
Replacement of battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with
and
matched correctly.



1
(Standby)
Turns the power on or off.
2 USB REC / DEMO
3 USB 1 Port
You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.
4 Display window
5 TEMPO A -/+
Adjusts TEMPO in USB 1 function.
MASTER VOL. (Volume) -/+
Adjusts speaker volume.
TEMPO B -/+
Adjusts TEMPO in USB 2 function
6 USB 2 Port
You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.
VOICE CANCELLER: You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.
7 F (Function)
Selects the function and input source

8
WIRELESS LINK
9 MIC (Microphone) VOLUME -/+
Adjusts microphone volume.
10 VOCAL EFFECTS
Selects VOCAL EFFECTS mode.
MIC VOL (Microphone volume)
Selects microphone volume mode.
MIC ECHO
Selects ECHO mode.
11 Side 1 / Basic controls (CD / USB 1 / BLUETOOTH / RADIO only)
(Stop)
(Play/Pause)
(Skip/Search)
SEARCH: Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
OK: Selects a folder when searching a file.
DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL
DJ EFFECT: Selects a desired DJ EFFECT.
DJ LOOP: Selects DJ LOOP mode. (DJ LOOP mode can use during CD/USB playback.)
12 H/P (Headphone) VOLUME -/+
Adjusts headphone volume
13 KEY CHANGER (
)
Changes the key to suit your vocal range
H/P (Headphone) MODE
Press to select a headphone monitor mode
14 Side 2 / Basic controls (USB 2 only)
(Skip/Search)
(Stop)
(Play/Pause)
SEARCH: Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
OK: Selects a folder when searching a file.
LIGHTING: Selects lighting mode.
SPECIAL EQ/ BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)
15
(Open/Close)
Opens and closes the disc tray
16 CLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PAD)
Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to mix.
(If you want to use USER, you have to register a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (DJ PAD)
Press a desired sound pad.
17 AUTO SYNC
When using MIX, you can synchronize the tempo of audio files being played in USB 1 and USB 2 by pressing AUTO SYNC.
MIX: Mixes audio sound.
Cross fader: Move the cross fader to adjust the sound volume of mixed sound when using MIXER ON.
18 PARTY ACCELERATOR lever
Slide the lever to create a party atmosphere.
PARTY ACCELERATOR MODE: Selects PARTY ACCELERATOR MODE.

Useful functions for using the unit

CD/USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing
Or connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F.

Auto Play
on the side 1 of the unit, the function is changed to CD or USB 1 and playback starts. (Except BLUETOOTH, RADIO function)
on the side 2 of the unit, the function is changed to USB 2 and playback starts. (Except MIXER ON mode)Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file
On the unit
1. Press SEARCH and rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL on the side 1 (or rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on the side 2) or
until a desired file appears. You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH again.
2. Press OK or
to play the selected file. When you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the folder, then press OK or
again. The selected file is played.
On the remote control
1. Press PRESET·FOLDER
or
repeatedly until a desired folder appears.
2. Press
to play it. The first file of folder will be played
Note

file No.1 to
file No.14 one by one.*ROOT: The first screen you can see when a computer recognize the CD/USB is “ROOT”.
Deleting a file/folder or format
You can delete file, folder or format by pressing DELETE on the remote control. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only)
1.Select USB function by pressing F.
2. Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly, the display changes as followings.
DEL FILE -> DEL DIR -> FORMAT
If you want to exit the current mode, press
.
3. To delete file/folder or format, press and hold DELETE on the remote control.
Caution
The unit supports various sound and playback effects : DJ EFFECT, DJ SCRATCH, AUTO DJ, DJ PAD, DJ LOOP, PARTY ACCELERATOR, MIX, TEMPO, AUTO SYNC.
DJ EFFECT
It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as Flanger/Phaser/Wah/Delay sound effect.
AUTO DJ
AUTO DJ blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. It equalizes volume across tracks/files for uninterrupted playback.
Press AUTO DJ repeatedly, the display changes as followings.
SHUFFLE -> SEQUENTIAL -> OFF
(On Display - Description)
DJ SCRATCH
You can output and mix the sound effects of the DJ SCRATCH. Rotating DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL or DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on the unit to mix the scratch sound.
DJ PAD
It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect. Each mode has up to 6 sounds effect.
1. Press and hold DJ PAD (CLUB, DRUM or USER) on the unit to select a desired DJ PAD sound effect.
2. Press a DJ PAD (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of desired sound on the unit
DJ LOOP
The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is repeatedly played. (CD, USB Only) During playback, press and hold DJ LOOP on the unit at the point you want. And you can cancel DJ LOOP function by releasing it.
PARTY ACCELERATOR
It allows you to create a party atmosphere.
1. Select the mode by pressing PARTY ACCELERATOR MODE on the unit.
The sound effect will react differently according to the mode. PARTY ACCEL MODE 1 PARTY ACCEL MODE 2 PARTY ACCEL MODE 3
2. After selecting the mode, slide up the lever of PARTY ACCELERATOR on the unit to create a party atmosphere.
The sound effect will react according to moving the lever of PARTY ACCELERATOR on the unit. PARTY ACCEL OFF PARTY ACCEL 1 PARTY ACCEL 2 PARTY ACCEL CLIMAX
MIX
You can mix audio sounds.
1. Press MIX on the unit. ‘MIXER ON’ is displayed. Select a desired function for side 1 and play it. Mix is available in all functions except USB 2.
2. During playback, insert a USB device in USB 2 port and play it. Side 2 is fixed as USB 2 function.
3. Move the cross fader to adjust the sound volume of mixed sound. Move it to the left to lower the volume of side 2 and move it to the right to lower the volume of side 1.
TEMPO
You can adjust the Tempo for USB function from 50 (MIN) to 150 (MAX). Rotate TEMPO A on the unit to adjust the tempo for USB 1. Rotate TEMPO B on the unit to adjust the tempo for USB 2.
AUTO SYNC
When using Mixing, you can synchronize the tempo of audio files being played in USB 1 and USB 2 by pressing AUTO SYNC on the unit. To stop it, press AUTO SYNC on the unit twice.
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.
Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices
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.
Note
However, it may not work well in certain situations as described below:
Be sure that FM antenna is connected.
Listening to the radio
1. Press F 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
on the unit 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
on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on the remote control or rotating MASTER VOLUME knob on the unit repeatedly.
Improving poor FM reception
Press
. 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.
on the unit.
on the remote control to select the preset number you want.
or 0 to 9 numerical buttons on the remote control.Deleting all the saved stations
Setting the sound mode
This system has a number of pre-set equalizers. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. You can select a desired sound mode by using EQUALIZER on the remote control

You can select a desired sound mode by using SPECIAL EQ on the remote control or SPECIAL EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) on the unit

Setting the USER EQ
You can adjust the sound level of Bass, Middle and Treble as your preference.
1. Press USER EQ on the unit. “USER EQ” is displayed.
2. Press USER EQ on the unit repeatedly until desired setting appears in the display window.
3. Rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL on the unit to adjust the value.
Recording to USB
You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, USB 1, AUX 1, AUX 2, FM)
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function by pressing F.
3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the remote control or USB REC/ DEMO on the unit

To stop recording
To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds. Otherwise, the recording continues.
Pausing recording
During CD/USB playback or pause, or external sound source recording, press USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit to pause recording. Press it again to restart recording.
To select recording bit rate and speed
1. Press and hold USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds.
2. Press
to select a bit rate.
3. Press USB REC on the remote control or USB REC/ DEMO on the unit again to select the recording speed.
Recording in MIXER ON mode
Recording is available in MIXER ON mode. If you record in MIXER ON mode, the unit records the mixed sound from that point when you press USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit.
1. Start mixing.
2. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit.
To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit to stop recording. Otherwise, the recording continues.
Note

* AUX and the like.
Tuner: The current recording frequency is shown
JUKE BOX Playback
The program function enables you to store your favorite files from any disc or USB device.
A program can contain 20 tracks/files for each media (CD, USB 1,USB 2). Possible to save a total of 60 tracks/files.
Making JUKE BOX list
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control to enter the edit mode. (Playing will be stopped when you press JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control.)
2. Select a track/file by pressing
on the remote control.
3. Press and hold JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control to save the track/file.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files. (You can modify the list by pressing PRESET·FOLDER
on the remote control to select the JUKE BOX program number.)
5. Press JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control once again.
To play the JUKE BOX list, press
on the remote control after you make the list.
Deleting JUKE BOX list
Deleting function works in the edit mode.
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control to enter the edit mode.
Or
Press DELETE on the remote control while JUKE BOX is played to enter the edit mode.
2. Select a song by pressing PRESET·FOLDER
on the remote control repeatedly.
3. Press DELETE on the remote control while a song is selected.
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.
CHILDSAFE Mode
This function helps to prevent you from being surprised when you turn on the unit in case that the volume of the unit is set at a high level.
To turn on CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN”. In CHILDSAFE mode, the volume increase gradually.
To turn off CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN” and this mode is turned on.
DEMO
In the power off state, press DEMO on the unit once. The unit will power on and display the each of functions in the display window.
To cancel the DEMO function, press DEMO on the unit once more.
Resume stop
The unit records the point where you pressed
depending on the disc or USB. If you press
twice, the unit will clear the stopped point
Using Microphone
1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.
2. Play the music you want.
3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by pressing MIC VOL and rotating MASTER VOL. / MULTI on the unit in a clockwise or counterclockwise.
VOICE CANCELLER Y
You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.
Press VOICE CANCELLER and “ON - VOICE CANCELLER” will appear in display window. To cancel it, press VOICE CANCELLER again. The quality of the VOICE CANCELLER may be different depending on the recording conditions of music files.
KEY CHANGER
You can adjust the key to 9 steps (4 steps higher, 4 steps lower and the original key).
) repeatedly during playback.VOCAL EFFECTS
When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can enjoy karaoke function by changing voice in the various source.
To select various mode, pressing VOCAL EFFECTS repeatedly or pressing VOCAL EFFECTS and then turning MASTER VOL. / MULTI on the unit when vocal effects mode appears in the display window.
BASS -> SOPRANO -> HELIUM -> ROBOT -> DUET MAN -> DUET WOMAN-> BASS ECHO1 -> SOPRANO ECHO1 -> HELIUM ECHO1-> ROBOT ECHO1-> DUET MAN1-> DUET WOMAN1 -> BASS ECHO2 -> SOPRANO ECHO2 -> HELIUM ECHO2 -> ROBOT ECHO2 -> DUET MAN2 -> DUET WOMAN2 -> OFF
ECHO
When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing MIC ECHO.
ECHO 1 -> ECHO 2 -> ECHO OFF
Using H/P MODE
Headphone monitoring is available.
Press H/P MODE on the unit to listen to music using headphone. Rotate H/P VOLUME on the unit to adjust the volume. When mixing, press H/P MODE on the unit to select a monitoring mode. You can listen to the music being mixed or playing in Source A or Source B
LIGHTING
This function offers a party atmosphere by operating speaker lighting and beat of music.
To select mode, pressing LIGHTING on the unit repeatedly or pressing LIGHTING on the unit and then turning EQUALIZER / SEARCH on the unit.
OFF->PARTY ->PEACEFUL ->ROMANTIC-> COOL-> UPBEAT-> FIERY ->EXCITED ->DYNAMIC-> HEALING ->SUNNY-> OFF ...
Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP on the remote control 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 repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
Dimmer
Press SLEEP on the remote control once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly until dim off
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 turns itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device using the analog inputs.
AUTO POWER On
This unit automatically turns on by an input source: Bluetooth or LG TV.
When you turn on your TV connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from the unit.
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and connects your Bluetooth device. You can play your music
When you turn off this unit by pressing
on the unit for 5 seconds each time, you can turn on or off the AUTO POWER function.
Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV and then automatically changes to the suitable function.
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.
When 3.5 mm stereo cable is connected
When you connect the portable device to the PORTABLE IN connector, PORTABLE function is selected. Play your music on the portable device.
When LG TV is connected
When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control.
3. Select time mode by pressing
on the remote control.
4. Press SET on the remote control to confirm your selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing
on the remote control.
6. Press SET on the remote control.
7. Select the minutes by pressing
on the remote control.
8. Press SET on the remote control.
Using your player as an alarm clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold ALARM on the remote control.
3. Press
on the remote control to change the hours and minutes and press SET on the remote control to save.
4. Press
on the remote control to select function and press SET on the remote control to save.
on the remote control to select a preset number when you select tuner and then, press SET on the remote control. If there is no preset number, this step is skipped.5. Press
on the remote control to change the volume and press SET on the remote control to save.
You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo. 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.
1. Turn on the unit by pressing
.
2. Press F until LG TV 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 the TV and this unit are connected normally.
The unit does not work properly
No Power
No sound
The unit does not start playback
Radio stations cannot be tuned in properly
The remote control does not work properly
LG Sound Sync does not work
Reference file: LG CK99 Xboom 5000w Hi-fi System
Additionally, the document applies to other LG Electronics models: NK99F