LG MCT436-A0U Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mini Hi-Fi System

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

MCT436 (MCT436, MCS436F, MCS436W)

P/NO : MFL67233801

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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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUC T 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 over heating. 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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
su 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: 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. Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

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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 shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects  lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
5 Unique Features
5 Accessories
5 Playable fi le Requirement
5 – MP3/WMA music fi le requirement
5 – Compatible USB Devices
6 – USB device requirement
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
10 Rear panel

2 Connecting

11 Connecting to speakers
11 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
11 Antenna Connection
12 Optional Equipment Connection
12 – AUX In Connection
12 – USB Connection

16 Sound adjustment
16 – Setting the surround mode
17 – Setting the USER EQ
17 Advanced Operations
17 – Listening to music from your external

device
17 – Recording to USB
18 – To select recording bit rate and speed

4 Troubleshooting

19 Troubleshooting

5 Appendix

20 Specifi cations
22 Maintenance
22 – Handling the Unit
22 – Notes on Discs
22 Trademarks and Licenses

3 Operating

13 Basic Operations
13 – CD/USB Operations
13 – Selecting a folder
13 Other Operations
13 – Programmed Playback
13 – Displaying fi le information

(ID3 TAG)
13 – Turn off the sound temporarily
13 – DEMO
14 – AUTO DJ playback
14 – Setting the Clock
14 – Sleep Timer Setting
14 – Dimmer
15 – Using your player as an alarm clock
15 Radio Operations
15 – Listening to the radio
15 – Presetting the Radio Stations
16 – Deleting all the saved stations
16 – Improving poor FM reception

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Unique Features

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

AUTO DJ

Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote Control (1) Battery (1)

FM antenna (1) AM antenna (1)

Playable fi le
Requirement

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MP3/WMA music fi le
requirement

MP3/ WMA  le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows :

ySampling Frequency : 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), 32 - 48

kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : 32 - 320 kbps (MP3), 40 - 320 kbps

(WMA)

yMaximum  les : Under 999

yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yCD-ROM  le format : ISO9660/ JOLIET

yWe recommend that you use “Easy-CD Creator”,

which creates an ISO 9660  le system.

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.

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USB device requirement

y Devices which require additional program

installation when you have connected it to a

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computer, are not supported.

y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than

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 is not supported when the total

number of  les is 1 000 or more.

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 PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

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Remote
control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on
the rear of the Remote Control,
and insert one (size AAA)
battery with 4 and 5 matched
correctly.

• • • • • • a • • • • •

POWER : Switches the unit ON
or OFF.

EQ : You can choose sound
impressions.

LG EQ : You can select a Natural
or Local Specialization equalizer
e ect.

OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and
closes the disc tray.

• • • • • • b • • • • •

PRESET/FOLDER W/S:

Searches for a folder of MP3/
WMA  les. When a CD/ USB
containing MP3/ WMA  les in
several folders is being played,
press PRESET/FOLDER W/S
selects to the folder you want to
play. Choose a ‘preset number’
for a radio station.

FUNCTION : Selects the
function and input source.

VOLUME W/S : Adjusts speaker
volume.

MUTE : Mutes the sound.

@

• • • • • • c • • • • •

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn
o automatically at a speci ed
time.
(Dimmer : The display window
will be darkening by half.)

INFO : Checks information about
your music. MP3  les often
come with tags. The tag gives
the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.

REPEAT : Listens to your tracks
repeatedly or randomly.

TUN. -/+ : Selects the radio
station.

Cc/vV

Search) :

- Skips Fast backward or
Forward.

- Searches for a section within a
track.

: Stops playback or recording.

Z

(Play/Pause) : Starts or

d/M

pauses playback.

PROGRAM/MEMO :

- For storing radio stations if you

have saved radio stations using
PROGRAM/MEMO, you can
scroll through them and select
one.

- Listens to your tracks in any
order.

REC : USB direct recording.

X

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AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ
mode.

D.SKIP : Chooses a desired CD.

(Skip/

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Front panel

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