ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL Portable Mini System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. OM5541 www.lg.com Printed in China OM5541-FB_DUSALLK_ENG_3742.
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; OM5541-FB_DUSALLK_ENG_3742.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. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
Getting Started FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 12 14 15 Safety Information Unique Features Accessories Playable file Requirement – Music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Remote control Front panel Rear panel Use of Tripod 2 Connecting 17 17 17 18 18 Optional Equipment Connection – AUX IN Connection – PORT.
Table of Contents 4 Troubleshooting 34 Troubleshooting 5 Appendix 35 36 36 37 General specifications Maintenance – Handling the Unit Trademarks and Licenses 7 1 2 3 4 5 OM5541-FB_DUSALLK_ENG_3742.
Getting Started Unique Features 1 Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Bluetooth Getting Started Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2) USB Direct Recording Records music to your USB device. LG Sound Sync Controls volume level of this unit by the remote control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG Sound Sync.
Getting Started Playable file Requirement Compatible USB Devices Music file requirement yy The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices. yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma” yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • • • • • 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 files. When a USB containing MP3/WMA files in several folders is being played, press PRESET.FOLDER W/S to select the folder you want to play. -- Chooses a preset number for a radio station. 1 Getting Started SOUND EFFECT : Chooses sound impressions. MUTE @ : Mutes the sound.
Getting Started 11 • • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • • • REPEAT (MENU) : Listens to your files repeatedly or randomly. 0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered files or preset number. TUNING-/+ : Selects the radio stations. CLOCK : For setting the clock and checking the time. 1 REGION EQ : Chooses region equalizer. Getting Started C/V : -- Skips Fast backward or Forward. -- Searches for a section within a file.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started g h i a j b c k d l m e n o f OM5541-FB_DUSALLK_ENG_3742.
Getting Started a Display window b MIC 1/2 jack g NFC allows you to install and open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone. MIC VOL. PORT. IN jack d MASTER VOLUME Adjusts speaker volume. e AUTO DJ Selects the AUTO DJ mode. (For more informaion refer to the page 20) f X-FLASH LED h Remote 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 file.
Getting Started Rear panel 1 Getting Started a b c d a Power cord b Vent Hole c AUX IN connectors (L/R) d ANTENNA (FM) OM5541-FB_DUSALLK_ENG_3742.
Getting Started Use of Tripod 15 3. Connect the unit to the tripod with the screw. Tighten up the screw underneath the unit. You can mount the unit on a tripod. The tripod is an optional purchase. 1 Getting Started >>Caution yy Extend the tripod legs as much as possible and tighten up the screw securely. yy Before connecting with the unit, you must set up the tripod completely to prevent shaking. 1. Put down the unit to connect with the tripod. 4. Make the tripod stand upright carefully.
Getting Started ,,Note 1 ,,Note Getting Started yy If you use a tripod, use the tripod only for speaker. yy Standing on the stool to reach unit control panel is risky and might lead to injuries. yy Before buying a tripod, check the specifications for maximum bearing load of the center column. (Unit’s net weight : about 16.5 kg (36.4 lb)) yy Do not put or attach other objects on the tripod. yy Do not shake or push the unit when the tripod is installed.
Connecting Optional Equipment Connection 17 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 MP3 player etc. Portable cable Audio cable Connecting If your device has only one output for audio(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit. Rear panel DVD, Blu-ray player, etc.
Connecting USB Connection Antenna Connection Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit. Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. USB device 2 FM antenna Connecting ,,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. Rear panel ,,Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. 2.
3 Operating Operating 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 (1) By using C/V buttons : Press C/V to go to the next file or to return to the beginning of Skipping to the current file. the next/ Press C twice briefly to step previous file back to the previous file. (2) By using FILE SEARCH knob : Rotate FILE SEARCH and press d/M to play the file.
Operating Deleting an MP3/WMA file AUTO DJ playback You can delete file, folder or format by pressing DELETE. This function is supported only in stop status. (USB only) Auto DJ blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. It equalizes volume across files for uninterrupted playback. 1. - Select the file you want to delete and press DELETE on the remote control. - Press and hold DELETE to format the USB device.
Operating 21 Programmed Playback Deleting Programmed list The Program function enables you to make a playlist of your favourite files from the USB device. A playlist of up to 20 files can be entered for each media. (USB1,USB2) Possible to save a total of 40 files. Deleting function is worked only on the edit mode. 1. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY on the remote control in stop status. 2. Press C/V on the remote control to select a file. 3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY to save and select a next file. 5.
Operating LG Sound Sync With wireless connection 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1 (Power) on the remote control. You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with the LG TV that is supported LG Sound Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV. Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down, mute Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync.
Operating 23 Auto function change This unit recognizes the connection to the Bluetooth or to the “LG Bluetooth Remote” app via NFC and changes suitable function automatically. ,,Note yy If you are using LG TV function, this unit does not react to the Bluetooth connection. yy On the USB REC or USB delete function, if you try to connect Bluetooth/ * NFC, USB REC or USB delete function does not support Auto function change.
Operating 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. 3 Operating 2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the pairing operation.
Operating 25 Using Bluetooth App ,,Note Only Android OS is available to use “LG Bluetooth remote” app with this unit. About “LG Bluetooth Remote” App “LG Bluetooth Remote” app brings a suite of new features to this unit. To enjoy more features, you are recommended to download and install free “LG Bluetooth Remote” app. Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2.
Operating Install “LG Bluetooth Remote” App through NFC Activate Bluetooth with “LG Bluetooth Remote” App NFC allows you to install and open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app to NFC-enabled phone. “LG Bluetooth Remote” app helps to connect your bluetooth device to this unit. 1. Activates the NFC feature of your NFC-enabled phone. 1. Tap “LG Bluetooth Remote” app icon on the home screen to open “LG Bluetooth Remote” app and go to the main menu. 2. Turn on the unit. 3.
Operating 27 Radio Operations Be sure that FM antenna is connected. (Refer to the page 18) Listening to the radio 1. Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. Or Manual tuning : Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or Y/U on the unit repeatedly. 3. Adjust the volume by rotating volume knob on the unit or by pressing VOL +/- on the remote control repeatedly. Improving poor FM reception You can preset 50 stations for FM.
Operating Other Operations Using Microphone Turn off the sound temporarily 1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack. Press MUTE@ on the remote control to mute your sound. You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the “MUTE” will appear in the display window. To cancel it, press MUTE@again or change the volume level. 3 Operating Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) While playing an MP3 file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing INFO.
Operating 29 Switching on and off the speaker light You can select various types of the speaker light by pressing X-FLASH/SET on the unit. Press X-FLASH/SET on the unit repeatedly, the speaker lightening changes as followings. Red LED Lighting -> Red LED Off, White LED Blinking -> Red LED Lighting, White LED Blinking -> OFF Lighting Description OFF - - Step1 Red LED Lighting, White LED Off Depending on the beat, the Red LED is blinking.
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 Operating On Display Description NATURAL You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound. Local Specialization equalizer (optional) Regionally optimized sound effect.
Operating 31 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. 2. Press and hold ALARM. 3. Select time mode by pressing C/V on the remote control. - AM 12:00 (for an AM and PM display) or 0:00 (for a 24 hour display) 3. Press C/V on the remote control to change the hours and minutes and press SET to save. 4. Press SET to confirm your selection. 5. Select the hours by pressing C/V on the remote control. 6. Press SET. 7.
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 yy You can check the remaining time before the unit is turned off. yy Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window. 3 Operating Dimmer Press SLEEP once.
Operating 33 To select recording bit rate ,,Note 1. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control for longer than 3 seconds. yy It is not supported to record music stored on bluetooth device. 2. Press C/V on the remote control or Y/U on the unit to select a bit rate. yy During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound. 3. Press USB REC on the unit or USB REC on the remote control to finish the setting.
4 Troubleshooting 34 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution yy The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord. No Power. No sound. The unit does not work properly. 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 Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.
Appendix 35 General specifications General Power requirements 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power consumption 70 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 395.5 mm x 548 mm x 446 mm (15.6 “ x 21.6 “ x 17.6 “) Net Weight (Approx.) 16.5 kg (36.4 lb) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA Inputs AUX IN 1.2 Vrms (1kHz, 0 dB, 600 Ω, conector RCA, L/R) PORT. IN 0.8 Vrms (3.5 Ø jack, L/R) Mic 25 mV Tuner FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.
Appendix Maintenance 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 Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.
Appendix 37 Trademarks and Licenses Bluetooth® wireless technology is a system which allows radio contact between electronic devices. 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. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license.
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