LG CK43 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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
MFL70382740	Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash 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 sufficient 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 specified 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.

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 filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined 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.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification 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	This device is equipped with a portable battery or
	The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case	accumulator.
	of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily	How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery
	accessible.	pack from the equipment:
	Check the specification page of this owner’s manual	To Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow
	to be certain of the current requirements.	the assembly steps in reverse order.To prevent
	Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,	contamination of the environment and bring on
		possible threat to human and/or animal health, the
	loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
		old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an
	frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
		appropriate container at designated collection points.
	insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
		Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together
	could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
		with other waste.It is recommended that you use
	examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance
		local, free reimbursement systems batteries or
	indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
		battery packs, (may not be available in your area).The
	discontinue use of the device, and have the cord
		batteries or the battery pack should not be exposed
	replaced with an exact replacement part by an
		to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
	authorized service center. Protect the power cord
	from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being	CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
	twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked	candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
	upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,	Symbols
	and the point where the cord exits the device.
		~	Refers to alternating current(AC).
		0	Refers to direct current(DC).
			Refers to classII equipment.
		1	Refers to stand-by.
		!	Refers to “ON” (power).
			Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents

1	Getting Started	3		Operating
2	SafetyInformation	17		Basic Operations
4	Table of Contents	17		–  CD/USB Operations
6	Unique Features	17		–  Auto Play
7	Playable file Requirement	18		–  Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file
7	–  Music file requirement	19		–  Deleting a file/folder or format
7	–  Compatible USB Devices	19		–  AUTO DJ
7	–  USB device requirement	20		Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
8	Remote control	20		–  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
10	Front panel			devices
12	Rear Panel	23		Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
		23		–  About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
2	Connecting	23		–  Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
				Your Bluetooth Device
14	Connecting to speakers	24		–  Activate Bluetooth with
14	–  Attaching the speakers to the unit			“Music Flow Bluetooth” App
15	Optional Equipment Connection	25		Radio Operations
15	–  AUXIN Connection	25		–  Listening to the radio
15	–  Listening to music from your external device	25		–  Improving poor FM reception
16	–  USB Connection	25		–  Presetting the Radio Stations
16	–  Antenna Connection	25		–  Deleting all the saved stations

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			4	Troubleshooting
	26	Sound adjustment	36	Troubleshooting
			36	–  General
	26	–  Setting the sound mode
	27	Advanced Operations
	27	–  Recording to USB	5	Appendix
	29	–  JUKE BOX Playback
			38	General specifications
	30	Other Operations
			39	Speaker specifications
	30	–  Turn off the sound temporarily
			39	Trademarks and Licenses
	30	–  DEMO
			40	Maintenance
	30	–  Resume stop
			40 –  Notes on Discs
	30	–  Sleep Timer Setting
			40 –  Handling the Unit
	30	–  Dimmer

31–  Auto power down

31–  AUTO POWER On

32–  Auto function change

33Setting the Clock

33 –  Setting the Clock through “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

33–  Using your player as an alarm clock

34LG Sound Sync

35WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

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.

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LG Sound Sync

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

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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

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

yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy Maximum files : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2,000 yy Maximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200 yy File extensions : “.mp3”/“.wma”

yy Certain MP3/WMA files may not be played depending on the type or format of the file.

yy CD-ROM file format :ISO 9660/JOLIET

yy We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates anISO 9660 file system.

yy A protected file by DRM (Digital rights management) cannot be played on the unit.

yy 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

yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yy USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yy The USB function of this unit does not support all

USB devices.

USB device requirement

yy Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be searched.

yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.

yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not recognized.

yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/32) file system is supported.)

yy This unit recognizes up to 2,000 files.

yy External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or hard type USB devices are not supported.

yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

yy Some USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control

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Replacement of battery

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(R03)

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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.
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--		Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA files. When
		a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA files in several
		folders is being played, press PRESET·FOLDER
		W/S to select the folder you want to play.
JUKEBOX/MEMORY :
--		Stores radio stations. (Page 25)
--		SelectsJUKE BOX mode. (Page 29)

-- MakesJUKE BOX list.

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

DELETE :

-- Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only) (Page 19) -- Deletes a song on theJUKE BOX list.

-- Deletes all the saved stations.

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•		• • • • • • • • • • • • • •C•
	REPEAT : Listens to your tracks/files repeatedly or		0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered tracks,
	randomly.		files, or preset number.
	TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio stations.		CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
	C/V(Skip/Search) :		ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on
	--	Skips backward or forward.	CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
	-- Searches for a section within a track/file.		• • • • • • • • • • • • • •D•
	N(Play/Pause) :
			SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
	--	Starts or pauses playback.
			a specified time.
	--	Selects stereo/mono.
			(Dimmer :The display window will be darkened by
	Z(Stop) :
			half.)
	--	Stops playback.
			SET : Confirms the setting.
	--	Cancels DELETE function.
			? :The button is not available.
	SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
			USB REC :
	REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.
			--	Records to USB.
	J(Information) :
			--	To stop Recording, press and hold for 3 seconds.
	--	Sees information about your music. An MP3 file
		often come withID3 tag.The tag gives theTitle,
		Artist, Album orTime 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.

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Front panel

A B C D

LE

K J I H G F

AUSB 1 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

BDisplay window

C (Remote sensor)

DUSB 2 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

EMASTER VOL. (Volume) Adjust speaker volume.

FBASS 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.

3WIRELESS LINK

-- Selects MAIN or OTHER on WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.

-- Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.

GF (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/file. -- Selects the radio stations.

B(Open/Close)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

HAUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode.

N(Play/Pause)

-- Starts or pauses playback. -- Selects stereo/mono.

I1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.

C(Skip/Search) -- Skips backward.

-- Searches for a section within a track/file. -- Selects the radio stations.

Z(Stop)

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

JDisc tray

KREGION EQ

Chooses region equalizer.

SEARCH

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

OK

Selects a folder when searching a file.

LSOUND EFFECT / SEARCH

-- Chooses sound impressions. -- Searches a folder or a file.

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Rear Panel

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	B	C	D

APower cord

BSPEAKERS terminals

CAUX IN (L/R)

Connect an auxiliary device.

DANTENNA (FM)

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Useful functions for using the unit
Function	Description	To do	Do this
	It allows you to connect a	ON	Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in
	Bluetooth device only on		BT (Bluetooth) function.
BT Lock On/Off	BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV
(Page 22)	functions.
			Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in
	Initial setting of this function was	OFF
	set to off.		BT (Bluetooth) function.
		ON	Turn off the unit by pressing 1on the unit
			for 5 seconds.
Auto Power On	It allows the unit to turn on
(Page 31)	automatically by input signals :
	BT (Bluetooth) or LGTV		Turn off the unit by pressing 1on the unit
		OFF
			for 5 seconds.

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