ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL Mini Hi-Fi System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. CM8530 (CM8530, CMS8530F/S/W) CM8430 (CM8430, CMS8530F/W) CM8330 (CM8330, CMS8530F) www.lg.com CM8430-AB_DUSALLK_ENG.
1 2 Getting Started 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 Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; CM8430-AB_DUSALLK_ENG.indd 3 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.
1 Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Getting Started FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 Connecting 2 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 12 13 14 15 Safety Information Unique Features Accessories Playable file Requirement – MP3/WMA music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Front panel Rear panel (CM8530) Rear panel (CM8430) Rear panel (CM8330) Remote control 16 How to Affix the Ferrite Core(For EMI only) – Affix the Ferrite Core for power cord (For EMI only, CM8530, CM8430) – Affix the Ferrite Core for lighting cable
Table of Contents 3 Operating 4 Troubleshooting 22 22 22 Basic Operations – CD/USB Operations – Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file – Deleting an MP3/WMA file Playback effect – SMART DJ playback – DJ effect – AUTO DJ playback – JUKE BOX Playback (Program play) Using a Bluetooth wireless technology – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices – Using Bluetooth App Radio Operations – Listening to the radio – Improving poor FM reception – Presetting the Radio Stations – Deleting all the saved
Getting Started Unique Features 1 Bluetooth® Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Getting Started Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc) FM Antenna (1) AM Antenna (1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) Playback effects Listens to music with various sound and playback effects. USB Direct Recording Records music to your USB device.
Getting Started Playable file Requirement MP3/WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows. 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) Compatible USB Devices yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1. yy The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a b h c d i e j f k g l m CM8430-AB_DUSALLK_ENG.
Getting Started a Display window Remote sensor b 1/!(Power) USB REC Records to USB. d FUNCTION Selects the function and input source. Turn FUNCTION knob clockwise or counterclockwise. e LATIN EQ Chooses locally special equalizer. SMART DJ Selects SMART DJ mode. (For more information refer to the page 24 AUTO DJ Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more informaion refer to the page 25 USER EQ Sets sound equalizer on your own. EFFECT LEVEL Selects DJ effect level between low, middle, and high.
Getting Started Rear panel (CM8530) 1 Getting Started a c d b e f a Cooling fan b Speakers connector c SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM d AUX IN connectors (L/R) e ANTENNA (FM, AM) f 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 Rear panel (CM8430) 1 c Getting Started a d b e f a Cooling fan b Speakers connector c SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM d AUX IN connectors (L/R) e ANTENNA (FM, AM) f 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 Rear panel (CM8330) 1 Getting Started a c b d e a Cooling fan b Speakers connector c AUX IN connectors (L/R) d ANTENNA (FM, AM) e 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 • • • • • • a • • • • • • d/M (Play/Pause) : 1 (Power) : Switches the unit ON or OFF. -- Starts or pauses playback. B (Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray. SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions. 1 AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more information refer to the page 25 Getting Started Remote control PRESET.FOLDER W/S : -- Searches for a folder of MP3/ WMA files. When a CD/USB containing MP3/WMA files in several folders is being played, press PRESET.
Connecting How to Affix the Ferrite Core(For EMI only) 2 Connecting Affix the Ferrite Core for power cord (For EMI only, CM8530, CM8430) Affix the Ferrite Core for lighting cable (For EMI only, CM8530, CM8430) Before connecting speaker’s lighting cable, you should affix ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference. You must affix a ferrite core in order to reduce or eliminate electrical interference. 1. Pull the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to open. 2.
Connecting Connecting to speakers 17 Positioning the main unit and the speakers Surround speaker Front speaker Before connecting (CM8530 only) You have to position the unit and the speakers before connecting the speakers. Note that the illustrations below are differ from the actual unit. 2 Positioning the speakers Speaker duct 20 cm 20 cm Speaker duct (7.9 inch) (7.9 inch) Connecting The following illustrations show an example of the positioning which is the left side of the main unit.
Connecting Connecting to speakers Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKERS connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug to the corresponding speaker connector when connecting the plug. >>Caution yy Do not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunction and cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Connecting 19 Attaching the speaker light cables to the unit (For CM8530, CM8430) Connect the speaker’s lighting cables on the speakers to the SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM jack on the unit. 2 Connecting >>Caution yy Make sure to connect the cables to connectors tightly on the unit. yy Make sure that the jacks and the speakers are matched correctly. CM8430-AB_DUSALLK_ENG.
Connecting Optional Equipment Connection PORT. IN Connection Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN connector. AUX IN Connection Connect an output of auxiliary device(Camcoder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector. 2 Connecting If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit. Portable cable MP3 player etc.
Connecting 21 USB Connection Antenna Connection Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit. Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio. USB device Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. 2 Connecting FM antenna ,,Note Removing the USB device from the unit : 1. Choose a different function/mode or press Z ENTER on the remote control or I on the unit twice in a row.
3 Operating 22 Operating ,,Note Basic Operations yy The display changes in the following order. USB MP3/WMA CD Audio CD 1. Insert the disc or connect the USB device to the USB port. REPEAT TRK REPEAT TRK REPEAT TRK REPEAT *DIR REPEAT DIR - 2. Select a source by using FUNCTION. The selected source appears on the display window.
Operating 23 ,,Note Deleting an MP3/WMA file yy Folders/Files on the CD or USB are recognized as below. *ROOT You can delete file, folder or format by pressing DELETE. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only) : Folder : File Folder 1 Folder3 1. - Select the file you want to delete and press DELETE. - Select the folder you want to delete by pressing FOLDER and rotating FILE SEARCH and press DELETE. File5 File6 - Press and hold DELETE to format the USB device.
Operating Playback effect The unit supports various sound and playback effects : SMART DJ, AUTO DJ, DJ EFFECT, and JUKE BOX playback. ,,Note yy Find sound and playback effects below. Effect Description Auto effect Auto effect blends various sound effects to fit the mood automatically. It includes flanger, phaser, delay, and chorus. Cross fade It playbacks to seamlessly fade from one song into the beginning of another. Back spin It playbacks a section of music fast in reverse.
Operating 25 DJ effect AUTO DJ playback It allows you to enjoy DJ effect such as scratch sound and several kinds of voices yourself. 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. 1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit. The display window changes each time you press DJ EFFECT as follows : OFF -> SCRATCH -> VOICE 1 -> VOICE 2 -> VOICE 3.
Operating JUKE BOX Playback (Program play) JUKE BOX function enables you to store your favourite tracks/files from any disc or USB device. Up to 100 tracks/files can be stored for each device. Making JUKE BOX list It is supported only on stop status. 1. Press and hold JUKE BOX to enter the edit mode. 3 2. Select a track/file by pressing C/V on the remote control or by turning FILE SEARCH on the unit. 3. Press JUKE BOX to save the track/file. Operating 4.
Operating 27 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology About Bluetooth Bluetooth® is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The available range is within 10 meters. Bluetooth Profiles In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, devices must be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with following profile. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Before you start the pairing procedure, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to your Bluetooth device.
Operating ,,Note yy The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave. yy You cannot control the Bluetooth device with this unit. yy Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per one unit and multi-pairing is not supported. yy Although the distance between your Bluetooth and the set is less than 10m, there are obstacles between both, your Bluetooth device cannot be connected.
Operating 29 Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2. In the search bar, type in the “LG Bluetooth Remote” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” to start downloading Bluetooth app. 4. Tap an icon for installation. 5. Tap an icon for downloading. ,,Note yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is equipped with “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)”.
Operating Radio Operations Listening to the radio 1. Select tuner(FM/AM) function by using FUNCTION. The last received station is tuned in. 3 2. Auto tuning : Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control or turn Y/U knob on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise and hold it for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.
Operating Other Operations Turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTE@ on the remote control to mute your unit. You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the mute icon “Q” is blinked in the display window. To cancel it, press MUTE@ again on the remote control or change the volume level. While playing an MP3 file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing INFO.
Operating Sound adjustment Setting the surround mode This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a sound mode you want by using SOUND EFFECT on the remote control. The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects. 3 ,,Note yy On some speakers, sound may not be heard or heard in low sound depending on the sound mode.
Operating 33 Setting the Clock Setting the Clock Manually 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Press CLOCK on the remote control. 3. Select time format by using C/V. - 12-hour format (AM and PM display) or 24-hour format (24 hour display) 4. Press SET to confirm your selection. 5. Select the hours by using C/V. 6. Press SET. 7. Select the minutes by using C/V. Using your player as an alarm clock 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Press TIMER on the remote control. Each of functions flashes. 3.
Operating Sleep Timer Setting Press SLEEP repeatedly to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time, the unit will be turned off. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed. ,,Note Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window. 3 Dimmer Operating Press SLEEP once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP repeatedly until dim off.
Operating 35 To select recording bit rate and speed 1. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control for longer than 3 seconds. 2. Press C/V on the remote control or Y/U on the unit to select a bit rate. 3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control again to select the recording speed. 4. Press C/V on the remote control or Y/U on the unit to select a desired recording speed. (AUDIO CD only) X1 SPEED - You can listen to music while recording it. 5.
Operating ,,Note yy It is not supported to record music stored on bluetooth device. yy You can check the recording percentage rate for the USB record on the display window during the recording. (MP3/WMA, CD Only) yy During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound. yy For stable recording, the output sound level goes down on its own when you record music from CD to USB. 3 yy You can only change volume level between MIN and 10 during recording. It will be kept even after recording.
4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution yy The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord. No Power. No sound. yy Check whether electricity failed. Check the condition by operating other electronic devices. yy Check whether you select right function. Press FUNCTION and check the selected function. yy If not, connect speaker cables correctly. Speaker cables connected correctly. yy An unplayable disc is inserted. Check the playable disc.
5 Appendix 38 Appendix General specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label Power consumption Refer to the main label Dimensions (W x H x D) 285 mm x 398 mm x 357 mm (11.2 inches x 15.7 inches x 14 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 8.2 kg (18 lbs) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Bus Power Supply USB DC 5 V 0 500 mA Inputs Auxiliary Input 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1 Microphone Input 6.3 mm (0.
Appendix 39 Speakers specifications Front speaker (CM8530, CM8430, CM8330) Model CM8530 Type 2 Way 2 speaker CM8430, CM8330 Impedance 6Ω Rated Input Power 360 W 400 W Max. Input power 720 W 800 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 264 mm x 448 mm x 331 mm (10.4 inches x 17.6 inches x 13 inches) Net Weight 8.9 kg (19.6 lbs) Surround speaker (CM8530) Type 2 Way 2 speaker Impedance 12 Ω Rated Input Power 180 W Max. Input power 360 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 190 mm x 339 mm x 240 mm (7.
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic devices within a max. range of 10 meters. 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. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs 41 Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean After playing, store the disc in its case.
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