OWNER’S MANUAL Mini Hi-Fi System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL CK99 (CK99, CKS99F) MFL70920620 www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started 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.
Getting Started CAUTION concerning the Power Cord The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. 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 fire.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 Operating 2 6 7 7 7 7 8 10 12 12 Safety Information Unique Features Playable file Requirement – Music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Remote control Top panel Front panel Rear panel 19 19 20 21 2 Connecting 14 14 Connecting to speakers – Attaching the speaker light cables to the unit Optional Equipment Connection – AUX IN Connection – AUX OUT Connection – PORT.
Table of Contents 37 37 37 37 37 38 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 43 44 45 Other Operations – Turn off the sound temporarily – CHILDSAFE Mode – DEMO – Resume stop – Using Microphone – Using H/P MODE – LIGHTING – Sleep Timer Setting – Dimmer – Auto power down – AUTO POWER On – Auto function change Setting the Clock – Setting the Clock through “Music Flow Bluetooth” App – Using your player as an alarm clock LG Sound Sync WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection 4 Troubleshooting 46 46 Troubleshooting – General 5 A
Getting Started Unique Features 1 BLUETOOTH® Getting Started Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.) Playback effects Listens to music with various sound and playback effects. USB Direct Recording Records music to your USB device. Music Flow Bluetooth Music Flow Bluetooth is an app designed to let you take control of some of LG’s latest audio devices.
Getting Started 7 Playable file Requirement yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. Music file requirement yy The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices. yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA) yy Maximum files : Data CD : 999 / USB : 2,000 yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 (Standby) : Turns the power on or off. B (Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray. VOL (Volume) +/- : Adjusts speaker volume. 1 Getting Started F (Function) : Selects the function and input source.
Getting Started 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • c• • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPEAT : Listens to your tracks/files repeatedly or randomly. 0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered tracks, files, or preset number. TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations. CLOCK : Sets a clock and checks a time. C/V (Skip/Search) : -- Skips backward or forward. ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time. -- Searches for a section within a track/file.
Getting Started Top panel h 3 WIRELESS LINK -- S elects MAIN or OTHER on WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode. 1 Getting Started -- Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode. i MIC (Microphone) VOLUME -/+ Adjusts microphone volume. j VOCAL EFFECTS Selects VOCAL EFFECTS mode. MIC ECHO Selects ECHO mode. VOICE CANCELLER a 1 (Standby) You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources. Turns the power on or off.
Getting Started l H/P (Headphone) VOLUME -/+ Adjusts headphone volume. m KEY CHANGER (l/L) Changes the key to suit your vocal range. H/P (Headphone) MODE Z (Stop) Stops playback or cancels DELETE function. o B (Open/Close) Opens and closes the disc tray. p CLUB, DRUM, USER (DJ PAD) Selects CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect to mix. (If you want to use USER, you have to register a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (DJ PAD) Press a desired sound pad.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a b c de a MIC (Microphone) 1/2 jack d PORT. (Portable) IN jack b Disc tray e H/P (Headphone) jack c (Remote sensor) Rear panel L L L R R R a bc d a Power cord >>Caution yy Connect 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.
Getting Started 13 Useful functions for using the unit Description BLUETOOTH Lock On/Off It allows you to connect a ON Bluetooth device only on BLUETOOTH and LG TV functions. Initial setting of this function was OFF set to off. (Page 28) Auto Power On It allows the unit to turn on automatically by input signals : (Page 42) BLUETOOTH or LG TV To do ON OFF Do this Press and hold N on the remote control or N on the side 1 of the unit for 5 seconds in BLUETOOTH function.
Connecting Connecting to speakers Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKERS connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug to the corresponding colored speaker connector when connecting the plug. 2 Attaching the speaker light cables to the unit Connecting To connect the speaker light cable to the unit, insert the cable to SPEAKER LIGHTING connectors on the unit. L L L R R R >>Caution yy Do not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs two persons to lift the speaker.
Connecting 15 Optional Equipment Connection AUX IN Connection Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN 1/2 (L/R) connector. L L L R R R White L L L R R R Red Audio cable DVD, Blu-ray player etc. 2 Connecting If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.
Connecting AUX OUT Connection PARTY LINK Connect an input of auxiliary device to the AUX OUT (L/R) connector. You can connect two units to play music together. The name of function about sound expansion between the compatible products wired or wirelessly was changed to PARTY LINK or WIRELESS PARTY LINK. 1. Connect AUX OUT (L/R) connector on a unit to the AUX IN connector on the other unit using audio cable.
Connecting 17 PORT. IN Connection Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (3.5 mm) connector. 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 1/2 connector of the unit. 3. Press F to select AUX 1 / AUX 2 or PORTABLE function. 3.
Connecting USB Connection Antenna Connection Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit. USB device Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. L L L R R R 2 Connecting FM antenna ,,Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. ,,Note Removing the USB device from the unit : 1. Choose a different function/mode or press Z twice in a row. 2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
Operating 19 Basic Operations CD/USB Operations 1. Insert the disc by pressing B. Or connect the USB device to the USB port. 2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F. To Stop Press Z. Playback Press N. Pause Do this Press N during playback. Selecting a track/file directly Press 0 to 9 numerical buttons on the remote control to go to the desired file or track directly. -- In stop status, Press C/V to go to the next/ previous track/file.
Operating Auto Play -- AUDIO/MP3/WMA CD is played automatically after disc tray is opened and then closed. -- Automatically the unit switches to the CD function if disc tray is opened and then closed even when there is no disc in disc tray. -- When CD or USB is inserted -- If you press N on the side 1 of the unit, the function is changed to CD or USB 1 and playback starts.
Operating 21 Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file On the unit ,,Note yy CD/USB Folders/Files are recognized as below. * 1. Press SEARCH and rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & LEVEL on the side 1 (or rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on the side 2) or C/V until a desired file appears. You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH again. 2. Press OK or N to play the selected file. When you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the folder, then press OK or N again. The selected file is played.
Operating Deleting a file/folder or format You can delete file, folder on your USB or format the USB. 1. Select USB function by pressing F. 2. Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly, the display changes as followings. DEL FILE? DEL FOLDER? On Display DEL FILE? DEL FOLDER? 3 FORMAT? FORMAT? Description Select the file you want to delete. Select the folder you want to delete. Operating Select to format the USB device. If you want to exit the current mode, press Z. 3.
Operating 23 Playback Effect AUTO DJ The unit supports various sound and playback effects : DJ EFFECT, DJ SCRATCH, AUTO DJ, DJ PAD, DJ LOOP, PARTY ACCELERATOR, MIX, TEMPO, AUTO SYNC. Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. It equalizes volume across tracks/files for uninterrupted playback. DJ EFFECT Press AUTO DJ on the remote control repeatedly, the display changes as followings.
Operating DJ PAD DJ LOOP It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect. Each mode has up to 6 sounds effect. 1. Press and hold DJ PAD (CLUB, DRUM or USER) on the unit to select a desired DJ PAD sound effect. The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is repeatedly played. (CD, USB Only) 2. Press a DJ PAD (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of desired sound on the unit. ,,Note 3 yy If you want to use USER, you have to register a source with “Music Flow Bluetooth” app.
Operating 25 MIX TEMPO You can mix audio sounds. 1. Press MIX on the unit. ‘MIXER ON’ is displayed. Select a desired function for side 1 and play it. Mix is available in all functions except USB 2. You can adjust the Tempo for USB function from 50 (MIN) to 150 (MAX). 2. During playback, insert a USB device in USB 2 port and play it. Side 2 is fixed as USB 2 function. 3. Move the cross fader to adjust the sound volume of mixed sound.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices About Bluetooth Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is activated on 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. Turn on the unit. Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.
Operating 27 3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “BLUETOOTH PAIRED” appears on the display window and change to Bluetooth device name soon. ,,Note yy "BLUETOOTH PAIRED" will momentarily appear on the display when you connect other devices for multi phone pairing. yy If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be displayed. 4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Operating Controls connected Bluetooth device You can control connected Bluetooth device by the unit; play, pause, stop, skip. ,,Note yy Only Android OS and iOS is available to use this function. yy This function may not be supported depending on the Bluetooth device, or operated differently. Bluetooth connection lock (BLUETOOTH LOCK) 3 Operating You can limit Bluetooth connection to only BLUETOOTH and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection.
Operating 29 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App ,,Note Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your Bluetooth Device There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app onto your Bluetooth device. yy Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through QR code yy It is recommended to use the latest version of app. 1. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app through QR code. Use the scanning software to scan the QR code.
Operating Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App 2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it. “Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit. 1. Tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” app icon on the home screen to open “Music Flow Bluetooth” app, and go to the main menu. 3.
Operating 31 Radio Operations Presetting the Radio Stations Be sure that FM aerial is connected. (Page 18) You can preset 50 stations for RADIO (FM). Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume. 1. Press F until RADIO (FM) appears in the display window. Listening to the radio 1. Press F until RADIO (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 2.
Operating Sound adjustment Setting the sound mode This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. The displayed items for the equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. You can select a desired sound mode by using EQUALIZER on the remote control. On Display 3 BASS BLAST or BASS BLAST+ Operating POP CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ Description Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
Operating 33 Advanced Operations Recording to USB You can record a various sound source to USB 1. (CD, USB 2, AUX 1, AUX 2, PORTABLE, RADIO (FM)) 1. Connect the USB 1 device to the unit. 2. Press F to select a function you want to record. 3. Start the recording by pressing USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit. Function /Mode Status Result Play/Pause Recorded until stop Quick recorded All songs In case below, scope is limited.
Operating To select recording bit rate 1. Press and hold USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds. 2. Press C/V on the remote control or C/V on the side 1 of the unit to select a bit rate. 3. Press USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit to finish the setting. Recording in MIXER ON mode 3 Recording is available in MIXER ON mode.
@3&$ 0@ 0@ ,,Note yy You can record various sound using DJ EFFECT, DJ SCRATCH, DJ PAD or MIC. (In MIXER OFF mode, except when USB/CD that are in stop status.) yy You can control recorded microphone sound according to microphone volume. yy You may not store more than 2,000 files. yy In case of the unsupported MP3/WMA file, the file recording may be stopped. yy When you are recording during playback, the sound now playing is output.
Operating JUKE BOX Playback JUKE BOX function enables you to make a playlist of your favorite tracks/files from a disc or USB device. (USB 1). A playlist of up to 100 tracks/files can be entered. Making JUKE BOX list 1. Press and hold JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control to enter the edit mode. (Playing will be stopped when you press JUKEBOX/MEMORY on the remote control.) 2. Select a track/file by pressing C/V on the remote control. 3 3.
Operating 37 Other Operations Turn off the sound temporarily Press [ on the remote control to mute your sound. You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the “Q” will appear in the display window. To cancel it, press [ on the remote control again or change the volume level. CHILDSAFE Mode To turn on CHILDSAFE mode, press and hold OK on the unit when the volume of the unit is “MIN”. In CHILDSAFE mode, the volume increase gradually.
Operating Using Microphone VOICE CANCELLER 1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack. You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources. 2. Play the music you want. 3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating MIC VOLUME on the unit in a clockwise or counterclockwise. ,,Note yy When not using the microphone, set the MIC volume to minimum or turn off the MIC and remove the microphone from the MIC jack.
Operating 39 KEY CHANGER VOCAL EFFECTS You can adjust the key to 9 steps (4 steps higher, 4 steps lower and the original key). When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can enjoy karaoke function by changing voice in the various source. yy To sharp the key one by one, press KEY CHANGER(L) repeatedly during playback. yy To flatten the key one by one, press KEY CHANGER(l) repeatedly during playback. ,,Note yy This function is available CD, USB or BLUETOOTH function.
Operating ECHO Using H/P MODE When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing MIC ECHO. Headphone monitoring is available. ECHO OFF Press H/P MODE on the unit to listen to music using headphone. Rotate H/P VOLUME on the unit to adjust the volume. yy If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE INSERT MIC” appears in the display window. When mixing, press H/P MODE on the unit to select a monitoring mode.
Operating 41 LIGHTING Dimmer This function offers a party atmosphere by operating speaker lighting and beat of music. Press SLEEP on the remote control once. The display window will be darkened by half. To select mode, pressing LIGHTING on the unit repeatedly or pressing LIGHTING on the unit and then turning DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI on the unit. OFF PARTY PEACEFUL ROMANTIC COOL UPBEAT FIERY EXCITED DYNAMIC HEALING SUNNY OFF ...
Operating AUTO POWER On Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : BLUETOOTH or LG TV. This unit recognizes input signals such as BLUETOOTH, LG TV and Portable and then changes to the suitable function automatically. When you turn on your TV connected to this unit, this unit recognizes the input signal and selects the suitable function. You can hear the sound from the unit.
Operating 43 Setting the Clock Using your player as an alarm clock 1. Turn the unit on. 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control. 2. Press and hold ALARM on the remote control. 3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the remote control. 3. Press C/V on the remote control to change the hours and minutes and press SET on the remote control to save. - AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00 (for a 24 hour display) 4.
Operating LG Sound Sync You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo. Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down, mute 3 Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1. Operating 2. Press F until LG TV function is selected. 3.
Operating 45 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection The output sound of (MAIN) unit is expanded to (OTHER) unit. It is compatible with unit that supports WIRELESS PARTY LINK. The name of function about sound expansion between the compatible products wired or wirelessly was changed to PARTY LINK or WIRELESS PARTY LINK. ,,Note yy If you are using the LG Sound Sync, this function is not available. If you connect the LG TV function, “NOT SUPPORT” appears in the display window.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Problem Cause & Solution yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. The unit does not work properly yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. yy Previous setting may not be saved when device power is shut off. yy The power cord is not plugged in.
Troubleshooting 47 Problem Cause & Solution yy The remote control is too far from the unit. Operate the remote control within about 7 m. The remote control does yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit. Remove the obstacle. not work properly yy The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. No speaker light yy Check whether the speaker light cables are connected to the unit correctly.
Appendix General specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating temperature Operating humidity Refer to the main label on the unit. Refer to the main label on the unit. Networked standby : 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) Approx. 470 mm x 213 mm x 423 mm (Approx. 18.50 inch x 8.38 inch x 16.65 inch) 5 °C to 35 °C 5 % to 90 % Inputs / Outputs Analog audio in (AUX IN 1/2) Analog audio out (AUX OUT) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), RCA jack (L, R) . 2.
Appendix 49 Speakers specifications Front speaker Type Impedance Rated Input power Max. Input power Dimensions (W x H x D) HIGH : 2 Way 3 Speaker LOW : 1 Way 1 Speaker HIGH : 8 Ω LOW : 8 Ω HIGH : 1,250 W RMS LOW : 1,250 W RMS HIGH : 2,500 W RMS LOW : 2,500 W RMS Approx. 515 mm x 774 mm x 503 mm yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and Licenses 5 Appendix The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Appendix Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Notes on Discs Handling Discs Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs Keeping the exterior surfaces clean After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
