LG CM1560DAB User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Micro Hi-Fi
Audio
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
CM1560DAB (CM1560DAB, CMS1560F)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1908_Rev01
MFL71379809

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 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.
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 overheating.
The openings should 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 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.
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.

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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.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
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.

Table of Contents4
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 Front Panel
11 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
12 Connecting to speakers
12 – Connecting the speakers to the unit
13 Optional Equipment Connection
13 – USB Connection
13 – PORT. IN Connection
3 Operating
14 Basic Operations
14 – CD/USB Operations
15 Other Operations
15 – Programmed Playback
15 – Deleting Programmed list
16 – Selecting a folder
16 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
16 – Turn off the sound temporarily
17 – Sleep Timer Setting
17 – Dimmer
17 – DEMO
17 – Auto power down
18 – AUTO POWER On
18 – Auto function change
19 Sound adjustment
20 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
20 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
22 Radio Operations
22 – Listening to the radio
22 – Improving poor FM reception
22 – Presetting the Radio Stations
22 – Deleting all the saved stations
23 – Seeing information about a Radio station
23 – Listening to the DAB+
23 – DAB+ scan

Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
24 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
25 Main unit
26 Speakers
27 Maintenance
27 – Handling the Unit
27 – Notes on Discs
28 Trademarks and Licenses

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Unique Features
BLUETOOTH
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.

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Playable file
Requirement
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.
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 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 1,000 les.
yExternal HDD, card readers, locked devices, or hard
type USB devices are not supported.
yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to the
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
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the batteries with 4and 5
matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1(Standby) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
VOL (Volume) +/- :Adjusts speaker volume.
F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
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.
- Chooses a preset number for a radio station.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PROGRAM/MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations.
- Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.
DIMMER : The display windows dims over few steps.
DELETE :
- Deletes a song on the programmed list.
- Deletes all the saved stations.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
REPEAT :Plays your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
INFO : Sees information about your music. An MP3
le often comes with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TUNING -/+ :
- Selects the radio stations.
- Scans DAB+ stations by pressing and holding.
C/V (Skip/Search) :
- Skips fast backward or forward.
- Searches for a section within a track/le.
d/M (Play/Pause) :
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects STEREO/MONO.
RDS : RDS (Radio Data System).
DAB+ MODE :
- DAB+ radio type
- Selects a DAB+ display mode
Z (Stop) : Stops playback.
PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type. (RDS
only)

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Front Panel
a
b
c
d
e
f
a 1/!(Standby/On)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
F (Function)
Selects the function or input source.
Y/U (Skip/Search)
- Searches backward or forward.
- Skips to the previous/next track/le.
TUNING - / +
- Selects the radio stations.
- Scans DAB+ stations by pressing and holding.
T (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects Stereo/Mono.
I (Stop)
Stops playback.
bR (Open)
Uses it when inserting or removing a CD.
c Display window
d Volume Knob
Adjusts volume of speaker.
e USB
Plays the audio les by connecting the USB
device.
f PORT. (Portable) IN
Connects to a Portable device.

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Rear Panel
R (6 Ω) L (6 Ω)
b
a
c
aDAB+/FM ANTENNA
bSPEAKERS (L/R) terminals
c POWER IN

2 Connecting
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Connecting
2
Connecting to speakers
Connecting 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 of each wire to the terminals
marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals
marked + (plus).
yMake 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.
> Caution

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Optional Equipment
Connection
USB Connection
Connect a USB device to the USB ports on the unit.
Removing the USB device from the unit.
1. Choose a different function/mode or
press Zon 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.
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.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1 on the remote
control or 1/!on the unit.
3. Press F on the remote control or on the unit to
select PORTABLE function.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device and
start it playing.

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Basic Operations
CD/USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing Ron the unit or
connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F on the
remote control or on the unit.
To Do this
Stop Press Z on the remote control or
Ion the unit.
Playback Press d/M on the remote control
or T on the unit.
Pause Press d/M on the remote control
or T on the unit.
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.
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 3 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
*DIR : Directory
yWhen you play programmed list, only RPT 1
and RPT ALL are available.
, Note

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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. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
2. Press C/V on the remote control or
Y/U on the unit to select a track/file.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control to save and select a next track/file.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files.
5. Press d/M on the remote control or T on the
unit to play the programmed music tracks/les.
6. To clear your selection, press Z on the remote
control or Ion the unit.
When making or modifying the programmed
list, REPEAT mode is off.
, Note
Deleting Programmed list
Deleting function only works in the edit mode.
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
2. Select a song by pressing PROGRAM/MEMORY
or PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control repeatedly.
3. Press DELETE on the remote control while a
song is selected.
yProgrammed list is cleared in the case below.
- Removing the disc or the USB device.
- Unplugging the power cord.
yProgram is switched off in the case below.
- Changing to a different function.
- Turning off and on the unit.
, Note

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Selecting a folder
1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control repeatedly until a desired folder appears.
2. Press d/M on the remote control or T on the
unit to play it. The first file of folder will be played.
(During playback, if you selecting a folder you
want, this step is not necessary.)
yUSB/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 differently
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
Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
While playing an MP3 le containing le information,
you can display the information by pressing INFO on
the remote control.
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 “q” will blink in the display window.
To cancel it, press again or change the volume
level.

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Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP 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 repeatedly
until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP
once again.
yYou can check the remaining time before the
unit is turned off.
yPress SLEEP. The remaining time appears in
the display window.
, Note
Dimmer
Press DIMMER once.
The display windows dims over few steps.
To cancel it, press DIMMER again.
DEMO
In the power on state, adjust the volume level of the
main unit to minimum and then press and hold F on
the unit for about 7 seconds.
To cancel the DEMO function, press and hold the F on
the unit for about 7 seconds.
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.
How to disconnect the wireless
network connection or the wireless
device
Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for
more than 5 seconds.

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AUTO POWER On
This unit automatically turns on by an input source :
Bluetooth
If you try to connect your Bluetooth device, this
unit turns on and the unit will be connected your
Bluetooth device.
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 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.
yTo use this function, the main unit must be
registered in paired devices list of Bluetooth
device.
, Note
Auto function change
This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth,
and then changes suitable function automatically.
When you try to connect Bluetooth
device
When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to
this unit, BT function is selected. Play your music on
the Bluetooth device.
This function only works with devices that were
previously connected.
, Note

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Sound adjustment
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
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.
BASS Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound effect.
STANDARD You can enjoy optimized
sound.
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.
y On some speakers, sound may not be heard
or heard in low sound depending on the
sound mode.
y Maybe you need to reset the sound mode,
after switching the input, sometimes even
after the sound track changed.
, Note

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Using a BLUETOOTH®
wireless technology
About BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for
short range connection.
The sound may be interrupted when the connection
has interference from other electronic devices or you
connect a Bluetooth device from a different room.
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.
yVersion: 2.1 + EDR
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.
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-
CM1560DAB(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-CM1560DAB (XX)” 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.
, Note
3. When this unit has successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will be appear
on the display window.
4. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.