LG SB16 User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
SB16 (SB16)
OWNER’S MANUAL
STYLISH PORTABLE
BOOM BOX
ENGLISH
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Getting Started 3
Getting Started
1
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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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 shall 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.
Refer to the label attached on the bottom of the
unit.
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. Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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Getting Started4
Getting Started
1
This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery or the
battery from the equipment: Remove the
old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
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 System, you cannot use
it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc
format system for windows Vista)
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or
the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old
appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city oce, waste
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table of Contents
Getting Started
3 Safety Informaion
6 Accessories
6 Playable file Requirement
7 Front panel
Connecting
8 Power Source
8 – Battery Installation
8 – AC Power Cord Connection
9 Other Equipment Connection
9 – USB Connection
9 – Removing the USB Device from the
unit
9 – Compatible USB Devices
9 – USB device requirement
9 – PORT. IN Connection
System Setting
10 Basic Operations
10 Other Operations
11 Radio Operations
11 – Listening to the radio
11 – To turn off the radio
12 Recording to USB
12 – To select recording bit rate and speed
Operating
13 Maintenance
13 – Handling the Unit
13 – Notes on Discs
Troubleshooting
14 Troubleshooting
Appendix
15 Specifications
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Getting Started6
Getting Started
1
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
AC Power cable (1)
Playable file
Requirement
MP3/ WMA music le requirement:
MP3/ WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows :
ySampling frequency : between 32 to 48 kHz
(MP3), within 32 to 48kHz (WMA)
yBit rate : between 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 320 kbps (WMA)
yMaximum les : Under 999
yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
yCD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/ JOLIET
yWe recommend that you use Easy-CD creator,
which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
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Getting Started 7
Getting Started
1
Front panel
U
S
B
USB REC
aAntenna
bPORT.IN
The player can be used to play the music from
many types of portable player.
FUNCTION switch
Changes the function.
cVOL (-/+)
Volume control.
dDisc Door
eSpeaker
fHandle
gTUNING (-/+) DIAL
hREPEAT
You can enjoy the music repeatedly or
randomly.
PROG.
Plays back tracks in any order
USB/CD
Selects the USB/ CD function.
d/M Starts or pauses playback.
Z Stop
C/V Skip/ search
ws Search for a folder of MP3/ WMA les.
When a CD/ USB containing MP3/ WMA les in
several folders is being played, press it to select
the folder you want to play.
USB Connector
USB REC
Recording.
iDISPLAY WINDOW
(Only CD and USB)
a
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b
d
e
f
g
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Connecting8
Connecting
2
Power Source
Battery Installation
1. Press and open the battery cover.
2. Put six“C” (R14) batteries (not supplied) into
the compartment making sure the 2and 3
should be correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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.
yUnplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet if you do not to use for an extended
period of time.
yTo avoid damage from possible battery
leakage, remove the batteries if you do not
plan to use the unit for an extended period
of time.
yWhen the batteries are weak, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
yWhile the AC power cord connect to the
wall outlet, the batteries are not worn out.
yBatteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
, Note
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Connecting 9
Connecting
2
Other Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.
Removing the USB Device
from the unit
1. Choose a dierent function mode or press
Z twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
Compatible USB Devices
yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yUSB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB
2.0 or USB 1.1.
yThe USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.
USB device requirement
yDevices which require additional program
installation connected 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 is not supported when the total
number of les is 1 000 or more.
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 can not be used as a storage device.
PORT. IN Connection
Connect a output (earphone or line out) of portable
device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the AUDIO input
connector.
yA warning that excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause hearing
loss.
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System Setting10
System Setting
3
Basic Operations
1. Insert the disc (Label facing up.)
or connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the CD or USB function by pressing
USB /CD.
3. Select a le (or track) you want to play by
pressing C/V
To Do this
Stop Press Z.
Playback Press d/M.
Pause Press d/M
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/ le
During playback, press
Cor Vto go to the next
track/ le or to return to the
beginning of the current track/
le. Press Ctwice briey to
step back to the previous track/
le.
Searching
for a section
within a track
Press and hold Cor V
during playback and release it at
the point you want to listen to.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT repeatedly, the
display changes in the following
order, REPEAT 1 -> REPEAT ALL ->
RANDOM -> OFF.
Other Operations
Programmed Playback
The program function enables you to store your
favourite les from any disc or USB device.
A program can contain 20 tracks.
1. Insert a CD or USB and wait for it to be order.
2. Press PROG. in stop status.
3. Press
Cor Vto select a track.
4. Press PROG. again to save and select a next
track.
5. Press
d/M to play the programmed music les.
6. To clear your selection, press Ztwice.
The programs are also cleared when the disc
or USB device is removed, the unit is switched
to power o or the function is switched to
others.
, Note
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System Setting 11
System Setting
3
Listening to music from your
portable player
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable player.
1. Connect the portable player to the
PORT. IN (PORTABLE IN) connector on the unit.
2. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
FUNCTION switch.
3. Turn on the portable player and start it playing.
Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Select the radio function by pressing
FUNCTION switch.
2. Select either FM or AM
3. Select the radio station by using
TUNING dial
To turn off the radio
Set FUNCTION switch to CD or PORT. IN, USB, to
turn o your unit.
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System Setting12
System Setting
3
Recording to USB
You can record a various sound source to USB.
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function in which you want to record
playback a sound source rst. (Only CD)
One track recording - You can record to USB
after playing the le you want.
All tracks recording - You can record to USB
after stopping.
Program list recording - After moving to the
programmed list and you can record it to USB.
3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC.
4. To stop recording, press Z.
To select recording bit rate
and speed
1. Press USB REC for longer than 3 seconds.
2. Use
Cor Vto select the bit rate.
3. Press USB REC again to select the recording
speed.
4. Use
Cor Vto select a desired recording
speed.
X1 SPEED (R 1)
- You can listen to music while recording it.
X2 SPEED (R 2)
- You can just record the music le.
5. Press USB REC to nish the setting.
On radio or portable mode, you cannot set the
recording speed.
, Note
yYou can check the recording percentage
rate for the USB record on the display
window during the recording.
yDuring recording MP3/ WMA, there is no
sound.
yWhen you stop recording during playback,
the le that has been recorded at that time
will be stored. (AUDIO CD Only)
yDo not remove the USB device or turn o
the unit during USB recording.
If not, an incomplete le may be made and
not deleted on PC.
yIf USB recording does not work, messages
like “NO USB”, “ERR”, “FUL” will be displayed
on the display window.
yMulti card reader device or External HDD
can not be used for USB recording.
yWhen you stop recording during playback,
the le will not be stored. (MP3/ WMA)
yYou may not store more than 999 les.
yIt’ll be stored as follows
AUDIO CD MP3/ WMA
, Note
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 oense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Be responsible
Respect copyrights
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Operating 13
Operating
4
Maintenance
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
yDo not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.
yWiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yDo 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.
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
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.
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Troubleshooting14
Troubleshooting
5
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
General
No Power.
yThe power cord is not plugged in. yPlug in the power cord.
yThe batteries are not remaining.
yChange the batteries with a
new ones.
No sound.
yCheck whether you select right
function.
yPress FUNCTION switch and
check the selected function.
CD
The unit does
not start
playback.
yAn unplayable disc is inserted. yInsert a playable disc.
yNo disc is inserted. yInsert a disc.
yThe disc is dirty. yClean the disc.
yThe disc is inserted upside down.
yPlace the disc with the
label or printed side facing
upwards.
RADIO
No sound.
yThe function is not selected to the
Radio.
ySelect the function to the
Radio.
Some noise
occurs.
yThere are electronic devices near
the player.
ySet the player far from the
devices.
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Appendix 15
Appendix
6
Specifications
General
Power supply Refer to main label.
Power consumption Refer to main label.
Net Weight 1.6 kg
External dimensions (W x H x D) (303 x 121 x 240) mm
Operating conditions Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C,
Operation status: Horizontal
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Tuner FM/AM
FM Tuning Range 88 to 108 MHz
AM Tuning Range 530 to 1 620 kHz
Amplier
Output Power 0.5 W x 2
USB
Bus Power Supply (USB) DC 5 V 0500 mA
USB Version USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
CD
Frequency Response 100 MHz to 18 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 61 dB
Dynamic range 56 dB
Speakers
Type 1 Way Speaker
Impedance 8 Ω
Rated Input Power 1 W
Max. Input Power 2 W
yDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.
Notice (the date of the production of goods).
First gure ( of the left ) of series number means Year, next 2 gures
- Month of the production of this goods.
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Импортер LG Electronics RUS
Адрес импортера 143160 Российская Федерация,
Московская область,
Рузский район, сельское поселение Дороховское, 86 км.
Минского шоссе, д.9
Адрес производителя: Донг Гуан МАТЕСТАР
ЭЛЕКТРОНИКС ЛТД
Район ЧенВуБЕй, город ЧангПинг,
ДонгГуан, Китай
Сделано в Китае
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