LG CK99 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFL70405720

Mini Hi-Fi System

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

MODEL

CK99 (CK99, CKS99F)

www.lg.com

Getting Started2

Safety Information

Getting Started

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 never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to. 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

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Unique Features 7 Playable file Requirement 7 – Music file requirement 7 – Compatible USB Devices 7 – USB device requirement 8 Remote control 10 Top panel 12 Front panel 12 Rear panel

2 Connecting

14 Connecting to speakers 14 – Attaching the speaker light cables to the

unit 15 Optional Equipment Connection 15 – AUX IN Connection 16 – AUX OUT Connection 17 – PORT. IN Connection 18 – USB Connection 18 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

19 Basic Operations 19 – CD/USB Operations 20 – Auto Play 21 – Selecting a folder and

an MP3/WMA file 22 – Deleting a file/folder or format 23 Playback Effect

23 – DJ EFFECT 23 – DJ SCRATCH 23 – AUTO DJ 24 – DJ PRO 24 – DJ LOOP 24 – PARTY ACCELERATOR 25 – MIX 25 – TEMPO 25 – AUTO SYNC

26 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology 26 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth

devices 29 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App 29 – About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 29 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto

Your Bluetooth Device 30 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App 31 Radio Operations 31 – Listening to the radio 31 – Improving poor FM reception 31 – Presetting the Radio Stations 31 – Deleting all the saved stations 32 Sound adjustment 32 – Setting the sound mode

32 – Setting the USER EQ

33 Advanced Operations 33 – Recording to USB 36 – JUKE BOX Playback 37 Other Operations 37 – Turn off the sound temporarily 37 – CHILDSAFE Mode

37 – DEMO

37 – Resume stop

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38 – Using Microphone 40 – Using H/P MODE

41 – LIGHTING

41 – Sleep Timer Setting

41 – Dimmer

41 – Auto power down 42 – AUTO POWER On 42 – Auto function change 43 Setting the Clock 43 – Setting the Clock through “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App 43 – Using your player as an alarm clock 44 LG Sound Sync 45 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

4 Troubleshooting

46 Troubleshooting

46 – General

5 Appendix

48 General specifications 49 Speakers specifications 49 Trademarks and Licenses 50 Maintenance 50 – Notes on Discs

50 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

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Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.)

Playback effects

Listens to music with various sound and playback effects.

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 29)

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

Getting Started

Replacement of battery

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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 USB 1 / USB 2

AUX input AUX 1 / AUX 2 Portable input PORTABLE

Bluetooth BLUETOOTH

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio RADIO (FM)

[(Mute) : Mutes the sound. PRESET·FOLDER W/S :

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station. (Page 31)

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

a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA les 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 31)

- Selects JUKE BOX mode. (Page 36)

- Makes JUKE BOX list.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 23)

DELETE :

- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only) (Page 22)

- Deletes a song on the JUKE 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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 BLUETOOTH 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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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.

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VOICE CANCELLER : You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.

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

SET :

Conrms the setting.

KEY CHANGER

your vocal range.

ECHO : Selects ECHO mode.

? : This button is not available.

VOCAL EFFECTS : Selects various vocal effects

mode.

USB REC :

- Records to USB.

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

(l/L) : Changes the key to suit

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Top panel

Getting Started

(Standby)

a 1

Turns the power on or off.

USB REC / DEMO

- Records to USB 1.

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

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

show DEMO mode.

USB 1 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB

device.

Display window

TEMPO A -/+

Adjusts TEMPO in USB 1 function.

MASTER VOL. (Volume) -/+

Adjusts speaker volume.

TEMPO B -/+

Adjusts TEMPO in USB 2 function.

USB 2 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB

device.

F (Function)

- Selects the function and input source.

- Press and hold to select the PARTY LINK.

Input source / Function Display

Disc CD

USB USB 1 / USB 2

AUX input AUX 1 / AUX 2

Portable input PORTABLE

Bluetooth BLUETOOTH

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio RADIO (FM)

WIRELESS LINK

h 3

- Selects MAIN or OTHER on WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.

- Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.

MIC (Microphone) VOLUME -/+

Adjusts microphone volume.

VOCAL EFFECTS

Selects VOCAL EFFECTS mode.

MIC ECHO

Selects ECHO mode.

VOICE CANCELLER

You can reduce the vocal tones during music

playback from various input sources.

Side 1 / Basic controls (CD / USB 1 / BLUETOOTH /

RADIO only)

(Stop)

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

Selects a folder when searching a file.

DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL

Selects the sound effect created by your own.

DJ EFFECT

Selects a desired DJ EFFECT.

DJ LOOP

Selects DJ LOOP mode.

(Skip/Search)

C/V

- Skips backward or forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/file.

- Selects the radio stations.

(Play/Pause)

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects stereo/mono.

- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to make

scratch sound.

- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to control the USER EQ level.

- Searches a folder or a file.

- Adjusts DJ EFFECT level.

- Selects vocal effects.

USER EQ

(DJ LOOP mode can use during CD/USB playback.)

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H/P (Headphone) VOLUME -/+

Adjusts headphone volume.

KEY CHANGER (l/L)

Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

H/P (Headphone) MODE

Press to select a headphone monitor mode.

Side 2 / Basic controls (USB 2 only)

Z (Stop)

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

Starts or pauses playback.

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

Selects a folder when searching a file.

DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI

Selects DJ LOOP mode.

REGION EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)

LIGHTING

Selects lighting mode.

(Skip/Search)

C/V

- Skips backward or forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/file.

(Play/Pause)

- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to make scratch sound.

- Searches a folder or a le.

- Selects the lighting effects.

DJ LOOP

(DJ LOOP mode can use during USB playback.)

- Chooses region equalizer.

- Press and hold to select BASS BLAST

(or BASS BLAST+) effect directly.

(Open/Close)

o B

Opens and closes the disc tray.

CLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PRO)

Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to mix.

(If you want to use USER, you have to register a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (DJ PRO PAD)

Press a desired sound pad.

AUTO SYNC

When using MIX, you can synchronize the tempo

of audio files being played in USB 1 and USB 2 by pressing AUTO SYNC.

MIX

Mixes audio sound.

Cross fader

Move the cross fader to adjust the sound volume of

mixed sound when using MIXER ON.

PARTY ACCELERATOR lever

Slide the lever to create a party atmosphere.

PARTY ACCELERATOR MODE

Selects PARTY ACCELERATOR MODE.

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Front panel

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b edc

MIC (Microphone) 1/2 jack

Disc tray

(Remote sensor)

Rear panel

a Power cord

Caution

y Connect the power cord to wall outlet

directly if possible. Or when you use an extension cable, it is highly recommended to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not operate properly because of the lack of power supply.

y Do not overload the extension cord with

excessive electrical load.

LRLRL

PORT. (Portable) IN jack

H/P (Headphone) jack

eddabc f

AUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

AUX OUT (L/R)

ANTENNA (FM)

SPEAKERS connector

SPEAKER LIGHTING

Connect the speaker lighting cables.

Lighting LED

Useful functions for using the unit

Function Description To do Do this

BLUETOOTH

Lock On/Off

(Page 28)

Auto Power On

(Page 42)

It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on 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 : BLUETOOTH or LG TV

OFF

Press and hold N on the remote control or N on the side 1 of the unit for 5 seconds in

BLUETOOTH function. Press and hold N on the remote control or

N on the side 1 of the unit for 5 seconds in BLUETOOTH function.

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

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Connecting to speakers

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

Attaching the speaker light

cables to the unit

Connecting

To connect the speaker light cable to the unit, insert the cable to SPEAKER LIGHTING connectors on the unit.

LRLRL

Caution

y Make sure that the jacks and the speakers

are matched correctly.

y Make sure to connect the cables to

connectors tightly on the unit.

Caution

y Do 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.

y When you connect the speakers to the unit,

make sure to connect the speaker’s cable and plug to the corresponding speaker connector.

y The speakers must be placed a minimum

of 20 cm from the unit for preventing the vibration caused by the speakers.

20 cm20 cm

y Check 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.

y Do 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.

y Be careful to make sure children do not put

their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct. * speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)

y Use the speaker supplied with this unit

only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction.

y The speakers contain magnet parts, so color

irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers far away from either TV screen or PC monitor.

y Do not look directly at the light emitting part

when the LIGHTING is turned on.

y If the illumination brightness is glaring, switch

on the room lights or turn off the LIGHTING of the unit.

Optional Equipment

Connection

AUX IN Connection

Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN 1/2 (L/R) connector.

If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.

LRLRL

Connecting 15

Connecting

LRL

White

Red

DVD, Blu-ray player etc.

Audio cable

Connecting16

AUX OUT Connection

Connect an input of auxiliary device to the AUX OUT (L/R) connector.

If your device has only one input for audio(mono), connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.

LRLRL

Connecting

LRL

Auxiliary device

Audio cable

PARTY LINK

You can connect two units to play music together. The name of function about sound expansion between the compatible products wired or wirelessly was changed to PARTY LINK or WIRELESS PARTY

LINK.

1. Connect AUX OUT (L/R) connector on a unit to the AUX IN connector on the other unit using

audio cable.

2. Press and hold and then select LINK ON.

“LINK ON” appears in the display window and

change to “DELAY time” soon.

3. Press

When “LINK ON” and “DELAY time” are displayed

in the display window, you can adjust the delay

time.

4. Press

y This function is not available on LG TV

function.

y The initial delay is 30 ms. If you want to

change the Delay time, press C connected device’s delay may differ. If Audio Sync is not matched, adjust delay of PARTY LINK to synchronize sound.

y It is available to adjust the delay from 0 ms to

200 ms. Synchronizing tempo is not available depending on the devices.

y Delay value is saved and PARTY LINK is

turned off when the unit turns off.

y You can select LINK ON / LINK OFF mode by

pressing and holding

y In case of the microphone, delay setting is

not applied.

connected through AUX OUT

to adjust delay setting.

to save the delay setting.

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