LG RK1 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
High Power
Speaker
System
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
RK1
*MFL69940448* www.lg.com
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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1 Getting Started
Getting Started
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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
sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: 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 identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such
as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
Check the specication 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 re. 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.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery
pack from the equipment:
To Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow
the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and/or animal health, the
old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an
appropriate container at designated collection points.
Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together
with other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries or
battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The
batteries or the battery pack should 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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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Top / Front panel
11 Side / Rear panel
12 Assembling the speaker
2 Connecting
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – AUX IN Connection
13 – PORT. IN Connection
13 – Listening to music from your portable player
or external device
14 – USB Connection
3 Operating
15 Basic Operations
15 – USB Operations
15 – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file
16 – Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
16 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
19 Radio Operations
19 – Listening to the radio
19 – Improving poor FM reception
19 – Presetting the Radio Stations
19 – Deleting all the saved stations
20 – Seeing information about a Radio station
20 Sound adjustment
20 – Setting the sound mode
21 Other Operations
21 – Turn off the sound temporarily
21 – Sleep Timer Setting
21 – Dimmer
21 – Auto power down
21 – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)
22 – AUTO POWER On
22 – Auto function change
23 Setting the Clock
23 – Using your player as an alarm clock
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Table of Contents
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4
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4 Troubleshooting
24 Troubleshooting
24 – General
5 Appendix
25 General specifications
26 Trademarks and Licenses
26 Maintenance
26 – 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.)
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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 : USB : 999
yMaximum folders : USB : 99
yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
yCertain MP3/WMA les may not be played
depending on the type or format of the le.
The DTS is not supported. In case of DTS audio
format, audio is not output.
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 999 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
SLEEP RDS/SET
CLOCK ALARM PTY
Replacement of battery
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4and 5
matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • •
1(Standby) : Turns the power on or off.
F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB
AUX input AUX
Portable input PORT
Bluetooth BT
Radio FM
VOL (Volume) +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
SLEEP RDS/SET
CLOCK ALARM PTY
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations. (Page 19.)
- Deletes all the saved stations.
PRESET/FOLDER W/S:
- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When a
USB containing MP3/WMA les in several folders
is being played, press PRESET/FOLDER W/S to
select the folder you want to play.
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b• • • • • • • • • • • • •
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
REPEAT : Listens to your les repeatedly or
randomly.
BASS BLAST : Press to select BASS effect directly.
TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations.
C / V(Skip/Search)
- Skips backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
N (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • c• • • • • • • • • • • • •
J(Information):
- 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.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
(Dimmer : The display window will be darkened by
half.)
RDS/SET :
- RDS (Radio Data System)
- Conrms the setting.
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on
USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type.
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Top / Front panel
a
Display window
b1(Standby)
Turns the power on or off.
c
C/V(Skip/Search)
- Skips backward or forward.
-Searches for a section within a file.
- Selects the radio stations.
+/-
- Adjusts speaker volume.
N (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects stereo/mono.
dF (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
Input source / Function Display
USB USB
AUX input AUX
Portable input PORT
Bluetooth BT
Radio FM
bd ca
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aPORT. (Portable) IN jack
b USB Port
You can play sound les by connecting the USB
device.
cFM ANTENNA
dAUX IN (L/R)
Connect an auxiliary device.
ePOWER IN
POWERIN
POWER IN
a b cd
e
Side / Rear panel
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2 Connecting
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Assembling the speaker
Before connecting the speakers, assemble the
speakers. Please check the items for assembling the
speakers.
1. Put the speaker upside down to assemble the
base.
2. Place an arrow of the base toward the speaker.
3. Tighten up with supplied screws.
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)
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.
yBe careful that the speaker
does not fall down.
Otherwise it may result in
the speaker malfunction
and cause personal injury
and/ or property damage.
yPlease be careful not to
damage the top of unit
when place the speaker upside down.
> Caution
TOP
TOP
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2 Connecting
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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.
POWER IN
Audio cable
DVD, Blu-ray player etc.
WhiteRed
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.
3.5 mm stereo 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 PORT function.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.
Automatically switches to the PORT function
when you connect the portable device to the
PORT. IN connector.
, Note
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USB Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB port on the unit.
USB device
Removing the USB device from the unit :
1. Choose a different function/mode.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
, Note
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Basic Operations
USB Operations
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select USB function by pressing F.
To Do this
Playback Press N.
Pause Press N during playback.
Searching
for a section
within a le
Press and hold C/V during
playback and release it at the point
you want to listen to.
Skipping to
the next/
previous le
- In stop status,
Press C/V to go to the next/
previous le.
- During playback,
Press V to go to the next le.
Playing less than 3 seconds, press
C to go to the previous le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press C
to go to the beginning of the le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly, the display will
be changed in the following order.
ONE -> ALL -> SHUFFLE -> OFF
yDo not extract the USB device during
operation. (play, etc.)
yRegular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
> Caution
Selecting a folder
and an MP3/WMA file
1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S repeatedly on the
remote control until a desired folder appears.
2. Press
N to play it.
The first file of folder will be played.
yUSB Files are recognized as below.
*
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 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 USB is “ROOT”
, Note
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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 : 4.1
yCodec : SBC
Bluetooth Profiles
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain proles.
This unit is compatible with following prole.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
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.
, Note
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-RK1(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-RK1(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 2
Bluetooth phones simultaneously using the
same method as described above, only in the
Bluetooth function.
yThe multi phone pairing connection is only
supported on Android phone. (Multi pairing
connection may not be supported depending
on the connected phone specications.)
yDuring multi phone pairing connection,
phones are muted.
, Note
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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.
, Note
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 2 Bluetooth
devices in the Bluetooth mode, you can play
and control music by using only one of the
connected devices.
, Note
Bluetooth connection lock
(BT LOCK)
You can limit Bluetooth connection to only
BT (Bluetooth) function to prevent unintended
Bluetooth connection.
To turn on this function, press and hold N 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 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,
“READY” appears on the display window.
yWhen you use the Bluetooth function,
adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.
yWhen entering Bluetooth function, this unit
automatically connect to Bluetooth device
which is connected the last or playbacked the
last. (Auto connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
, Note
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Radio Operations
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
Listening to the radio
1. Press F until FM appears in the display window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Auto tuning :
Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control
or C/V 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
C/V on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on
the remote control or pressing +/- on the unit
repeatedly.
Improving poor FM reception
Press N. 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.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press F until FM appears in the display window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+ on the remote control or
C/V on the unit.
3. Press 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 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 on the remote control.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold MEMORY on the remote control
for three seconds.
“DEL”, “ALL” will flash up alternately on the unit
display.
2. Press MEMORY on the remote control to erase
all the saved radio stations.
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Seeing information about a
Radio station
The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data
System) facility. This shows information about the
radio station being listened to. Press RDS/SET on
the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the
various data types:
PS (Programme Service Name)
The name of the channel will appear in
the display.
PTY (Programme Type Recognition)
The programme type (e.g. Jazz or News)
will appear in the display.
RT (Radio Text)
A text message contains special
information from the broadcast station.
This text may scroll across the display.
CT (Time controlled by the channel)
This shows the time as broadcast by the
station.
You can search the radio stations by programme type
by pressing RDS/SET on the remote control. The
display will show the last PTY in use. Press PTY one
or more times to select your preferred programme
type. Press and hold C/V. The tuner will search
automatically. When a station is found the search will
stop.
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.
STANDARD You can enjoy
optimized sound.
You can directly select BASS (BASS BLAST)
effect by pressing BASS BLAST.
, Note
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