LG DM2820 User manual

DM2820
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD Micro Hi-Fi System
ENGLISH

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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 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
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.

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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.
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)

Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 – Portable In
6 – USB Direct Recording
6 – Full HD up-scaling
6 Accessories
7 Introduction
7 – Playable Discs
7 – About the “7” Symbol Display
7 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 – Regional Codes
8 Playable file Requirement
8 – MP3/ WMA music file requirement
8 – Photo file requirement
8 – Compatible USB Devices
8 – USB device requirement
9 – DivX file requirement
10 Remote control
11 Front panel
11 Top panel
12 Right panel
12 Left panel
13 Connecting the AC adapter
13 Mounting the main unit on the wall
2 Connecting
15 Connections to Your TV
15 – HDMI Out Connection
16 – Video Connection
18 Optional Equipment Connection
18 – Listening to music from your portable
player or external device
18 – USB Operation
18 – CD Operation
19 Antenna Connection
20 iPod/iPhone/iPad Connection
20 – Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
3 System Setting
22 Adjust the setup settings
22 – OSD Initial language settings -
Optional
22 – To display and exit the Setup menu
23 – Language
23 – Display
24 – Audio
24 – Lock (Parental Control)
25 – Others

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4
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4 Operating
26 Using the Home Menu
26 Basic Operations
27 Other Operation
27 – Displaying Disc Information on-screen
28 – To display the DVD Menu
28 – To display the DVD title
28 – Changing subtitle code page
28 – 1.5 times speed playback
28 – Resume playback
28 – Last Scene Memory
28 – Screen Saver
29 – Marked Playback
29 – Starting play from selected
time
30 – Viewing a PHOTO file
31 – System Select - Optional
31 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
31 – Turn off the sound temporarily
31 – Adjust the speaker level settings
32 Setting the Clock
32 – Using your player as an alarm clock
33 – Sleep Timer Setting
33 – Dimmer
33 Radio Operations
33 – Listening to the radio
33 – Presetting the Radio Stations
33 – Deleting all the saved stations
33 – Improving poor FM reception
34 Sound adjustment
34 – Setting the sound mode
35 Advanced Operations
35 – Recording to USB
5 Troubleshooting
36 Troubleshooting
6 Appendix
37 Area Code List
38 Language code List
39 Trademarks and Licenses
40 Specifications
42 Maintenance
42 – Handling the Unit
42 – Notes on Discs

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Unique Features
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
USB Direct Recording
Records music from CD to your USB device.
Full HD up-scaling
Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote control (1) Battery (1)
FM antenna (1) HDMI cable (1)
Wall Bracket (1) AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1) WALL BRACKET
INSTALL GUIDE (1)

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Introduction
Playable Discs
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that
contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA and/or
JPEG les. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/
CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the
recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
DVD-VIDEO (12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented.
DVD±R (12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
DVD-RW (12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
DVD+R: Video mode only
Supports the double layer disc also.
DVD+RW (12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CD-
RW in music CD format that can be
purchased.
About the “7” Symbol Display
“7” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained
in this owner’s manual is not available on that
specic media.
Symbols Used in this Manual
rDVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in Video
mode or VR mode and nalized
tAudio CDs
yVideo les contained in the
USB/Disc
uAudio les contained in the
USB/Disc
iPhoto les
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
, Tip
Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled
same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
yMost DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your unit’s regional code or
the disc cannot play.
yIf you try to play a DVD with a dierent regional
code from your unit, the message“Check Region
al Code” appears on the TV screen.

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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)
ySupport Version : v2, v7, v8, v9
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.
Photo file requirement
Photo le compatibility with this unit is limited as
follows :
yMax pixel in width : 2 760 x 2 048 pixel
yMaximum les : Under 999
ySome discs may not operate due to a dierent
recording format or the condition of disc.
yFile extensions: “.jpg”
yCD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/ JOLIET
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
some USB devices.
USB device requirement
yDevices which require additional program
installation connected 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.
ySome USB device may not work with this unit.
yUSB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit can not be used as a storage device.

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DivX file requirement
DivX le compatibility with this unit is limited as
follows:
yAvailable resolution: within 800 x 600 (W x H)
pixels.
yThe le name of the DivX subtitle should be
entered within 45 characters.
yIf there is impossible code to express in the
DivX le, it may be displayed as“ _ “ mark on the
display.
yFrame rate : less than 30 fps.
yIf the video and audio structure of recorded
les is not interleaved, either video or audio is
outputted.
yPlayable DivX le : “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.divx”
yPlayable Subtitle format : SubRip (*.srt/ *.txt),
SAMI (*.smi), SubStation Alpha (*.ssa/ *.txt),
MicroDVD (*.sub/ *.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (*.sub/
*.txt), Vobsub (*.sub)
yPlayable Codec format : “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”,
“DIVX5.xx”, “DIVX6.xx”, “MP4V3”, “3IVX”.
yPlayable Audio format : “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”.
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)
yFor Discs formatted in Live le system, you can
not play it on this unit.
yIf the name of movie le is dierent from that of
the subtitle le, during playback of a DivX le,
subtitle may not be displayed.
yIf you play a DivX le which diers from DivX
spec, it may not operate normally.

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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 • • • • •
PFUNCTION : Selects the
function and input source.
MARKER : Marks play list.
1POWER :Switches the unit ON
or OFF.
BOPEN/CLOSE : Ejects the disc
from slot loader.
SLEEP : Sets the System to turn o
automatically at a specied time.
(Dimmer : The display window will
be darkened by half.)
mINFO/DISPLAY :Accesses On-
Screen Display.
nHOME : Displays the [Home
Menu].
DISC MENU : Accesses the menu
on a DVD.
• • • • • • b • • • • •
W/S/A/D (up/ down/ left/
right) : Uses to navigate on-screen
displays.
PRESET (+/-) : Selects the radio
station.
TUNING (-/+) : Tunes in the
desired radio station.
bENTER : Acknowledges menu
selection.
Presetting the radio stations.
x BACK :Moves backwards in
the menu or exits the setup menu.
TITLE : If the current DVD title has
a menu, the title menu appears
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc
menu may not appear.
• • • • • • c • • • • •
ZSTOP : Stops playback.
dPLAY, MONO/STEREO :
- Starts playback.
- Selects Mono/ Stereo.
MPAUSE/STEP :
- Pauses playback.
- Plays title Frame-by-Frame.
(DVD, DivX, only)
C/V SKIP : Goes to the
next or previous chapter / track /
le.
c/v SCAN : Searches
backward or forward.
• • • • • • d • • • • •
SPEAKER LEVEL :Sets the sound
level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound
eect mode.
VOL (+/-) : Adjusts speaker
volume.
MUTE : Mutes the sound.
XREC : USB Direct Recording
• • • • • • e • • • • •
0-9 numerical buttons : Selects
numbered options in a menu.
h REPEAT : Selects a play
mode. (Repeat/ Random)
CLEAR : Removes a number when
setting the password.
• • • • • • f • • • • •
TV Control buttons :Controls the
TV. (LG TV only)
-You can control the sound
level, input source, and power
switching of LG TVs as well.
Hold 1(POWER) and press PR/
CH (W/S)button repeatedly
until the TV turns on or o.
CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a
time.
TIMER : Uses your player as an
alarm clock.
SET : Conrms clock and alarm
setting.
? : This button is not available.

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Front panel
aRemote Sensor
bDisplay window
ciPod/iPhone/iPad Dock
d iPod OPEN
Opens and closes the iPod/iPhone/iPad Dock.
T(PLAY/PAUSE)
Starts playback and pause.
I (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
-/+ (VOLUME)
Adjusts volume level.
Top panel
PORT.IN
aPHONES
Headphone jack
PORT.IN
Listens to music from your portable device.
bUSB Port
Plays music le by connecting the USB device.
cDisc slot
d1(POWER)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
FUNC.
Selects the function and input source.
DISC EJECT
Ejects a DISC from the unit.

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Right panel
aFM ANTENNA
Connects the FM wired antenna.
bVIDEO OUT
Connects to a TV with video inputs.
cHDMI OUT TO TV
Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.
(Interface for digital audio and video)
Left panel
a DC 18 V (AC adapter input)
Precautions in using the touch buttons.
yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry
hands.
- In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before
using.
yDo not press the touch buttons hard to
make it work.
- If you apply too much strength, it can
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
yTouch the button that you want to work in
order to operate the function correctly.
yBe careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.
> Caution

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Connecting the AC
adapter
1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter cable to AC adapter
input.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or manufacturer. Using any
other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
> Caution
Mounting the main
unit on the wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall. Prepare
screws and brackets supplied.
Preparation
Unit
Wall Bracket
WALL BRACKET INSTALL GUIDE
WALL BRACKET INSTALL GUIDE
TV BOTTOM LINE
1. Match the TV BOTTOM LINE of WALL BRACKET
INSTALL GUIDE with the bottom of TV and attach
it to the position.
TV

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2. When you mount the wall bracket on a wall
(concrete), use the wall bracket to check the
point to drill. Then you should drill some holes.
3. Remove the WALL BRACKET INSTALL GUIDE.
4. Fix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the
illustration below.
Screws and anchors are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the
FAB31058701 screw and MEG62598701 anchor
for the mounting. Please purchase them.
, Note
5. Hang the main unit onto the brackets, as shown
below.
yDo not hang onto the installed unit and
avoid any impact to the unit.
ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it
does not fall o. If the unit falls o, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
> Caution
Detach the unit from the bracket as shown
below.
, Note

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Connecting
2
Connections to Your
TV
Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
yDepending on your TV and other
equipment you wish to connect, there are
various ways you could connect the player.
Use only one of the connections described
in this manual.
yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary
to make the best connections.
, Note
yMake sure the unit is connected directly
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel
yDo not connect your player via your VCR.
The image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
> Caution
HDMI Out Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this unit by using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ cable).
Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the
HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).
Unit
yYou can fully enjoy digital audio and video
signals together with this HDMI connection.
yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to“Resolution Setting”on page 17.)
, Tip

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2
yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the unit, the HDMI
device’s audio sound may be distorted or
may not output.
yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI
compatible device make sure of the
following:
- Try switching o the HDMI/DVI device and
this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,
then switch on this unit.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720 x 480i (or 576i), 720 x 480p (or 576p),
1 280 x 720p, 1 920 x 1 080i or 1 920 x 1 080p
video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI
devices will work with this unit.
- The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
- This unit does not playback and TV screen
is changed to black or green screen or the
snow noise may occur on the screen.
yIf there is noise or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable and use a higher
version cable than High Speed HDMI™
cable.
, Note
yChanging the resolution when the
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions. To solve the
problem, turn o the unit and then turn it
on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is
not veried, TV screen is changed to black
or green screen or the snow noise may
occur on the screen. In this case, check the
HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI
cable.
> Caution
Video Connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the
video in jack on the TV by using a video cable.
You can hear the sound through the system’s
speakers.
Yellow
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Resolution Setting
The unit provides several output resolutions for
HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change
the resolution by using [Setup] menu.
1. Press
nHOME.
2. Use
A/D to select the [Setup] and press
bENTER. The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use
W/S to select [Display] option then press
Dto move to the second level.
4. Use
W/S to select the [Resolution] option
then press Dto move to the third level.
5. Use
W/S to select the desired resolution then
press bENTER to confirm your selection.
If your TV does not accept the resolution you
have set on the player, you can set resolution
to 480p (or 576p) as follows:
Press ZSTOP for more than 5 seconds.
, Note
Video Output Resolution
Displayed resolution in display window and
outputted resolution may dierent according to
connection type.
[VIDEO OUT]: 480i (or 576i)

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Optional Equipment
Connection
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 devices.
(Portable cable is not supplied as accessory with
unit.)
PORT.IN
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
PFUNCTION on the remote control or FUNC.
on the unit.
4. Turn the external device on and start playing it.
USB Operation
Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the unit.
PORT.IN
Removing the USB Device from the unit
1. Choose a different function/mode or
press ZSTOP on the remote control or
Ion the unit twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
, Note
CD Operation
1. Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side
forward.
2. Select the CD function by pressing
PFUNCTION on the remote control or
FUNC. on the unit.
3. Select a track/file you want to play by pressing
C/Von the remote control.
Music CDs or CD-R/CD-RW in music CD format
can be only played. (12 cm disc)
, Note
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To Do this
Stop Press ZSTOP on the remote
control or Ion the unit.
Playback
Press dPLAY, MONO/STEREO on
the remote control or Ton the
unit.
Pause
During playback, Press dPLAY,
MONO/STEREO on the remote
control or Ton the unit.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/ le
During playback, press C/V
on the remote control to go to the
next track/le or to return to the
beginning of the current track/le.
Press Ctwice briey to step
back to the previous track/le.
Searching
for a section
within a track/
le
Press and hold C/Vduring
playback and release it at the point
you want to listen to.
Searching
for a section
within a folder
Press W/S.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press h REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly, the display
window will be changed in the
following order,
: The current track or le will
be played back repeatedly.
h: All the tracks or les will be
played back repeatedly.
l: The tracks or les will be
played back in random order.
Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
, Note

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iPod/iPhone/iPad
Connection
You can enjoy the sound with your iPod/iPhone/
iPad. For details about iPod/iPhone/iPad, refer to
the iPod/iPhone/iPad User Guide.
1. Press
Ron the unit. Then iPod/iPhone/
iPad Dock will come out. Connect the iPod/
iPhone/iPad firmly. Your iPod/iPhone/iPad is
automatically turned on and starts recharging.
2. Press FUNC. on the unit or PFUNCTION on
the remote control to select iPod function.
To
Do this
ON UNIT ON REMOTE
Pauses or
restart T
dPLAY,
MONO/
STEREO
Skip - C/V
Search - Press and hold
C/V
Move to the
previous
menu
-A/D
Move to the
desired item -W/S
Chooses a
item -bENTER
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
yThe unit supports the models as follows ;
iPod touch
iPod classic
iPod nano
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3 G
iPad2
iPad
For some models, the unit may not operate
depending on the rmware version.
Depending on your iPod/iPhone/iPad’s
software version, you may not control your iPod/
iPhone/iPad from the unit.