LG FA163DAB Owner's Manual

ENGLISH

FA163 DAB_ENG_MFL40968812

MODEL : FA163DAB (FA163-B0P, FAS163F)

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

P/NO : MFL40968812

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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

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz.
WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the

fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTAapproved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To
obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets
in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. Please refer to the wiring instructions
below:
WARNING: Amains plug removed from the mains lead of this unit must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared
wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket.

Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green

or green and yellow. If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution board.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond

with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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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
Listening to the DAB radio 8 - 9
Listening to music from your portable player 9
Playing music using USB 9
USB direct Recording 10
Setting the Clock 10
Use your player as an alarm clock 10
Fall asleep while listening to your player 11
Sound quality adjustment 11
VSM (Virtual Sound Matrix) 11
About MP3/WMA 11
Troubleshooting 12
Specifications 12

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

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, DAB, 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/USB

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, 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.

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About Remote control

Turn on or off

To change the functions

Change the functions among FM, AM, DAB, CD.

To change the INPUT functions

Change the functions among USB, IPOD,

PORTABLE.

• Select the radio station

(see Listening to the radio)

• Search for a section within a track

(see Listening to CDs)

Starts or pauses playback

• Search for a folder of MP3/WMA files

When a CD containing MP3/WMA files in several

folders is being played, press FOLDER•PRESET to

select the folder you want to play.

• Choose a ‘preset number’ for a radio station

(see Listening to the radio)

• Search radio stations by DAB radio type

• Changes the display information of DAB

channel

See information about your music

MP3/WMA files often come with tags. The tag gives

the Title, Artist, Album or Time information.

Temporarily stop the sound

Press the button again to return to the sound.

Sound quality adjustment

You can choose sound impressions.

• Fall asleep while listening to your player
Firstly, start a radio station or music. Press SLEEP
one or more times to select delay time between 10
and 180 minutes, after the selected time has
elapsed, the player will turn off.

• Dim the display light

Listen to your tracks again and again

Press MODE repeatedly, the display changes in the
following order, RPT 1 - RPT ALL - RANDOM - OFF.

Stops playback or recording

• For storing radio stations
If you have saved radio stations using PRO-
GRAM/MEMO, you can scroll through them
and select one. (see Listening to the radio)

• Listen to your tracks in any order
(see Listening to CDs)

Control the volume when using any function.

Starts or pauses recording

• Searchs radio stations by DAB radio type

• Aligning the service names

• DAB band scaning