LG FA173BT User Guide

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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)

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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

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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Front Panel

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j k

n o

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a Display window b 1/! (Power)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

c FUNC.

Selects the function or input source.

d Adjusts volume of speaker.

Move your nger around the touch wheel.

e C (Skip/Search)

- Searches backward.

- Skips to the previous track/le.

- Selects the radio stations.

f Bass Blast

Selects BASS effect.

g USB

Plays the audio les by connecting the USB

device.

h Disc tray

i Remote sensor j z/M (Play/Pause)

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects Stereo/Mono.

k h

Changes input source to the Bluetooth.

l V (Skip/Search)

- Searches forward.

- Skips to the next track/le.

- Selects the radio stations.

m B

Opens or closes the disc tray.

n PORT. IN

Connects to a Portable device.

o Z (Stop)

Stops playback.

Caution

Precautions in using the touch buttons

y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry

hands.

- In a humid environment, wipe out any

moisture on the touch buttons before using.

y 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.

y Touch the button that you want to work in

order to operate the function correctly.

y Be careful not to have any conductive

material such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

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Rear Panel

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a FM ANTENNA b POWER IN c SPEAKERS (L/R) terminals

Connecting to speakers

Connecting the speakers to the unit

To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic nger pad to open the connection terminals on the unit. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.

Connect the black of each wire to the terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus).

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Caution

y Make sure children do not put their hands or

any objects into the *speaker duct. * Speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)

y Use the speaker supplied with this unit

only. Using any other speaker may cause malfunction.

y The 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.

y Do not stack the speakers and be careful that

the speaker should not fall down. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunction and causing personal injury and/ or property

damage.

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Color Speaker

Red Front R

White Front L

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Optional Equipment Connection

USB Connection

Connect a USB device to the USB ports on the unit.

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Note

Removing the USB device from the unit.

1. Choose a different function/mode or

press Z on the remote control or unit twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

PORT. IN Connection

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

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.

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

2. Turn the power on by pressing 1/!.

3. Press FUNC. to select PORTABLE Function.

4. Turn on the portable player or external device and

start it playing.

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Note

y The display changes in the following order.

CD/USB Operations

1. Insert the disc by pressing B on the remote

control or unit. Or connect the USB device to the USB port.

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

To Do this

Stop

Playback

Pause

Searching

for a section

within

a track/le

Skipping to

the next/

track/le

Press Z on the remote control or unit.

Press d/M on the remote control or unit.

During playback, press d/M on the remote control or unit.

Press and hold C/V on the remote control or unit during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to.

- In stop status,

Press C/V on the remote

control or unit to go to the next/ previous track/le.

- During playback,

press V on the remote control or

unit to go to the next track/le.

Playing less than 2 seconds, press C on the remote control or unit to go to the previous track/le.

Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the remote control or unit to go to the beginning of the track/le.

USB

RPT 1

RPT*DIR

RPT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

*DIR : Directory

y When you play programmed list, only RPT 1

and RPT ALL are available.

y Even after restarting the unit or switching

one function to another, you can listen to music from the point where it’s last been

played.

y If you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,

it will close automatically.

MP3/WMA/FLAC

RPT 1

RPT DIR

RPT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

AUDIO CD

RPT 1

RPT ALL

RANDOM

OFF

Auto Play

AUDIO/MP3/WMA/FLAC CD is played automatically after disc tray is open and then closed.

Automatically switches to the CD function if disc tray is open and then closed when there is no disc in tray.

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Playing

repeatedly or

randomly

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

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Other Operations

Programmed Playback

The program function enables you to store your favorite les from any disc or USB device.

A program can contain 20 tracks/les for each media (CD, USB). Possible to save a total of 40 tracks/les.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control in stop status.

2. Press C/V on the remote control to select a track/file.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to save and select a

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next track/file.

4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files. (You can modify the list by pressing PRESET/FOLDER W/S to select the program number.)

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY once again.

To play the programmed list, press d/M after you make the list.

Note

When making or modifying the programmed list, REPEAT mode is off.

Deleting Programmed list

Deleting function only works in the edit mode.

1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control in stop status.

2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY or PRESET/FOLDER W/S repeatedly.

3. Press DELETE while a song is selected.

Note

y Programmed list is cleared in the case below.

- Removing the disc or the USB device.

- Deleting or recording music les in the USB device.

- Unplugging the power cord.

y Program is switched off in the case below.

- Changing to a different function.

- Turning off and on the unit.

Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)

While playing an MP3 le containing le information, you can display the information by pressing INFO.

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Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA/FLAC file

1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote

control repeatedly until a desired folder appears in the display window.

2. Press d/M to play it. The first file of the folder

will be played.

Note

y USB/CD Folders/Files are recognized as

below

ROOT

FOLDER1

FOLDER3

FOLDER4

FILE 3

FILE 4

FOLDER2

FOLDER5

FOLDER6

FILE 1

FILE 2

FILE 5

FILE 6

FILE 7

FOLDER7

FOLDER8

FILE 11

FILE 12

FILE 13

FILE 14

y If there is no le in a folder, the folder will not

appear.

y Folders will be presented as the following

order; ROOT

FOLDER1 FOLDER3 FOLDER7

FOLDER8 FOLDER5 FOLDER6

y File will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le

No.14 one by one.

y Files and folders will be presented in order

recorded and may be presented differently according to the record circumstances.

y *ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a

computer recognize the USB/CD is “ROOT”.

FOLDER

FILE

FILE 8

FILE 9

FILE 10

Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file

You can delete le, folder or format by pressing DELETE on the remote control. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only)

1. - Select the file you want to delete and press DELETE on the remote control.

- Select the folder you want to delete by pressing PRESET/FOLDER W/Son the remote control

and press DELETE on the remote control.

- Press and hold DELETE on the remote control

to format the USB device.

Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly

during selecting the MP3/WMA/FLAC file.

The display changes in the following order.

- DEL FILE : Deletes file

- DEL DIR : Deletes folder

- FORMAT : Formats USB

2. To delete file/folder or format, press d/M

on the remote control or unit.

If you want to exit the current mode,

press Z on the remote control or unit.

Caution

y Do not extract the USB device during

operation. (play, delete, etc.)

y Regular back up is recommended to prevent

data loss.

y The delete function may not be supported

according to the USB device.

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Turn off the sound temporarily

Press on the remote control to mute your sound.

You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the will appear in the display window.

To cancel it, press again or change the volume

level.

Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time, the unit will be turned off.

To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP once again.

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Note

y You can check the remaining time before the

unit is turned off.

y Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in

the display window.

Dimmer

Press DIMMER once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel it, press DIMMER again.

DEMO

In the power on state, Adjust the volume level of the main unit to minimum and then Press and hold FUNC. on the unit for about 7 seconds. The unit will display the each of functions in the display window.

To cancel the DEMO function, press and hold the FUNC. on the unit for about 7 seconds.

DISPLAY MODE

Whenever you press DISPLAY MODE, you can enjoy the spectrum change with 6 types in the display window.

Auto power down

This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the case were the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 20 minutes.

The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device using the analog inputs.

How to disconnect the wireless network connection or the wireless device

Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for more than 5 seconds.

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AUTO POWER On

This unit automatically turns on by an input source : LG TV or Bluetooth

If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit turns on and the unit will be connected your

Bluetooth device.

Note

y Depending on the connected device, this

function may not operate.

y Depending on the connected device, the unit

turns on but Bluetooth function may not be connected.

y If you disconnect Bluetooth connection by

this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is recommended to disconnect the connection before turning off the unit.

y If you try to connect to the “Music Flow

Bluetooth” app, Bluetooth function of this unit is turned on.

y If you turn on the unit using LG TV or

Bluetooth function, proper function of this unit is turned on.

y If you have already paired with this unit,

automatically this unit can turn on by an input source when this unit is turned off.

y If you turn off the unit by pressing the power

button for more than 5 seconds, Auto Power On function is disabled. To activate it, turn on the unit.

y To use this function, the main unit must be

registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth

device.

Auto function change

This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth and LG TV and then changes suitable function automatically.

When you try to connect Bluetooth device

When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device.

When LG TV is connected

When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.

Note

y This function is not available during recording

or deleting.

y This function only works with devices that

were previously connected.

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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 has interference from other electronic devices or you connect a Bluetooth device from a different room. 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.

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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) Codec : SBC

Listening to music stored on the BLUETOOTH devices

Pairing your unit and BLUETOOTH device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is activated on 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. Turn on the unit.

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 CM2760(XX)”.

Note

y XX means the last two digits of

Bluetooth address. For example, if your unit has a Bluetooth address such as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG

CM2760(08)” on your Bluetooth device.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device type,

some devices may have a different pairing process. Enter the PIN code (0000) as

needed.

y You can connect this unit with up to 3

Bluetooth devices simultaneously using the same method as described above, only in the Bluetooth function.

y The multi pairing connection is only

supported on Android or iOS devices. (Multi pairing connection may not be supported depending on the connected device specications.)

y Removable/detachable Bluetooth device

(Ex : Dongle etc.) will not support multi

pairing.

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3. When this unit has successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth button lights up blue and “PAIRED” will be appear on the display window. After a short amount of time, the

Bluetooth device name will be displayed.

Note

y “PAIRED” will momentarily appear on the

display when you connect other devices for multi pairing

y If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be

displayed.

4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.

Note

y When 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 certain situations as described 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.

y You should connect your Bluetooth device to

this unit again when you restart it.

y Even if this unit connected up to 3 Bluetooth

devices in the Bluetooth mode, you can play

and control music by using only one of the connected devices.

Note

y When this unit connected with multiple

Bluetooth devices, only one device which you are playing keeps Bluetooth connection when you change the function to the others.

y The sound may be interrupted when the

connection has interference from other electronic devices.

y You cannot control the Bluetooth device

with this unit.

y Depending on the type of the device, you may

not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

y You can enjoy wireless system using phone,

MP3, Notebook, etc.

y The more distance between the unit and

the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound

quality becomes.

y Bluetooth connection will be disconnected

when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets far from the unit.

y When Bluetooth connection is disconnected,

connect the Bluetooth device to the unit

again.

y When a Bluetooth device is not connected,

“BT READY” appears on the display window.

y When you use Bluetooth function,

adjust the volume to a proper level on the

Bluetooth device.

y If it is not in Bluetooth function, only one

device can be connected.

y If a Bluetooth device is connected when

using LG TV, LG TV is disconnected and the Bluetooth device is connected.

y When you connect Bluetooth device (iOS

device etc.) to this unit or operate the device, the volume level can be synchronized with each other.

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Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App

Note

Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit.

About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new features to this unit.

To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “Music Flow Bluetooth”

app.

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Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app onto your Bluetooth device.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through QR code

1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” 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 “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it.

3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” to start downloading

Bluetooth app.

4. Tap an icon for installation.

5. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the Internet.

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.

(Android OS)

2. Tap an icon for installation.

3. Tap an icon for downloading.

Note

y Make sure that your Bluetooth device is

connected to the internet.

y Make 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)”.

y Depending on area, QR code may not work.

Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

“Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit.

1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, and go to the main menu.

2. Tap [Menu] and select the unit you want.

3. If you want to get more information to operate, tap [Help] on the [Setting] menu.

Note

y “Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available

in the software version as follow;

- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)

y If you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for

operation, there would be some differences between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and the supplied remote control. Use the supplied remote control as necessary.

y Depending on the Bluetooth device, “Music

Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.

y After connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”

app, music may be output from your device. In this case, try connecting procedure again.

y If you operate the other applications or

change the settings on your Bluetooth device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may operate abnormally.

y When “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operates

abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and then try to connect again.

y Depending on the Smartphone's operating

system, you have some differences for “Music Flow Bluetooth” operation.

y Check Bluetooth setting on your Bluetooth

device if “Music Flow Bluetooth” app connection does not work well.

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Radio Operations

Listening to the radio

1. Press F on the remote control or FUNC. on the unit 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 C/V on the unit for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.

Manual tuning :

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Press TUNING -/+ on the remote control or

C/V on the unit repeatedly.

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

Improving poor FM reception

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

Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.

1. Press F on the remote control or FUNC. on the unit until FM appears in the display window.

2. Select the desired frequency by pressing TUNING -/+ on the remote control or C/V on the unit.

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control. A preset number will blink in the display window.

4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote control to select the preset number you want.

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control. The station is stored.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.

7. To listen to a preset station, press

PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote control.

1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control for two seconds. “ERASE ALL?” will flash up on the unit display.

2. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control to erase all the saved radio stations.

Seeing information about a Radio station

The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data System) facility. This shows information about the radio station being listened to. Press RDS/SET on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the various data types:

PS (Programme Service Name)

The name of the channel will appear in

the display.

PTY (Programme Type Recognition)

The programme type (e.g. Jazz or News) will appear in the display.

RT (Radio Text)

A text message contains special information from the broadcast station. This text may scroll across the display.

CT (Time controlled by the channel)

This shows the time as broadcast by the station.

You can search the radio stations by programme type by pressing RDS/SET on the remote control. The display will show the last PTY in use. Press PTY one or more times to select your preferred programme type. Press and hold TUNING -/+. The tuner will search automatically. When a station is found, the search will stop.

Deleting all the saved stations

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Sound adjustment

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound elds. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.

On Display Description

This program lends

POP

CLASSIC

ROCK

JAZZ

BASS BLAST

STANDARD

Note

y On some speakers, sound may not be heard

or heard in low sound depending on the sound mode.

y Maybe you need to reset the sound mode,

after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound track changed.

an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock, pop, jazz or classic concert.

Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect.

You can enjoy optimized sound.

Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, Tuner, PORTABLE)

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a function by pressing F on the remote control or FUNC. on the unit.

One track/file recording - You can record to USB after playing a track/file you want.

All tracks/files recording - You can record to USB after full stop status.

Programmed list recording - After showing the programmed list, you can record it to USB. (Refer to page 18)

3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the remote control.

4. To stop recording, press Z on the remote control or unit.

Pausing recording

During recording, press d/M on the remote control or unit to pause recording. Press it again to restart recording. (Only Tuner, PORTABLE)

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To select recording bit rate and speed

1. Press USB REC on the remote control for longer than 3 seconds.

2. Use C/V on the remote control or unit to select the bit rate.

3. Press USB REC on the remote control again to

select the recording speed.

4. Press C/V on the remote control or unit to select a desired recording speed : (AUDIO CD only)

X1 SPEED

- You can listen to music while recording it.

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X2 SPEED

- You can just record the music file.

5. Press USB REC on the remote control to finish

the setting.

The making of unauthorized copies of

copy-protected material, including computer

programs, les, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of

copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.

This equipment should not be used for such

purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

Note

y You can check the recording percentage rate

for the USB record on the display window during the recording. (MP3/WMA/FLAC CD

Only)

y During recording MP3/WMA/FLAC, there is no

sound.

y When you stop recording during playback, the

le that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Except MP3/WMA/FLAC les)

y Do not remove the USB device or turn off

the unit during USB recording. If does not, an incomplete le may be made and not deleted on PC.

y If USB recording does not work, the message

like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”, “NO REC” or “NO SUPPORT” is displayed on the display window.

y Multi card reader device or external HDD

cannot be used for USB recording.

y A le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when

you record for a long term.

y You may not store more than 2000 les.

y In case of the unsupported MP3/WMA/FLAC

le, the le recording may be stopped.

y It’ ll be stored as follows.

AUDIO CD MP3/WMA/FLAC

PORTABLE Tuner

Tuner : The current recording frequency is shown.

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Setting the Clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold CLOCK.

3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the

remote control.

- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00 (for a 24 hour display)

4. Press RDS/SET to confirm your selection.

5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the

remote control.

6. Press RDS/SET.

7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on

the remote control.

8. Press RDS/SET.

Setting the Clock through “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app on your Android device. (Refer to page 24)

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

Using your player as an alarm clock

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press and hold ALARM.

3. Press C/V on the remote control or unit

to change the hours and minutes and press RDS/SET to save.

4. Press C/V on the remote control or unit

to select function and press RDS/SET to save.

- Press C/V to select a memory No. when

you select Tuner and then, press RDS/SET. If there is no memory No., this step is skipped.

5. Press C/V on the remote control or unit

to change the volume and press RDS/SET to save. The clock icon “(“ shows that the alarm is

set.

Note

y If you set the clock, you can check the time

by pressing CLOCK even when the player is

turned off.

y You can set alarm after you set the clock.

y If you set the clock and alarm, you can check

the alarm icon “(“ by pressing CLOCK even when the player is turned off.

y If you set the clock and alarm, you can check

the alarm icon “(“ and setting information by pressing ALARM even when the unit is turned off.

y You can select ALARM on/off mode by

pressing ALARM.

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LG Sound Sync

You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo.

Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down, mute

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.

Note

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y You can also use the remote control of this

unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV's remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.

y If the connection fails, check the conditions of

this unit and your TV : power, function

y Make sure of the condition of this unit and the

connection in the cases below when using LG Sound Sync.

- Turned off the unit.

- Changing the function to the others.

- Disconnecting the wireless connection

caused by interference or a distance.

y The amount of time to turn off this unit is

different depending on your TV.

y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on

the manufacturers or models of your TV.

y If you connect LG Sound Sync when “Music

Flow Bluetooth“ app is connected, control through the app is available.

y If you turned off the unit directly by pressing

1/! (Power), LG Sound Sync will be disconnected. To use this function again, you should reconnect the TV and the unit.

y If an LG TV is connected when using

Bluetooth, Bluetooth is disconnected and the LG TV is connected.

y If you try to change the function on using

the LG TV function, volume will be change according to the LG TV volume level.

1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the

remote control.

2. Press F on the remote control or FUNC. on the unit until LG TV function is selected.

3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the sound through this unit : TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]

“PAIRED” appears on the display window for

about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV” on the display window if connecting normally between this unit and your TV.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause & Correction

y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,

DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again. The unit does not work properly.

No Power.

No sound.

The unit does not start playback.

y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,

Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.

y Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.

y The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.

y Check whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other

electronic devices.

y Check whether you select right function. Press F and check the selected

function.

y Check to see if the speakers are connected to the unit correctly.

y An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.

y No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.

y The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to page 34)

y The disc is inserted upside down. Place the disc with the label or printed side

facing upwards.

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Troubleshooting

Radio stations cannot be tuned in properly.

The remote control does not work properly.

LG Sound Sync does not work.

y The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. Connect the antenna securely.

y The signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station manually.

y No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared. (when being

tuned by scanning preset channels) Preset some radio stations, see page 26

for details.

y The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within

about 23 ft (7 m).

y There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove the

obstacle.

y The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with

new ones.

y Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.

y Check connection of LG Sound Sync.

y Check sound setting of your TV and this unit.

Appendix32

Main unit

General

Power requirements Refer to the main label.

Refer to the main label.

Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 170 mm x 230 mm x 276 mm

Net Weight Approx. 2.2 kg

Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Inputs

Portable in (PORT. IN) 0.4 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1

Tuner

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

Networked standby : 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.)

Appendix

Amplier (RMS Output power)

Total 160 W

Front 80 W (4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10 % THD)

System

Frequency response 80 to 20,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB

Dynamic range 75 dB

Bus Power Supply (USB)

5 V 0 500 mA

Speakers

Front

Type 3 Way 3 Speaker

Impedance 4 Ω

Rated Input Power 80 W

Max. Input Power 160 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 127 mm x 295 mm x 240 mm

Net Weight Approx. 3.36 kg

y Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

Appendix 33

Appendix

Appendix34

Maintenance

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.

Appendix

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.

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

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for old vinyl records.

Trademarks and Licenses

Bluetooth wireless technology is a system which

allows radio contact between electronic.

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.

LG FA173BT User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Getting Started

Unique Features

Accessories

Playable file Requirement

Music file requirement

Compatible USB Devices

USB device requirement

Remote control

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Connecting to speakers

Connecting the speakers to the unit

Connecting

Optional Equipment Connection

USB Connection

PORT. IN Connection

Basic Operations

CD/USB Operations

Auto Play

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Other Operations

Programmed Playback

Deleting Programmed list

Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)

Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA/FLAC file

Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file

Turn off the sound temporarily

Sleep Timer Setting

Dimmer

DEMO

DISPLAY MODE

Auto power down

AUTO POWER On

Auto function change

Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Listening to music stored on the BLUETOOTH devices

Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App

Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your Bluetooth Device

Radio Operations

Listening to the radio

Improving poor FM reception

Presetting the Radio Stations

Seeing information about a Radio station

Deleting all the saved stations

Sound adjustment

Advanced Operations

Recording to USB

To select recording bit rate and speed

Setting the Clock

Setting the Clock through “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

Using your player as an alarm clock

LG Sound Sync

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Main unit

Appendix

Speakers

Maintenance

Handling the Unit

Notes on Discs

Trademarks and Licenses