LG FA173BT User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

Micro Hi-Fi

Audio

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

MODEL

FA173BT (FA173BT, CMS2760F)

*MFL00000000*

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 overheating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product shall 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 specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CAUTION concerning the Power cord

Most appliances recommend they should 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 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. The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily 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, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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Disposal of your old appliance	Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

1.This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.

2.Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products, and other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve limited resources.

3.You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling

1.This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) if the battery contains more than 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

2.All batteries/accumulators should be disposed 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 batteries/ accumulators will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment, animal and human health.

4.For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/ accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. (http:// www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/ take-back-recycling/global-network-europe)

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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service

Center B.V., declares that this MICRO HI-FI SYSTEM is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity may be requested through the following postal address:

LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.

Krijgsman 1

1186 DM Amstelveen

The Netherlands

Symbols

~Refers to alternating current(AC).

0 Refers to direct current(DC).

Refers to classII equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

!Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

or can be requested at our dedicated DoC website: http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system, intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries.

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6 Table of Contents

Table of Contents			3	Operating
		17		Basic Operations
		17		– CD/USB Operations
1	Getting Started	17		– Auto Play
1	Getting Started	18		Other Operations
2	SafetyInformation	18		Other Operations
2	SafetyInformation	18		– Programmed Playback
8	Unique Features	18		– Deleting Programmed list
8	Accessories	18		– Displaying file information
9	Playable file Requirement			(ID3 TAG)
9	– Music file requirement	19		– Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA/
9	– Compatible USB Devices			FLAC file
9	– USB device requirement	19		– Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file
10	Remote control	20		– Turn off the sound temporarily
12	Front Panel	20		– SleepTimer Setting
14	Rear Panel	20		– Dimmer
		20		– DEMO
2	Connecting	20		– DISPLAY MODE
2	Connecting	20		– Auto power down
15	Connecting to speakers	20		– Auto power down
15	Connecting to speakers	21		– AUTO POWER On
15	– Connecting the speakers to the unit	21		– Auto function change
16	Optional Equipment Connection	22		Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
16	– USB Connection	22		– Listening to music stored on the
16	– PORT.IN Connection			BLUETOOTH devices
		24		Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
		24		– Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
				Your Bluetooth Device
		26		Radio Operations
		26		– Listening to the radio
		26		– Improving poor FM reception
		26		– Presetting the Radio Stations
		26		– Deleting all the saved stations
		26		– Seeing information about a Radio station
		27		Sound adjustment
		27		Advanced Operations
		27		– Recording to USB
		28		– To select recording bit rate and speed
		29		Setting the Clock
		29		– Setting the Clock through
				“Music Flow Bluetooth” App
		29		– Using your player as an alarm clock
		30		LG Sound Sync

4 Troubleshooting

31 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

32Main unit

33Speakers

34Maintenance

34 – Handling the Unit

34 – Notes on Discs

34 Trademarks and Licenses

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote Control (1)

Batteries (2)

Music Flow Bluetooth

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

Refer to page 24-25

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LGTV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.

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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

MP3/WMA/FLAC file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows.

yy Sampling frequency : MP3 : within 8 to 48 kHz WMA : within 8 to 48 kHz

FLAC : within 8 to 192 kHz (USB), within 8 to 48 kHz (CD)

yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy Maximum files : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2000 yy Maximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200 yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”/ “.flac”

yy Certain MP3/WMA/FLAC files may not be played depending on the type or format of the file.

yy CD-ROM file format :ISO 9660/JOLIET

yy We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates anISO 9660 file system.

yy Support channel (FLAC) : Up to 2 channel yy Support output bit/sample (FLAC) : 24 bit yy bps (FLAC) : Up to 2.5 Mbps

The DTS is not supported.In case of DTS audio format, audio is not output.

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

yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yy USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yy The USB function of this unit does not support all

USB devices.

USB device requirement

yy Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

yy For a large capacity USB, it may take a few minute to be searched.

yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.

yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not recognized.

yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/32) file system is supported.)

yy This unit recognizes up to 2000 files.

yy External HDD, card readers, locked devices, or hard type USB devices are not supported.

yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to the PC.The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

yy Some USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control

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Replacement of battery

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1(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

B(Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray. VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

PRESET/FOLDER W/S:

-- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA/FLAC files. When a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA/FLAC files in several folders is being played, press PRESET/FOLDER W/Sto select the folder you want to play.

-- Chooses a preset number for a radio station. F : Selects the function and input source.

: Mutes the sound.

PROGRAM/MEMORY : -- Stores radio stations.

-- Deletes all the saved stations.

-- Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.

REPEAT : Plays your tracks/files repeatedly or randomly.

DELETE :

-- Deletes MP3/WMA/FLAC files.

-- Deletes a song on the programmed list.

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

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SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.		INFO :
TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio stations.		--	Sees information about your music. An MP3 file
			often comes withID3 tag.The tag gives theTitle,
C/V(Skip/Search) :
			Artist, Album orTime information.
--	Skips fast backward or forward.
		--	Sees the address of connected Bluetooth device
-- Searches for a section within a track/file.
			in Bluetooth mode.
d/M(Play/Pause) :
		DIMMER :The display window will be darkened by
--	Starts or pauses playback.
		half.
--	Selects STEREO/MONO.
		SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
Z	(Stop) :
		a specified time.
--	Stops playback or recording.
		CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
--	Cancels DELETE function.

		ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn CD,
		USB play andTuner reception on at a desired time.
		RDS/SET :
		--	RDS (Radio Data System).
		--	Confirms the setting.

USB REC : USB direct recording.

DISPLAY MODE : Changes the display mode. PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type. ?:The button is not available for any function.

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