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

Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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 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).

0

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

1

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®

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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Getting Started

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)

(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 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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

1

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(Standby)

a 1

Turns the power on or off.

USB REC / DEMO

b

- 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

c

You can play sound files by connecting the USB

device.

Display window

d

TEMPO A -/+

e

Adjusts TEMPO in USB 1 function.

MASTER VOL. (Volume) -/+

Adjusts speaker volume.

TEMPO B -/+

Adjusts TEMPO in USB 2 function.

USB 2 Port

f

You can play sound files by connecting the USB

device.

F (Function)

g

- 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 -/+

i

Adjusts microphone volume.

VOCAL EFFECTS

j

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 /

k

RADIO only)

(Stop)

Z

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

N

SEARCH

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

OK

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 -/+

l

Adjusts headphone volume.

KEY CHANGER (l/L)

m

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)

n

Z (Stop)

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

N

Starts or pauses playback.

SEARCH

Moves to folder or file in selection mode.

OK

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)

p

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

q

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

r

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

a

MIC (Microphone) 1/2 jack

a

Disc tray

b

(Remote sensor)

c

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

d

H/P (Headphone) jack

e

R

eddabc f

AUX IN 1/2 (L/R)

b

AUX OUT (L/R)

ANTENNA (FM)

c

SPEAKERS connector

d

SPEAKER LIGHTING

e

Connect the speaker lighting cables.

Lighting LED

f

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

ON

OFF

ON

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.

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

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Connecting14

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

2

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

R

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

L

R

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

R

Connecting 15

2

Connecting

LRL

White

R

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

R

2

Connecting

LRL

R

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.

F

connected through AUX OUT

/

to adjust delay setting.

C

V

F

to save the delay setting.

Note

F.

/V. The

Connecting 17

PORT. IN Connection

Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable
device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (3.5 mm)
connector.

3.5 mm stereo cable

Listening to music from your portable
player or external device

The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable player or external device.

1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN
connector of the unit.

Connect the external device to the AUX IN 1/2

connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1.

3. Press

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and

F

to select AUX 1 / AUX 2 or PORTABLE

function.

start it playing.

Note

,

Automatically switches to the PORTABLE
function when you connect the portable device
to the PORT. IN connector.

Or

2

Connecting

Connecting18

USB Connection

Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB ports on the unit.

USB device

2

Connecting

Note

,

Removing the USB device from the unit :

1. Choose a different function/mode or
press Z twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.

LRLRL

R

FM antenna

Note

,

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

Basic Operations

CD/USB Operations

1. Insert the disc by pressing B.
Or connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F.

To Do this

Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching

for a section

within a track/

le

Selecting

a track/le

directly

Skipping to

the next/

previous

track/le

Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

Press Z.

Press N.

Press N during playback.

Press and hold C
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 or track directly.

- In stop status,
Press C

previous track/le.

- During playback,
(1) By using C
Press V to go to the next track/

le.

Playing in less than 3 seconds,
press C to go to the previous
track/le.

Playing after 3 seconds, press C
to go to the beginning of the track/
le.

(2) By using SEARCH :

Rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH &
LEVEL on the side 1 of the unit
(or

DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH &

MULTI on the side 2 of the unit)

or C/V and press N to play
the track/le.

Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly. Refer to the
note for details about the display
change.

/V during

/V to go to the next/

/V buttons :

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Note

,

y Repeat/Shufe playback operates as follows.

On Display Description

OFF

ONE

FOLDER

ALL

SHUFFLE

y When you play JUKE BOX list, only ONE and

ALL are available.

y Even after restarting the unit or switching

one function to another, you can listen to
music from the point where it’s last been
played.

y If you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,

it will close automatically.

Plays songs in order and stops
the playback.

Plays a same song repeatedly.

Plays songs in a folder
repeatedly. (Except AUDIO CD)

Plays all the songs repeatedly.

Plays all the songs once
randomly, and stops the
playback.

3

Operating

Operating20

Auto Play

- AUDIO/MP3/WMA CD is played automatically
after disc tray is opened and then closed.

- Automatically the unit switches to the CD
function if disc tray is opened and then closed
even when there is no disc in disc tray.

- When CD or USB is inserted

- If you press N on the side 1 of the unit,

the function is changed to CD or USB 1 and
playback starts. (Except BLUETOOTH, RADIO
function)

- If you press N on the side 2 of the unit, the

function is changed to USB 2 and playback

3

Operating

starts. (Except MIXER ON mode)

Note

,

When CD or USB is inserted

- Function is changed to CD or USB 1

if C

/V, Z, SEARCH on the side 1 of the

unit is pressed. (Except BLUETOOTH, RADIO
function)

- Function is changed to USB 2

if C

/V, Z, SEARCH on the side 2 of the

unit is pressed. (Except MIXER ON mode)

.

Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file

On the unit

1. Press SEARCH and rotate DJ SCRATCH /
SEARCH & LEVEL on the side 1 (or rotate

SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI

/

until a desired file appears. You can also

V

C

search a folder if you press SEARCH again.

2. Press OK or N to play the selected file. When

you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the
folder, then press OK or N again. The selected
file is played.

on the side 2) or

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Note

,

y CD/USB Folders/Files are recognized as

below.

*

On the remote control

/

1. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S or

repeatedly until a desired folder appears.

2. Press N to play it. The first file of folder will be

played.

C

V

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

appear.

y Folders will be presented as the following

order;

ROOT

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3
FOLDER 7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5
FOLDER 6

y File will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le

No.14 one by one.

y Files and folders will be presented in order

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

*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the CD/USB is “ROOT”.

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Deleting a file/folder or format

You can delete le, folder on your USB or format the

USB.

1. Select USB function by pressing

2. Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly,
the display changes as followings.

DEL FILE?

On Display Description

DEL FILE?

DEL FOLDER?

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FORMAT?

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

3. To delete file/folder or format, press and hold

DELETE on the remote control.

y Do not extract the USB device during

operation. (play, delete, etc.)

y Regular back up is recommended to prevent

data loss.

y The delete function may not be supported

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

DEL FOLDER? FORMAT?

Select the le you want to

delete.

Select the folder you want to

delete.

Select to format the USB device.

Caution

>

F

.

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Playback Effect

The unit supports various sound and playback effects :
DJ EFFECT, DJ SCRATCH, AUTO DJ, DJ PRO, DJ LOOP,
PARTY ACCELERATOR, MIX, TEMPO, AUTO SYNC.

DJ EFFECT

It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as Flanger/
Phaser/Wah/Delay sound effect.

1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit to select a desired
DJ EFFECT (FLANGER, PHASER, WAH, DELAY, DJ
EFFECT OFF).

2. Turn DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL on the

unit clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
DJ EFFECT level between 0 to 15.

Note

,

y The DJ EFFECT mode is displayed for 3

seconds when a DJ EFFECT key on the unit
is inputted.

y The current gage level is displayed when

adjusting gage.

y If the function changed or the unit is turned

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

DJ SCRATCH

You can output and mix the sound effects of the DJ

SCRATCH.

Rotating DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL or DJ
SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on the unit to mix

the scratch sound.

- You can hear effect of scratch sound depending

on the direction in which you rotate DJ SCRATCH

/ SEARCH & LEVEL or DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH
& MULTI on the unit.

AUTO DJ

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

Press AUTO DJ on the remote control repeatedly, the
display changes as followings.

SHUFFLE

On Display Description

SEQUENTIAL

SEQUENTIAL OFF

OFF -

SHUFFLE

,

y AUTO DJ mode does not support searching

for a section within a track/le or to play
repeatedly or randomly.

y If you move to other functions or stop the

music using Z on AUTO DJ mode, AUTO DJ
will be disabled.

y AUTO DJ is not supported in the music le

whose length is less than 60 seconds.

y Only SEQUENTIAL is selected when played

JUKE BOX list.

The music is played randomly on
this mode.

The music is played repeatedly on
this mode.

Note

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DJ PRO

It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound
effect. Each mode has up to 6 sounds effect.

1. Press and hold DJ PRO (CLUB, DRUM or USER)
on the unit to select a desired DJ PRO sound
effect.

2. Press DJ PRO pad (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of desired
sound on the unit.

Note

,

y If you want to use USER, you have to register

a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
If the source is not register to USER, “USER
MODE EMPTY” or “DJ PRO NO SOUND”

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appears on the display window.

y Initial DJ Pro mode is CLUB sound effect.

y DJ Pro mode is displayed for 3 seconds when

you press DJ PRO (CLUB, DRUM or USER)
on the unit.

y The DJ PRO sound is mixed when you press

DJ PRO pad (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) on the unit.

y The currently playing DJ PRO sound is

stopped and the selected DJ PRO sound
outputs if you press a different DJ PRO pad
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) on the unit while DJ PRO
sound is playing.

DJ LOOP

The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is
repeatedly played. (CD, USB Only)

During playback, press and hold DJ LOOP on the unit
at the point you want. And you can cancel DJ LOOP
function by releasing it.

Note

,

This function is released after operating 10
times or releasing DJ LOOP on the unit.

PARTY ACCELERATOR

It allows you to create a party atmosphere.

1. Select the mode by pressing PARTY
ACCELERATOR MODE on the unit.

The sound effect will react differently according
to the mode.

PARTY ACCEL MODE 1

2 PARTY ACCEL MODE 3

2. After selecting the mode, slide up the lever of
PARTY ACCELERATOR on the unit to create a
party atmosphere.
The sound effect will react according to moving
the lever of PARTY ACCELERATOR on the unit.

PARTY ACCEL OFF

PARTY ACCEL 2 PARTY ACCEL CLIMAX

PARTY ACCEL MODE

PARTY ACCEL 1

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MIX

You can mix audio sounds.

1. Press MIX on the unit.
‘MIXER ON’ is displayed. Select a desired function
for side 1 and play it. Mix is available in all
functions except USB 2.

2. During playback, insert a USB device in USB 2
port and play it. Side 2 is fixed as USB 2 function.

3. Move the cross fader to adjust the sound volume
of mixed sound.
Move it to the left to lower the volume of
side 2 and move it to the right to lower the
volume of side 1.

Note

,

y In MIXER ON mode,

- You can adjust the Tempo for USB function

1 or 2.

- If you press C/V, Z or N on the unit,

it works only for each side.

- If you press C/V, Z or N on the

remote control, it works for both side 1

and side 2.

- For operating, it is recommended to use

C/V, Z or N on the unit instead of
remote controls.

- Numerical, DELETE buttons do not work.

- You can use H/P MODE. (Page 40)

y If you turn off the unit in the middle of mixing

process, MIX mode turns to OFF.

TEMPO

You can adjust the Tempo for USB function from 50
(MIN) to 150 (MAX).

Rotate TEMPO A on the unit to adjust the tempo for
USB 1. Rotate TEMPO B on the unit to adjust the
tempo for USB 2.

Note

,

y The tempo is set as 100 if you turn the unit

on/off or fully stop.

y The tempo is kept when you pause and

resume play.

AUTO SYNC

When using Mixing, you can synchronize the tempo
of audio les being played in USB 1 and USB 2 by
pressing AUTO SYNC on the unit.

To stop it, press AUTO SYNC on the unit twice.

Note

,

y The tempo of music being played in USB 1 is

synchronized to that in USB 2.

y TEMPO A doesn’t work when AUTO SYNC

is on.

y If USB 2 fully stops or function is changed,

AUTO SYNC function is cancelled.

y In case of below, AUTO SYNC error may occur

depending on the sound source.

- The silent section in the beginning of the
track.

- Intro or bridge section in which few
musical instruments appear.

- In cases where playback speed or tempo
of the song changes.

- In case that the data for BPM is provided
in real time, not the beginning of the song.

y If the song is being played too fast or slow,

press and hold AUTO SYNC.
‘AUTO SYNC RE-ANALYZING’ is displayed.

y AUTO SYNC is available only when USB 1 is

selected for side 1 and USB 2 is selected for
side 2 in MIXER ON mode and both are being
played.

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Using 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

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was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.

y Available Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,

etc.

y Version : 4.0

y Codec : SBC, AAC

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)

Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is activated on 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.

Note

,

When Bluetooth connection lock is
activated, you can search Bluetooth device in
BLUETOOTH function.

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 CK99 (XX)”.

Note

,

y XX 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 CK99

(08)” on your Bluetooth device.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,

some devices may have a different pairing
process. Enter the PIN code (0000) as

needed.

y You can connect this unit with up to 3

Bluetooth devices simultaneously using the
same method as described above, only in the
Bluetooth function.

y The multi phone pairing connection is only

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

y Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices

(Ex: Dongle etc.) will not support multi phone
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 phone pairing.

y If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be

displayed.

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

Note

,

y When 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 certain
situations as described 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.

y If Bluetooth connection does not work well,

try pairing it again.

y Even if this unit connected up to 3 Bluetooth

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

Note

,

y The sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference from other
electronic devices.

y Depending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

y You can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc.

y The more distance between the unit and

the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound

quality becomes.

y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected

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

y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device to the unit

again.

y When a Bluetooth device is not connected,

“BLUETOOTH READY” appears on the display
window.

y When you use the Bluetooth function,

adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.

y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS

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

y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected

when you change the Bluetooth function
to the others. In “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
connection, only one device which you are
playing keeps Bluetooth connection. You can
control the Bluetooth device with this unit
but you cannot use sound output.

y When entering Bluetooth function, this unit

automatically connect to Bluetooth device
which is connected the last or playbacked

the last.

(Auto connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)

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Controls connected Bluetooth device

You can control connected Bluetooth device by the
unit; play, pause, stop, skip.

Note

,

y Only Android OS and iOS is available to use

this function.

y This function may not be supported

depending on the Bluetooth device, or
operated differently.

Bluetooth connection lock
(BLUETOOTH LOCK)

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You can limit Bluetooth connection to only

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BLUETOOTH and LG TV function to prevent
unintended Bluetooth connection.

To turn on this function, press and hold N on the
remote control or N on the side 1 of the unit for
about 5 seconds in BLUETOOTH function.
“BLUETOOTH LOCK ON” appears then you can limit
Bluetooth connection.

To turn off this function, press and hold N on the
remote control or N on the side 1 of the unit for
about 5 seconds in BLUETOOTH function.
“BLUETOOTH LOCK OFF” appears.

Note

,

Even if you set up Bluetooth connection lock to
On, this unit turns on by Auto Power function.
Turn off Auto Power function to prevent it.

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Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App

Note

,

y Only Android OS is available to use “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit.

y It is recommended to use the latest version

of app.

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.

Here is introduce a few of the many features of
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app.

Multi Juke box : Your entertainment increases three
fold when you connect up to 3 Bluetooth phones at
the same time. Play music from all three phone and
create a customized playlist from all the phones.

Sampler Creator : Record effects on your
smartphone and very simply sync them via
Bluetooth to the system. Be as creative as you can

be.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app onto your Bluetooth device.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
through QR code

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

2. Tap an icon for installation.

Note

,

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

y Make 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)”.

y Depending on the area, QR code may not

work.

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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

,

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y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

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

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. If you want to get more information to operate,
tap [Setting] and tap [Help] menu.

Note

,

y “Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available

in the software version as follow;

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

y If you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for

operation, there would be some differences
between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and
the supplied remote control. Use the supplied
remote control as necessary.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device, “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.

y After connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”

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

y If 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.

y When “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operates

abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and
the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
and then try to connect again.

y Depending on the smart phone's operating

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

y Check 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 aerial is connected. (Page 18)

Listening to the radio

1. Press F until RADIO (FM) appears in the display
window.
The last received station is tuned in.

2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control
or C/V on the side 1 of the unit for about
two 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 or

on the side 1 of the unit repeatedly.

C/V

3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on the
remote control or rotating MASTER VOL. knob
on the unit repeatedly.

Improving poor FM reception

Press N on the remote control or N on the side 1
of the unit. This will change the tuner from stereo to
mono and usually improve the reception.

Or

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for RADIO (FM).
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Press F until RADIO (FM) appears in the display
window.

2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+ on the remote control or C/V
on the side 1 of the unit.

3. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control. A preset number will blink in the display
window.

4. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote

control to select the preset number you want.

5. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control. The station is stored.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.

7. To listen a preset station, press

PRESET·FOLDER W/S or 0 to 9 numerical

buttons on the remote control.

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press DELETE on the remote control.
“DELETE ALL?” will flash up on the unit display.

2. Press DELETE on the remote control to erase all
the saved radio stations.
“DELETED ALL” will flash up on the unit display.

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Sound adjustment

Setting the sound mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound
elds. The displayed items for the equalizer may be
different depending on sound sources and effects.

You can select a desired sound mode by using
SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.

On Display Description

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BASS BLAST

or

BASS BLAST+

POP

CLASSIC

ROCK

JAZZ

FOOTBALL

STANDARD

Reinforces the bass
and powerful sound.

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

You can enjoy
the sound effect

FOOTBALL STADIUM.

You can enjoy
optimized sound.

You can select a desired sound mode by using

REGION EQ on the remote control or REGION EQ /
BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) on the unit.

On Display Region Description

FUNK, REGUETON,

SAMBA,

MERENGUE, AXE,

SALSA, SERTANEJO,

FORRO

ARABIC Middle East

DANGDUT Indonesia

AFRO Africa

INDIA India

Note

,

y On some speakers, sound may not be heard

or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.

y By pressing and holding REGION EQ / BASS

BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) on the unit for 3

seconds you can directly select BASS BLAST
(or BASS BLAST+) effect.

Latin

America

Optimized
sound effect
for the
music genre
preferred in
each region.

Setting the USER EQ

You can adjust the sound level of Bass, Middle and
Treble as your preference.

1. Press USER EQ on the unit. “USER EQ” is

displayed.

2. Press USER EQ on the unit repeatedly until
desired setting appears in the display window.

3. Rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL on the
unit to adjust the value.

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Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB 1.
(CD, USB 2, AUX 1, AUX 2, PORTABLE, RADIO (FM))

1. Connect the USB 1 device to the unit.

2. Press F to select a function you want to record.

3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the

remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit.

Function

/Mode

CD, USB

AUX 1,
AUX 2,

PORTABLE,

RADIO

(FM),

MIXER ON

mode

Status Result

Play/Pause Recorded until stop

Resume stop

(Page 37)

Full stop

Quick recorded the latest
song

Quick recorded All songs

In case below, scope is

limited.

- After File search (Page

21), quick recorded an
indexed song.

- Only while the Folder
name is displayed on the
display window, quick
recording All songs on
Folder. (Folder Search
Mode is released when
there is no button input
for a few seconds after
entering the folder search
mode.) (Page 21)

- After JUKE BOX On
(Page 36), quick
recorded All songs of

JUKE BOX.

- Recorded until stop

To stop recording

To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on the
remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for
3 seconds. Otherwise, the recording continues.

Pausing recording

During CD/USB playback or pause, external sound
source recording, or MIXER ON mode, press USB
REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on
the unit to pause recording.
Press it again to restart recording.

Note

,

y VOICE CANCELLER or KEY CHANGER

will be reset, if you use recording function
during operating VOICE CANCELLER or KEY

CHANGER.

y VOICE CANCELLER or KEY CHANGER can

not be operated during recording.

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To select recording bit rate

1. Press and hold USB REC on the remote control
or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds.

2. Press C/V on the remote control or C/V

on the side 1 of the unit to select a bit rate.

3. Press USB REC on the remote control or USB
REC / DEMO on the unit to finish the setting.

Recording in MIXER ON mode

Recording is available in MIXER ON mode.
If you record in MIXER ON mode, the unit records the
mixed sound from that point when you press USB
REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on
the unit.

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1. Start mixing. (Page 25)

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2. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit.

To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on the

remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit
to stop recording.
Otherwise, the recording continues.

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

purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

Note

,

y For stable recording, the output sound level

goes down on its own when you record music
from CD to USB.

y You can only change volume level between

MIN and 30 during recording. (Only CD
function)

y When you stop recording, the le that has

been recorded at that time will be stored.
(In MIXER OFF mode, except when USB/CD
that are in stop status.)

y Do 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.

y If USB recording does not work, the message

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

y Multi card reader device or external HDD can

not be used for USB recording.

y A le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when

you record for a long term.

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Note

,

y You can record various sound using DJ

EFFECT, DJ SCRATCH, DJ PRO or MIC.
(In MIXER OFF mode, except when USB/CD
that are in stop status.)

y You can control recorded microphone sound

according to microphone volume.

y You may not store more than 2,000 les.

y In case of the unsupported MP3/WMA le,

the le recording may be stopped.

y When you are recording during playback, the

sound now playing is output.

y When function is set to BLUETOOTH or

LG TV, recording is available in MIXER ON
mode.

y It’ll be stored as follows.

AUDIO CD MP3/WMA

Play or pause status

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MIXER ON mode

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* : AUX and the like.

Tuner : The current recording frequency is shown

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JUKE BOX Playback

JUKE BOX function enables you to make a playlist of
your favorite tracks/les from a disc or USB device.
(USB 1). A playlist of up to 100 tracks/les can be

entered.

Making JUKE BOX list

1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.
(Playing will be stopped when you press
JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control.)

2. Select a track/file by pressing C/V on the
remote control.

3. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote

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control to save the track/file.

4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files.
(You can modify the list by pressing

PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control to

select the JUKE BOX program number.)

5. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control once again.

To play the JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control after you make the list.

Note

,

y When making or modifying the JUKE BOX list,

REPEAT mode is off.

y JUKE BOX function is not supported on

USB2.

Enjoying JUKE BOX

Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control
once. “JUKEBOX ON” appears on the display window.

To play JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control.

To cancel it, press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control once.
“JUKEBOX OFF” appears on the display window.

Editing JUKE BOX

1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.
(Playing will be stopped when you press
JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control.)

2. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote

control to select a track/file to edit.

3. Press C/V on the remote control.

4. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote

control.

5. Repeat 2 to 4 to store the other tracks/files.

6. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control once again.

To play the JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control after you edit the list.

Deleting JUKE BOX list

Deleting function works in the edit mode.

1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.

Press DELETE on the remote control while JUKE

BOX is played to enter the edit mode.

2. Select a song by pressing

PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control

repeatedly.

3. Press DELETE on the remote control while a
song is selected.

Note

,

y If there is no JUKE BOX list, “JUKEBOX NO

PROGRAM” appears on the display window
when you press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control.

y JUKE BOX is switched off in the case below.

- Changing to a different function.

- Turning off and on the unit.

- Operating the numerical buttons on the

remote control.

- Playing a le by using SEARCH and
SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL

on the unit.

y JUKE BOX list is cleared in the case below.

- Removing the disc or the USB device.

- Deleting or recording music les in the USB

device.

Or

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Other Operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press [ on the remote control to mute your sound.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer
the telephone, the “Q” will appear in the display
window.

To cancel it, press [ on the remote control again or
change the volume level.

CHILDSAFE Mode

This function helps to prevent you from being
surprised when you turn on the unit in case that the
volume of the unit is set at a high level.

To turn on CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on
the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN”.
In CHILDSAFE mode, the volume increase gradually.

To turn off CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on
the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN” and
this mode is turned on.

Note

,

In case of CD, USB or BLUETOOTH function,
CHILDSAFE mode does not work after about
2 minutes from power on the unit even if this
mode is enabled.

DEMO

In the power off state, press USB REC / DEMO on
the unit once. The unit will power on and display the
each of functions with demo sound in the display
window.
To cancel the DEMO function, press USB REC /
DEMO on the unit once more.

Note

,

You can enjoy other functions during the DEMO,
the DEMO will temporarily pause.

- Without input key in 10 sec, the DEMO will
playback automatically.

Resume stop

The unit records the point where you pressed Z
depending on the disc or USB. If you press Z twice,
the unit will clear the stopped point.

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Using Microphone

1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.

2. Play the music you want.

3. Sing along with the accompaniment.
Adjust the microphone volume by rotating
MIC VOLUME on the unit in a clockwise or
counterclockwise.

Note

,

y When not using the microphone, set the

MIC volume to minimum or turn off the MIC
and remove the microphone from the MIC
jack.

y If the microphone is set too near the speaker,

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a howling sound may be produced.
In this case, move the microphone away from
the speaker or decrease the sound level by
using the MIC VOLUME on the unit.

y If sound through the microphone is extremely

loud, it may be distorted.
In this case, rotate MIC VOLUME on the unit.

y You can give an echo effect to the sound

from the microphones by pressing ECHO on
the remote control or MIC ECHO on the unit.

VOICE CANCELLER

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

Press VOICE CANCELLER and “VOICE CANCELLER
ON” will appear in display window.

To cancel it, press VOICE CANCELLER again.

The quality of the VOICE CANCELLER may be
different depending on the recording conditions of
music les.

Note

,

y This function is available CD, USB or

BLUETOOTH function.

y If the function is not available, “NOT

SUPPORT” appears in the display window.

y This function is available to use only when a

microphone is connected.

y If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE

INSERT MIC” appears in the display window.

y It is not available on the mono source.

y To initialize it, change the function or

disconnect the microphone.

y This function may not be initialized depending

on the status of connected devices.

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KEY CHANGER

You can adjust the key to 9 steps (4 steps higher, 4
steps lower and the original key).

y To sharp the key one by one, press KEY

CHANGER(L) repeatedly during playback.

y To atten the key one by one, press KEY

CHANGER(l) repeatedly during playback.

Note

,

y This function is available CD, USB or

BLUETOOTH function.

y To initialize it, change the function, disconnect

the microphone or change the music.

y This function may not be initialized depending

on the status of connected devices.

y If the function is not available, “NOT

SUPPORT” appears in the display window.

y If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE

INSERT MIC” appears in the display window.

VOCAL EFFECTS

When you connect your microphone to the MIC
jack, you can enjoy karaoke function by changing
voice in the various source.

To select various mode, pressing VOCAL EFFECTS
repeatedly or pressing VOCAL EFFECTS and then
turning DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL
unit when vocal effects mode appears in the display
window.

BASS

SOPRANO HELIUM ROBOT

DUET MAN DUET WOMAN BASS ECHO1

SOPRANO ECHO1 HELIUM ECHO1
ROBOT ECHO1 DUET MAN1 DUET

WOMAN1

ECHO2

DUET MAN2 DUET WOMAN2 OFF

y If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE

INSERT MIC” appears in the display window.

y If you press KEY CHANGER, DJ EFFECT or

MIC ECHO on the unit on VOCAL EFFECTS

mode, after backing up current VOCAL
EFFECTS, turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode
and operate KEY CHANGER, DJ EFFECT or
ECHO mode.

y To turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode, press and

hold VOCAL EFFECTS.

BASS ECHO2 SOPRANO

HELIUM ECHO2 ROBOT ECHO2

Note

,

on the

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ECHO

When you connect your microphone to the MIC
jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from
the microphones by pressing ECHO on the remote
control or MIC ECHO on the unit.

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ECHO MODE 1

y If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE

INSERT MIC” appears in the display window.

y If you press VOCAL EFFECTS on ECHO

mode, after backing up current ECHO,
turn off ECHO mode and operate VOCAL

EFFECTS mode.
Press ECHO on the remote control or MIC

ECHO on the unit again, after backing up
current VOCAL EFFECTS, operate ECHO
mode.

ECHO MODE 2 ECHO OFF

Note

,

Using H/P MODE

Headphone monitoring is available.

Press H/P MODE on the unit to listen to music using
headphone. Rotate H/P VOLUME on the unit to
adjust the volume.

When mixing, press H/P MODE on the unit to select
a monitoring mode. You can listen to the music being
mixed or playing in Source A or Source B.

Note

,

y It is not compatible with a 4 pole jack.

y If you select one source output in MIXER ON

mode, the playback effects (Except TEMPO)
are not applied to the output through the
headphone.

y If you power off or switch to MIXER OFF, the

selected H/P MODE is cancelled.

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LIGHTING

This function offers a party atmosphere by operating
speaker lighting and beat of music.

To select mode, pressing LIGHTING on the unit
repeatedly or pressing LIGHTING on the unit and
then turning DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on
the unit.

OFF

PARTY PEACEFUL ROMANTIC

COOL UPBEAT FIERY EXCITED

DYNAMIC

y Lighting function is available in all functions.

y Lighting mode retains its previous mode

when you rst press LIGHTING on the unit,
press again to change modes.

HEALING SUNNY OFF ...

Note

,

Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to
select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes.
After the delay time, the unit will be turned off.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP on the
remote control repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

Note

,

y You can check the remaining time before the

unit is turned off. Press SLEEP on the remote
control to check or change the remaining

time.

y You can edit the remain time when displays

the remaining time or “DIMMER ON”.

Dimmer

Press SLEEP on the remote control once.
The display window will be darkened by half.

To cancel it, press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

Note

,

All the lighting turns off when dimmer is being
operated.

Auto power down

This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the
case were the main unit is not connected to an
external device and is not used for 15 minutes.
The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the
main unit has been connected to another device
using the analog inputs.

Auto power down function is applied to only MAIN
unit in case of WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection.
In case of OTHER unit, Auto power down is available
after disconnection OTHER unit and MAIN unit.

How to disconnect the wireless
network connection or the wireless
device.

Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for
more than 5 seconds.

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AUTO POWER On

This unit automatically turns on by an input source :

BLUETOOTH or LG TV.

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

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit
turns on and connects your Bluetooth device.
You can play your music.

When you turn off this unit by pressing 1 on the
unit for 5 seconds each time, you can turn on or off
the AUTO POWER function.

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On Display Description

AUTO POWER ON

AUTO POWER OFF

Note

,

y Depending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

y Depending on the connected device, the unit

turns on but Bluetooth function may not be
connected.

y If 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 turning off the unit.

y If you try to connect to the “Music Flow

Bluetooth” app, Bluetooth function of this
unit is turned on.

y If you turn on the unit using LG TV or

Bluetooth function, proper function of this
unit is turned on.

y If you have already paired with this unit,

automatically this unit can turn on by an
input source when this unit is turned off.

AUTO POWER function is
turned on.

AUTO POWER function is
turned off.

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as

BLUETOOTH, LG TV and Portable and then changes to

the suitable function automatically.

When you try to connect Bluetooth
device

When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected.
Play your music on the Bluetooth device.

When 3.5 mm stereo cable is
connected

When you connect the portable device to the PORT.
IN connector, PORTABLE function is selected.

Play your music on the portable device.

When LG TV is connected

When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG
Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV.
You can hear the sound from your TV.

Note

,

y This function is not available during recording

or deleting.

y This function only works with devices that

were previously connected.

y If the Bluetooth connection lock function

is set, Bluetooth and LG TV connection will

be only available on Bluetooth and LG TV
function.

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Setting the Clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control.

3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the
remote control.

- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00

(for a 24 hour display)

4. Press SET on the remote control to confirm your
selection.

5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the
remote control.

6. Press SET on the remote control.

7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on the
remote control.

8. Press SET on the remote control.

Setting the Clock through “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app on your Android
device. (Page 29-30)

Your unit’s clock will be automatically synchronized
with your device by activating Bluetooth connection
through “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.

Using your player as an alarm clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold ALARM on the remote control.

3. Press C/V on the remote control to change

the hours and minutes and press SET on the
remote control to save.

4. Press C/V on the remote control to select

function and press SET on the remote control to
save.

- Press C/V on the remote control to select a

preset number when you select tuner and then,
press SET on the remote control.
If there is no preset number, this step is skipped.

5. Press C/V on the remote control to change

the volume and press SET on the remote control
to save.

Note

,

y If you set the clock time, you can check the

time by pressing CLOCK even when the
player is turned off.

y You can set alarm after you set the clock

time.

y If you set the clock time and alarm, you

can check the alarm icon “(“ by pressing
CLOCK even when the unit is turned off.

y If you set the clock time and alarm, you can

check the alarm icon “(“ and alarm setting
information by pressing ALARM even when
the unit is turned off.

y You can select ALARM ON/OFF mode by

pressing ALARM.

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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 LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync.
Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo.

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.

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1.

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2. Press F

3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

until LG TV function is selected.

sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [Sound]

[LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”
on the display window if the TV and this unit are
connected normally.

[TV Sound output]

Note

,

y You 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 with the TV.
(According to TV Specications, the volume
and mute of this unit synchronize with TV.)

y If the connection fails, check the conditions of

this unit and your TV : power, function.

y Make sure of the condition of this unit and

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

- The unit is turned off.

- Changing to a different function.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

y The amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV.

y If you try to change the function on using

the LG TV function, volume will be changed
according to the LG TV volume level.

y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

models of your TV.

y If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

1, LG Sound Sync will be disconnected.
To use this function again, you should
reconnect the TV and the unit.

y The volume may be increased when the TV

and this unit is connected by LG Sound Sync.
Decrease the TV volume and then connect
with this unit.

y When you turn on your LG TV connected

by LG Sound Sync or enter LG TV function,
this unit changes the function to LG TV
automatically.

y You should set the TV Sound output manually

depending on the TV version.

y If you control TV volume when this unit and

TV are connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit
may louder the volume due to synchronizing
volume with TV’s.

WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

The output sound of (MAIN) unit is expanded to

(OTHER) unit.

It is compatible with unit that supports WIRELESS

PARTY LINK.

The name of function about sound expansion
between the compatible products wired or wirelessly
was changed to PARTY LINK or WIRELESS PARTY

LINK.

1. Press 3 WIRELESS LINK on the unit.

PARTY LINK MODE SELECT appears in the display
window.

2. Press

Two units try to connect with each other.

3. When these units are successfully connected

WIRELESS LINK on the unit to select

3

MAIN or OTHER.

-

unit : Selects MAIN.

-

unit : Selects OTHER.

each other, each of connected device names
appears in the each unit.

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Note

,

y If you are using the LG Sound Sync, this

function is not available. If you connect the LG
TV function, “NOT SUPPORT” appears in the
display window.

y You can use microphone in the OTHER unit

only. In case of OTHER unit, some functions
are supported only.

y When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is

disconnected, OTHER unit is changed to

BLUETOOTH function.

y If the connection is failed, “FAILED” appears in

the display window.

y Mute function is synchronized with each

other.

y WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection will be

disconnected when you turn off the unit or
press

3 WIRELESS LINK on the unit.

y When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is connected,

you can not connect Wired PARTY LINK.

y Sound of MAIN unit and OTHER unit may be

different depending on playback status or
source.

y Check the following information when

connecting to Bluetooth.

- You can connect only one Bluetooth device
in the MAIN unit. You cannot connect
Bluetooth device to the OTHER unit.

- WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection is only
supported on Android devices. (WIRELESS
PARTY LINK connection may not be
supported depending on the connected
device specications or OS.)

- Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices
(ex. Dongle etc.) will not support WIRELESS
PARTY LINK connection.

- When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is connected,
Bluetooth connection is not available in
status of recording or deleting.

- If you connect WIRELESS PARTY LINK
while you are playing connected Bluetooth
device, it may be reconnected again,
depending on phone specication.

y MAIN / OTHER are may be displayed to

MASTER (Primary) / SLAVE (Secondary) in
the existing products.

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Troubleshooting46

Troubleshooting

General

Problem Cause & Solution

The unit does not work
properly

No Power

No sound

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The unit does not start
playback

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

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

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

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

y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

y The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.

y Check whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

y Check whether you select right function.

Press function button and check the selected function.

y Check to see if the speakers are connected correctly. Speaker cables connected

correctly.

y An unplayable disc is inserted. Check the playable disc.

y No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.

y The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Page 50)

y The disc is inserted upside down.

Place the disc with the label or printed side facing upwards.

Radio stations cannot be
tuned in properly

y The antenna is positioned or connected poorly.

Connect the antenna securely.

y The signal strength of the radio station is too weak.

Tune to the station manually.

y No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning

by scanning preset channels).
Preset some radio stations, see page 31 for details.

Problem Cause & Solution

y The remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 7 m.

The remote control does
not work properly

No speaker light

LG Sound Sync does not
work

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

Remove the obstacle.

y The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

y Check whether the speaker light cables are connected to the unit correctly.

Connect the speaker light cables to the unit correctly.

y Check the speaker light effects by pressing LIGHTING on the unit. (Page 41)

y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

y Check connection of LG Sound Sync.

y Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.

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Appendix48

General specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 470 mm x 213 mm x 423 mm
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Inputs / Outputs

Analog audio in (AUX IN 1/2) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), RCA jack (L, R) .
Analog audio out (AUX OUT) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), RCA jack (L, R)

Portable in (PORT. IN) 1.0 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Microphone (MIC 1/2) Sensitivity 20 mV (1 kHz), 6.3 mm jack x 2

Tuner

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

Networked standby : 0.5 W
(If all network ports are activated.)

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System

Frequency Response 40 to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 75 dB
Dynamic range More than 80 dB
Bus Power Supply (USB)

Amplier (RMS Output power)

Total output 5,000 W RMS
HIGH 1,250 W RMS X 2 (8 Ω at 1 kHz, 30 % THD)

LOW 1,250 W RMS X 2 (8 Ω at 70 kHz, 30 % THD)

y Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

5 V 0 500 mA

Speakers specifications

Front speaker

Type

Impedance

Rated Input power

Max. Input power

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 515 mm x 774 mm x 503 mm

y Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

HIGH : 2 Way 3 Speaker

LOW : 1 Way 1 Speaker
HIGH : 8 Ω

LOW : 8 Ω
HIGH : 1,250 W RMS

LOW : 1,250 W RMS
HIGH : 2,500 W RMS

LOW : 2,500 W RMS

Trademarks and Licenses

Appendix 49

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by LG Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Appendix50

Maintenance

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center to out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for old vinyl records.

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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

Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may
damage the surface. Do 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.

Maintaining the Unit

The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical
pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the
picture quality could be diminished. For details, please
contact your nearest authorized service center.