LG TA106 User manual

TA106 (TA106, TAS106F)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Micro Hi-Fi System
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH
MAGYAR CEŠTINA HRVATSKI SRPSKI
SIOVENČINA
БЪЛГАРСКИ
МАКЕДОНСКИ
POLSKI ROMÂNĂ
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Getting Started2
Getting Started
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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 sucient 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 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 specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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 specication 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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Getting Started 3
Getting Started
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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.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the
local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old
appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city oce, waste
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/
these product(s) is/are in compliance
with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and
2009/125/EC.
European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The
Netherlands (Tel : +31–(0)36–547–8888)
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)
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Accessories
6 Playable file Requirement
6 – MP3/ WMA music file requirement
6 – Compatible USB Devices
6 – USB device requirement
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
9 Rear panel
2 Connecting
10 Connecting to speakers
10 – Attaching the speakers to the unit
10 System cable Connection
11 Optional Equipment Connection
11 – PORT. IN Connection
11 – Video Connection
11 – AUX IN Connection
12 – USB Connection
12 – Antenna Connection
3 Operating
13 Basic Operations
13 – CD/ USB Operations
13 Other Operations
13 – Programmed Playback
13 – Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
13 – Turn off the sound temporarily
14 Radio Operations
14 – Listening to the radio
14 – Presetting the Radio Stations
14 – Deleting all the saved stations
14 – Improving poor FM reception
14 – Seeing information about a Radio
station
15 Sound adjustment
15 – Setting the surround mode
15 – Adjusting the sound
16 Setting the Clock
16 – Using your player as an alarm clock
17 – Sleep Timer Setting
17 – Dimmer
17 Advanced Operations
17 – Playing the iPod
18 – Compatible iPod
18 – Listening to music from your external
device
19 – Recording to USB
19 – Pausing recording
19 – To select recording bit rate and speed
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Table of Contents 5
1
2
3
4
5
4 Troubleshooting
20 Troubleshooting
20 – General
5 Appendix
21 Trademarks and Licenses
22 Specifications
23 Maintenance
23 – Notes on Discs
23 – Handling the Unit
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Getting Started6
Getting Started
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Unique Features
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
LGEQ
OPEN/CLOSE
SLEEP
CLOCK TIME RDS
ENTERENTER
.
1
SET
+
_
TUNING-
TUNING+
123
456
7890
MENU
..
FM Antenna (1) Remote Control (1)
Batteries (2) Speaker Cables (2)
iPod Cradle (1) AC power cable (1)
Playable file
Requirement
MP3/ WMA music file
requirement
MP3/ WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows :
• Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
• Maximum les : Under 999
• File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
• CD-ROM le format : ISO9660/JOLIET
• We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,
which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
Compatible USB Devices
• MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
• USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
• The USB function of this unit does not support
all USB devices.
USB device requirement
• Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
• Do not extract the USB device while in
operation.
• For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than
a few minute to be searched.
• To prevent data loss, back up all data.
• If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
• Using NTFS le system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)
• This unit is not supported when the total
number of les is 1 000 or more.
• External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or
hard type USB devices are not supported.
• USB port of the unit cannot be connected to
PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
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Getting Started 7
Getting Started
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Remote control
LG EQ
OPEN/CLOSE
SLEEP
CLOCK RDS
ENTER
ENTER
.
1
SET
+
_
TUNING -
TUNING +
12 3
45 6
78 90
MENU
..
B
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.
EQ : Chooses sound impressions.
LG EQ : Selects a Natural or Local
Specialization equalizer eect by
using LG EQ.
BOPEN/CLOSE : Opens and
closes the disc tray.
• • • • • • b• • • • • •
VOLUME +/- : Adjusts speaker
volume.
FUNCTION : Selects the function
and input source.
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/Sselects to the
folder you want to play. Choose a
‘preset number’ for a radio station.
@MUTE : Mutes the sound.
• • • • • • c• • • • • •
SLEEP: Sets the system to turn o
automatically at a specied time.
(Dimmer : The display window will
be darken by half.)
INFO. : Checks information about
your music. MP3 les often come
with tags. The tag gives the Title,
Artist, Album or Time information.
REPEAT/MENU :
-Listens to your tracks repeatedly
or randomly. (only in CD/USB)
-Move to the desired item.
TUNING -/+ : Selects the radio
station.
C/V(Skip/Search):
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a
track.
ZENTER: Stops playback or
recording.
d/M (Play/Pause) : Starts or
pauses playback.
PROG./MEMO. :
- For storing radio stations if you
have saved radio stations using
PROG./MEMO., you can scroll
through them and select one.
-Listens to your tracks in any
order.
XREC: USB direct recording.
• • • • • • d• • • • • •
CLOCK : For setting the clock and
checking the time.
TIMER : With the TIMER function
you can turn USB, CD play and
TUNER reception on or o at a
desired time.
SET/RDS : Conrms the setting./
RDS (Radio Data System). (Refer to
page 14)
PTY : Searches radio stations by
radio type.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered tracks, les, or preset
number.
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Getting Started8
Getting Started
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Front panel
FUNC.
- BASS +
- VOLUME +
- TREBLE +
PORT. IN
1/!
B d/M Z
CV
<
abcde
g
f
ihj
a1/! (POWER)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
bDisc tray
cDisplay window
Shows the current status of the unit.
dPORT. IN
Connects to a portable player with audio
outputs.
eB(OPEN/CLOSE)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
d/M(PLAY / PAUSE)
Starts playback.
Pauses playback temporarily, press again to exit
pause mode.
Z(STOP)
Stops playback.
FUNC. (FUNCTION)
Changes the input source or function.
C/V (Skip/Search):
Goes to next or previous le/track.
Searches backward or forward (Press and hold)
Tunes in the desired radio station.
f USB Port
Connects an USB device.
gBASS -/+
h VOLUME -/+
Adjusts speaker volume.
i TREBLE -/+
j<
Headphone jack
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Getting Started 9
Getting Started
1
Rear panel
iPod DOCK
AUX IN ANTENNA
CABLE
CABLE
SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT
POWER IN
L
R
FM
R
L
45
ab
cd
e
fg h
iPod
aCABLE
biPod VIDEO OUT
ciPod DOCK
Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.
dAUX IN
e ANTENNA (FM)
f SPEAKERS
Connects the speaker cables.
g CABLE
h POWER IN
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Connecting10
Connecting
2
Connecting to
speakers
Attaching the speakers to the
unit
1. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in
side of each terminal.
3. Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise to
secure the wire.
Connect the red stripe of each wire to the terminals
marked + (plus) and the other end to the terminals
marked - (minus).
The 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
System cable
Connection
Your unit consists of two separate parts, CD player
and an integrated Tuner/Amplier.
Before you can use your unit, the separate parts
must be connected with the system connection
cable.
iPod DOCK
AUX IN ANTENNA
CABLE
CABLE
SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT
POWER IN
L
R
FM
R
L
45
iPod
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Connecting 11
Connecting
2
Optional Equipment
Connection
PORT. IN Connection
Connect an output of portable device (MP3 or PMP
etc) to the PORT. IN input connector. The portable
cable is not supplied as an accessory.
FUNC.
- TREBLE +
PORT. IN
Bd/M Z
CV
<
PORT. IN
1
MP3 player, etc...
Not supplied
Video Connection
Connect the iPod VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the
video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
You can hear the sound through the system’s
speakers.
iPod DOCK
CABLE
CABLE
SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT
POWER IN
L
R
FM
R
L
45
iPod
VIDEO OUT
iPod
Not supplied
AUX IN Connection
Connect an Output of auxiliary device to the AUX
(L/R) INPUT Connector.
iPod DOCK
AUX IN ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
POWER IN
L
R
FM
iPod
AUX IN
L
R
Red
White
Unit
Red
White
To the audio output
jacks of your component
(TV, VCR, etc.)
Not supplied
If your TV has only one output for audio
(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack
on the unit.
, Note
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Connecting12
Connecting
2
USB Connection
Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.
FUNC.
VOLUME
PORT. IN
Bd/M Z
CV
<
yRemoving the USB Device from the unit
1. Choose a dierent function/ mode or
press ZENTER twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit
yYou can only recharge your iPod through
USB port. To listen to music on iPod, refer to
the page 17.
, Note
Antenna Connection
Connect the FM antenna for listening to the radio.
Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
iPod DOCK
AUX IN ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
L
R
FM
iPod
ANTENNA
FM
After connecting, stretch the opposite side
of the cable to any direction where it is able
to receive incoming radio broadcast from
outside. There may be a various way of
stretching it.
, Note
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Operating 13
Operating
3
Basic Operations
CD/ USB Operations
1. Insert the disc by pressing B(OPEN/CLOSE) or
connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the CD or USB function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control or FUNC. on
the unit.
3. Select a le (or track) you want to play by
pressing C/V.
To Do this
Stop Press Z.
Playback Press d/M.
Pause Press d/M.
Skipping to
the next/
previous
track/ le
During playback, press C/V
to go to the next track/ le or to
return to the beginning of the
current track/ le.
Press Ctwice briey to step
back to the previous track/ le.
Searching
for a section
within a track
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 PRESET/FOLDER W/S and
then d/M.
Playing
repeatedly or
randomly
Press REPEAT/MENU on the
remote control repeatedly, the
display change in the following
order:
OFF -> REPEAT TRK -> REPEAT DIR
(Only MP3/ WMA les) -> REPEAT
ALL -> RANDOM
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.
1. Insert a CD or USB and wait for it to be order.
2. Press PROG./MEMO. on the remote control in
stop status.
3. Press
C/Von the unit or on the remote
control in stop satus.
4. Press PROG./MEMO. again to save and select a
next track.
5. Press
d/Mto play the programmed music les.
6. To clear your selection, press ZENTER,
PROG./MEMO. and then ZENTER.
The programs are also cleared when the disc
or USB device is removed, the unit is powered
o or the function is switched to others.
, Note
Displaying file information
(ID3 TAG)
While playing an MP3 le containing le
information, you can display the information by
pressing INFO..
Turn off the sound temporarily
Press @MUTE to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the
telephone, the“MUTE”is displayed in the display
window.
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Operating14
Operating
3
Radio Operations
Be sure that FM aerial is connected.
(Refer to the page 12)
Listening to the radio
1. Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display
window.
The last received station is tuned in.
2. Press and hold TUNING -/+ for about two
seconds until the frequency indication starts to
change, then release. Scanning stops when the
unit tunes in a station.
Or
Press TUNING -/+ repeatedly.
3. Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME +/-
on the unit or by pressing VOLUME +/- on the
remote control repeatedly.
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume.
1. Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display
window.
2. Select the desired frequency by pressing
TUNING -/+.
3. Press PROG./MEMO. a preset number will ash
in the display window.
4. Press PRESET/FOLDER W/S to select the
preset number you want.
5. Press PROG./MEMO. The station is stored.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
7. To listen a preset station, press
PRESET/FOLDER W/S.
Deleting all the saved stations
1. Press and hold PROG./MEMO. for two seconds.
“ERASE ALL”will ash up on the unit display.
2. Press PROG./MEMO. to erase all saved radio
stations.
Improving poor FM reception
Press d/Mon the unit or d/M on the remote
control. This will change the tuner from stereo to
mono and usually improve the reception.
Seeing information about a
Radio station
The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data
System) facility. This shows information about the
radio station being listened to. Press SET/RDS
repeatedly to cycle through the various data
types. :
PS
(Programme
Service Name)
The name of the channel will
appear in the display.
PTY
(Programme
Type
Recognition)
The programme type (e.g. Jazz
or News) will appear in the
display.
RT
(Radio Text)
A text message contains special
information from the broadcast
station. This text may scroll
across the display.
CT
(Time
controlled by
the channel)
This shows the time and date as
broadcast by the station.
You can search the radio stations by programme
type by pressing SET/RDS. The display will show
the last PTY in use. Press PTY one or more times to
select your preferred programme type. Press and
hold C/V. The tuner will search automatically.
When a station is found the search will stop.
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Operating 15
Operating
3
Sound adjustment
Setting the surround mode
This system has a number of pre-set surround
sound elds. You can select a desired sound mode
by using EQ on the remote control.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be
dierent depending on sound sources and regions.
On Display Description
NATURAL You can enjoy comfortable and
natural sound.
Local
Specialization
equalizer
Regionally optimized sound
eect. (FORRO/ FUNK/
SERTANEJO/ DANGDUT/
ARABIC/ PERSIAN/ INDIA/
REGUETON/ MERENGUE/ SALSA/
SAMBA/ CUMBIA/ AFRO)
AUTO EQ
Realizes the sound equalizer that
is the most similar to the genre
of which is included in the MP3
ID3 tag of song les.
POP
CLASSIC
JAZZ
ROCK
This program lends an
enthusiastic atmosphere to the
sound, giving you the feeling
you are at an actual rock, pop,
jazz or classic concert.
MP3 -- OPT
This function is optimized
for compressible MP3 le. It
improves the treble sound.
BASS BLAST Reinforces the treble, bass and
surround sound eect.
VIRTUAL You can enjoy more virtual
surround sound.
BYPASS You can enjoy the sound
without equalizer eect.
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the BASS and TREBLE by rotating
BASS or TREBLE.
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Operating16
Operating
3
Setting the Clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press CLOCK for at least 2 seconds.
3. Choose time mode by pressing C/V.
- AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00
(for a 24 hour display)
4. Press SET/RDS to conrm your selection.
5. Select the hours by pressing C/V.
6. Press SET/RDS.
7. Select the minutes by pressing C/V.
8. Press SET/RDS.
Using your player as an alarm
clock
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Press TIMER. Each functions ashes.
3. Press SET/RDS when the function you want to
be woken by is showing.
4. “ON TIME”will be displayed. This is your desired
time to unit turns on. Press C/Vto
change the hours and minutes and press SET/
RDS to save.
5. The “OFF TIME” will be displayed. This is your
desired time to unit turns o.
6. Press
C/Vto change the hours and
minutes and press SET/RDS to save.
7. Press
C/Vto change the volume and
press SET/RDS to save. The clock icon "(“
shows that the alarm is set.
8. Press TIMER button 2 times. You can check the
setting status.
yIf you set the clock time, you can check the
time by pressing CLOCK even when the
player is turned o.
yIf you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “(“by pressing
CLOCK even when the player is turned o.
yIf you set the clock time and alarm, you
can check the alarm icon “(“ and setting
informaiton by pressing TIMER even when
the unit is turned o. Then this function will
working in everyday.
, Note
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Operating 17
Operating
3
Sleep Timer Setting
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time
between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time,
unit will turn o.
To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP
repeatedly until“SLEEP 10”appears, and then press
SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10”is displayed.
yYou can check the remaining time before
the unit turns o.
yPress SLEEP. The remaining time appears in
the display window.
ySleep function will be working after dimmer.
, Note
Dimmer
Press SLEEP once. The display window will be
darkening by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP
repeatedly until dim o.
Advanced Operations
Playing the iPod
You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details
about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide.
1. Connect the iPod cradle.
2. Connect the iPod rmly.
iPod DOCK
CABLE
SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT
L
R
FM
R
L
45
iPod
;
If you turn this unit on, your iPod is
automatically turned on and recharging starts.
3. Press FUNC. on the unit or FUNCTION on the
remote control to select iPod function. You can
operate your iPod through an iPod’s display
by using the supplied remote control and also
control on your iPod.
yWith iPod cradle connected to iPod DOCK,
you can also connect VIDEO cable to iPod
VIDEO OUT (Refer to page 11).
yYou can control through both the TV and
iPod or iPhone in order to play music les,
and watch movie clips, and look at the
picutures which are saved to iPod or iPhone.
yDepending on the iPod, make sure that
select Videos > Video settings, and then set
TV Out to Ask or On from your iPod.
For details about Video Settings, refer to the
iPod User Guide.
, Note
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Operating18
Operating
3
To
Do this
ON UNIT ON REMOTE
Pauses or
restart d/Md
/M
Skip C/VC
/V
Search Press and hold
C/V
Press and hold
C/V
Move to the
previous
menu
-REPEAT
/MENU
Move to the
desired item -
PRESET/
FOLDER
W/S
Chooses a
item ZZENTER
Compatible iPod
yWe recommend installing the latest software
version.
yThe unit supports the models as follows:
iPod nano 1 G, 2 G, 3 G, 4 G, 5 G, 6 G/
iPod classic/ iPod 5 G/
iPod touch 2 G, 3 G, 4 G/ iPhone 3 G, 3GS, 4.
For some models, the unit may not operate
depending on the rmware version.
yDepending on your iPod’s software version, you
may not control your iPod from the player.
yIf this unit displays an error message, follow
the message. An error message“ERROR”.
- Your iPod is not connected rmly.
- This unit recognizes your iPod as an
unknown device.
- Your iPod is exceptionally low in power.
/The battery needs to be charged.
/
If you charge the battery while iPod
is extremely low in power, it may take
longer to be charged.
yiPod does not support recording function
when connected.
yDepending on your iPod’s software version,
it may not be possible to control your iPod
from this unit. We recommend installing the
latest software version.
yIf you use an application, make a call, or
send and receive SMS text message, etc. on
iPod touch or iPhone, disconnect it from
iPod dock of this unit and then use it.
yIf you have a problem with your iPod, please
visit www.apple.com/support/ipod.
, Note
Listening to music from your
external device
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of external device. (Refer to the page 11)
1. Connect the external device 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/!(POWER).
3. Select the PORTABLE function or AUX function
by pressing FUNC. on the unit or FUNCTION
on the remote control.
4. Turn the external device and start it playing.
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Operating 19
Operating
3
Recording to USB
1. Connect the USB device to the unit.
2. Select a function by pressing FUNC. on the unit
or FUNCTION on the remote control.
One track recording - You can record to USB
after playing a le you want.
All tracks recording - You can record to USB after
stop.
Program list recording - After showing the
programmed list, you can record it to USB.
3. Start the recording by pressing or XREC on
the remote control.
4. To stop recording, press Zon the unit or
ZENTER on the remote control.
Pausing recording
During recording, press XREC on the remote
control to pause recording. Press it again to restart
recording. (Only Radio/ Portable/ AUX)
To select recording bit rate
and speed
1. Press
XREC on the remote control for longer
than 3 seconds.
2. Use
C/Von the unit or remote control to
select the bit rate.
3. Press
XREC on the remote control again to
select the recording speed.
4. Press
C/Von the unit or on the remote
control to select a desired recording speed;
(Only AUDIO CD)
X1 SPEED
- You can listen to music while recording it.
X2 SPEED
- You can just record the music le.
5. Press
XREC on the remote control to nish the
setting.
yYou can check the recording percentage
rate for the USB record on the display
window during the recording. (MP3/ WMA
CD Only)
yDuring recording MP3/ WMA, there is no
sound.
yWhen you stop recording during playback,
the le that has been recorded at that time
will be stored. (AUDIO CD Only)
yDo not remove the USB device or turn
o the unit during USB recording. If not,
an incomplete le may be made and not
deleted on PC.
yIf USB recording does not work, the
message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “FULL” or “NO
REC” is displayed on the display window.
yMulti card reader device or External HDD
can not be used for USB recording.
yA le is recorded by about 512 Mbyte when
you record for a long term.
yWhen you stop recording during playback,
the le will not be stored.
yYou may not store more than 999 les.
yIt’ll be stored as follows.
AUDIO CD MP3/ WMA The other
source*
* : TUNER, Portable and the like.
, Note
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs, les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal oense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Be responsible
Respect copyrights
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Troubleshooting20
Troubleshooting
4
Troubleshooting
General
Problem Cause & Correction
No Power.
yThe power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
yCheck whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other
electronic devices.
No sound.
yCheck whether you select right function. Press FUNCTION and check the
selected function.
yIf not, connect speaker cables correctly. Speaker cables connected
correctly.
The unit does not start
playback.
yAn unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.
yNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
yThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. (Refer to the 23 page)
yThe disc is inserted upside down. Place the disc with the label or printed
side facing upwards.
Radio stations cannot
be tuned in properly.
yThe antenna is positioned or connected poorly. Connect the antenna
securely.
yThe signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station
manually.
yNo stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset channels). Preset some radio stations, see page
14 for details.
The remote control
does not work properly.
yThe remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control
within about 23 ft (7 m).
yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove
the obstacle.
yThe batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries
with new ones.
iPod does not work.
yCheck whether the player is connected to the unit correctly. Connect it to
the unit correctly.
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