LG CM9940 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SUPER POWER
MINI HI-FI
SYSTEM

ENGLISH

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

CM9940 (CM9940, CMS9940F/W)

www.lg.com

Printed in China

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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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.

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

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

CAUTION: 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.

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

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

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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.

Grounding

(Except for devices which are not grounded.)
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire
to prevent possible electric shock (i.e. a Audio
with a three-prong grounded AC plug must be
connected to a three-prong grounded AC outlet).
If grounding methods are not possible, have a
qualied electrician install a separate circuit breaker.
Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to
telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION : Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specic operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.

Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Clis, NJ 07632
TEL. : [phone]

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
8 Unique Features
8 Accessories
9 Playable file Requirement
9 – MP3/WMA music file requirement
9 – Compatible USB Devices
9 – USB device requirement
10 Remote control
12 Front panel
14 Rear panel
15 How to Affix the Ferrite Core(For EMI

only)

15 – Affix the Ferrite Core for lighting

cable

15 – Affix the Ferrite Core for front speaker

2 Connecting

16 Connecting to speakers
16 – Attaching the high channel speakers

to the unit

16 – Attaching the low channel speakers to

the unit

17 – Attaching the speaker light cables to

the unit
18 – Stacking the speakers
19 Optional Equipment Connection
19 – AUX IN Connection
19 – PORT. IN Connection
19 – Listening to music from your portable

player or external device
20 – USB Connection
20 – Antenna Connection

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3 Operating

21 Basic Operations
21 – CD/USB Operations
21 – Selecting a folder and

an MP3/WMA file
22 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file
23 Playback effect
23 – SMART DJ playback
24 – DJ EFFECT
25 – DJ Pro.
25 – AUTO DJ playback
26 – JUKE BOX Playback

(Program play)
27 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology
27 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
28 – Using Bluetooth App
29 – NFC
30 – Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth

Remote” App
30 Radio Operations
30 – Listening to the radio
30 – Improving poor FM reception
31 – Presetting the Radio Stations
31 – Deleting all the saved stations
31 Other Operations
31 – Turn off the sound temporarily
31 – Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG)
31 – DEMO
32 – Using Microphone
32 – Switching on and off the speaker

lighting
32 – Using X-FLASH
33 Sound adjustment
33 – Setting the surround mode
33 – Setting the USER EQ
34 Setting the Clock
34 – Setting the Clock through “LG

Bluetooth Remote” App
34 – Using your player as an alarm clock
35 – Sleep Timer Setting
35 – Dimmer
35 – Auto power down
36 Advanced Operations
36 – Recording to USB

4 Troubleshooting

38 Troubleshooting
38 – General

5 Appendix

39 Trademarks and Licenses
40 General specifications
41 Speakers specifications
42 Maintenance
42 – Notes on Discs
42 – Handling the Unit

1

2

3

4

5

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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 28-30.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

FM Antenna (1) Remote Control (1)

Batteries (2)

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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.

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

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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Remote control

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• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

(Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.

B

PRESETFOLDER W/S :

-Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When
a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA les in several
folders is being played, press PRESETFOLDER

to select the folder you want to play.

W/S

-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.)

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.

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• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

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

TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.

C/V

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

Z

-Stops playback or recording.

-Cancels DELETE function.

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 page 25)

DELETE :

-Deletes MP3/WMA les.

-Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

(Skip/Search) :

ENTER :

(Play/Pause) :

• • • • • • • • • • 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 page 23)

JUKE BOX :

-Selects JUKE BOX mode.

-Makes your favorites list.

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

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Front panel

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a
b
c

d

e

f

g
h

i

(Power)

a 1/!

DJ EFFECT

b

Selects DJ effect. (For more informaion refer to

the page 24).

SMART DJ

c

Selects SMART DJ mode. (For more information

refer to the page 23)

DJ EFFECT CONTROL

d

Makes a sound on DJ effect mode.

SMART DJ LEVEL

e

Adjusts the Smart DJ Level.

AUTO DJ

f

Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more

informaion refer to the page 25).

JUKE BOX

- Makes your favorites list.

- Switches on and off JUKE BOX.

(Open/Close)

g B

Disc tray

h

PORT. IN jack

i

MIC jack

MIC VOL.

j

k

l

m

n

j

NFC allows you to install and open “LG

Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.

Display.

k

CD

l

Selects the CD function.

USB

Selects the USB function.

AUX / BLUETOOTH / MIC. / PORT. IN

Selects BLUETOOTH, AUX and MIC, PORT. IN

function.

TUNER

Selects the TUNER function.

DJ Pro.

m

Selects CLUB or FOOTBALL Sound function to

mix. (For more informaion refer to the page 22).

DJ Pro.

n

- DJ Pro. Key to select the 6 kinds of sound.

- DJ Pro mode on the CLUB, the Key mapping
the CLUB sound effect playback.

- DJ Pro mode on the FOOTBALL, the Key
mapping the FOOTBALL sound effect playback.

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p
q

r
s
t

u
v
w

o T

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects Stereo/Mono.

I

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

Y/U

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

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

MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts speaker volume.

BASS / TREBLE

Adjusts the sound level when setting USER EQ.

SPK LIGHTING / DEMO

- Turn on/off the lighting effects.

- Shows demo.

(

SPK LIGHTING

inside of

:

The red LED lights up of the

Sub Woofer Speaker.)

USER EQ

Controls sound register.

USB REC

p

Records to USB.

USB 1/2 Port

q

You can play or record sound les by

connecting the USB device.

LATIN EQ

r

Chooses sound impressions.

BASS BLAST

Selects the BASS BLAST or BYPASS sound

directly.

ENTER

s

Selects a folder when searching a file.

MULTI JOG / FILE SEARCH

t

- Sets the clock time.

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

X-FLASH LEVEL

u

- Selects a X-FLASH mode.

X-FLASH ON / OFF

v

- Selects a X-FLASH ON / OFF mode.

(

X-FLASH : The white LED lights up of the front

Sub Woofer Speaker.)

of

FOLDER

w

Moves to folder and file in selection mode.

DELETE

-Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.

-Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only)

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Rear panel

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a

b

d

c

Power cord

a

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.

e f

g

AUX IN 1/2 connectors (L/R)

b

ANTENNA (FM)

c

SPEAKER LIGHT

d

RIGHT SPEAKER

e

LOW CHANNEL

Connects banana plugs.

HIGH CHANNEL

Connects speaker’s cables.

Cooling fan

f

LEFT SPEAKER

g

LOW CHANNEL

Connects banana plugs.

HIGH CHANNEL

Connects speaker’s cables.

2/3

2/3

2/3

2/3

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How to Affix the
Ferrite Core(For EMI
only)

Affix the Ferrite Core for
lighting cable

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

Affix the Ferrite Core for front
speaker

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

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

2. Wind the front speaker cables around the ferrite
core once.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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

2. Wind the speaker lighing cables around the
ferrite core twice.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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Connecting to
speakers

Connect the black stripe of each wire to the

terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to

the terminals marked + (plus).

2

Connecting

Banana

plug

Banana

Speaker
cable

plug

Attaching the high channel
speakers to the unit

1. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in
side of each terminal.

3. Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise to
secure the wire.

Cable HIGH CHANNEL

Black stripe Connect to

Transparent Connect to

3

2

Attaching the low channel
speakers to the unit

1. Remove a protective cap.

2. Insert the banana plug into the corresponding
terminal.

Speaker
cable

Banana plug LOW CHANNEL

Black Connect to

Red Connect to

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3

2

Attaching the speaker light
cables to the unit

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

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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.

yWhen you connect the speakers to the unit,

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

yThe speakers must be placed at a distance

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

20 cm

yCheck the volume level before playing

music to prevent children, 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 do not put

their hands or any objects into the opening
speaker LED cover.

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.

yBe carefully look at speaker lights at a long

time. It may cause damage to eyesight.

20 cm

2

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Stacking the speakers

You can listen to the best sound quality when you
stack the speakers. 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.

2

Stacking the speakers

Connecting

1. You install SWF(Subwoofer) SPK on a at surface.

(It is recommended that at least two persons to
carry by left and right handle (C)).

2. As shown below, FRONT SPK place on
SWF(Subwoofer) SPK.

FRONT SPK

SWF(Subwoofer) SPK

3. FOOT (A) of FRONT SPK is mounted on the top of

the guide hole (B) of SWF(Subwoofer) SPK.

(A)

(B)

Caution

>

yInstall the speakers on a rm surface not to

slide.

yIf the speakers DON’T install on rm surface

or FOOT (A) of FRONT SPK is NOT mounted
appropriately on the top of the guide hole
(B) of SWF(Subwoofer) SPK, the vibration
caused by the strong output can shake and
move the speakers and make noise.

(C)

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Optional Equipment
Connection

AUX IN Connection

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

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

Audio cable

PORT. IN Connection

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

2

Connecting

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.

DVD, Blu-ray player etc.

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

Or

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
pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or
AUX / BLUETOOTH / MIC. / PORT. IN on the
unit.

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

1/!

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USB Connection

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

USB device

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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 antenna for listening to
the radio.

Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

FM antenna

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Basic Operations

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Note

,

yThe display changes in the following order.

CD/USB Operations

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

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

To Do this

Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching

for a section

within a track/

Selecting

a track/le

directly

Skipping to

the next/

previous
track/le

Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

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

Press d/M on the remote control
or T on the unit.

Press d/M on the remote control
or T on the unit during playback.

Press C/V on the remote
control or Y/U on the unit
during playback and release it at

le

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.

During playback,

(1) By using C/V buttons :

Press C/V to go to the
next track/le or to return to the
beginning of the current track/le.
Press C twice briey to step
back to the previous track/le.

(2) By using FILE SEARCH knob :

Rotate FILE SEARCH on the unit
and press d/M to play the track/
le.

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

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.

yThe DTS is not supported. In case of DTS

audio format, audio does not output.

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 T 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.

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Note

,

yCD / USB Folders/Files are recognized as

below.

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 : The rst screen you can see when a

computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.

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.

Or

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 T on the unit.

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

ENTER on the remote control or press I on

Z

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 in the USB device
and gives various eects randomly.

You can enjoy it with 3 types of genre : ELECTRO,
HOUSE and REGUETON. Press SMART DJ
repeatedly. The display window changes each time
you press SMART DJ as followings : 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, rotate SMART DJ LEVEL
repeatedly on the unit or SMART DJ LEVEL +/- on
the remote control. The display window changes as
followings : MIDDLE -> HIGH -> LOW.

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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 on USB or CD

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.

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

on again to enjoy the eect.

yIt is impossible to operate SMART DJ, DJ

eect 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 EFFECT such as scratch
sound and Flanger/Phaser/Chorus/Delay FX sound
eect.

1. Rotate DJ EFFECT CONTROL while press and
hold DJ EFFECT on the unit.

The display window changes each time

SCRATCH-> FLANGER ->PHASER-> CHORUS->

DELAY -> SCRATCH

Display

Window

You can hear eect of scratch

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SCRATCH

FLANGER

PHASER

CHORUS

DELAY

2. Remove your hands from DJ EFFECT key in the
moment, the eect is activated.
To cancel it, rotate DJ EFFECT CONTROL during
press and hold DJ EFFECT. Remove your hands
from DJ EFFECT when “DJ EFFECT OFF” appears
in display window.

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

You can hear eect of anger
sound depending on the
direction in which you turn DJ
EFFECT CONTROL.

You can hear eect of phaser
sound depending on the
direction in which you turn DJ
EFFECT CONTROL.

You can hear eect of chorus
sound depending on the
direction in which you turn DJ
EFFECT CONTROL.

You can hear eect of delay
sound depending on the
direction in which you turn DJ
EFFECT CONTROL.

Description

Adjusting the effect level

You can adjust DJ EFFECT sound Gage level
between 0 to 15. As the eect level moves from 0
to15, SMART DJ eect appears more frequently and
makes the sound feel more powerful.

(Exception in SCRATCH mode.) To adjust the Gage
(Depth) of the DJ Effect mode, two conditions must
be satisfied.(Gage level 0-15)

- Remove your hands from DJ Effect key.

- Turn DJ EFFECT CONTROL clockwise or
counterclockwise. (Exception in SCRATCH mode.)

Note

,

yInput DJ EFFECT key when Smart DJ feature

in the on state, then Smart DJ is released
and DJ EFFECT mode is entered.

yThis feature is only available in CD function

or USB function.

yThere are DJ EFFECT mode display for 3

seconds when DJ EFFECT Key is inputed.

yInitial effect mode is the SCRATCH.

yGage start at the beginning with the initial 8

level.

yThe current Gage level is displayed when

adjusting Gage. (Exception in the SCRATCH
mode)

yIf the function changes to the others or turn

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

yIf you record your music you are listening

to on DJ EFFECT mode, DJ EFFECT will be
turned o.

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

on again to enjoy the eect.

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DJ Pro.

It allows you to mix such as CLUB and FOOTBALL
Sound by selecting.

- DJ Pro operates in the two modes such as CLUB
and FOOTBALL.

Display

Window

DJ PRO

CLUB

DJ PRO

FOOTBALL

yInitial DJ Pro mode is CLUB mode.

yThere are DJ Pro mode display for 3 seconds

when DJ Pro. Key is pressed.

yIt is mixed DJ sound that to mapping the

key when DJ Pro. Key is pressed.

- DJ Pro mode on the CLUB, the Key mapping
the CLUB sound effect playback.

- DJ Pro mode on the FOOTBALL, the Key
mapping the FOOTBALL sound effect playback.

yCurrently playing DJ sound is stopped and

be selected the DJ Pro sound mix start
when it is selected other DJ Pro. Key while
DJ sound is playing.

yDJ Pro operates while operating the Smart

DJ.

yDisplay does not show Input DJ Pro. Key.

You can hear such as CLUB
sound eect when you press DJ
Pro..

You can hear such as FOOTBALL
sound eect when you press DJ
Pro..

Note

,

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)

REPEAT ALL

SEQUENTIAL)

Note

,

Display

Window

-

RANDOM
(AUTO DJ

RANDOM)

(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 make a playlist of
your favourite tracks/les from a disc or USB device.
A playlist of up to 100 tracks/les can be entered.

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
the unit.

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

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files.

5. Press JUKE BOX once again.

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

C/V

d/M

after you

on the

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 T

d/M

Deleting JUKE BOX list

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

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 FOLDER and MULTI
JOG.

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 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 the

FUNCTION or AUX / BLUETOOTH / MIC. /
PORT. IN

“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

,

yWhen 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 the case
below :

-There is a obstacle between the unit and
the bluetooth device.

-There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth® technology such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.

yYou should connect your Bluetooth device

to this unit again when you restart it.

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.

yDepending on the type of the device,

you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.

yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc..

yWhen not connected the Bluetooth,

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

yWhen someone stands and interrupts

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

yThe more distant between the unit and

the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.

yWhen Bluetooth connection is

disconnected, connect the bluetooth device
to the unit again.

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)”.

NFC

NFC allows you to install and open “LG Bluetooth
Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.

1. Activates the NFC feature of your NFC-enabled
phone.

2. Turn on the unit.

3. Tag the back of your NFC-enabled phone over
the unit.

-If “LG Bluetooth Remote” app is not installed on
your NFC-enabled phone, the linked screen with
“LG Bluetooth Remote“ app is displayed.

-If “LG Bluetooth Remote” app is installed on your
NFC-enabled phone, “LG Bluetooth Remote” app
is activated.

Note

,

yYou must activate the NFC feature of your

NFC-enabled phone.

yIf your NFC-enabled phone’s screen is

locked, it will not read the NFC.

yIf your smart phone case is plated with

chrome, NFC is unavailable. Depending on
your case’s material or thickness, NFC may
not be read well.

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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

,

yBT app will be available in the software

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version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 2.3.3 (or later)

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.

yAfter connection of BT app, music may be

output from your device. In this case, try
connecting procedure again.

Radio Operations

Be sure that FM aerial is connected. (Refer to the
page 20)

Listening to the radio

1. Press TUNER on the unit or FUNCTION on the
remote control 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
seconds until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release. Scanning stops when the
unit tunes in a station.

Manual tuning :

Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or

Y/U

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

Y/U

on the unit repeatedly.

Improving poor FM reception

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

on the unit for about two

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Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

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

2. Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or

Y/U

frequency.

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

on the unit to select a desired

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.

Other Operations

Turn off the sound temporarily

Press MUTE@ to mute your remote control.

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

y

status even if you unplug the power cord
connection.

You can enjoy other functions during

y

the DEMO. Then the DEMO will pause to
temporary.

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

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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.

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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 lighting

SPEAKER LIGHTING : The function is to light
automatically to the music sound when music is
being played.

You can select on/o mode of the speaker light by
pressing SPK LIGHTING/DEMO on the unit.

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

Using X-FLASH

X-FLASH : The function is to create an atmosphere
of Club by operating lighting automatically or
manually when a strong beat music is being played.

1. Press the X-FLASH ON/OFF on the unit.

2. Turn the X-FLASH LEVEL clockwise or
counterclockwise.

The display window changes each time

OFF-> LEVEL1 ->LEVEL2-> LEVEL3-> LEVEL4 ->

OFF

3. Play the level you want.

Note

,

yX-FLASH function enables in all functions.

yX-FLASH mode is retained previous mode

when you press the X-FLASH ON / OFF.

yX-FLASH eect depend on the LEVEL.

yThe SPEAKER LIGHTING and X-FLASH may

not work properly according to Low Input
level or Connected external device (Low
Volume, Device Type, Play sound source,
connection mode, etc.).

yThe SPEAKER LIGHTING and X-FLASH

(Level 1) are the LED lights up only during
operation (Disc playback, USB playback,
Radio Listening, and other external input).
It is only possible when the unit is in
operation.

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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

NATURAL

Local

Specialization

equalizer

AUTO EQ

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

ROCK

MP3 - OPT

BASS BLAST

LOUDNESS

BYPASS

FOOTBALL

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.

You can enjoy the sound eect
FOOTBALL STADIUM.

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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. “USER EQ” is displayed.

2. Adjust the sound level by sliding up and down
BASS, TREBLE knob.

3

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Setting the Clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press CLOCK.

3. Select time mode by turning MULTI JOG on the
unit or press

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

(for a 24 hour display)

4. Press SET to confirm your selection.

5. Select the hours by turning MULTI JOG on the
unit or press

6. Press SET.

7. Select the minutes by turning MULTI JOG on

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the unit or press
control.

8. Press SET.

C/V

C/V

Setting the Clock through “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app on your Android
device. (see page 28 - 30)

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

on the remote control.

on the remote control.

C/V

on the remote

Using your player as an alarm
clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press TIMER. Each of functions flashes.

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

4. “ON TIME” will be displayed. Turn MULTI JOG
on the unit or press
control to change the hours and minutes and
press SET to save.

5. The “OFF TIME” will be displayed. Turn MULTI
JOG on the unit or press
remote control to change the hours and
minutes and press SET to save.

6. Turn MULTI JOG on the unit or press

on the remote control to change the

V

volume 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

on the remote

C/V

on the

C/

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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.

Dimmer

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

Auto power down

This unit will power o itself to save electric
consumption in the case main unit is not
connected to external device and is not used for 25
minutes.
This unit will power o after six hours when
connected to a device using an analog input.

3

Operating

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Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

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

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function in which you want to record by
using CD, USB, TUNER, or AUX / BLUETOOTH
/ MIC. / PORT. IN on the unit or FUNCTION on
the remote control.

One track/file recording - You can record to USB

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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 page 26)

3. Press
the remote control.

- If you connect both USB1 and USB2, press

T

USB2.

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

Z

USB REC on the unit or USB REC on

to record to USB1 or press I to record to

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)

Note

,

yYou can control recorded MIC sound

according to MIC volume when you record
in CD 1 speed REC.

yDepending on the sound recording in

MIC Input when you record in AUX-MIC
Function. (No matter the MIC volume
control.)

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
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
the remote control to finish the setting.

on the unit to select a bit rate.

USB REC on the unit or USB REC on

on the unit to select a desired

USB REC on the unit or USB REC on

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
the remote control.

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

Z

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-

copyrights and constitute a criminal oense.
This equipment should not be used for such

USB REC on the unit or USB REC on

ENTER on the remote control.

protected material, including computer

programs, les, broadcasts and sound

recordings, may be an infringement of

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.

ySound of MIC or DJ Pro is recorded only

during audio CD 1 speed REC. It is recorded
audio CD source too.

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3

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AUDIO CD MP3/WMA

* : TUNER, AUX and the like.

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The other

source*

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting38

Troubleshooting

General

Problem Cause & Solution

No Power.

No sound.

The unit does not start
playback.

4

Troubleshooting

Radio stations cannot be
tuned in properly.

The remote control does
not work properly.

No speaker light

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

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 page 42)

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 page 31 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 or X-FLASH

ON / OFF.

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5 Appendix

Trademarks and
Licenses

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which
allows radio contact between electronic devices.

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 39

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Appendix

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Appendix40

General specifications

General

Power requirements 120 V ~ 60 Hz

Power consumption 200 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net Weight (Approx.) 8.7 kg (19.2 lbs)

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

Operating humidity 60 %

Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA

Inputs

AUX IN 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 , RCA jack (L, R)

PORT. IN 1.2 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack)

MIC 20 mV

Tuner

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

5

Appendix

CD

Frequency Response 40 to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB

Dynamic range 80 dB

(520.3 x 255 x 423) mm
(20.5 x 10 x 16.7) inches

Amplier

Output 800 W x 4 (8  at 1 kHz, THD 25 %)

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

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Speakers specifications

Front speaker

Type 2 Way 8 speaker

Impedance 8 

Rated Input Power 800 W

Max. Input power 1 600 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net Weight 19.7 kg (43.4 lbs)

Subwoofer

Type 1 Way 1 speaker

Impedance 8 

Rated Input Power 800 W

Max. Input power 1 600 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net Weight 32.5 kg (71.7 lbs)

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

(619 x 454 x 412) mm
(24.4 x 17.8 x 16.2) inches

(633 x 597 x 502) mm
(25 x 23.5 x 19.8) inches

Appendix 41

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Appendix

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Appendix42

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.

5

Appendix

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.

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LG Customer Information Center

1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer
1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial

Register your product Online!

www.lg.com

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