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Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
CM2440DAB (CM2440DAB, CMS2440F)
FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO INNER PAGE OF BACK COVER.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Micro Hi-Fi
System
ENGLISH
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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
sucient 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 over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: 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 centre.
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 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
centre. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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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 shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. All electrical and electronic products should
be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government or
the local authorities.
2. The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.
3. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old appliance, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
Pb
1. This symbol may be combined with chemical
symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or
lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more that
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.
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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, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,
2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
Please contact to the followingaddress for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).
Contact oce for compliance of this product:
LG Electronics Inc.
EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
y
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.
In door use only.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply
of 200 - 240V ~, 50/60Hz.
WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BS 1363
approved main plug. When replacing the
fuse, always use of the same rating approved
to BS 1362. Never use this plug with the fuse
cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse
cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug
supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in
your home, then the plug should be removed
and a suitable type tted. Please refer to the
wiring instructions below:
WARNING: A mains plug removed from the
mains lead of this unit must be destroyed. A
mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if
inserted in a mains socket. Do not connect
either wire to the earth pin, marked with the
letter E or with the earth symbol
or coloured
green or green and yellow. If any other plug is
tted, use same rating of fuse in the plug.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
codes:
- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
unit may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured
blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
6 Playable file Requirement
6 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
9 Front panel
10 Back panel
2 Connecting
11 Connecting the speakers to the unit
11 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
11 Antenna Connection
12 Optional Equipment Connection
12 – USB Connection
12 – PORT. IN Connection
3 Operating
13 Basic Operations
13 – CD/ USB Operations
14 – Selecting a folder
14 – Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file
15 – Android device Operation
16 Radio Operations
16 – Listening to the radio
17 – Presetting the Radio Stations
17 – Deleting all the saved stations
17 – Improving poor FM reception
17 – Seeing information about a Radio
station(Optional)
18 – Listening to the DAB
18 – Aligning the service names
18 – DAB scan
18 – Deleting all of the saved DAB scan
stations
19 Other Operations
19 – Programmed Playback
19 – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)
19 – Turn off the sound temporarily
19 – Auto Power Down
20 Sound adjustment
20 – Setting the surround mode
20 Setting the Clock
20 – Setting the clock through
"LG Bluetooth Remote" App
21 – Setting the alarm
21 Sleep Timer Setting
21 Dimmer
22 Advanced Operations
22 – Recording to USB
22 – To select recording bit rate and speed
23 Using Bluetooth technology
24 – Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
25 – Using Bluetooth App
4 Troubleshooting
26 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
27 Specifications
28 Maintenance
28 – Handling the Unit
28 – Notes on Discs
28 Trademarks and Licenses
6 Warranty
29 Warranty
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Unique Features
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device.
(MP3, Notebook, etc)
Bluetooth
Listens to music stored on your bluetoothe device.
LG Bluetooth Remote
You can control this unit with your Android device
via Bluetooth. This unit and your device must be
paired for Bluetooth. Visit “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)” to search for “LG Bluetooth
Remote” app. For detailed information, refer to page
25
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (1) Battery (2)
Antenna (1)
Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/ WMA/FLAC le compatibility with this unit is
limited as follows :
y
Sampling frequency :
MP3 : within 8 to 48 kHz
WMA : within 8 to 48 kHz
FLAC : within 8 to 96 kHz(USB),
within 8 to 48 kHz(CD)
y
Bit rate : within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
y
Maximum les : Under 999
y
File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”/”.ac”
y
CD-ROM le format : ISO9660/ JOLIET
y
Support channel(FLAC) : Up to 2 channel
y
Support output bit/sample (FLAC) : 16bit
y
bps(FLAC) : Up to 2.5Mbps
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)
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Compatible USB Devices
y
MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
y
USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
y
The USB function of this unit does not
support all USB devices.
USB device requirement
y
Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
y
Do not extract the USB device while in
operation.
y
For a large capacity USB, it may take longer
than a few minute to be searched.
y
To prevent data loss, back up all data.
y
If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub,
the USB device is not recognized.
y
Using NTFS le system is not supported.
(Only FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)
y
This unit is not supported when the total
number of les is 1,000 or more.
y
External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices,
or hard type USB devices are not supported.
y
USB port of the unit cannot be connected
to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage
device.
y
Some USB may not work with this unit.
y
In power on state, you can charge your
Android device via USB port. (This is available
when you select USB function.)
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Replacement of battery
(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.
• • • • • •
a
• • • • • •
1
: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
B
: Opens or closes the disc tray.
• • • • • •
b
• • • • • •
PRESET.FOLDER
W
/
S
:
- Searches for a folder of MP3/
WMA/FLAC les. When a CD/ USB
containing MP3/ WMA /FLAC 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.
FUNCTION : Selects the function
and input source.
: Mutes the sound.
VOL
o/p
: Adjusts speaker
volume.
PROGRAM/MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations.
- Creates a playlist you want to
listen to.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound
impressions.
INFO : Sees informations about
your music. MP3 les often come
with ID3 tags. The tag gives
the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.
• • • • • •
c
• • • • • •
REPEAT(MENU) : Listens to
your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
C
/
V
(Skip/Search) :
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a
track/le.
TUN. -/+ :
- Selects the radio station.
- Selects a DAB display mode.
Z
ENTER :
- Stops playback or recording
- Cancels DELETE function.
d
/
M
(Play/Pause) :
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects STEREO/MONO.
• • • • • •
d
• • • • • •
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn o
automatically at a specied time.
(Dimmer : The display window will
be darkened by half.)
DELETE : Deletes MP3/WMA/FLAC
les.
USB REC :Starts recording.
CLOCK :Sets a clock and checks a
time.
ALARM : Uses your player as an
alarm clock.
SET/RDS(Optional) :
-
RDS (Radio Data System).
(Refer to page 17 )
-
Conrms the clock and the
alarm setting.
DAB INFO. :
-
DAB radio type.
-
Changes the display information
of DAB channel.
PTY(Optional) : Searches radio
stations by radio type.
SORT/SCAN :
-
Searches radio stations by radio
type.
-
Aligns the service names DAB
band scanning.
?
: The button is not available for
any function.
b
a
c
d
Remote control
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a
1
/
!
(Power ON/OFF)
F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
Y/U
(skip/Search)
- Searches backward or forward.
- Skips to the previous/next track/le.
TUNNING - / +
Selects the radio stations.
T
(Play/Pause)
Starts or pauses playback.
I
(Stop)
- Stops playback or recording.
- Cancels DELETE function.
R
(Open/Close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
b
Display Window
c
Remote sensor
d
Volume Knob
Adjusts volume of speaker.
e
USB Port
- Plays and records the audio files by
connecting the USB device.
- Plays the audio files using your USB cable for
Android.
f
Disc tray
g
PORT. IN
Listens to music from your portable device.
Front panel
a cb d
e gf
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Back panel
a
FM/DAB ANTENNA
b
SPEAKERS terminal
c
POWER IN
a
c
b
2 Connecting
Connecting 11
Connecting
2
Connecting the
speakers to the unit
Attaching 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 stripe of each wire to the
terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to
the terminals marked + (plus).
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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Caution
Antenna Connection
Connect the Antenna to the antenna port on the
back of the unit. Be sure to extend the FM/DAB wire
antenna fully.
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Connecting
2
Optional Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect the USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB port on the front of the unit.
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.
,
Note
PORT. IN Connection
Connect an output (earphone or line out) of
portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the
PORT. IN connector.
Listening to music from your
external device
This unit can be used to play the music from many
types of external device.
1. Connect the external device to the PORT. 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 function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote contro or F on the
unit.
4. Turn the external device and start playing
music.
3 Operating
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Operating
3
Basic Operations
When you selects USB function, you can see
messages as follows;
Message Cause
CHARGE
Your device is not supported by
AOA 2.0(Only charging).
Number of
les
This unit recognizes your USB.
ANDROID
This unit recognizes your Android
device supported by AOA 2.0 as
known device.
NO USB
Any device is not connected to USB
port.
This unit recognizes your Android
device as an unknown device.
Depending on the type of device, message
will appear in other way.
,
Note
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 the CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the
unit.
3. Select a track/file you want to play by pressing
C/V
on the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit.
To Do this
Stop
Press
Z
ENTER on the remote
control or
I
on the unit.
Playback
Press
d
/
M
on the remote control
or
T
on the unit.
Pause
During playback, press
d
/
M
on the
remote control or
T
on the unit.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/le
Press
C
/
V
on the remote
control or
Y/U
on the unit to
skip the track/le in stop state.
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.
Searching
for a section
within a track
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.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT(MENU) on the
remote control repeatedly, the
display changes in the following
order.
RPT1
->
RPT DIR (only MP3/ WMA/
FLAC)
->
RPT ALL
->
RANDOM
->
OFF
If you play a scratched disc, there are some
noise and the unit cannot read the disc.
,
Note
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3
Selecting a folder
1. Press PRESET.FOLDER
W
/
S
on the remote
control repeatedly until a desired folder appears.
2. Press
d
/
M
on the remote control or
T
on the
unit to play it. The first file of folder will play.
y
USB and CD Folders/Files are recognized as
below.
*ROOT
File_01
File
Directory
File_02
File_03
File_04
File_05
File_06
File_07
File_08
File_09
File_10
y
Files and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented dierently
according to the record circumstances.
y
*ROOT : the rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”
y
Folders will be presented as the following
order;
FAT(USB) / CD : FILE_01 -> FILE_02 ->
FILE_03 -> FILE_04 -> FILE_05 -> FILE_06 ->
FILE_07 -> FILE_08 -> FILE_09 -> FILE_10
,
Note
Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC
file
You can delete file, folder or format by pressing
DELETE on the remote control. This function is
supported only in stop state. (USB only)
1. - Select the file you want to delete and press
DELETE.
- Select the folder you want to delete by
pressing PRESET.FOLDER
W
/
S
on the remote
control. Then press DELETE.
- Press and hold DELETE to format the USB
device.
Or
Press DELETE repeatedly while searching a file.
The display window will be changed in the
following order.
- DEL FILE : Deletes file
- DEL DIR?: Deletes folder
- FORMAT? : Formats USB
2. To delete file/folder or format, press
d
/
M
on the
remote control or
T
on the unit.
3. If you want to exit the current mode, press
Z
ENTER on the remote control or
I
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.
>
Caution
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Operating
3
Android device Operation
You can enjoy the sound from your Android device
through USB port. For details about Android device,
refer to the Android device User Guide.
To stream audio from your Android device through
this unit, you need :
y
With Android operation system : Ver 4.1(or later)
and AOA 2.0 (or later)
y
With a micro USB cable
y
This unit may not compatible with the
device that does not support the *AOA
(Android Open Accessory) 2.0 version. It
is possible that certain devices may not
support or be compliant with the AOA2.0
USB audio standard, resulting in the device
freezing or rebooting after being connected
and detached from the speaker system.
If you experience this problem, please
contact your device manufacturer. Your
device may need to be updated with the
latest Jellybean software and or the correct
AOA2.0 USB audio standard.
*About AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0
version ;
Audio output from Android device to
the Accessory and HID (Human Interface
Device)
y
You are recommended to remove the case
for your Android device (Ver4.1 or later)
before you connect your Android device to
USB port using a cable.
,
Note
1. Connect Android device to the USB port by
using the Android device’s cable.
2. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or F on
the unit to select USB function.
3. If your unit is connected firmly, ‘ANDROID’ will
appear in the display window.
You can operate your Android device through
an Android device’s display by using the remote
control and controlling your Android device.
To Do this
Play Press
T
.
Pause During playback, press
T
.
Skip
During playback, press
Y/U
to go to the next le or to return
to the beginning of the current
le.
During playback, press
Y
twice briey to step back to the
previous le.
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3
y
If the connection has an error, check these
problems as follows;
-
Your Android device is not connected rmly.
-
This unit recognizes your Android device as
an unknown device.
-
Your Android device is not booted.
-
Check the setting of USB connection type on
your Android device.
y
In case of no sound from this unit, adjust
the volume of your Android device.
y
The charging time may vary depending on
your Android device.
y
Some Android devices may not be charged.
y
You may not control your Android device
from this unit due to malfunction of Android
device.
y
Depending on your Android device’s
software version, it may not be possible
to control your Android device from this
unit. We recommend installing the latest
software version.
y
If your Android device does not support
AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0 version,
this unit can only charge your Android
device even though Android device has OS
4.1 (or later).
,
Note
Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or F on
the unit until FM/DAB appears on the display
window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. [FM]
Auto tuning : Press
Y
/
U
on the unit or
TUN.-/+ on the remote control for about 2
seconds until the existing frequency starts
changing, then release. Scanning stops when
the unit tunes in a station.
Manual tuning: Press
Y
/
U
on the unit or
TUN.-/+ on the remote control repeatedly.
[DAB]
Press TUN -/+ and press
d
/
M
when scanning
stop.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL
o
/
p
on the remote control or rotate the
Volume Knob on the unit.
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3
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM/DAB.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or F on
the unit until FM/DAB appears on the display
window.
2. [FM]
Select the desired frequency by pressing
Y
/
U
on the unit or TUN. -/+ remote
control.
[DAB]
Press TUN. -/+ and press
d
/
M
when scanning
stop.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY. A preset number
will blink on 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
.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY for two
seconds. “CLEAR” will flash up on the display
window.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to erase all saved
radio stations.
Improving poor FM reception
Press
d
/
M
on the remote control. This will change
the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve
the reception.
Seeing information about a
Radio station(Optional)
The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data
System) facility. This shows information about the
radio station being listened to. Press SET/RDS
repeatedly to cycle through the various data
types:
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 SET/RDS. The display will show
the last PTY in use. Press PTY one or more times to
select your preferred programme type. Press and
hold TUN.-/+. The tuner will search automatically.
When a station is found, the search will stop.
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Operating
3
Listening to the DAB
You can change the display information of the
currently broadcasting DAB channel. Press
DAB INFO. on the remote control repeatedly, the
display changes in the following order;
SERVICE -> PTY NAME -> FREQ -> DLS -> QUALITY
-> ENSEMBLE
Select a display mode and then press
TUNING-/+, the initials of the servicename are
displayed.
SERVICE Displays the Name of the channel for
the current broadcast.
PTY NAME Displays the Type of the channel for
the current broadcast.
FREQ Displays the frequency of the channel
for the current broadcast.
DLS It displays the current Scroll of the
channel which is selected.
QUALITY It displays the current strength of the
broadcast signal.
ENSEMBLE Displays the Ensemble of the channel
for the current broadcast.
Aligning the service names
Press SORT/SCAN on the remote control to display
the sorting mode of DAB broadcastings. Then, press
the button once again to change the mode.
Default sort: The service names are aligned in a
scanning order.
Name sort: The service names are aligned in an
alphabetical order.
DAB scan
Press SORT/SCAN on the remote control for longer
than 3 seconds, all of the DAB bands are scanned.
Then press it again, scanning will be cancelled.
Deleting all of the saved DAB
scan stations
Press and hold DAB INFO. on the remote control
for 3 seconds. “DAB INIT” will be displayed. Press
DAB INFO. to erase all the saved stations.
Operating 19
Operating
3
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.
1. Insert a CD or a USB and wait for it to be
ordered.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop state.
3. Press
C
/
V
on the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit to select a track/file.
4. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control again to save and select a next track/file.
5. Press
d
/
M
on the remote control or
T
on the
unit to play the programmed music tracks/files.
6. To clear your selection, press
Z
ENTER on the
remote control or
I
on the unit twice.
The programs are also cleared when the disc
or USB device is removed, the unit is powered
o or the function is switched to others.
,
Note
Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
While playing an MP3 le containing le
information, you can display the information by
pressing INFO.
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press on the remote control to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone, the mute symbol “
q
" is displayed in
the display window.
To cancel it, press again on the remote control or
change the volume level.
Auto Power Down
This unit will be o itself to save electric
consumption in the case 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 analog
input.
Operating20
Operating
3
Sound adjustment
Setting the surround mode
This system has a number of pre-set sound elds.
You can select a desired sound mode by using
SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.
On Display Description
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.
POP
CLASSIC
ROCK
JAZZ
This program lends an
enthusiastic atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the feeling
you are at an actual pop, classic
or rock concert.
MP3 -- OPT
This function is optimized
for compressible MP3 le. It
improves the treble sound.
BASS BLAST
(BASS)
Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound eect.
BYPASS
You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.
Maybe you need reset the surround mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track/le changed.
,
Note
Setting the Clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press CLOCK for at least 2 seconds.
3. Choose time mode by pressing
C
/
V
on
the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit.
- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display)
or 0:00 (for a 24 hour display)
4. Press SET/RDS to confirm your selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing
C
/
V
on the
remote control or
Y/U
on the unit
6. Press SET/RDS to conrm your selection.
7. Select the minutes by pressing
C
/
V
on
the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit.
8. Press SET/RDS to conrm your selection.
9. If you want to reset the clock, press and hold
CLOCK. Then repeat steps 3-8.
Setting the clock through
"LG Bluetooth Remote" App
Install "LG Bluetooth Remote" app on your Android
device. (refer to page 25)
Your unit's clock will be automatically synchronized
with your device by activating Bluetooth
connection through "LG Bluetooth Remote" app.
Operating 21
Operating
3
Setting the alarm
You can use the unit as an alarm clock.
You have to set the clock before setting the alarm.
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press ALARM. Each of functions flashes.
3. Press SET/RDS when the function you want to
be woken by is showing.
4. “ON TIME” will be displayed. This is your desired
time to the unit turns on. Press
C
/
V
on
the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit to
change the hours and minutes and press
SET/RDS to save.
5. Press
C
/
V
on the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit to change the volume
and press SET/RDS to save.
6. If you want to reset the alarm, press and hold
ALARM. Then repeat steps 3-5.
y
Alarm function only works when the unit is
turned o after setting the alarm.
y
If you set the clock time and alarm, you can
check the time by pressing CLOCK or the
alarm by pressing ALARM even when the
unit is turned o.
y
If the alarm is already set, press ALARM
once to cancel the alarm. To activate the
alarm, press ALARM once again.
y
If the clock time or the alarm is already set,
press and hold CLOCK or ALARM for at
least 2 seconds to reset the clock or the
alarm.
,
Note
Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time
sequence from 180 to 10 minutes. After the delay
time, the unit will be turned o.
To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP
repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press
SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.
y
You can check the remaining time before
the unit is turned o.
y
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in
the display window.
,
Note
Dimmer
Press SLEEP once. The display window will
be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP
repeatedly until the display window get bright.
Operating22
Operating
3
Advanced Operations
Recording to USB
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function by pressing FUNCTION on the
remote control or F on the unit.
One track recording -You can record a track/ file
on USB while playing the file you want.
All tracks recording - You can record tracks/ files
on USB in stop state.
Program list recording - After making program
list, you can record it on USB.
(Refer to the page 19)
3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control.
4. To stop recording, press
Z
ENTER on the
remote control or
I
on the unit.
Pausing recording
During recording, press USB REC on the remote
control to pause recording. Press it again to restart
recording. (Only Radio, Portable)
To select recording bit rate
and speed
1. Press USB REC on the remote control for longer
than 3 seconds.
2. Use
C
/
V
on the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit to select the bit rate :
96 kbps -> 128 kbps -> 192 kbps -> 256 kbps
3. Press USB REC on the remote control again to
select the recording speed.
4. Press
C
/
V
on the remote control or
Y/U
on the unit on the remote control to
select a desired recording speed : (CD Function
only)
X1 SPEED
- You can listen to music while recording it.
(AUDIO CD Only)
X2 SPEED
- You can just record the music file.
5. Press USB REC on the remote control 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 oense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Be responsible
Respect copyrights
Operating 23
Operating
3
y
It is not supported to record music stored
on bluetooth device.
• You can check the recording percentage
rate for the USB record on the display
window during the recording.
(MP3/ WMA CD Only)
• During recording MP3/ WMA/FLAC, there is no
sound.
• When you stop recording during playback,
the le that has been recorded at that time
will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA/FLAC les)
• Do not remove the USB device or turn
o the unit during USB recording. If not,
an incomplete le may be made and not
deleted on PC.
• If USB recording does not work, the
message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “FULL”, “NO
SUPPO” or "NO REC" is displayed on the
display window.
• Multi card reader device or External HDD
can not be used for USB recording.
• A le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when
you record for a long term.
• You may not store more than 999 les.
• It’ll be stored as follows.
AUDIO CD
MP3/ WMA/
FLAC
The other
source*
* : TUNER, PORTABLE and the like.
DAB and BT are not supported.
,
Note
Using Bluetooth
technology
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology
for short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when there is
interference by the other electronic waves which
run on same frequency or if you connect bluetooth
devices in the other rooms nearby.
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 etc.
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)
Operating24
Operating
3
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 BT function by using FUNCTION on
the remote control or F on the unit.
"BT READY" will be on the display window.
2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation. When searching for this unit
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
found may appear in the Bluetooth device
display depending on the type of Bluetooth
device. Your unit appears as “LG MICRO(XX:XX)”.
XX:XX means the last four 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 MICRO (F7:08)” on your
Bluetooth device.
,
Note
3. Enter the PIN code.
PIN code : 0000
Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a dierent pairing way.
,
Note
4. When this unit successfully paired with your
Bluetooth device, "BT PAIR" will be on the
display window
5. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
y
Sound from the main set can be distorted
if you raise the volume of Bluetooth device
up to two-thirds or more.
y
When you use the bluetooth function,
adjust the volume of a bluetooth device to
a proper level to listen to.
,
Note
y
When using Bluetooth® technology, you
have to make a connection between the
unit and the bluetooth device as close as
possible and keep the distance.
However it may not work well in the case
below :
-
There is a obstacle between the unit and
the bluetooth device.
-
There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth® technology such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
y
You should connect your Bluetooth device
to this unit again when you restart it.
y
When you select Bluetooth function again
after changing to other functions, Bluetooth
connection may be disconnected. You
should reconnect the bluetooth device to
use this function.
y
The sound may be interrupted when
the connection interfered by the other
electronic wave.
y
You cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
y
Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
y
Depending on the type of the device,
you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
y
You can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, Notebook, etc..
y
The more distant between the unit and
the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
y
Bluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned o or the bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.
,
Note
Operating 25
Operating
3
Using Bluetooth App
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.
y
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
y
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
equipped with “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)”.
y
If you want to get more information, refer
to explanation of "LG Bluetooth Remote"
app in “Google Android Market (Google Play
Store)”.
,
Note
Activate Bluetooth with
“LG Bluetooth Remote” App
“LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your
bluetooth device to this unit.
1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the
home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote”
app, and go to the main menu.
2. Tap [Setting] and select the unit you want.
3. If you want to get more information to operate,
tap [Setting] and [Help].
y
"LG Bluetooth Remote" app will be available
in the software version as follow;
-
Android O/S : Ver 2.3.3 (or later)
y
This unit does not support the multi-pairing.
If this unit is already connected with other
Bluetooth device, disconnect that device
and then try again.
y
If you use “LG Bluetooth Remote” app for
operation, there would be some dierences
between “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and the
supplied remote control. Use the supplied
remote control as necessary.
y
Depending on the Bluetooth device, “LG
Bluetooth Remote” app may not work.
y
The connection you’ve made may be
disconnected if you select other application
or change the setting of the connected
device via “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. In
such a case, please check the connection
state.
y
To prevent a malfunction, you are
recommended to connect only one device
to this unit.
y
Don’t connect your smart device by using
a cable to USB port. Or else the Bluetooth
connection will be disconnected.
y
After connection of "LG Bluetooth Remote"
app, music may be output from your device.
In this case, try connecting procedure again.
,
Note
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting26
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause & Correction
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 on the remote
control or F on the unit. And check the selected function.
y
Speaker cables are not connect correctly. Connect the speaker cables
correctly.
y
The volume is set to minimum. Use the volume knob or VOL
o
/
p
to adjust
the volume.
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 28)
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 poorly. Adjust its position.
y
The signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station
manually.
y
No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset channels). Preset some radio stations, see page
17 for details.
The remote control does
not work properly.
y
The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit. Point the
remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
y
The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within
about 16 ft (5 m).
y
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove
the obstacle.
y
The battery in the remote control is exhausted. Replace the battery with new
one.
Android device does not
work.
y
Check whether your device’s O/S is ver 4.1(or later) or AOA 2.0(or later).
y
Connect your Android device using USB cable rmly.
Clock does not
displayed.
y
Connect your Bluetooth device to your unit through "LG Bluetooth Remote"
app.
5 Appendix
Appendix 27
Appendix
5
Specifications
General
Power supply Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Net Weight 2.2 kg
External dimensions (W x H x D) (229 x 130 x 236) mm
Operating conditions Temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 85 %
Inputs
PORT. IN 0.7 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Tuner
FM Tuning Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
Amplier
Output Power 50 W + 50 W
T.H.D 10 %
CD
Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 70 dB
Dynamic range 55 dB
USB
USB Version USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
Bus Power Supply 5 V
0
500 mA
Speakers
Type 2 Way 2 Speaker
Impedance 6 Ω
Rated Input Power 50 W
Max. Input Power 100 W
Net Dimensions (WxHxD) (150 x 251 x 150) mm
Net Weight(1EA) 1. 8 kg
• Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix28
Appendix
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 centre.
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.
Trademarks and
Licenses
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.
6 Warranty
Warranty
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Warranty
6
Technology with the human touch
GUARANTEE
• LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee.
1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a
period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.
2. The dealer (or his service agent) who sold the product will be
reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from
the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of
service charges and relevant claims procedure.
PLEASE NOTE:
A. The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser.
B. The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorized modifications are made
to the apparatus, or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is
removed, defaced, misused, or altered.
C. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was
originally purchased. The dealer may, before carrying out service under guarantee, require a receipted
account as evidence of the date of purchase.
D. We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become
exhausted or worn in use.
E. Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
• REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:
RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE
SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED.
• Product Registration Card :
It is helpful to complete at least your name, address, phone, model & serial numbers and return it. This
will enable LG to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt, your units be stolen, or should
modifications be necessary.
• To obtain information or assistance:
Call UK: 0344 847 5454 IE: 01 686 9454
MODEL NO.* SERIAL NO.* DATE OF PURCHASE.*
In all cases of diculty - consult your LG dealer from whom the product was purchased
LGEUK Website : www.lg.com/uk
( service website : www.lg.com/uk/support )
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