LG CM2460DAB 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
CM2460DAB (CM2460DAB, CMS2460F)
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1911_Rev01
MFL71379816

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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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned 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 specied 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 specication 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.
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
6 Accessories
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
14 – Auto Play
15 Other Operations
15 – Programmed Playback
15 – Deleting Programmed list
15 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
16 – Searching for a folder and an MP3/WMA/
FLAC file
16 – Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC file
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 Using a BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
19 – Listening to music stored on the
BLUETOOTH devices
21 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App
21 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto
Your Bluetooth Device
23 Radio Operations
23 – Listening to the radio
23 – Improving poor FM reception
23 – Presetting the Radio Stations
23 – Deleting all the saved stations
24 – Seeing information about a Radio station
24 – Listening to the DAB+
24 – DAB+ scan
25 Sound adjustment
25 Advanced Operations
25 – Recording to USB
26 – To select recording bit rate and speed
27 Setting the Clock
27 – Setting the Clock through
“Music Flow Bluetooth” App
27 – Using your player as an alarm clock
28 LG Sound Sync

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Unique Features
BLUETOOTH
Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
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.
Refer to page 21-22
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

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Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/WMA/FLAC le compatibility with this unit is
limited as follows.
ySampling frequency :
MP3 : within 8 to 48 kHz
WMA : within 8 to 48 kHz
FLAC : within 8 to 192 kHz (USB),
within 8 to 48 kHz (CD)
yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
yMaximum les : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2000
yMaximum folders : Data CD : 99 / USB : 200
yFile extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”/ ”.ac”
yCertain MP3/WMA/FLAC 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.
ySupport channel (FLAC) : Up to 2 channel
ySupport output bit/sample (FLAC) : 24 bit
ybps (FLAC) : Up to 2.5 Mbps
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 2000 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
(R03)
(R03)
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote
control, and insert the battery with 4and 5
matched correctly.
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1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
B (Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.
VOL +/- :Adjusts speaker volume.
PRESET/FOLDER W/S :
- Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA/FLAC les.
When a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA/FLAC
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.
FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.
@ : Mutes the sound.
PROGRAM/MEMORY :
- Stores radio stations.
- Creates a programmed list you want to listen to.
REPEAT :Plays your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
DELETE :
- Deletes MP3/WMA/FLAC les.
- Deletes a song on the programmed list.
- Deletes all the saved stations.

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SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
TUN. -/+ :
- 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.
Z (Stop) :
- Stops playback or recording.
- Cancels DELETE function
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INFO :
- Sees information about your music. An MP3 le
often comes with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
- Sees the address of connected Bluetooth device
in Bluetooth mode.
DIMMER : The display windows dims over few steps.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn off automatically at
a specified time.
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time.
ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn CD,
USB play and Tuner reception on at a desired time.
RDS/SET :
- RDS (Radio Data System).
- Conrms the setting.
DAB+ MODE :
- DAB+ radio type
- Selects a DAB+ display mode
USB REC : USB direct recording.
?: The button is not available for any function.
PTY : Searches radio stations by radio type. (RDS
only)

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Front Panel
a b c d e
f
g
h
i j k
a1/! (Power)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
bF
Selects the function or input source.
cY/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.
dT (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects Stereo/Mono.
eR
Opens or closes the disc tray.
f Remote sensor
gDisplay window
h Volume Knob
Adjusts volume of speaker.
i USB
Plays the audio les by connecting the USB
device.
jDisc tray
k PORT. IN
Connects to a Portable device.

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Rear Panel
c
b
a
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).
Color Speaker
Red Front R
White Front L
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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Connecting
2
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 Z on the remote control 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/!.
3. Press F 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 Bon the remote
control or Ron the unit.
Or connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the
unit.
To Do this
Stop Press Z on the remote control.
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/FLAC
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.
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/FLAC CD is played automatically
after disc tray is open and then closed.
Automatically switches to the CD function if disc tray
is open and then closed when there is no disc in tray.

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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 for each media
(CD, USB). Possible to save a total of 40 tracks/les.
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
2. Press C/V on the remote control to select
a track/file.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to save and select a
next track/file.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to store other tracks/files.
(You can modify the list by pressing
PRESET/FOLDER W/S to select the program
number.)
5. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY once again.
To play the programmed list, press d/M after you
make the list.
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/Srepeatedly.
3. Press DELETE while a song is selected.
yProgrammed list is cleared in the case below.
- Removing the disc or the USB device.
- Deleting or recording music les in 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
Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
While playing an MP3 le containing le information,
you can display the information by pressing INFO.

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Operating
3
Searching for a folder and an
MP3/WMA/FLAC file
1. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S on the remote
control repeatedly until a desired folder appears
in the display window.
2. Press d/M to play it. The first file of the folder
will be played.
yUSB/CD Folders/Files are recognized as
below
FOLDER1
ROOT
FOLDER3
FOLDER4
FOLDER2
FOLDER7
FOLDER8
FOLDER5
FOLDER6
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FILE 8
FILE 9
FILE 10
FILE 3
FILE 4
FILE 11
FILE 12
FILE 13
FILE 14
FILE 1
FILE 2
FOLDER
FILE
yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will not
appear.
yFolders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT FOLDER1 FOLDER3 FOLDER7
FOLDER8 FOLDER5 FOLDER6
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.
y*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB/CD is “ROOT”.
, Note
Deleting an MP3/WMA/FLAC
file
You can delete le, folder or format by pressing
DELETE on the remote control. This function is
supported only in stop status. (USB only)
1. -Select the file you want to delete and press
DELETE on the remote control.
- Select the folder you want to delete by pressing
PRESET/FOLDER W/Son the remote control
and press DELETE on the remote control.
-Press and hold DELETE on the remote control
to format the USB device.
Or
Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly
during selecting the MP3/WMA/FLAC file.
The display changes in the following order.
- DEL FILE : Deletes file
- DEL DIR : Deletes folder
- FORMAT : Formats USB
2. To delete file/folder or format, press d/M
on the remote control.
If you want to exit the current mode,
press Z 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 device.
> Caution
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 @ 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 :
LG TV or 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 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.
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 LG TV 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 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.
, Note

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Operating
3
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 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.
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
CM2460DAB(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 CM2460DAB
(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 phone pairing connection is only
supported on Android devices. (Multi phone
pairing connection may not be supported
depending on the connected device
specications.)
yRemovable/detachable Bluetooth device
(Ex : Dongle etc.) will not support multi
pairing.
, Note

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3. When this unit has successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” will be appear
on the display window. After a short amount
of time, the Bluetooth device name will be
displayed.
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 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.
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.
, Note
yWhen this unit connected with multiple
Bluetooth devices, only one device which
you are playing keeps Bluetooth connection
when you change the function to the others.
yThe sound may be interrupted when the
connection has interference from other
electronic devices.
yYou cannot control the Bluetooth device
with this unit.
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 Bluetooth function,
adjust the volume to a proper level on the
Bluetooth device.
yIf it is not in Bluetooth function, only one
device can be connected.
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.
, Note
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