LG ND8520 User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

MUSIC IN STYLE

DOCKING SPEAKER

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

ND8520

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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

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)

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.

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.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and

(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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NOTE: This equipment 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 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 o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specic operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.

Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc.1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Clis, NJ 07632

TEL. : [phone]

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s 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 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
the 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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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
5 Main Features
5 – Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad
5 – AirPlay®
5 – Portable In
5 – USB Playback
5 – Alarm
5 – Radio(FM)
5 – Time Sync
5 – LG Bluetooth Remote
5 Accessories
5 Introduction
5 – Symbol Used in This Manual
6 Playable File Requirement
6 – MP3/WMA Music File Requirement
6 – Compatible USB Devices
6 – USB Device Requirement
7 Remote Control
8 Front Panel
8 Back Panel
9 Top Panel
9 How to Affix the Ferrite Core
10 Control Panel
11 Setting the Clock
11 – Setting the Clock Automatically
11 – Setting the Clock Manually

2 Operating

12 Basic Operations
12 – iPod/iPhone/iPad Operation
12 – Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
13 – Using AirPlay
23 – USB Operation
24 – Listening to Music from Your External

Device
24 – How to Affix the Ferrite Core
25 Radio Operations
25 – Antenna Connection
25 – Listening to the Radio
25 – Presetting the Radio Stations
25 – Deleting All the Saved Stations
25 – Improving Poor FM Reception
26 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Technology
26 – Listening to Music of a Bluetooth

Device
27 – Using Bluetooth App
29 Other Operations
29 – Using Your Unit as an Alarm Clock
29 – Activate and Deactivate the Alarm

Timer
29 – Stop Alarm Ring
29 – Snoozing
29 – Resume Playback
30 – Playing Repeatedly or Randomly

(USB only)
30 – Dimmer
30 – Sleep Timer Setting
30 – Setting the Sound Mode
30 – Turning off the Sound Temporarily

3 Troubleshooting

31 Troubleshooting

4 Appendix

32 Trademarks and Licenses
32 Handling the Unit
33 Specifications

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Main Features

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad

Enjoys music from iPod/iPhone/iPad with simple
connection.

AirPlay®

Stream your music wirelessly from iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device.

USB Playback

Enjoys music from USB with simple connection.

Alarm

Sets alarm which go o at desired time.

Radio(FM)

Listens to the radio.

Time Sync

Sets this unit’s clock automatically by connecting
iPod/iPhone/iPad or by activating Bluetooth
connection through “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.

LG Bluetooth Remote

You can control this unit with your iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad or Android device via Bluetooth. This
unit and your device must be paired for Bluetooth.
Visit “Apple App Store” or “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)” or use the QR code shown
below to search for “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. For
detailed information, refer to page 27-28.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Remote control (1) Battery (1)

FM antenna (1) Stand for iPad (1)

Ferrite Core (1) Ferrite Core (1)

Introduction

Symbol Used in This Manual

Note

,

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution

>

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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(Android OS) (Apple iOS)

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Playable File
Requirement

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MP3/WMA Music File
Requirement

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

• Samplingfrequency:within32to48kHz(MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

• Bitrate:within32to320kbps(MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

• Maximumles:Under999

• Maximumfolders:Under99

• Fileextensions:“.mp3”/“.wma”

Compatible USB Devices

• MP3Player:FlashtypeMP3player.

• USBFlashDrive:

Devices that support USB1.1.

• TheUSBfunctionofthisunitdoesnotsupport

all USB devices.

USB Device Requirement

• Deviceswhichrequireadditionalprogram

installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.

• DonotextracttheUSBdevicewhilein

operation.

• ForalargecapacityUSB,itmaytakelongerthan

a few minutes to be searched.

• Topreventdataloss,backupalldata.

• IfyouuseaUSBextensioncableorUSBhub,the

USB device is not recognized.

• UsingNTFSlesystemisnotsupported.(Only

FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)

• Thisunitisnotsupportedwhenthetotal

number of les is 1 000 or more.

• ExternalHDD,Cardreaders,Lockeddevices,or

hard type USB devices, mobile phone are not
supported.

• USBportoftheunitcannotbeconnectedto

PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

• SomeUSBmaynotworkwiththisunit.

• ThisunitcanchargeiPod/iPhonebyconnecting

it to USB port in power on.

• ThisunitcannotchargeiPadbyconnectingitto

USB port even in power on.

• WhenyouconnectsmartphonebyusingUSB

port, you can only charge it in power on. (Some
smart phone may not be charged.)

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Remote Control

(POWER) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

1

SLEEP : Sets the sleep timer.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and input

P

source.

+/- (Volume) : Adjusts speaker volume.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

/ (Skip/Search) :

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

-Searches for a section within a le.

(Play/Pause) : Starts or pauses playback.

: Mutes the sound.

@

: Selects a play mode. (ONE/DIR/ALL/

h

RAND(RANDOM)/OFF) (USB only)
FOLDER/PRESET W/S :

-Selects the folder or le you want to play.
(USB only)

-Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

MEMORY :

-Stores the preset stations.

-Deletes the preset stations.

Caution

>

The battery used in this device may present a
re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat
above 100 °C (212 °F). Replace the battery part
no. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of re or explosion. Dispose of
used battery. Keep battery away from children.
Do not disassemble or dispose of in re.

Battery Installation

1. Turn the battery compartment lid
counterclockwise by using a coin. Then take the
battery compartment lid out.

2. Insert and fix the battery with the plus(+) facing
in the same direction as the plus(+) on the
battery compartment lid.

3. Put the battery compartment lid on the remote
control and turn it clockwise to close.

Caution

>

Do not open the battery compartment lid by
using your nger. Or else, your nail would be
broken.

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Front Panel

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a 1

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

Remote Sensor

b

Back Panel

Speaker duct

a

Caution

>

Be careful to make sure children not to put
their hands or any objects into the speaker
duct.

AC power cord

b

FM ANT.

c

Control panel

c

Speaker

d

This unit has a built-in subwoofer at the

bottom.

PORT.IN (3.5 mm)

d

Listens to music from your portable device.

USB Port

e

Plays music le by connecting the USB device.

Alarm On/O

f

- Sets the alarm timer.

- Turns o the alarm.

- Displays alarm setting.

Clock

g

Sets the clock and checks the time.

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Top Panel

iPod/iPhone/iPad Dock

a

Connects an iPod/iPhone/iPad.

How to Affix the Ferrite Core

You must affix a big core (supplied with the model you purchased) in order to reduce or eliminate electrical
interference.

1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.

2. Wind the power cord around the ferrite core once.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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Control Panel

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ySwitch function :

Taps P or swipes left or right with your nger.
Selects the function and input source.
(IPOD/BT(Bluetooth)/PORT/FM/USB/AIR)

ySkip/Search :

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

-Searches for a section within a le.

yPlay/Pause :

-Taps the center position to play back or pause.

-Selection.

y-/+ (Volume) :

Adjusts speaker volume.

yUp/Down :

-Selects the folder or le you want to play.
(USB only)

-Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

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y

-Connects this unit to a Wi-Fi network.

-Appears only in “AIR” mode.

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Setting the Clock

Note

,

If the power has been interrupted or the
power plug has been disconnected, the clock
setting is erased.

Setting the Clock
Automatically

Note

,

yMake sure that your iPod/iPhone/iPad

or your Android device has set the clock
correctly.

yIn standby mode, the clock will not

synchronize with your iPod/iPhone/iPad or
your Android device.

yIn auto clock synchronization, “LG Bluetooth

Remote” app has priority over the docking
system.

yThe 24 hour format can be set only for

Android OS.

Setting the Clock by Synchronizing
with Your iPod/iPhone/iPad

Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad rmly. Then the
clock setting in the control panel will synchronize
with your iPod/iPhone/iPad.

Note

,

The synchronized time may be slightly
different from that of your iPod/iPhone/iPad.

Setting the Clock Manually

If necessary, you can set the clock manually.

1. Press and hold Clock on the back panel for two
seconds.

-The clock digits begin to blink.

2. Press / to select the 12/24 hour format.

-12:00 (for a PM display) or 0:00 (for a 24 hour
display)

3. Press .

-The hour digits begin to blink.

4. Press / to set the hour.

5. Press .

-The minutes digits begin to blink.

6. Press / to set the minute.

7. Press .

Note

,

If you want to reset the clock, repeat steps 1-7.

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Setting the Clock through “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App

Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” app on your iPod
touch/iPhone/iPad or your Android device. (see
page 27-28)

Your unit’s clock will be automatically synchronized
with your device by activating Bluetooth
connection through “LG Bluetooth Remote” app.

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