LG CM4590,CM4590, CJS45F, CJS45W, CJS45F, CJS45W Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFL71379803

Mini Hi-Fi System

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

MODEL

CM4590 (CM4590, CJS45F, CJS45W)

1901_Rev01

Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings should 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.

CAUTION: 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)

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 Front panel
12 Rear panel

2 Connecting

13 Connecting to speakers
13 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
13 – Attaching the subwoofer to the unit
14 Optional Equipment Connection
14 – AUX IN 1 Connection
14 – AUX IN 2 Connection
15 – USB Connection
15 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

16 Basic Operations
16 – CD/USB Operations
16 – Auto Play
17 – Selecting a folder and an

MP3/WMA file

17 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file

18 – AUTO DJ

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

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

Your Bluetooth Device
22 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow

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

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24 Sound adjustment
24 – Setting the sound mode
25 Advanced Operations
25 – Recording to USB
26 – USB copying
27 – Programmed Playback
28 Other Operations
28 – Turn off the sound temporarily

28 – DEMO

28 – Sleep Timer Setting

28 – Dimmer

28 – Auto power down

29 – AUTO POWER On

29 – Auto function change
30 Setting the Clock
30 – Setting the Clock through “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App
30 – Using your player as an alarm clock
31 LG Sound Sync

4 Troubleshooting

32 Troubleshooting

32 – General

33 – NOTES to release Demo mode

5 Appendix

34 General specifications
35 Speakers specifications
35 Trademarks and Licenses
36 Maintenance
36 – Notes on Discs

36 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

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AUTO DJ

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

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

Music Flow Bluetooth

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

(Page 21-22)

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 (3.5 mm) input AUX 1
AUX input AUX 2

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

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

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
(Page 23)

- 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.

PROGRAM/MEMORY:

- Stores radio stations. (Page 23)

- Deletes all the saved stations.

- Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.

AUTO DJ: Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 18)

DELETE:

- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only) (Page 17)

- Deletes a song on the programmed list.

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 or recording.

- Cancels DELETE function.

EQUALIZER: Chooses sound impressions.

SPECIAL EQ:
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 the address of connected Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.

Chooses special equalizer.

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

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

CLOCK: Sets a clock and checks a time.

ALARM: With the ALARM function you can turn on

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

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

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

SET: Conrms the setting.

?: This button is not available.

USB REC: Records to USB.

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Front panel

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a Display window
b USB 1 / USB 2 Port

You can play sound les by connecting the USB

device.

USB REC.

Records to USB.

c 1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.
d Z (Stop)

Stops playback or recording.

e AUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode.

f C (Skip/Search)

- Skips backward.

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

- Selects the radio stations.

g DEMO

In power off status, if you press DEMO, show

DEMO mode.

h AUX IN 1 jack
i Disc tray

j F (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Input source / Function Display

Disc CD

USB USB 1 / USB 2

AUX (3.5 mm) input AUX 1

AUX input AUX 2

Bluetooth BT

LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV

Radio FM

k N (Play/Pause)

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects stereo/mono.

l SPECIAL EQ

Chooses special equalizer.

m V (Skip/Search)

- Skips forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/file.

- Selects the radio stations.

n BASS BLAST

Selects BASS or STANDARD effect directly.

o MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts speaker volume.
p B (Open/Close)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

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Rear panel

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a

b

c

a POWER IN
b ANTENNA (FM)
c AUX IN 2 (L/R)

Connect an auxiliary device.

d SPEAKERS terminal/cord

d

Connecting 13

Connecting to speakers

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

Attaching the subwoofer to the unit

Connect a woofer cord to the player.
When connecting a woofer cord to the player, insert
the connector until it clicks.

Caution

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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 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 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.

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Optional Equipment Connection

AUX IN 1 Connection

Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable
device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the AUX IN 1 (3.5 mm)
connector.

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3.5 mm stereo cable

AUX IN 2 Connection

Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV,
Player, etc) to the AUX IN 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.

White

Red

DVD, Blu-ray player etc.

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 AUX IN 1
connector of the unit.

Or

Connect the external device to the AUX IN 2

connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1.

3. Press

F to select AUX 1 or AUX 2 function.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.

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USB Connection

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

USB

device

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.

FM

Note

,

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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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.

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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

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Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching

for a section

within a track/

le

Selecting

a track/le

directly

Skipping to

the next/

previous

track/le

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,
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.

/V during

/V to go to the next/

Note

,

y The display changes in the following order.

USB MP3/WMA CD AUDIO CD

RPT 1

RPT*DIR

RPT ALL

SHUFFLE

OFF

*DIR : Directory

y When you play Program list, only RPT 1 and

RPT 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.

RPT 1

RPT DIR

RPT ALL

SHUFFLE

OFF

RPT 1

-

RPT ALL

SHUFFLE

OFF

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.

Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

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

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Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file

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

control repeatedly until a desired folder appears.

2. Select the le you want by using C

3. Press N to play it.

Note

,

y CD/USB Folders/Files are recognized as

below.

*

/V.

Deleting an MP3/WMA file

You can delete le, folder or format by pressing
DELETE on the remote control. This function is
supported only in stop status. (USB only)

1. - Select the le you want to delete and press
DELETE on the remote control.

- Select the folder you want to delete by pressing
PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control
and press DELETE on the remote control.

- Press and hold DELETE on the remote control
to format the USB device.

Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly
during selecting the MP3/WMA file.

The display changes in the following order.

- DEL FILE : Deletes file

- DEL DIR : Deletes folder

- FORMAT : Formats USB

2. To delete le/folder or format, press N.

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

Caution

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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.)

Or

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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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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 repeatedly, the display changes as
followings.

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AUTO DJ SHUFFLE
AUTO DJ OFF

On Display Description

AUTO DJ OFF -

AUTO DJ

SHUFFLE

AUTO DJ

SEQUENTIAL

Note

,

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 During recording, AUTO DJ is not available.

y Only AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when

played programmed list.

AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL

The music is played randomly on
this mode.

The music is played repeatedly on
this mode.

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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
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.

y Available Devices: Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,

etc.

y Version: 4.0

y Codec: SBC

Bluetooth Proles

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. Press the

is selected. “BT READY” appears on the display
window.

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 CM4590 (XX)”.

y XX means the last two digits of

y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,

y You can connect this unit with up to 3

y The multi phone pairing connection is only

y Removable/detachable Bluetooth devices

F button until the Bluetooth function

Note

,

Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG CM4590
(08)” on your Bluetooth device.

some devices have a different pairing way.
For details about Bluetooth pairing,
refer to your Bluetooth device manual.

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

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

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

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3. When this unit has successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will be appear
on the display window. After a short amount
of time, the Bluetooth device name will be
displayed.

Note

,

y "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,

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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 an 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 You should connect your Bluetooth device to

this unit again when you restart it.

y Even if this unit is connected to 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 When this unit connected with multiple

Bluetooth devices, only one device which
you are playing keeps Bluetooth connection
when you change the function to the others.

y The sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference from other
electronic devices.

y You cannot control the Bluetooth device with

this unit.

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 too 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,

“BT 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 If it is not in Bluetooth function, only one

device can be connected.

y If a Bluetooth device is connected when

using LG TV, LG TV is disconnected and the
Bluetooth device is connected.

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.

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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.

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.

y You can nd the available application of this

unit by using “LG Audio” app.

- Android OS: Ver 5.0 (or later)

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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, nd and tap “Music Flow
Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

Note

,

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

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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
Bluetooth 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 antenna is connected. (Page 15)

Listening to the radio

1. Press F until 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 unit until the frequency
indication starts to change, then release.
Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.

Or

Manual tuning:

Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or

C/V on the unit repeatedly.

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

Improving poor FM reception

Press N. This will change the tuner from stereo to
mono and usually improve the reception.

Presetting the Radio Stations

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

1. Press F until FM appears in the display window.

2. Select the desired frequency by pressing

TUNING -/+ on the remote control or C/V
on the unit.

3. Press

PROGRAM

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

PROGRAM

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.

/MEMORY on the remote

/MEMORY on the remote

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY on the
remote control for two seconds.
“ERASEALL” will ash up on the unit display.

2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control to erase all the saved radio stations.

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Sound adjustment

Setting the sound mode

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

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

On Display Description

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
equalizer FOOTBALL

STADIUM.

You can enjoy
optimized sound.

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BASS (BASS BLAST)

POP

CLASSIC

ROCK

JAZZ

FOOTBALL

STANDARD

FUNK, REGUETON,

SAMBA, MERENGUE,

AXE, SALSA, SERTANEJ,

FORRO

You can select a desired sound mode by using

SPECIAL EQ.

On Display Region Description

FUNK, REGUETON,

SAMBA,

MERENGUE, AXE,

SALSA, SERTANEJ,

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 Maybe you need to reset the sound mode,

after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.

y By pressing BASS BLAST on the unit, you

can directly select BASS (BASS BLAST) or
STANDARD effect.

Latin

America

Optimized
equalizer
for the
music genre
preferred in
each region.

ARABIC

DANGDUT

AFRO

INDIA

Optimized equalizer
for the music genre
preferred in each
region. (Special EQ)

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Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

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

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function by pressing F.

One track/le recording - You can record to USB

after playing a track/le you want.

All tracks/les recording - You can record to USB

after full stop status.

Programmed list recording - After showing the

programmed list, you can record it to USB.

(Page 27)

3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or

- If you connect both USB 1 and USB 2, press

USB REC on the remote control or

USB REC. on the unit when USB 1 or

USB 2 which you want to record blinks in the
display window.

4. To stop recording, press Z.

USB REC. on the unit.

Pausing recording

During recording, press N to pause recording.
Press it again to restart recording.

(Only AUX 1, AUX 2, FM)

To select recording bit rate and speed

1. Press USB REC on the remote control or
USB REC. on the unit for longer than 3

seconds.

2. Press C/V to select a bit rate.

3. Press USB REC on the remote control or
USB REC. on the unit again to select the

recording speed.

4. Press C/V to select a desired recording speed

: (AUDIO CD only)

X1 SPEED

- You can listen to music while recording it.

X2 SPEED

- You can just record the music le.

5. Press USB REC on the remote control or
USB REC. on the unit to nish the setting.

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USB copying

You can copy various sound source in USB 1 to
USB 2 on USB function.

1. Connect a USB device including desired sound
les to USB 1 and select USB 1 function.

2. Connect another USB device to USB 2.

3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or

4. To stop recording, press Z.

The making of unauthorized copies of

copy-protected material, including computer

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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

Respect copyrights

USB REC. on the unit.

purposes.

Be responsible

Note

,

y You can check the recording percentage rate

for the USB record on the display window
during the recording. (MP3/WMA, CD Only)

y During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound.

y When you stop recording, the le that has

been recorded at that time will be stored.
(Except MP3/WMA les)

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” or “NO
REC” 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.

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

y You can not record in AUTO DJ mode.

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

the le recording may be stopped.

y It’ll be stored as follows.

AUDIO CD MP3/WMA

The other source* Tuner

*: AUX and the like.

Tuner: The current recording frequency is shown

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Programmed Playback

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

A program can contain 20 tracks/les for each media
(CD, USB 1,USB 2). Possible to save a total of 60
tracks/les.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.

2. Press C/V on the remote control to select a
track/le.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control to save and select a next track/le.

4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/les.
(You can modify the list by pressing
PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control to
select the program number.)

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

To play the programmed list, press N after you

make the list.

Note

,

When making or modifying the programmed
list, REPEAT mode is off.

Deleting Programmed list

Deleting function only works in the edit mode.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.

2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY
on the remote control or PRESET·FOLDER W/S
on the remote control repeatedly.

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

Note

,

y Programmed list is cleared in the case below.

- Removing the disc or the USB device.

- Deleting or recording music les in the USB

device.

- Unplugging the Power cord.

y Program is switched off in the case below.

- Changing to a different function.

- Turning off and on the unit.

- Operating the numeric buttons on the

remote control.

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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 “MUTE” will appear in the display
window.

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

DEMO

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In the power off state, press DEMO on the unit

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once. The unit will power on and display the each of
functions in the display window.
To cancel the DEMO function, press DEMO on the
unit once more.

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 10” appears.
and then press SLEEP on the remote control once
again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

Note

,

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.

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 dim off.

Note

,

All the LED 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 turns itself off after six hours if
the main unit has been connected to another device
using the analog inputs.

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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.

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, this

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

y If you turn off the unit by pressing the power

button for more than 5 seconds, Auto Power
On function is disabled. To activate it, turn on
the unit.

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as BT
(Bluetooth) and LG TV and then automatically
changes to the suitable function.

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 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.

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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 conrm your
selection.

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

6. Press SET on the remote control.

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

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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 21-22)

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. The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm

is set.

Note

,

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

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

y If you set the clock time and alarm, you

can check the alarm icon “(“ and setting
information by pressing ALARM on the
remote control even when the unit is turned
of f.

y You can select ALARM ON/OFF mode by

pressing ALARM on the remote control.

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.

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]

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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.

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 Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

models of your TV.

y If you connect LG Sound Sync when “Music

Flow Bluetooth“ app is connected, control
through the app is available.

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 If an LG TV is connected when using

Bluetooth, Bluetooth is disconnected and
the LG TV is connected.

y If you try to change the function on using

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

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 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.

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Troubleshooting

General

Problem Cause & Solution

The unit does not work
properly

No Power

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No sound

Troubleshooting

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 using the same AC
outlet.

y Check whether you select right function.

Press function button and check if you have selected the right 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 36)

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 23 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

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 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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The AUTO POWER

function does not work

y Check connection of the external device such as TV or Bluetooth device.

y Depending on the connected device, this function may not operate.

NOTES to release Demo mode

Problem Cause & Solution

Can not change input source with ‘F’ key such as
BT(Bluetooth), USB etc. and only DEMO mode is showing
in the display.

Remote Control does not work properly.

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Troubleshooting

y Press ‘DEMO’ Key on the unit for 15 seconds.

Appendix34

General specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.

Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Inputs

Analog audio in (AUX IN 2) 0.6 Vrms, 75 Ω, RCA jack (L,R)

Portable in (AUX IN 1) 0.6 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Tuner

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

System

Frequency Response 70 to 20,000 Hz

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Signal-to-noise ratio More than 75 dB
Dynamic range More than 75 dB
Bus Power Supply (USB)

Approx. 206.0 mm x 315.0 mm x 284.0 mm
(Approx. 8.11 inch x 12.40 inch x 11.18 inch)

5 V 0 500 mA

Amplier (RMS Output power)

Total output 700 W RMS
Front 230 W RMS X 2 (3 Ω at 1 kHz, 20 % THD)
Subwoofer 240 W RMS (3 Ω at 60 Hz, 20 % THD)

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

Speakers specifications

Front speaker

Type 2 Way 2 Speaker

Impedance 3 Ω

Rated Input Power 230 W RMS
Max. Input power 460 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Subwoofer speaker

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 3 Ω

Rated Input Power 240 W RMS

Max. Input power 480 W RMS

Dimensions (W x H x D)

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

Approx. 266.0 mm x 314.0 mm x 234.0 mm
(Approx. 10.47 inch x 12.36 inch x 9.21 inch)

Approx 266.0 mm x 314.0 mm x 300.0 mm
(Approx. 10.47 inch x 12.36 inch x 11.81 inch)

Appendix 35

Trademarks and Licenses

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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Appendix36

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.