LG M31 User Manual
PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: M31
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice for improvement.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution
- The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
- Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play appliance.
- Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation ex-
posure.
Industry Canada requirement
- This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme qa la norme à
NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 interfer- ence 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 Authorized Service Center for help.
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.
You could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
- This MP3 player is for use only with UL listed personal computers
that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card
cage accessory.
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.
- The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly
handled of disposed of.
- Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by LG.
- Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only the rechargeable lithium battery with Amperex Technology Ltd. or
LG, Part No.(GB-S10-422339-0400) having the cell, 422339. Use of
Another Cell May Present a Risk of Fire or Explosion.
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 product is manufactured to comply with the
EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
The working life of this product is 7 years
since the date of purchase.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS OWNER MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED
TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions.
- All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions.
- The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions.
- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
- For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;and like.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use
liquid cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer is 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 should 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 ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
- Important Safety Instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized 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 particu-
larly 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 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 power- supply 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.
Safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Name of each component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Before installing the operating program . . . . . . . . . . .8
About LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Installation of the Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . .9
View the manulal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Conntecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
To connect the player to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To disconnect the player from the PC . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To charge the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To download files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Turning on/off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Home menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Reset feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Music playing screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching a music file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Skipping to the next or previous music file . . . . . . . .13
Playing the music files in a folder of the browser . . . .14
File error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FM radio reception (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
FM radio reception screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Deleting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting Preset/Non-Preset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Scanning the FM radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording FM radio broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Listening to the recorded file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playlist function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Playing a file in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adding a file to the playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Deleting a playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Now Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Now Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Settings menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Operating Setup feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EQ (Sound effect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Radio (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recording Quality (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Additional information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Running firmware updater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Running recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Supported file specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Table of Contents
Please follow the safety tips closely to reduce the risk of accidents or damage to equipment.
Safety instructions are divided into Warning and Caution.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible place.
Do not use the player when the rain is pouring
down and thunderstorms produce lightning.
Do not use this product while driving.
Do not operate the Player near water, dust, or
soot.
Not following the safety tips may result
in a light accident or damage.
Not following the safety tips may result
in death or serious injury.
Do not use the earphones loud while
walking,especially on the crosswalks.
Stop using earphones or lower the volume
when you have ringing in your ears.
Careful that headphones or earphones do not
slip into the subway doors or automatic doors.
Listening to the music loud for a long time may
compromise your hearing ability.
Do not use earphones while riding bicycles
and motor cycles or driving a car.
Check the volume before using headphones.
If headphones are used at high volume for
more than 30 minutes, it may result in noise
induced hearing damage.
Do not place the player near a magnet or within the
magnetic field.
Note that the player may malfunction in an electrostatic environment.
Do not disconnect the USB and turn off the player
while the USB is connected. Otherwise, the data
may get lost.
Back up important data. (Note that the manufacturer
is not responsible for the loss of major data caused
by the user's mistake.)
Do not insert a metallic object (coins or hair pins,
etc.) or flammable objects in the product.
Do not drop such objects on the product either.
Do not place an object on the product.
Keep this product away from heat.
Clean the Player with soft cloth.
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the product.
Do not drop an object or give shock on the
product.
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Safety tips
General information
Features
Removable Storage Device
You can easily copy and paste files to the player using Windows
Explorer.
Built-in Slide USB
You can transfer your data straight to your PC without any adapters or
cables. Just push the slide USB switch to reveal a built-in USB connector and plug into the USB port on your computer.
Support USB 2.0 full speed
The user can download files at a fast speed with a built-in USB connector.
FM reception
(See on the page 23 ‘Optional by Models’)
With auto frequency selection feature, the user can conveniently listen
to FM radio broadcasting.
Firmware upgrading
You can upgrade your firmware to the newest one.
DRM feature
This player supports Portable Device DRM(PDDRM).
The DRM-enabled music file is encrypted so that editing the ID3 tag
and lyrics is impossible.
Note
What is the DRM? The DRM refers to the technologies and services
that prevent unauthorized use of the digital contents and that protect
the related parties of the intellectual property rights.
Playlist
You can listen to music by selecting a music file you want.
Package contents
M31
Earphones
Quick setup
guide
- The contents of the product are subject to change without prior
notice for functional improvement.
How to use the clip
You can attach the clip to the player depending on your taste and
need by pressing it to the player as shown below.
Belt clip
Software CD
The player with the belt clip attached
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Name of each component
1 Display screen
2 Hold switch
3 5-way button
• OK: Confirms selected menus
• + / -: Adjusts volume in music/radio mode
Searches menu lists/files/channels
•
mm//MM
: Operates as REW/FF button
4 • PLAY/PAUSE (BX)
• REC (FM Recording)
• Power On/Off
5 Menu button
6 RESET hole
7 Slide USB switch
8 USB protection cover
How to use the 5-way button
You can use the button in 5 directions depending on
function.
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Before installing the operating program
Check the specifications of your PC before using
the Player.
Minimum system requirements
- CD-ROM Drive
- Pentium ΙΙΙ or higher level CPU / 128MB or larger memory
- 300MB or larger hard disc space, 800 X 600 mode
- Hi-color (16 bit) or higher level video card, Sound card
Operating environment
- The MTP mode is applied to the PC equipped with Windows XP
(SP1) or higher-version OS or the Windows Media Player 10/11.
To the lower-version OS, the MSC mode is applied.
Windows Media Player 10/11
- You can download the file using Synchronize with Windows Media
Player 10/11 menu.
- For more information, see the Help menu of Windows Media Player
10/11.
LG Media Center
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Windows Media Player 10/11/ Internet Explorer 6.0
- Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer will be
automatically installed during installation of the LG Media Center. Internet connection must be connected in order to install Internet Explorer.
About LG Media Center
The LG Media Center program is an integrated data
management program developed for users to more
conveniently use the MP3 player.
Features of the LG Media Center
You can efficiently manage music, video, and photo files through the
Media Library rule and download them to the MP3 player.
Installing LG Media Center
1 Insert the operation program CD into the CD-ROM.
2 Select [LG Media Center].
3 Read the License Agreement. Select the check box and click [Next].
4 Select the installation path and click [Next].
Installing software
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