LG FA-163 User Manual

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MODEL : FA163 (FA163-D0P, FAS163F)

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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.

This lightning flash 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 sufficient 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: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined 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 should 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 built-in 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. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible
laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

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 specification 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 fire. 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 servicer.
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.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive
2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere,
The Netherlands (Tel : [phone])

Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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There is so much your Hi-Fi system can do

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

Contents

About Player 4
About Remote control 5
Setting up 6
Listening to CDs 7
iPod Docking 7
Listening to the radio 8
Playing music using USB 8
USB direct Recording 9
Listening to music from your portable player 9
Setting the Clock 9
Use your player as an alarm clock 10
Fall asleep while listening to your player 10
Sound quality adjustment 10
VSM (Virtual Sound Matrix) 10
About MP3/WMA 10
Troubleshooting 11
Specifications 11

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, includ­ing computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may
be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

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Precautions in using the touch buttons

• Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. In a humid envi­ronment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using.

• Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work. If you apply
too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.

•Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the func­tion correctly.

• Be careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic
object on the touch buttons, and it can cause malfunctions.

VOLUME Adjustment

Move your finger around the touch wheel.

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About Player

To change the functions

Change the functions among FM, AM, CD, USB,
IPOD, PORTABLE.

CD slot loader

Turn on or off

Press

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for longer than 3 seconds as the device
is powered on, you can move into Power save
mode.

Display window
VSM (Virtual Sound Matrix)

You can select the Virtual sound.

DEMO

Press DEMO in power off state to demonstrate
the function on display window. Press again to
cancel.

CLOCK

For setting the clock and checking the time.
(see Setting the Clock)

TIMER

With the TIMER function you can turn CD play
and radio reception on or off at a desired time.
(see Use your player as an alarm clock)

SET (RDS-OPTIONAL)

Confirms the time you have selected when
setting the clock. (see Setting the clock)

USB connector

Connect a remote USB compatible player here.

USB Rec.

Record FM, AM, Audio CD or PORTABLE source

to USB.

eXtreme Dynamic Sound System

Reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound

effect. XDSS ON will show in the display. Press

again for NORMAL.

OPTIMIZER

Optimizes compressible MP3 files so that it

improves the bass sound.

ZZ

You can use it when inserting or removing CDs.

iPod Docking connector

Starts or pauses playback

Improve poor FM reception

This will change the tuner from stereo to mono

and usually improve the reception.

Select the radio station

(see Listening to the radio)

Search for a section within a track

(see Listening to CDs)

Stops playback or recording

Control the volume when using any function.

PHONES (Headphone jack)

Connect a headphone plug ( 3,5 mm) into the jack

to listen to the sound through headphones.

PORTABLE IN

The player can be used to play the music from

many types of portable player.