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LG CJ88 User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Hi-Fi
System
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
CJ88 (CJ88, CJS88F, CJS88W)
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1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
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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
sufcient 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
conned 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 specied 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 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 identication 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
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 specication 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.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Symbols
~Refers to alternating current (AC).
0Refers to direct current (DC).
Refers to class II equipment.
1Refers to stand-by.
!Refers to “ON” (power).
Refers to dangerous voltage.
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1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
4 Table of Contents
6 Unique Features
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Front panel
12 Rear panel
2 Connecting
13 How to affix the ferrite core
13 – Affix the ferrite core for power cord
14 Connecting to speakers
14 – Attaching the speaker light cables to the
unit
15 Optional Equipment Connection
15 – AUX IN Connection
15 – PORT. IN Connection
15 – Listening to music from your portable player
or external device
16 – USB Connection
16 – Antenna Connection
3 Operating
17 Basic Operations
17 – CD/USB Operations
17 – Auto Play
18 – Selecting a folder and
an MP3/WMA file
19 – Deleting a file/folder or format
19 Playback Effect
19 – DJ EFFECT
19 – SCRATCH
20 – AUTO DJ
20 – DJ PRO
21 – DJ LOOP
21 – PARTY THRUST
22 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
22 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
25 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
25 – About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
25 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
Your Bluetooth Device
26 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App
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 – Recording to USB
31 – JUKE BOX Playback
32 Other Operations
32 – Turn off the sound temporarily
32 – CHILDSAFE Mode
32 – DEMO
32 – Resume stop
33 – Using Microphone
35 – LIGHTING
36 – Sleep Timer Setting
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2
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4
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36 – Dimmer
36 – Auto power down
37 – AUTO POWER On
37 – Auto function change
38 Setting the Clock
38 – Setting the Clock through “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App
38 – Using your player as an alarm clock
39 LG Sound Sync
40 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection
4 Troubleshooting
41 Troubleshooting
41 – General
5 Appendix
43 General specifications
44 Speakers specifications
44 Trademarks and Licenses
45 Maintenance
45 – Notes on Discs
45 – 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
effects.
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.
(Page 25)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
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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 : 2,000
yMaximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200
yFile extensions : “.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 2,000 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
Replacement of battery
(R03)
(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
AUX input AUX
Portable input PORTABLE
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM / AM
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
PRESET·FOLDER W/S :
- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
(Page 27)
- 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.
JUKEBOX/MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations. (Page 27)
- Deletes all the saved stations.
- Selects JUKE BOX mode. (Page 31)
- Makes JUKE BOX list.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (Page 20)
DELETE :
- Deletes MP3/WMA les. (USB only) (Page 19)
- Deletes a song on the JUKE BOX list.
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REPEAT : Listens to your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.
C/V (Skip/Search) :
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a track/le.
N (Play/Pause) :
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
Z (Stop) :
- Stops playback.
- Cancels DELETE function.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.
INFO :
- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le
often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
- Sees Bluetooth device name of the unit in BT
READY.
- Sees the name of connected all Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.
- In status of WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection,
device name of SLAVE unit appears in the MASTER
unit and device name of MASTER unit appears in
the SLAVE unit.
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0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered tracks,
les, or preset number.
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on
CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
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VOICE CANCELLER : You can enjoy the function
while playing the music, by reducing singer vocal of
music in the various source.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by
half.)
SET : Conrms the setting.
KEY CHANGER ( / ) : Changes the key to suit
your vocal range.
ECHO : Selects ECHO mode.
? : This button is not available.
VOCAL EFFECTS : Selects various vocal effects
mode.
USB REC : Records to USB.
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Front panel
a 1 (Standby)
Turns the power on or off.
b USB REC / DEMO
- Records to USB.
- In power off status, if you press
USB REC / DEMO, show DEMO mode.
c USB 1 Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
d PARTY THRUSTER MODE
Selects PARTY THRUSTER mode.
I (Stop)
Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.
Y (Skip/Search)
- Skips backward.
- Searches for a section within a track/file.
- Selects the radio stations.
R (Open/Close)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
e Display window
f DJ LOOP
Selects DJ LOOP mode.
(DJ LOOP mode can use during CD/USB
playback.)
T (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
U (Skip/Search)
- Skips forward.
- Searches for a section within a track/file.
- Selects the radio stations.
REGION EQ / BASS BLAST
- Chooses region equalizer.
- Press and hold to select BASS effect directly.
g USB 2 Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
h F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
Disc CD
USB USB1 / USB2
AUX input AUX
Portable input PORTABLE
Bluetooth BT
LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV
Radio FM / AM
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i WIRELESS LINK
- Selects MASTER or SLAVE on WIRELESS
PARTY LINK mode.
- Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.
j LIGHTING
Turns on/off the lighting effects.
VOCAL EFFECTS
Selects VOCAL EFFECTS mode.
VOICE CANCELLER
You can enjoy the function while playing the
music, by reducing singer vocal of music in the
various source.
ECHO
Selects ECHO mode.
k MASTER VOLUME / MULTI JOG
- Adjust speaker volume.
- Selects lighting mode and vocal effects mode.
l PORT. (Portable) IN jack
m MIC (Microphone) 1/2 jack
n (Remote sensor)
o KEY CHANGER ( / )
Changes the key to suit your vocal range.
MIC (Microphone) +/-
Adjust microphone volume.
p PARTY THRUSTER lever
Slide up the lever to create a party atmosphere.
q Disc tray
r CLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PRO)
Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to
mix.
(If you want to use USER, you have to register a
source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.)
1, 2, 3, 4 (DJ PRO PAD)
Press a desired sound pad.
s SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL
- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to make
scratch sound.
- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to control
the USER EQ level.
- Searches a folder or a file.
- Adjust DJ EFFECT level.
t DJ EFFECT
Selects a desired DJ EFFECT.
USER EQ
Selects the sound effect created by your own.
(Page 28)
SEARCH
Moves to folder or file in selection mode.
OK
Selects a folder when searching a file.
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Rear panel
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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.
> Caution
b ANTENNA (FM/AM)
c AUX IN (L/R)
Connect an auxiliary device.
d SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM
Connect the speaker lighting cables.
e SPEAKERS connector
2 Connecting
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Connecting
2
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
You must afx 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.
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
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Connecting
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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.
Attaching the speaker light
cables to the unit
To connect the speaker light cable to the unit,
insert the cable to SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM
connectors on the unit.
yMake sure that the jacks and the speakers
are matched correctly.
yMake sure to connect the cables to
connectors tightly on the unit.
> Caution
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 inrm, 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 do not put
their hands or any objects into the *speaker
duct.
* speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure)
yUse the speaker supplied with this unit
only. Using any other speaker may cause
malfunction.
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.
yAvoid looking at the speaker lights for a long
time. It may cause damage to eyesight.
> Caution
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Connecting
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Optional Equipment
Connection
AUX IN Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV,
Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector.
If your device has only one output for audio(mono),
connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.
Audio cable
DVD, Blu-ray player etc.
White
Red
PORT. IN Connection
Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable
device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (3.5 mm)
connector.
Portable cable
MP3 player etc.
Listening to music from your
portable player or external
device
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable player or external device.
1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN
connector of the unit.
Or
Connect the external device to the AUX IN
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1.
3. Press F to select AUX or PORTABLE function.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.
Automatically switches to the PORTABLE
function when you connect the portable device
to the PORT. IN connector.
, Note
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Connecting
2
USB Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB ports on the unit.
USB device
Removing the USB device from the unit :
1. Choose a different function/mode or
press Z on the remote control or I on
the unit twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
, Note
Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to
the radio.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connector.
FM antenna
AM antenna
yBe sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
yTo prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop
antenna away from the unit and other
components.
, Note
3 Operating
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Basic Operations
CD/USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing B on the remote
control or R on the unit.
Or connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F.
To Do this
Stop Press Z on the remote control or
I on the unit.
Playback Press N on the remote control or
T on the unit.
Pause Press N on the remote control or
T on the unit during playback.
Searching
for a section
within a track/
le
Press and hold C/V on the
remote control or Y/U on the
unit during playback and release it
at the point you want to listen to.
Selecting
a track/le
directly
Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on
the remote control to go to the
desired le or track directly.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/le
- In stop status,
Press C/V on the remote
control or Y/U on the unit to
go to the next/previous track/le.
- During playback,
Press V on the remote control
or U on the unit to go to the
next track/le.
Playing less than 2 seconds, press
C on the remote control or Y
on the unit to go to the previous
track/le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press C
on the remote control or Y on
the unit to go to the beginning of
the track/le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly. Refer to the
note for details about the display
change.
yThe display changes in the following order.
USB MP3/WMA CD AUDIO CD
*RPT 1
RPT**DIR
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
RPT 1
RPT DIR
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
RPT 1
-
RPT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
*RPT : Repeat
**DIR : Directory
yWhen you play JUKE BOX list, only RPT 1 and
RPT ALL are available.
yEven after restarting the unit or switching
one function to another, you can listen to
music from the point where it’s last been
played.
yIf you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,
it will close automatically.
, Note
Auto Play
- AUDIO/MP3/WMA CD is played automatically
after disc tray is opened and then closed.
- Automatically the unit switches to the CD
function if disc tray is opened and then closed
even when there is no disc in disc tray.
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Operating
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Selecting a folder and
an MP3/WMA file
On the unit
1. Press SEARCH and rotate SCRATCH / SEARCH
& LEVEL CONTROL until a desired file appears.
You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH
again.
2. Press OK or T to play the selected file. When
you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the
folder, then press OK or T again. The selected
file is played.
On the remote control
1. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S repeatedly until a
desired folder appears.
2. Press N to play it. The first file of folder will be
played.
yCD/USB Folders/Files are recognized as
below.
*
yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will not
appear.
yFolders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3
FOLDER 7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5
FOLDER 6
yFile will be played from $ le No.1 to $ le
No.14 one by one.
yFiles and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented differently
according to the record circumstances.
*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the CD/USB is “ROOT”.
, Note
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Deleting a file/folder or format
You can delete le, folder on your USB or format the
USB.
1. Select USB function by pressing F.
2. - Deletes le : Select the le you want to delete
and select “DEL FILE” by pressing DELETE on
the remote control.
- Deletes folder : Select the folder you want to
delete and select “DEL DIR” by pressing DELETE
on the remote control.
- Formats USB : Select “FORMAT” by pressing
DELETE on the remote control to format the
USB device.
If you want to exit the current mode, press
Z on the remote control or I on the unit.
3. To delete file/folder or format, press and hold
DELETE on the remote control.
yDo not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, delete, etc.)
yRegular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
yThe delete function may not be supported
according to the USB status. (lock, etc.)
> Caution
Playback Effect
The unit supports various sound and playback
effects:
DJ EFFECT, SCRATCH, DJ PRO, AUTO DJ, DJ LOOP,
PARTY THRUST.
DJ EFFECT
It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as Flanger/
Phaser/Wah/Delay sound effect.
1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit to select a desired
DJ EFFECT (FLANGER, PHASER, WAH, DELAY, DJ
OFF).
2. Turn SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust the DJ EFFECT level between 0 to 15.
yThe DJ EFFECT mode is displayed for 3
seconds when a DJ EFFECT key on the unit is
inputted.
yThe current gage level is displayed when
adjusting gage.
yIf the function changed or the unit is turned
off and on, DJ EFFECT mode with DJ EFFECT
is turned off.
, Note
SCRATCH
You can output and mix the sound effects of the
SCRATCH.
Rotating SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL
on the unit to mix the scratch sound.
- You can hear effect of scratch sound depending
on the direction in which you rotate SCRATCH /
SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL on the unit.
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AUTO DJ
Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback.
It equalizes volume across tracks/les for
uninterrupted playback.
Press AUTO DJ on the remote control repeatedly, the
display changes as followings.
AUTO DJ RANDOM AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL
AUTO DJ OFF
Mode Display
Window Description
OFF AUTO DJ OFF -
RANDOM AUTO DJ
RANDOM
The music is played
randomly on this
mode.
REPEAT AUTO DJ
SEQUENTIAL
The music is played
repeatedly on this
mode.
yAUTO DJ mode does not support searching
for a section within a track/le or to play
repeatedly or randomly.
yIf you move to other functions or stop the
music using Z on the remote control or I
on the unit on AUTO DJ mode, AUTO DJ will
be disabled.
yAUTO DJ is not supported in the music le
whose length is less than 60 seconds.
yOnly AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected when
played JUKE BOX list.
, Note
DJ PRO
It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound
effect. Each mode has up to 4 sounds effect.
1. Press and hold DJ PRO (CLUB, DRUM or USER)
on the unit to select a desired DJ PRO sound
effect.
2. Press DJ PRO pad (1, 2, 3, 4) of desired sound
on the unit.
yIf you want to use USER, you have to register
a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
If the source is not register to USER, “EMPTY”
or “NO SOUND” appears on the display
window.
yInitial DJ Pro mode is CLUB sound effect.
yDJ Pro mode is displayed for 3 seconds when
you press DJ PRO (CLUB, DRUM or USER)
on the unit.
yThe DJ PRO sound is mixed when you press
DJ PRO pad (1, 2, 3, 4) on the unit.
yThe currently playing DJ PRO sound is
stopped and the selected DJ PRO sound
outputs if you press a different DJ PRO pad
(1, 2, 3, 4) on the unit while DJ PRO sound is
playing.
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DJ LOOP
The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is
repeatedly played. (CD, USB only)
During playback, press and hold DJ LOOP on the unit
at the point you want. And you can cancel DJ LOOP
function by releasing it.
This function is released after operating 10
times or releasing DJ LOOP on the unit.
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PARTY THRUST
It allows you to create a party atmosphere.
1. Select the mode by pressing PARTY THRUSTER
MODE on the unit.
The sound effect will react differently according
to the mode.
MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3
2. After selecting the mode, slide up the lever of
PARTY THRUSTER on the unit to create a party
atmosphere.
The lighting on the speakers, the LED lighting and
the sound effect will react according to moving
the lever of PARTY THRUSTER on the unit.
OFF THRUST 1 THRUST 2 CLIMAX
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Using BLUETOOTH®
wireless technology
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection
interfered by the other electronic wave or you
connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth
wireless technology does not incur any charges. A
mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology
can be operated via the Cascade if the connection
was made via Bluetooth wireless technology.
yAvailable Devices : Smart phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc.
yVersion : 4.0
yCodec : SBC
Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles.
This unit is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is activated on your
Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device’s
user guide. Once a pairing operation is performed, it
does not need to be performed again.
1. Turn on the unit.
When Bluetooth connection lock is activated,
you can search Bluetooth device in BT function.
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2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation. When searching for this unit
with the Bluetooth device, a list of the devices
found may appear in the Bluetooth device
display depending on the type of Bluetooth
device. Your unit appears as “LG CJ88 (XX)”.
yXX means the last two digits of
Bluetooth address. For example, if your
unit has a Bluetooth address such as
9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG CJ88
(08)” on your Bluetooth device.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device type,
some devices may have a different pairing
process. Enter the PIN code (0000) as
needed.
yYou can connect this unit with up to 3
Bluetooth devices simultaneously using the
same method as described above, only in the
Bluetooth function.
yThe multi pairing connection is only supported
on Android devices. (Multi pairing connection
may not be supported depending on the
connected device specications.)
yRemovable/detachable Bluetooth devices
(Ex: Dongle etc.) will not support multi pairing.
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3. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” appears on the
display window and change to Bluetooth device
name soon. Then “BT” will appear on the display
window.
y“PAIRED” will momentarily appear on the
display when you connect other devices for
multi pairing.
yIf the device name is unavailable, “_” will be
displayed.
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4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
yWhen using Bluetooth technology, you have
to make a connection between the unit and
the Bluetooth device as close as possible and
keep the distance.
However, it may not work well in certain
situations as described below :
- There is an obstacle between the unit and
the Bluetooth device.
- There is a device using same frequency
with Bluetooth technology such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
yYou should connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit again when you restart it.
yEven if this unit connected up to 3 Bluetooth
devices in the Bluetooth mode, you can play
and control music by using only one of the
connected devices.
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Controls connected Bluetooth device
You can control connected Bluetooth device by the
unit; play, pause, stop, skip.
yOnly Android OS and iOS is available to use
this function.
yThis function may not be supported
depending on the Bluetooth device, or
operated differently.
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Bluetooth connection lock (BT LOCK)
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent
unintended Bluetooth connection.
To turn on this function, press and hold N on
the remote control or T on the unit for about 5
seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.
“BT LOCK” appears then you can limit Bluetooth
connection.
To turn off this function, press and hold N on
the remote control or T on the unit for about 5
seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function.
“BT UNLOCK” appears.
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yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection has interference from other
electronic devices.
yDepending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.
yYou can enjoy wireless system using phone,
MP3, Notebook, etc.
yThe more distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality
becomes.
yBluetooth connection will be disconnected
when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth
device gets far from the unit.
yWhen Bluetooth connection is disconnected,
connect the Bluetooth device to the unit
again.
yWhen a Bluetooth device is not connected,
“BT READY” appears on the display window.
yWhen you use the Bluetooth function,
adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.
yIf a Bluetooth device is connected when
using LG TV, LG TV is disconnected and the
Bluetooth device is connected.
yWhen you connect Bluetooth device (iOS
device etc.) to this unit or operate the device,
the volume level can be synchronized with
each other.
yBluetooth connection will be disconnected
when you change the Bluetooth function
to the others. In “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
connection, only one device which you are
playing keeps Bluetooth connection. You can
control the Bluetooth device with this unit
but you cannot use sound output.
yWhen entering Bluetooth function, this unit
automatically connect to Bluetooth device
which is connected the last.
(Auto connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
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Using the Music Flow
Bluetooth App
yOnly Android OS is available to use “Music
Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit.
yIt is recommended to use the latest version
of app.
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About “Music Flow Bluetooth”
App
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new
features to this unit.
To enjoy more features, you are recommended to
download and install free “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app.
Here is introduce a few of the many features of
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
Multi Juke box : Your entertainment increases three
fold when you connect up to 3 Bluetooth phones at
the same time. Play music from all three phone and
create a customized playlist from all the phones.
Sampler Creator : Record effects on your
smartphone and very simply sync them via
Bluetooth to the system. Be as creative as you can
be.
Install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
App onto Your Bluetooth Device
There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app onto your Bluetooth device.
Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
through QR code
1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR
code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR
code.
2. Tap an icon for installation.
yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yMake sure that your Bluetooth device
has a scanning software application. If you
don’t have one, download one from “Google
Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
yDepending on the area, QR code may not
work.
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Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
through “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)”
1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play
Store)” icon.
2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow
Bluetooth” and search it.
3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow
Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app.
4. Tap an icon for installation.
5. Tap an icon for downloading.
yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is
connected to the Internet.
yMake sure that your Bluetooth device is
equipped with “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)”.
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Activate Bluetooth with “Music
Flow Bluetooth” App
“Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your
Bluetooth device to this unit.
1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home
screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, and
go to the main menu.
2. If you want to get more information to operate,
tap [Setting] and tap [Help] menu.
y“Music Flow Bluetooth” app will be available
in the software version as follow;
- Android O/S : Ver 4.0.3 (or later)
yIf you use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app for
operation, there would be some differences
between “Music Flow Bluetooth” app and
the supplied remote control. Use the supplied
remote control as necessary.
yDepending on the Bluetooth device, “Music
Flow Bluetooth” app may not work.
yAfter connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app, music may be output from your device. In
this case, try connecting procedure again.
yIf you operate the other applications or
change the settings on your Bluetooth
device while using “Music Flow Bluetooth”
app, “Music Flow Bluetooth” app may operate
abnormally.
yWhen “Music Flow Bluetooth” app operates
abnormally, check your Bluetooth device and
the connection of “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
and then try to connect again.
yDepending on the smart phone’s operating
system, you have some differences for “Music
Flow Bluetooth” operation.
yCheck Bluetooth setting on your Bluetooth
device if “Music Flow Bluetooth” app
connection does not work well.
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Radio Operations
Be sure that both FM and AM aerials are connected.
(Page 16)
Listening to the radio
1. Press F until FM or AM appears in the display
window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote
control or Y/U on the unit for about two
seconds until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release. Scanning stops when the
unit tunes in a station.
Or
Manual tuning :
Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on the
remote control or rotating volume knob on the
unit repeatedly.
Improving poor FM reception
Press N on the remote control or T on the unit.
This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and
usually improve the reception.
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press F until FM or AM appears in the display
window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+ on the remote control or Y/U
on the unit.
3. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control. A preset number will blink in the display
window.
4. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote
control to select the preset number you want.
5. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control. The station is stored.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
7. To listen a preset station, press
PRESET·FOLDER W/S or 0 to 9 numerical
buttons on the remote control.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control for two seconds.
“ERASEALL” will flash up on the unit display.
2. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control to erase all the saved radio stations.
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Sound adjustment
Setting the sound mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound
elds. The displayed items for the equalizer may be
different depending on sound sources and effects.
You can select a desired sound mode by using
SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.
On Display Description
BASS (BASS BLAST)
Reinforces the treble,
bass and surround
sound effect.
POP
CLASSIC
ROCK
JAZZ
This program lends
an enthusiastic
atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the
feeling you are at an
actual rock, pop, jazz or
classic concert.
FOOT BALL
You can enjoy
the sound effect
FOOTBALL STADIUM.
STANDARD You can enjoy
optimized sound.
You can select a desired sound mode by using
REGION EQ on the remote control or REGION EQ /
BASS BLAST on the unit.
On Display Region Description
FUNK, REGUETON,
SAMBA,
MERENGUE, AXE,
SALSA, SERTANEJ,
FORRO
Latin
America
Optimized
sound effect
for the
music genre
preferred in
each region.
ARABIC Middle East
DANGDUT Indonesia
AFRO Africa
INDIA India
yOn some speakers, sound may not be heard
or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.
yBy pressing and holding REGION EQ / BASS
BLAST on the unit for 3 seconds you can
directly select BASS (BASS BLAST) effect.
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Setting the USER EQ
You can adjust the sound level of Bass, Middle and
Treble as your preference.
1. Press USER EQ on the unit. “USER EQ” is
displayed.
2. Press USER EQ on the unit repeatedly until
desired setting appears in the display window.
3. Rotate SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL
CONTROL on the unit to adjust the value.
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Advanced Operations
Recording to USB
You can record a various sound source to USB.
(CD, USB1, AUX, PORTABLE, FM, AM)
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Press F to select a function you want to record.
3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the
remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit.
Function Status Result
CD, USB
Play/Pause Recorded until stop
Resume stop
(Page 32)
Quick recorded the latest
song
Full stop
Quick recorded All songs
In case below, scope is
limited.
- After File search (Page
18), quick recorded an
indexed song
- After Folder search
(Page 18), quick
recorded All songs on
Folder
- After JUKE BOX On
(Page 31), quick
recorded All songs of
JUKE BOX
AUX,
PORTABLE,
FM, AM
-Recorded until stop
- If you connect both USB1 and USB2, press USB
REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO
on the unit when USB1 or USB2 which you want
to record blinks in the display window.
4. To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on
the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on
the unit for 3 seconds. Otherwise, the recording
continues.
Pausing recording
During CD/USB playback or pause, or external sound
source recording, press USB REC on the remote
control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit to pause
recording. Press it again to restart recording.
yVOICE CANCELLER or KEY CHANGER
will be reset, if you use recording function
during operating VOICE CANCELLER or KEY
CHANGER.
yVOICE CANCELLER or KEY CHANGER can
not be operated during recording.
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To select recording bit rate
1. Press and hold USB REC on the remote control
or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds.
2. Press C/V on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit to select a bit rate.
3. Press USB REC on the remote control or USB
REC / DEMO on the unit to finish the setting.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs, les, broadcasts and sound recordings,
may be an infringement of copyrights and
constitute a criminal offense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Be responsible
Respect copyrights
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yFor stable recording, the output sound level
goes down on its own when you record music
from CD to USB.
yYou can only change volume level between
MIN and 30 during recording. (Only CD
function)
yWhen you stop recording, the le that has
been recorded at that time will be stored.
(Except when recording MP3/ WMA les that
are in stop status.)
yDo not remove the USB device or turn off
the unit during USB recording. If does not, an
incomplete le may be made and not deleted
on PC.
yIf USB recording does not work, the message
like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”, “NOT
SUPPORT” or “FILE MAX” is displayed on the
display window.
yMulti card reader device or external HDD can
not be used for USB recording.
yA le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when
you record for a long term.
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yYou can record various sound using DJ
EFFECT, SCRATCH, DJ PRO or MIC.
(Except when recording USB/ CD that are in
stop status.)
yYou can control recorded microphone sound
according to microphone volume.
yYou may not store more than 2,000 les.
yIn case of the unsupported MP3/WMA le,
the le recording may be stopped.
yWhen you are recording during playback, the
sound now playing is output.
yIt’ll be stored as follows.
AUDIO CD MP3/WMA
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"6%*0@
$%@3&$
$%@3&$
"6%*0@
1MB
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PS
Q
BVTFTUBUVT
5IFPUIFSTUBUVT
"#$'JMFOBNF
%&''JMFOBNF
"6%*0@
"6%*0@
'*-&@3&$
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1MBZPSQBVTFTUBUVT
5IFPUIFSTUBUVT
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"6%*0@
$%@3&$
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"6%*0@@'.
"6%*0@@".
Play or pause status Play or pause status
The other statusThe other status
* : AUX and the like.
Tuner : The current recording frequency is shown
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JUKE BOX Playback
JUKE BOX function enables you to make a playlist of
your favorite tracks/les from a disc or USB device.
A playlist of up to 100 tracks/les can be entered.
Making JUKE BOX list
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.
(Playing will be stopped when you press
JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control.)
2. Select a track/file by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
3. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control to save the track/file.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files.
(You can modify the list by pressing
PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control
to select the JUKE BOX program number.)
5. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control once again.
To play the JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control after you make the list.
When making or modifying the JUKE BOX list,
REPEAT mode is off.
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Enjoying JUKE BOX
Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control
once. “JUKE BOX ON” appears on the display window.
To play JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control or T on the unit.
To cancel it, press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control once.
“JUKE BOX OFF” appears on the display window.
Editing JUKE BOX
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.
(Playing will be stopped when you press
JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control.)
2. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote
control to select a track/file to edit.
3. Press C/V on the remote control.
4. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control.
5. Repeat 2 to 4 to store the other tracks/files.
6. Press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control once again.
To play the JUKE BOX list, press N on the remote
control after you edit the list.
Deleting JUKE BOX list
Deleting function only works in the edit mode.
1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the
remote control to enter the edit mode.
2. Select a song by pressing
PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control
repeatedly.
3. Press DELETE on the remote control while a
song is selected.
yIf there is no JUKE BOX list, “JUKE BOX NONE”
appears on the display window when you
press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote
control.
yJUKE BOX is switched off in the case below.
- Changing to a different function.
- Turning off and on the unit.
- Operating the numerical buttons on the
remote control.
- Playing a le by using SEARCH and
SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL CONTROL
on the unit.
yJUKE BOX list is cleared in the case below.
- Removing the disc or the USB device.
- Deleting or recording music les in the USB
device.
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Other Operations
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press on the remote control to mute your sound.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone, the “MUTE” will appear in the display
window.
To cancel it, press on the remote control again or
change the volume level.
CHILDSAFE Mode
This function helps to prevent you from being
surprised when you turn on the unit in case that the
volume of the unit is set at a high level.
To turn on CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on
the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN”.
In CHILDSAFE mode, the volume increase gradually.
To turn off CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on
the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN” and
this mode is turned on.
In case of CD, USB or BT function, CHILDSAFE
mode does not work after about 2 minutes
from power on the unit even if this mode is
enabled.
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DEMO
In the power off state, press USB REC / DEMO on
the unit once. The unit will power on and display the
each of functions with demo sound in the display
window.
To cancel the DEMO function, press
USB REC / DEMO on the unit once more.
You can enjoy other functions during the DEMO,
the DEMO will temporarily pause.
- Without input key in 10 sec, the DEMO will
playback automatically.
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Resume stop
The unit records the point where you pressed the Z
on the remote control or I on the unit depending
on the disc or USB.
If you press Z on the remote control twice or I on
the unit twice, the unit will clear the stopped point.
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Using Microphone
1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.
2. Play the music you want.
3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the
microphone volume by pressing MIC +/- on the
unit.
yWhen not using the microphone, set the MIC
volume to minimum or turn off the MIC and
remove the microphone from the MIC jack.
yIf the microphone is set too near the speaker,
a howling sound may be produced. In this
case, move the microphone away from the
speaker or decrease the sound level by using
the MIC - on the unit.
yIf sound through the microphone is extremely
loud, it may be distorted.
In this case, press MIC - on the unit to
minimum.
yYou can give an echo effect to the sound
from the microphones by pressing ECHO.
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VOICE CANCELLER
You can enjoy the function while playing the music,
by reducing singer vocal of music in the various
source.
Press the VOICE CANCELLER and “ON” will appear
in display window.
To cancel it, press VOICE CANCELLER again.
The quality of the VOICE CANCELLER may be
different depending on the recording conditions of
music les.
yThis function is available CD, USB or BT
(Bluetooth) function.
yIf the function is not available, “NOT
SUPPORT” appears in the display window.
yThis function is available to use only when a
microphone is connected.
yIf a microphone is not connected, “INSERT
MIC” appears in the display window.
yIt is not available on the mono source.
yTo initialize it, change the function or
disconnect the microphone.
yThis function may not be initialized depending
on the status of connected devices.
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KEY CHANGER
You can adjust the key to 9 steps (4 steps higher,
4 steps lower and the original key).
yTo sharp the key one by one, press KEY
CHANGER() repeatedly during playback.
yTo atten the key one by one, press KEY
CHANGER() repeatedly during playback.
yThis function is available CD, USB or BT
(Bluetooth) function.
yTo initialize it, change the function, disconnect
the microphone or change the music.
yThis function may not be initialized depending
on the status of connected devices.
yIf the function is not available, “NOT
SUPPORT” appears in the display window.
yIf a microphone is not connected, “INSERT
MIC” appears in the display window.
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VOCAL EFFECTS
When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack,
you can enjoy karaoke function by changing voice in
the various source.
To select various mode, press VOCAL EFFECTS
repeatedly or press VOCAL EFFECTS then turn
MASTER VOLUME / MULTI JOG on the unit when
vocal effects mode appears in the display window.
BASS SOPRANO HELIUM ROBOT
DUET MAN DUET WOMAN BASS ECHO1
SOPRANO ECHO1 HELIUM ECHO1
ROBOT ECHO1 DUET MAN1 DUET
WOMAN1 BASS ECHO2 SOPRANO
ECHO2 HELIUM ECHO2 ROBOT ECHO2
DUET MAN2 DUET WOMAN2 OFF
yIf a microphone is not connected, “INSERT
MIC” appears in the display window.
yIf you press KEY CHANGER, DJ EFFECT or
ECHO on the unit on VOCAL EFFECTS mode,
after backing up current VOCAL EFFECTS,
turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode and operate
KEY CHANGER, DJ EFFECT or ECHO mode.
yTo turn off VOCAL EFFECTS mode, press and
hold VOCAL EFFECTS.
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ECHO
When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack,
you can give an echo effect to the sound from the
microphones by pressing ECHO.
ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO OFF
yIf a microphone is not connected, “INSERT
MIC” appears in the display window.
yIf you press VOCAL EFFECTS button on
ECHO mode, after backing up current ECHO,
turn off ECHO mode and operate VOCAL
EFFECTS mode.
Press ECHO again, after backing up current
VOCAL EFFECTS, operate ECHO mode.
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LIGHTING
This function offers a party atmosphere by operating
speaker lighting and beat of music.
Press LIGHTING on the unit.
Select the mode by turning MASTER VOLUME /
MULTI JOG on the unit.
OFF PARTY PEACEFUL ROMANTIC
COOL UPBEAT FIERY EXCITED
DYNAMIC HEALING SUNNY OFF ...
yLighting function is available in all functions.
yLighting mode retains its previous mode
when you first press LIGHTING on the unit,
press again to change modes.
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Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to
select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes.
After the delay time, the unit will be turned off.
To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP on the
remote control repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears,
and then press SLEEP on the remote control once
again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.
yYou can check the remaining time before the
unit is turned off. Press SLEEP on the remote
control to check or change the remaining
time.
yYou can edit the remain time when displays
the remaining time or “DIMMER”.
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Dimmer
Press SLEEP on the remote control once.
The display window will be darkened by half.
To cancel it, press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly until dim off.
All the lighting turns off when dimmer is being
operated.
, Note
Auto power down
This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the
case were the main unit is not connected to an
external device and is not used for 15 minutes.
The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the
main unit has been connected to another device
using the analog inputs.
Auto power down function is applied to only
MASTER unit in case of WIRELESS PARTY LINK
connection. In case of SLAVE unit, Auto power down
is available after disconnection SLAVE unit and
MASTER unit.
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3
AUTO POWER On
This unit automatically turns on by an input source :
LG TV or Bluetooth
When you turn on your TV connected to this unit,
this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the
suitable function. You can hear the sound from the
unit.
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this unit
turns on and connects your Bluetooth device.
You can play your music.
yDepending on the connected device, this
function may not operate.
yDepending on the connected device, the unit
turns on but Bluetooth function may not be
connected.
yIf you disconnect Bluetooth connection by
this unit, some Bluetooth devices try to
connect to the unit continually. Therefore it is
recommended to disconnect the connection
before turning off the unit.
yIf you try to connect to the “Music Flow
Bluetooth” app, Bluetooth function of this
unit is turned on.
yIf you turn on the unit using LG TV or
Bluetooth function, proper function of this
unit is turned on.
yIf you have already paired with this unit,
automatically this unit can turn on by an input
source when this unit is turned off.
yIf you turn off the unit by pressing the power
button for more than 5 seconds, Auto Power
On function is disabled.
To activate it, turn on the unit.
, Note
Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth
and LG TV or connected portable device, and then
changes suitable function automatically.
When you try to connect Bluetooth
device
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, Bluetooth function is selected.
Play your music on the Bluetooth device.
When PORT.IN connection is
connected
When you connect the portable device to the PORT.
IN connector, PORTABLE function is selected.
Play your music on the portable device.
When LG TV is connected
When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG
Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV.
You can hear the sound from your TV.
yThis function is not available during recording
or deleting.
yThis function only works with devices that
were previously connected.
yIf the Bluetooth connection lock function
is set, Bluetooth and LG TV connection will
be only available on Bluetooth and LG TV
function.
, Note
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3
Setting the Clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control.
3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00
(for a 24 hour display)
4. Press SET on the remote control to confirm your
selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the
remote control.
6. Press SET on the remote control.
7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V on
the remote control.
8. Press SET on the remote control.
Setting the Clock through
“Music Flow Bluetooth” App
Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app on your Android
device. (Page 25-26)
Your unit’s clock will be automatically synchronized
with your device by activating Bluetooth connection
through “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
Using your player as an alarm
clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold ALARM on the remote control.
3. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the hours and minutes and press SET on
the remote control to save.
4. Press C/V on the remote control to select
function and press SET on the remote control to
save.
- Press C/V on the remote control to
select a preset number when you select tuner
and then, press SET on the remote control.
If there is no preset number, this step is skipped.
5. Press C/V on the remote control to
change the volume and press SET on the remote
control to save.
yIf you set the clock time, you can check the
time by pressing CLOCK on the remote
control even when the player is turned off.
yYou can set alarm after you set the clock
time.
yIf you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm setting information by
pressing ALARM on the remote control even
when the unit is turned off.
yYou can select ALARM ON/OFF mode by
pressing ALARM on the remote control.
, Note
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Operating
3
LG Sound Sync
You can control some functions of this unit by
your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is
compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync.
Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo.
Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :
Volume up/down, mute
Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of
LG Sound Sync.
1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1.
2. Press
F
until LG TV function is selected.
3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the
sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [Sound] [TV Sound output]
[LG Sound Sync (Wireless)]
“PAIRED” appears on the display window for
about 3 seconds and then you can see “LG TV”
on the display window if the TV and this unit are
connected normally.
yYou can also use the remote control of this
unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s
remote control again, the unit synchronizes
with the TV.
yIf the connection fails, check the conditions of
this unit and your TV : power, function.
yMake sure of the condition of this unit and
the connection in the cases below when using
LG Sound Sync.
- The unit is turned off.
- Changing to a different function.
- Disconnecting the wireless connection
caused by interference or a distance.
yThe amount of time to turn off this unit is
different depending on your TV.
yIf you try to change the function on using
the LG TV function, volume will be changed
according to the LG TV volume level.
yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yIf you connect LG Sound Sync when “Music
Flow Bluetooth” app is connected, control
through the app is available.
yIf you turned off the unit directly by pressing
1, LG Sound Sync will be disconnected.
To use this function again, you should
reconnect the TV and the unit.
yIf an LG TV is connected when using
Bluetooth, Bluetooth is disconnected and
the LG TV is connected.
yThe volume may be increased when the TV
and this unit is connected by LG Sound Sync.
Decrease the TV volume and then connect
with this unit.
yWhen you turn on your LG TV connected
by LG Sound Sync or enter LG TV function,
this unit changes the function to LG TV
automatically.
yYou should set the TV Sound output manually
depending on the LG TV version.
, Note
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3
WIRELESS PARTY LINK
Connection
The output sound of (MASTER) unit is expanded
to (SLAVE) unit.
It is compatible with unit that supports WIRELESS
PARTY LINK.
The name of function about sound expansion
between the compatible products wired or wirelessly
was changed to PARTY LINK or WIRELESS PARTY
LINK.
1. Press WIRELESS LINK on the unit.
PARTY LINK MODE SELECT appears in the
display window.
2. Press WIRELESS LINK on the unit to select
MASTER or SLAVE.
- unit : Selects MASTER.
- unit : Selects SLAVE.
Two units try to connect with each other.
3. When this unit is successfully connected each
other, “Slave Device Name CONNECTED” appears
in the MASTER unit.
“CONNECTED TO Master Device Name” appears
in the SLAVE unit and changes to SLAVE soon.
yIf you using the LG Sound Sync, this function
is not available. If you connect the LG TV
function, “NOT SUPPORT” appears in the
display window.
yYou can use microphone in the SLAVE unit
only. In case of SLAVE unit, some functions
are supported only.
yWhen WIRELESS PARTY LINK is
disconnected, SLAVE unit is changed to BT
function.
yIf the connection is failed, “FAILED” appears in
the display window.
yMute function is synchronized with each
other.
yWIRELESS PARTY LINK connection will be
disconnected when you turn off the unit or
press WIRELESS LINK on the unit.
ySound of MASTER unit and SLAVE unit may
be different depending on playback status or
source.
yCheck the following information when
connecting to Bluetooth.
- You can connect only one Bluetooth
device in the MASTER unit. You cannot
connect Bluetooth device to the SLAVE
unit.
- WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection is only
supported on Android devices. (WIRELESS
PARTY LINK connection may not be
supported depending on the connected
device specications or OS.)
- Removable/detachable Bluetooth
devices (ex. Dongle etc.) will not support
WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection.
- When WIRELESS PARTY LINK is
connected, Bluetooth connection is not
available in status of recording or deleting.
, Note
4 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
General
Problem Cause & Solution
The unit does not work
properly
yTurn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer,
DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn them on again.
yDisconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
yPrevious setting may not be saved when device power is shut off.
No Power
yThe power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
yCheck whether electricity failed.
Check the condition by operating other electronic devices.
No sound
yCheck whether you select right function.
Press function button and check the selected function.
yCheck to see if the speakers are connected correctly. Speaker cables connected
correctly.
The unit does not start
playback
yAn unplayable disc is inserted. Check the playable disc.
yNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
yThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Page 45)
yThe disc is inserted upside down.
Place the disc with the label or printed side facing upwards.
Radio stations cannot be
tuned in properly
yThe antenna is positioned or connected poorly.
Connect the antenna securely.
yThe signal strength of the radio station is too weak.
Tune to the station manually.
yNo stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning
by scanning preset channels).
Preset some radio stations, see page 27 for details.
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4
Problem Cause & Solution
The remote control does
not work properly
yThe remote control is too far from the unit.
Operate the remote control within about 7 m (23 feet).
yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
Remove the obstacle.
yThe batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
No speaker light
yCheck whether the speaker light cables are connected to the unit correctly.
Connect the speaker light cables to the unit correctly.
yCheck the speaker light effects by pressing LIGHTING on the unit.
LG Sound Sync does not
work
yCheck whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
yCheck connection of LG Sound Sync.
yCheck sound setting of your TV and this unit.
5 Appendix
Appendix 43
Appendix
5
General specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit.
Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit.
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 450 mm x 170 mm x 349 mm
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 60 %
Inputs
Analog audio in (AUX IN) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) .
Portable in (PORT. IN) 1.0 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Microphone (MIC 1/2) Sensitivity 20 mV (1 kHz), 6.3 mm jack x 2
Tuner
FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
AM Tuning Range 522 to 1,620 kHz, 520 to 1,710 kHz or 522 to 1,710 kHz
System
Frequency Response 40 to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 75 dB
Dynamic range More than 80 dB
Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA
Amplier (RMS Output power)
Total output 2,900 W RMS
HIGH 585 W RMS X 2 (6 Ω at 5 kHz, 30 % THD)
MID 590 W RMS X 2 (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 30 % THD)
LOW 550 W RMS X 1 (6 Ω at 70 Hz, 30 % THD)
yDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix44
Appendix
5
Speakers specifications
Front speaker
Type HIGH : 1 Way 1 Speaker
MID : 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance HIGH : 6 Ω
MID : 6 Ω
Rated Input power HIGH : 585 W RMS
MID : 590 W RMS
Max. Input power HIGH : 1,170 W RMS
MID : 1,180 W RMS
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 320 mm x 454 mm x 309 mm
Subwoofer
Type 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 6 Ω
Rated Input Power 550 W RMS
Max. Input power 1,100 W RMS
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 337 mm x 454 mm x 312 mm
yDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks and Licenses
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG
Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Appendix 45
Appendix
5
Maintenance
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center to out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for old vinyl records.
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally
packed at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may
damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic
products in contact with the unit for a long period of
time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner,
as these might damage the surface of the unit.
Maintaining the Unit
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical
pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the
picture quality could be diminished. For details, please
contact your nearest authorized service center.
