth 1. Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. touch 1/!/ button on the speaker to select Wireless Technology bluetooth mode. Then Bluetooth status LED starts to blink with white. About Bluetooth Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology for short range connection.

  • Page 46: Nfc For Easy Pairing (Android Only)

    Operating NFC for Easy Pairing (Android Only) You can connect NFC-enabled android devices to the speaker with Bluetooth function. 1. Activate the NFC feature on your NFC-enabled android device. 2. Touch 1/!/ button to turn on the speaker. 3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled smart device over the mark on the speaker.

  • Page 47: 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. 1. Double-click the “Music Flow PC Software” icon. If necessary, select your region. 2. Click [ ] icon in the upper-right-hand corner 2.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 Touch and hold the button until you hear Option 1.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The power does not turn Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? y Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not Is there static electricity in the air? work when the button is y Disconnect the power plug and connect it again.

  • Page 51: Network

    Troubleshooting Network Symptoms Cause & Solution Cannot connect the The wireless communication may be interrupted from household devices that speaker to your home are using radio frequencies. Move the speaker away from them. network. Media servers are not y The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. Turn off displayed on the device the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media server.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Appendix

    Some DRM-loaded files are not supported on The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned this speaker. 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.

  • Page 54: About Status Led's Condition

    Appendix About Status LED’s Condition Bluetooth Condition Color Waiting for Bluetooth pairing Blinks Bluetooth paired Network Condition Color Waiting for network connection Blinks Connected Connecting Blinks (Wi-Fi SETUP button is pressed) Connecting Blinks (ADD button is pressed) Standby mode Network standby mode Grouping set (First group was set) Note y When you set the group at first,...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General 200 - 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz Power requirements 14 W Power consumption Networked standby : 5.4 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 125 mm x 175 mm x 115 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 2.0 kg Operating temperature...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 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 59: Open Source Software Notice

    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 60 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.

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