OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Shelf System with
Built-in iPod® Dock
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
CM6520 (CM6520, CMS6520F/W)
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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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 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 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. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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.
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
y
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y
Increase the seperation between the equipment
and receiver.
y
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
y
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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1
2
3
4
5
Table of contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety information
6 Unique features
6 Accesories
7 Playable file requirement
7 – MP3/WMA music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
9 Front panel
11 Rear panel
2 Connecting
12 Connecting to speakers
12 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
13 Optional equipment connection
13 – AUX IN connection
13 – PORT. IN connection
13 – AUDIO OUT connection
14 – USB connection
14 – Antenna connection
3 Operating
15 Basic operations
15 – CD/USB operations
16 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA
file
16 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file
16 Other operations
16 – Programmed playback
16 – Turn off the sound temporarily
17 – AUTO DJ playback
17 – Displaying file information
17 – DEMO
18 – VOCAL FADER
18 – Using microphone
18 Radio operations
18 – Listening to the radio
19 – Presetting the radio stations
19 – Deleting all the saved stations
19 – Improving poor FM reception
19 Sound adjustment
19 – Setting the surround mode
20 – Setting the USER EQ
20 Setting the clock
20 – Using your player as an alarm clock
21 – Sleep timer setting
21 – Dimmer
21 Advanced operations
21 – Playing the iPod/iPhone
22 – Compatible iPod/iPhone
23 – Listening to music from your portable
player or external device
23 – Changing the lighting effect
23 – Recording to USB
23 – To select recording bit rate and speed
24 – Dubbing USB to USB
4 Troubleshooting
25 Troubleshooting
25 – General
5 Appendix
26 Trademarks and licenses
27 General specifications
28 Speaker specifications
29 Maintenance
29 – Notes on discs
29 – Handling the unit
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Unique features
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
USB direct recording
Records music to your USB device.
Beat lighting
Listens to music with special lighting eect.
Accesories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
FM Antenna (1) AM Antenna (1)
Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)
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Playable file
requirement
MP3/WMA 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 : Under 999
y
File extensions : “.mp3”/“.wma”
y
CD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/JOLIET
y
We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,
which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
Compatible USB devices
y
MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
y
USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.
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.
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Battery installation
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
(POWER) : Switches the unit
ON or OFF.
B
(OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and
closes the disc tray.
PRESETFOLDER
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 PRESETFOLDER
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.
MUTE
@
: Mutes the sound.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
• • • • • •
b
• • • • • •
PROGRAM/MEMORY :
-
Stores radio stations.
-
Creates a playlist you want to
listen to.
USB REC : USB direct recording.
DISC/USB SKIP :
Chooses a
desired CD or USB.
REPEAT (MENU) :
-
Listens to your tracks/les
repeatedly or randomly.
-
Moves to the previous menu on
IPOD mode.
TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio
stations.
C
/
V
(Skip/Search) :
-
Skips Fast backward or Forward.
-
Searches for a section within a
track/le.
Z
ENTER :
-
Stops playback or recording.
-
Cancels DELETE function.
-
Chooses an item on IPOD mode.
d
/
M
(Play/Pause) :
-
Starts or pauses playback.
-
Selects STEREO/MONO.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound
impressions.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ
mode. (For more information refer
to the page 17)
DELETE : Deletes MP3/WMA les.
• • • • • •
c
• • • • • •
0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects
numbered tracks, les, or preset
number.
INFO : Sees informations about
your music.
SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will
be darkened by half.)
• • • • • •
d
• • • • • •
REGION EQ : Chooses region
equalizer.
Remote control
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Front panel
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a
iPod DOCKING SYSTEM
b
Display window
c
1
/
!
(Power)
d
TIMER
With the TIMER function you can turn CD, USB
play and TUNER reception on or o at a desired
time.
CLOCK
For setting the clock and checking the time.
e
CD/USB
Selects the CD or USB function.
TUNER
Selects the TUNER function.
iPod/AUX
Selects the iPod or AUX function.
PORT. IN
Selects the PORT. IN function.
f
VOLUME
Adjusts speaker volume.
g
DISC/USB SKIP
Chooses a desired CD or USB.
DISC 1/DISC 2/DISC 3
You can directly select a desired CD.
OPEN/CLOSE
h
Disc tray
i
PORT. IN jack
j
FILE SEARCH
Moves to the another le/track or you can
select the tuning range.
FOLDER
Moves to folder and le selection mode.
DELETE
Deletes MP3/WMA les.
k
Remote control sensor
l
LATIN EQ
Chooses locally special equalizer.
AUTO DJ
Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
informaion refer to the page 17)
BASS BLAST
Reinforces the treble, bass or surround eect.
m
SET
Conrms the setting.
USER EQ
Controls sound register.
n
SOUND EFFECT
Chooses sound impressions.
LIGHT EFFECT
Changes lighting eects.
DEMO
Show demo.
VOCAL FADER
You can enjoy the function as karaoke, by
reducing singer vocal of music in the various
sources.
o
MIC VOL.
p
USB Ports
You can play or recoding sound les by
connecting the USB device.
REC. TO USB 2
Recoding to USB.
q
MIC jack
r I
Stops playback or cancel.
s T
ST. /MONO
Starts or pauses playback. Selects Mono/Stereo.
t Y
Prev./Scan
u U
Next/Scan
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Rear panel
a
Cooling fan
b
Speaker terminal
c
AUDIO OUT connectors
d
ANTENNA (FM, AM)
e
AUX IN connectors
f
Power cord
2 Connecting
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Connecting
2
Connecting to
speakers
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).
Color Speaker Position
Orange Sub woofer Any of position
Red Front Front right
White Front Front left
y
Be careful to make sure children not to 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.
y
Make sure to install the speaker with other
people in order to prevent it from falling
and causing injuries to the installer.
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Caution
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Connecting
2
Optional equipment
connection
AUX IN connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device(Camcoder,
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.
TV
PORT. IN connection
Connect an output (earphone or line out) of
portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the
PORT. IN connector.
AUDIO OUT connection
You can connect another device.
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
unit to the audio left and right jacks on another
device using the audio cables.
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Connecting
2
USB connection
Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.
y
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.
y
You can only recharge your iPod through
USB port. To listen to music on iPod, refer to
the page 21.
,
Note
Antenna connection
Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening
to the radio.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connector. (A)
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector. (F)
y
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop
antenna away from the unit and other
components.
y
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep
it horizontal.
,
Note
3 Operating
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Operating
3
Basic operations
CD/USB operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing
B
(OPEN/CLOSE) or
connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or CD/USB
on the unit.
3. Select the disc by pressing DISC/USB SKIP,
DISC1, DISC 2, DISC 3 on the unit or
DISC/USB SKIP on the remote control.
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
ST. /MONO on the unit.
Pause
Press
d
/
M
on the remote control
or
T
ST. /MONO on the unit.
Searching
for a section
within a track
Press
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.
Selecting
les or tracks
directly
Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on
the remote control to go to the
desired le or track directly.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/le
During playback, press or rotate;
(1) to go to the next track/le:
- On the remote control:
V
- On the unit: FILE SEARCH or
U
(2) to go back to the previous track/
le or to return to the beginning of
current track/le:
- On the remote control:
C
- On the unit: FILE SEARCH or
Y
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT(MENU) on the
remote control repeatedly. Refer
to the note for details about the
display change.
The display changes in the following order,
USB MP3/WMA CD Audio CD
REPEAT TRK
REPEAT DIR
-
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
REPEAT TRK
REPEAT DIR
REPEAT CD
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
REPEAT TRK
-
REPEAT CD
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
,
Note
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Operating
3
Selecting a folder and an
MP3/WMA file
On the unit
1. Press FOLDER and rotate FILE SEARCH until a
desired folder appears.
2. Press FILE SEARCH or
T
ST. /MONO.
3. If you want to move to the upper folder, press
FOLDER.
4. Rotate FILE SEARCH until a desired file appears.
Press
T
ST. /MONO to play it.
On the remote control
1. Press PRESETFOLDER
W
/
S
repeatedly until a
desired folder appears.
2. Press
d
/
M
to play it. The first file of folder will
play.
Deleting an MP3/WMA file
You can delete le, folder or format by pressing
DELETE. (USB only)
1. Press DELETE repeatedly during selecting
the MP3/WMA file. This function is supported
only in stop status. The display changes in the
following order.
- DELETE? : Deletes file
- DEL FOLDER : Deletes folder
- FORMAT? : Formats USB
2. To delete file/folder or format, press
d
/
M
on the
remote control or press
T
ST. /MONO on the
unit.
3. If you want to exit the current mode, press
Z
ENTER on the remote control or press
I
on
the unit.
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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Caution
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 USB and wait for it to be ordered.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
3. Press or rotate to select a track;
- On the remote control :
C
/
V
- On the unit : FILE SEARCH or
Y
/
U
4. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY again to save and
select a next track.
5. Press
d
/
M
to play the programmed music files.
6. To clear your selection, press
Z
ENTER 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
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press MUTE
@
to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer
the telephone, the mute icon "
Q
” is blinked in the
display window.
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Operating
3
AUTO DJ playback
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 on the remote control or unit
repeatedly, the display changes as followings.
RANDOM (AUTO DJ RANDOM) -> REPEAT DISC/ALL
(AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL) -> (AUTO DJ OFF)
Mode
Display
Window
Description
OFF
-
(AUTO DJ OFF)
-
RANDOM
RANDOM
(AUTO DJ
RANDOM)
The music is
played randomly
on this mode.
REPEAT
REPEAT DISC/
ALL
(AUTO DJ
SEQUENTIAL)
The music is
played repeatedly
on this mode.
y
Searching for a section within a track or
playing repeatedly or randomly is not
supported on the AUTO DJ mode.
y
During AUTO DJ mode, press
PRESETFOLDER
W
/
S
on the remote
control or FOLDER on the unit is not
available.
y
If you move to other functions or stop the
music using
I
on the unit (or
Z
ENTER on
the remote control) on AUTO DJ mode,
AUTO DJ function will be disable.
y
AUTO DJ function is not supported in the
music le whose length is less than 60
seconds.
y
During recording, AUTO DJ function is not
available.
y
If you change a disc while the AUTO DJ
function is activated, the function is
deactivated.
,
Note
Displaying file information
While playing an MP3 le containing le
information, you can display the information by
pressing INFO.
USB : File name
MP3/WMA CD : Title, artist, album or time
information
DEMO
In the power o state, it demonstrates the function
on display window by pressing DEMO. To cancel
the DEMO, press it again.
y
While DEMO, this unit will keep DEMO
status even if you unplug the power cord
connection.
y
You can enjoy other functions during
the DEMO. Then the DEMO will pause to
temporary.
- Without input key in 10 sec, the DEMO
will play back automatically.
,
Note
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Operating
3
VOCAL FADER
You can enjoy the function as karaoke by reducing
singer vocal of music in the various sources. (MP3/
WMA/CD/etc.) Press the VOCAL FADER.
To cancel it, press VOCAL FADER again.
- The quality of the VOCAL FADER may be
different depending on the recording
conditions of music files.
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 rotating
MIC VOL clockwise or unclockwise on the unit.
y
When not using the microphone, set the
MIC VOL to minimum or turn o the MIC
and remove the microphone from the
MIC jack.
y
If the microphone is set too near the
speaker, a howling sound may be produced.
In this case, move the microphone away
from the speaker or decrease the sound
level by using the MIC VOL.
y
If sound through the microphone is
extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this
case, rotate MIC VOL to minimum.
,
Note
Radio operations
Be sure that both FM and AM aerials are connected.
(Refer to the page 14)
Listening to the radio
1. Press FUNCTION until FM or AM appears in the
display window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Press and hold TUNING -/+ for about two
seconds until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release. Scanning stops when the
unit tunes in a station.
Or
Press TUNING -/+ repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on
the unit or by pressing VOL +/- on the remote
control repeatedly.
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Operating
3
Presetting the radio stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press FUNCTION until FM or AM appears in the
display window.
2. Press to select a desired frequency;
- On the remote control : TUNING -/+
- On the unit :
Y
/
U
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY. A preset number
will flash in the display window.
4. Press PRESETFOLDER
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
PRESETFOLDER
W
/
S
or 0 to 9 numerical
buttons.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY for two
seconds.
“ERASE ALL” will flash up on the unit display.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to erase all saved
radio stations.
Improving poor FM reception
Press
T
ST. /MONO on the unit or
d
/
M
on the
remote control. This will change the tuner from
stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.
Sound adjustment
Setting the surround mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by using SOUND EFFECT.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.
On Display Description
NATURAL
You can enjoy comfortable and
natural sound.
Local
Specialization
equalizer
Regionally optimized sound
eect. (FORRO/FUNK/
SERTANEJO/DANGDUT/ARABIC/
PERSIAN/INDIA/REGUETON/
MERENGUE/SALSA/SAMBA/
CUMBIA/AFRO HIP HOP)
AUTO EQ
Realizes the sound equalizer that
is the most similar to the genre
of which is included in the le
informations.
(AUTO EQ is available only on
the MP3/WMA CD mode.)
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.
MP3 - OPT
This function is optimized
for compressible MP3 le. It
improves the treble sound.
BASS BLAST
Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound eect.
LOUDNESS
Improves the bass and treble
sound.
VIRTUAL
You can enjoy more virtual
surround sound.
BYPASS
You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.
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Operating
3
y
On some speakers, sound may not be heard
or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.
y
Maybe you need reset the surround mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.
y
By pressing BASS BLAST on the unit you
can directly select the BYPASS or
BASS BLAST sound.
,
Note
Setting the USER EQ
You can listen to music with the desired sound
eect by adjusting the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE.
1. Press USER EQ.
“USER EQ” is displayed.
2. Press SET to enter the USER EQ.
3. Select the BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE sound effect
you want by rotating FILE SEARCH.
4. Press
Y
/
U
to select the sound level you
want.
5. To finish the setting, press SET.
Setting the clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press CLOCK for at least 2 seconds.
3. Choose time mode by pressing
Y
/
U
.
- 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
Y
/
U
.
6. Press SET.
7. Select the minutes by pressing
Y
/
U
.
8. Press SET.
Using your player as an alarm
clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press TIMER. Each of functions flashes.
3. Press SET when the function you want to be
woken by is showing.
4. “ON TIME” will be displayed. This is your desired
time to unit turns on. Press
Y
/
U
to change
the hours and minutes and press SET to save.
5. The “OFF TIME” will be displayed. This is your
desired time to unit turns off.
6. Press
Y
/
U
to change the hours and
minutes and press SET to save.
7. Press
Y
/
U
to change the volume and
press SET to save. The clock icon "
(
“ shows
that the alarm is set.
8. Press TIMER button 2 times. You can check the
setting status.
y
If you set the clock time, you can check the
time by pressing CLOCK even when the
player is turned o.
y
If you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “
(
“ by pressing
CLOCK even when the player is turned o.
y
If you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “
(
“ and setting
informaiton by pressing TIMER even when
the unit is turned o.
,
Note
Operating 21
Operating
3
Sleep timer setting
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time
between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time,
unit will turn 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 turns o.
y
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in
the display window.
,
Note
Dimmer
Press SLEEP once. The display window will be
darkening by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP
repeatedly until dim o.
Advanced operations
Playing the iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy the sound with your iPod/iPhone. For
details about iPod/iPhone, refer to the iPod/iPhone
User Guide.
1. Connect the iPod/iPhone firmly.
If you turn this unit on, your iPod/iPhone will be
automatically turned on and start recharging.
2. Press iPod/AUX on the unit or FUNCTION on
the remote control to select iPod function.You
can operate your iPod/iPhone through an iPod/
iPhone’s display by using the supplied remote
control and also control on your iPod/iPhone.
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Operating
3
To
Do this
ON UNIT ON REMOTE
Pauses or
restart
T
ST. /MONO
d
/
M
Skip
Y
/
U C
/
V
Search
Press and hold
Y
/
U
Press and hold
C
/
V
Move to the
previous
menu
-
REPEAT
(MENU)
Move to the
desired item
-
PRESET
FOLDER
W
/
S
Chooses an
item
I
Z
ENTER
Compatible iPod/iPhone
We recommend installing the latest software
version.
The unit supports the models as follows.
y
iPod touch 2 G, 3 G, 4 G
y
iPod 5 G
y
iPod 4 G
y
iPod classic
y
iPod nano 1 G, 2 G, 3 G, 4 G, 5 G, 6 G
y
iPhone 4
y
iPhone 3G
Depending on your iPod/iPhone’s software version,
you may not control your iPod/iPhone from the
unit.
y
If this unit displays an error message, follow
the message. An error message “ERROR”.
- Your iPod/iPhone is not connected firmly.
- This unit recognizes your iPod/iPhone as
an unknown device.
- Your iPod/iPhone is exceptionally low in
power.
/
The battery needs to be charged.
/
If you charge the battery while iPod/
iPhone is extremely low in power,
it may take longer to be charged.
y
iPod/iPhone does not support recording
function when connected.
y
Depending on your iPod/iPhone’s software
version, it may not be possible to control
your iPod/iPhone from this unit. We
recommed installing the latest software
version.
y
If you use an application, make a call, or
send and receive SMS text message, etc. on
iPod touch or iPhone, disconnect it from
iPod/iPhone dock of this unit and then use
it.
y
If you have a problem with your iPod/
iPhone, please visit www.apple.com/
support.
,
Note
Operating 23
Operating
3
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. (Refer to
the page 13)
1. Connect the portable player to the
PORT. IN (PORTABLE 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. Select the PORTABLE or AUX function by
pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or
iPod/AUX, PORT. IN on the unit.
4. Turn the portable player or external device and
start it playing.
Changing the lighting effect
You can change the unit’s lighting eects by
pressing LIGHT EFFECT on the unit in 5 types.
(Forward Level Mode/Peak Level Mode/Center
Level Mode/Reverse Level Mode/Shower Level
Mode)
Recording to USB
You can record a various sound source to USB.
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function in which you want to record
by using CD/USB, TUNER on the unit or
FUNCTION on the remote control.
One track recording - You can record to USB
after playing a file you want.
All tracks recording - You can recording to USB
after stop.
Program list recording - After showing the
programmed list, you can record it to USB.
3. Press REC. TO USB 2 on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control.
- If you connect both of USB1 and USB2, press
T
ST. /MONO to record to USB1 and press
I
to record to USB2.
4. To stop recording, press
I
on the unit or
Z
ENTER on the remote control.
To select recording bit rate
and speed
1. Press REC. TO USB 2 on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control for longer than 3 seconds.
2. Press to select a bit rate;
- On the remote control:
C
/
V
- On the unit:
Y
/
U
3. Press REC. TO USB 2 on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control again to select the recording
speed.
4. Press to select a desired recording speed; (Only
AUDIO CD)
- On the remote control:
C
/
V
- On the unit:
Y
/
U
X1 SPEED
- You can listen to music while recording it.
X2 SPEED
- You can just record the music file.
5. Press REC. TO USB 2 on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control to finish the setting.
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Operating
3
Dubbing USB to USB
You can do dubbing a various sound source in
USB1 to USB2 on USB function.
1. Connect a USB device including desired sound
files to USB1.
2. Connect an USB device to USB2.
3. Press REC. TO USB 2 on the unit or USB REC on
the remote control.
4. To stop recording, press
I
on the unit or
Z
ENTER on the remote control.
Pausing recording
During recording, press REC. TO USB2 on the
unit or USB REC on the remote control to pause
recording. Press it again to restart recording. (Only
Radio/AUX/Portable)
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
o the unit during USB recording. If 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”
or “NO REC” is displayed on the display
window.
y
Multi card reader device or External HDD
can not 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 999 les.
y
It’ll be stored as follows.
AUDIO CD MP3/WMA
The other
source*
* : TUNER, AUX, Poratable and the like.
,
Note
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
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 25
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
General
Symptom Cause & Solution
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 and check the selected function.
y
If not, connect speaker cables correctly.
Speaker cables connected correctly.
The unit does not start
playback.
y
An unplayable disc is inserted. Check the playable disc.
y
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
y
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to the 29 page)
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
tuning by scanning preset channels).
Preset some radio stations, see page 19 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 23 ft (7 m).
y
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
y
Remove the obstacle.
y
The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
iPod does not work.
y
Check whether the player is connected to the unit correctly.
Connect it to the unit correctly.
Sub woofer does not
work.
y
Check whether the woofer is connected to the unit correctly.
Connect cables to the unit correctly. (Refer to the 12 page)
5 Appendix
Appendix26
Appendix
5
Trademarks and
licenses
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specically to iPod or iPhone
respectively, and has been certied by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod, iPhone may aect wireless performance.
Appendix 27
Appendix
5
General specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to the main label.
Power consumption Refer to the main label.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 285 x 350 x 352 mm without foot
Net Weight (Approx.) 6.6 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Bus Power Supply
USB DC 5 V
0
500 mA
iPod DC 5 V
0
1 A
Inputs/Outputs
ANALOG AUDIO IN 1.2 Vrms (1 kHz), 600 , RCA jack (L, R) x 1
PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)
ANALOG AUDIO OUT 0.8 Vrms (1 kHz), 600 , RCA jack (L, R) x 1
Tuner
FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
AM Tuning Range 522 to 1 620 kHz, 520 to 1 710 kHz or 522 to 1 710 kHz
Amplier
Stereo mode 220 W + 220 W (4 at 1 KHz)
Surround mode
Front
Subwoofer
220 W + 220 W (4 at 1 KHz, THD 15 %)
220 W (4 at 60 Hz, THD 15 %)
CD
Frequency Response 40 to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB
Dynamic range 80 dB
Appendix28
Appendix
5
Speaker specifications
Front speaker
Type 2 Way 2 speaker
Impedance 4
Rated Input Power 220 W
Max. Input power 440 W
Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 240 x 404 x 317 mm
Net Weight 5.16 kg
Passive subwoofer
Type 1 Way 1 speaker
Impedance 4
Rated Input Power 220 W
Max. Input power 440 W
Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 272 x 333 x 333 mm
Net Weight 5.73 kg
y
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix 29
Appendix
5
Maintenance
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 older vinyl records
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.
LG Customer Information Center
1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer
1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial
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