LG Music Flow SH7 Specification sheet

ENGLISH
SIMPLE MANUAL
SMART Hi-Fi
AUDIO
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
SH7
*MFL68899995* www.lg.com
SH7
Wireless Multi-room Sound Bar

1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
Getting Started
1
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 ash 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 sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
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.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service center.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the appliance. The Power Plug is the disconnecting
device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
remain readily accessible.
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. Do not
dispose of batteries or battery together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.

Table of Contents 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
4 – Wireless subwoofer connection
5 Front panel
5 Rear panel
6 Remote control
2 Connecting to your TV
7 Connecting to your TV
7 – 1. Optical connection
7 – 2. HDMI (ARC) connection
7 – 3. Wireless LG Sound Sync connection
3 Using Multi-Room
8 Multi-Room Network Setup
8 – Step 1. Home Network Requirement
9 – Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App
and Media Server
10 – Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup
12 – Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)
13 – Using the Bridge
14 Enjoying Multiple MUSIC flow Product
14 – 1. Home Cinema Mode (Surround Sound
Mode)
14 – 2. Grouping Mode
14 – 3. L/R Stereo Mode
4 Using External device
15 Using External device
15 – 1. HDMI Input connection
15 – 2. PORTABLE IN connection
15 – 3. BLUETOOTH® connection
5 Troubleshooting
16 Troubleshooting
6 Appendix
20 Mounting the main unit on a wall
21 About Status LED’s Condition
21 Specification
21 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE
INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Some of the content in this manual may differ from Music Flow Player app depending on the application’s
version.

Getting Started4
Getting Started
1
Unpacking
Unit Remote Control
and Batteries
Cable Holder Subwoofer Adapter and
power cord
Simple Manual Optical cable Wall brackets
and screws
Wall bracket
install guide
LAN cable
yWhen mounting this unit on a wall, refer to page 20.
yDepending on the region, the supplied accessories may differ.
Wireless subwoofer connection
Subwoofer
1. Connect the power cord of the main unit and the wireless subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn them on and the wireless subwoofer will be automatically connected. When the connection is
completed, you can see the green LED on the subwoofer.
If you have trouble to connect the wireless subwoofer, refer to page 16.

Getting Started 5
Getting Started
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A
LED indicator: Shows connection status.
(Page 21)
yWhite (blinking): waiting for network
connection
yWhite (staying on): network connection is
completed.
yWhite (Dimmed): standby mode with network
connection.
yGreen (staying on): the rst group was set.
yRed (staying on): standby mode without
network connection
B
Display window
C
Remote sensor
D
The buttons are located on the rear.
Front panel
A1/! (Standby/On)
F (Function): Selects the function and input
source. (OPTICAL / HDMI IN / WI-FI / BT READY /
LG TV / PORTABLE)
-/+(Volume)
(Wi-Fi): Connects initial MUSICflow
product to your network wirelessly.
(Add): Adds the additional MUSICflow
product to your network.
(In case that one or more MUSICflow product is
connected.)
BDC IN (AC adapter input)
COPTICAL IN connectors
DPORTABLE IN connector
EUSB (Service only) : S/W download connector
FHDMI OUT (TV ARC) : Connect to HDMI IN
(ARC) on TV.
GHDMI IN
HLAN port
Rear panel
HDMI OUT
(TV ARC) HDMI IN LAN

Getting Started6
Getting Started
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Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4and 5
matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF (standby
mode).
F (Function): Selects the function and the input
source. (OPTICAL / HDMI IN / WI-FI / BT READY /
LG TV / PORTABLE)
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
(Night mode) : Set Night mode to On to reduce
the sound intensity and improve neness and
softness.
:Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-
woofer.
+/- (VOL): Adjusts speaker volume.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • •
C/V (Skip) : Skips Fast backward or Forward.
dM (Play/Pause) : Starts playback or pauses
playback.
You can use these playback buttons after
play music by “Music Flow Player” App or PC
software.
, Note
DRC : Turns on or off DRC function.
yDRC (Dynamic Range Control) : Make the sound
clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby
Digital only).
REPEAT : Listen to your music repeatedly.
yPress and hold REPEAT on the remote control
for about 3 seconds, you can see the connected
bluetooth device name on the bluetooth function.
AUTO VOL : Turns on or off the AUTO VOLUME
mode.
yWhen the output sound is too loud or too low,
press this button on the remote control. So you
can enjoy the sound with appropriate levels.
AV SYNC : Synchronizes the audio and video.
yWhen receiving audio signals from TV, sound and
images may not be matched. In the case, this
function can adjust the delay time.
y Press AV SYNC then use C/V to control
the time which you can set at between 0 and 300
ms.
yTo control the TV remote control function, press
and hold AV SYNC on the remote control for
about 3 seconds.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specied time.
AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER
function.
yIf your TV or an external device is connected to
Optical Input connector(s) on the unit and when
you turn on your TV or an external device, this unit
recognizes the input signal and selects the optical
function. You can hear the sound from your device.
yTo use the Auto display off function, press and
hold AUTO POWER on the remote control for
about 3 seconds.

2 Connecting to your TV
Connecting to your TV 7
Connecting to your TV
2
Connecting to your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV among Optical, HDMI or
Wireless connection.
1. Optical connection
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an OPTICAL cable.
2. Set up the sound output of TV to OPTICAL output. (For details, reference your TV user manual.)
Note: If your LG TV is supported LG Sound Sync (LG TV with the logo). Set up the sound output
of TV to LG Sound Sync (Optical). (For details, reference your TV user manual.)
3. Set the input source of this unit to OPTICAL using OPTICAL or FUNC button.
2. HDMI (ARC) connection
If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can enjoy the TV
audio through the speakers of this unit without connecting the optical cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT (TV ARC) jack on the unit to HDMI IN (ARC) jack on the TV using an HDMI cable
(Type A, High speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet).
TV : HDMI IN (ARC) Sound Bar : HDMI OUT (TV ARC)
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
IN
2. Set up the sound output of TV to HDMI (ARC). (For details, reference your TV user manual.)
3. ARC function is automatically selected when ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what kind of the
function you are using.
3. Wireless LG Sound Sync connection
If you connect this unit to a TV that supports LG Sound Sync (LG TV with the logo), you can enjoy
the TV sound with wireless connection.
1. Turn on the unit and set the input source of this unit to LG TV function using FUNC button.
2. Set up the sound output of TV to LG Sound Sync (Wireless). (For details, reference your LG TV user manual.)
“PAIRED” appears on the display window for about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display
window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.
About
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. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV.

3 Using Multi-Room
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Using Multi-Room
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Multi-Room Network Setup
Step 1. Home Network Requirement
a
b
c
d
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.
d If you want to enjoy music on a media server (PC, Mac or Network Storage), connect the media server to
your home network.
.Caution for Home Network Requirement
yMUSIC ow system communicates over both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz home network supporting 802.11b/g/n
wireless technology.
yWireless signal interference may lead to disconnection of network or stopping playback.
yDepending on the speed of your network, playback of online contents may not work well.
yNetwork connection may not be made with some routers (or modem) from certain internet communication
service providers. In such case, use a router purchased from the general market.
yBecause of a rewall on your PC, Music Flow PC Software may not work well. In this case, disable all your
rewalls and try to connect again. Refer to your rewall’s instruction or website.
yThe network drive cannot congure the shared folder setting.

Using Multi-Room 9
Using Multi-Room
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Step 2. Installing “Music Flow Player” App and Media Server
Installing “Music Flow Player” App
Download “Music Flow Player” on the Apps Store or Google Play Store.
A B
OR
A Type “Music Flow Player” in the search bar and tap “Search”.
B Scan the QR code using the scanning application.
,Note for “Music Flow Player” App
yDepending on the device, “Music Flow Player” app may not work.
yMusic Flow Player app will be available in version of the software as follow;
Android O/S : Ver 4.0 (ICS) (or later)
iOS O/S : Ver 6.0 (or later)
Installing Media Server software on your PC or Mac
Media server software allows you to access audio les 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 nd media server software on support tab.
yWindows : Music Flow PC Software
yMac OS : Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
,Note for using Media Server
yOn your PC or Mac, you must share the folder contained Audio content to play them on MUSIC ow system.
yOn your NAS device, you also must change the settings of your NAS device to ensure that DLNA server is
enabled.
yOn your Firewall software, you may also need to change the settings of your rewall software to ensure that
Windows le sharing is not blocked.
Simple Connection (EZ Setup)
Preparation
yFor Simple Connection, Wi-Fi network condition is needed.
yMake sure that the Bluetooth setting on your smart device in on.
ySimple Connection is supported by Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (or higher).
For Simple Connection, follow the direction on the screen of “Music Flow Player” app.

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Using Multi-Room
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Step 3. Initial Multi-Room Setup
When installing the MUSIC ow product for the rst time, you can choose two types of connection as below.
Option 1. Wired connection (MUSIC flow Mesh Network Connection)
Connect one of MUSIC ow products (sound bar, speaker or bridge) to the home router using LAN cable.
Then you can connect the additional MUSIC ow products (Optional) to your home network wirelessly (MUSIC
ow Mesh Network). Refer to “Step 4. Add Speakers (Optional)” on page 12.
If you have a bridge
Bridge (Wired Connection) à Sound bar (Add speaker) à Other speakers (Add speaker)
If you do not have a bridge
Sound bar (Wired Connection) à Other speakers (Add speaker)
LAN Cable
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. Connect LAN cable from router to any one of the MUSIC flow products (sound bar, speaker or bridge).
5. Power on the MUSIC flow product and wait until you see a white LED become solid.
6. If you install successfully, update speaker software to the latest:
[Home àSettings à Version Info.]
mTip
Separated from the router’s Wi-Fi environment, composes wireless network among MUSIC ow products.
Using MUSIC ow mesh network, Wireless coverage is expanded, which offers stable music streaming service.
In the below case, MUSIC ow Mesh Network connection is recommended.
1. When the Wi-Fi coverage cannot reach whole house because home router performance is unstable.
(In case that your home router supports only 802.11 b/g 2.4 GHz.)
2. When you want to enjoy MUSIC flow system in stable wireless network environment.
3. When you want to use in below mode.
1) Multi-Room & Group-play Mode
2) Home Cinema Mode