LG ARX8 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Audio/Video
Receiver

ENGLISH

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL
ARX8 (ARX8, S86P1-F, S86P1-W)

www.lg.com

*MFL69146397*

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Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved

Getting Started2

Safety information

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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.

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
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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
sufcient 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.

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 should not be placed in a built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily

accessible.

Check the specication page of this owner’s manual
to be certain of the current requirements.

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 device, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
the device, 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 device.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.

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Getting Started 3

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: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Symbols

Refers to alternating current(AC).

~

Refers to direct current(DC).

0

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

1

Refers to “ON” (power).

!

Refers to dangerous voltage.

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of
200 - 240 V~, 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 6 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.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety information
6 Unique features

6 Accessories

6 Introduction
6 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 – Required cables

8 Remote control
10 Front panel
11 Rear panel

2 Connecting

12 Before connecting

12 Positioning the system

13 Connecting to speakers
14 Connecting TV with other devices

14 – Using an HDMI cable
16 – Using a composite video cable

17 Connecting audio devices

18 Connecting other devices
19 Connecting the antenna
19 Connecting portable devices

3 System Setting

20 Settings and adjustments using the SETUP

menu
20 – SETUP configuration
20 – TESTTONE menu
21 – LEVEL menu
21 – DISTANCE menu
22 – A/V SYNC menu (Adjusting the audio delay)
22 – DOLBY DRC menu
22 – RESET menu

4 Operating

23 Selecting the input source
23 – By using the knob on the unit
23 – By using the remote control

24 USB Operation
24 – Basic Operations

24 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file
25 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file

25 – Playing repeatedly or randomly

25 – To activate the mute function
26 – Playable file Requirement
26 – Playback effect
29 Enjoying various sound mode

29 – Setting the USER EQ

30 – LG Sound Sync
31 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
31 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices

33 – Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
34 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App
35 Radio Operations
35 – Listening to FM radio
35 – Improving poor FM reception
35 – Presetting the Radio Stations
35 – Deleting all the saved stations
36 Other Operations
36 – Dimmer
36 – Using the Sleep Timer
36 – Displaying file and input source
36 – Auto power down
36 – AUTO POWER On/Off
37 Advanced Operations
37 – Recording to USB

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5 Troubleshooting

38 Troubleshooting

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6 Appendix

39 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote

Control

39 – Setting up the remote to control your TV

40 Trademarks and licenses
40 Maintenance

40 – Handling the unit
41 Specifications

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Unique features

Bluetooth®

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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,

Notebook, etc.)

Playback effects

Listens to music various sound and playback effects.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device. (analog sources

only.)

Music Flow Bluetooth

Music Flow Bluetooth is an App designed to let you
take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices.
Refer to the page 33-34.

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Battery (1)

FM antenna (1)

Introduction

Symbols Used in this Manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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Getting Started 7

Required cables

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages
assume the use of the following connection cables.

You must purchase the connection cables separately
if necessary.

yAnalog audio cable

White (L)
Red (R)

yComposite video cable

Yellow

yAnalog audio/Composite video cable

Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)

yOptical digital audio cable

yHDMI cable

Portable cable ( 3.5 mm Stereo plug)

y

Note

,

yTurn off the power to all components before

making any connections.

yWhen connecting an audio/video cable, be

sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components:
yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to
white; and red (right, audio) to red.

yWhen connecting optical digital cables, insert

the cable plugs straight in until they click into

place.

yDo not bend or tie optical digital audio cables.

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Remote control

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Replacement of battery

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •a • • • • • • • • • • • • •

DJ EFFECT : Selects a desired DJ EFFECT. (Refer to

page 27.)

: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

SLEEP : Sets dimmer or the system to turn off
automatically at a specied time.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
information refer to the page 27.)

JUKE BOX :

- Selects JUKE BOX mode.

- Makes your favorites list.

INFORMATION :

- Displays the information of a le or an input
source.

- Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and the input
source.

DELETE :

- Deletes MP3/WMA les or folders.

- Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •b • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ENTER/SET : Acknowledges menu selection.

PRESET/FOLDER (-/+) :

- Selects a preset stations.

- Searches a folder on USB device.

TUNING (-/+) : Tunes in the desired radio station.

W/S/A/D

option in the menu.

BACK : Moves backwards in the menu or exits the

setup menu.

SETUP : Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.

(up/ down/ left/ right): Selects an

AAA(R03)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote
Control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5

matched correctly.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • •c • • • • • • • • • • • • •

: Stops playback.

Z

MONO/STEREO :

d

- Starts playback.

- Selects MONO/STEREO in FM mode.

: Pauses playback.

M
C/V
c/v

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •d • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of desired

speaker.

VOL (-/+) : Adjusts speaker volume.

BASS BLAST : Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode

directly.

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.

again to restore the sound.

INPUT buttons : Selects the input source you want to
use. (For more information refer to the page 23.)

- AUX : Selects the input source connected to AUX

- PORT.IN : Selects the input source connected to

- OPTICAL : Selects the input source connected to

- HDMI IN : Selects the input source connected to

- USB : Selects the input source connected to USB

- BLUETOOTH : Selects Bluetooth function.

- RADIO : Selects the FM tuner.

X

: Goes to the next or previous le.

: Searches backward or forward.

: Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button

IN 1/2(L/R) jack.

PORT.IN jack.

OPTICAL IN jack.

HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack.

port.

REC : USB direct recording. (Refer to the page 37.)

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •e • • • • • • • • • • • • •

0 to 9 numerical buttons :

- Selects numbered options in a menu.

- Selects numbered tracks, les, or preset number.

REPEAT : Listens to your les repeatedly or randomly.

AUTO POWER : Turns on or off AUTO POWER

function. (Refer to the page 36.)

TV Control Buttons : Refer to the page 39.

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Front panel

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a

l

(STANDBY/ON)

a 1/!

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

BASS BLAST

b

Selects the BASS BLAST sound mode directly.

Remote sensor

c

Display window

d

Shows the current status of the unit.

DJ EFFECT

e

Selects DJ effect. (For more information refer to

the page 27.)

USER EQ

f

Sets the USER EQ mode (BASS, MIDDLE and
TREBLE). (For more information refer to the page

29.)

ENTER

- Acknowledges menu selection.

- Enters USER EQ/ Conrms USER EQ setting.

(For more information refer to the page 29.)

PLAY/PAUSE

- Starts playback.

- Pauses playback, press it again to exit pauses

status.

- Selects BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE while in
"USER EQ" mode by pressing PLAY/PAUSE
repeatedly.(For more information refer to the
page 29.)

STOP

Stops playback.

b

c

k

d

j

USB port (5 V 0 500 mA)

g

Connects an USB device to USB port.

MASTER VOLUME

h

Adjusts the speaker volume.

CONTROL

i

- Control the DJ EFFECT and DJ PRO.

- Adjust USER EQ sound level. (For more

information refer to the page 29.)

DJ PRO

j

Selects DJ PRO effect. (For more information
refer to the page 26.)

SOUND EFFECT

k

Selects Sound effect.

INPUT SELECTION

l

Selects input source.

e

f

g

hi

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Rear panel

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a

SPEAKERS

a

Connects the speaker cables.

AUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

b

Connects to external source with 2 channel audio
outputs.

LINE OUT (L/R)

c

Connects the components with 2 channel audio
inputs.

Power cord

d

ANTENNA

e

FM – Connects the FM wired antenna.

VIDEO OUT

f

Connects the components with analog video
input jacks.

VIDEO IN

g

Connects the components with analog video
output jacks.

PORT. IN

h

Connects a portable device (MP3 player, etc) to
PORT. IN jack.

b

c

jk

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

i

OPTICAL

Connects other components with an optical
digital audio output.

HDMI IN 1/2/3

j

Connects the component with HDMI output.

HDMI OUT TO TV

k

Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.

i

gh

f

e

d

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Connecting12

Before connecting

Please make sure to disconnect the AC power cord
before making any connection between the unit and

any other device.

Positioning the system

2

The following illustration shows an example of

Connecting

positioning the system. Note that the illustrations
in these instructions differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers
should be placed at the same distance from the

listening position ( ).

B

A

C

F

D

E

A

A

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor
or screen and as ush with the screen surface as

possible.

Subwoofer with built in rear speaker (L)

Subwoofer with built in rear speaker (R)

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical,
because low bass sounds are not highly directional.
But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front
speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the
room to reduce the wall reections.

Unit

Caution

>

yDo not stack the speakers

and be careful that the
speaker should not fall down.
Otherwise it may result in the
speaker malfunction and
causing personal injury and/

or property damage.

yMake 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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Connecting to speakers

Connect the speaker plugs and the speaker cables
to the SPEAKERS connector. Make sure to connect
the speaker’s plug and cable to the corresponding
speaker connector when connecting the plug and

cable.

Color Speaker

Grey REAR R

Red FRONT R

Orange WOOFER 2

Orange WOOFER 1

Blue REAR L

White FRONT L

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Caution

>

yDo not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs

two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise
it may result in the speaker malfunction
and cause personal injury and/or property

damage.

yCheck the volume level before playing music

to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant women
from being shocked by the sudden and loud
sound from the unit.

yDo not use the unit in a limited space. It may

damage a person’s hearing. It is recommended
to use it in a wide space.

yBe careful to make sure children not to put

their hands or any objects into the opening
speaker duct hole.

yThe 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.

yUse the speaker supplied with this unit

only. Using any other speaker may cause
malfunction.

2

Connecting

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Connecting14

Connecting TV with other devices

You can watch the input image from your video
device. There are two ways of connecting your video

device to AV Receiver System.

Using an HDMI cable

2

Connecting

Since HDMI offers both audio and video signal over
one cable, you can enjoy them without additional
audio cable.

DVD, Blu-ray disc player etc.

HDMI cable

1. Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Receiver

System to your video device with HDMI OUT jack
using HDMI cable.

2. Connect the HDMI OUT TO TV jack on AV
Receiver System to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

3. Set the input source to HDMI (refer to the page

23).

HDMI cable

TV

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Note

,

yHDMI is the abbreviated name for High

Denition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format. If a connected HDMI
device does not accept the audio output of
the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may
be distorted or may not output.

yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the followings :

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and
this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,
then switch on this unit.

- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with
720 x 576i (or 480i), 720 x 576p (or
480p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or

1920 x 1080p video input.

- This unit does not support 4K device
normally. So if you use 4K device, please

connect to TV directly.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this unit.

yThe picture will not be displayed properly with

non-HDCP device.

yThis unit does not playback and TV screen is

changed to black screen.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is

generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft)).

yChanging the resolution when the connection

has already been established may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off
the unit and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is not

veried, TV screen is changed to black screen.

In this case, check the HDMI connection, or
disconnect the HDMI cable.

yWhen DTS source is connected through HDMI

IN jacks, the external device will convert from
DTS source to PCM.

Connecting 15

2

Connecting

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Using a composite video cable

To enjoy both sounds and pictures from your device,
you have to connect analog audio cable as well as

composite video cable.

DVD, Blu-ray
disc player etc

2

Connecting

Video cable

TV

Audio cable

Video
cable

1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on AV Receiver

System to the VIDEO OUT jack on your video
device using a composite video cable.

2. Connect the AUX IN 1/2 (L/R) jacks of AV
Receiver System to the left and right AUDIO OUT
jacks on your video device using an audio cables.

3. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on your AV
Receiver System to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

4. Set the input source to AUX1/2 (refer to the
page 23).).

Note

,

yWhen connecting an audio/video cable, be

sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components: yellow
(video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white;
and red (right, audio) to red.

yWhen both the VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT

jacks are connected, the video signals can be
output from the VIDEO OUT jack, even if this
unit has been turned off.

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Connecting 17

Connecting audio devices

You can hear the sound from your TV, DVD player,
Blu-ray player, CD player, etc.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect
AV Receiver System to an AUX, an OPTICAL jack on

your device you want to connect.

Audio

cable

Optical cable

or

DVD, Blu-ray disc player

etc.

TV

1. Connect AUX1/2 IN (L/R), OPTICAL jack on AV

Receiver System to your audio device’s OUTPUT
jack you want.

2. Set the input source to AUX 1/2 or OPTICAL you
connect (Refer to the page 23).

Note

,

yWhen connecting an audio/video cable, be

sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components: yellow
(video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white;
and red (right, audio) to red.

yWhen connecting OPTICAL jack, DTS is not

output.

2

Connecting

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Connecting other devices

You can connect various devices (TV, recorder, etc) to
the jacks on AV receiver system.

TV, VCR,

2

Connecting

Or

Audio cable

Recorder, etc

1. Connect the LINE OUT jacks on AV Receiver

System to your device's INPUT jack you want

2. Set the input source to FM, PORT.IN or AUX1/2
you connect (Refer to the page 23).(Refer to the page 23).

Refer to "Connecting audio devices" and "Connecting
portable device" when you connect external device.

Note

,

yWhen connecting an audio/video cable, be

sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components: yellow
(video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white;
and red (right, audio) to red.

yIt is only output analog signal. (FM, portable,

or AUX1/2)

yWhen you connect to a TV by using only

audio cable, TV AV setup menu may not be
activated (It depends on TV models). But
audio will be outputted normally.

yThe sound through LINE OUT (L/R) is output

only original sound.

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Connecting 19

Connecting the antenna

1. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna

connector.

FM antenna

2. Set the input source to FM tune (refer to the
page 23).

Note

,

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

Connecting portable devices

1. Connect the PORT. IN jack on the rear panel of
AV Receiver System to LINE OUT jack on your
portable device (MP3 player, etc.) using a portable

cable ( 3.5 mm stereo plug).

2

Connecting

Portable cable

MP3 player etc.

2. Set the input source to PORTABLE (refer to the
page 23).

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System Setting20

1 TESTTONE

2 LEVEL

3 DISTANCE

4 A/V SYNC

5 DOLBY DRC

6 RESET

TESTING : FRONT L
TESTING : FRONT R
TESTING : SURROUND R
TESTING : SURROUND L
TESTING : SUB WOOFER

FRONT L : - 6 to + 6
FRONT R : - 6 to + 6
SURROUND R : -6 to +6
SURROUND L : -6 to +6
SUB WOOFER : - 40 to + 6

FRONT L : 0 M to 6.0 M
FRONT R : 0 M to 6.0 M
SURROUND R : 0 M to 6.0 M
SURROUND L : 0 M to 6.0 M
SUB WOOFER : 0 M to 6.0 M

0 MS to 300 MS

OFF
ON

1 : YES 2 : NO

SETUP

Settings and adjustments using the SETUP menu

By using the SETUP menus, you can make various
adjustments to customize the unit.

SETUP configuration

3

System Setting

TESTTONE menu

You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to
the test tone from your listening position.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press ENTER/SET.

The test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence as follows:

TESTING : FRONT L TESTING : FRONT R

TESTING : SURROUND R TESTING :

SURROUND L TESTING : SUB WOOFER

You can select desired speakers manually by

pressing

3. You can verify each speakers tone.

4. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.
Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

W/S

repeatedly

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System Setting 21

LEVEL menu

You can adjust the level of each speaker to suit your
preference.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press
then press ENTER/SET.

3. Press
appears.

Display Description

FRONT L Front left speaker (-6 to +6)

FRONT R Front right speaker (-6 to +6)

SURROUND R Rear right speaker (-6 to +6)

SURROUND L Rear left speaker (-6 to +6)

SUB WOOFER Subwoofer (-40 to +6)

4. Press

5. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.
Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

You can adjust speaker level directly by pressing

SPEAKER LEVEL on the remote control.

Adjusting the speaker levels

You can adjust the level of each speaker. These
settings are applied to all sound elds. You can adjust
from - 6 to + 6(Subwoofer - 40 to + 6).

1. Press SPEAKER LEVEL on the remote control.
and press
speaker appears.

The display changes cyclically in the display

window as follows.

FRONT L FRONT R SURROUND R

SURROUND L SUB WOOFER

2. Press

3. Repeat and adjust the sound level of the other

speakers.

repeatedly until “2 LEVEL” appears,

W/S

repeatedly until the desired speaker

W/S

to adjust the level of each speaker.

A/D

repeatedly until the desired

W/S

to adjust the level of each speaker.

A/D

DISTANCE menu

You can set the distance of the speakers connected
to this unit.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press
appears, then press ENTER/SET.

3. Press
appears.

Display Description

FRONT L Front left speaker (0 M to 6.0 M)

FRONT R Front right speaker (0 M to 6.0 M)

SURROUND R Rear right speaker (0 M to 6.0 M)

SURROUND L Rear left speaker (0 M to 6.0 M)

SUB WOOFER Subwoofer (0 M to 6.0 M)

4. Press

5. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.
Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

repeatedly until “3 DISTANCE"

W/S

repeatedly until the desired speaker

W/S

to set the distance of the speakers.

A/D

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A/V SYNC menu (Adjusting the audio delay)

You can delay the sound output using this function
when the image is slower than the sound.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press
appears, then press ENTER/SET.

3. Press

and image.

You can adjust from 0 MS to 300 MS in 10 MS

steps.

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4. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.

System Setting

Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

You may not be able to adjust the delay between
sound and image perfectly using this function.

repeatedly until “4 A/V SYNC”

W/S

to adjust the delay between sound

A/D

Note

,

DOLBY DRC menu

This function allows you to listen to a movie at a
lower volume without losing clarity of sound. You
can compress the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital
audio output.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press
appears, then press ENTER/SET.

3. Press

- DOLBY DRC OFF : Deactivates this function.

- DOLBY DRC ON : Activates this function.

4. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.
Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

repeatedly until “5 DOLBY DRC”

W/S

to set the DRC.

A/D

RESET menu

This allows you to initialize settings you have made in
the SETUP menu.

1. Press SETUP.

"1 TESTTONE" appears on the display window.

2. Press
then press ENTER/SET.

“1 : YES 2 : NO” appears on the display window.

3. Press the numeric 1 to reset the unit to its

original settings.

If you don't want to reset it, press the numeric 2.

4. Press BACK to move to the previous menu.
Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

repeatedly until “6 RESET” appears,

W/S

Note

,

Audio dynamic range compression lets you
compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack
based on the dynamic range information
included in the Dolby Digital signal.

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Selecting the input source

This section explains how to select the input source
(i.e., the AUX component that you want to listen.).

It is necessary to connect the equipment you want to
enjoy such as DVD, Blu-ray disc player, USB etc.

By using the knob on the unit

1. Press

2. Select a source by using INPUT SELECTION
on the unit. The selected source appears on the
display window.

Component connected to AUX IN 1

jack

Component connected to AUX IN 2

jack

Portable device connected to PORT. IN

jack

Connect Bluetooth device to unit. BLUETOOTH

LG TV that is supported LG Sound
Sync (Wireless)

Component connected to HDMI IN 1

jack

Component connected to HDMI IN 2

jack

Component connected to HDMI IN 3
jack

Component connected to OPTICAL IN

jack

FM radio FM

USB device connected to USB
port

(STANDBY/ON) on the unit.

1/!

To select

Display

(Function)

AUX 1

AUX 2

PORTABLE

LG TV

HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2

HDMI IN 3

OPTICAL

USB

By using the remote control

1. Press 1 on the remote control.

2. Select a source by pressing the button on the

remote control once or repeatedly.

To select Button

Component connected to AUX 1/2 AUX

Portable device connected to PORT. IN

jack

Component connected to OPTICAL IN

jack

Component connected to HDMI

1/2/3 jack

USB device connected to USB port USB

Bluetooth device connected to unit. BLUETOOTH

FM radio RADIO

PORT.IN

OPTICAL

HDMI IN

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USB Operation

Basic Operations

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select the USB function by rotating INPUT

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SELECTION on the unit or pressing USB on the

remote control.

To Do this

Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching

for a section

within a le

Selecting a le

directly

Skipping to

the next/

previous le

Press Z on the remote control or

STOP on the unit.

Press d on the remote control or

PLAY/PAUSE on the unit.

Press M on the remote control or

PLAY/PAUSE on the unit during

playback.
Press c/v on the remote

control during playback and release
it at the point you want to listen to.

Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on
the remote control to go to the

desired le directly.

Press C/V to go to the next

le or to return to the beginning of
the current le.

Press C twice briey to step back

to the previous le.

Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file

1. Press W/S repeatedly until a desired folder
appears.

2. Press d to play it. The rst le of folder will play.

Note

,

yUSB Folders/Files are recognized as below.

yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will not

appear.

yFolders will be presented as the following

order;
ROOT

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3 FOLDER

7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5 FOLDER 6

yFile will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le

No.14 one by one.

yFiles and folders will be presented in order

recorded and may be presented differently
according to the record circumstances.

y*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a

computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.

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Deleting an MP3/WMA file

You can delete file, folder or format by pressing
DELETE. This function is supported only in stop
status. (USB only)

1. - Select the file or folder you want to delete and
press DELETE.

- Press and hold DELETE to format the USB
device.

Or

Press DELETE repeatedly during selecting the

MP3/WMA file.

The display changes in the following order.

- DEL FILE? : Deletes file

- DEL FOLDER? : Deletes folder

- FORMAT? : Formats USB

2. To delete file/folder or format, press d.

3. If you want to exit the current mode, press Z.

Caution

>

yDo not extract the USB device during

operation. (play, delete, etc.)

yRegular back up is recommended to prevent

data loss.

yThe delete function may not be supported

according to the USB status. (lock, etc.)

Playing repeatedly or randomly

During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to
select a desired mode.

Display Description

REPEAT TRK

REPEAT DIR

REPEAT ALL

RANDOM

OFF Returns to normal playback.

The current le will be played

repeatedly.

All the les in Directory will be

played repeatedly.

All the les in device will be

played repeatedly.

The les will be played in

random order.

To activate the mute function

Press on the remote control. " " appears on the

display window.

To cancel, press on the remote control again or
change the volume level by using VOL -/+ on the
remote or rotating MASTER VOLUME on the front
panel.

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Playable file Requirement

Music file requirement

MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.

ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yMaximum les : Under 2000

yMaximum folders : Under 200

yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

Compatible USB Devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yThe USB function of this unit does not support all

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USB devices.

USB device requirement

yDevices which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.

yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.

yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a

few minute to be searched.

yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.

yIf you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

yUsing NTFS le system is not supported.

(Only FAT (16/32) le system is supported.)

yExternal HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or

hard type USB devices are not supported.

yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

ySome USB may not work with this unit.

Playback effect

The unit supports various sound and playback
effects : DJ PRO, AUTO DJ, DJ EFFECT, and JUKE BOX

playback.

DJ PRO

It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or SCRATCH sound
effect. CLUB and DRUM have up to 6 sounds effect.

Turn DJ PRO clockwise or counterclockwise to select
a desired DJ PRO sound effect.

And then, turn CONTROL clockwise or
counterclockwise.

Note

,

yInitial DJ PRO mode is DJ PRO OFF.

yDJ PRO mode is displayed for 3 seconds

when you rotate DJ PRO (CLUB, DRUM or
SCRATCH).

yThe currently playing DJ PRO sound is

stopped and the selected DJ PRO sound
outputs if you select a different DJ PRO
sound effect while DJ PRO sound is playing.

yThe functions supported by DJ PRO

are RADIO, USB, AUX1/2, PORTABLE,
BLUETOOTH, and LG TV.

yYou can hear effect of scratch sound

depending on the direction in which you

rotate CONTROL.

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DJ EFFECT

It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as FLANGER/
PHASER/WAH/DELAY sound effect.

1. Press DJ EFFECT to select a desired DJ EFFECT

(FLANGER, PHASER, WAH, DELAY, OFF).

2. Turn CONTROL clockwise or counterclockwise to

adjust the DJ EFFECT level between 0 to 15.

You can also adjust the DJ EFFECT level by

pressing

,

yThe DJ EFFECT mode is displayed for 3

seconds when a DJ EFFECT Key is inputted.

yThe current gage level is displayed when

adjusting gage.

yIf the function changed or the unit is turned

off and on, DJ EFFECT mode with DJ EFFECT
is turned off.

on the remote control.

A/D

Note

AUTO DJ playback

Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback. It
equalizes volume across les for uninterrupted

playback.

Press AUTO DJ on the remote control repeatedly, the

display changes as followings. RANDOM (AUTO DJ
RANDOM) -> REPEAT ALL (AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL)

-> (AUTO DJ OFF)

(AUTO DJ OFF)

REPEAT ALL

SEQUENTIAL)

Note

,

Display

Window

-

RANDOM

(AUTO DJ

RANDOM)

(AUTO DJ

Description

-

The music is played

randomly on this

mode.

The music is played

repeatedly on this

mode.

Mode

OFF

RANDOM

REPEAT

yIt is not supported on the AUTO DJ mode to

search for a section within a le or to play

repeatedly or randomly.

yIf you move to other functions or stop the

music using STOP on the unit (or Z on the
remote control) on AUTO DJ mode, AUTO DJ
function will be disable.

yAUTO DJ function is not supported in the

music le whose length is less than 60

seconds.

yOnly AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when

played JUKE BOX list.

yYou can only use AUTO DJ playback when

using USB playback.

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JUKE BOX Playback
(Program play)

JUKE BOX function enables you to make a playlist of
your favorite les from a USB device. A playlist of up
to 100 les can be entered.

Making JUKE BOX list

It is supported only on stop status.

1. Press and hold JUKE BOX to enter the edit mode.

2. Select a file by pressing

remote control.

3. Press JUKE BOX to save the file.

4. Repeat 2 to 3 to store the other files.

(You can modify the list by pressing W/S to

select the JUKE BOX program number.)

5. Press JUKE BOX once again.

To play the JUKE BOX list, press d after you make the

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Enjoying JUKE BOX

Press JUKE BOX twice on stop status. “JUKE BOX
ON” appears on the display window. To play JUKE BOX

list, press d on the remote control or PLAY/ PAUSE

on the unit.

To cancel it, press JUKE BOX twice. “JUKE BOX OFF”
appears on the display window.

on the

Deleting JUKE BOX list

Deleting function is worked only on the edit mode.
Refer to “Making JUKE BOX list” step 1.

1. Select a song by pressing JUKE BOX repeatedly
or pressing W/S.

2. Press DELETE while a song is selected.

Note

,

yTo check the status of JUKE BOX, press JUKE

BOX once. You can also check it by the word

“PROG.” on the display window.

yIf there is no JUKE BOX list, “JUKE BOX

NONE” appears on the display window when
you press JUKE BOX.

yJUKE BOX is switched off in the case below.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Turning off and on the unit.

- Operating the numeric buttons on the
remote control.

yJUKE BOX list is cleared in the case below.

- Removing the USB device.

- Deleting or recording music les in the USB
device.

yYou can only use JUKE BOX playback when

using USB playback.

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Enjoying various sound mode

You can enjoy various sound mode. For details, refer
to "Setting the USER EQ", "Sound effect" and "Bass

Blast".

Setting the USER EQ

You can listen to music with desired sound effect by
adjusting the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE.

1. Press USER EQ on the front panel.
“USER EQ” appears on the display window.

2. Press ENTER on the front panel while the “USER
EQ” is displayed in the display window.

3. Select the BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE by pressing
PLAY/PAUSE on the front panel.

4. Rotate CONTROL on the front panel to set
sound level.

5. Press ENTER on the front panel to finish the
settings.

Sound effect

This system has a number of preset sound effects.
You can select a suitable sound effect. Press SOUND

EFFECT on the remote control or rotate SOUND
EFFECT on the front repeatedly until the desired

sound effect appears on the display window.

Display Description

Local

specialization
equalizer

MUSIC You can enjoy comfortable and

CINEMA You can enjoy more immersive

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

ROCK

VOICE This mode makes voice sound

BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the

FOOTBALL You can enjoy the sound effect

STANDARD You can enjoy optimized sound.

Note

,

yIn some of surround modes, some speakers,

there’s no sound or low sound. It depends
on the mode of surround and the source of
audio, it is not defective.

yBy pressing BASS BLAST you can directly

select BASS BLAST effect.

Regionally optimized sound
effect. (ARABIC/ PERSIAN/

INDIA/ AFRO(AFRO Hip Hop))

natural sound.

and cinematic surround sound.

This program lends an

enthusiastic atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the feeling
you are at an actual pop,
classic, jazz or rock concert.

clear, improving the quality of
voice sound.

bass sound.

FOOTBALL STADIUM.

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LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV's remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG
Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on
your TV.

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.

Note

,

yYou can also use the remote control of this

unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's
remote control again, the unit synchronizes

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with the TV.

yIf the connection fails, check the conditions of

this unit and your TV : power, function.

yMake sure of the condition of this unit and

the connection in the cases below when using
LG Sound Sync.

- Turn off the unit.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV when you set
AUTO POWER function to ON.

yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on

the models of your TV.

yIf you connect LG Sound Sync when “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app is connected, control
through the app is available.

yIf an LG TV is connected when using

Bluetooth, Bluetooth is disconnected and the

LG TV is connected.

yThe volume may be increased when the TV

and this unit is connected by LG Sound Sync.

With wireless connection

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the

remote control.

2. Select the input source to LG TV by pressing
FUNCTION button repeatedly.

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)]

When the TV is not connected, “LG TV READY”

appears on the display window. If the TV and this
unit are connected normally, “LG TV PAIRED” will
be appear on the display window.

Note

,

If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

(Power), LG Sound Sync (Wireless) will be

1

disconnected. To use this function again, you
should reconnect the TV and the unit.

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Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for

short range connection.

The sound may be interrupted when the connection
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.
Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA.

Bluetooth Profiles

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles. This
unit is compatible with following prole.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)

Codec : SBC

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. Turn on the unit.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation. When searching for this unit
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
found may appear in the Bluetooth device display
depending on the type of Bluetooth device. Your
unit appears as “LG ARX8(XX)".

Note

,

yXX means the last two digits of

Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG
ARX8(08)” on your Bluetooth device.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,

some device have a different pairing way.

Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.

yYou can connect this unit with up to 3

Bluetooth device simultaneously same

method as above description.

yThe multi pairing connection is only supported

on Android or iOS devices. (Multi pairing
connection may not be supported depending
on the connected device specications.)

yRemovable/detachable Bluetooth device

(Ex : Dongle etc..) doesn't supported multi

pairing.

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3. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “BLUETOOTH PAIRED”
appears on the display window and change to

Bluetooth device name soon.

Note

,

y"BLUETOOTH PAIRED" will momentarily

appear on the display when you connect
other devices for multi pairing.

yIf the device name is unavailable, “_” will be

displayed.

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4. Listen to music.

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To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Note

,

yWhen 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.

yYou should connect your Bluetooth device to

this unit again when you restart it.

yEven if this unit connected up to 3 Bluetooth

devices, you can play and control music by
using only one of the connected devices.

yWhen this unit connected with multiple

Bluetooth devices, only one device which
you are playing keeps Bluetooth connection
when you change the function to the others.

yThe sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference from other

electronic devices.

Note

,

yYou may not control the Bluetooth device

with this unit.

yDepending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc..

yThe more distance between the unit and the

Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality

becomes.

yBluetooth connection will be disconnected

when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.

yWhen Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.

yWhen not connected the Bluetooth,

“BLUETOOTH” and “BLUETOOTH READY”

appears on the control panel.

yWhen you use the BT function, adjust the

volume to a proper level on the Bluetooth
device.

yIf it is not in the BT function, only one device

can be connected.

yIf a Bluetooth device is connected when

using LG TV, LG TV is disconnected and the

Bluetooth device is connected.

yWhen you connect Bluetooth device (iOS

device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized with

each other.

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Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App

Note

,

Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow
Bluetooth” app with this unit.

About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new
features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to
download and install free “Music Flow Bluetooth”

app.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
onto Your Bluetooth Device

1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR

code.

2. Tap an icon for installation.

3. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

,

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device

has a scanning software application. If you
don’t have one, download one from “Google
Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

yDepending on the area, QR code may not

work.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” 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 “Music Flow
Bluetooth” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow
Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

5. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

,

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

equipped with “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)”.

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Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your
Bluetooth device to this unit.

1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home
screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” 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].

Note

,

y“Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available

in the software version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)

yIf you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for

operation, there would be some differences
between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and

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the supplied remote control. Use the supplied

remote control as necessary.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device, “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.

yAfter connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”

app, music may be output from your device. In
this case, try connecting procedure again.

yIf you operate the other applications or

change the settings on your Bluetooth
device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may operate

abnormally.

yWhen “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operates

abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and
the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app

and then try to connect again.

yDepending on the smart phone's operating

system, you have some differences for “Music
Flow Bluetooth” operation.

yCheck Bluetooth setting on your Bluetooth

device if “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
connection does not work well.

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Radio Operations

Be sure that FM antenna is connected. (Refer to the

page 19.)

Listening to FM radio

1. Press RADIO on the remote control or turn
INPUT SELECTION on the unit until FM appears

on the display window.

The last received station is tuned in.

2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING -/+ for about 2 seconds
until the frequency indication starts to change,
then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes

in a station.

Manual tuning :

Press TUNING -/+ on the remote control
repeatedly.

3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL+/- on the
remote control or turn MASTER VOLUME on the
unit.

Improving poor FM reception

Press MONO/STEREO on the remote control. This

will change the tuner from stereo to mono and
usually improve the reception.

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Tune in to a radio station.

2. Press ENTER/SET. A preset number will blink in
the display window.

3. Press PRESET/FOLDER +/- to select the preset
number you want.

4. Press ENTER/SET. The station is stored.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store the other stations.

6. To listen to a preset station, press PRESET/

FOLDER +/- or 0 to 9 numerical buttons.

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press and hold DELETE for two seconds.
“ERASE ALL?” will flash up on the unit display.

2. Press ENTER to erase all the saved radio stations.

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Operating

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Operating36

Other Operations

Dimmer

Press SLEEP once. The display window is darkened by
half and the lighting is turned off. To cancel it, press
SLEEP repeatedly until dim off.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the unit to turn off automatically at a
specied time. Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The indicator changes cyclically in the display window
as follows.

SLEEP 180 -> 150 -> 120 -> 90 -> 80 -> 70 -> 60

-> 50 -> 40 -> 30 -> 20 -> 10 -> Off (No display)

To check the remaining time, press SLEEP. The

remaining time appears on the display window.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly

4

until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP

Operating

once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

Note

,

When the sleep timer is activated, the display
window dims and the lighting is turned off.

Displaying file and input source

You can display various information of the input
source by pressing INFORMATION.

Function Description

AUX 1/2,
PORTABLE

BLUETOOTH Sees the name of connected all

HDMI IN 1/2/3,

OPTICAL

USB

Displays the audio format.
(ex : ANALOG)

Bluetooth device in Bluetooth

mode.

Displays the audio format and
audio channel.
(ex : PCM2/0.0, Dolby D 3/2.1,

etc.)

Displays the le information
during MP3/WMA playback.
and audio channel.
(ex : FILE-XXXXXX)

Auto power down

This unit will be off 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.

AUTO POWER On/Off

This unit automatically turns on by an input source :

Optical, LG TV or Bluetooth.

When you turn on your TV or an external device
connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input
signal and select the suitable function. You can hear
the sound from your device.

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit
turns on and ready to pair. Connect your Bluetooth
device and play your music.

This function turns on or off each time you press

AUTO POWER.

Note

,

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if
there is no signal for a certain period of time
from the TV connected by LG Sound Sync
(Wireless).

yAfter the unit is turned on by AUTO POWER

function, it will be automatically turned off if
there is no signal for a certain period of time
from the external device.

yIf you turned off the unit directly, it cannot

be turned on automatically by AUTO POWER
function. However the unit can be turned
on by AUTO POWER function when optical
signal comes in after 5 seconds of no signal.

yDepending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

yIf you disconnect Bluetooth connection by

this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is

recommended to disconnect the connection

before turn off the unit.

yWhen you turn on this unit for the rst time,

Auto Power function is turned on status.

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Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB.
(AUX1/2 ,PORTABLE, FM)

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function in which you want to record
by using INPUT SELECTION on the unit or

FUNCTION on the remote control.

3. Press XREC on the remote control.

4. To stop recording, press STOP on the unit or

REC on the remote control.

X

Pausing recording

During recording, press PLAY/PAUSE on the unit or

on the remote control to pause recording.

M

Press PLAY/PAUSE on the unit or d on the remote
control to restart recording.

To select recording bit rate

1. Press XREC on the remote control for longer
than 3 seconds.

2. Press C/V on the remote control to select
a bit rate.

3. Press XREC on the remote control again to
finish the setting.

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Note

,

yIt is not supported to record music stored on

Bluetooth, HDMI IN and OPTICAL IN sources.

yWhen you stop recording during playback, the

le that has been recorded at that time will

be stored.

yDo not remove the USB device or turn off

the unit during USB recording. If does not, an
incomplete le may be made and not deleted

on PC.

yIf USB recording does not work, the message

like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”, “NOT
SUPPORT”, “FILE MAX” is displayed on the
display window.

yMulti card reader device or External HDD can

not be used for USB recording.

yA le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when

you record for a long term.

yYou may not store more than 2000 les.

yYou can check recording elapsed time by

pressing INFORMATION button on the
remote control.

yIt’ll be stored as follows.

Tuner The other source*

- TUNER : The current recording frequency is
shown.

- *: PORTABLE and the like.

yYou can record various sound using DJ Pro/

Scratch/DJ Effect/Original Source.

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Operating

The making of unauthorized copies of

copy-protected material, including computer

programs, les, broadcasts and sound recordings,

may be an infringement of copyrights and

constitute a criminal offense.

This equipment should not be used for such

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purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE & CORRECTION

The unit does not

work properly.

No Power

No sound

yTurn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.

yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

yThe power cord is unpluged.

Plug in the power cord.

yCheck the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yThe speaker wires are disconnected. Check the speaker connections.

yThe volume is set to minimum. Adjust the volume level.

yIncorrect input source is selected.

Check the input source and select the correct input source.

yThe mute function is activated.

Press or adjust the volume level to cancel the mute function.

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Troubleshooting

Radio stations cannot

be tuned in properly.

The remote control

does not work

properly.

yThe antenna is positioned poorly. Adjust its position.

yThe signal strength of the radio station is too weak.

Tune to the station manually.

yNo stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by

scanning preset channels).

Preset some radio stations, see page 35 for details.

yThe remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7 m).

yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

Remove the obstacle.

yThe batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new one.

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Appendix 39

Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

(TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off.

1

INPUT

PR/CH

W/S

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

MUTE

Note

,

Depending on the unit being connected, you
may not be able to control your TV using some
of the buttons.

Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.

Scan up or down through
memorized channels.

Turn the TV’s volume on or
of f.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote

control.

If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer code.

1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button, and
press the manufacturer code for your TV with the
numerical buttons (see the table below).

Manufacturer Code number

LG 1(Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

GoldStar 1, 2

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

2. Release the 1 (TV POWER) button to complete
setting.

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
function on the TV, even after entering the correct
manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries
of the remote, the code number you have set may be
reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code
number again.

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Appendix40

Trademarks and licenses

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States and other

countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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.

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Appendix

Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

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

yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray

near the unit.

yWiping with strong pressure may damage the

surface.

yDo 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.

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Specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label.

Power consumption Refer to the main label.

Dimensions (W x H x D) (430 x 146.5 x 368) mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 4.7 kg

Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA

Available Digital Input Audio
Sampling Frequency

Available Digital Input Audio
format

Available Music File format MP3, WMA

Input/Output

ANALOG AUDIO IN 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

ANALOG VIDEO IN 1.0 Vrms (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

OPTICAL IN 3.0 Vrms (p-p), Optical jack x 1

PORT. IN

HDMI IN/OUT 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ connector)

AUDIO OUT 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1

VIDEO OUT 1.0 Vrms (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

Tuner

FM Tuning Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Dolby Digital, PCM

0.5 Vrms ( 3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Appendix 41

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Appendix

Amplier (RMS output power)

Stereo mode 260 W (3 Ω at 1 kHz) x 2

Front 260 W (3 Ω at 1 kHz) x 2

Surround mode

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Rear 260 W (3 Ω at 1 kHz) x 2

Sub woofer 280 W (3 Ω at 70 Hz) x 2

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Front speakers

Type 2 Way 2 Speaker

Impedance 3

Rated Input Power 260 W x 2

Max. Input Power 520 W x 2

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) (274 x 941 x 277) mm

Net Weight (1EA) 14.6 kg

Subwoofer/Rear speakers

Type

Impedance

Rated Input
Power

Max. Input
Power

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) (300 X 680 X 334) mm

Net Weight(1EA) 12 kg

yDesigns and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

Subwoofer 1 Way 1 Speaker

Rear speakers 1 Way 1 Speaker

Subwoofer 3

Rear speakers 3

Subwoofer 280 W x 2

Rear speakers 260 W x 2

Subwoofer 560 W x 2

Rear speakers 520 W x 2

Ω

Ω

Ω

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