LG CM9530, CM9530-AB User Guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Mini Hi-Fi System

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

CM9530 (CM9530, NS9530F/W)

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.

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.

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.

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 should 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: 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.

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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 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 appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Unique Features 6 Accessories 7 Playable file Requirement 7 – MP3/WMA music file requirement 7 – Compatible USB Devices 7 – USB device requirement 8 Front panel 10 Rear panel 11 Remote control

2 Connecting

12 How to Affix the Ferrite Core

(For EMI only) 13 Connecting to speakers 14 – Attaching the speaker light cables to

the unit 15 – Stacking the speakers 15 – Arrange the main unit and the

speakers 16 Optional Equipment Connection 16 – AUX IN Connection 16 – PORT. IN Connection 17 – USB Connection 17 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

18 Basic Operations 18 – CD/USB Operations 18 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA

file 19 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file 20 Playback effect 20 – SMART DJ playback 21 – DJ effect 21 – AUTO DJ playback 22 – JUKE BOX Playback (Program play) 23 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology 23 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices 24 – Using Bluetooth App 26 Radio Operations 26 – Listening to the radio 26 – Improving poor FM reception 26 – Presetting the Radio Stations 26 – Deleting all the saved stations 27 Other Operations 27 – Turn off the sound temporarily 27 – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) 27 – DEMO 27 – Using Microphone 27 – Switching on and off the speaker light 28 Sound adjustment 28 – Setting the surround mode 28 – Setting the USER EQ 29 Setting the Clock 29 – Setting the Clock Manually 29 – Setting the Clock through “LG

Bluetooth Remote” App 29 – Using your player as an alarm clock 30 – Sleep Timer Setting 30 – Dimmer 30 Advanced Operations 30 – Recording to USB

4 Troubleshooting

33 Troubleshooting 33 – General

5 Appendix

34 General specifications 35 Speakers specifications 36 Trademarks and Licenses 37 Maintenance 37 – Notes on Discs 37 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

Bluetooth®

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Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.

Portable In

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

Playback effects

Listens to music with various sound and playback eects.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

LG Bluetooth Remote

LG Bluetooth Remote is an App designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices. Refer to the page 24.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

FM Antenna (1) AM Antenna (1)

Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

Rubber foot (8)

Getting Started 7

Playable file Requirement

MP3/WMA music file requirement

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

ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yMaximum les : Under 999

yMaximum folders : Under 99

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)

Compatible USB Devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

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.

yTo 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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Front panel

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Display window

Remote sensor

(Power)

b 1/!

USB 1/2 Port

You can play or record sound files by connecting the USB device.

USB REC

Records to USB.

FUNCTION

Selects the function and input source. Turn FUNCTION knob clockwise or counterclockwise.

LATIN EQ

Chooses locally special equalizer.

SMART DJ

Selects SMART DJ mode. (For more information refer to the 20)

AUTO DJ

Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more informaion refer to the 21)

USER EQ

Sets sound equalizer on your own.

EFFECT LEVEL

Selects DJ effect level between low, middle, and high.

DJ EFFECT

Press DJ EFFECT.

- Selects DJ effect mode.

- Enters USER EQ setting mode and saves your equalizer setting.

Turn DJ EFFECT.

- Makes a sound on DJ effect mode.

- Selects BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE when setting USER EQ.

Volume knob

Adjusts speaker volume.

ENTER

Selects a folder when searching a le.

FOLDER

Moves to folder and le selection mode.

DELETE

Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only) Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

FILE SEARCH

Selects a folder and a file on CD/USB function.

BASS BLAST

Selects the BASS BLAST or BYPASS sound directly.

B (Open/Close)

- Stops playback or recording.

- Cancels DELETE function.

SPK Lighting / DEMO

- Changes speaker’s lighting effect.

- Shows demo.

JUKE BOX

- Makes your favourites list.

- Switches on and off JUKE BOX.

k Y/ /U

Press this knob to (Play/Pause).

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects Stereo/Mono.

Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to

Y/U

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

- Adjusts the sound level when setting USER EQ.

Disc tray

PORT. IN jack

MIC jack

MIC VOL.

(Skip/Search).

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Rear panel

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Cooling fan

Speakers connector

SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM

AUX IN connectors (L/R)

ANTENNA (FM, AM)

Power cord

Caution

yConnect 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.

yDo not overload the extension cord with

excessive electrical load.

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Remote control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • a • • • • • •

(Power) : Switches the unit ON

or OFF.

(Open/Close) : Opens and

closes the disc tray.

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.

-Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.

MUTE @ : Mutes the sound.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

TUNER MEMORY :

-Stores radio stations.

-Deletes all the saved stations.

USB REC : USB direct recording.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn

off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by half.)

• • • • • • b • • • • • •

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

TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.

C/V

(Skip/Search) :

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

ENTER :

-Stops playback or recording.

-Cancels DELETE function.

(Play/Pause) :

d/M

-Starts or pauses playback.

-Selects STEREO/MONO.

SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more information refer to the 21)

DELETE :

-Deletes MP3/WMA les.

-Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

• • • • • • c • • • • • •

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

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

REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.

• • • • • • d • • • • • •

CLOCK : For setting the clock and checking the time.

TIMER : With the TIMER function you can turn CD, USB play and TUNER reception on or o at a desired time.

SET : Conrms the setting.

SMART DJ : Selects SMART DJ

mode. (For more information refer to the 20)

JUKE BOX :

-Selects JUKE BOX mode.

-Makes your favorites list.

EFFECT LEVEL +/- : Adjusts SMART DJ eect sound level.

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2 Connecting

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How to Affix the Ferrite Core (For EMI only)

You must ax a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference.

1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.

2. Wind the power cord around the ferrite core

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once.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

Connecting to speakers

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

Color Speaker

Grey SURROUND R

Red FRONT R

Orange SUB WOOFER 1

Orange SUB WOOFER 2

Blue SURROUND L

White FRONT L

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Caution

yDo 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.

yCheck 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.

yDo 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.

yBe careful to make sure children not to put

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

yThe 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.

yMake sure to install the speaker with other

people in order to prevent it from falling and causing injuries to the installer.

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Affix the Ferrite Core (For EMI only)

Before connecting speaker’s lighting cable, you should ax ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference.

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Attaching the speaker light cables to the unit

Connect the speaker’s lighting cables on the speakers to the SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM jack on the unit.

Caution

yMake sure that the jacks and the speakers

are matched correctly.

yMake sure to connect the cables to

connectors tightly on the unit.

1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.

2. Wind all the speaker lighting cables around the ferrite core twice.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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Stacking the speakers

You can stack the speakers to save space. Refer to the below.

Before stacking

You have to position the unit and the speakers before connecting the speakers. Note that the illustrations below are dier from the actual unit.

The following illustrations show an example of the positioning which is the left side of the main unit.

Stacking the speakers

1. Attach the rubber foot on the subwoofer as shown below.

30 mm

15 mm

50 mm

2. Put the front speaker on the subwoofer to fit on the rubber foot.

Arrange the main unit and the speakers

Front speaker

Main unit

Subwoofer

Note

The subwoofer have to be placed at a distance of about 20 cm from the main unit.

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Optional Equipment Connection

AUX IN Connection

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

If your device has only one output for audio(mono),

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connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

DVD, Blu-ray player etc.

Audio cable

PORT. IN Connection

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

Portable cable

MP3 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 PORT. IN connector of the unit.

Connect the external device to the AUX IN

connector of the unit.

2. Turn the power on by pressing

3. Select the PORTABLE or AUX function by using 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

Note

Removing 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.

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio.

Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector.

Connecting

FM antenna

AM antenna

Note

yTo prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop

antenna away from the unit and other components.

yBe sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

3 Operating

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Basic Operations

Note

yThe display changes in the following order.

CD/USB Operations

1. Insert the disc or connect the USB device to the USB port.

2. Select a source by using FUNCTION. The selected source appears on the display window.

Do this

On the remote

control

Stop Press Z ENTER. Press I.

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Playback Press d/M. Press .

Press d/M during

Pause

playback.

Searching

section within a track/le

Selecting

a track/le

directly

Skipping

previous track/le

Playing

repeatedly

randomly

for a

to the

next/

Press and hold

C/V

the time you want to listen to is displayed.

Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on the remote control to go to the desired le or track directly.

Press C/V during playback.

Press

REPEAT(MENU)

repeatedly. Refer to the note for details about the display change.

until

On the unit

Press during playback.

Turn

Y/U

knob clockwise or counterclockwise and hold it until the time you want to listen to is displayed.

Turn

Y/U

knob clockwise or counterclockwise during playback.

USB MP3/WMA CD Audio CD

REPEAT TRK

REPEAT *DIR

REPEAT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

*DIR : Directory

yWhen you play JUKE BOX list, only REPEAT

TRK and REPEAT ALL are available.

yEven after restarting the unit or switching

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

yThe next le name is displayed every 30

seconds. (Except RANDOM play, AUTO DJ RANDOM play, the last le of playlist, etc.)

yIf you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,

it will close automatically.

REPEAT TRK

REPEAT DIR

REPEAT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

REPEAT TRK

REPEAT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file

On the unit

1. Press FOLDER and rotate FILE SEARCH until a desired folder appears.

2. Press ENTER and rotate FILE SEARCH until a desired file appears. Press to play it.

On the remote control

1. Press PRESETFOLDER W/S repeatedly until a desired folder appears.

2. Press d/M to play it. The first file of folder will play.

Note

yFolders or les on a CD or a USB are

recognized as below.

*ROOT

Folder 1

Folder3

Folder4 Folder7

File3 File4

Folder2

Folder5

Folder6

File1 File2

yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will

not appear.

yFolders will be presented as the following

order : ROOT

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3 FOLDER

7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5 FOLDER 6

yFile will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le

No.14 one by one.

yFiles and folders will be presented in order

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

y*ROOT : It is “ROOT” which is the rst screen

you can see when a computer recognizes the storage device.

Folder8

: Folder

: File

File5 File6

File7

File8

File9

File10

File11

File12

File13

File14

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Deleting an MP3/WMA file

You can delete file, folder or format by pressing DELETE. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only)

1. - Select the file you want to delete and press DELETE.

- Select the folder you want to delete by pressing FOLDER and rotating FILE SEARCH and press DELETE.

- Press and hold DELETE to format the USB device.

Press DELETE repeatedly during selecting the MP3/WMA file.

The display changes in the following order.

- DEL FILE? : Deletes file

- DEL FOLDER? : Deletes folder

- FORMAT? : Formats USB

2. To delete file/folder or format, press d/M on the

remote control or press on the unit.

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

ENTER on the remote control or press I on

the unit.

Caution

yDo not extract the USB device during

operation. (play, delete, etc.)

yRegular back up is recommended to

prevent data loss.

yThe delete function may not be supported

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

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Playback effect

The unit supports various sound and playback eects : SMART DJ, AUTO DJ, DJ EFFECT, and JUKE BOX playback.

SMART DJ playback

SMART DJ plays music with various sound and playback eects : auto eect, cross fade, back spin, loop, beat box, and voice sampling.

It plays repeatedly all the music and gives various eects randomly.

You can enjoy it with 3 types of genre : ELECTRO,

HOUSE, and REGUETON. Press SMART DJ

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repeatedly. The display window changes each time you press SMART DJ as follows : SMART DJ OFF -> SMART DJ ELECTRO -> SMART DJ HOUSE -> SMART DJ REGUETON.

To cancel it, press SMART DJ repeatedly until “SMART DJ OFF” appears on the display window. You can listen to music as usual.

Adjusting the effect level

You can adjust SMART DJ eect sound level between LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH. As the eect level moves from LOW to HIGH, SMART DJ eect appears more frequently and makes the sound feel more powerful.

On SMART DJ mode, press EFFECT LEVEL repeatedly on the unit or EFFECT LEVEL +/- on the remote control. The display window changes as follows : MIDDLE -> HIGH -> LOW.

Note

yFind sound and playback eects below.

Eect Description

Auto eect Auto eect blends

Cross fade It playbacks to

Back spin It playbacks a section of

Loop It repeats a section of

Beat box It inserts a beat box

Voice sampling

ySMART DJ is supported only on CD and USB

function.

yYou can identify the eect by hearing the

sound, not by display window.

yIt is recommended to play only the certain

genres (ELECTRO, HOUSE, REGUETON) on SMART DJ mode. SMART DJ is optimized to enjoy that music.

yIf the function changes to the others or turn

o and on the unit on SMART DJ mode, SMART DJ will be turned o.

yIf you record your music you are listening

to on SMART DJ mode, SMART DJ will be turned o and the music will be recorded without any sound eect.

yIf SMART DJ is turned o, you should turn it

on again to enjoy the eect.

yIt is impossible to operate SMART DJ and

AUTO DJ at the same time. If you select one, another will be turned o automatically.

various sound eects to t the mood automatically. It includes anger, phaser, delay, and chorus.

seamlessly fade from one song into the beginning of another.

music fast in reverse.

music.

during playback.

It inserts a sound during playback.

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DJ effect

It allows you to enjoy DJ eect such as scratch sound and several kinds of voices yourself.

1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit. The display window changes each time you press DJ EFFECT as follows : OFF -> SCRATCH -> VOICE 1

-> VOICE 2 -> VOICE 3.

Display

Window

You can hear two kinds of

SCRATCH

VOICE

1/2/3

2. Turn DJ EFFECT clockwise or counterclockwise during playback.

To cancel it, press DJ EFFECT until “DJ EFFECT OFF” appears on the display window.

scratch sound depending on the direction in which you turn DJ EFFECT.

You can hear only one kind of the sound regardless of the direction in which you turn DJ EFFECT.

Description

AUTO DJ playback

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 or unit repeatedly, the display changes as followings. RANDOM (AUTO DJ RANDOM) -> REPEAT ALL (AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL) -> (AUTO DJ OFF)

(AUTO DJ OFF)

SEQUENTIAL)

Note

Display

Window

RANDOM (AUTO DJ

RANDOM)

REPEAT ALL

(AUTO DJ

Description

The music is

played randomly

on this mode.

The music is

played repeatedly

on this mode.

Mode

OFF

RANDOM

REPEAT

yIt is not supported on the AUTO DJ mode to

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

yDuring AUTO DJ mode, it is not available to

press PRESETFOLDER W/S on the remote control or FOLDER on the unit.

yIf you move to other functions or stop the

music using I on the unit (or Z ENTER on the remote control) on AUTO DJ mode, AUTO DJ function will be disable.

yAUTO DJ function is not supported in the

music le whose length is less than 60 seconds.

yDuring recording, AUTO DJ function is not

available.

yOnly AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when

played JUKE BOX list.

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JUKE BOX Playback (Program play)

JUKE BOX function enables you to store your favourite tracks/les from any disc or USB device. Up to 100 tracks/les can be stored for each device.

Making JUKE BOX list

It is supported only on stop status.

1. Press and hold JUKE BOX to enter the edit mode.

2. Select a track/file by pressing remote control or by turning FILE SEARCH on

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the unit.

3. Press JUKE BOX to save the track/file.

4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to store the other tracks/ files.

5. Press JUKE BOX once again.

To play the JUKE BOX list, press make the list.

d/M

Enjoying JUKE BOX

Press JUKE BOX twice on stop status. “JUKE BOX ON” appears on the display window. To play JUKE BOX list, press on the unit.

To cancel it, press JUKE BOX twice. “JUKE BOX OFF” appears on the display window.

on the remote control or

d/M

C/V

after you

on the

Deleting JUKE BOX list

Deleting function is worked only on the edit mode. Refer to “Making JUKE BOX list” step 1.

To delete each song on JUKE BOX list,

1. Select a song by pressing JUKE BOX repeatedly.

2. Press DELETE while a song is selected.

To delete all the songs on JUKE BOX list, press Z ENTER on the remote control or I on the unit.

Note

yTo check the status of JUKE BOX, press JUKE

BOX once. You can also check it by the word

“PROG.” on the display window.

yIf there is no JUKE BOX list, “JUKE BOX NONE”

appears on the display window when you press JUKE BOX.

yJUKE BOX is switched o in the case below.

-Changing the function to the others.

-Turning o and on the unit.

-Operating the numeric buttons on the remote control.

-Playing a le by using PRESET.FOLDER

on the remote control or FOLDER

W/S

and FILE SEARCH on the unit.

yJUKE BOX list is cleared in the case below.

-Removing the disc or the USB device.

-Deleting or recording music les in the USB device.

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Using a Bluetooth wireless technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology for short range connection.

The available range is within 10 meters.

(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. Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, PDA.

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

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to 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. Select the Bluetooth function by using FUNCTION. “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 MINI(XX:XX)”.

Note

XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address. For example, if your unit has a BT address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG MINI(F7:08)” on your Bluetooth device.

3. Enter the PIN code. PIN code : 0000

4. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will appear on the display window and bluetooth indicator will be lit up.

Note

Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some device have a dierent pairing way.

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

Note

ySound from the main set can be distorted

if you raise the volume of Bluetooth device up to two-thirds or more.

yWhen you use the bluetooth function,

adjust the volume of a bluetooth device to a proper level to listen to.

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Note

yThe sound may be interrupted when

the connection interfered by the other electronic wave.

yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device

with this unit.

yPairing is limited one Bluetooth device per

one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

yAlthough the distance between your

Bluetooth and the set is less than 10m, there are obstacles between both, your Bluetooth device cannot be connected.

yDepending on the type of the device,

you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

yWhen not connected the Bluetooth,

“BLUETOOTH” and “BT READY” appears on the control panel.

yThe electrical malfunction due to devices

using same frequency such as Medical equipment, Microwaves or wireless LAN devices, the connection will be disconnected.

yWhen someone stands and interrupts

communication between Bluetooth device and the player, the connection will be disconnected.

yIf the gotten away of the distance between

Bluetooth and the unit, the sound quality is lower and lower. The connection will disconnect when the space between the Bluetooth and the unit gets out of the operating range of Bluetooth.

yThe device with Bluetooth wireless

technology is disconnected, if you turn o the main unit or put the device away from the main unit more than 10 m.

yIf the Bluetooth device is disconnected, you

should connect the Bluetooth device to your unit.

Using Bluetooth App

Note

Only Android OS is available to use “LG remote” app with this unit.

About “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

“LG Bluetooth Remote” app brings a suite of new features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

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

2. Tap an icon for installation.

3. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake 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)”.

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Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” 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 “LG Bluetooth Remote” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” to start downloading Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

5. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is

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

Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

“LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your bluetooth device to this unit.

1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app, and go to the main menu.

2. Tap [Setting] and select the unit you want.

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

Note

yThis unit does not support the multi-pairing.

If this unit is already connected with other Bluetooth device, disconnect that device and then try again.

yIf you use “LG Bluetooth Remote” app for

operation, there would be some dierences between “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and the supplied remote control. Use the supplied remote control as necessary.

yDepending on the Bluetooth device, “LG

Bluetooth Remote” app may not work.

yThe connection you’ve made may be

disconnected if you select other application or change the setting of the connected device via “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. In such a case, please check the connection status.

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Radio Operations

Listening to the radio

1. Select tuner (FM/AM) function by using FUNCTION. The last received station is tuned in.

2. Auto tuning : Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control or turn clockwise or counterclockwise and hold it for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

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Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.

Manual tuning :

Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or turn

Y/U

counterclockwise repeatedly.

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

Y/U

knob on the unit clockwise or

Improving poor FM reception

Press on the unit or d/M on the remote control. This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.

knob on the unit

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Select tuner(FM/AM) function by using FUNCTION.

2. Select a radio station you want to preset by using TUNING-/+ on the remote control.

3. Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number will blink in the display window.

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

5. Press TUNER MEMORY. The station is stored.

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

7. To listen to a preset station, press PRESETFOLDER W/S or 0 to 9 numerical buttons.

Deleting all the saved stations

1. Press and hold TUNER MEMORY for two seconds. “ERASE ALL” will flash up on the unit display.

2. Press TUNER MEMORY to erase all the saved radio stations.

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Other Operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTE@ to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the mute icon “Q” is blinked in the display window.

Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)

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

DEMO

In the power o state, it demonstrates the function on display window with a demo sound and a display by pressing SPK Lighting/DEMO. To cancel the DEMO, press it again.

Note

While DEMO, this unit will keep DEMO

status even if you unplug the power cord connection.

You can enjoy other functions during

the DEMO. Then the DEMO will pause to temporary.

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

Using Microphone

It is available on the function as follows : CD, USB, AUX-MIC and BLUETOOTH.

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 VOL. clockwise or unclockwise on the unit.

Note

yWhen not using the microphone, set the

MIC VOL. to minimum or turn o the MIC and remove the microphone from the MIC jack.

yIf the microphone is set too near the

speaker, 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 VOL..

yIf sound through the microphone is

extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this case, rotate MIC VOL. to minimum.

yAUX-MIC function enables only your voice

to output.

Switching on and off the speaker light

You can select various types of the speaker light by pressing SPK Lighting/DEMO on the unit.

(Default Mode -> Level Mode -> Level Reverse Mode -> Power Mode -> Always On Mode -> X Cross A Mode -> X Cross B Mode -> OFF)

To turn o the light, press SPK Lighting/DEMO repeatedly until the light will be turned o.

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Sound adjustment

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound elds. You can select a sound mode you want by using SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.

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

On Display Description

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NATURAL

Local

Specialization

equalizer

AUTO EQ

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

ROCK

MP3 - OPT

BASS BLAST

LOUDNESS

BYPASS

You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.

Regionally optimized sound eect. (FORRO/FUNK/ SERTANEJO/DANGDUT/ARABIC/ PERSIAN/INDIA/REGUETON/ MERENGUE/SALSA/SAMBA/ CUMBIA/AFRO HIP HOP)

Realizes the sound equalizer that is the most similar to the genre of 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 rock pop, jazz or classic concert.

This function is optimized for compressible MP3 le. It improves the treble sound.

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

Improves the bass and treble sound.

You can enjoy the sound without equalizer eect.

Note

yOn some speakers, sound may not be heard

or heard in low sound depending on the sound mode.

yMaybe you need to reset the surround

mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound track/le changed.

yBy pressing BASS BLAST on the unit you

can directly select the BYPASS or BASS BLAST sound.

yBy pressing LATIN EQ on the unit, you can

directly select various latin equalizers.

Setting the USER EQ

You can listen to music with equalizer by adjusting the sound level yourself.

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

2. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit while “USER EQ” is displayed.

3. Select BASS, MIDDLE, or TREBLE by using DJ EFFECT on the unit.

4. Adjust the sound level by turning knob.

5. To finish the setting, press DJ EFFECT.

Y/U

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Setting the Clock

Setting the Clock Manually

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press CLOCK on the remote control.

3. Select time format by using

- 12-hour format (AM and PM display) or 24-hour format (24 hour display)

4. Press SET to confirm your selection.

5. Select the hours by using

6. Press SET.

7. Select the minutes by using

8. Press SET.

C/V

Setting the Clock through “LG Bluetooth Remote” App

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app on your Android device. (see page 24 - 25)

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

Using your player as an alarm clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press TIMER on the remote control. Each of functions flashes.

3. Press SET when the function you want to be woken by is showing.

- Select a radio station if you have preset them.

4. “ON TIME” will be displayed. Select the hours and the minutes by using SET to save.

5. The “OFF TIME” will be displayed. Select the hours and the minutes by using press SET to save.

6. Adjust the volume level by using and press SET to save. The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm is set.

7. Press TIMER button 2 times. You can check the setting status.

Note

yIf you set the clock time, you can check the

time by pressing CLOCK even when the player is turned o.

yIf you set the clock time and alarm, you

can check the alarm icon “(“ by pressing CLOCK even when the player is turned o.

yIf you set the clock time and alarm, you

can check the alarm icon “(“ and setting informaiton by pressing TIMER even when the unit is turned o.

yTo reset the time, press and hold CLOCK

or TIMER. And then follow the setting step from 3.

C/V

and press

C/V

and

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Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time, the unit will be turned o.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.

Note

yYou can check the remaining time before

the unit is turned o.

yPress SLEEP. The remaining time appears in

the display window.

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Dimmer

Press SLEEP once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP repeatedly until dim o.

Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, USB, AUX, AUX-MIC, PORTABLE, FM, AM)

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function in which you want to record by using FUNCTION.

One track/file recording - You can record to USB after playing a track/file you want.

All tracks/files recording - You can record to USB after stop.

JUKE BOX list recording - After showing the JUKE BOX list, you can record it to USB. (Refer to the 22)

3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control.

- If you connect both USB1 and USB2, press

to record to USB1 or press I to record to

USB2.

4. To stop recording, press I on the unit or

ENTER on the remote control.

Pausing recording

During recording, press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control to pause recording. Press it again to restart recording. (TUNER/AUX/AUX-MIC/PORTABLE only)

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To select recording bit rate and speed

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

2. Press C/V on the remote control or

Y/U

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

4. Press C/V on the remote control or

Y/U

recording speed. (AUDIO CD only)

X1 SPEED

- You can listen to music while recording it.

X2 SPEED

- You can just record the music file.

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

on the unit to select a bit rate.

on the unit to select a desired

Dubbing USB to USB

You can do dubbing a various sound source in USB1 to USB2 on USB function.

1. Connect a USB device including desired sound files to USB1.

2. Connect another USB device to USB2.

3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control.

4. To stop recording, press I on the unit or

ENTER on the remote control.

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 oense. This equipment should not be used for such

purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

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Note

yIt is not supported to record music stored

on bluetooth device.

yYou can check the recording percentage

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

yDuring recording MP3/WMA, there is no

sound.

yFor stable recording, the output sound level

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

yYou can only change volume level between

MIN and 10 during recording. It will be kept even after recording.

yWhen you stop recording during playback,

the le that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA les)

yDo not remove the USB device or turn o

the unit during USB recording. If does not, an incomplete le may be made and not deleted on PC.

yIf USB recording does not work, the

message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL” or “NO REC” is displayed on the display window.

yMulti card reader device or External HDD

can not be used for USB recording.

yA le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when

you record for a long term.

yYou may not store more than 999 les.

yIt’ll be stored as follows.

AUDIO CD MP3/WMA

* : TUNER, AUX and the like.

The other

source*

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

General

Problem Cause & Solution

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.

The remote control does not work properly.

No speaker light

yCheck whether electricity failed.

Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.

yCheck whether you select right function.

Press FUNCTION and check the selected function.

yIf not, connect speaker cables correctly.

Speaker cables connected correctly.

yAn unplayable disc is inserted. Check the playable disc.

yNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.

yThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to the 37)

yThe disc is inserted upside down.

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

yThe antenna is positioned or connected poorly.

Connect the antenna securely.

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

tuning by scanning preset channels). Preset some radio stations, see 26 for details.

yThe remote control is too far from the unit.

Operate the remote control within about 23 ft (7 m).

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

Remove the obstacle.

yThe batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

yCheck whether the speaker light cables are connected to the unit correctly.

Connect the speaker light cables to the unit correctly.

yCheck the speaker light eects by pressing SPK Lighting/DEMO.

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Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

Appendix34

General specifications

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label.

Power consumption Refer to the main label.

Dimensions (W x H x D) 285 x 398 x 357mm

Net Weight (Approx.) 8.2 kg

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Bus Power Supply USB DC 5 V 0 500 mA

Inputs

Auxiliary Input 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1

Microphone Input 6.3 mm jack

Portable Input 1.2 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

Appendix

Tuner

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

AM Tuning Range 522 to 1 620 kHz, 520 to 1 720 kHz or 522 to 1 710 kHz

Frequency Response 40 to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB

Dynamic range 80 dB

Amplier

Stereo mode 420 W x 2 (THD 20 %)

Front 420 W x 2 (THD 20 %)

Surround mode

Surround 210 W x 2 (THD 20 %)

Subwoofer 420 W x 2 (THD 20 %)

Speakers specifications

Front speaker

Type 2 Way 2 speaker

Impedance 6 Ω

Rated Input Power 420 W

Max. Input power 840 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 263 x 445 x 357 mm

Net Weight 8.6 kg

Surround speaker : Built in Subwoofer

Type 2 Way 2 speaker

Impedance 12 Ω

Rated Input Power 210 W

Max. Input power 420 W

Subwoofer

Type 1 way 1 speaker

Impedance 6 Ω

Rated Input Power 420 W

Max. Input power 840 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 456 x 602 x 453 mm

Net Weight 20.8 kg

Appendix 35

Appendix

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

Appendix36

Trademarks and Licenses

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic devices within a max. range of 10 meters.

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.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are 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.

Appendix

Appendix 37

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.

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.

Appendix

LG CM9530, CM9530-AB User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual