OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Hi-Fi
System
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
CM3370 (CM3370, CMS3370F)
*MFL69825502*
www.lg.com
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient
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
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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 overheating.
The openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure.
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 specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service center.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the appliance. The Power Plug is the disconnecting
device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must
remain readily accessible.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery
from the equipment: Remove the old battery
or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order
than the assembly. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat
to human and animal health, the old battery or
the battery put it in the appropriate container at
designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste. It is
recommended that you use local, free reimbursement
systems batteries and accumulators. The battery
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Symbols
~
Refers to alternating current(AC).
0
Refers to direct current(DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1
Refers to stand-by.
!
Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Front Panel
12 Top Panel
13 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
14 Connecting to speakers
14 – Connecting the speakers to the unit
15 Optional Equipment Connection
15 – USB Connection
15 – AUX IN Connection
16 – PORT. IN Connection
16 – Listening to music from your portable player
or external device
3 Operating
17 Basic Operations
17 – CD/USB Operations
17 – Auto Play
18 – TAPE Operations
19 Other Operations
19 – Programmed Playback
19 – Deleting Programmed list
20 – Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA
file
20 – Deleting a file/folder or format
21 – AUTO DJ
21 – Turn off the sound temporarily
22 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
22 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
24 Radio Operations
24 – Listening to the radio
24 – Improving poor FM reception
24 – Presetting the Radio Stations
24 – Deleting all the saved stations
25 Sound adjustment
25 – Setting the sound mode
26 Advanced Operations
26 – Recording to USB
28 Setting the Clock
28 – Using your player as an alarm clock
29 – Sleep Timer Setting
29 – Dimmer
29 – DEMO
29 – Auto power down
30 – AUTO POWER On
30 – Auto function change
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Unique Features
BLUETOOTH®
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
AUTO DJ
Blends the end of one song into the beginning of
another for seamless playback.
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc.)
TAPE
Cassette tapes can be played back in this unit.
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Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
y Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
y Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
y Maximum les : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2,000
y Maximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200
y File extensions : “.mp3”/“.wma”
y Certain MP3/WMA les may not be played
depending on the type or format of the le.
y CD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/JOLIET
y We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,
which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
The DTS is not supported. In case of DTS audio
format, audio is not output.
You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered]
in order to make the discs compatible with the LG
players when formatting rewritable discs. When
setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use
it on LG players.
(Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for
Windows Vista)
Compatible USB Devices
y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
y USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
y The USB function of this unit does not support all
USB devices.
USB device requirement
y Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
y For a large capacity USB, it may take a few minute
to be searched.
y To prevent data loss, back up all data.
y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
y Using NTFS le system is not supported.
(Only FAT(16/32) le system is supported.)
y This unit recognizes up to 2,000 les.
y External HDD, card readers, locked devices, or hard
type USB devices are not supported.
y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to the
PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
y Some USB may not work with this unit.
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Remote control
Replacement of battery
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the batteries with 4 and 5
matched correctly.
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1 (Power) : Turns the power on or off.
B (Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.
VOL (Volume) +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
Disc CD
USB USB
AUX input AUX
Portable input PORTABLE
Bluetooth BT
TAPE TAPE
Radio FM
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
PRESET/FOLDER W/S :
- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When
a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA les 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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PROGRAM/MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations.
- Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.
- Deletes all the saved stations.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
information refer to page 21 )
DELETE :
- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only).
- Deletes a song on the programmed list.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
REPEAT : Listens to your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
BASS BLAST : Selects BASS BLAST effect.
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TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio stations.
C/V (Skip/Search) :
- CD/USB skips fast backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a track/le.
dM (Play/Pause) :
- CD/USB starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
DISC SKIP : Chooses a desired disc.
Z (Stop) :
- CD/USB stops playback.
- Cancels DELETE function.
USB REC : Records to USB.
INFO :
- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le
often comes with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
- Sees the name of connected Bluetooth device in
Bluetooth mode.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by
half.)
SET : Conrms the setting.
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn CD,
USB play and Tuner reception on at a desired time.
? : The button is not available for any function.
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Front Panel
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a 1 (Power)
Turns the power on or off.
b Display window
c CD
Selects the CD function.
d USB
Selects the USB function.
e AUX
Selects the AUX function.
f PORT.
Selects the PORTABLE function.
g AUTO DJ
Selects the AUTO DJ mode.
h USB Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
i DISC SKIP
Chooses a desired disc.
j PORT. (Portable) IN jack
Connect a portable device.
k SOUND EFFECT
Selects sound effect mode.
l BASS BLAST
Selects BASS BLAST effect.
m CLOCK
Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM
With the ALARM function you can turn on CD,
USB play and Tuner reception at a desired time.
SET
Conrms the setting.
STEREO/MONO
Selects stereo/mono.
SLEEP/DEMO
- Sets the system to turn off automatically at a
specied time.
- In power off status, if you press SLEEP/
DEMO, show demo mode.
n MEMORY/REPEAT
- Stores radio stations.
- Deletes all the saved stations.
- Makes programmed list.
- Listens to your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
o
Selects the Bluetooth function.
p FM
Selects the FM function.
q TAPE
Selects the TAPE function.
r R (Record)
Records to USB.
s I (Stop)
- CD/USB stops playback.
- Cancels DELETE function.
T (Play/Pause)
CD/USB starts or pauses playback.
PRESET +/-
Selects preset numbers.
Y/ U (Skip/Search)
- CD/USB searches backward or forward.
- Skips to the previous/next track/le.
TUNING +/-
Selects the radio station.
Volume Knob
Adjusts volume of speaker.
t R (Open/Close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
u Disc tray
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Top Panel
a
a (Play)
TAPE starts playback.
b (Rewind)
TAPE searches backward.
c (Fast forward)
TAPE searches forward.
d (Stop/Open)
- TAPE stops playback.
- In stop state, opens the cassette tape door.
e (Pause)
TAPE pauses playback.
cb d
e
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Rear Panel
a
a POWER IN
b FM ANTENNA
c AUX IN (L/R)
d SPEAKERS (L/R) terminals
b
c
d
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Connecting to speakers
Connecting the speakers to the
unit
To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic
nger pad to open the connection terminals on the
unit. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.
Connect the black of each wire to the terminals
marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals
marked + (plus).
y When you connect the speakers to the unit,
make sure to connect the speaker’s cable and
plug to the corresponding speaker connector.
y Check the volume level before playing music
to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant women
from being shocked by the sudden and loud
sound from the unit.
y Use the speaker supplied with this unit
only. Using any other speaker may cause
malfunction.
y Be careful to make sure children do not put
their hands or any objects into the *speaker
duct.
* speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)
y The speakers contain magnet parts, so color
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.
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Connecting
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Optional Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect a USB device to the USB ports on the unit.
Removing the USB device from the unit.
1. Choose a different function/mode or
press Z on the remote control or I on
the unit twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
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AUX IN Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device(Camcorder, TV,
Player, etc) to the AUX IN(L/R) connector.
If your device has only one output for audio(mono),
connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.
Red
White
To the audio output jacks
of your component
(Camcorder, TV, Player, etc.)
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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.
Portable cable
MP3 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.
3. Press F on the remote control to select AUX or
PORTABLE function.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.
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Basic Operations
CD/USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing B on the remote
control or R on the unit.
Or connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F on the
remote control.
3. On CD function, select the disc by pressing DISC
SKIP.
To Do this
Stop
Press Z on the remote control or
I on the unit.
Playback
Press dM on the remote control or
T on the unit.
Pause
Press dM on the remote control or
T on the unit during playback.
Searching
for a section
within
a track/le
Press and hold C/V on the
remote control or Y/U on the
unit during playback and release it at
the point you want to listen to.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/le
- In stop status,
Press C/V on the remote
control or Y/U on the unit to
go to the next/previous track/le.
- During playback,
press V on the remote control or
U on the unit to go to the next
track/le.
Playing less than 2 seconds, press
C on the remote control or Y
on the unit to go to the previous
track/le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press C
on the remote control or Y on
the unit to go to the beginning of
the track/le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on
the unit repeatedly during playback.
Refer to the note for details about
the display change.
y The display changes in the following order.
USB MP3/WMA CD AUDIO CD
RPT 1
RPT*DIR
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
RPT 1
RPT DIR
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
RPT 1
-
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
*DIR : Directory
y When you play programmed list, only RPT 1
and RPT ALL are available.
y 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.
y If you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,
it will close automatically.
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Note
Auto Play
- AUDIO/MP3/WMA CD is played automatically
after disc tray is open and then closed.
- Automatically the unit switches to the CD
function if disc tray is opened and then closed
even when there is no disc in disc tray.
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TAPE Operations
Listening to cassette tapes
1. Press F on the remote control or TAPE on the
unit to select TAPE function.
2. Open a cassette tape door by pushing on
the unit.
3. Load a cassette tape with the side you want to
play facing forward.
To Do this
Stop
Press on the unit.
Play
Press on the unit.
Pause
Press on the unit.
Rewind
Press on the unit.
Fast forward
Press on the unit.
Even if you change the TAPE function to
another, TAPE function works but mutes the
sound.
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Other Operations
Programmed Playback
The program function enables you to store your
favorite les from any disc or USB device.
A program can contain 20 tracks/les for media.
On CD function, select the desired disc by pressing
DISC SKIP.
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit in stop
status.
2. Press C/V on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit to select a track/file.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit to save
and select a next track/file.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files.
(You can modify the list by pressing
PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote control
to select the program number.)
5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit once
again.
To play the programmed list, press dM on the
remote control or T on the unit after you make
the list.
When making or modifying the programmed
list, REPEAT mode is off.
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Deleting Programmed list
Deleting function only works in the edit mode.
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit in stop
status.
2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY
on the remote control or PRESET/FOLDER
W/S on the remote control repeatedly.
3. Press DELETE on the remote control while a
song is selected.
y Programmed list is cleared in the case below.
- Removing the disc or the USB device.
- Deleting or recording music les in the USB
device.
- Unplugging the power cord.
y Program is switched off in the case below.
- Changing to a different function.
- Turning off and on the unit.
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Note
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Searching for a folder and an
MP3/WMA file
1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control repeatedly until a desired folder appears.
2. Press dM on the remote control or T on the
unit to play it. The first file of the folder will be
played.
y CD/USB Folders/Files are recognized as
below.
FOLDER1
ROOT
FOLDER3
FOLDER4
FOLDER2
FOLDER7
FOLDER8
FOLDER5
FOLDER6
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FILE 8
FILE 9
FILE 10
FILE 3
FILE 4
FILE 11
FILE 12
FILE 13
FILE 14
FILE 1
FILE 2
FOLDER
FILE
y If there is no le in a folder, the folder will not
appear.
y Folders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT
FOLDER1 FOLDER3
FOLDER7
FOLDER8 FOLDER5
FOLDER6
y File will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le
No.14 one by one.
y Files and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented differently
according to the record circumstances.
y *ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the CD/USB is “ROOT”.
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Note
Deleting a file/folder or format
You can delete le, folder on your USB or format the
USB.
1. Select USB function by pressing F.
2. - Deletes le : Select the le you want to delete
and select “DEL FILE” by pressing DELETE on
the remote control.
- Deletes folder : Select the folder you want to
delete and select “DEL DIR” by pressing DELETE
on the remote control.
- Formats USB : Select “FORMAT” by pressing
DELETE on the remote control to format the
USB device.
If you want to exit the current mode, Press Z on
the remote control or I on the unit.
3. To delete file/folder or format, press dM on the
remote control or T on the unit.
y Do not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, delete, etc.)
y Regular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
y The delete function may not be supported
according to the USB status. (lock, etc.)
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AUTO DJ
Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback. It
equalizes volume across tracks for uninterrupted
playback.
Press AUTO DJ repeatedly, the display changes as
followings.
AUTO DJ RANDOM AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL
AUTO DJ OFF
Mode
Display
Window
Description
OFF AUTO DJ OFF -
RANDOM
AUTO DJ
RANDOM
The music is played
randomly on this
mode.
REPEAT
AUTO DJ
SEQUENTIAL
The music is played
repeatedly on this
mode.
y AUTO DJ mode does not support searching
for a section within a track/le or to play
repeatedly or randomly.
y If you move to other functions or stop the
music using Z on the remote control or I
on the unit on AUTO DJ mode, AUTO DJ will
be disabled.
y AUTO DJ is not supported in the music le
whose length is less than 60 seconds.
y During recording, AUTO DJ is not available.
y Only AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when
played programmed list.
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Turn off the sound temporarily
Press on the remote control to mute your sound.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone, the “ ” will appear in the display window.
To cancel it, press on the remote control again or
change the volume level.
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Using a BLUETOOTH®
wireless technology
About BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection
has interference from other electronic devices or you
connect a Bluetooth device from a different room.
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.
y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc.
y Codec : SBC
BLUETOOTH Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles. This
unit is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH
device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is activated on 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. Turn on the unit.
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 CM3370(XX)”.
y XX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see
“LG
CM3370(08)
”
on your Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some devices may have a different pairing
process. Enter the PIN code (0000) as
needed.
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Note
3. When this unit has successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will be appear
on the display window. After a short amount
of time, the Bluetooth device name will be
displayed.
If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be
displayed.
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Note
4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide
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y When using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and
keep the distance.
However, it may not work well in certain
situations as described below:
- There is a obstacle between the unit and
the Bluetooth device.
- There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth technology such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
y You should connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit again when you restart it.
y The sound may be interrupted when the
connection has interference from other
electronic devices.
y Depending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
y You can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, Notebook, etc.
y The more distance between the unit and
the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.
y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
y When a Bluetooth device is not connected,
“BT READY” appears on the display window.
y When you use Bluetooth function,
adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.
y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized with
each other.
y To connect a new Bluetooth device,
disconnect the currently connected
Bluetooth device and connect a new
Bluetooth device.
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Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press F on the remote control or FM on the unit
until FM appears in the display window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING -/+ on the remote
control or Y/U on the unit for about two
seconds until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release.
Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.
Or
Manual tuning :
Press TUNING -/+ on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on the
remote control or rotating volume knob on the
unit repeatedly.
Improving poor FM reception
press dM on the remote control or STEREO/MONO
on the unit.
This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and
usually improve the reception.
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press F on the remote control or FM on the unit
until FM appears in the display window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+ on the remote control or Y/U
on the unit.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit.
A preset number will blink in the display window.
4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control or PRESET +/- on the unit to select the
preset number you want.
5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit.
The station is stored.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
7. To listen to a preset station, press
PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote control
or PRESET +/- on the unit.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY on the
remote control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit
for two seconds.
“ERASE ALL” will flash up on the unit display.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control or MEMORY/REPEAT on the unit to
erase all the saved radio stations.
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Sound adjustment
Setting the sound mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound
elds. The displayed items for the equalizer may be
different depending on sound sources and effects.
You can select a desired sound mode by using
SOUND EFFECT.
On Display Description
POP
CLASSIC
JAZZ
ROCK
This program lends
an enthusiastic
atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the
feeling you are at an
actual rock, pop, jazz
or classic concert.
AUTO EQ
Sets the sound
equalizer on the mode
that is the most similar
to the genre which is
included in the MP3
ID3 tag of song les.
BASS BLAST
Reinforces the treble,
bass and surround
sound effect.
STANDARD
You can enjoy
optimized sound.
y On some speakers, sound may not be heard
or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.
y Maybe you need to reset the sound mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.
y By pressing BASS BLAST, you can directly
select BASS BLAST effect.
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Note
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Advanced Operations
Recording to USB
Recording to USB - CD, AUX,
PORTABLE, FM
You can record a various sound source to USB.
(CD, AUX, PORTABLE, FM)
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function by pressing F on the remote
control.
One track/file recording - You can record to USB
after playing a track/file you want.
All tracks/files recording - You can record to USB
after full stop status.
Programmed list recording - After showing the
programmed list, you can record it to USB.
(Refer to page 19)
3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or R on the unit.
4. To stop recording, press Z on the remote control
or I on the unit.
Recording to USB - TAPE
You can record a various sound source to USB.
(TAPE)
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select TAPE function by pressing F on the remote
control or TAPE on the unit.
3. Load a cassette tape with the side you want to
record facing forward.
4. Press on the unit.
5. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or R on the unit.
6. To stop recording, press Z on the remote control
or I on the unit.
Pausing recording
During recording, press dM on the remote control or
T on the unit to pause recording.
Press it again to restart recording.
(Only AUX, PORTABLE, TAPE, FM)
To select recording bit rate and speed
1. Press USB REC on the remote control or R on
the unit for longer than 3 seconds.
2. Use C/V on the remote control to select
the bit rate.
3. Press USB REC on the remote control or R on
the unit again to select the recording speed.
4. Press C/V on the remote control to select
a desired recording speed :
(AUDIO CD only)
X1 SPEED
- You can listen to music while recording it.
X2 SPEED
- You can just record the music file.
5. Press USB REC on the remote control or R on
the unit to finish the setting.
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Be responsible
Respect copyrights
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y You can check the recording percentage rate
for the USB record on the display window
during the recording. (MP3/WMA CD Only)
y During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound.
y When you stop recording during playback,
the le that has been recorded at that time
will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA les)
y Do not remove the USB device or turn off
the unit during USB recording. If does not, an
incomplete le may be made and not deleted
on PC.
y If USB recording does not work, the message
like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”, “NOT
SUPPORT” or “NO REC” is displayed on the
display window.
y Multi card reader device or external HDD
cannot be used for USB recording.
y A le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when
you record for a long term.
y You may not store more than 2,000 les.
y You cannot record in AUTO DJ mode.
y In case of the unsupported MP3/WMA le,
the le recording may be stopped.
y It’ ll be stored as follows.
AUDIO CD MP3/WMA
53"$,@
53"$,@
"6%*0@
$%@3&$
$%@3&$
"6%*0@
1MB
ZPSQBVTFTUBUVT
5IFPUIFSTUBUVT
The other source* Tuner
* : AUX, PORTABLE, TAPE
Tuner : The current recording frequency is
shown.
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Note
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Setting the Clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold CLOCK.
3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00
(for a 24 hour display)
4. Press SET to confirm your selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
6. Press SET.
7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on
the remote control.
8. Press SET.
Using your player as an alarm
clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold ALARM.
3. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the hours and minutes and press SET to
save.
4. Press C/V on the remote control to select
function and press SET to save.
- Press C/V to select a preset number
when you select tuner and then, press SET.
If there is no preset number, this step is skipped.
5. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the volume and press SET to save.
The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm is set.
y If you set the clock, you can check the time
by pressing CLOCK even when the player is
turned off.
y You can set alarm after you set the clock.
y If you set the clock and alarm, you can check
the alarm icon “(“ and setting information
by pressing ALARM even when the unit is
turned off.
y You can select ALARM on/off mode by
pressing ALARM.
,
Note
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Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP on the remote control or SLEEP/
DEMO on the unit 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 on
the remote control or SLEEP/DEMO on the unit
repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press
SLEEP on the remote control or SLEEP/DEMO on
the unit once again.
You can check the remaining time before the
unit is turned off. Press SLEEP on the remote
control or SLEEP/DEMO on the unit. The
remaining time appears in the display window.
,
Note
Dimmer
Press SLEEP on the remote control or SLEEP/
DEMO on the unit once. The display window will
be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP on
the remote control or SLEEP/DEMO on the unit
repeatedly until dim off.
DEMO
In the power off status, press SLEEP/DEMO on the
unit once. The unit will power on and display the each
of functions with demo sound in the display window.
To cancel the DEMO function, press SLEEP/DEMO
on the unit once more.
y While in DEMO, this unit will keep DEMO
status even if you unplug the power cord
connection.
y You can enjoy other functions during the
DEMO, the DEMO will temporarily pause.
-
Without input key in 10 sec, the DEMO will
playback automatically.
,
Note
Auto power down
This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the
case were the main unit is not connected to an
external device and is not used for 15 minutes.
The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the
main unit has been connected to another device
using the analog inputs.
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AUTO POWER On
This unit automatically turns on by an input source :
Bluetooth
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this
unit turns on and the unit will be connected your
Bluetooth device.
y Depending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
y Depending on the connected device, the unit
turns on but Bluetooth function may not be
connected.
y 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.
y If you have already paired with this unit,
automatically this unit can turn on by an
input source when this unit is turned off.
y If you turn off the unit by pressing the power
button for more than 5 seconds, Auto Power
On function is disabled.
To activate it, turn on the unit.
,
Note
Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth
and then changes suitable function automatically.
When you try to connect Bluetooth
device
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected.
Play your music on the Bluetooth device.
y This function is not available during recording
or deleting.
y This function only works with devices that
were previously connected.
,
Note
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 31
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause & Correction
The unit does not work
properly.
y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn them on again.
y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
No Power.
y The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
y Check whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other
electronic devices.
No sound.
y Check whether you select right function. Press function button and check the
selected function.
y Check to see if the speakers are connected to the unit correctly.
The unit does not start
playback.
y An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.
y No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
y The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to page 34)
y The disc is inserted upside down. Place the disc with the label or printed side
facing upwards.
Radio stations cannot be
tuned in properly.
y The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. Connect the antenna securely.
y The signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station manually.
y No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared. (When being
tuned by scanning preset channels)
Preset some radio stations, see page 24 for details.
The remote control does
not work properly.
y The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within
about 7 m (23 feet).
y There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove the
obstacle.
y The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with
new ones.
5 Appendix
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Appendix
5
Main unit
General
Power requirements Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 272 mm x 336 mm x 393 mm
(Approx 10.7 inch x 13.2 inch x 15.4 inch)
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Inputs
Analog audio in (AUX IN) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 75 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
Portable in (PORT. IN) 1.8 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Tuner
FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz
System
Frequency response 60 to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB
Dynamic range 80 dB
Bus Power Supply (USB)
5 V 0 500 mA
Amplier (RMS Output power)
Total 200 W RMS
Front 100 W RMS X 2 (4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10 % THD)
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Appendix
5
Speakers
Front
Type 2 Way 2 Speaker
Impedance 4 Ω
Rated Input Power 100 W RMS
Max. Input Power 200 W RMS
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 202 mm x 341 mm x 237.5 mm
(Approx 7.9 inch x 13.5 inch x 9.3 inch)
y Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
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5
Maintenance
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally
packed at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit.
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
as these might damage the surface of the unit.
Maintaining the Unit
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical
pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn,
the picture quality could be diminished. For details,
please contact your nearest authorized service
center.
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for old vinyl records.
Appendix 35
Appendix
5
Trademarks and
Licenses
Bluetooth wireless technology is a system which
allows radio contact between electronic.
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.
