Mini Hi-Fi System OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mini Hi-Fi

System

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

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1 Getting Started

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2 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 sufficient 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 confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should 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 should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

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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 specification 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 fire. 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. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or 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 shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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4 Table of Contents

Table of Contents


2 Safety Information

6 Unique Features

6 Accessories

7 Playable file Requirement

7 – Music file requirement

7 – Compatible USB Devices

7 – USB device requirement

8 Remote control

10 Front panel

12 Rear panel

13 Use of Tripod

2 Connecting

15 Optional Equipment Connection

15 – AUX IN Connection

15 – PORT. IN Connection

16 – USB Connection

16 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

17 Basic Operations

17 – Searching for a folder

18 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file

18 – AUTO DJ playback

19 – Programmed Playback

19 – Deleting Programmed list

20 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology

20 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices

21 – Using Bluetooth App

24 Radio Operations

24 – Listening to the radio

24 – Improving poor FM reception

24 – Presetting the Radio Stations

24 – Deleting all the saved stations

25 Other Operations

25 – Turn off the sound temporarily

25 – Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG)

25 – DEMO

25 – Using Microphone

26 – Switching on and off the speaker light

26 Sound adjustment

26 – Setting the surround mode

27 – Setting the USER EQ

27 Setting the Clock

27 – Setting the Clock through “LG

Bluetooth Remote” App

28 – Using your player as an alarm clock

28 – Sleep Timer Setting

28 – Dimmer

28 – Auto power down

29 Advanced Operations

29 – Recording to USB


4 Troubleshooting

31 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

32 General specifications

33 Maintenance

33 – Handling the Unit

33 Trademarks and Licenses

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Unique Features

Bluetooth

Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,

Notebook, etc.)

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

LG Bluetooth Remote

You can control this unit with your Android device via Bluetooth. This unit and your device must be paired for Bluetooth. Visit “Google Android Market

(Google Play Store)” or use the QR code shown below to search for “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. For detailed information, refer to page 21-23.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote Control (1)

FM Antenna (1)

Batteries (2)

AM Antenna (1)

(Android OS)


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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

MP3/WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows.

y File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma” y Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) y Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA) y Maximum files : Under 999 y Maximum folders : Under 99

Compatible USB Devices

y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

y USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1. y The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.

USB device requirement

y Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

y Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only

FAT(16/ 32) file system is supported.) y This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 1,000 or more.

y External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices or hard type USB devices are not supported.

y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

y Some USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control

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1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.

PRESET.FOLDER W/S :

- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA files. When a

USB containing MP3/WMA files in several folders is being played, press PRESET.FOLDER W/S to select the folder you want to play.

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

MUTE @ : Mutes the sound.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

PROGRAM/MEMORY :

- Stores radio stations.

- Creates a playlist you want to listen to.

USB REC : USB direct recording.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at a specified time.

(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by half.)

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the

Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries with 4 and 5 matched correctly.


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REPEAT (MENU) : Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly.

TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.

C/V :

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a file.

Z ENTER :

- Stops playback or recording.

- Cancels DELETE function.

d/M :

- Starts or pauses playback.

INFO : Sees informations about your music. An MP3 file often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,

Artist, Album or Time information.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more information refer to the page 18

DELETE :

- Deletes MP3/WMA files.

- Deletes a song on Programmed playback list.

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0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered files or preset number.

CLOCK : For setting the clock and checking the time.

REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.

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SET : Confirms the setting.

ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn

USB play and TUNER reception on at a desired time.

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Front panel

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a Display window b MIC 1/2 jack

MIC VOL.

PORT. IN jack c 1 /!(Power) d MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts speaker volume.

e AUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more informaion refer to the page 18) f X-FLASH LED

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NFC allows you to install and open “LG

Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.

h Remote control receiver i T

Starts or pauses playback.

I

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

Y/U

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

j USB 1/2 Port

You can play or record sound files by connecting the USB device.

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USB REC

Records to USB.

l FILE SEARCH

Selects a file on USB function.

m BASS/MIDDLE/TREBLE

Adjusts the sound level when setting USER EQ.

n BASS BLAST

Selects the BASS BLAST or BYPASS sound directly.

o FUNCTION

Selects the function and input source.

USER EQ/DEMO

- Controls sound register.

- Shows demo.

X-FLASH/SET

- Selects a X-FLASH mode.

- Confirms the setting.

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Rear panel

a b c d a Power cord

> Caution y Connect the power cord to wall outlet directly if possible. Or when you use an extension cable, it is highly recommended to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A or 230 V / 15 A , otherwise the unit may not operate properly because of the lack of power supply.

y Do not overload the extension cord with excessive electrical load.

b Vent Hole c AUX IN connectors (L/R) d ANTENNA (FM, AM)


Use of Tripod

You can mount the unit on a tripod.

> Caution y Extend the tripod legs as much as possible and tighten up the screw securely.

y Before connecting with the unit, you must fix a tripod hard for not shaking.

1. Put down the unit to connect with the tripod.

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3. Fix the unit to the tripod with the screw.

Tighten up the screw underneath the unit.

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2. After setting the tripod, insert a top of a recommended tripod to a hole underneath the unit.

4. Make the tripod stand upright carefully.

When you make the tripod stand upright, you hold a body of the unit for avoiding unit’s toppling.

Safety pin

> Caution

Use the safety pin for fixing center column all the time.


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, Note y If you use a tripod, use the tripod only for speaker.

y Before buying a tripod, check the specifications for maximum bearing load of the center column.

(Net weight : about 16.5 kg.) y When using the tripod, install the tripod with their legs fully opened and use a tripod as low as possible for safety use.

y You should pull the center column to the maximum only in case of need.

y Mount only one unit on each tripod.

y Do not try to extent the tripod legs outside over its allowed range.

y Make sure the tripod is correctly assembled and all its components are tightly connected.

y Do not try to assemble the tripod if parts are missing or defective.

y After installation, check whether the unit is fixed firmly on the tripod or not. y Do not place the unit on an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

y Add weight such as sand bags around the tripod legs to prevent them from falling over.

y You should limit people around the unit while using this unit with tripod.

Otherwise it may result in malfunction and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

y Standing on the stool to reach unit control panel is risky and might lead to injuries.

, Note y Do not put or attach other objects on the tripod.

y Do not shake or push the unit when the tripod is installed.

y Refrain from moving around the tripod after unit is installed.

y Remove the units from all connected cables of the tripods before moving the tripods or adjusting their height.

y When transporting or moving the unit, always use two or more people.

y When you use the tripod, use an extension cord. always be careful the movement of cable.

y It is prohibited to use this unit outside.

(Indoor use only) y Do not expose the unit to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

y When using the external input cable(Mic, etc.) after installation the unit on the tripod, external input cable can cause the unit to falldown.


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Optional Equipment

Connection

AUX IN Connection

Connect an output of auxiliary device(Camcoder,

TV, Player, etc.) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector.

If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

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PORT. IN Connection

Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP, etc.) to the

PORT. IN connector.

MP3 player etc.

Portable cable

Audio cable

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Rear panel

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DVD, Blu-ray player, etc.

Listening to music from your portable player or external device

The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable player or external device.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN connector of the unit.

Or

Connect the external device to the AUX IN connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 on the remote control or 1 /! on the unit.

3. Select the PORTABLE or AUX function by pressing FUNCTION.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and start it playing.

, Note

If it is get over input than the input spec

(refer to page 32), the unit might be off automatically to protect itself.

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USB Connection

Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the

USB ports on the unit.

USB device

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio.

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector.

AM antenna

FM antenna

, Note

Removing the USB device from the unit :

1. Choose a different function/mode or press Z ENTER on the remote control or I on the unit twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Rear panel

, Note y To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the unit and other components.

y Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.


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Basic Operations

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or on the unit.

To

Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching for a section within a file

Selecting a file directly

Skipping to the next/ previous file

Do this

Press Z ENTER on the remote control or I on the unit.

Press d/M on the remote control or T on the unit.

Press d/M on the remote control or T on the unit during playback.

Press C/V on the remote control or Y/U on the unit during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.

Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on the remote control to go to the desired file directly.

During playback,

(1) By using C/V buttons :

Press C/V to go to the next file or to return to the beginning of the current file.

Press C twice briefly to step back to the previous file.

Playing repeatedly or randomly

(2) By using FILE SEARCH knob :

Rotate FILE SEARCH and press d/M to play the file.

Press REPEAT(MENU) on the remote control repeatedly, the display will be changed in the following order.

RPT1 -> RPT DIR -> RPT ALL ->

RANDOM -> OFF

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*DIR : Directory y When you play Program list, only RPT 1 and

RPT ALL are available. y Even after restarting the unit or swithching one function to another, you can listen to music from the point where it’s last been played.

Searching for a folder

1. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control repeatedly until a desired folder appears in the display window.

2. Press d/M to play it. The first file of the folder will be played.

, Note y USB Folders/Files are recognized as below.

ROOT FOLDER

FILE

FOLDER1

FOLDER3

FILE 5

FILE 6

FILE 7

FOLDER4 FOLDER7 FILE 8

FILE 9

FILE 10

FILE 3

FILE 4

FOLDER8

FOLDER2

FOLDER5

FOLDER6

FILE 11

FILE 12

FILE 13

FILE 14

FILE 1

FILE 2 y If there is no file in a folder, the folder will not appear.

y Folders will be presented as the following order;

ROOT FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3 FOLDER

7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5 FOLDER 6 y File will be played from $ file No.1 to $ file

No.14 one by one.

y Files and folders will be presented in order recorded and may be presented differently according to the record circumstances.

y *ROOT : The first screen you can see when a computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.

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Deleting an MP3/WMA file

You can delete file, folder or format by pressing

DELETE. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only)

1. - Select the file you want to delete and press

DELETE on the remote control.

- Press and hold DELETE to format the USB device.

Or

Press DELETE repeatedly during selecting the

MP3/WMA file.

The display changes in the following order.

- DEL FILE : Deletes file

- DEL DIR : Deletes folder

- FORMAT : Formats USB

2. To delete file/folder or format, press d/M on the remote control or press T on the unit.

3. If you want to exit the current mode, press

Z ENTER on the remote control or press I on the unit.

> Caution y Do not extract the USB device during operation. (play, delete, etc.) y Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss.

y The delete function may not be supported according to the USB status. (lock etc.)

AUTO DJ playback

Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. It equalizes volume across files for uninterrupted playback.

Press AUTO DJ on the remote control or unit repeatedly, the display changes as followings.

RANDOM (AUTO DJ RANDOM) -> REPEAT ALL

(AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL) -> (AUTO DJ OFF)

Mode

OFF

RANDOM

REPEAT

Display

Window

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(AUTO DJ OFF)

RANDOM

(AUTO DJ

RANDOM)

RPT

(AUTO DJ

SEQUENT IAL)

Description

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The music is played randomly on this mode.

The music is played repeatedly on this mode.

, Note y It is not supported on the AUTO DJ mode to search for a section within a file or to play repeatedly or randomly.

y If you move to other functions or stop the music using I on the unit (or Z ENTER on the remote control) on AUTO DJ mode,

AUTO DJ function will be disable.

y AUTO DJ function is not supported in the music file whose length is less than 60 seconds.

y During recording, AUTO DJ function is not available.

y Only AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when played Program list.


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Programmed Playback

The Program function enables you to make a playlist of your favourite files from the USB device.

A playlist of up to 20 files can be entered for each media. (USB1,USB2) Possible to save a total of 40 files.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control in stop status.

2. Press C/V on the remote control to select a file.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to save and select a next file.

4. Repeat steps 2-3 to store other files.

(You can modify the list by pressing

PRESET·FOLDER W/S to select the program number.)

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY once again.

To play the programmed list, press d/M after you make the list.

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When making or modifying the programmed list, REPEAT mode is off.

Deleting Programmed list

Deleting function is worked only on the edit mode.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control in stop status.

2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY or PRESET·FOLDER W/S repeatedly.

3. Press DELETE while a song is selected.

, Note y Programmed list is cleared in the case below.

- Removing the USB device.

- Deleting or recording music files in the

USB device.

y Program is switched off in the case below.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Turning off and on the unit.

- Operating the numeric buttons on the remote control.

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Using a Bluetooth wireless technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology for short range connection.

The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms.

Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® wireless technology does not incur any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology can be operated via the Cascade if the connection was made via Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop,

PDA.

Bluetooth Profiles

In order to use Bluetooth® wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.

This unit is compatible with following profile.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your

Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.

1. Select the Bluetooth function by using the

FUNCTION.

“BT READY” appears on the display window.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the pairing operation. When searching for this unit with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices found may appear in the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears as “LG MINI(XX:XX)” .

, Note

XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address.

For example, if your unit has a BT address such as 9C:02:98:4A: F7:08, you will see “LG

MINI(F7:08)” on your Bluetooth device.

3. Enter the PIN code.

PIN code : 0000

4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “BT PAIR” will appear on the display window and bluetooth indicator will be lit up.

, Note

Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some device have a different pairing way.

5. Listen to music.

To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

According to your mobile phone’s volume level, the volume level of Bluetooth will be adjusted.

, Note y Sound from the main set can be distorted if you raise the volume of Bluetooth device up to two-thirds or more.

y When you use the bluetooth function, adjust the volume of a bluetooth device to a proper level to listen to.


, Note y When using Bluetooth® technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance.

However it may not work well in the case below :

- There is a obstacle between the unit and the bluetooth device.

- There is a device using same frequency with Bluetooth® technology such as a medical equipment, a microwave or a wireless LAN device.

y You should connect your Bluetooth device to this unit again when you restart it.

y The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave.

y You cannot control the Bluetooth device with this unit.

y Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

y Depending on the type of the device, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

y You can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc.

y When not connected the Bluetooth, “BT” and

“BT READY” appears on the control panel.

y When someone stands and interrupts communication between Bluetooth device and the player, the connection will be disconnected.

y The more distant between the unit and the bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes. y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected, connect the bluetooth device to the unit again.

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Using Bluetooth App

, Note

Only Android OS is available to use

“LG Bluetooth remote” app with this unit.

About “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

“LG Bluetooth Remote” app brings a suite of new features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

1. Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.

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(Android OS)

2. Tap an icon for installation.

3. Tap an icon for downloading.

, Note y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device has a scanning software application. If you don’t have one, download one from “Google

Android Market. (Google Play Store)”


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Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through “Google Android Market

(Google Play Store)”

1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play

Store)” icon.

2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Bluetooth

Remote” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG

Bluetooth Remote” to start downloading

Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

5. Tap an icon for downloading.

, Note y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is equipped with “Google Android Market

(Google Play Store)”.

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through NFC

NFC allows you to install and open “LG Bluetooth

Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.

1. Activates the NFC feature of your NFC-enabled phone.

2. Turn on the unit.

3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled phone over the unit.

- If “LG Bluetooth Remote” app is not installed on your NFC-enabled phone, the linked screen with

“LG Bluetooth Remote“ app is displayed.

, Note y You must activate the NFC feature of your

NFC-enabled phone.

y If your NFC-enabled phone’s screen is locked, it will not read the NFC.

y If your smart phone case is plated with chrome, NFC is unavailable. Depending on your case’s material or thickness, NFC may not be read well.

y If “LG Bluetooth Remote” app is already installed in your NFC-enabled phone, it will display the screen for choosing to activate

“LG Bluetooth Remote” app.


Activate Bluetooth with “LG

Bluetooth Remote” App

“LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your bluetooth device to this unit.

1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and go to the main menu.

2. Tap [Setting] and select the unit you want.

3. If you want to get more information to operate, tap [Setting] and [Help].

, Note y BT app will be available in the software version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 2.3.3 (or later) y This unit does not support the multi-pairing.

If this unit is already connected with other

Bluetooth device, disconnect that device and then try again.

y If you use “LG Bluetooth Remote” app for operation, there would be some differences between “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and the supplied remote control. Use the supplied remote control as necessary.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG

Bluetooth Remote” app may not work.

y The connection you’ve made may be disconnected if you select other application or change the setting of the connected device via “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. In such a case, please check the connection status.

y After connection of Bluetooth app, music may be output from your device. In this case, try connecting procedure again.

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Radio Operations

Be sure that both FM and AM antenna are connected. (Refer to the page 16)

Listening to the radio

1. Press FUNCTION until FM or AM appears in the display window.

The last received station is tuned in.

2. Auto tuning :

Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control or Y/U on the unit for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.

Or

Manual tuning :

Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or

Y/U on the unit repeatedly.

3. Adjust the volume by rotating volume knob on the unit or by pressing VOL +/- on the remote control repeatedly.

Improving poor FM reception

Adjust the antenna to improve the reception when the radio has poor reception.

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Press FUNCTION until FM or AM appears in the display window.

2. Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or

Y/U on the unit to select a desired frequency.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY. A preset number will blink in the display window.

4. Press PRESET.FOLDER W/S to select the preset number you want.

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY. The station is stored.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.

7. To listen a preset station, press PRESET.FOLDER

W/S or 0 to 9 numerical buttons.

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY for two seconds.

“ERASEALL” will flash up on the unit display.

2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to erase all the saved radio stations.


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Other Operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTE@ on the remote control to mute your sound.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the “MUTE” will appear in the display window.

To cancel it, press MUTE@again or change the volume level.

Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG)

While playing an MP3 file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing INFO.

DEMO

In the power off state, it demonstrates the function on display window and a display by pressing

USER EQ/DEMO.

To cancel the DEMO, press it again.

, Note y While DEMO, this unit will keep DEMO status even if you unplug the power cord connection.

y You can enjoy other functions during the DEMO. Then the DEMO will pause to temporary.

- Without input key in 10 sec, the DEMO will play back automatically.

Using Microphone

It is available on the function as follows : USB,

Bluetooth, AUX, Portable-In, FM, AM.

1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.

2. Play the music you want.

3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating MIC VOL. clockwise or unclockwise on the unit.

, Note y When not using the microphone, set the

MIC VOL. to minimum or turn off the MIC and remove the microphone from the

MIC jack.

y If the microphone is set too near the speaker, a howling sound may be produced.

In this case, move the microphone away from the speaker or decrease the sound level by using the MIC VOL. y If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this case, rotate MIC VOL. to minimum.

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Switching on and off the speaker light

You can select various types of the speaker light by pressing X-FLASH/SET on the unit.

Press X-FLASH/SET on the unit repeatedly, the speaker lightening changes as followings. Red LED

Lighting -> Red LED Off, White LED Blinking -> Red

LED Lighting, White LED Blinking -> OFF

Step

OFF

Lighting

-

Description

-

Step1

Step2

Red LED Lighting,

White LED Off

Red LED Off,

White LED

Blinking

Depending on the beat, the Red LED is blinking.

Regardless of the beat, the White

LED is blinking.

Step3

Red LED Lighting,

White LED

Blinking

Depending on the beat, the Red LED is blinking.

Regardless of the beat, the White

LED is blinking.

, Note y The RED LED may not work properly according to Low Input level or connected external device. (Low Volume, Device Type,

Play sound source, connection mode, etc.) y The RED LED is the LED lights up only during operation. (playback, USB playback,

Radio Listening and other external input)

Sound adjustment

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a sound mode you want by using SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.

The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

On Display

NATURAL

Local

Specialization equalizer

(optional)

AUTO EQ

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

ROCK

MP3 - OPT

BASS BLAST

LOUDNESS

FOOT BALL

BYPASS

Description

You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.

Regionally optimized sound effect. (FORRO/FUNK/

SERTANEJO/DANGDUT/ARABIC/

PERSIAN/INDIA/REGUETON/

MERENGUE/SALSA/SAMBA/

CUMBIA/AFRO)

Realizes the sound equalizer that is the most similar to the genre of which is included in the MP3

ID3 tag of song files.

This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual pop, classic, jazz or rock concert.

This function is optimized for compressible MP3 file. It improves the treble sound.

Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect.

Improves the bass and treble sound.

This program lends an atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are in football stadium.

You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect.


, Note y On some speakers, sound may not be heard or heard in low sound depending on the sound mode.

y By pressing BASS BLAST on the unit you can directly select the BYPASS or

BASS BLAST sound.

y By pressing REGIOEN EQ on the remote control, you can directly select various latin equalizers.

Setting the USER EQ

You can listen to music with equalizer by adjusting the sound level yourself.

1. Press USER EQ/DEMO. “USER EQ” is displayed.

2. Turn the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs to adjust the sound level.

3. To finish the setting, press X-FLASH/SET on the unit.

, Note

Turning the knobs clockwise increases the level, counterclockwise decreases the level.

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Setting the Clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold CLOCK.

3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the remote control.

- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00

(for a 24 hour display)

4. Press SET to confirm your selection.

5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the remote control.

6. Press SET.

7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on the remote control.

8. Press SET.

Setting the Clock through “LG

Bluetooth Remote” App

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app on your Android device. (see page 21 - 23)

Your unit’s clock will be automatically synchronized with your device by activating Bluetooth connection through “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.

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Using your player as an alarm clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold ALARM.

3. Press C/V on the remote control to change the hours and minutes and press SET to save.

4. Press C/V on the remote control to select function and press SET to save.

5. Press C/V on the remote control to change the volume and press SET to save. The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm.

, Note y If you set the clock time, you can check the time by pressing CLOCK even when the player is turned off.

y If you set the clock time and alarm, you can check the alarm icon “(“ by pressing

CLOCK even when the player is turned off.

y If you set the clock time and alarm, you can check the alarm icon “(“ and setting informaiton by pressing ALARM even when the unit is turned off.

y Press ALARM, you can selects a ALARM on mode.

Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time, the unit will be turned off.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press

SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

, Note y You can check the remaining time before the unit is turned off.

y Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window.

Dimmer

Press SLEEP once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP repeatedly until dim off.

Auto power down

This unit will turn off itself to save electric consumption in the case were main unit is not connected to external device and is not used for 20 minutes.

So does this unit after six hours since Main unit has been connected to other device using analogue input.


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Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB.

(USB, AUX, PORTABLE, FM, AM)

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function in which you want to record by pressing FUNCTION.

One file recording. - You can record to USB after playing a file you want.

All files recording. - You can record to USB after stop.

Programmed Playback list recording. - After showing Programmed Playback list, you can record it to USB.

(Refer to the page 19)

3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the remote control or USB REC on the unit.

- If you connect both USB1 and USB2, press

USB REC on the remote control or

USB REC on the unit when USB1 or USB2 which you want to record blinks in the display window.

4. To stop recording, press I on the unit or

Z ENTER on the remote control.

, Note

You can record various sound using Mic.

Output may differ depending on the volume.

(Only TUNER, AUX, PORTABLE)

To select recording bit rate

1. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control for longer than 3 seconds.

2. Press C/V on the remote control or

Y/U on the unit to select a bit rate.

3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control to finish the setting.

Dubbing USB to USB

You can do dubbing a various sound source in

USB1 to USB2 on USB function.

1. Connect a USB device including desired sound files to USB1.

2. Connect another USB device to USB2.

3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control.

4. To stop recording, press I on the unit or

Z ENTER on the remote control.

The making of unauthorized copies of copyprotected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.

This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

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Pausing recording

During recording, press d/M on the remote control or T on the unit to pause recording. Press it again to restart recording.

(Only TUNER, AUX, PORTABLE)


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, Note y It is not supported to record music stored on bluetooth device.

y During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound.

y You cannot record in AUTO DJ mode.

y When you stop recording during playback, the file that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA files) y Do not remove the USB device or turn off the unit during USB recording. If does not, an incomplete file may be made and not deleted on PC.

y If USB recording does not work, the message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL” or “NO REC” is displayed on the display window.

y Multi card reader device or External HDD can not be used for USB recording.

y A file is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when you record for a long term.

y You may not store more than 999 files.

y It’ll be stored as follows.

MP3/WMA

The other source* TUNER

TUNER : The current recording frequency is shown.

* : AUX, PORTABLE and the like.


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Troubleshooting 31

Troubleshooting

Problem

No Power.

No sound.

Cause & Solution

y The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.

y Check whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

y Check whether you select right function.

Press FUNCTION and check the selected function.

The unit does not work properly.

y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.

y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

y The antenna is positioned or connected poorly.

Connect the antenna securely.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in properly.

y The signal strength of the radio station is too weak.

Tune to the station manually.

y No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared. (when tuning by scanning preset channels)

Preset some radio stations, see page 24 for details.

y The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7 m).

The remote control does not work properly.

y There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

Remove the obstacle.

y The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

No speaker light y Check the speaker light effects by pressing X-FLASH/SET.

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32 Appendix

General specifications

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General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net Weight (Approx.)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Bus Power Supply (USB)

Inputs

AUX IN

PORT. IN

Refer to the main label.

Refer to the main label.

395.5 mm x 548 mm x 446 mm

16.5 kg

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

5 % to 90 %

5 V 0 500 mA

1.2 Vrms (1 kHz, 600 Ω, RCA jack, L/R)

0.8 Vrms (3.5 Φ jack, L/R)

Tuner

FM Tuning Range

AM Tuning Range

87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.00 MHz

522 to 1 620 kHz, 520 to 1 710 kHz or 522 to 1 710 kHz

Amplifier

Total

Front

330 W

Mono 330 W (at 1 kHz, 4 Ω)

THD 20 % y Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.


Maintenance

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

Trademarks and

Licenses

Appendix 33

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic devices.

Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth® wireless technology does not incur any charges.

A mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology can be operated via the Cascade if the connection was made via Bluetooth® wireless technology.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned 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.

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