LG CK43 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFL70382740

Mini Hi-Fi System

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

MODEL

CK43 (CKS43F)

www.lg.com

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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.

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.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

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: 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 specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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 builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

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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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.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment:

To Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or the battery pack should 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).

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents4

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 4 Table of Contents 6 Unique Features 7 Playable file Requirement 7 – Music file requirement 7 – Compatible USB Devices 7 – USB device requirement 8 Remote control 10 Front panel

12 Rear Panel

2 Connecting

14 Connecting to speakers 14 – Attaching the speakers to the unit 15 Optional Equipment Connection 15 – AUX IN Connection 15 – Listening to music from your external device 16 – USB Connection 16 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

17 Basic Operations 17 – CD/USB Operations 17 – Auto Play 18 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file 19 – Deleting a file/folder or format

19 – AUTO DJ

20 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology 20 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices

23 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App 23 – About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 23 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your Bluetooth Device

24 – Activate Bluetooth with

“Music Flow Bluetooth” App 25 Radio Operations 25 – Listening to the radio 25 – Improving poor FM reception 25 – Presetting the Radio Stations 25 – Deleting all the saved stations

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26 Sound adjustment 26 – Setting the sound mode 27 Advanced Operations 27 – Recording to USB 29 – JUKE BOX Playback 30 Other Operations 30 – Turn off the sound temporarily

30 – DEMO

30 – Resume stop

30 – Sleep Timer Setting 30 – Dimmer

31 – Auto power down 31 – AUTO POWER On 32 – Auto function change 33 Setting the Clock 33 – Setting the Clock through

“Music Flow Bluetooth” App 33 – Using your player as an alarm clock 34 LG Sound Sync 35 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

4 Troubleshooting

36 Troubleshooting

36 – General

5 Appendix

38 General specifications 39 Speaker specifications 39 Trademarks and Licenses

40 Maintenance

40 – Notes on Discs

40 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

AUTO DJ

Blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

Music Flow Bluetooth

Music Flow Bluetooth is an App designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices.

(Page 23)

LG Sound Sync

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

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Playable file Requirement

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 : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2,000

y Maximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200

y File extensions : “.mp3”/“.wma”

y Certain MP3/WMA les may not be played

depending on the type or format of the le.

y CD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/JOLIET

y We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,

which creates an ISO 9660 le system.

y A protected le by DRM (Digital rights

management) cannot be played on the unit.

y The DTS disc is not supported.

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)

Compatible USB Devices

y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

y USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

y The USB function of this unit does not support all

USB devices.

USB device requirement

y Devices which require additional program

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

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a

few minute to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

y Using NTFS le system is not supported.

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

y This unit recognizes up to 2,000 les.

y External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or

hard type USB devices are not supported.

y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

y Some USB may not work with this unit.

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(R03)

Remote control

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Replacement of battery

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Standby) : Turns the power on or off.

B (Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.

VOL (Volume) +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.

Input source / Function Display

Disc CD

USB USB1 / USB2

AUX input AUX

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

(Mute) : Mutes the sound.

PRESET·FOLDER W/S :

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station. (Page 25)

- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When

a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA les in several folders is being played, press PRESET

W/S to select the folder you want to play.

JUKEBOX/MEMORY :

- Stores radio stations. (Page 25)

- Selects JUKE BOX mode. (Page 29)

- Makes JUKE BOX list.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 19)

DELETE :

- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only) (Page 19)

- Deletes a song on the JUKE BOX list.

- Deletes all the saved stations.

FOLDER

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

REPEAT : Listens to your tracks/les repeatedly or randomly.

TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio stations. C/V (Skip/Search) :

- Skips backward or forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/le.

N (Play/Pause) :

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects stereo/mono.

Z (Stop) :

- Stops playback.

- Cancels DELETE function.

SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.

J(Information) :

- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title, Artist, Album or Time information.

- Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT READY.

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

- When these units are successfully connected each

other in WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode, each of connected device names appears in the each unit.

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

0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered tracks, les, or preset number.

CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.

ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on

CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.

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

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by half.)

SET : Conrms the setting. ? : The button is not available.

USB REC :

- Records to USB.

- To stop Recording, press and hold for 3 seconds.

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Front panel

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a d

b c

a USB 1 Port

You can play sound les by connecting the USB

device.

b Display window

(Remote sensor)

d USB 2 Port

You can play sound les by connecting the USB

device.

e MASTER VOL. (Volume)

Adjust speaker volume.

f BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)

Press to select BASS (or BASS+) effect directly.

USB REC / DEMO

- Records to USB.

- To stop Recording, press and hold for

3 seconds.

- In power off status, if you press USB REC / DEMO, show DEMO mode.

3 WIRELESS LINK

- Selects MAIN or OTHER on WIRELESS PARTY

LINK mode.

- Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.

k fj

ghi

g F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Input source / Function Display

Disc CD

USB USB1 / USB2

AUX input AUX

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

V (Skip/Search)

- Skips forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/le.

- Selects the radio stations.

B (Open/Close)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

h AUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode.

N (Play/Pause)

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects stereo/mono.

i 1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.

C (Skip/Search)

- Skips backward.

- Searches for a section within a track/le.

- Selects the radio stations.

Z (Stop)

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

j Disc tray

k REGION EQ

Chooses region equalizer.

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

Selects a folder when searching a file.

l SOUND EFFECT / SEARCH

- Chooses sound impressions.

- Searches a folder or a le.

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Rear Panel

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a Power cord b SPEAKERS terminals c AUX IN (L/R)

Connect an auxiliary device.

d ANTENNA (FM)

c d

Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this

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BT Lock On/Off

(Page 22)

Auto Power On

(Page 31)

It allows you to connect a

Bluetooth device only on BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV

functions.

Initial setting of this function was set to off.

It allows the unit to turn on automatically by input signals :

BT (Bluetooth) or LG TV

OFF

Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.

Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit for 5 seconds.

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