LG OM5540 User manual

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Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
OM5540
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mini Hi-Fi
System
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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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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 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.
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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 – Music file requirement
7 – Compatible USB Devices
7 – USB device requirement
8 Remote control
10 Front panel
12 Rear panel
13 Use of Tripod
2 Connecting
15 Optional Equipment Connection
15 – AUX IN Connection
15 – PORT. IN Connection
16 – USB Connection
16 – Antenna Connection
3 Operating
17 Basic Operations
17 – Searching for a folder
18 – Deleting an MP3/WMA file
18 – AUTO DJ playback
19 – Programmed Playback
19 – Deleting Programmed list
20 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology
20 – Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
21 – Using Bluetooth App
24 Radio Operations
24 – Listening to the radio
24 – Improving poor FM reception
24 – Presetting the Radio Stations
24 – Deleting all the saved stations
25 Other Operations
25 – Turn off the sound temporarily
25 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
25 – DEMO
25 – Using Microphone
26 – Switching on and off the speaker light
26 Sound adjustment
26 – Setting the surround mode
27 – Setting the USER EQ
27 Setting the Clock
27 – Setting the Clock through “LG
Bluetooth Remote” App
28 – Using your player as an alarm clock
28 – Sleep Timer Setting
28 – Dimmer
28 – 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
31 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
32 General specifications
33 Maintenance
33 – Handling the Unit
33 Trademarks and Licenses
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Unique Features
Bluetooth
Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc.)
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
LG Bluetooth Remote
You can control this unit with your Android device
via Bluetooth. This unit and your device must be
paired for Bluetooth. Visit “Google Android Market
(Google Play Store)” or use the QR code shown
below to search for “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. For
detailed information, refer to page 21-23.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)
FM Antenna (1) AM Antenna (1)
(Android OS)
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Playable file
Requirement
Music file requirement
MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
yFile extensions : “.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)
yMaximum les : Under 999
yMaximum folders : Under 99
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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Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and insert two (size AAA) batteries
with 4and 5matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •
1(Power) :Switches the unit ON or OFF.
FUNCTION :Selects the function and input source.
PRESETFOLDER W/S:
-Searches for a folder of MP3/WMA les. When a
USB containing MP3/WMA les in several folders
is being played, press PRESETFOLDER W/Sto
select the folder you want to play.
-Chooses a preset number for a radio station.
SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions.
MUTE @: Mutes the sound.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.
PROGRAM/MEMORY :
-Stores radio stations.
-Creates a playlist you want to listen to.
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.)
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• • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •
REPEAT (MENU) :Listens to your les repeatedly or
randomly.
TUNING-/+ :Selects the radio stations.
C/V:
-Skips Fast backward or Forward.
-Searches for a section within a le.
ZENTER :
-Stops playback or recording.
-Cancels DELETE function.
d/M:
-Starts or pauses playback.
INFO :Sees informations about your music. An MP3
le often come with ID3 tag. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
information refer to the page 18
DELETE :
-Deletes MP3/WMA les.
-Deletes a song on Programmed playback list.
• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •
0to 9numerical buttons :Selects numbered les
or preset number.
CLOCK : For setting the clock and checking the
time.
REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer.
• • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • •
SET : Conrms the setting.
ALARM :With the ALARM function you can turn
USB play and TUNER reception on at a desired time.
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Front panel
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aDisplay window
bMIC 1/2 jack
MIC VOL.
PORT. IN jack
c1/!(Power)
dMASTER VOLUME
Adjusts speaker volume.
eAUTO DJ
Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more
informaion refer to the page 18)
fX-FLASH LED
g
NFC allows you to install and open“LG
Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone.
hRemote control receiver
iT
Starts or pauses playback.
I
Stops playback or cancels DELETE function.
Y/U
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
jUSB 1/2 Port
You can play or record sound files by
connecting the USB device.
k
USB REC
Records to USB.
lFILE SEARCH
Selects a file on USB function.
mBASS/MIDDLE/TREBLE
Adjusts the sound level when setting USER EQ.
nBASS BLAST
Selects the BASS BLAST or BYPASS sound
directly.
oFUNCTION
Selects the function and input source.
USER EQ/DEMO
- Controls sound register.
- Shows demo.
X-FLASH/SET
- Selects a X-FLASH mode.
- Conrms the setting.
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Rear panel
aPower 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
bVent Hole
cAUX IN connectors (L/R)
dANTENNA (FM, AM)
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Use of Tripod
You can mount the unit on a tripod.
yExtend the tripod legs as much as possible
and tighten up the screw securely.
yBefore connecting with the unit, you must
x a tripod hard for not shaking.
> Caution
1. Put down the unit to connect with the tripod.
2. After setting the tripod, insert a top of a
recommended tripod to a hole underneath the
unit.
Safety pin
Use the safety pin for xing center column all
the time.
> Caution
3. Fix the unit to the tripod with the screw.
Tighten up the screw underneath the unit.
4. Make the tripod stand upright carefully.
When you make the tripod stand upright,
you hold a body of the unit for avoiding unit’s
toppling.
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yIf you use a tripod, use the tripod only for
speaker.
yBefore buying a tripod, check the
specications for maximum bearing load
of the center column.
(Net weight : about 16.5 kg.)
yWhen using the tripod, install the tripod
with their legs fully opened and use a
tripod as low as possible for safety use.
yYou should pull the center column to the
maximum only in case of need.
yMount only one unit on each tripod.
yDo not try to extent the tripod legs
outside over its allowed range.
yMake sure the tripod is correctly
assembled and all its components are
tightly connected.
yDo not try to assemble the tripod if parts
are missing or defective.
yAfter installation, check whether the unit is
xed rmly on the tripod or not.
yDo not place the unit on an unstable
position where it might accidentally fall
over.
yAdd weight such as sand bags around the
tripod legs to prevent them from falling
over.
yYou should limit people around the
unit while using this unit with tripod.
Otherwise it may result in malfunction and
causing personal injury and/or property
damage.
yStanding on the stool to reach unit control
panel is risky and might lead to injuries.
, Note
yDo not put or attach other objects on the
tripod.
yDo not shake or push the unit when the
tripod is installed.
yRefrain from moving around the tripod
after unit is installed.
yRemove the units from all connected
cables of the tripods before moving the
tripods or adjusting their height.
yWhen transporting or moving the unit,
always use two or more people.
yWhen you use the tripod, use an extension
cord. always be careful the movement of
cable.
yIt is prohibited to use this unit outside.
(Indoor use only)
yDo not expose the unit to excessive
dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater) to prevent the possibility of panel
disguration or damage to the internal
components.
yWhen using the external input cable(Mic,
etc.) after installation the unit on the
tripod, external input cable can cause the
unit to falldown.
, Note
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2 Connecting
Connecting 15
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.
Audio cable
DVD, Blu-ray player, etc.
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 1on the
remote control or 1/!on the unit.
3. Select the PORTABLE or AUX function by
pressing FUNCTION.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device
and start it playing.
If it is get over input than the input spec
(refer to page 32), the unit might be o
automatically to protect itself.
, Note
Rear panel
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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/AM antenna for listening
to the radio.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connector.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
FM antenna
AM antenna
yTo prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop
antenna away from the unit and other
components.
yBe sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
, Note
Rear panel
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3 Operating
Operating 17
Operating
3
Basic Operations
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNCTION
on the remote control or on the unit.
To Do this
Stop Press ZENTER on the remote
control or Ion the unit.
Playback Press d/Mon the remote control
or Ton the unit.
Pause Press d/Mon the remote control
or Ton the unit during playback.
Searching
for a section
within a le
Press C/Von the remote
control or Y/Uon the unit
during playback and release it at
the point you want to listen to.
Selecting a
le directly
Press 0to 9numerical buttons on
the remote control to go to the
desired le directly.
Skipping to
the next/
previous le
During playback,
(1) By using C/Vbuttons :
Press C/Vto go to the next
le or to return to the beginning of
the current le.
Press Ctwice briey to step
back to the previous le.
(2) By using FILE SEARCH knob :
Rotate FILE SEARCH and press
d/Mto play the le.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT(MENU) on the
remote control repeatedly, the
display will be changed in the
following order.
RPT1 -> RPT DIR -> RPT ALL ->
RANDOM -> OFF
*DIR : Directory
yWhen you play Program list, only RPT 1 and
RPT ALL are available.
yEven after restarting the unit or swithching
one function to another, you can listen to
music from the point where it’s last been
played.
, Note
Searching for a folder
1. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/Son the remote
control repeatedly until a desired folder appears
in the display window.
2. Press
d/Mto play it. The first file of the folder
will be played.
yUSB Folders/Files are recognized as below.
yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will
not appear.
yFolders will be presented as the following
order;
ROOT FOLDER 1 FOLDER 3 FOLDER
7 FOLDER 8 FOLDER 5 FOLDER 6
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 dierently
according to the record circumstances.
y*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.
, Note
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
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Operating
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Deleting an MP3/WMA file
You can delete file, folder or format by pressing
DELETE. 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.
-Press and hold DELETE to format the USB
device.
Or
Press DELETE repeatedly during selecting the
MP3/WMA 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/Mon the
remote control or press T on the unit.
3. If you want to exit the current mode, press
ZENTER on the remote control or press Ion
the unit.
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 status. (lock etc.)
> Caution
AUTO DJ playback
Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the
beginning of another for seamless playback. It
equalizes volume across les for uninterrupted
playback.
Press AUTO DJ on the remote control or unit
repeatedly, the display changes as followings.
RANDOM (AUTO DJ RANDOM) -> REPEAT ALL
(AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL) -> (AUTO DJ OFF)
Mode Display
Window Description
OFF -
(AUTO DJ OFF) -
RANDOM
RANDOM
(AUTO DJ
RANDOM)
The music is
played randomly
on this mode.
REPEAT
RPT
(AUTO DJ
SEQUENTIAL)
The music is
played repeatedly
on this mode.
yIt is not supported on the AUTO DJ mode
to search for a section within a le or to play
repeatedly or randomly.
yIf you move to other functions or stop the
music using Ion the unit (or ZENTER on
the remote control) on AUTO DJ mode,
AUTO DJ function will be disable.
yAUTO DJ function is not supported in the
music le whose length is less than 60
seconds.
yDuring recording, AUTO DJ function is not
available.
yOnly AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL is selected
when played Program list.
, Note
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Operating
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Programmed Playback
The Program function enables you to make a
playlist of your favourite les from the USB device.
A playlist of up to 20 les can be entered for each
media. (USB1,USB2) Possible to save a total of 40
les.
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote
control in stop status.
2. Press
C/Von the remote control to select
a file.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to save and select a
next file.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to store other files.
(You can modify the list by pressing
PRESET·FOLDER W/Sto 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 o.
, Note
Deleting Programmed list
Deleting function is worked only on 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 USB device.
-Deleting or recording music les in the
USB device.
yProgram is switched o in the case below.
-Changing the function to the others.
-Turning o and on the unit.
-Operating the numeric buttons on the
remote control.
, Note
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Operating20
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 interfered by the other electronic wave
or you connect the bluetooth in the other rooms.
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.
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
Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to 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. Select the Bluetooth function by using the
FUNCTION.
“BT READY” appears on the display window.
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 MINI(XX:XX)” .
XX:XX means the last four digits of BT address.
For example, if your unit has a BT address
such as 9C:02:98:4A:
F7:08 , you will see “LG
MINI( F7:08 )” on your Bluetooth device.
, Note
3. Enter the PIN code.
PIN code : 0000
4. When this unit is successfully connected with
your Bluetooth device,“BT PAIR” will appear on
the display window and bluetooth indicator will
be lit up.
Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a dierent pairing way.
, Note
5. Listen to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
According to your mobile phone’s volume level,
the volume level of Bluetooth will be adjusted.
ySound from the main set can be distorted
if you raise the volume of Bluetooth device
up to two-thirds or more.
yWhen you use the bluetooth function,
adjust the volume of a bluetooth device to
a proper level to listen to.
, Note
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