LG LFA840 User Manual

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MODEL : LFA840

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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 PREVENTFIRE 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 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.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the
product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.

Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifica­tion is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Phone: [phone].

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Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provid­ed plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace­ment of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Copyrights

 Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are

advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are
making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlaw­ful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy­right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless other­wise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disas­sembly is prohibited.

 CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVI-

SION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCTAND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THATTHE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFI­NITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

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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

Setting up 5
About Player 6
About Remote control 7
Listening to CDs 8
iPod Docking 8
Listening to the radio 9
Listening to music from your portable player 9
Playing music using USB 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

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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Setting up

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Connect the speaker cables to the player

Cables from the left-hand speaker connect to the terminal marked L
(left) + (plus) and - (minus). Cables from the right-hand speaker are
connected to the terminal marked R (right) + (plus) and - (minus).
To connect the cable to the player, press each of the four square
plastic finger pads on the rear of the player. The connector will open
ready to receive a cable.

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Fit the AM loop aerial to its stand

Connect the AM loop aerial to the player.

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Connect the FM aerial

The reception will be at its best when the two loose ends of the aerial
are in a straight line and horizontal.

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Plug the power plug into a wall socket

Be careful of the following

Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the
*speaker duct.
*speaker duct : Aholl for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).

Put the battery in the remote control

Make sure that the + (plus) and - (minus) on the
battery (size AAA) match those on the remote
control.

Speaker decoration

This part of the device is made just
for design attraction.