LG FFH-185MVA User manual

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FFH-185MVA.JA4AILA_ENG_MFL38637137
MICRO COMPO System
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : FFH-185MVA
FE-185VE
CD - R/RCD - R/RW
VIDEO CD

Precautions
PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION
Explanation Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient 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 mainte-
nance(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet,
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Warning:
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such
a book case or similar unit.
This label is located on the interior.
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on
the exterior.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-
cedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser component in this product is capable of emit-
ting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
CAUTION:INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VARNING:OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR
DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
Attention:Quand l'appareil est ouvert, ne pas
s'exposer aux radiations invisibles du faisceau laser.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION PAGE 3
Introduction
❏Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
❏Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
❏Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
❏Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
❍ Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
❍ Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
❍ Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
❍ Operating with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 7
❍ Rear Panel/Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections
❏Antenna(Aerial) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
❏Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
❏Connecting to a TV/Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Operation
❏Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
❏Sleep Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
❏Timer Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
❏Audio Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❍ Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❍ Sound Quality Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❍ MUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❍ MDSS (Multi Dynamic Sound System) . . . . . . . 13
❏Auxiliary Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radio Operation
❏Presetting the radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
❏Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cassette Deck Operation
❏Tape Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
❍ To Stop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
❍ To Play Fast Rewind or Fast Forward . . . . . . . . 16
❍ Tape Counter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
❏Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
❍ Recording from Radio, CD or Auxiliary Source . 17
❍ CD to Tape Synchronized Recording . . . . . . . . . 17
CD/VCD Operations
❏Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
❍ To Stop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
❍ To Pause Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
❍ To Skipping the track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
❍ To Play Fast Rewind or Fast Forward . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced Operation
❏RESUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
❏Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
❏Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
❏Multiplex Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
❏Digest Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
❍ Intro Scan Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
❍ Disc Scan Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
❍ Track Scan Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
❏PBC Play(Playback Control Play). . . . . . . . . . . . 21
❏Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
❏Program Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
❏Playback with MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
❏Karaoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
❍ To Adjust ECHO Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
❍ To Change the Key (KEY CONTROL) . . . . . . . . 24
❍ Recording with Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reference
❏System Select Function (NTSC/PAL) . . . . . . . . . 25
❏Discs Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
❍ Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
❏Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
❏Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Notes on Discs
PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
On Handling Discs
❍ Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
❍ Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
On Storing Discs
❍ Do not store discs in a place subject to
direct sunlight or near heat sources.
❍ Do not store discs in places subject to
moisture and dust such as a bathroom or
near a humidifier.
❍ Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or
placing objects on discs outside of their
case may cause may damage the discs.
On Cleaning Discs
❍ Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause
picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the
disc from the center outward with a soft
cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
❍ If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft
cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly
moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry
cloth.
❍ Do not use any type of solvents such as
thinner, benzine, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LPs.
They may damage the disc.
About This Owner’s Manual
❍ This owner’s manual explains the basic
instructions of this unit.
❍ Some VIDEO CD discs have functions that
may not be explained in this owner’s manu-
al. Therefore, some instructions may differ
from this owner’s manual, and there may be
extra instructions. In this case, follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen or
package.
❍ “”may appear on the TV screen
during operation. This icon means the
function explained in this owner’s manual is
not available on that specific VIDEO CD
discs.

Identification of Controls (Cont’d)
INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
Front Panel
VOLUME
1
3
59
10
2
14
11
12
13
4
6 7 8
15
1. POWER (STANDBY/ON) button
2. • PLAY MODE button
• PROG./MEMO. button
3. • CD SYNC. button
• MODE/RIF/RETURN button
4. MENU/SCAN (-/+) buttons
5. HEADPHONE SOCKET ( ): 3.5mm
6. • RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE ( REC ) button
• PBC button
7. FUNCTION SELECT buttons
(TUNER/BAND, CD, TAPE, AUX)
8. • MIC VOLUME KNOB (MIC VOL.)
• MIC JACK (MIC): 3.5mm
9. PUSH EJECT position
10. • CD PAUSE (CD )/COUNTER/SET button
• CLOCK button
• TIMER button
11.•TUNING (-/+) buttons
• CD SKIP/ SEARCH ( / ) buttons
• TAPE REWIND/FAST FORWARD ( / )
buttons
12. • PRESET (-/+) buttons
• BACKWARD PLAY ( ) button
• FORWARD PLAY ( ) button
• SELECT button
13. • OPEN/CLOSE button
• STOP/CLEAR button
14. CD DOOR
15. DISPLAY
16. VOLUME (-/+) knob
16

Identification of Controls (cont’d)
PAGE 6 INTRODUCTION
You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
Remote Control
6
7
8
POWER MUTE
TUNER CD TAPE AUX
b-KEY CON-#
MDSS
EQ.PATT
SELECT PAUSE PBCSTOP
PREV RETURNREPEATNEXT
PROGRAM
RESUME
SCORE DIGEST NTSC/PAL
CD/
KARAOKE
MPX ECHO
TAPE
SLEEP
VOLUME
T.SEARCH DISPLAY
PRESET
12345
67890
1
3
5
2
4
9
10
14
11
12
13
15
16
17
1. POWER button
2. Function select buttons
(TUNER, CD, TAPE, AUX)
3. PRESET (-/+) buttons
4. NUMERIC buttons (0-9)
5. • PLAY( )/SELECT button
• PAUSE( ) button
• CD STOP( ) button
• PREV/NEXT( /) buttons
• REPEAT button
• PROGRAM button
6. • KEY CONTROL buttons (b - KEY CON - # )
• SCAN/SEARCH, REWIND/FAST FORWARD
(/) buttons
7. • MPX button
• ECHO button
• SCORE button
8. TAPE FUNCTION buttons
• TAPE REWIND/FAST FORWARD ( / )
buttons
• BACKWARD PLAY( ) button
• FORWARD PLAY( ) button
• TAPE STOP( ) button
• RECORD/RECORD PAUSE( ) button
9. SLEEP button
10. MDSS button
11. VOLUME (-/+) buttons
12. EQ PATTERN (EQ. PATT) button
13. • DIGEST button
• NTSC/PAL button
14. • RESUME button
• T.(Time) SEARCH button
• DISPLAY button
15. RETURN( ) button
16. PBC button
17. MUTE button

Identification of Controls (cont’d)
INTRODUCTION PAGE 7
Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can
use it to operate the unit.
Open the battery cover.
Insert batteries (AAA size).
●Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to
the marks inside the battery compartment.
Close the cover.
❍ Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and
corrosion.
❍ To operate the remote control correctly, follow the
instructions.
❍ Do not insert the batteries into the remote control in the
wrong direction.
❍ Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire.
❍ Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote
control.
❍ Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix
old and new batteries.
❍ If you do not use the remote control for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery corrosion.
❍ If the remote control does not function correctly or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries
with new ones.
❍ If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the
battery compartment, then insert new batteries.
❍ The batteries should last about one year with normal
use.
This section shows you how to use the remote control.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote
sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
*Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to
a strong light source such as direct sunlight or
illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to
operate the unit with the remote control.
❍ Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the
unit.
❍ Do not drop the remote control.
❍ Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or
humid place.
❍ Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote
control.
❍ Do not open the remote control.
Preparing the Remote Control Operating with the Remote Control
Notes on batteries
Notes on the remote control
1
2
3
VOLUME
23 ft (about 7m)
POWER MUTE
TUNER CD TAPE AUX
PRESET
12345
67890

Identification of Controls
PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION
Rear Panel
1. ANTENNA TERMINAL
2. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
3. VIDEO OUT JACK
4. SPEAKER TERMINAL
5. POWER CORD
Display Window
A
U
X
ANTENNA
VIDEO
OUT
R
R
L
L
+
-
1
2
4
5
3
1. CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator
2. PROGRAM indicator
3. TAPE PLAY DIRECTION indicator
4. PLAY MODE indicator
5. CD REPEAT indicator
6. TIMER indicator
7. SLEEP indicator
8. RECORD/RECORD PAUSE indicator
9. FM STEREO indicator
10. MP3 indicator
11. VCD indicator
REC
STEREO
kHz
RPT 1 ALL
RECPROG.
SLEEP
MHz
MP3
MP3
VCD
VCD
7
8
9
1
3 6
2
5
4
10
11
P/NO :3828R-A040L

Antenna(Aerial) Connections
CONNECTIONS PAGE 9
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio.
•Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector.
•Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna coaxial connector.
❍ To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and other components.
❍ Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
❍ After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Notes
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
A
U
X
ANTENNA
VIDEO
OUT
R
R
L
L
+
-

Speaker System Connection
PAGE 10 CONNECTIONS
Notes
Connect to speaker connector the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
❍ Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed,
the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
❍ If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
❍ Do not disassemble the front cover of supplied speaker.
Connecting to a TV/Monitor
❍ Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well.
❍ When you connect the unit to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making.
Notes
VIDEO OUT jack connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the unit to a VIDEO IN jack of a TV or monitor.
AUX jacks connection
Two phones jacks marked AUX are provided on the back of the unit for connecting other units.
(For example, a record player with a pre amplifier, video recorders or tape recorders.)
Left Speaker
Black
FM
GND
A
U
X
VIDEO
OUT
R
R
L
L
+
-
Right Speaker
Red
Red
A
U
X
ANTENNA
VIDEO
OUT
SPEAKERS(6‰)
R
R
L
L
+
-
VIDEO VIDEO
TV or Monitor
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
To TV Video In
To Video out
To AUX Jack
AM
FM