LG CM8530 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Hi-Fi System
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it
for future reference.
CM8530 (CM8530, CMS8530F/S/W)
CM8430 (CM8430, CMS8530F/W)
CM8330 (CM8330, CMS8530F)
ENGLISH
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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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.
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – MP3/WMA music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Front panel
10 Rear panel (CM8530)
11 Rear panel (CM8430)
12 Rear panel (CM8330)
13 Remote control
2 Connecting
14 How to Affix the Ferrite Core(For EMI
only)
14 – Affix the Ferrite Core for power cord
(For EMI only, CM8530, CM8430)
14 – Affix the Ferrite Core for lighting
cable (For EMI only, CM8530,
CM8430)
15 Connecting to speakers
15 – Before connecting (CM8530 only)
16 – Connecting to speakers
17 – Attaching the speaker light cables to
the unit (For CM8530, CM8430)
18 Optional Equipment Connection
18 – AUX IN Connection
18 – PORT. IN Connection
18 – Listening to music from your portable
player or external device
19 – USB Connection
19 – Antenna Connection
3 Operating
20 Basic Operations
20 – CD/USB Operations
20 – Selecting a folder and
an MP3/WMA file
21 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file
22 Playback effect
22 – SMART DJ playback
23 – DJ effect
23 – AUTO DJ playback
24 – JUKE BOX Playback
(Program play)
25 Radio Operations
25 – Listening to the radio
25 – Improving poor FM reception
25 – Presetting the Radio Stations
25 – Deleting all the saved stations
26 Other Operations
26 – Turn off the sound temporarily
26 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
26 – DEMO
26 – Using Microphone
26 – Switching on and off the speaker
light(For CM8530, CM8430)
27 Sound adjustment
27 – Setting the surround mode
27 – Setting the USER EQ
28 Setting the Clock
28 – Setting the Clock Manually
28 – Using your player as an alarm clock
29 – Sleep Timer Setting
29 – Dimmer
29 – Auto power down
29 Advanced Operations
29 – Recording to USB
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Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
32 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
33 General specifications
34 Speakers specifications
35 Maintenance
35 – Notes on Discs
35 – Handling the Unit
35 Trademarks and Licenses
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Unique Features
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
Playback effects
Listens to music with various sound and playback
eects.
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)
Non-skid pad (1)-
CM8530 only FM Antenna (1)
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Playable file
Requirement
MP3/WMA 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 : Under 999
yMaximum folders : Under 99
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)
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 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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Front panel
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aDisplay window
Remote sensor
b1/!(Power)
cUSB 1/2 Port
You can play or record sound files by
connecting the USB device.
USB REC
Records to USB.
dFUNCTION
Selects the function and input source.
Turn FUNCTION knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
eLG EQ
Chooses locally special equalizer.
SMART DJ
Selects SMART DJ mode. (For more information
refer to the page 22)
AUTO DJ
Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
informaion refer to the page 23)
USER EQ
Sets sound equalizer on your own.
EFFECT LEVEL
Selects DJ effect level between low, middle, and
high.
fDJ EFFECT
Press DJ EFFECT
-select DJ effect mode.
-Enters USER EQ setting mode and saves your
equalizer setting
Turn DJ EFFECT
- makes a sound on DJ effect mode.
- Selects BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE when
setting USER EQ.
gVolume knob
Adjusts speaker volume.
hENTER
Selects a folder when searching a le.
FOLDER
Moves to folder and le selection mode.
DELETE
Deletes MP3/WMA files. (USB only)
Deletes a song on JUKE BOX list.
iFILE SEARCH
Selects a folder and a file on CD/USB function.
jBASS BLAST
Selects the BASS BLAST or BYPASS sound
directly.
B(Open/Close)
I
- Stops playback or recording.
- Cancels DELETE function.
SPK Lighting / DEMO (CM8530 / CM8430)
- Changes speaker’s lighting effect.
- Shows demo
DEMO (CM8330)
- Shows demo
JUKE BOX
- Makes your favourites list.
- Switches on and off JUKE BOX.
k
Y/ /U
Press this knob to (Play/Pause).
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects Stereo/Mono.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
Y/U (Skip/Search).
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a track/le.
- Adjusts the sound level when setting USER EQ.
lDisc tray
mPORT. IN jack
MIC jack
MIC VOL.
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Rear panel (CM8530)
b
c
d
e
f
a
aCooling fan
bSpeakers connector
cSPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM
dAUX IN connectors (L/R)
eANTENNA (FM)
fPower cord
yConnect the power cord to wall outlet
directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not
operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.
yDo not overload the extension cord with
excessive electrical load.
> Caution
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Rear panel (CM8430)
aCooling fan
bSpeakers connector
cSPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM
dAUX IN connectors (L/R)
eANTENNA (FM)
fPower cord
yConnect the power cord to wall outlet
directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not
operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.
yDo not overload the extension cord with
excessive electrical load.
> Caution
b
a
c
e
d
f
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Rear panel (CM8330)
aCooling fan
bSpeakers connector
cAUX IN connectors (L/R)
dANTENNA (FM)
ePower cord
yConnect the power cord to wall outlet
directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may not
operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.
yDo not overload the extension cord with
excessive electrical load.
> Caution
b
c
a
e
d
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Remote
control
?
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on
the rear of the Remote Control,
and insert two (size R03(AAA))
batteries with 4and 5matched
correctly.
• • • • • • a • • • • • •
1(Power) :Switches the unit ON
or OFF.
B(Open/Close) :Opens and
closes the disc tray.
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.
FUNCTION :Selects the function
and input source.
MUTE @: Mutes the sound.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
TUNER MEMORY :
-Stores radio stations.
-Deletes all the saved stations.
USB REC :USB direct recording.
SLEEP : Sets the system to turn
off automatically at a specified
time.
(Dimmer : The display window
will be darkened by half.)
• • • • • • b • • • • • •
REPEAT (MENU): Listens to
your tracks/les repeatedly or
randomly.
TUNING-/+ :Selects the radio
stations.
C/V(Skip/Search) :
-Skips Fast backward or
Forward.
-Searches for a section within a
track/le.
ZENTER :
-Stops playback or recording.
-Cancels DELETE function.
d/M(Play/Pause) :
-Starts or pauses playback.
-Selects STEREO/MONO.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound
impressions.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ
mode. (For more information refer
to the page 23)
DELETE :
-Deletes MP3/WMA les.
-Deletes a song on JUKE BOX
list.
• • • • • • c • • • • • •
0to 9numerical buttons :Selects
numbered tracks, les, or preset
number.
INFO :Sees informations about
your music. An MP3 le often
come with ID3 tag. The tag gives
the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.
?: The button is not available for
any function.
• • • • • • d • • • • • •
CLOCK : For setting the clock and
checking the time.
TIMER :With the TIMER function
you can turn CD, USB play and
TUNER reception on or o at a
desired time.
SET : Conrms the setting.
SMART DJ : Selects SMART DJ
mode. (For more information refer
to the page 22)
JUKE BOX :
-Selects JUKE BOX mode.
-Makes your favorites list.
EFFECT LEVEL +/- : Adjusts
SMART DJ eect sound level.
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2 Connecting
Connecting14
Connecting
2
How to Affix the
Ferrite Core(For EMI
only)
Affix the Ferrite Core for
power cord (For EMI only,
CM8530, CM8430)
You must ax a ferrite core in order to reduce or
eliminate electrical interference.
1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
2. Wind the power cord around the ferrite core
once.
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
Affix the Ferrite Core for
lighting cable (For EMI only,
CM8530, CM8430)
Before connecting speaker’s lighting cable, you
should ax ferrite core in order to reduce or
eliminate electrical interference.
1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open.
2. Wind the speaker lighing cables around the
ferrite core twice.
3. Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
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Connecting
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Connecting to speakers
Before connecting (CM8530
only)
You have to position the unit and the speakers
before connecting the speakers. Note that the
illustrations below are dier from the actual unit.
The following illustrations show an example of the
positioning which is the left side of the main unit.
Positioning the speakers
: Non-skid pad
1. Attach the non-skid pads to the right side of
subwoofer.
2. Lay the subwoofer down as the illustration
above.
: Non-skid pad
Surround
speaker
Stacking
board
Subwoofer
3. Put the stacking board on the subwoofer.
4. Place the front and the surround speakers on
the stacking board firmly.
5. Attach the non-skid pads between the front and
the surround speakers for preventing scratchs.
Positioning the main unit and the
speakers
Speaker ductSpeaker duct 20 cm 20 cm
yThe speaker ducts of subwoofer have to be faced
opposite the main unit. Otherwise it may result
in a malfunction of the main unit.
yThe subwoofer have to be placed at a distance
of about 20 cm from the main unit.
Front
speaker
Surround speaker
Front speaker
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Connecting16
Connecting
2
Connecting to speakers
Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKERS
connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug
to the corresponding speaker connector when
connecting the plug.
CM8530
Color Speaker
Grey SURR R
Red FRONT R
Orange SUB WOOFER 1
Orange SUB WOOFER 2
Blue SURR L
White FRONT L
CM8430
Color Speaker
Red FRONT R
Orange SUB WOOFER
White FRONT L
CM8330
Color Speaker
Red FRONT R
White FRONT L
yDo not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs
two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise
it may result in the speaker malfunction
and cause personal injury and/or property
damage.
yCheck the volume level before playing
music to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant
women from being shocked by the sudden
and loud sound from the unit.
yDo not use the unit in a limited space.
It may damage a person’s hearing. It is
recommended to use it in a wide space.
yBe careful to make sure children not to 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.
yMake sure to install the speaker with other
people in order to prevent it from falling
and causing injuries to the installer.
> Caution
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Connecting 17
Connecting
2
Attaching the speaker
light cables to the unit (For
CM8530, CM8430)
Connect the speaker’s lighting cables on the
speakers to the SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM jack on
the unit.
yMake sure to connect the cables to
connectors tightly on the unit.
yMake sure that the jacks and the speakers
are matched correctly.
> Caution
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Connecting18
Connecting
2
Optional Equipment
Connection
AUX IN Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device(Camcoder,
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.
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.
Or
Connect the external device to the AUX IN
connector of the unit.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1/!.
3. Select the PORTABLE or AUX function by using
FUNCTION.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device
and start it playing.
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Connecting
2
USB Connection
Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the
USB ports on the unit.
USB device
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
Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
FM antenna
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3 Operating
Operating20
Operating
3
Basic Operations
CD/USB Operations
1. Insert the disc or connect the USB device to the
USB port.
2. Select a source by using FUNCTION. The
selected source appears on the display window.
To
Do this
On the remote
control On the unit
Stop Press ZENTER. Press I.
Playback Press d/M. Press .
Pause Press d/Mduring
playback.
Press during
playback.
Searching
for a
section
within a
track/le
Press and hold
C/Vuntil
the time you
want to listen to is
displayed.
Turn Y/U
knob clockwise or
counterclockwise
and hold it until
the time you
want to listen to is
displayed.
Selecting
a track/le
directly
Press 0to 9
numerical buttons
on the remote
control to go to
the desired le or
track directly.
-
Skipping
to the
next/
previous
track/le
Press C/V
during playback.
Turn Y/U
knob clockwise or
counterclockwise
during playback.
Playing
repeatedly
or
randomly
Press
REPEAT(MENU)
repeatedly. Refer
to the note for
details about the
display change.
-
yThe display changes in the following order.
USB MP3/WMA CD Audio CD
REPEAT TRK
REPEAT *DIR
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
REPEAT TRK
REPEAT DIR
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
REPEAT TRK
-
REPEAT ALL
RANDOM
OFF
*DIR : Directory
yWhen you play JUKE BOX list, only REPEAT
TRK and REPEAT 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.
yThe next le name is displayed every 30
seconds. (Except RANDOM play, AUTO DJ
RANDOM play, the last le of playlist, etc.)
yIf you leave the disc tray open for 5 minutes,
it will close automatically.
, Note
Selecting a folder and
an MP3/WMA file
On the unit
1. Press FOLDER and rotate FILE SEARCH until a
desired folder appears.
2. Press ENTER and rotate FILE SEARCH until a
desired file appears. Press to play it.
On the remote control
1. Press PRESETFOLDER W/Srepeatedly until a
desired folder appears.
2. Press
d/Mto play it. The first file of folder will
play.
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