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

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

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 suf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

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 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 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. 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, re or the like.

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

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

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. This crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol indicates that waste

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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

electrical and electronic products
(WEEE) should be disposed of
separately from the municipal
waste stream.

Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

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 ofce, 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

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.

Symbols

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Refers to alternating current(AC).

Refers to direct current(DC).

Refers to class II equipment.

Refers to stand-by.

Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
8 Unique Features
8 Accessories
9 Playable file Requirement
9 – Music file requirement
9 – Compatible USB Devices
9 – USB device requirement
10 Remote control
12 Front Panel
14 Rear Panel

2 Connecting

15 Connecting to speakers
15 – Connecting the speakers to the unit
16 Optional Equipment Connection
16 – USB Connection
16 – PORT. IN Connection

3 Operating

17 Basic Operations
17 – CD/USB Operations
17 – Auto Play
18 Other Operations
18 – Programmed Playback
18 – Deleting Programmed list
18 – Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG)

19 – Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA/

FLAC file
19 – Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file
20 – Turn off the sound temporarily
20 – Sleep Timer Setting
20 – Dimmer
20 – DEMO
20 – DISPLAY MODE
20 – Auto power down
21 – AUTO POWER On
21 – Auto function change
22 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
22 – Listening to music stored on the

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

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5 Appendix

32 Main unit
33 Speakers
34 Maintenance
34 – Handling the Unit
34 – Notes on Discs
34 Trademarks and Licenses

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH

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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

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 LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

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Playable file Requirement

Music file requirement

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

y 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)

y Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

y Maximum les : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2000

y Maximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200

y File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”/ “.ac”

y Certain MP3/WMA/FLAC les may not be played

depending on the type or format of the le.

y CD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/JOLIET

y We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,

which creates an ISO 9660 le system.

y Support channel (FLAC) : Up to 2 channel

y Support output bit/sample (FLAC) : 24 bit

y bps (FLAC) : Up to 2.5 Mbps

Compatible USB Devices

y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

y USB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

y The USB function of this unit does not support all

USB devices.

USB device requirement

y Devices which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take a few minute

to be searched.

y To prevent data loss, back up all data.

y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

y Using NTFS le system is not supported.

(Only FAT(16/32) le system is supported.)

y This unit recognizes up to 2000 les.

y External HDD, card readers, locked devices, or hard

type USB devices are not supported.

y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to the

PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

y Some USB may not work with this unit.

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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)

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Remote control

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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 les.
When a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA/FLAC
les in several folders is being played, press
PRESET/FOLDER W/S to select the folder you
want to play.

- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

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/les repeatedly or
randomly.

DELETE :

- Deletes MP3/WMA/FLAC les.

- Deletes a song on the programmed list.

Replacement of battery

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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SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio stations.

C/V (Skip/Search) :

- Skips fast backward or forward.

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

d/M (Play/Pause) :

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects STEREO/MONO.

Z (Stop) :

- Stops playback or recording.

- Cancels DELETE function.

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INFO :

- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le

often comes with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.

- Sees the address of connected Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.

DIMMER : The display window will be darkened by
half.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.

CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.

ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn CD,

USB play and Tuner reception on at a desired time.

RDS/SET :

- RDS (Radio Data System).

- Conrms 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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