OWNER’S MANUAL High Power Speaker System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL RK8 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 11 Safety Information Unique Features Playable file Requirement – Music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Top panel Rear panel Carrying the unit 2 Connecting 12 13 14 14 14 14 Power Connection Charging Battery Optional Equipment Connection – PORT.
Table of Contents 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 30 30 30 30 31 33 34 34 35 36 37 Radio Operations – Listening to the radio – Improving poor FM reception – Presetting the Radio Stations – Deleting all the saved stations Sound adjustment – Setting the sound mode – Setting the USER EQ Advanced Operations – Recording to USB1 Other Operations – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) – DEMO – Using HEADPHONE MODE – Using Microphone – LIGHTING – Auto power down – AUTO POWER On / Off – Auto function change LG Soun
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 Compatible USB Devices 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: 2,000 yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
Getting Started Top panel f g hi j k l m n o p q 1 Getting Started e r d s c t b u a v 1z y a SIDE A/1 USB 1 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI knob (1) -- Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to make scratch sound. -- Searches a file or folder. -- Selects lighting mode. -- Chooses a preset number. C / V (Skip/Search) -- Skips backward or forward. -- Searches for a section within a file. -- Selects the radio stations.
Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (DJ PRO PAD) Press a desired sound pad. k DJ EFFECT LEVEL Selects a desired DJ EFFECT LEVEL BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE (USER EQ) Selects the sound effect created by your own. m AUTO DJ / REPEAT Selects the AUTO DJ mode or listens to the files repeatedly or randomly. n F (Function) Selects the function and input sources.
Getting Started Rear panel 1 Getting Started a a AC in socket ,,Note Fully charge the device before using. b Battery ON / OFF switch Switches the battery ON or OFF (Battery can be charged even when this unit is in off (OFF) status.
Getting Started 11 Carrying the unit The unit has strap so you can easily move the unit. 1 1. Fit a strap in the hook of the unit. Getting Started 2. Adjust the strap length. >>Caution yy Be careful it does not drop the unit when you carry it. yy Carry the unit, after then disconnect the connected cables. yy Do not place the unit in an unstable position. Place the unit at a safe distance from a child’s reach. yy Be careful so that the unit does not fall down.
Connecting Power Connection 3. Turn ON/OFF Switch on (ON). Connect this unit to the power supply with the supplied AC power cord. 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to this unit. 2. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. 2 Connecting b a AC power cord ,,Note yy If the battery level is very low, this unit does not turn on even if you turn ON/OFF switch on (ON). yy When the battery level is low, this unit displays LOW BATTERY PLEASE CHARGE frequently.
Connecting 13 Charging Battery This unit has a built-in battery. -- By connecting AC power, battery will start charging. -- If Battery charging indicator is in red, this means that battery is charging now. -- The red LED goes off if the battery is fully charged. -- Charge battery for about 14 hours before you start using this unit for the first time. ,,Note yy Operating time is approx. 10 hours.
Connecting Optional Equipment Connection USB Connection Connect a USB device (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB ports on the unit. USB device PORT. IN Connection 2 Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (3.5 mm) connector. Connecting . ,,Note Removing the USB device from the unit : 1. Choose a different function. Portable cable MP3 player etc.
Operating 15 Basic Operations USB Operations 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. 2. Select USB function by pressing F on the unit. To Playback Playing less than 2 seconds, press Skipping to C on the unit to go to the previous the next/ file. previous file Playing after 3 seconds, press C on the unit to go to the beginning of the file. Playing Press AUTO DJ / REPEAT on the unit repeatedly or repeatedly. Refer to the note for randomly details about the display change.
Operating Auto Play When USB is inserted, -- If you press N on the SIDE A/1 of the unit, the function is changed to USB 1 and playback starts. (Except Bluetooth / Tuner Function). -- If you press N on the side SIDE B/2 of the unit, the function is changed to USB 2 and playback starts. (except MIXER ON mode) ,,Note yy When USB is inserted 3 -- Function is changed to USB 1 if C/V, SEARCH on the SIDE A/1 of the unit is pressed.
Operating 17 Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file 1. Press SEARCH and rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI until a desired file ,,Note yy USB Folders / Files are recognized as below. * appears. You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH again. 2. Press OK / INFO or N to play the selected file. When you search a folder, press OK / INFO to select a file in the folder, then press OK / INFO or N again. The selected file is played.
Operating Playback Effect The unit supports various sound and playback effects : DJ EFFECT, SCRATCH, DJ PRO, DJ LOOP, TEMPO, MIX, AUTO SYNC. DJ EFFECT It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as Flanger/ Phaser/Wah/Delay sound effect. 1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit to select a desired DJ EFFECT (FLANGER, PHASER, WAH, DELAY, OFF). 3 Operating 2. Turn DJ EFFECT LEVEL controller on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the DJ EFFECT level between 0 to 15.
Operating 19 DJ LOOP MIX The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is repeatedly played. (USB Only) You can mix audio sounds. During playback, press and hold DJ LOOP on the unit at the point you want. And you can cancel DJ LOOP function by releasing it. ,,Note This function is released after operating 10 times or releasing DJ LOOP on the unit. TEMPO You can adjust the Tempo for USB function 1 or 2 from 50 (MIN) to 150 (MAX). ,,Note The tempo is set as 100 if you turn the unit off. 2.
Operating AUTO SYNC When using Mixing, you can synchronize the tempo of audio files being played in USB 1 and USB 2 by pressing AUTO SYNC. To stop it, press AUTO SYNC twice. ,,Note yy The tempo of music being played in USB 1 is synchronized to that in USB 2. yy TEMPO A doesn’t work when AUTO SYNC is on. yy If function is changed, AUTO SYNC function is cancelled. 3 yy In case of below, AUTO SYNC error may occur depending on the sound source.
Operating 21 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. Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.
Operating 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 pairing. yy If the device name is unavailable, “_” will be displayed. 3 4. Listen to music. To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
Operating 23 ,,Note yy The sound may be interrupted when the connection has interference from other electronic devices. yy Depending on the type of the device, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth function. yy You can enjoy wireless system using phone, MP3, Notebook, etc. yy The more distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device, the lower the sound quality becomes. yy Bluetooth connection will be disconnected when the unit is turned off or the Bluetooth device gets too far from the unit.
Operating Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App ,,Note 3 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 25 Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow Bluetooth” App “Music Flow Bluetooth” app helps to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit. 2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it. 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 Radio Operations Pull the FM antenna out and adjust the angle and direction for better reception. Listening to the radio 1. Press F on the unit until RADIO (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 3 2. Auto tuning : Press and hold C/V on the SIDE A/1 unit for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station.
Operating 27 Sound adjustment Setting the USER EQ Setting the sound mode 1. Press USER EQ on the unit. “USER EQ” is displayed. 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 SOUND EFFECT / BASS BLAST on the unit. On Display BASS BLAST 3. Rotate BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE on the unit to adjust the value.
Operating Advanced Operations To select recording bit rate Recording to USB1 2. Press C/V on the SIDE A/1 of the unit to select a bit rate. You can record a various sound source to USB1 while listening (Play or pause) to music or enjoying DJing. (USB, PORTABLE, RADIO (FM)) 1. Connect the USB device to USB1 port on the unit. 2. Press USB REC / DEMO to start when you want to record. 3 3. To pause recording, press USB REC / DEMO on the unit. Operating 4.
Operating 29 The making of unauthorized copies of copyprotected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Be responsible Respect copyrights ,,Note yy When you stop recording, the file that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Exclude files that are currently being copied or to be copied.
Operating Other Operations Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) While playing an MP3 file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing OK / INFO on the unit. DEMO 3 Operating In the power off state, press USB REC / DEMO on the unit once. The unit will power on and display each of the functions in the display window and will have demo sound . To cancel the DEMO function, press USB REC / DEMO on the unit once more.
Operating 31 Using Microphone VOICE CANCELLER 1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack. You can enjoy the function while playing the music, by reducing singer vocal of music in the various source. 2. Play the music you want. 3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating MIC VOLUME on the unit. ,,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 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. 1. Set on the key changer by using the KEY CHANGER. 2. Adjusting the key by rotating the DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI. ,,Note yy This function may not be initialized depending on the status of connected devices.
Operating 33 ECHO LIGHTING When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing ECHO. This function offers a party atmosphere by operating speaker lighting and beat of music. ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO OFF ,,Note yy If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE INSERT MIC” appears in the display window. yy If you press VOCAL EFFECTS button on ECHO mode, after backing up current ECHO, turn off ECHO mode and operate VOCAL EFFECTS mode.
Operating 3 Auto power down AUTO POWER On This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the case were the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 15 minutes. The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device using the analog inputs. This unit automatically turns on by an input source : LG TV or Bluetooth Auto power down function is applied to only MAIN unit in case of WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection.
Operating 35 Auto function change This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth and LG TV or connected portable device, and then changes suitable function automatically. When you try to connect Bluetooth device When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth function is selected. Play your music on the Bluetooth device. When PORT.
Operating LG Sound Sync ,,Note yy If the connection fails, check the conditions of this unit and your TV: power, function. yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and the connection in the cases below when using 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. 3 -- The unit is turned off. -- Changing to a different function.
Operating 37 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 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.
Appendix 39 General specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 455 mm x 242 mm x 206 mm (Approx. 17.9 inch x 9.5 inch x 8.1 inch) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 60 % Inputs Portable in (PORT. IN) 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1 Microphone (MIC 1/2) Sensitivity 20 mV (1 kHz), 6.3 mm jack x 2 Tuner FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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.
