LG OM5542 Owner's Manual

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Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
OM5542
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Safety Information
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CAUTION
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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.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they should 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. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. This crossed-out wheeled
bin symbol indicates that
waste electrical and electronic
products (WEEE) should be
disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream.
2. Old electrical products can
contain hazardous substances
so correct disposal of your
old appliance will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the
environment and human
health. Your old appliance may
contain reusable parts that
could be used to repair other
products, and other valuable
materials that can be recycled
to conserve limited resources.
3. You can take your appliance
either to the shop where you
purchased the product, or
contact your local government
waste office for details of
your nearest authorised WEEE
collection point. For the most
up to date information for
your country please see www.
lg.com/global/recycling
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
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Pb
1. This symbol may be combined with chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead
(Pb) if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of
lead.
2. All batteries/accumulators should be disposed
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 batteries/
accumulators will help to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old batteries/ accumulators, please
contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
(http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/
environment/take-back-recycling/globalnetwork-europe)
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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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LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these
product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please contact to the following address for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).
Contact office for compliance of this product:
LG Electronics Inc.
EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
yy Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service
contact point. For Customer Service Information,
see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you
purchased this product.
Indoor use only.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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– Seeing information about a Radio
station
Other Operations
– Turn off the sound temporarily
– Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
– DEMO
– Using Microphone
– Switching on and off the speaker light
Sound adjustment
– Setting the surround mode
– Setting the USER EQ
Setting the Clock
– Setting the Clock through “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App
– Using your player as an alarm clock
– Sleep Timer Setting
– Dimmer
– Auto power down
Advanced Operations
– Recording to USB
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Operating
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Appendix
Basic Operations
– Searching for a folder
– Deleting an MP3/WMA file
– AUTO DJ playback
– Programmed Playback
– Deleting Programmed list
– LG Sound Sync
– AUTO POWER On
– Auto function change
Using a Bluetooth wireless technology
– Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
– Using Bluetooth App
Radio Operations
– Listening to the radio
– Improving poor FM reception
– Presetting the Radio Stations
– Deleting all the saved stations
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General specifications
Maintenance
– Handling the Unit
Trademarks and Licenses
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Safety Information
Unique Features
Accessories
Playable file Requirement
– Music file requirement
– Compatible USB Devices
– USB device requirement
Remote control
Front panel
Rear panel
Use of Tripod
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Connecting
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Optional Equipment Connection
– AUX IN Connection
– PORT. IN Connection
– USB Connection
– Antenna Connection
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Unique Features
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Bluetooth
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Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc.)
Remote Control (1)
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
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 23-24.
(Android OS)
FM Antenna (1)
Batteries (2)
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Playable file
Requirement
Compatible USB Devices
Music file requirement
yy The USB function of this unit does not support
all USB devices.
yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yy USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
USB device requirement
yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
yy Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
yy Maximum files : Under 999
yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than
a few minute to be searched.
yy Maximum folders : Under 99
yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.
yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/ 32) file system is supported.)
yy This unit is not supported when the total
number of files is 1,000 or more.
yy External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices or
hard type USB devices are not supported.
yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
yy Some USB may not work with this unit.
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MP3/WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
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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.
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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.)
Replacement of battery
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(R03
(R03)
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.
0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered files
or preset number.
TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.
CLOCK : For setting the clock and checking the
time.
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ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn
USB play and TUNER reception on at a desired time.
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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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RDS/SET :
-- RDS (Radio Data System).
-- Confirms the clock and the alarm setting.
PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type.
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Front panel
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a Display window
b MIC 1/2 jack
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NFC allows you to install and open “LG
Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.
MIC VOL.
PORT. IN jack
d MASTER VOLUME
Adjusts speaker volume.
e AUTO DJ/RDS
- S elects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
Information refer to the page 18)
- RDS (Radio Data System).
f X-FLASH LED
h Remote control receiver
iT
Starts or pauses playback.
I
Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.
Y/U
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a file.
j USB 1/2 Port
You can play or record sound files by
connecting the USB device.
k
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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c 1/!(Power)
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Rear panel
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a Power cord
b Vent Hole
c AUX IN connectors (L/R)
d ANTENNA (FM)
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c
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Use of Tripod
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3. Fix the unit to the tripod with the screw.
Tighten up the screw underneath the unit.
You can mount the unit on a tripod.
The tripod is optional purchase.
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>>Caution
yy Extend the tripod legs as much as possible
and tighten up the screw securely.
yy Before connecting with the unit, you must
fix a tripod hard for not shaking.
1. Put down the unit to connect with the tripod.
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.
2. After setting the tripod, insert a top of a
recommended tripod to a hole underneath the
unit.
Safety pin
>>Caution
Use the safety pin for fixing center column all
the time.
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,,Note
yy If you use a tripod, use the tripod only for
speaker.
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yy Before buying a tripod, check the
specifications for maximum bearing load
of the center column.
(Unit’s net weight : about 16.5 kg)
,,Note
yy You should limit people around the
unit while using this unit with tripod.
Otherwise it may result in malfunction
and causing personal injury or property
damage.
yy Standing on the stool to reach unit control
panel is risky and might lead to injuries.
yy Do not put or attach other objects on the
tripod.
35 mm
yy Do not shake or push the unit when the
tripod is installed.
(B)
(A)
yy Use tripod as below :
(A) From tripod’s center to tripod’s leg :
above 530 mm
(B) From top of tripod to bottom of tripod :
below 780 mm
(C) Tripod net weight : over 2.5 kg
yy Use a tripod as low as possible for safety
use.
yy You should pull the center column to the
maximum only in case of need.
yy Mount only one unit on each tripod.
yy Do not try to extent the tripod legs
outside over its allowed range.
yy Refrain from moving around the tripod
after unit is installed.
yy Remove the units from all connected
cables of the tripods before moving the
tripods or adjusting their height.
yy When transporting or moving the unit,
always use two or more people.
yy When you use the tripod, use an extension
cord. Always be careful the movement of
cable.
yy It is prohibited to use this unit outside.
(Indoor use only)
yy 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.
yy Make sure the tripod is correctly
assembled and all its components are
tightly connected.
yy When using the external input cable (Mic,
etc.) after installing the unit on the tripod,
external input cable can cause the unit to
fall down.
yy Do not try to assemble the tripod if parts
are missing or defective.
yy Watch out the people can trip over the
input cable (Mic, etc.) connected the unit.
yy After installation, check whether the unit is
fixed firmly on the tripod or not.
yy Always be careful of the unit being
tripped.
yy Do not place the unit on an unstable
position where it might accidentally fall
over.
yy Add weight such as sand bags around the
tripod legs to prevent them from falling
over.
Connecting
Optional Equipment
Connection
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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.
AUX IN Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcoder,
TV, Player, etc.) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector.
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MP3 player, etc.
Portable cable
Audio cable
Rear panel
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 33), the unit might be off
automatically to protect itself.
Connecting
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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Connecting
USB Connection
Antenna Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB ports on the unit.
Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
USB device
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FM antenna
Connecting
,,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
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
(1) By using C/V buttons :
Press C/V to go to the next
file or to return to the beginning of
Skipping to
the current file.
the next/
Press C twice briefly to step
previous file
back to the previous file.
(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
Playing
repeatedly or following order.
randomly RPT1 -> RPT DIR -> RPT ALL ->
RANDOM -> OFF
*DIR : Directory
,,Note
yy When you play Program list, only RPT 1 and
RPT ALL are available.
yy Even after restarting the unit or switching
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
yy USB Folders/Files are recognized as below.
ROOT
FOLDER
FILE
FOLDER1
FOLDER3
3
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FOLDER4
FOLDER7
FILE 3
FOLDER8
FILE 8
FILE 9
FILE 10
FILE 4
FOLDER2
FOLDER5
FILE 11
FILE 12
FOLDER6
FILE 13
FILE 14
FILE 1
FILE 2
yy If there is no file in a folder, the folder will
not appear.
yy Folders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3 FOLDER
7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5 FOLDER 6
yy File will be played from $ file No.1 to $ file
No.14 one by one.
yy Files and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented differently
according to the record circumstances.
yy *ROOT : The first screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.
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Do this
Press Z ENTER on the remote
Stop
control or I on the unit.
Press d/M on the remote control
Playback
or T on the unit.
Press d/M on the remote control
Pause
or T on the unit during playback.
Press C/V on the remote
Searching
control or Y/U on the unit
for a section
during playback and release it at
within a file
the point you want to listen to.
Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on
Selecting a
the remote control to go to the
file directly
desired file directly.
During playback,
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Operating
Deleting an MP3/WMA file
AUTO DJ playback
You can delete file, folder or format by pressing
DELETE. This function is supported only in stop
status. (USB only)
Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback. It
equalizes volume across files for uninterrupted
playback.
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.
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- DEL FILE : Deletes file
- DEL DIR : Deletes folder
- FORMAT : Formats USB
Press AUTO DJ on the remote control or AUTO DJ/
RDS on the unit repeatedly, the display changes
as followings. RANDOM (AUTO DJ RANDOM) ->
REPEAT ALL (AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL) -> (AUTO DJ
OFF)
Mode
OFF
>>Caution
yy Do not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, delete, etc.)
yy Regular back up is recommended to
prevent data loss.
yy The delete function may not be supported
according to the USB status. (lock etc.)
Description
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RANDOM
RANDOM
(AUTO DJ
RANDOM)
The music is
played randomly
on this mode.
REPEAT
RPT
(AUTO DJ
SEQUENTIAL)
The music is
played repeatedly
on this mode.
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.
Display
Window
(AUTO DJ OFF)
,,Note
yy It is not supported on the AUTO DJ mode
to search for a section within a file or to play
repeatedly or randomly.
yy 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.
yy AUTO DJ function is not supported in the
music file whose length is less than 60
seconds.
yy During recording, AUTO DJ function is not
available.
yy Only AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected
when played Program list.
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Programmed Playback
Deleting Programmed list
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.
Deleting function is worked only on the edit mode.
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.
5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY once again.
To play the programmed list, press d/M after you
make the list.
,,Note
When making or modifying the programmed
list, REPEAT mode is off.
2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY
or PRESET·FOLDER W/S repeatedly.
3. Press DELETE while a song is selected.
,,Note
yy Programmed list is cleared in the case
below.
-- Removing the USB device.
-- Deleting or recording music files in the
USB device.
yy 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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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.)
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
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LG Sound Sync
With wireless connection
1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the
remote control.
You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo
on your TV.
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :
Volume up/down, mute
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details
of LG Sound Sync.
3
Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your equipment.
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,,Note
yy You can also use the remote control of
this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you
use TV's remote control again, the unit
synchronizes with the TV.
yy When the connections failed, make sure of
the condition of the TV and power of it.
yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when
using LG Sound Sync.
-- Turned off the unit.
-- Changing the function to the others.
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance.
yy The amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV.
yy If you try to change the function on using
the LG TV function, volume will be change
according to the LG TV volume level.
yy The device with Bluetooth® wireless
technology will be disconnected after a
certain period of time, if Sound Sync function
is selected. “LG Bluetooth Remote” app you’ve
already connected is disconnected either.
2. Select LG TV function by using FUNCTION on
the remote control until the function is selected.
3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]
“PAIRED” appears on the display window for
about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”
on the display window if connecting normally
between this unit and your TV.
AUTO POWER On
This unit automatically turns on by an input source :
LG TV or Bluetooth
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this
unit turns on and connect your Bluetooth device.
You can play your music.
,,Note
yy Depending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yy Depending on the connected device, the
unit turns on but Bluetooth function may
not connected.
yy If you disconnect Bluetooth connection
by this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore
it is recommended to disconnect the
connection before turning off the unit.
yy If you try to connect to the “LG Bluetooth
Remote” app, Bluetooth function of this unit
is turned on.
(It also includes the connection to the “LG
Bluetooth Remote” app via NFC. )
yy If you turn on the unit using LG TV or
Bluetooth function, proper function of this
unit is turned on.
Operating
Auto function change
This unit recognizes the connection to the
Bluetooth or to the “LG Bluetooth Remote” app via
NFC and changes suitable function automatically.
,,Note
yy If you are using LG TV function, this unit
does not react to the Bluetooth connection.
yy On the USB REC or USB delete function,
if you try to connect Bluetooth/ * NFC,
USB REC or USB delete function does not
support Auto function change.
yy If the unit is not paired with Bluetooth, it
does not support Auto function change.
(Except * NFC)
yy * NFC : Connection to the “LG Bluetooth
Remote” app via NFC.
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)
3
Operating
yy On the ready status of LG TV connection,
if Bluetooth device connect to the “LG
Bluetooth Remote” app directly, the unit
change to the Bluetooth function.
21
22 Operating
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.
3
Operating
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
yy Sound from the main set can be distorted
if you raise the volume of Bluetooth device
up to two-thirds or more.
yy When you use the bluetooth function,
adjust the volume of a bluetooth device to
a proper level to listen to.
,,Note
yy 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.
yy You should connect your Bluetooth device
to this unit again when you restart it.
yy The sound may be interrupted when
the connection interfered by the other
electronic wave.
yy You cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
yy Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
yy Depending on the type of the device,
you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
yy You can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, Notebook, etc.
yy When not connected the Bluetooth, “BT” and
“BT READY” appears on the control panel.
yy When someone stands and interrupts
communication between Bluetooth device
and the player, the connection will be
disconnected.
yy The more distant between the unit and
the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
yy When Bluetooth connection is
disconnected, connect the bluetooth device
to the unit again.
Operating 23
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
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
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
1. Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app through QR
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR
code.
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
equipped with “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)”.
(Android OS)
2. Tap an icon for installation.
3. Tap an icon for downloading.
,,Note
yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yy 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)”
3
Operating
Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App
onto Your Bluetooth Device
24 Operating
Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App
through NFC
Activate Bluetooth with “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App
NFC allows you to install and open “LG Bluetooth
Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.
“LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your
bluetooth device to this unit.
1. Activates the NFC feature of your NFC-enabled
phone.
1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the
home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote”
app and go to the main menu.
2. Turn on the unit.
3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled phone over
the unit.
2. Tap [Setting] and select the unit you want.
3. If you want to get more information to operate,
tap [Setting] and [Help].
3
yy BT app will be available in the software
version as follow;
- Android O/S : Ver 2.3.3 (or later)
Operating
,,Note
yy 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.
-- If “LG Bluetooth Remote” app is not installed on
your NFC-enabled phone, the linked screen with
“LG Bluetooth Remote“ app is displayed.
,,Note
yy You must activate the NFC feature of your
NFC-enabled phone.
yy If your NFC-enabled phone’s screen is
locked, it will not read the NFC.
yy 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.
yy 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.
yy After tagging, it automatically connect to
the “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and then
change to the Bluetooth function.
yy 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.
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG
Bluetooth Remote” app may not work.
yy 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.
yy After connection of Bluetooth app, music
may be output from your device. In this
case, try connecting procedure again.
Operating 25
Radio Operations
Be sure that FM antenna is connected.
(Refer to the page 16)
Listening to the radio
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.
Seeing information about a
Radio station
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.
The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data
System) facility. This shows information about the
radio station being listened to. Press RDS/SET
repeatedly to cycle through the various data types:
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.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press FUNCTION until FM 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.
PS (Programme Service Name)
The name of the channel will appear in
the display.
PTY (Programme Type Recognition)
The programme type (e.g. Jazz or News)
will appear in the display.
RT (Radio Text)
A text message contains special
information from the broadcast station.
This text may scroll across the display.
CT (Time controlled by the channel)
This shows the time as broadcast by the
station.
You can search the radio stations by programme
type by pressing RDS/SET. The display will show
the last PTY in use. Press PTY one or more times to
select your preferred programme type. Press and
hold C/V. The tuner will search automatically.
When a station is found the search will stop.
3
Operating
1. Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display
window.
The last received station is tuned in.
26 Operating
Other Operations
Using Microphone
Turn off the sound temporarily
1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.
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.
3
Operating
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
yy While DEMO, this unit will keep DEMO
status even if you unplug the power cord
connection.
yy 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.
It is available on the function as follows :
USB, Bluetooth, AUX, Portable-In, FM, LG TV.
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
yy When not using the microphone, set the
MIC VOL. to minimum or turn off the MIC
and remove the microphone from the
MIC jack.
yy 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.
yy If sound through the microphone is
extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this
case, rotate MIC VOL. to minimum.
Operating 27
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
Lighting
Description
OFF
-
-
Step1
Red LED Lighting,
White LED Off
Depending on the
beat, the Red LED
is blinking.
Step2
Red LED Off,
White LED
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
yy 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.)
yy The RED LED is the LED lights up only
during operation. (playback, USB playback,
Radio Listening and other external input)
3
Operating
Step
28 Operating
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.
3
Operating
On Display
Description
NATURAL
You can enjoy comfortable and
natural sound.
Local
Specialization
equalizer
(Optional)
Regionally optimized sound
effect. (FORRO/FUNK/
SERTANEJO/DANGDUT/ARABIC/
PERSIAN/INDIA/REGUETON/
MERENGUE/SALSA/SAMBA/
CUMBIA/AFRO)
AUTO EQ
Realizes the sound equalizer that
is the most similar to the genre
of which is included in the MP3
ID3 tag of song files.
POP
CLASSIC
JAZZ
ROCK
This program lends an
enthusiastic atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the feeling
you are at an actual pop, classic,
jazz or rock concert.
MP3 - OPT
This function is optimized
for compressible MP3 file. It
improves the treble sound.
BASS BLAST
Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound effect.
LOUDNESS
Improves the bass and treble
sound.
FOOT BALL
This program lends an
atmosphere to the sound,
giving you the feeling you are in
football stadium.
FLAT
You can enjoy neutral sound
and give the impression that all
the section is flat.
On Display
BOOST
TREBLE/BASS
(TRE/BASS)
BYPASS
Description
Reinforce the middle register.
It seems to boost the overall
sound.
Emphasize low pitch sound and
high pitch sound.
You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer effect.
,,Note
yy On some speakers, sound may not be heard
or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.
yy By pressing BASS BLAST on the unit you
can directly select the BYPASS or
BASS BLAST sound.
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.
Operating 29
Setting the Clock
Using your player as an alarm
clock
1. Turn the unit on.
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold CLOCK.
2. Press and hold ALARM.
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)
3. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the hours and minutes and press
RDS/SET to save.
4. Press RDS/SET to confirm your selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
6. Press RDS/SET.
7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on
the remote control.
4. Press C/V on the remote control to
select function and press RDS/SET to save.
5. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the volume and press RDS/SET to save.
The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm.
,,Note
Setting the Clock through “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App
yy If you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “(“ by pressing
CLOCK even when the player is turned off.
Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app on your Android
device. (see page 23 - 24)
yy If you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “(“ and setting
information by pressing ALARM even when
the unit is turned off.
Your unit’s clock will be automatically synchronized
with your device by activating Bluetooth
connection through “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.
yy Press ALARM, you can selects a ALARM
on mode.
yy After plug or unplug the power cord, it may
need a certain period of time to operate the
unit smoothly.
3
Operating
8. Press RDS/SET.
yy If you set the clock time, you can check the
time by pressing CLOCK even when the
player is turned off.
30 Operating
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
yy You can check the remaining time before
the unit is turned off.
yy Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in
the display window.
3
Operating
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.
Advanced Operations
Recording to USB
You can record a various sound source to USB.
(USB, AUX, PORTABLE, FM)
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 Mic
volume.
(Only TUNER, AUX, PORTABLE)
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)
Operating
To select recording bit rate
,,Note
1. Press
USB REC on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control for longer than 3 seconds.
yy It is not supported to record music stored
on bluetooth device.
2. Press C/V on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit to select a bit rate.
yy During recording MP3/WMA, there is no
sound.
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.
yy You cannot record in AUTO DJ mode.
yy When you stop recording during playback,
the file that has been recorded at that time
will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA files)
yy 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.
4. To stop recording, press I on the unit or
Z ENTER on the remote control.
yy Multi card reader device or External HDD
can not be used for USB recording.
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
yy A file is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when
you record for a long term.
yy You may not store more than 999 files.
yy It’ll be stored as follows.
MP3/WMA
The other source*
TUNER
TUNER : The current recording frequency is
shown.
* : AUX, PORTABLE and the like.
3
Operating
3. Press
USB REC on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control.
yy If USB recording does not work, the
message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”
or “NO REC” is displayed on the display
window.
2. Connect another USB device to USB2.
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32 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause & Solution
yy The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
No Power.
No sound.
yy Check whether electricity failed.
Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.
yy Check whether you select right function.
Press FUNCTION and check the selected function.
yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.
The unit does not work
yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
properly.
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yy The antenna is positioned or connected poorly.
Connect the antenna securely.
4
Troubleshooting
Radio stations cannot
be tuned in properly.
yy The signal strength of the radio station is too weak.
Tune to the station manually.
yy No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared. (When
tuning by scanning preset channels)
Preset some radio stations, see page 25 for details.
yy 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.
yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
Remove the obstacle.
No speaker light
yy Check the speaker light effects by pressing X-FLASH/SET.
yy The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
LG Sound Sync does not yy Check connection of LG Sound Sync.
work.
yy Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.
Appendix 33
General specifications
General
Power requirements
Refer to the main label.
Power consumption
Refer to the main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
395.5 mm x 548 mm x 446 mm
Net Weight (Approx.)
16.5 kg
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity
5 % to 90 %
Bus Power Supply (USB)
5 V 0 500 mA
Inputs
AUX IN
1.2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 600 Ω, RCA jack, L/R)
PORT. IN
0.8 Vrms (3.5 Ø jack)
Mic
25 mV
Tuner
FM Tuning Range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
5
Total
500 W
Front
Mono 500 W (at 1 kHz, 3 Ω)
THD
20 %
yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix
Amplifier
34 Appendix
Maintenance
Trademarks and
Licenses
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
5
Appendix
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.
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.