LG ON88 User guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mini Hi-Fi

Audio

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

MODEL

ON88

MFL71690516

www.lg.com

2004_Rev02

Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Getting Started

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 flash 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 sufficient 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined 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. S hall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified 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 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’s instruction has been adhered to.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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	CAUTION concerning the Power Cord	CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted
	The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case	candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
	of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily	Symbols
	accessible.

Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements.

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 fire. Periodically examine the cord of your device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, 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 device.

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

* speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet. (enclosure)

~Refers to alternating current (AC).

0 Refers to direct current (DC).

Refers to classII equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

!Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents

1	Getting Started	3		Operating
2	SafetyInformation	18		Basic Operations
6	Unique Features	18		–  CD/USB Operations
7	Playable file Requirement	18		–  Auto Play
7	–  Music file requirement	19		–  Selecting a folder and
7	–  Compatible USB Devices			an MP3/WMA file
7	–  USB device requirement	20		–  Deleting a file/folder or format
8	Remote control	21		Playback Effect
10	Top panel	21		–  AUTO DJ
12	Front panel / Rear panel	21		–  DJ PAD
		22		Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
2	Connecting	22		–  Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
				devices
14	AC Power Cord Connection	25		Using the LG XBOOM App
14	Optional Equipment Connection	25		–  About “LG XBOOM” App
14	–  USB Connection	25		–  Install “LG XBOOM” App onto Your
15	–  Antenna Connection			Bluetooth Device
16	–  OPTICALIN Connection	26		–  Activate Bluetooth with “LG XBOOM” App
17	LG Sound Sync	27		Radio Operations
		27		–  Listening to the radio
		27		–  Improving poor FM reception
		27		–  Presetting the Radio Stations
		27		–  Deleting all the saved stations
		28		Sound adjustment
		28		–  Setting the sound mode
		28		–  Setting the USER EQ
		29		Advanced Operations
		29		–  JUKEBOX Playback

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		4	Troubleshooting
30	Other Operations	41	Troubleshooting
30	–  Turn off the sound temporarily	41	–  General
30	–  DRC (Dynamic range control)	42	–  NOTES to release Demo mode
30	–  CHILDSAFE Mode
31	–  DEMO	5	Appendix
31	–  Resume stop
31	–  Using yourTV remote control	43	General specifications
32	–  Using Guitar	44	Trademarks and licenses
32	–  Using Microphone	45	Maintenance
35	–  LIGHTING	45	–  Notes on Discs
35	–  SleepTimer Setting	45	–  Handling the Unit

35–  Dimmer

36–  Auto power down

36–  AUTO POWER On

37–  Auto function change

38Setting the Clock

38–  Setting the Clock through “LG XBOOM” App

38–  Using your unit as an alarm clock

39WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection

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Unique Features

BLUETOOTH®

Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

Optical In

Listens to music from your optical device.

Playback effects

Listens to music with various sound and playback effects.

LG XBOOM

LG XBOOM is an app designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest audio devices. (Page

25-26 )

LG Sound Sync

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

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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

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

yy Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

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

yy Maximum files: Data CD: 999 / USB: 2,000 yy Maximum folders: Data CD: 99 / USB: 200 yy File extensions: “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yy Certain MP3/WMA files may not be played depending on the type or format of the file.

yy CD-ROM file format:ISO 9660/JOLIET

yy We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates anISO 9660 file system.

yy A protected file by DRM (Digital rights management) cannot be played on the unit.

yy The DTS disc is not supported.

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

yy MP3 Player: Flash type MP3 player.

yy USB Flash Drive:

Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.

yy The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.

USB device requirement

yy Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be searched.

yy To prevent data loss, back up all data.

yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not recognized.

yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/ 32) file system is supported.)

yy This unit recognizes up to 2,000 files.

yy External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or hard type USB devices are not supported.

yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

yy Some USB may not work with this unit.

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Remote control

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Replacement of battery

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(R03)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

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1 (Standby): Turns the power on or off.

B(Open/Close): Opens and closes the disc tray. VOL (Volume) +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.

F (Function): Selects the function and input source.

	Input source / Function	Display
	Disc	CD
	USB	USB1 / USB2
	Optical	OPTICAL
	LG Sound Sync (Optical)	LG OPT
	Bluetooth	BT
	LG Sound Sync (Wireless)	LG TV
	Radio	FM
[(Mute):
--	Mutes the sound.
--	Controls this unit usingTV remote. (Page 31)
PRESET·FOLDER W/S:
--	Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
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--	Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA files. When
	a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA files in several
	folders is being played, press PRESET·FOLDER
	W/S to select the folder you want to play.
JUKEBOX/MEMORY:
--	Stores radio stations. (Page 27)
--	SelectsJUKEBOX mode. (Page 29)

-- Makes JUKEBOX list.

AUTO DJ: Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 21)

DELETE:

-- Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only). (Page 20) -- Deletes a song on theJUKEBOX list.

-- Deletes all the saved stations.

Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • •B•		• • • • • • • • • • • • • •C•
REPEAT: Listens to your tracks/files repeatedly or		0 to 9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered tracks,
randomly.		files, or preset number.
TUNING-/+: Selects the radio stations.		CLOCK: Sets a clock and checks a time.
C/V(Skip/Search):		ALARM: With the ALARM function you can turn on
--	Skips backward or forward.	CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
-- Searches for a section within a track/file.		• • • • • • • • • • • • • •D•
N(Play/Pause):		VOICE CANCELLER: You can reduce the vocal tones
-- Starts or pauses playback.		during music playback from various input sources.
--	Selects stereo/mono.	SLEEP: Sets the system to turn off automatically at
-- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK): Select the		a specified time.
		(Dimmer: The display window will be darkened by
	Bluetooth function by pressing F repeatedly. And
		half.)
	long press Nto limit Bluetooth connection to
		SET: Confirms the setting.
	only BT and LGTV.
Z(Stop):		KEY CHANGER (L/l): Changes the key to suit your
--	Stops playback.	vocal range.
		MIC (Microphone) ECHO: Selects ECHO mode.
--	Cancels DELETE function.
		?:This button is not available.
EQUALIZER: Chooses sound impressions.
		VOCAL EFFECTS: Selects various vocal effects
SPECIAL EQ: Chooses special equalizer.
		mode.
J(Information):
--	Sees information about your music. An MP3 file
	often come withID3 tag.The tag gives theTitle,
	Artist, Album orTime information.
--	Sees optical source information in OPTICAL mode.
--	Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT
	READY.
--	Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
	in Bluetooth mode.
--	When these units are successfully connected each
	other in WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode, each of
	connected device names appears in the each unit.

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Top panel

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A1 (Standby)

Turns the power on or off.

BDEMO

In power off status, if you press DEMO, show demo mode.

CUSB 1 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

DDisplay window

EUSB 2 Port

You can play sound files by connecting the USB device.

FF (Function)

Selects the function and input source.

Input source / Function	Display
Disc	CD
USB	USB1 / USB2
Optical	OPTICAL
LG Sound Sync (Optical)	LG OPT
Bluetooth	BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless)	LG TV
Radio	FM

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	GLIGHTING	NRemote sensor
	Selects the lighting mode.	OSPECIAL EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+)
	H3TWIN
		- Chooses special equalizer.
	Connects two units for TWIN mode in WIRELESS	- Press and hold to select BASS (or BASS+)
	PARTY LINK.	effect directly.
	IC/V(Skip/Search)	SEARCH
	- Skips backward or forward.	Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
	- Searches for a section within a track/file.	OK
	- Selects the radio stations.
		Selects a folder when searching a file.
	N(Play/Pause)	USER EQ
	- Starts or pauses playback.
		Selects the equalizer created by your own.
	- Selects stereo/mono.
		Multi jog
	- Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK):
		- Searches a folder or a file.
	Select the Bluetooth function by pressing
		-Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to control
	F repeatedly. And long press Nto limit
		the USER EQ level.
	Bluetooth connection to only BT and LGTV.
		- Chooses special equalizer.
	Z(Stop)
	Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.
	VOL (Volume) -/+
	Adjusts speaker volume.
	MIC (Microphone) / GUITAR -/+
	Adjusts Microphone volume or Guitar volume.
	J (Auto Music Play)
	Plays the audio currently playing by tagging the
	mobile (with “LG XBOOM” App) to this unit.
	(Android Only)
	KVOICE CANCELLER
	You can reduce the vocal tones during music
	playback from various input sources.
	B(Open/Close)
	Opens and closes the disc tray.
	LCLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PAD)
	Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to
	mix.
	(If you want to use USER, you have to register a
	source with “LG XBOOM” app.(Android Only))
	1, 2, 3 (DJ PAD)
	Press a desired sound pad.
	MMIC (Microphone) ECHO
	Selects ECHO mode.
	VOCAL EFFECTS
	Selects various vocal effects mode.
	KEY CHANGER (l/L)
	Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

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Front panel / Rear panel

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ADisc tray

BLighting

CRemote sensor

>>Caution

Place the unit at a safe distance from the child’s reach. Otherwise it may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

DOPTICAL IN: Connect an optical device. EGUITAR IN: Connect a guitar.

FMIC (Microphone) IN: Connect a microphone.

GANTENNA (FM)

HAC IN socket

>>Caution

yy Connect 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.

yy Do not overload the extension cord with excessive electrical load.

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Useful functions for using the unit
Function	Description	To do	Do this
TV Remote On/	It allows you to control the	ON	Press and hold [on the remote control for
Off	volume of this unit by yourTV		3 seconds in Optical function.
(Page 31)	remote control even by other	OFF	Press and hold [on the remote control for
	company’s product.		3 seconds in Optical function.
	Initial setting of this function
	was set to on.
BT Lock On/Off	It allows you to connect a	ON	Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in BT
(Page 24)	Bluetooth device only on		(Bluetooth) function.
	BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV	OFF	Press and hold Nfor 5 seconds in BT
	functions.		(Bluetooth) function.
	Initial setting of this function
	was set to off.
Auto Power On	It allows the unit to turn on	ON	Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
(Page 36)	automatically by input signals:		for 5 seconds.
	Optical, LGTV or	OFF	Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit
	BT (Bluetooth)		for 5 seconds.

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14 Connecting

AC Power Cord

Connection

1.Connect one end of the AC power cord (included) to the AC IN socket.

2. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

,,Note

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet if you do not use for an extended period of time.

Optional Equipment

Connection

USB Connection

Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit.

USB device

,,Note

Removing the USB device from the unit:

1.Choose a different function/mode or press Ztwice in a row.

2.Remove the USB device from the unit.