LG CM1530BT User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Micro Hi-Fi System
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
CM1530BT (CM1530BT, CMS1530F)
ENGLISH
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1 Getting Started
Getting Started2
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
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.
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 centre.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION 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
centre. 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 Started
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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.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
yThe appliance is not intended for use by young
children or inrm persons without supervision.
yYoung Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with appliance.
yIf the appliance is supplied from a cord
extension set or an electrical portable outlet
device, the cord extension set on electrical
portable outlet device must be positioned so
that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of
moisture.
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
6 Playable file Requirement
6 – MP3/WMA music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote Control
9 Front Panel
10 Back Panel
2 Connecting
11 Connecting the speakers to the unit
11 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
11 Antenna Connection
12 Optional Equipment Connection
12 – USB Connection
12 – PORT. IN Connection
3 Operating
13 Basic Operations
13 – CD/ USB Operations
13 – Selecting a folder
14 Other Operations
14 – Programmed Playback
14 – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)
14 – Turn off the sound temporarily
15 Radio Operations
15 – Listening to the radio
15 – Improving poor FM reception
15 – Presetting the Radio Stations
15 – Deleting all the saved stations
16 Sound adjustment
16 – Setting the surround mode
16 Listening to music from your external
device
16 Auto Power Down
17 Using Bluetooth technology
17 – Listening to music of a Bluetooth
device
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Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
19 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
20 Trademarks and Licenses
21 Specifications
22 Maintenance
22 – Handling the Unit
22 – Notes on Discs
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Getting Started6
Getting Started
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Unique Features
Portable In
Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
Radio
Listen to the radio.
USB
Listen to music from your USB device.
Bluetooth
Listen to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (1) Battery (1)
Playable file
Requirement
MP3/WMA music file
requirement
MP3/ WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
ySampling Frequency : 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), 8 - 48 kHz
(WMA)
yBit rate : 32 - 384 kbps (MP3), 32 - 384 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.
yYou 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)
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Compatible USB Devices
yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yUSB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB1.1 or USB2.0
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 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 cannot be used as a storage device.
ySome USB may not work with this unit.
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Getting Started
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Remote Control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert one (size AAA) battery with
4and 5matched correctly.
• • • • • • a • • • • • •
POWER : Switches the unit ON or
OFF.
EQ :Chooses sound impressions.
?:The button is not available for
any function.
• • • • • • b • • • • • •
PRESET/FOLDER W/S:
-Searches for a folder of MP3/
WMA les. When a CD/ USB
containing MP3/ WMA les in
several folders is being played,
press PRESET/FOLDER W/S
to select the folder you want to
play.
-Choose a preset number for a
radio station.
FUNCTION : Selects the function
and input source.
@MUTE :Mutes the sound.
VOLUME W/S:Adjusts speaker
volume.
• • • • • • c • • • • • •
INFO : Sees informations about
your music. MP3 les often come
with ID3 tags. The tag gives
the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.
PROGRAM/MEMO :
-Stores radio stations.
-Creates a playlist you want to
listen to.
REPEAT(MENU) :
Listens to your tracks/les
repeatedly or randomly.
Cc/vV (Skip/Search) :
-Skips Fast backward or Forward.
-Searches for a section within a
track/le.
TUN. -/+ : Selects the radio
station.
ZENTER : Stops playback.
d/M (Play/Pause) : Starts or
pauses playback.
?:The button is not available for
any function.
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Getting Started
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Front Panel
a1/!(Power ON/OFF)
bRemote Sensor
c OPEN
Uses it when inserting or removing a CD.
d Display Window
ePRESET -/+
Selects preset numbers.
TUNING -/+
Tunes in the desired radio.
d/M(Play/Pause)
Starts or pauses playback.
I(Stop)
Stops playback.
C/V (Skip)
- Searches backward or forward.
- Skips to the previous/next track/le.
Volume Knob
Adjusts volume of speaker.
fFUNC.
Selects the function and input source.
EQ
Chooses sound impressions.
g PORT.IN
Listens to music from your portable device.
USB Port
Plays the audio les by connecting the USB
device.
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Getting Started10
Getting Started
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Back Panel
a Power cord
bFM ANTENNA
c SPEAKERS terminal (R/L)
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2 Connecting
Connecting 11
Connecting
2
Connecting the
speakers to the unit
Attaching the speakers to the
unit
To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic
nger pad to open the connection terminals on the
unit. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.
Connect the black wire to the terminals marked -
(minus) and the other end to the terminals marked
+ (plus).
The 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.
> Caution
Antenna Connection
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
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Connecting12
Connecting
2
Optional Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect the 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 different function/mode or
press ZENTER on the remote control
or Ion the unit twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
, Note
PORT. IN Connection
Connect an output (earphone or line out) of
portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the
PORT. IN connector.
MP3 player,etc..
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3 Operating
Operating 13
Operating
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Basic Operations
CD/ USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing OPEN or connect the
USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or FUNC. on
the unit.
3. Select a track/file you want to play by pressing
Cc/vV on the remote control or
C/V on the unit.
To Do this
Stop Press ZENTER on the remote
control or Ion the unit.
Playback Press d/M.
Pause During playback, press d/M.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/le
During playback, press vV on
the remote control or Von the
unit to go to the next track/le.
Playing less than 2 seconds, press
Cc on the remote control
or Con the unit to go to the
previous track/le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press
Cc on the remote control
or Con the unit to go to the
beginning of the track/le.
Searching
for a section
within a track
Press and hold Cc/vV
on the remote control or C/
Von the unit during playback
and release it at the point you want
to listen to.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT(MENU) on the
remote control repeatedly, the
display will be changed in the
following order.
RPT1 -> RPT DIR(MP3/WMA only)
-> RPT ALL -> RANDOM -> OFF
yThe DTS is not supported.
yIf you playback Scratched disc, you should
have experience some noise and fail to read
disc.
, Note
Selecting a folder
1. In stop status,press PRESET/FOLDER W/Son
the remote control repeatedly until a desired
folder appears.
2. Press
d/Mto play it. The first file of folder will
be played. (During playback, if you selecting a
folder you want, this step is not neccessay.)
yUSB and CD Folders/Files are recognized as
below.
*ROOT
File_01
File
Directory
File_02
File_03
File_04
File_05
File_06
File_07
File_08
File_09
File_10
yFiles and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented dierently
according to the record circumstances.
y*ROOT : the rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”
yFolders will be presented as the following
order;
FAT(USB) : FILE_01 -> FILE_02 -> FILE_03 ->
FILE_04 -> FILE_05 -> FILE_06 -> FILE_07
-> FILE_08 -> FILE_09 -> FILE_10
CD : FILE_01 -> FILE_02 -> FILE_03 ->
FILE_04 -> FILE_05 -> FILE_08 -> FILE_09
-> FILE_06 -> FILE_07 -> FILE_10
, Note
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Operating14
Operating
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Other Operations
Programmed Playback
The program function enables you to store your
favorite les from any disc or USB device.
A program can contain 20 tracks/les.
1. Insert a CD or a USB and wait for it to be
ordered.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote control
in stop status.
3. Press
Cc/vV to select a track/file.
4. Press PROGRAM/MEMO again to save.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to select a next track/file.
6. Press
d/Mto play the programmed music
tracks/files.
7. To clear your selection, press ZENTER on the
remote twice.
The programs are also cleared when the disc
or USB device is removed, the unit is powered
o or the function is switched to others.
, Note
Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
While playing an MP3 le containing le
information, you can display the information by
pressing INFO.
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press @MUTE on the remote control to mute
your sound.
You can mute your sound, for example, to answer
the telephone, the mute symbol“ ” is displayed in
the display window.
To cancel it, press @MUTE again or change the
volume level.
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Operating 15
Operating
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Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or
FUNC. on the unit until FM appears in the
display window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Auto tuning : Press TUN.-/+ on the remote
control or TUNING -/+ on the unit for about 2
seconds until the frequency indication starts
changing, then release. scanning stops when
the unit tunes in a station.
Manual tuning: Press TUN.-/+ on the remote
control or TUNING -/+ on the unit repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by using VOLUME W/Son
the remote control or rotate Volume knob on
the unit.
Improving poor FM reception
Press d/M on the remote control. This will change
the tuner from stereo to mono. Then the reception
will be better than before.
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or
FUNC. on the unit until FM appears in the
display window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUN.-/+ on the remote control or TUNING -/+
on the unit.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMO. A preset number will
blink in the display window.
4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/Sto select the
preset number you want.
5. Press PROGRAM/MEMO. 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.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMO for two
seconds. “ERASE” will blink in the display
window.
2. Press PROGRAM/MEMO to erase all saved radio
stations.
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Operating16
Operating
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Sound adjustment
Setting the surround mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by using EQ.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and eects.
On Display Description
AUTO EQ
Sets the sound equalizer on the
mode that is the most similar to
the genre which is included in
the MP3 ID3 tag of song les.
POP
CLASSIC
JAZZ
ROCK
This program lends an
enthusiastic atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the feeling
you are at an actual pop,classic,
jazz or rock concert.
BYPASS You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.
BASS BLAST
(BASS)
Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound eect.
Maybe you need to reset the surround mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.
, Note
Listening to music
from your external
device
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of external device. (Refer to the page 12)
1. Connect the external device to the PORT. IN
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1/!.
3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
FUNC. on the unit.
4. Turn the external device and start playing
music.
Auto Power Down
This unit will be o itself to save electronic
consumption in the case main unit is not
connected to external device and is not used for 20
minutes. So does this unit after 6 hours since Main
unit has been connected to other device using
analog input.
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Operating 17
Operating
3
Using Bluetooth
technology
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology
for short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the
connection is interfered by other electronic
devices with the same frequency wave as used
by your Bluetooth device, or if you connect other
bluetooth devices 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. Available
Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop,PDA.
Bluetooth profiles
In order to use Bluetooth® wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
This unit is compatible with following profile.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Listening to music of a
Bluetooth device
Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to 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. Select the Bluetooth function by using
FUNCTION on the remote control or FUNC. on
the unit. Then "BT READY" will be on the display
window.
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 dispalys as “LG MICRO(XX:XX)”.
XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address.
For example, if your unit has a BT address such
as 9C:02:98:4A:F7:08, you will see “LG MICRO
(F7:08)” on your Bluetooth device.
, Note
3. Enter the PIN code.
PIN code : 0000
Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some devices have a dierent pairing way.
, Note
4. When this unit is successfully paired with
your Bluetooth device,“BT CONN” and “BT
PAIR”appears in the display window.
5. Listening to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth
device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
guide. According to your Bluetooth device’s
volume level, the volume level of Bluetooth will
be adjusted.
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4 Troubleshooting
Operating18
Operating
3
yWhen using Bluetooth® technology, you
have to make a connection between the
unit and the bluetooth device as close as
possible.
However it may not work well in the case
below :
-There is a 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.
yThe sound may be interrupted when
the connection interfered by the other
electronic wave.
yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
yPairing is limited one Bluetooth device per
one unit and multi-pairing is not supported.
yDepending on the type of the device,
you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
function.
yYou can enjoy Bluetooth wireless
technology using phone, MP3, Notebook,
etc..
yWhen someone stands and interupts
communication between Bluetooth device
and the player, the connection will be
disconnected.
yThe more distant between the unit and
the bluetooth device, the lower the sound
quality becomes.
yWhen Bluetooth connection is
disconnected, connect the bluetooth device
to the unit again.
, Note
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4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 19
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause & Correction
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 FUNC. and check the selected
function.
ySpeaker cables are not connected correctly. Connect the speaker cables
correctly.
yThe volume is set to minimum. Use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume.
The unit does not start
playback.
yAn unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.
yNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
yThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to the page 22)
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 poorly. Adjust its position.
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
being tuned by scanning preset channels). Preset some radio stations, see
page15 for details.
The remote control does
not work properly.
yThe remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit. Point the
remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
yThe remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within
about 16 ft (5 m).
yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove
the obstacle.
yThe battery in the remote control is exhausted. Replace the battery with new
one.
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5 Appendix
Appendix20
Appendix
5
Trademarks and
Licenses
Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which
allows radio contact between electronic devices.
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.
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.
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