LG MF-FM12E5K, MF-FM12E1W, MF-FM12K User Manual

Table of Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . 6

CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Industry Canada requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT . . . . . . . . 10 FCC Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the neck strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Name of each component . . . . . . . . . 13

Front/Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Side/Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before installing the operating program . . . . 14 LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 LG Lyrics Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installing and running firmware updater . . . . 18 Installing Win98SE Device Driver . . . . . . . . . 21 Installation of the Music Therapy . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the removeble storage device . . . . . . . 25

Replacing firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Upgrading Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . 27

Battery Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Inserting battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting the player to the PC . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disconnecting the player from the PC . . . . . . 28

Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Turning on/off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Home menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Music playing screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Speed search of the play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To search the next or previous music file . . . 32

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Playback time information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bookmark feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing the music list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing the recording list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 File error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Music therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FM radio reception (Option) . . . . . . . 35

FM radio reception screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Preset/Non Preset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Searching the FM radio stations . . . . . . . . . . 36 Storing FM radio frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Set/Cancel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Stereo/Mono switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Recording FM radio broadcasting . . . . . . . . . 38 Listening to the radio recorded file . . . . . . . . 38

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Voice and hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Listening to the voide recorded file . . . . . . . . 40

External Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting to an external device. . . . . . . . . . 41 Recording through an external device . . . . . . 41 Playback of external recorded file . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting lower features . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setup mode screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Operating Setup feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Screen layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Radio (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 General setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Running Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the application program . . . . . 49

LG Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Auto Firmware updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 LG Lyrics Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 View the manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Installation of the Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . 50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Supported File Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

http://www.lge.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Features

Removable disk

You can copy and store files on the Windows Explorer.

LGE FM 12 with sliding USB connect is convenient to connect to PC without separate USB cable.

Support USB 2.0 full speed

The user can download files at a fast speed.

Encoding

Through Line-in port of the player, the user can encode music to the MP3 player format.

FM reception (See on the page 12 'Options By Model')

With auto frequency selection feature, the user can conveniently listen to FM radio broadcasting.

Text viewer

The text viewer feature is convenient for listening to music or studying a foreign language.

Firmware upgrading

You can upgrade your firmware to the newest one.

Music therapy

The music therapy feature helps user refresh, sleep better, and concentrate better with music with special functions or good for health.

The music therapy feature may not be provided depending on the product model.

DRM feature

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.

This product supports Portable Device DRM(PDDRM).

The DRM-enabled music file is encrypted so that editing the ID3 tag and lyrics is impossible.

Important safety instructions

Please follow the safety instructions closely to reduce the risk of accidents or damage to equipment. Safety instructions are divided into Warning and Attention.

Keep this manual in an easily accessible place.

Not following the instruction may result in a light accident or damage.

Not following the instruction may result in death or serious injury.

Do not place an object on the product.

Keep this product away from heat.

Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the product.

Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust.

Do not use this product while driving.

Do not drop an object or give shock on the product.

Clean the Player with soft cloth.

Do not operate the Player near water, dust, or soot.

Important safety instructions

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 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 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.

Do not disconnect the USB cable. Do not turn off the player while the USB cable 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.)

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 a headphone. If headphones are used at high volume for more than 30 minutes, it may result in noiseinduced hearing damage.

Important safety instructions

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 set 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 manufactureris 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 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 instructions have been adhered to.

-Important Safety 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. 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.

Important safety instructions

-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 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.

Important safety instructions

Warning

-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this aappliance to rain or moisture.

WAR NING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NO T OPEN

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

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

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 inaccordance 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 Authorized Service Center for help.

Important safety instructions

FCC Warning

-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 facili-

ties 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 with the same or equivalent type recommended by LG. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Package contents

Main body	Line-in cable	USB cable

Quick setup guide	Software CD	Battery
Quick setup guide	Software CD	(AAA-type 1EU)
		(AAA-type 1EU)

Neck strap

Earphones

-Contents of the product are subject to change without prior notice for functional improvement.

•Options By Model

Model Names	FM	Voice Recording	Line-
Model Names	FM	Voice Recording	in
			in
MF-FM12S	O	O	O

MF-FM12E	X	O	O

Connecting the neck strap

To connect the neck strap to the unit

1.Turn the lower part of neck strap in the direction of arrows and detach it from the upper part.

2 . Put a neck strap string into the ring of the main

unit and put the lower part into the string as arrow shows.

3 . When the main unit and neck strap are con-

nected, attach the lower part of neck strap to the upper part by inserting and turning.

Name of each component

Front/Rear view

1. ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE

2 . B-MARK (Bookmark)/Repeat

3 . REC

4 . MIC (microphone)

5 . Earphones connector

6 . MENU/ Select button

-Goes to Home menu (upon pressing the button for two seconds or longer.)

7 . REW / Search button

8 . FF / Search button

9 . Volume Control

10 . Display

11 . Neck strap holder

Side/Rear view

1. Sliding USB bar

2 . USB connector

3 . HOLD

4 . Battery Cover

Installing software

Before installing the operating program

Check the specifications of your PC before using LG portable Flash MP3 Player.

Minimum system requirements

-CD ROM Drive

-Pentium 3 or higher level CPU / 128MB or larger memory

-100MB or larger hard disk space, 800 X 600 mode

-Hi-color (16 bit) or higher level vide card, Sound card

LG Media Center

•Windows 2000 : Windows Media Player 9 or higher / Direct X 8.1 or higher / Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

•Windows XP : Windows Media Player 10 or higher / Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

-Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer will be automatically installed during installation of the LG Media Center. Internet Explorer is only installed on an internet enabled PC.

LG Lyrics Center

- Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

Music therapy

-Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, Windows Media Player 9 or higher

LG Media Center

1.Insert the operation program CD into the CD ROM.

2 . Select the LG Media Center.

3 . Follow the displayed instructions.

4 . Read the License Agreement. Select the checkbox, and click on [Next] button.

Installing software

5 . Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button.

6 . Click on [Install] button to start installation.

7 . During installation of the LG Media Center, the user can install the Windows Media Player and the Internet Explorer for the operating environment.

8 . After finishing the installation, click on [Finish] button.

9 . Click on Start > All Programs > LG Media Center to start the program.

Installing software

LG Lyrics Center

5 . Click on [Next] button.

1.Insert the operation program CD into the CD ROM.

2 . Select the LG Lyrics Center.

3 . Follow the displayed instructions.

6 . Read the License Agreement, and select the checkbox.

4 . Select the language and click on [OK] button.

LG MF-FM12E5K, MF-FM12E1W, MF-FM12K User Manual

Installing software

7 . Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button.

10 . Windows media format installation screen will appear. Click on [Yes] button.

8 . Program installation will start.

9 . Click on [Yes] button.

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