LG MF-FM37F2R, MF-FM37F2Y User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: FM37

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.

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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.

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 exposure.

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 working life of this product is 7 years since the date of purchase.

This product is manufactured to in compliance with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

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PLAYER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REGULATORY INFORMATION

FCC Part 15

This product 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 when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, you are 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 product and receiver.

-Connect the product 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 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.

-MP3 player is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory.

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.

Warning

-The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or 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.

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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 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 manufacturers 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 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.

-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 product.

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.

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PLAYER Features

Portable Data Storage

Easy storage and transfer of any file type.

USB 1.1 and 2.0

You can download files at a fast speed. (USB 2.0 high speed)

FM Reception (Option by models)

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

LG 3D Sound

3D sound effects, low tones, and low frequency sound provide greater sound quality.

Text Viewer

Convenient display of text files (.txt) for reading on the go.

Photo Viewer

Store and display photos on the vivid display for entertaining slide shows.

2.4" Color TFT LCD

Photos and video are reproduced in vivid detail on the highly portable 260,000 color TFT LCD.

Touch screen

You can use the menus and functions of MP3 player by touching the LCD.

File Format Flexibility

-Music: MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV (ADPCM), ASF

-Video: LG AVI/ LG WMV (MP3 player can only play the video files downloaded via LG Media Center.)

-Photo: JPG

-Text: TXT

Media Device(MTP) Mode / Removable

Disk(MSC) Mode

What is the Media Device(MTP) mode?

The MTP stands for the Media Transfer Protocol. It applies the latest technology defined by Microsoft to support multimedia devices.

-Windows XP / SP1 or higher OS, and Windows Media Player 10.

-To use the MSC mode, select the MSC mode in the PC Connection Setting menu.

-If the Windows OS does not support the MTP, the player will function in the MSC mode although the player is set in the MTP mode (Select the MSC mode for the USB in the setup menu for Windows 98 SE/ ME).

What is the Removable Disk(MSC) mode?

The MSC stands for the Mass Storage Class. The device in MSC mode functions like a portable memory.

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PLAYER	Table of Contents

Before operation

Safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 General information of MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Name of each component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation

Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13 Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16 Converting video file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Charging the MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Operation

Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Playing screen of each mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23 Initial setting of Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-29 Playing movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-33 Viewing photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-36 Listening to the FM radio (Option by models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-40 Viewing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-43 Checking up all files/ Playing a game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-47 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50

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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 Warning may result in death or serious

injury.

Warnings

Caution

Cautions

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

Keep this product away from heat.

Note that MP3 player may malfunction in an electrostatic environment.

Use the AC adapter shipped with the product for the safety purposes.

Do not place MP3 player near a magnet or within the magnetic field.

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

Clean this product with soft cloth.

Don’t listen to music for a long time. It may

damage your hearing.

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

Disconnect the AC adapter and the cable in case of a lightning or thunder. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may occur.

Do not use this product while driving.

Do not insert a metallic object (metal stick or hair pins, etc) or flammable objects in the product. Do not drop such objects on the product either.

Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the product.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while operating MP3 player after connecting MP3 player to your PC with USB cable. 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 your mistake)

Do not place an object on the product.

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PLAYER	General information of MP3 player
Converting video file		Package contents

MP3 player can be only played the video files downloaded via LG Media Center.

For details about download, see the Help menu [Converting video file] on LG Media Center.

PC Connection Setting

Media Device(MTP) Mode

You should download music files via LG Media Center or Windows Media Player 10 or higher.

You should download video, photo, and text files via LG Media Center.

You can copy data files to the Data folder. (You can’t see the data folder in your MP3 player.)

Removable Disk(MSC) Mode

You can copy the Media file to the Removal Disc. (But you should download video files via LG Media Center.)

Supplying Power via USB

-If the battery status is low when connecting MP3 player to your PC with USB cable MP3 player may not be connected for a few minutes.

-If the battery is fully discharged, the LCD turns off for a few minutes even during connecting.

-If your PC is suspended, MP3 player is also suspended.

-If MP3 player is suspended, the LCD turns off and the charging stops. After an hour, MP3 player turns off automatically.

MP3 player

USB cable

AC adapter

Earphones

Quick Setup Guide	Software CD
	(Including a
	detailed manual)

-The images inserted herein are examples to make users understand the more easily and may be little bit different from the real product.

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

-Radio function is optional depending on the models.

-An AC adapter may not be supplied depending on the models.

-Contact with one of call centers supplied with this quick setup guide to buy an AC adapter.

Option by models

Model name	FM Radio	AC adapter
MF-FM37S	O	X
MF-FM37E	X	X
MF-FM37F	O	O
MF-FM37Y	X	O

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Name of each component

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6

2

5

3

4

1	Microphone hole/ RESET button	4	USB port
2	Record (REC) button	5	LCD (*Touch screen)
3	Earphone jack	6	• Power on/off switch ( )
			• Hold switch (		)

* Precautions in using the touch screen

Use the touch screen with clean and dry hands.

-In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch screen before using. Do not press the touch screen hard to make it work.

-If you apply too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch screen. Touch the point 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 screen. It can cause malfunctions.

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Before installing the operating program

Check the specifications of your PC before using MP3 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 or higher. To the lower-version OS, the MSC mode is applied.

Windows Media Player 10

-You can download the file using Synchronize with Windows Media Player 10 menu.

-For more information, see the Help menu of Windows Media Player 10.

LG Media Center

-Windows 2000/XP

-Windows Media Player 10 or higher / 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.

-The LG Media Center is recommended for MTP mode.

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, photo, and text files through the Media Library rule and download them to the MP3 player.

Contents Service menu

-Music Store: Music purchase, Streaming service

-Media Cast: Music, vide, broadcasting service

purchase (Period-based service)

-For more information, see the Help menu of the program or visit www.lge.com.

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Installing LG Media Center

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

2Select [LG Media Center].

3Follow the displayed instructions.

4Read the License Agreement. Select the check box and click [Next].

5 Select the installation path and click [Next].

6 Click [Install] to start installation.

7 After finishing the installation, click [Finish].

8Click [Start] k [All Programs] k [LG Media Center] k [LG Media Center] to start the program.

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

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PLAYER	Installing software
Installing Win98SE MSC Device		Installation of the Adobe Acrobat
Driver		Reader

1Execute LGE203053 inst.bat under Drivers k Win98SE folder in the CD-ROM.

2Reboot the PC and connect the MP3 player to the USB port.

3The installed device driver can be used as a portable disc in the Windows Explorer.

4Check the installation status in System Properties as shown below.

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

2Select [Adobe Acrobat Reader].

3 Follow the displayed instructions.

View the manual

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

2Select [Manual].

3 You can see the manual.

You must install the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the manual.

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To connect the USB cable

1Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and the other to the USB port of MP3 player.

- Check whether both ends are correctly plugged in.

2If the USB device is normally recognized after the cable is connected, the “USB connected” and firmware version appear on LCD.

3In case of a correct connection, an icon will be displayed on the task bar of the PC.

-The icon shapes on the task bar may differ depending on the OS of the PC.

Note

-The MP3 player may not operate properly because of other USBs connected to the PC.

-You can not use the touch screen when the USB device is connected.

To disconnect the USB Cable

Media Device(MTP) mode

Disconnect the USB cable from the PC after checking whether a file is transferring.

If the file is transferring, disconnect it after the transfer is completed.

Removable Disk(MSC) mode

This feature is to safely remove MP3 player from the PC after uploading or downloading the files.

1Double-click on the Remove Hardware icon on the task bar of the PC.

2Click [Stop] when the window appears.

3 Click [OK].

4After a message that the large-capacity USB storage can be safely removed is displayed, remove MP3 player from the PC.

-If the USB cable is disconnected while storing or deleting the file, the data may get lost.

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PLAYER	Connecting to the PC

To download files - MTP mode

MP3 player will be recognized as a mobile device, not a mass storage, and will interwork with the Windows Media Player 10 or higher

1Check whether the device is connected through the MTP mode.

-[Settings] of Home Menu k [General] k

[PC Connection Setting] k [Media Device (MTP)]

2Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and the other to the USB port of MP3 player.

-Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly plugged in.

3The window “MTP Media Player” appears in the PC. 1) a. “Synchronize media files to this device” k “OK”

b. “Manual” k “Finish”

c. Drag the synchronizing files to the left window.

d. Click “Start Sync”.

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2) a. “Take no action” k “OK”

b. Click “LGE MTP PLAYER-FM37”.

- Data folder: You can download or upload all data files.

- Media folder:You can download only the file that Windows Media Player 10 or higher supports.

4 Drag the file to copy to the potable media drive.

To download files - MSC mode

1Check whether the device is connected through the MSC mode.

-[Settings] of Home Menu k [General] k

[PC Connection Setting] k Removable Disk (MSC)

2Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and the other to the USB port of MP3 player.

-Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly plugged in.

3Check whether a new drive has been added in the Windows Explorer in the PC.

-The drive name may differ depending on the OS.

4Drag the file to copy to the removable disc drive.

-Disconnecting the USB cable while the file is being copied may cause malfunction of MP3 player.

-MP3 player will be charged when connected to the PC through the USB cable.

-Download video files from LG Media Center.

-Download the JANUS DRM-applied files through the Windows Media Player 10 or higher, or LG Media Center (MTP Mode only)

-Download X-Sync DRM-applied files through the LG Media Center.

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To download files - LG Media Center

4 [Music] k [Send to the Connected Device]

You can download from MP3 player the files you want via LG Media Center.

For details, see the Help menu on LG Media Center.

-You can check the downloaded files in the Music, Video, Photo, or Document folder.

-OGG files only are supported in MSC mode.

1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and the other to the USB port of MP3 player. - Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly

plugged in.

2Execute the LG Media Center and then click [Add Library].

5 Drag the files to the [Send to the Connected Device].

3 [Add file] k Selecting the downing file (Ex: Music file)

6 Click [Transmission Waiting List] k [Start sync].

k [Start] k [Ok] k [Close]

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