LG LPC-54 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Portable CD Cassette
Recorder

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

ENGLISH

MODEL

LPC54 (LPC54)

P/NO : MFL61543969

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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 be never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product 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. 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. Visible
laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall 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.
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.

The marking of the apparatus is located on the bottom of the apparatus.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safe 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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Safety Precaution

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Note:

• Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet if you do not to use for an
extended period of time.

• To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if
you do not plan to use the unit for an extended period of time.

• When the batteries are weak, replace all the batteries with new ones.

• While the AC power cord connect to the wall outlet, the batteries are not
worn out.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

1. Connect one end of the AC power cord (included) to the AC IN socket

located at the backside of your unit.

2. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

AC Power Cord Connection

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Power Source

1. Press and open the battery cover.

2. Put six “C” (R14) batteries (not supplied) into the compartment making sure

the 3 and # are correctly positioned.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Battery Installation

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Power Source
Main Unit
Listening to the Radio
Listening to CDs

Using a USB device
Listening to music from your portable player

Listening to cassette tapes
Recording to TAPE
Recording to USB
Setting the Clock
Troubleshooting
Specifications

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Handle

VOLUME Control

Headphone jack
A warning that excessive sound
pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing
loss.

CLOCK

For setting the clock and
checking the time.

• 11/

]]

Power on/off

•

xx

CLEAR/ PRESET- button

• EQ/

Sound quality adjustment
You can choose sound
impressions.

XDSS

.

Extreme Dynamic Sound
System Reinforce the treble,
bass and surround effect.

ST/MONO- button

• . bb BACKWARD
BB > FORWARD

- SKIP/ SEARCH / TUNING /
TIME + button

•

BB//[[]]

PRESET + button

• FUNCTION button

[CD, USB, TAPE, PORTABLE,FM, AM]

•

zz / XX

button
Recording (Recording to USB)/
Pausing

• REPEAT.SET.PROG- button

Use when playing a cassette
tape.

•

XX

Pausing

• x

//ZZ

Stop/ Eject

•

mm//MM

Searching

•

bb

Playing

•

zz

Recording

ANTENNA

USB Connector

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Main Unit

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Listening to the radio - More you can do

Looking for radio stations automatically

1 Press and hold TUNING - / + on the unit for more than 0.5 second.
2 The tuner will scan automatically and stop when it finds a radio station.

Deleting all the saved stations

1 Press and hold

xx

CLEAR on the unit for two seconds. “CLEAR” shows.

2 Press

xx

CLEAR on the unit to erase all the saved stations.

Improving poor FM reception

Press and hold ST/MONO- on the unit. This will change the tuner from stereo
to mono and usually improve the reception.

Listening to the Radio

FUNCTION
TUNING -/+

PROG -

PRESET -/+

PROG -

PRESET -/+

ON UNIT

PORT.IN

The player can be used to play
the music from many types of
portable player.

ZZ

PUSH OPEN

You can use it when inserting
or removing CDs.

TIMER

With the TIMER function you
can turn CD,USB and TUNER
on or off at a desired time.

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1. Select FM or AM (optional)

2. Select the radio station

3. To ‘save’ a radio station:

A preset number will show in the display.

4. Select the preset number

5. To confirm press: Up to 50 radio stations can

be saved. (FM: 30, AM: 20)

6. To select a ‘saved’ station

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