LG MF-FM33E2K Owner’s Manual

PORTABLE MULTIMEDIA
PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: FM33
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice for improvement.
Table of Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . .25-27
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Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Using the neck strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
use the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
connect the USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
disconnect the USB Cable (In the MSC mode)
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Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
To Turn on/off the power . . . . . . . .
Lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . .
General operations of Home menu
Name of each component . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Top, front and bottom views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Right and left views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19
Before installing the operating program . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Installing Win98SW MSC Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34
To play Music screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
To play the music file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
To search the previous or next file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Speed search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
EZ menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34
Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23
To use a portable media device - In the MTP mode . . .20
To download files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
When MP3 Player is connected to PC in MTP
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
To use the removable disc - In the MSC mode . . . . . .23
To download files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Playing video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
To play video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Play / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To play the previous or next video file
Speed search of video files . . . . . . . .
Capture Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EZ menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
To upgrade firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Table of Contents
View Photo File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39
Setting details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-52
View the photo file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
To view the previous or next photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
EZ menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Setup menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Radio (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Battery Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
General setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
View Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42
View Text File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
View the previous or next text file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
EZ menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Voice recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the application program . . . . . . . . . .53
LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LG Media Center - Firmware Updating .
View the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of the Adobe Acrobat Reader
FM radio reception (Optional) . . . . . . . . .44-48
FM broadcasting reception screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
To listen to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
To search the FM radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
To set FM radio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
To search Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
To toggle of channel/frequency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Set/Cancel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
To record FM radio broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
EZ menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-48
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57
http://www.lge.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Supported file specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Features
Portable Data Storage
Brilliant 1.77" Color TFT LCD
Easy storage and transfer of any file type.
Photos and video are reproduced in vivid detail on the
highly portable 260,000 color TFT LCD.
USB 1.1 and 2.0
You can download files at a fast speed.
(USB 2.0 high speed)
File Format Flexibility
- Music: MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV (ADPCM), ASF
- Video: LG AVI (The player can be only played the video files
FM Reception (Optional) (See on page 13)
downloaded via LG Media Center.)
With auto frequency selection feature, you can
conveniently listen to FM radio broadcasting.
- Photo: JPG, BMP
- Text: TXT
LG 3D Sound
MTP / MSC Mode
3D sound effects, low tones, and low frequency sound
provide greater sound quality.
What is the MTP mode? MTP stands for the Media
Transfer Protocol. MTP applies the latest technology of
Microsoft to support the multimedia devices.
Text Viewer
What is the MSC mode? The MSC stands for the Mass
Storage Class. The device in the MSC mode functions
as if the portable memory.
Convenient display of text files (.txt) for reading on the go.
Photo Viewer
Store and display photos on the vivid display for entertaining
slide shows.
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Important safety instructions
Please follow the safety instructions closely to reduce the risk of accidents or damage to equipment.
Safety instructions are divided into Warning and Attention:
Keep this manual in an easily accessible place.
Warning
Not following the instruction may result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Not following the instruction may result in a light accident or damage.
Warnings
Disconnect the AC adapter and the cable in
case of a lightning or thunder. Otherwise, an
electric shock or fire may occur.
Keep this product away from heat.
Do not use this product while driving.
Note that the player may malfunction in an
electrostatic environment.
Do not insert a metallic object (metal stick
or hair pins, etc) or flammable objects in
the product. Do not drop such objects on
the product either.
Use the AC adapter shipped with the product
for the safety purposes.
Don’t listen to music for a long time. It may
damage your hearing.
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Important safety instructions
Cautions
Do not place the player near a magnet or
within the magnetic field.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while operating
the player after connecting MP3 player to your
PC with USB cable. Otherwise, the data may get
lost.
Do not drop an object or give shock on
the product.
Back up important data (Note that the manufacturer is not responsible for the loss of
major data caused by your mistake)
Clean this product with soft cloth.
Do not place an object on the product.
Do not operate the product near water, dust,
or soot.
Keep your computing environment clean and
free.
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the
product.
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Important safety instructions
Converting video file
Supplying Power via USB
MP3 player can be only played the video files downloaded via
LG Media Center.
- If the battery status is low when connecting MP3 player to
your PC with USB cable “Please Wait” message is
displayed for a few minutes and then connected.
For details about downloading, see [Converting video file] of
Help menu on LG Media Center.
USB Mode
MTP Mode
You should download the music file via LG Media Center or
Low Battery
Windows Media Player 10.
Please Wait...
You should download the video file, photo file, and text file
via LG Media Center.
You can copy the data file to Data folder.
- If the battery status is fully discharged, the LCD turns off
for a few minutes even during connecting.
MSC Mode
You can copy the Media file to the Removal Disc. (But you
should download video files via LG Media Center.)
- If your PC is suspended, MP3 player is also suspended.
- If MP3 player is suspended, the LCD turns off and the
charging stops. After an hour, MP3 player turns off automatically.
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Important safety instructions
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC WARNING
FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the product is operated in a residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the product
off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
You could lose the authority to operate this equipment
if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
- This MP3 player is for use only with UL listed personal
computers that have installation instructions detailing user
installation of card cage accessory.
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Important safety instructions
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers 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 should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions
have been adhered to.
- Important Safety Instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety.
- If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
CAUTION
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER MANUAL
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure
personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will
protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain
any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU
MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions.
- All these safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions.
- The safety, operating and use instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
- All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions.
- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
- For example:near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and like.
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Important safety instructions
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus.
- When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
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Important safety instructions
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.
Warning
- The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode
if it is not properly handled of disposed of.
- Replace only with a battery of the type recommended
by LG.
- Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by LG. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Warning
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution
- The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
- Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play appliance.
- Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Industry Canada requirement
- This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
qa la norme à NMB-003 du Canada.
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Important safety instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
The working life of this product is 7 years since
the date of purchase.
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
This product is manufactured to comply with
the EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC
and 2006/95/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should
be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old appliance, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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Package contents
MP3 player
Portable neck strap
Software CD
USB cable
Earphones
Quick Setup Guide
- Contents of the product are subject to change without prior notice for functional improvement.
- FM Radio reception is optional.
Options By Model
Model Names
FM
MF-FM33S
O
MF-FM33E
X
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AC adapter
Package contents
Using the neck strap
The supplied neck strap provides a convenient way
to carry your Portable Digital Player.
1 Rotate the bottom part of neck strap in the direction of
arrow.
2 Separate the bottom part of neck strap as shown on the
picture.
3 Connect the strap to the neck strap holder in the player.
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Name of each component
Top, front and bottom
views
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2
3
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2
3
4
5
- Photo mode: Moves to a
previous photo.
- Setup mode: Exits the setup mode.
- Total List mode: Exits the total
list mode.
Earphones jack
Portable neck strap holder
USB port
LCD
* 5 way button (Up,Down,Left,Right,
SELECT)
1) Up ( ) button/Left ( ) button
Moves to a high step of home
menu, EZ menu and setup menu.
4) Right (
) button/Up ( ) button
Moves to a next step of all menu.
- Music mode: Moves or searches
to a next track.
- Video mode: Increases volume.
- Text mode: Moves to a next page.
- Photo mode: Moves to a next
photo.
- Setup mode: Enters the setup
mode.
- Total List mode: Enters the total
list mode.
- Music mode: Increases volume.
- Video mode: Moves or searches
to a previous video.
Returns to the
beginning of video.
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2)Down ( ) button/Right (
) button
Moves to a low step of home
menu, EZ menu and setup menu.
- Music mode: Decreases volume.
- Video mode: Moves or searches
to a next video.
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3) Left (
) button/Down (
) button
Moves to a previous step of all
menu.
- Music mode: Moves or searches
to a previous track.
Returns to the
beginning of music.
- Video mode: Decreases volume.
- Text mode: Moves to a previous
page.
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5) SELECT button
Confirms menu selection.
RESET button
* 5 way button
Name of each component
Right and left views
1 Microphone hole
2 Hold switch
1
3
2
3 Play/Pause (
) button (Power on/off)
4 ez button
5 MENU button
6 Record (REC) button / A-B Repeat
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Installing software
Before installing the operating
program
Check the specifications of your PC before using
the Player.
Minimum system requirements
- CD-ROM Drive
- Pentium ΙΙΙ or higher level CPU / 128MB or larger memory
- 300MB or larger hard disc space, 800 X 600 mode
- Hi-color (16 bit) or higher level video card, Sound card
LG Media Center
- Windows 2000/XP
- Windows Media Player 10 or higher / Internet Explorer
6.0
- Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer will be
automatically installed during installation of the LG Media
Center. Internet connection must be connected in order to
install Internet Explorer.
- The MTP mode is recommended for the LG Media Center.
Operating environment
- The MTP mode is applied to the PC equipped with
Windows XP (SP1) or higher-version OS or the Windows
Media Player 10. To the lower-version OS, the MSC mode
is applied.
Windows Media Player 10
- You can download the file using Synchronize with
Windows Media Player 10 menu.
- For more information, see the Help menu of Windows
Media Player 10.
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Installing software
LG Media Center
1 Insert the operation program CD into the CD-ROM.
2 Select the LG Media Center.
- Refer to page 53 for more information.
4 Read the License Agreement. Select the check box, and
click on [Next] button.
5 Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button.
6 Click on [Install] button to start installation.
3 Follow the displayed instructions.
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Installing software
7 During installation of the LG Media Center, you can install
the Windows Media Player and the Internet Explorer for
the operating environment.
Installing Win98SE MSC Device Driver
1 Execute LGE203053 inst.bat under Drivers > Win98SE
folder in the CD-ROM.
2 Reboot the PC, and connect the MP3 player to the USB
port.
3 The installed device driver can be used as a portable disc
in the Windows Explorer.
4 Check the installation status in System Properties as
shown below.
8 After finishing the installation, click on [Finish] button.
9 Click on “Start” > “All Programs” > “LG Media Center” >
“LG Media Center” to start the program.
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Connecting to the PC
To use a portable media device - In To download files
1 Select the MTP mode from the USB mode of the MP3
the MTP mode
player.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the data loss
caused by your mistake.
- The default is the MTP mode.
2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the
PC and the other to the USB port of the player.
What is the MTP mode?
The MTP stands for the Media Transfer Protocol. It applies
the latest technology defined by Microsoft to support multimedia devices (In the MTP mode, the player will be recognized as a mobile device, not a mass storage, and will interwork with the Windows Media Player 10).
• MTP mode
- Windows XP / SP1 or higher OS, and Windows
Media Player 10.
- To use the MSC mode, select the MSC mode in the
USB Mode menu.
- If the Windows OS does not support the MTP, the
player will function in the MSC mode although the
player is set in the MTP mode (Select the MSC mode
for the USB in the setup menu for Windows 98 SE/
ME).
- Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly plugged
in.
3 Check whether a new drive has been added in the
Windows Explorer in the PC.
- The drive name may differ depending on the OS.
- ASF Files can only be downloaded by Windows Media
Player 10 or MSC Mode.
4 Select the file to store, and copy it to the folder of the
portable media device.
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Connecting to the PC
Notes
- Disconnecting the USB cable while the file is being
copied may cause malfunctioning of the player.
- The player will be charged when connected to the PC
through the USB cable.
- Copy music files (MP3, WMA, ASF and WAV (ADPCM)) to
the media folder (Convenient synchronization is possible
through the LG Media Center or Windows Media Player 10).
- Download video, photo (JPEG, BMP) and text (TXT) files
through the LG Media Center.
- The player can play only files downloaded from LG Media
Center. (Purchased video, photo (JPEG, BMP), and text
(TXT) files)
- The data folder is supported only for the portable device,
and is not displayed on the MP3 player.
- After the file is copied, the folders will be created in order
of artist (or intellectual property right holder) and the album
title contained in ID3TAG information of the music file. In
the player, select Home menu > Total List > Contents to
view the playing list. In the MSC mode, the playing list is
not supported.
- The downloaded music file is arranged in order of the name
on the [Music] menu and the copied file on the [Video],
[Photo], [Text] and [Total List] menu. If there is the information of ID3 TAG track number on the [Artist], [Album] and
[Genre] menu, the file is arranged in order of track number.
- ASF Files can only be downloaded by Windows Media
Player 10 or MSC Mode.
- OGG Files can only be downloaded by MSC Mode.
When MP3 Player is connected to
PC in MTP Mode
1 When MP3 Player is connected to PC.
2 When My Computer is clicked on and [Take no action] is
selected.
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Connecting to the PC
3 When Audio Device is selected.
5
When the files to be synchronized are dragged to the left
window
6
When files are synchronized and a new folder is created.
- Data folder: You can download or upload all data files.
- Media folder: You can download only the file that Windows
Media Player 10 supports.
4 Upon manual setup
- When [Synchronize Media File with Device] has been
selected or the Windows Media Play 10 is opened (The
data cannot be uploaded to the PC from the Windows
Media Player 10)
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Connecting to the PC
To use the removable disc - In the
MSC mode
4 Drag the file to copy to the removable disc drive.
What is the MSC mode?
The MSC stands for the Mass Storage Class. The
device in the MSC mode functions as if the portable
memory.
To download files
1 Select the MSC mode from the USB Mode menu in the
MP3 player.
- For more information, see the setup menu tree screen (See
on page 49).
2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the
- Disconnecting the USB cable while the file is being copied
may cause malfunctioning of the player.
PC and the other to the USB port of the player.
- Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly plugged
in.
- The player will be charged when connected to the PC
through the USB cable.
3 Check whether a new drive has been added in the
Windows Explorer in the PC.
- Download video files from LG Media Center.
- The drive name may differ depending on the OS.
- Download the JANUS DRM-applied files through the
Windows Media Player 10 or LG Media Center (MTP Mode
only)
- Download X-Sync DRM-applied files through the LG Media
Center.
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Replacing firmware
To upgrade firmware
5 Select FM33.rom file and copy it to the newly added
drive.
You can update the firmware for addition and
change of features of the player and for functional
improvement.
- In the MSC mode: Highest root
- In the MTP mode: Data folder
1 Check the model number at the company website, and
download the latest version.
- http://www.lge.com > Support > Download > Software
(The contents may differ depending on the website.)
2 Decompress the downloaded files. Then, FM33.rom file
will be displayed.
3 Connect the USB cable to the MP3 player and the PC.
4 Check whether a new drive has been added in the
Windows Explorer in the PC.
- The drive name may differ depending on the OS.
6 To safely remove the device, remove the USB cable.
7 When "Firmware upgrade?" message is displayed, click
on
button.
8 The firmware updating progress bar will be displayed.
After completion, the power will be automatically turned
off.
- Wait till the power is automatically turned off.
9 Turn on the MP3 player, and check the updated version
of firmware. (Home menu > Setup > General > System
Info).
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Installation and connection
To use the AC adapter
To Charge the battery
1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC outlet.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the player.
This player will be automatically charged when power
source is connected.
- Charging time: Three hours (AC adapter)
- Playback time
Music file: About 35 hours (for 128Kbps/ 44.1KHz EQ
normal)
Video file: About 8 hours
Viewing Photos while playing music : About 8 hours
- On the display of the player, the charging status will be
displayed as follows:
2
1
h
Ch
- After charging is completed,
will appear.
- Do not disconnect AC Adapter while the player is starting
up. The data may get lost.
- Battery may completely discharged first time you purchase
the product. Charge the battery first.
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Installation and connection
To connect the USB cable
2 If the USB device is normally recognized after the cable is
connected, the following will be displayed.
1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the
- The version is displayed on the LCD.
PC and the other to the USB port of the player.
- Check whether both ends are correctly plugged in.
3 In case of a correct connection, an icon will be displayed
on the task bar of the PC.
- The icon shapes on the task bar may differ depending on
the OS of the PC.
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Installation and connection
To disconnect the USB Cable (In
the MSC mode)
3 Click on [OK] button.
This feature is to safely remove the player from the PC
after uploading or downloading the files.
- Disconnect from the PC upon the connection in the MTP
mode.
1 Double-click on Remove Hardware
icon on the task
bar of the PC.
2 Click on [Stop] button when the window appears.
4 After a message that the large-capacity USB storage can
be safely removed is displayed, remove the player from
the PC.
- If the USB cable is disconnected while storing or deleting
the file, the data may get lost.
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Basic operation
To Turn on/off the power
Reset feature
Press and hold
button for about 2 seconds until the
player is turned on.
Press and hold
button for about 2 seconds again to
turn off the player.
This feature is to reset the player if the player is not
operated normally.
1 Press the RESET button when the player is not operated
normally.
- Downloading files in the MSC mode may take time for rebuilding depending on the number of files.
RESET button
2 After the power is turned off, press and hold
button
for about two seconds. Then, the power will be turned on.
Good Bye
- When the player is connected to the AC adapter or the player is connected to PC with USB cable, it will be automatically turned on.
Power Off
Power On
Lock feature
Volume control
This feature locks the player to prevent it from operating when you accidentally press a button.
1 Slide
HOLD
switch in arrow direction to lock the player.
- Upon locked status,
Locked
will be displayed on the LCD. Upon
pressing of each button,
disappear.
2 Slide
Locked
will appear for two seconds and
switch to the opposite of arrow direction to
unlock the device.
HOLD
- Reset function initializes setting values.
Press
or
button to control the volume.
- The volume level can be adjusted by 40 steps. (Min,
1 - 39, Max)
- If you press and hold
or
button for about 2 seconds,
the volume levels will decrease or increase by 2 steps.
- The default volume is 20.
- To protect hearing, the maximum volume is set as 25
when you turns on the player.
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Basic operation
Home menu screen
General operations of Home menu
You can operate various features by using the Home menu.
1 Press and hold MENU button for about 2 seconds to
* Home menu screen varies according to product models
(See on page 13)
display the Home menu.
or button to select the desired menu.
2 Press
3 Press
4 Press
menu.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Music: Plays the music files.
Video: Plays the video files.
Photo: Plays the image files.
Radio: Receives and records FM broadcasting.
(Optional according to model)
Record: Records the voice.
Text: Displays the text file.
Setup: Sets the operating environment of the player.
Total List: Displays the playable total list.
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or SELECT button to enter submenu.
or MENU button to return to the previous
Playing music
To play Music screen
8 7
6
To play the music file
5
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
or
button to
select [Music] menu.
1
2 Press
2
3
1 Display
2 Music information display
3 Playing time bar
3 Press
or
button to select the music file.
- The supported music format : See on page 57.
4
4 Press
or SELECT button to play.
Note:
You can play other music file on the music file list while
playing a music.
1. Press MENU button during playback.
- The music file list appears.
4 Playback time
5 Battery status
or SELECT button to enter the submenu.
2. Press
press
6 Current time
or
button to select the music file. And then
or SELECT button to play the selected file.
7 Alarm setting display
- Press and hold MENU button for 2 seconds to display home
menu.
8 A-B Repeat display
- Select the “Now Playing” or press
the playing mode in [Library].
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button to return to
Playing music
Pause
A-B repeat
1 Press
button during playback.
This feature can only set the current playing music.
2 Press
button again to resume playback.
1 To set the starting point during playback, press REC
To search the previous or next file
Press
or
button.
-
button to go to the previous or next music.
- If you press
button after five seconds of playing time, the
current music will be played from the beginning.
- If you press
button within five seconds of playing time, the
previous music will be played from the beginning.
Then, the Repeat feature will be set.
-
or
icon appears on the LCD.
3 To cancel Repeat feature, press REC button again.
-
Speed search
Press and hold
playback.
icon appears on the LCD.
2 To select the ending point, press REC button again.
button for two seconds during
- It skips to the previous next or file from the beginning or the
end of the music.
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icon disappears on the LCD.
Playing music
Library
If you download the music file from internet or PC, the MP3
player rebuilds them.
PC Playlist
You can play the MP3 player automatically the playlist created in the WMP 10 (Windows Media Player 10) or the LG
Media Center through the Auto Sync mode.
- When the playlist and corresponding files are unchecked
in the Auto Sync mode, music will be deleted in the MP3
player. It is recommended to keep all Music files always
checked.
All Music
Plays the total music in [Library].
Now Playing
This feature displays the playing mode screen of current
music file.
Artist
Plays the music by artist.
My Playlist
Album
You can select and manage your own playlist.
1 Select the music you want to add on the [My Playlist] of
[Library] list and then press ez button.
Genre
icon changes to
icon and it is added in [My Playlist].
- It can add one at a time.
2 You can confirm and play the added music in [My
Playlist].
Plays the music by album.
Classifies and plays music by genre.
Recorded File
Plays the radio recording file (Optional) or voice recording
file.
3 Press ez button again to delete the added music in [My
Playlist].
icon changes to
icon.
- When the list is updated, the my playlist will be automatically disabled.
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Playing music
2 Once the bookmark is set, the menu will be automatically
EZ menu
changed into [Move] and you can only change the bookmark to [Cancel/Move].
You can set the desired function or switch to the other mode
using EZ menu.
- By selecting [Move], you can go to the bookmarked point.
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen while playing
or pausing.
3 If the bookmark is canceled, the menu will be automatically changed to [Set].
- When the list is updated, the bookmark will be automatically
disabled.
Media selection
2 Press
or
button to move to the desired item.
3 Press
or SELECT button to move to the submenu.
4 Press
or SELECT button after changing the setting
by pressing
- Press
or
You can view the photo or text while listening to the music
simultaneously.
1 ez button > [Media] > [Photo]/[Text]
- Press SELECT button to move between the full view and
four-division view in the photo mode.
- You can control the volume while viewing the photo or text.
(Only in playing the music)
- If there is no photo or text, “No File” message is displayed.
- If the [Media] is set to the [Photo]/[Text], [Media] will be
automatically changed to [Music].
button.
button to exit without change.
5 Press ez button to exit the EZ menu.
2 ez button > [Music] > [Back]/[Cancel]/[Next]/[Previous]
Bookmark Set/Move/Cancel
-
You can move to the point you set while playing the music.
1 ez button > [Bookmark] > [Set]/[Move]/[Cancel]
- If the bookmark is not set, [Set] menu will only appear.
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[Back]: You can move to the music mode.
[Cancel]: The music mode will be turned off.
[Next]: You can play the next music.
[Previous]: You can play the previous music.
Playing music
Play Mode
EQ
1 ez button > [Play Mode] > [Play All]/[Repeat All]/ [Random
You can set the sound effect.
Play]/[Random Repeat]/[Repeat One]
- [Repeat One]: Plays the current file repeatedly.
- [Play All]: Plays the music in order within the selected folder.
- [Repeat All]: Plays the music in the repeatedly within the
selected folder.
- [Random Play]: Plays the music randomly within the
selected folder.
- [Random Repeat]: Repeats the music randomly within the
selected folder.
1 ez button > [EQ] > [AUTO EQ]/[NORMAL]/[POP]/[ROCK]/
[R&B/SOUL]/[HIPHOP/RAP]/[JAZZ]/[CLASSICAL]/[DANC
E]/[LIVE]/[USER EQ]
- If you set the EQ, 3D sound is automatically changed to
[Off].
- [USER EQ]: Home menu [Setup] > [Music] > [Sound Effect]
> [EQ]
3D Sound
Brightness
You can experience 3D sound effects.
You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 4.
1 ez button > [3D Sound] > [Off]/[3D Expander]/[Stadium]/
[Concert Hall]/[Club]/[Room]/[Bass Boost]/[X-live]
1 ez button > [Brightness] > [1 - 4]
- If you set the 3D sound, EQ is automatically changed to
[NORMAL].
- If OGG file is Q10 500Kbps or higher and VBR file, 3D
sound effects may be small.
- The default brightness is 3.
Information
Displays the information of the music file.
1 ez button > [Information] > [View]
- You can check the information of file name, play time,
bitrate, file size, sampling frequency and CODEC.
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Playing video
To play video
To Play / Pause
MP3 player can be only played the video files downloaded
via LG Media Center. For details about downloading, see
[Converting video file] of Help menu on LG Media Center.
1 To pause, press
button once.
2 Press
button again to resume playing.
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
or
button to
select [Video] menu.
- The video file will be displayed on the horizontal screen.
To play the previous or next video file
1 Press
or
button to select the previous or next file.
- Moving to the previous/next file and playing it.
button after six seconds of playing time, the
- If you press
current video file will be played from the beginning.
- If you press
button within six seconds of playing time, the
previous video file will be played from the beginning.
2 Press
3 Press
4 Press
or SELECT button to enter the [Video] menu.
or
button to select the video file.
Speed search of video files
1 Press and hold
or
button for more thantwo seconds while playing video file.
- The file will start playing as soon as you stops pressing
the button.
- It moves to the next video file in the ending point but
does not move to the previous video file in the beginning point.
or SELECT button to play.
- Video clips are played in “Repeat Folder” mode by default.
5 Enter to the video list screen if MENU button is pressed
while playing the video.
- Press and hold MENU button for two seconds to enter
home menu.
- Press
button to return to the playing mode from video
list screen.
Capture Screen
1 After pausing of the video file, press REC button to store
the image on the display.
2 Check the stored screen in Photo menu.
- A file named P060825_0001(Year Month date_order) will
be created.
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Playing video
EZ menu
Bookmark Set/Move/Cancel
You can set the desired function or switch to the other mode
using EZ menu.
You can move to the point you set while playing the video.
1 ez button > [Bookmark] > [Set]/[Move]/[Cancel]
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen while playing
or pausing.
- If the bookmark is not set, [Set] menu will only appear.
2 Once the bookmark is set, the menu will be automatically
changed into [Move] and you can only change the
bookmark to [Cancel/Move].
- By selecting [Move], you can go to the bookmarked point.
3 If the bookmark is canceled, the menu will be automatically changed to [Set].
- When the list is updated, the bookmark will be automati-
cally disabled.
2 Press
or
button to move to the desired item.
3 Press
or SELECT button to move to the submenu.
4 Press
or SELECT button after changing the setting
by pressing
- Press
or
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 4.
1 ez button > [Brightness] > [1 - 4]
button.
- The default brightness is 3.
button to exit without change.
5 Press ez button to exit the EZ menu.
Information
Displays the information of the video file.
1 ez button > [Information] > [View]
- You can check the information of file name, play time
and volume.
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View Photo File
- In case of the JPG file downloaded from the LG Media
Center, all photos can be viewed regardless of the size. It is
recommended to download JPG files from the LG Media
Center for quicker display.
View the photo file
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
or
button to
select [Photo] menu.
To view the previous or next photo
Press
2 Press
3 Press
or SELECT button to enter the [Photo] menu.
or
button to select the photo file.
- The supported photo file format : JPG, BMP
4 Press
or SELECT button to play.
- Press SELECT button to move between the full view and
four-division view in the photo mode.
- Enter to the photo list screen if MENU button is pressed
while viewing the photo.
- Press and hold MENU button for two seconds to enter to
home menu.
- Press
button to return to the playing mode from photo
list screen.
- Large-sized photos may not be opened or played.
- In case of BMP file, only 24-bit colors will be supported
(Only the BMP files downloaded in the MSC mode are supported).
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or
button to view the previous or next photo.
View Photo File
EZ menu
Media selection
You can set the desired function or switch to the other mode
using.
You can listen to music or radio while viewing the photo file.
(FM radio reception is optional.)
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen while viewing
1 ez button > [Media] > [Music]/[Radio]
- If the [Media] is set to the [Music]/[Radio], the [Media] will
be automatically changed to [Music]/[Radio].
- You can control the volume level while viewing the photo.
photo file.
2 ez button > [Music]/[Radio] > [Back]/[Cancel]/[Next]/
[Previous]
2 Press
or
button to move to the desired item.
3 Press
or SELECT button to move to the submenu.
4 Press
or SELECT button after changing the setting
by pressing
- Press
- [Back]: You can go to the [Music]/[Radio].
- [Cancel]: The [Music]/[Radio] mode will be turned off, the
mode will be changed to [Media].
- [Next]/[Previous]: Plays the previous or next music in case
of [Music] mode.
Plays the previous or next channel if there
are stored channels in case of [Radio]
mode.
Displays the [Cancel] or [Back] the if there
are no stored channels in case of [Radio]
mode.
or
button.
button to exit without change.
5 Press ez button to exit the EZ menu.
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View Photo File
Slide Show
Brightness
You can set to On/Off the slide show.
You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 4.
1 ez button > [Slide Show] > [On]/[Off]
1 ez button > [Brightness] > [1 - 4]
- [On]: Executes the slide show.
- [Off]: Turns off the slide show.
- Press
button to pause or restart while executing the
slide show.
- LCD does not turn off while executing the slide show.
Slide Interval
1 ez button > [Slide Interval] > [2sec]/[3sec]/[4sec]/[5sec]
- You can set the slide show interval.
- The default brightness is 3.
Background
You can select photo file to music background on the photo
mode.
1 ez button > [Background] > [Music Background]
Information
Displays the information of the photo file.
Display
1 ez button > [Information] > [View]
1 ez button > [Display] > [1 photo]/[4 photos]
- You can check the information of file name, file size and
volume.
- [1 photo]: Displays 1 photo.
- [4 photos]: Displays 4 photos.
- Press SELECT button to move between the full view and
four-division view in the photo mode.
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View Text
View Text File
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
View the previous or next text file
or
button to
1 Press
select [Text] menu.
or
button to go to the previous or next page.
- The text file moves to the first page when pressing
button in the last page.
- The text file moves to the last page when pressing
button in the first page.
2 Press and hold
or
button for two seconds.
Then, the previous/next document will be opened.
2 Press
3 Press
4 Press
- The player supports maximum 99999 pages.
- If you selects the automatic page moving at the EZ menu,
the page will be automatically moved at every interval
defined.
or SELECT button to enter the [Text] menu.
or
button to select the text file.
or SELECT button to view.
- Enters to the text list screen if MENU button is pressed
while viewing the text.
- Press and hold MENU button for two seconds to enter to
home menu.
- Press
button to return to the playing mode from text list
screen.
- It may take time to load according to a large-sized text file.
- In case the language code is not correct, the characters of
the text file may be displayed broken or may not be
displayed.
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View Text
EZ menu
Bookmark Set/Move/Cancel
You can set the desired function or switch to the other mode
using EZ menu.
You can move to the point you set while playing the text.
1 ez button > [Bookmark] > [Set]/[Move]/[Cancel]
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen while viewing
text file.
- If the bookmark is not set, [Move]/[Cancel] is not set.
2 The bookmark is changed to [Set1] when you press
or SELECT button on the [Set] mode.
- Press
or SELECT button to save the setting.
- Press
button to exit without change.
- You can set the bookmark up to 10.
2 Press
- When the list is updated, the bookmark will be automatically
disabled.
- The bookmark is changed to [Move1]/[Cancel1] when you
or
button to move to the desired item.
3 Press
or SELECT button to move to the submenu.
4 Press
or SELECT button after changing the setting
by pressing
- Press
or
press
or SELECT button on the [Move]/[Cancel] mode.
3 Select bookmark number to move or cancel and then the
bookmark is moved or canceled.
button.
button to exit without change.
5 Press ez button to exit the EZ menu.
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View Text
Media selection
Page Find
You can listen to music or radio while viewing the text file.
(FM radio reception is optional.)
1 ez button > [Page Find]
1 ez button > [Media] > [Music]/[Radio]
- If the [Media] is set to the [Music]/[Radio], the [Media] will
be automatically changed to [Music]/[Radio].
2 ez button > [Music]/[Radio] > [Back]/[Cancel]/[Next]/
[Previous]
- [Back]: You can go to the [Music]/[Radio].
- [Cancel]: The [Music]/[Radio] mode will be turned off, the
mode will be changed to [Media].
- [Next]/[Previous]: Plays the previous or next music in case
of [Music] mode.
Plays the previous or next channel if there
are stored channels in case of [Radio]
mode.
Displays the [Cancel] or [Back] the if there
are no stored channels in case of [Radio]
mode.
Auto Page
2 Press
3 Press
button to move the page. Then input the
or
,
.
button to select Ok. Then press SELECT
button.
- Moves to the corresponding page.
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 4.
1 ez button > [Brightness] > [1 - 4]
- The default brightness is 3.
1 ez button > [Auto Page] > [Off]/[1sec] - [10sec]
- The page will be automatically moved according to the
setting.
or
page count by pressing
Information
Displays the information of the text file.
1 ez button > [Information] > [View]
- You can check the information of file name, file size,
page and volume.
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Recording
Voice recording
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
4 To pause recording, press
or
button.
button to
select [Record] mode.
5 Press
or
button to select “End”, and press
or
SELECT button.
- Select “Continue” to resume recording.
- The recorded files will be stored under Record folder
named V060925_0001 (Year Month Date_Order)
2 Press
or SELECT button to open the recording
standby screen.
6 To stop recording, press REC button.
- Files less than one second long will not be stored.
7 Refer to “Recorded file” on page 32 to play prerecorded
files.
- Files less than one second long will not be stored.
3 Press REC button to start recording.
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FM radio reception (Optional)
FM broadcasting reception screen
To listen to the FM radio
* Optional according to model. (See on page 13)
1 Move to the Home menu, and press
7 6
5
8 7
4
6
or
button to
select [Radio] menu.
5
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
2 Press
screen.
Preset Mode
Non Preset Mode
1 FM radio frequency
2
3
4
5
6
7
display
FM radio frequency
display bar
Mono/Stereo display
Battery status
Current time
Alarm setting display
Mute display
1 Current channel/ FM radio
frequency display
2 FM radio frequency
display
3 Channel no. (Channel
4
5
6
7
8
mode)
Mono/Stereo display
Battery status
Current time
Alarm setting display
Mute display
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or SELECT button to open the reception
FM radio reception (Optional)
To search the FM radio stations
3 Press
or
button to select to [Manual] and then press
or SELECT button.
Manual Search
1 In Non Preset Mode: Press
or
increase/decrease the frequency.
button to gradually
Automatic search
1 In Non Preset Mode: Press and hold
2
or
button for
two seconds to automatically search the stations.
- Press any button to stop automatic search.
When the frequency is searched, the channel will be fixed
and the corresponding frequency will be automatically
received.
- Reception may be weak in some areas.
- As earphones function as antennas, only LG Electronics'
earphones guarantees the reception quality.
To set FM radio channel
Manual channel setting
1 Press ez button while listening to the radio and then EZ
menu screen displays.
or button to move to [Channel Setting] and
2 Press
then press
4 Press
5 Press
or
button to control the frequency.
or
button to select “Save”. Then press
SELECT button to save the channel.
- By pressing
or
button up and down, you can change
the frequency and save maximum 20 channels.
- You can delete the channel using EZ menu.
6 Select “End” to end manual channel setup.
Automatic Channel Setting
1 Press or button to move to [Channel Setting] and
then press
or
2 Press
or SELECT button.
or SELECT button.
button to select to [Auto] and then press
or SELECT button.
- You can save maximum 20 channels and existing
channels will be deleted.
- In an area with weak reception, the detected channels may
be less than 20.
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FM radio reception (Optional)
To search Channel (Preset Mode)
1 Press MENU button while listening to the radio.
- The list of saved channels will appear.
To toggle of channel/frequency
mode
1 Press ez button while listening to the radio and then EZ
menu screen displays.
or button to move to [Radio Mode] and then
2 Press
press
3 Press
or SELECT button.
or button to select to [Preset Mode] or [Non
Preset Mode] and then press
2 Press
3 Press
or
or SELECT button.
button to select channel.
or SELECT button.
- Radio reception screen displays.
EZ menu
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen in the list of
saved channels.
Non Preset Mode
Preset Mode
Set/Cancel Mute
1 Press
button while listening to the radio. Then, the
sound will become mute.
-
- Channel : Deletes the selected channel.
- Information : Displays information of the selected channel.
icon will appear and the sound will become mute.
2 Press
-
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button to return to the normal.
icon will disappear.
FM radio reception (Optional)
To record FM radio broadcasting
EZ menu
1 To record while listening to the radio, press REC button.
You can set the desired function or switch to the other mode
using EZ menu.
- The recording time will be displayed and the recording will
start.
1 Press ez button to display EZ menu screen while listening
to the radio.
2 Press
3 Press
press
button to pause.
or
button to select Continue or End. Then,
or SELECT button.
- If you select Continue, recording will be resumed.
- The recorded files will be saved under Record folder named
F060925_0004.MP3 (Year Month Date_Order)
2 Press
button to move to the desired item.
3 Press
or SELECT button to move to the submenu.
4 Press
or SELECT button after changing the setting
by pressing
4 To stop recording, press REC button.
- Files less than one second long will not be saved.
5 Move to “Recorded file” menu to play.
or
- Press
,
button.
button to exit without change.
5 Press ez button to exit the EZ menu.
- Home menu > [Music] > [Recorded file]
(Refer to page 32.)
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FM radio reception (Optional)
Media selection
Radio Mode
You can view to photo or text while listening to the radio.
You can select the channel mode or frequency mode.
1 ez button > [Media] > [Photo]/[Text]
1 ez button > [Radio Mode] > [Preset Mode]/[Non Preset
Mode]
- If the [Media] is set to the [Photo]/[Text], the [Media] will be
automatically changed to [Photo]/[Text].
2 ez button > [Photo]/[Text] > [Back]/[Cancel]/[Next]/
Brightness
[Previous]
You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 4.
- [Back]: You can go to the [Radio].
- [Cancel]: The [Radio] mode will be turned off, the mode will
be changed to [Photo]/[Text].
- [Next]: You can listen to the next channel.
- [Previous]: You can listen to the previous channel.
1 ez button > [Brightness] > [1 - 4]
- The default brightness is 3.
Information
Displays the information of the radio frequency.
Channel
1 ez button > [Information] > [View]
You can save or delete the channel.
1 ez button > [Channel] > [Delete]/[Save]
- You can only delete the channel on the [Preset Mode].
- You can only save the channel on the [Non Preset Mode].
Channel Setting
You can automatically/manually save channel.
1 ez button > [Channel Setting] > [Auto]/[Manual]
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Setting details
Setup menu structure
Music
* Menu tree structure varies according to product models
(See on page 13)
• Play Mode
- [Repeat One]: Plays the current file repeatedly.
- [Play All]: Plays the music in order within the selected folder.
- [Repeat All]: Plays the music in the repeatedly within the
selected folder.
- [Random Play]: Plays the music randoml within the selected
folder.
- [Random Repeat]: Repeats the music randomly within the
selected folder.
• Play Speed: You can set the playing speed of
MP3 files.
- You can select [0.3 Times], [0.5 Times], [1 Time], [1.5
Times], and [2 Times].
- The default value is X1.
- MP3 files sampled less than 32KHz can support only X1.
• Sound Effect
- EQ: You can set the sound effect.
(AUTO EQ, NORMAL, POP, ROCK, R&B/SOUL,
HIPHOP/RAP, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, DANCE, LIVE, USER
EQ)
- 3D Sound: You can experience 3D sound effects.
(Off, 3D Expander, Stadium, Concert Hall, Club, Room,
Bass Boost, X-live)
• Fade In: You can gradually increase the volume
to protect ears.
- You can select [On] or [Off].
• ID3 tag: Displays information of the music file.
- You can select [On] or [Off].
- In case you selects [On], the title and the artist will be
displayed.
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Setting details
• Scroll speed: Sets the speed of the file name and ID3
tag information in the music playing
mode.
- You can select [Off], [X0.5], [X1], [X2], and [X3].
• Background Setting:You can select photo file for
music background on the photo mode.
[Default Image] - Factory default Image will be displayed.
[Album Art] - Display Album Art.
[User Image] - You can select photo file for music
background on the photo mode.
- First, select the [Photo] in main menu.
- Select the photo file for music background.
(ez button > [Background] > [Music Background])
- Second, select the [Setup] > [Music] > [Background
Setting] > [User image]
Photo
• Reserved recording: You can reserve the FM radio
recording.
- You can set the frequency for reserved recording.
- Reserved recording feature is activated only when the
player is turned off.
- You can set only one reserved recording.
- Recording can be made for maximum 23 hours and 59
minutes.
Record
• Recording quality: You can set the quality of the
recorded file.
- You can set [96Kbps], [128Kbps], or [192Kbps].
• VAD: In case of voice recording, recording will
automatically stop upon mute sound and will
resume upon reception of the voice signal.
- You can select [On] or [Off].
• Slide Show: You can select the slide show.
- You can select [On] or [Off].
• Slide interval: You can select the slide show
interval.
- You can select [2 sec], [3 sec], [4 sec], or [5 sec].
Radio (Optional)
• Mode: You can set the reception mode.
- You can select [Stereo], [Mono] or [Auto].
• Level: The lower, the more frequency channels.
- You can select [High], [Standard], or [Low].
• Country: You can set the reception area.
- You can select [Korea], [Japan] or [Others].
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Setting details
Text
Time
• Text Color: You can set the character color in
the text mode.
- You can select [White], [Gray], [Yellow], [Blue], or [Pink].
• Auto Page: After the certain time passes, the player
will automatically open the next page.
- You can select [Off], [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec], or [10 sec].
• Sleep Reservation: When the defined time passes, the
player will be automatically turned
off.
- You can select [Off], [10 min], [30 min], [1 hour],
or [2 hours].
- If you sets the turning-off reservation, the player
will automatically store files and turn off at the reserved
time.
- After the player is turned off at the reserved time, the
turning-off reservation will be automatically cancelled.
• Time Setting: Sets the current time.
- You can set years between 2001 and 2099.
- When downloading files in the MTP mode, the time
setting of the player will be synchronized with the time
setting of the PC.
• Alarm Setting: The music playing will automatically
resume at the alarm time.
- You can select [Off], [Once], or [Always].
- In other modes than the music playing mode, the player
will enter into the FM mode when the resume is cancelled.
- Those models which do not support the radio mode
start with the home menu screen when no music file
is available.
Battery Save
• Auto Display off: If no button is inputted during the
given time, the LCD will be
automatically turned off.
- You can select [Always On], [5 sec], [10 sec], [30 sec], or
[60 sec].
• Auto Power off: If no button in selected in the standby
mode for playing, the screen will be
automatically turned off.
- You can select [Off], [30 sec], [1 min], [5 min], or [10
min].
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Setting details
General setting
• Resume: This feature remembers the last playing
status (for example, the file or playing time)
and automatically returns to the last playing
status.
- You can select [On] or [Off].
- If you turns off the player in Recording/Setup mode not
in playing mode (for music, radio (optional), video, photo,
and text) and turns it on again, the player will enter into
Home menu.
• Rebuilding: You can search the downloaded
files and update the list.
- You can select [Yes] or [No].
- If you selects [Yes], the list will be updated. If you selects
[No], the player will return to the general setup screen.
- As updating the list may take time, check the battery
status in advance.
• Initialize Setting: You can initialize the setting of
the player.
- You can select [Yes] or [No].
- If you selects [Yes], the player is automatically turned off
after the player is initialized.
- If you selects [No], the player moves to the previous
menu.
• System Info: You can check product information.
- The firmware version, the entire memory space, the
used memory, and the remaining memory space are
displayed.
• Language: You can select the language.
- Korean, English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese
(Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portugese,
Russian, Spanish, Italian
• Format: You can delete all data in the memory,
and initialize the memory.
- You can select [Yes] or [No].
- If you selects [Yes], formatting will be made. If you
selects [No], the player will return to the general setup
screen.
- Back up the data stored in the player before initializing
it.
- Deleted data cannot be recovered.
• Brightness: You can adjust the brightness level from 1
to 4.
- The default brightness is 3.
USB
• Mass Storage Class (MSC) mode
- The player will function as a general removable storage
in this mode.
• Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) mode
- The MTP applies the latest technology of Microsoft to
support the multimedia devices. It is recognized as a
mobile devices and compatible with Windows Media
Player10.
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Using the application program
LG Media Center
3 Click on [OK] button to copy new firmware to the MP3
The LG Media Center program is an integrated data
management program developed for users to more
conveniently use the MP3 player.
4 Upon updating, new version firmware will be copied to the
• Features of the LG Media Center
- You can efficiently manage music, video, photo,
and text file through the Media Library rule and download them to the MP3 player.
• Contents Service menu
- Music Store: Music purchase, Streaming service
- Media Cast: Music, vide, broadcasting service purchase
(Period-based service)
- For more information, see the Help menu of the program
or visit www.lge.com.
LG Media Center - Firmware
Updating
Connect the player to the PC where the LG Media
Center is installed to download a new version of
firmware.
- Functions only in the Internet-connected PC.
1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the
PC with the LG Media Center installed and the other to
the USB port of the player.
2 The LG Media Center will compare the firmware versions
of the player and the server. If it detects a new firmware
version, it asks you whether to update the version.
player.
MP3 player.
5 To safely remove the device, remove the USB cable.
6 When "Firmware upgrade?" message is displayed, click
on
button.
7 The firmware updating progress bar will be displayed.
After completion, the power will be automatically turned
off.
- Wait till the power is automatically turned off.
8 Turn on the MP3 player, and check the updated version
of firmware.
- *** “General setting” on page 52 ***
View the manual
You must install the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the manual.
Installation of the Adobe Acrobat
Reader
Click on “Adobe Acrobat Reader” after inserting the operation program CD into the CD-ROM.
- You can view the owner’s manual.
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Troubleshooting
Q :The player will not be turned on.
A : Check whether the battery is remaining.
A : Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery.
Q : The screen is blur.
A : Avoid direct sun rays and adjust the brightness.
A : Check the LCD brightness.
Q : The button does not function.
A : Check whether the Hold feature is active.
Q : The characters on the display look broken.
A : Download the font file from the website, and copy it
to Config folder.
A : The Config folder is displayed only in the MSC mode.
Change to the MSC mode (In case of the MTP mode,
copy the font file to the data folder)
Q : The noise is severe during listening to the radio,
and the reception is poor. (Optional)
A : The earphone functions as an antenna. Be sure to
handle carefully.
A : Slightly change the directions of the player and the
earphones.
Q : After the files are downloaded, the play list will not
show the newly added files.
A : Update the list in the Setup menu.
A : Format the product, and download the file.
Q : After the firmware is updated, the player is not normally functioning.
A : Reset the product (See page 28)
A : Back up the data, and format the player.
Q : Sometimes, files are not downloaded.
A : Check the USB mode of the player (See page 19 page 23)
Q : Files can not downloaded.
A : Check the USB mode. Some files can be down
loaded depending on the USB mode. All files can be
downloaded in the MSC mode.
Q : My PC can not detect an MP3 Player.
A : Check the USB Mode. In the case of Windows 98
SE/ME, USB Mode should be set to MSC in Setup
Menu.
A : Check if the USB driver on the provided CD is
installed.
Q : AVI file will not play.
A : Only video files transcoded by LG Media Center can
be played. Make sure the files to be played are
converted by LG Media Center. Refer to the LG
Media Center [Help] how to transcode your files.
Q :Characters are not shown properly in text files.
A : If the text file is encoded in a format that your text file
viewer doesn't understand, text data seem to be
garbaged or corrupted.
A : You should convert the text file into Unicode on a PC
which supports your language of choice and
download it.
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Specifications
Type
Memory
PC
Item
Specifications
Capacity
1GB/2GB/4GB
File system
FAT32
OS for MP3 Player Device
Win98SE/ME/2000/XP
OS for LG Media Center
Win2000 / XP
Interface
USB 2.0
Dimensions
42 (W) X 70.5 (H) X 12.5 (D)
General specifications Weight
Audio
FM radio
(Optional according
to model)
Playback time
Power supply
42g (1.48oz) (with battery) / Depends on the product model.
Operating temperature
0°C + 40°C
Frequency range
20Hz ~ 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
85dB
Channel response
35dB (1kHz)
Maximum output
18mW+18mW
Frequency range
87.5~108MHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
50dB
Channel response
25dB(1kHz)
Antenna
Earphones antenna
Video
About 8 hours
Viewing Photos while playing music
About 8 hours
Audio
About 35 hours (for 128Kbps/44.1KHz EQ normal)
AC adapter
DC5V, 1A
Battery (Built-in)
Lithium Ion DC 3.7V 600 mAh Rechargeable Battery
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Specifications
Type
Item
Specifications
MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV (ADPCM), ASF
Audio
Files
Display
video
LG AVI
Image viewer
JPG/BMP
Text viewer
TXT
Display
1.77" (TFT LCD) / 260,000 colors/ 15 frames
Note:
Some parts of the storage space of the MP3 player are usually used for storing the information that is internally treated.
Therefore, the storage capacity that can be actually used may be somewhat smaller than specified in the manual.
(The size of the storage space for the internally treated information can be changed for product upgrade without any notice
to the end users.)
http://www.lge.com
Information related to the product is available at this site.
- By updating the firmware, you can improve the 1performance of the product.
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Specifications
Supported file specification
MP3 Decoder
- MP3 decoding support specification including variable bit
rate (VBR)
32KHz
Mpeg1
44.1KHz
48KHz
32
OK
OK
OK
40
OK
OK
OK
48
OK
OK
OK
56
OK
OK
OK
64
OK
OK
OK
80
OK
OK
OK
96
OK
OK
OK
112
OK
OK
OK
128
OK
OK
OK
144
OK
OK
OK
160
OK
OK
OK
192
OK
OK
OK
224
OK
OK
OK
256
OK
OK
OK
320
OK
OK
OK
Bitrate
MP3 Encoder
- 44.1KHz, (96Kbps, 128Kbps, 192Kbps) Spec
WMA Decoder
- WMA (ASF-audio only) Decode Support
- (S): Stereo, (M): Mono
OGG Decoder
- Q(-1) ~ Q(10) Support
ADPCM Decoder
- WAV File Format (MS-ADPCM) Decode
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