LG CM1530 User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

Micro Hi-Fi System

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

CM1530 (CM1530, CMS1530F)

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1 Getting Started

Getting Started2

Safety Information

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

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
su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 centre.
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 concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. 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
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
centre. 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 appliance. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the
battery from the equipment: Remove the

old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

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

Getting Started 3

yThe appliance is not intended for use by young

children or inrm persons without supervision.

yYoung Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with appliance.

yIf the appliance is supplied from a cord

extension set or an electrical portable outlet
device, the cord extension set on electrical
portable outlet device must be positioned so
that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of
moisture.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
6 Playable file Requirement
6 – MP3/WMA music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote Control
9 Front Panel
10 Back Panel (Case1)
10 Back Panel (Case2)

2 Connecting

11 Connecting the speakers to the unit
11 – Case1 : Connecting the speakers to

the unit

11 – Case2 : Attaching the speakers to the

unit
11 Antenna Connection
12 Optional Equipment Connection
12 – USB Connection
12 – PORT. IN Connection

3 Operating

13 Basic Operations
13 – CD/ USB Operations
13 – Selecting a folder
14 Other Operations
14 – Programmed Playback
14 – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)
14 – Turn off the sound temporarily
15 Radio Operations
15 – Listening to the radio
15 – Improving poor FM reception
15 – Presetting the Radio Stations
15 – Deleting all the saved stations
16 Sound adjustment
16 – Setting the surround mode
16 Listening to music from your external

device

16 Auto Power Down

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4 Troubleshooting

17 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents 5

5 Appendix

18 Trademarks and Licenses
19 Specifications
20 Maintenance
20 – Handling the Unit
20 – Notes on Discs

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2

3

4

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Getting Started6

Unique Features

Portable In

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

Radio

Listens to the radio.

USB

Listens to music from your USB device.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote Control (1) Battery (1)

Playable file
Requirement

MP3/WMA music file
requirement

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

ySampling Frequency : 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), 8 - 48 kHz

(WMA)

yBit rate : 32 - 384 kbps (MP3), 32 - 384 kbps

(WMA)

yMaximum les : Under 999

yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yCD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/JOLIET

yWe recommend that you use “Easy-CD Creator”,

which creates an ISO 9660 le system.

yYou 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)

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Compatible USB Devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB1.1 or USB2.0

yThe USB function of this unit does not support

all USB devices.

USB device requirement

yDevices which require additional program

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

yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.

yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than

a few minute to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

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

USB device is not recognized.

yUsing NTFS le system is not supported. (Only

FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)

yThis unit is not supported when the total

number of les is 1 000 or more.

yExternal HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or

hard type USB devices are not supported.

yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

ySome USB may not work with this unit.

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Getting Started

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Remote Control

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Getting Started

Battery Installation

• • • • • • a • • • • • •

POWER : Switches the unit ON or
OFF.

EQ : Chooses sound impressions.

: The button is not available for

?

any function.

• • • • • • b • • • • • •

PRESET/FOLDER W/S :

-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.

-Choose a preset number for a
radio station.

FUNCTION : Selects the function
and input source.

MUTE : Mutes the sound.

@

VOLUME W/S : Adjusts speaker
volume.

• • • • • • c • • • • • •

INFO : Sees informations about
your music. MP3 les often come
with ID3 tags. The tag gives
the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.

PROGRAM/MEMO :

-Stores radio stations.

-Creates a playlist you want to
listen to.

REPEAT(MENU) :
Listens to your tracks/les
repeatedly or randomly.

Cc/vV

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

TUN. -/+ : Selects the radio
station.

ENTER : Stops playback.

Z

(Play/Pause) : Starts or

d/M

pauses playback.

: The button is not available for

?

any function.

(Skip/Search) :

Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert one (size AAA) battery with

and 5 matched correctly.

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Front Panel

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Getting Started

(Power ON/OFF)

a 1/!

Remote Sensor

b

OPEN

c

Uses it when inserting or removing a CD.

Display Window

d

PRESET -/+

e

Selects preset numbers.

TUNING -/+

Tunes in the desired radio.

(Play/Pause)

d/M

Starts or pauses playback.

(Stop)

I

Stops playback.

C/V

- Searches backward or forward.

- Skips to the previous/next track/le.

Volume Knob

Adjusts volume of speaker.

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(Skip)

FUNC.

f

Selects the function and input source.

EQ

Chooses sound impressions.

PORT.IN

g

Listens to music from your portable device.

USB Port

Plays the audio les by connecting the USB
device.

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Back Panel (Case1)

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Back Panel (Case2)

Power cord

a

FM ANTENNA

b

SPEAKERS connector (R/L)

c

Power cord

a

FM ANTENNA

b

SPEAKERS terminal (R/L)

c

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Connecting the
speakers to the unit

Case1 : Connecting the
speakers to the unit

Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKER
connector.

Connect the red cable plug to the R connector and
the the white one to the L connector.

Connecting 11

Caution

>

The speakers contain magnet parts, so colour
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.

Antenna Connection

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

2

Connecting

colour Speaker

Red Front

White Front

Case2 : Attaching the
speakers to the unit

To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic
nger pad to open the connection terminals on the
unit. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.

Connect the black stripe of each wire to the
terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to
the terminals marked + (plus).

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Connecting12

Optional Equipment
Connection

USB Connection

Connect the USB Memory (or MP3 player, etc.) to
the USB port on the front of the unit.

2

Connecting

Note

,

yRemoving the USB Device from the unit

1. Choose a different function/mode or
press Z ENTER on the remote control
or I on the unit twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

PORT. IN Connection

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

MP3 player,etc..

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3 Operating

Operating 13

Basic Operations

CD/ USB Operations

1. Insert the disc by pressing OPEN or connect the
USB device to the USB port.

2. Select the CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or FUNC. on
the unit.

3. Select a track/file you want to play by pressing

Cc/vV
C/V

To Do this

Stop

Playback Press d/M.

Pause During playback, press d/M.

Skipping to

the next/

previous
track/le

Searching

for a section

within a track

Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

Note

,

yThe DTS is not supported.

yIf you play back disc with scratches /

imperfections on surface you may
experience some noise or possible failure to
read or detect disc.

on the remote control or

on the unit.

Press Z ENTER on the remote
control or I on the unit.

During playback, press
the remote control or V on the
unit to go to the next track/le.

Playing less than 2 seconds, press

on the remote control

Cc

or C on the unit to go to the
previous track/le.

Playing after 3 seconds, press

on the remote control

Cc

or C on the unit to go to the
beginning of the track/le.

Press and hold
on the remote control or

on the unit during playback

V

and release it at the point you want
to listen to.

Press REPEAT(MENU) on the
remote control repeatedly, the
display will be changed in the
following order.
RPT1

->

RPT ALL

->

Cc/vV

RPT DIR(MP3/WMA only)

RANDOM

->

vV

C/

->

on

OFF

Selecting a folder

1. In stop status,press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on
the remote control repeatedly until a desired
folder appears.

2. Press d/M to play it. The first file of folder will
be played. (During playback, if you selecting a
folder you want, this step is not necessary.)

Note

,

yUSB and CD Folders/Files are recognized as

below.

*ROOT

File_01

File_02

yFiles and folders will be presented in order

recorded and may be presented dierently
according to the record circumstances.

y*ROOT : the rst screen you can see when a

computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”

yFolders will be presented as the following

order;
FAT(USB) : FILE_01 -> FILE_02 -> FILE_03 ->
FILE_04 -> FILE_05 -> FILE_06 -> FILE_07

-> FILE_08 -> FILE_09 -> FILE_10
CD : FILE_01 -> FILE_02 -> FILE_03 ->
FILE_04 -> FILE_05 -> FILE_08 -> FILE_09

-> FILE_06 -> FILE_07 -> FILE_10

Directory

File

File_03

File_04

File_05

File_08

File_09

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Operating

File_06

File_07

File_10

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Other Operations

Programmed Playback

The program function enables you to store your
favourite les from any disc or USB device.

A program can contain 20 tracks/les.

1. Insert a CD or a USB and wait for it to be
ordered.

2. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote control
in stop status.

3. Press

Cc/vV

4. Press PROGRAM/MEMO again to save.

3

5. Repeat steps 3-4 to select a next track/file.

Operating

6. Press d/M to play the programmed music
tracks/files.

7. To clear your selection, press Z on the remote
twice.

Note

,

The programs are also cleared when the disc
or USB device is removed, the unit is powered
o or the function is switched to others.

to select a track/file.

Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)

While playing an MP3 le containing le
information, you can display the information by
pressing INFO.

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press @MUTE on the remote control to mute
your sound.
You can mute your sound, for example, to answer
the telephone, the mute symbol “ ” is displayed in
the display window.

To cancel it, press @MUTE again or change the
volume level.

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Operating 15

Radio Operations

Listening to the radio

1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or
FUNC. on the unit until FM appears in the

display window.
The last received station is tuned in.

2. Auto tuning : Press TUN.-/+ on the remote
control or TUNING -/+ on the unit for about 2
seconds until the frequency indication starts
changing, then release. scanning stops when
the unit tunes in a station.

Manual tuning: Press TUN.-/+ on the remote

control or TUNING -/+ on the unit repeatedly.

3. Adjust the volume by using VOLUME W/S on
the remote control or rotate Volume knob on
the unit.

Improving poor FM reception

Press d/M on the remote control. This will change
the tuner from stereo to mono. Then the reception
will be better than before.

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or
FUNC. on the unit until FM appears in the
display window.

2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUN.-/+ on the remote control or TUNING -/+
on the unit.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMO. A preset number will
blink in the display window.

4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S to select the
preset number you want.

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMO. 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.

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMO for two
seconds. “ERASE” will blink in the display
window.

2. Press PROGRAM/MEMO to erase all saved radio
stations.

3

Operating

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Operating16

Sound adjustment

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by using EQ.

The displayed items for the Equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.

On Display Description

Sets the sound equalizer on the
mode that is the most similar to
the genre which is included in
the MP3 ID3 tag of song les.

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

You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.

Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound eect.

Note

3

Operating

AUTO EQ

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

ROCK

BYPASS

BASS BLAST

(BASS)

,

Maybe you need to reset the surround mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.

Listening to music
from your external
device

The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of external device. (Refer to the page 12)

1. Connect the external device to the PORT. IN
connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1/!.

3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
FUNC. on the unit.

4. Turn the external device and start playing
music.

Auto Power Down

This unit will be power itself o to save electronic
consumption in the case main unit is not
connected to external device and is not used for 25
minutes. So does this unit after 6 hours since Main
unit has been connected to other device using
analogue input.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause & Correction

yThe power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.

No Power.

No sound.

The unit does not start
playback.

Radio stations cannot be
tuned in properly.

yCheck whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other

electronic devices.

yCheck whether you select right function. Press FUNC. and check the selected

function.

ySpeaker cables are not connected correctly. Connect the speaker cables

correctly.

yThe volume is set to minimum. Use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume.

yAn unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.

yNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.

yThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to the page 20)

yThe disc is inserted upside down. Place the disc with the label or printed side

facing upwards.

yThe antenna is positioned poorly. Adjust its position.

yThe signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station

manually.

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

being tuned by scanning preset channels). Preset some radio stations, see
page15 for details.

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Troubleshooting

yThe remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit. Point the

remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.

yThe remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within

The remote control does
not work properly.

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about 16 ft (5 m).

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

the obstacle.

yThe battery in the remote control is exhausted. Replace the battery with new

one.

Appendix18

Trademarks and
Licenses

5

Appendix

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Specifications

General

Power supply Refer to the main label.

Power consumption Refer to the main label.

Net Weight 1.6 kg

External dimensions (W x H x D) 150 X 200 X 212 mm

Operating conditions Temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 85 %

Bus Power Supply DC 5 V 0 500 mA

Inputs

PORT. IN 0.7 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Tuner

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

Amplier

Output Power 5 W + 5 W

T.H.D 10 %

CD

Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 70 dB

Dynamic range 55 dB

Appendix 19

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Appendix

Speakers

Type 1way 1speaker

Impedance 6 Ω

Rated Input Power 5 W

Max. Input Power 10 W

Net Dimensions (WxHxD) 132 X 200 X 141 mm

Net Weight(1EA) 0.8 kg

yDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix20

Maintenance

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for
maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

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

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use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or

Appendix

thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.

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

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

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 centre.

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