Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MAX620BO
ENGLISH
www.lg.com.mx
Getting Started2
Safety Information
CAUTION
1
Getting Started
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
dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
(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.
driving, and always be fully aware of all
driving condition. Do not change settings,
the presence of uninsulated
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
Always operate the vehicle in
a safe manner. Do not become
distracted by the vehicle while
or any functions. Pull over in a safe and
legal manner before attempting such
operations.
Do not use for many hours
at extremely low or high
temperature. (-10 °C to 60 °C)
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover
or back of this product. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this
product to dripping or splashing
water, rain, or moisture.
The temperature of unit’s outside
can be extremely high, please use
the unit after proper installation
in your vehicle.
While driving, keep the sound
volume at a proper level.
Do not drop it and avoid heavy
impacts at anytime.
This unit is for vehicles with a
12-volt battery and negative
grounding. Before installing it in
a recreational vehicle, lorry or bus, check
the battery voltage. To avoid shorts in the
electrical system, be sure to disconnect
the E battery cable before beginning the
installation.
This device is equipped with a portable
battery or accumulator.
Safe 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.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit dierent from that to which
Table of Contents3
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator and your body. End
users must follow the specic operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and
FAA prohibit airborne operation of radiofrequency wireless devices because their
signals could interfere with critical aircraft
instruments.
Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc.1000 Sylvan
Searches stations that have TA / TP
information, when it is pressed and
held.
SRC / • OFF
b
- When pressed, selects function
sources.
- When pressed and held, powers
unit on or o.
DISP
c
- Press it, you can check the clock
time.
- Press and hold it, you can turn
on/o the display window and the
light of LED buttons.
• APP
Activates iPod/ iPhone CONTROL
MODE.
(EJECT)
d R
Ejects a iPod/ iPhone DOCKING
STATION.
Display window
e
iPod/iPhone DOCKING STATION
f
AUX
g
If connected to other portable player,
you can enjoy music from it on the
unit.
h Y
Skip / Search / Seek / Tune
Returns to the previous step.
Volume knob
i
- Adjusts volume level.
- Confirms the settings.
- Checks tracks, les or preset
stations.
j U
Skip / Search / Seek / Tune
CALL/END
- Activates BT function.
- Answers a call.
k 6
Opens the front panel.
Remote Sensor
l
Remote control
SRC / • OFF
a
- When pressed, selects function
sources.
- When pressed and held, powers
unit o.
FUNC
b
When pressed, sets playback items in
each mode.
• MENU
When pressed and held, activates
setting menu.
BAND
c
Selects a band in Tuner mode.
DRV
Moves to a next USB drive.
d d/M
e
f
g
Plays or pauses playback.
SHF Shues playback.
MUTE Temporarily stops the sound.
VOLUME W / S
Adjusts volume level.
Connecting5
2
1
/ v
h c
Skip / Search / Seek / Tune
Returns to the previous step.
/ s
w
- List up / down
- Adjusts settings.
- Moves 10 MP3 / WMA tracks
backward or forward if there is no
folder or one folder on a SD.
- Moves to the previous or next
folder if there are more than 2 folders
on a SD.
ENTER / LIST
- Conrms the settings.
Checks tracks, les or preset stations.
-
DISP
i
- Press it, you can check the clock
time.
- Press and hold it, you can turn on/
o the display window and the light
of LED buttons.
RPT
j
Repeats playback.
INT
k
Intro scan.
Numeric buttons (1 to 6)
l
Selects a numbered preset station in
TUNER.
Battery Installation
Type 1
Type 2
Note
,
yUse only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium
battery.
yRemove the battery if the remote
control is not used for a long
period of time.
yDo not leave the product in a hot
or humid place.
yDo not handle the battery with
metallic tools.
yDo not store the battery with
metallic materials.
Installation
Basic Installation
Before installing, make sure that the
ignition-switch is set to OFF and remove
the terminal of the car battery to avoid
short-circuiting.
Bend the claws
according to
the thickness of
the dashboard.
Control panel
1. Remove the existing receiver unit.
2. Make the necessary connections.
3. Install the installation sleeve.
4. Install the unit into the installation
sleeve.
Removing the existing
receiver unit
If there is already an installation sleeve for
the receiver unit in the dashboard, it must
be removed.
1. Remove the rear support from the unit.
2. Remove the control panel and trim
ring from the unit.
3. Insert the lever into the hole on one
side of the unit. Perform the same
operation on the other side and pull
the unit out from the mounting sleeve.
ISO-DIN Installation
2
Connecting
Control panel
1. Slide the unit into the ISO-DIN frame.
2. Fit screws removed from the old unit.
3. Slide the unit and frame into the dash
opening.
4. Install the dash panel or adapter plate.
(According to models, this step may
not be needed.)
5. Install the trim ring to the unit.
6. Install the control panel to the unit.
Connecting6
About detachable
control panel
Attaching the control panel
2
Connecting
1. Align the left side of the panel with the
stopper.
2. Push the right side of panel into the
unit until it clicks.
Caution
>
yThe control buttons may not work
properly if the control panel is not
attached properly. If this occurs,
gently press the display.
yDo not leave the control panel
in any area exposed to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
yDo not drop the control panel
or otherwise subject it to strong
impact.
yDo not allow such volatile agents
as benzine, thinner, or insecticides
to come into contact with the
surface of the control panel.
Detaching the control panel
1. Press the 6 to open the control
panel.
2. Lift the control panel slightly.
3. Push the control panel to right.
2
3
4. Pull the control panel out of the unit.
5. Put the detached control panel into
the protective case.
Control panel
Protective Case
Note
,
Periodically wipe the contacts on
the back of the control panel with a
cotton swap moistened with alcohol.
For safety, turn o the ignition before
cleaning, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
Connection
Connecting to a car
Before installing, make sure that the ignition-switch is set to OFF and remove the terminal of the car battery to avoid short-circuiting.
Wired mic
Wired remote input (Black): Hard-wired control adapter can be connected.
Connecting7
abcd
abcd
efgh
efgh
B f Power Antenna (Blue)
B g Not connected
B c To Ignition (Red)
B d To Battery (+) (Yellow)
B h Ground (-) (Black)
B e Remote On
(Blue / White)
B b Not connected
B a Not connected
To Audio out
Sub-woofer Left Sub-woofer Right
Front Left Front Right
Rear Left Rear Right
Power
Antenna
Control Relay
Ignition Switch
Amplier
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
To Audio in
Sub-woofer
Amplier
Caution
>
When being connected in a wrong way, the unit displays as follows.
- Antenna / Remote port short: "ANTENNA/ REMOTE ON PORT SHORT CIRCUIT
CHECK"
After connecting it again, restart the unit.
A a Gray : Front Right +
A b Gray / Black Stripe: Front Right A c Violet : Rear Right +
A d Violet / Black Stripe: Rear Right A e White : Front Left +
A f White / Black Stripe: Front Left A g Green : Rear Left +
A h Green / Black Stripe: Rear Left -
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Connecting
Operating8
Operation
Basic operations
1. Turn the unit on by pressing any key
on the unit.
2. Select a source by pressing SRC.
3. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the
volume on the unit.
Or press VOLUME W / S on the
remote control.
Turning off the sound
temporarily
1. Press MUTE to mute your unit.
Or press MUTE on the remote control.
2. Press it again to cancel
Using EQ (Equalizer)
3
EQ is to increase or decrease the signal
Operating
strength of audio frequencies. The
function helps you to enjoy sound more
plentifully.
Press EQ on the unit repeatedly. The
indicator lights up in the following order.
FLAT /XDSS+ / POP / CLASSIC /
ROCK / JAZZ / VOCAL / SALSA /
SAMBA / REGGAE / RUSSY / USER1
USER2
/
Using 3D SOUND
This mode delivers outstanding surround
sound.
1. Press and hold EQ/ • 3D.
2. Press and hold it again to cancel.
Checking the clock
1. Press DISP.
2. Press it again to cancel.
Turning off the display light
1. Press and hold DISP.
2. Press and hold it again to turn it on.
Note
,
Under the light-o condition, press
any key, the light is turned on and
then o automatically if you don't
press it within a few seconds.
Resetting the unit
You can reset the unit when it does not
operate properly.
1. Detach the control panel.
Refer to page 6 for detaching the
control panel.
2. Press the RESET hole with a sharp
object.
Adjusting the general
settings
You can adjust [SOUND], [LIGHT] and
[OTHER] settings.
On the unit
1. Press and hold • MENU.
2. Rotate the volume knob to select
[SOUND], [LIGHT], or [OTHER] and press
it.
3. Rotate the volume knob to select the
item and press it.
4. Rotate the volume knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the level.
5. Press the volume knob to confirm the
setting.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
On the Remote Control
1. Press and hold FUNC / • MENU.
2. Press w / s to select [SOUND], [LIGHT],
or [OTHER] and press ENTER.
3. Press w / s to select the mode and
press ENTER.
4. Press w / s to adjust the level.
5. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
.
.
For [SOUND] setting
You can adjust sound quality by adjusting
the level BAL (left/right speaker), FAD
(front/rear speaker), SW (Subwoofer), SW-F
(Subwoofer frequency), A-EQ (Auto EQ).
- When you set the EQ to USER 1/2 mode.
: You can adjust the level of BAS (bass),
MID (middle), TRB(treble).
ySW (Subwoofer)
You can adjust the volume of
subwoofer.
ySW-F (Subwoofer frequency)
OFF/ SW 55 Hz/ SW 85 Hz/ SW 120 Hz
You can enable the subwoofer.
yA-EQ (Auto EQ) ON / OFF
AUTO EQ operates only in the music
le supported with genre in the device.
When you set AUTO EQ to ON, POP,
CLASSIC, ROCK, or JAZZ is automatically
selected according to the music genre.
Operating9
For [LIGHT] setting
You can adjust the light eects by
adjusting LED, DIM, or DIM LV.
yLED COL1 / COL2 / AUTO : You can
change the LED window color.
yDIM (Dimmer) OFF / ON : You can
change the brightness of the display
window during the power-on status.
SettingsDescription
DIM ONThe display window
becomes dark.
DIM OFFThe display window
becomes bright.
yDIM LV (Dimmer Level) : When you set
DIM to ON, you can adjust the dimmer
level. (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2)
For [OTHER] setting
yAUX (Auxiliary) ON / OFF
It is possible to use auxiliary equipment
with this unit. Activate the auxiliary
setting when using auxiliary equipment
connected to this unit.
yDEMO OFF / ON
You can change the initial indication
on the display to information name
(function name, EQ name, etc...) while
listening to a source.
yBEEP 2ND / ALL
BEEP 2ND : The beep is generated
when a key is pressed for longer than 2
seconds.
BEEP ALL : The beep is generated when
any key is pressed.
yCLK (Clock)
For the model RDS is not supported unit
or even for a RDS supported unit.
- When RDS CT information is not
received and then you set CT to OFF,
you can adjust the time by yourelf. Set
the clock as follows ;
1. Select a source to TUNER.
2. Press the FUNC to select the CT and
then set CT to OFF. (Refer to the
" Adjusting TUNER settings " on
the page 11 for setting the CT
(Clock Time) ON / OFF.)
3. Press and hold • MENU on the unit to
select [OTHER] and then select CLK
by rotating the volume knob.
4. Set the hour by rotating the volume
knob.
5. Press the volume knob to confirm
the hour.
6. Set the minute by rotating the
volume knob.
7. Press the volume knob to confirm
the minute.
- When RDS CT information is received;
The clock is displayed according to
the RDS CT information.
- When RDS is not supported, set the
clock according to 3 to 7 steps.
Listening to music from
an external device
1. Connect an external device to the AUX
jack with line input cable.
2. Select a source to AUX.
3. Play the connected Auxiliary
Equipment.
Preventing radical changes in
volume as switching sources
Only when you set AUX to ON as
switching sources, you can adjust the
volume level of each source to prevent
radical changes in volume by selecting
GAIN 0 / +6.
1. Press FUNC on the unit.
Or press FUNC / • MENU on the remote
control.
2. Rotate the volume knob on the unit.
Or press w / s on the remote control
to set the option. (GAIN 0 / +6)
3. Press the volume knob on the unit.
Or press ENTER on the remote control
to confirm the setting.
4. If you want to return to the previous
step, press
Or press
.
on the remote control.
Listening to the radio
1. Press SRC repeatedly to select a source
to TUNER.
2. Press BAND repeatedly to select a
desired band.
3. For manual search, press and hold
Y/U
is displayed. Then press it repeatedly to
select a desired frequency.
Or press and hold c / v on the
remote control.
For auto search, press
the unit. Then “SEARCH” is displayed.
(Except MW)
Or press c / v on the remote
control.
Storing desired frequencies
manually
1. Press BAND to select a desired band
you want to store.
2. Select the desired frequency by using
Y/U
Or use c / v on the remote
control.
3. Press the volume knob and rotate the
volume knob to select a preset station
among 1 to 6 and then press and hold
the volume knob until the beep sound
is heard.
Or press and hold one of preset
buttons among 1 to 6 on the remote
control until the beep sound is heard.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to preset other
stations.
on the unit until “MANUAL“
on
Y/U
on the unit.
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Operating
Operating10
Note
,
When a station is stored on the
preset numbers on which another
station of the same band has already
been preset, the previously preset
station is automatically erased.
Listening to a preset station
1. Press BAND repeatedly to select a
desired band.
2. Press the volume knob on the unit.
Or press ENTER on the remote control.
3. Rotate the volume knob to select a
preset station.
Or press w / s on the remote control.
4. Press the volume knob.
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Operating
Or press ENTER on the remote control.
Or
Press BAND and then press the desired
preset button among 1 to 6 on the
remote control.
Adjusting TUNER settings
On the unit
1. Press FUNC.
2. Rotate the volume knob to select an
item and press it.
3. Rotate the volume knob to set the
option and press it.
4. If you want to return to the previous
step, press
On the Remote Control
1. Press FUNC / • MENU.
2. Press w / s to select an item and press
ENTER.
3. Press w / s to set the option and press
ENTER.
4. If you want to return to the previous
step, press
yPTY (Program type, RDS (OPTIONAL))
It searches the radio stations by
program type of FM tuner.
The program types are displayed as
follows.
NEWSFINANCEEASY M
AFFAIRSCHILDRENLIGHT M
INFOSOCIALCLASSICS
SPORTRELIGIONOTHER M
EDUCATEPHONE INJAZZ
DRAMATRAVELCOUNTRY
CULTURELEISURENATION M
SCIENCE DOCUMENTOLDIES
VARIEDPOP MFOLK M
WEATHERROCK M
.
.
yA / S (Auto Store)
The six strongest broadcasting
frequencies will be stored under preset
button 1 to 6 in the order of their signal
strength. To cancel, press the volume
knob.
yP / S (Preset scan)
Each preset station appears. To cancel,
press the volume knob.
ySENS (Tuner sensitivity) MID / HI / LOW
In an area in which signal reception is
weak, it helps the tuner to search more
stations. The weaker the reception is,
the lower option you should set to.
RDS (OPTIONAL)
yAF (Alternative Frequency) ON / OFF
When the reception quality drops, the
tuner automatically changes to another
station in the network, broadcasting a
better reception quality, using the PI
and AF codes.
yREG (Region) ON / OFF
REG ON : The unit switches to another
station, within the same network,
broadcasting the same program when
the receiving signals from the current
station become weak.
REG OFF : The unit switches to another
station, within the same network when
the receiving signals from the current
station become weak. (In this mode,
the program may dier from the one
currently received.)
yTA (Trac Announcement) ALARM /
SEEK
TA ALARM : When the tuned station
has no TP information for 5 seconds, a
double beep sound is output.
TA SEEK : When the tuned station does
not receive TP information for 5 seconds,
the receiver retunes to the next station
that has the TP information.
yPI (Programme Identication) SOUND /
MUTE
PI SOUND : When the frequency
of a tuned station switches to an
AF (Alternative frequency) with an
unidentied PI, it keeps the sound.
PI MUTE : When the frequency of a
tuned station switches to an AF with an
unidentied PI, it mutes the sound until
the PI is identied.
yCT (Clock Time) ON / OFF
You can use the RDS CT information
to update the time. When RDS CT
information is not received and then
you set CT to OFF, you can adjust the
time by yourself. Refer to the page 9 for
setting the clock.
Operating11
Using an SD card
1. Open the USB cover.
2. Connect the USB device.
3. Press SRC repeatedly to select a source
to USB.
Pausing or restarting SD
card playback
1. PressT on the unit to pause
playback.
Or press
2. Press it to resume playback.
Searching for a section
within a file
1. Press and hold
for about 1 second during playback.
Or press and hold c / v on
remote control.
2. Press T on the unit at the point you
want.
Or press
Skipping to another file
Press
Y/U
Or press c / v on the remote
control.
To skip to previous le, press briey
Y
time.
on the remote control.
d/M
Y/U
on the remote control.
d/M
on the unit.
Note
,
within 3 seconds of playing
on the unit
Checking information about
your music
MP3 / WMA les often come with tags.
The tag gives the Title, Artist or Album.
Press DISP repeatedly during MP3 / WMA
le playback. If there is no information,
"NO TEXT" will be shown in the display
window.
Playing back files in a way
you want
For using applicable buttons
1. Press INT / RPT / SHF.
2. Press it again to cancel.
Using the FUNC button
On the unit
1. Press FUNC.
2. Rotate the volume knob to select an
item and press it.
3. Rotate the volume knob to select the
option.
4. Press the volume knob to set the
option.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
Or
.
On the Remote Control
1. Press FUNC / • MENU.
2. Press w / s to select an item and press
it.
3. Press w / s to select the option.
4. Press ENTER to set the option.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
yRPT (Repeat)
The current selected le (1 RPT) or les
in the current selected folder (
is played repeatedly.
ySHF (Shue)
All les (SHF) or each les in the current
selected folder (
randomly. During random playback,
even if you press Y, you won't go
back to the previous le.
yINT (Intro Scan)
The rst 10 seconds of all les (INT) or
each les in the current selected folder
INT) are played.
(
.
RPT)
SHF) are played
Quick search of a desired file
1. Press the volume knob on the unit.
Or press ENTER on the remote control.
2. Rotate the volume knob on the unit
to select a desired ROOT or folder and
press it.
Or press w / s and press ENTER on the
remote control.
3. Rotate the volume knob on the unit to
select a desired file and press it.
Or press w / s and press ENTER on the
remote control.
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
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Operating
Operating12
Listening to music by
connecting iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy iPod / iPhone-stored music
on the unit by connecting it to the USB
connector using the appropriate cable.
1. Open the USB cover.
2. Connect the iPod / iPhone.
3. Press SRC to select a source to USB.
Pausing or restarting
playback
1. Press T on the unit to pause
playback.
Or press
2. Press it to resume playback.
Searching for a section
3
within a file
Operating
During playback, press and hold
and then release at a point you want.
U
Skipping to another file
Press
Y/U
Or press c / v on the remote
control.
1. Press the volume knob on the unit.
Or press ENTER on the remote control.
2. Rotate the volume knob on the unit to
select a desired category and press it.
Or press w / s and press ENTER on the
remote control.
3. Rotate the volume knob on the unit to
select a desired file and press it.
Or press w / s and press ENTER on the
remote control.
on the remote control.
d/M
on the unit.
Checking information about
your music
MP3 / WMA les often come with tags.
The tag gives the Title, Artist or Album.
Press DISP repeatedly during MP3 / WMA
le playback. If there is no information,
"NO TEXT" will be shown in the display
window.
Playing back files in a way
you want
On the Unit
1. Press FUNC.
2. Rotate the volume knob to select an
item and press it.
3. Rotate the volume knob to select the
option.
Y/
Or
4. Press the volume knob to set the
option.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
.
On the Remote Control
1. Press RPT / SHF.
2. Press it again to cancel.
1. Press FUNC / • MENU.
2. Press w / s to select an item and press
ENTER.
3. Press w / s to select the option.
4. Press ENTER to set the option.
If you want to return to the previous
step, press
yRPT (Repeat)
The current selected le (1 RPT) or
les on the iPod / iPhone is played
repeatedly.
Or
.
ySHF (Shue)
Each le in the currently selected album
(
SHF) or all of the les (SHF) on the
iPod / iPhone are played randomly.
During random playback, even if you
press Y, you won't go back to the
previous le.
ySPD (BOOK SPEED)
You can adjust the audiobook speed of
iPod / iPhone to NOR (Normal), SLOW or
FAST.
Playing back files by music
menus
You can check les by music menus and
play it back.
The music menus are as follows.
PLAYLISTS / ARTISTS / ALBUMS /