LG CMS8450F, CM8350, CM9750, NS9750F, NS8450F Owner's Manual

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your set and retain it for future reference.

CM8

450 (CM8450, CMS8450F)

OWNER’S MANUAL

MINI HI-FI

SYSTEM

P/NO : MFL**

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Safety Information

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 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

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.

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 should 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.

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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.

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In
case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain
readily 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, LG Electronics European Shared Service
Center B.V., declares that this MINI HI-FI SYSTEM
is compliant with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The complete Declaration of Conformity may be
requested through the following postal address:

LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V.

European Standard Team

Krijgsman 1

1186 DM Amstelveen

The Netherlands

or can be requested at our dedicated DoC website:

http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission
system, intended for use in all EU member states
and EFTA countries.

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Front panel
11 Rear panel

2 Connecting

12 How to Affix the Ferrite Core
12 – Affix the Ferrite Core for power cord

and speaker cables
12 Connecting to speakers
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – AUX IN Connection
13 – AUX OUT Connection
14 – PORT. IN Connection
14 – USB Connection
15 – Antenna Connection

3 Operating

16 Basic Operations
16 – CD/USB Operations
16 – Auto Play
16 – Selecting a folder and

an MP3/WMA file
17 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file
18 Playback Effect
18 – DJ EFFECT
18 – SCRATCH Effect
18 – AUTO DJ
19 Using Bluetooth® wireless technology
19 – Listening to music stored on the

Bluetooth devices
21 – Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device

through NFC Tag
22 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
22 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App

onto Your Bluetooth Device
23 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow

Bluetooth” App
24 Radio Operations
24 – Listening to the radio
24 – Improving poor FM reception
24 – Presetting the Radio Stations
24 – Deleting all the saved stations
24 – Seeing information about a Radio

station
25 Sound adjustment
25 – Setting the sound mode
25 – Setting the USER EQ
26 Advanced Operations
26 – Recording to USB

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3

4

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28 – Programmed Playback
29 Other Operations
29 – Turn off the sound temporarily
29 – CHILDSAFE Mode
29 – Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG)
29 – DEMO
29 – Using Microphone
30 Setting the Clock
30 – Setting the Clock through “Music

Flow Bluetooth” App
30 – Using your player as an alarm clock
30 – Sleep Timer Setting
30 – Dimmer
31 Auto power down
31 – AUTO POWER On
31 – Auto function change
32 LG Sound Sync

4 Troubleshooting

33 Troubleshooting
33 – General

5 Appendix

35 General specifications
36 Speakers specifications
36 Trademarks and Licenses
37 Maintenance
37 – Notes on Discs
37 – Handling the Unit

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Unique Features

Bluetooth®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Portable In

Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc.)

Playback effects

Listens to music with various sound and playback
eects.

USB Direct Recording

Records music to your USB device.

Music Flow Bluetooth

Music Flow Bluetooth is an App designed to let you
take control of some of LG’s latest Audio devices.
Refer to page 22.

LG Sound Sync

Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

FM Antenna (1) Batteries (2)

Remote Control (1)

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Playable file
Requirement

Music file requirement

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

ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),

40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yMaximum les : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2000

yMaximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200

yFile ex tensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yCertain MP3/WMA les may not be played

depending on the type or format of the le.

yCD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/ JOLIET

yWe recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,

which creates an ISO 9660 le system.

The DTS is not supported. In case of DTS audio
format, audio is not output.

You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered]
in order to make the discs compatible with the LG
players when formatting rewritable discs. When
setting the option to Live File System, you cannot
use it on LG players.

(Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for
Windows Vista)

Compatible USB Devices

yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

yUSB Flash Drive :

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yThe USB function of this unit does not support

all USB devices.

USB device requirement

yDevices which require additional program

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

yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.

yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than

a few minute to be searched.

yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.

yIf you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the

USB device is not recognized.

yUsing NTFS le system is not supported. (Only

FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)

yThis unit recognizes up to 2000 les.

yExternal HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or

hard type USB devices are not supported.

yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

ySome USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control

Battery Installation

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

• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

1

(Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

B

(Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.

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

to select the folder you want to play.

-Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.

MUTE @ : Mutes the sound.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

PROGRAM/MEMORY :

-Stores radio stations.

-Deletes all the saved stations.

-Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.

USB REC : USB direct recording.

SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at

a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by
half.)

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• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

REPEAT (MENU) : Listens to your tracks/les
repeatedly or randomly.

TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.

C/V

(Skip/Search) :

-Skips Fast backward or Forward.

-Searches for a section within a track/le.

Z

ENTER :

-Stops playback or recording.

-Cancels DELETE function.

d/M

(Play/Pause) :

-Starts or pauses playback.

-Selects STEREO/MONO.

SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.

AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more

information refer to page 18)

DELETE :

-Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only).

-Deletes a song on the programmed list.

• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •

0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered tracks,
les, or preset number.

RDS/SET :

-RDS (Radio Data System) (Refer to the page

26.)

-Conrms the setting.

PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type.

• • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • •

CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.

ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn

CD, USB play and Tuner reception on at a desired
time.

INFO

-Sees informations about your music. An MP3 le
often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.

-Sees the address of connected Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.

DJ EFFECT : Selects DJ EFFECT mode. (Refer to
page 18)

DJ LEVEL +/- : Adjusts the level of DJ EFFECT
sound.

*

: This button is not available.

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Front panel

a

b

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(Power)

b

DJ EFFECT

Selects DJ EFFECT mode. (For more information

refer to page 18).

c

BASS BLAST

Selects BASS or STANDARD effect directly.

d

AUTO DJ / RDS

Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more

information refer page 18). / Uses RDS (Radio
Data System) (Refer to the page 26.)

e

USB REC

Records to USB.

f

FOLDER

Moves to folder and file in selection mode.

g

ENTER

Selects a folder when searching a file.

h

DELETE

-Deletes a song on the programmed list.

-Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only).

i

: You can easily connect to Bluetooth

devices through NFC Tag. (Refer to page 21)

j

USB 1 Port

You can play or record sound les by connecting

the USB device.

k

BASS
Adjusts BASS sound level when setting USER EQ.

l

Display window

m

MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts speaker volume.

n

TREBLE
Adjusts TREBLE sound level when setting USER
EQ.

o

USB 2 Port

You can play or record sound les by connecting

the USB device.

p

SCRATH & CONTROL

Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to make
Scratch sound. / Sets Delay value in X-BOOM
PLUS mode. / Adjust DJ EFFECT level.

q

X-BOOM PLUS/DEMO

Press to select X-BOOM PLUS mode. / Shows
Demo mode.

r

MIC. jack

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Rear panel

a

bcd

a

Power cord

yConnect the power cord to wall outlet

directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not
operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.

yDo not overload the extension cord with

excessive electrical load.

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Caution

b

SPEAKERS connector

c

ANTENNA (FM)

d

AUX IN (L/R)

AUX OUT (L/R)

s Y/U

- Skips Fast backward or Forward.

- Searches for a section within a track/file.

I

Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.

T

- Starts or pauses playback.

- Selects Stereo/Mono.

USER EQ

Controls sound register.

LG EQ

Chooses sound impressions.

BLUETOOTH

Turns to BLUETOOTH function.

EJECT

Opens and closes the disc tray.

t

Disc tray

u

MIC VOL.

v

PORT. IN jack

w

FUNCTION

Selects the function and input source.

x

SEARCH

Searches a folder and a file on CD/USB function.

Connecting

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Connecting

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How to Affix the
Ferrite Core

Ferrite core may not be provided depending on
each nation’s regulations.

Affix the Ferrite Core for
power cord and speaker cables

You must ax a ferrite core 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
twice (Once for 110 V cord).
Wind the SPEAKERS cables around the ferrite
core once.

3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

Connecting to
speakers

Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKERS
connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug
to the corresponding colored speaker connector
when connecting the plug.

yDo not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs

two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise
it may result in the speaker malfunction
and cause personal injury and/or property
damage.

yWhen you connect the speakers to the unit,

make sure to connect the speaker’s cable and
plug to the corresponding speaker connector.

yCheck the volume level before playing music

to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant women
from being shocked by the sudden and loud
sound from the unit.

yDo not use the unit in a limited space.

It may damage a person’s hearing. It is
recommended to use it in a wide space.

yBe careful to make sure children not to put

their hands or any objects into the opening
speaker duct hole.

yThe speakers contain magnet parts, so color

irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.

y

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Caution

Do not press the
diaphragm or the
dust cap of the
speaker.