OWNER’S MANUAL Mini Hi-Fi System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL CK56 (CK56, CKS57F) MFL70344213 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 Safety Information Unique Features Playable file Requirement – Music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Remote control Front panel Rear panel 17 17 17 18 2 Connecting 14 14 14 Connecting to speakers – Attaching the speakers to the unit – Attaching the speaker light cables to the unit Optional Equipment Connection – AUX IN Connection – PORT.
Table of Contents 30 30 30 30 30 31 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 Other Operations – Turn off the sound temporarily – CHILDSAFE Mode – DEMO – Resume stop – Using Microphone – 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 39 39 Troubleshooting – General 5 Appendix 41 42 42 43
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.) AUTO DJ Blends the end of one song into the beginning of another for seamless playback. 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. Input source / Function Disc Display CD USB USB 1 / USB 2 AUX input Portable input Bluetooth LG Sound Sync (Wireless) AUX PORTABLE BT LG TV Radio FM [(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
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 Front panel 1 Getting Started a i b c j k d l e m f n g h a USB 1 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. b Display window c 1 (Standby) o e REGION EQ / BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) - Chooses region equalizer. - Press and hold to select BASS (or BASS+) effect directly. SEARCH Turns the power on or off. Moves to folder or file in selection mode. USB REC / DEMO OK - Records to USB. - To stop Recording, press and hold for 3 seconds.
Getting Started i USB 2 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. l MASTER VOL. (Volume) / MULTI - Adjust speaker volume. - Adjust microphone volume. - Selects vocal effects. (Remote sensor) j m VOCAL EFFECTS Selects the function and input source. Input source / Function Display Disc CD USB USB 1 / USB 2 AUX input AUX Portable input PORTABLE Bluetooth BT LG Sound Sync (Wireless) LG TV Radio FM 3 WIRELESS LINK - Selects MAIN or OTHER on WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.
Getting Started Rear panel 1 Getting Started a 100 b a Power cord b SPEAKERS connector c SPEAKER LIGHTING SYSTEM Connect the speaker lighting cables. d AUX IN (L/R) Connect an auxiliary device.
Getting Started 13 Useful functions for using the unit Function Description Do this ON Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. Auto Power On It allows the unit to turn on automatically by input signals : (Page 35) BT (Bluetooth) or LG TV ON Initial setting of this function was OFF set to off. OFF Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit for 5 seconds. Turn off the unit by pressing 1 on the unit for 5 seconds.
Connecting Connecting to speakers Attaching the speakers to the unit 2 To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad. Connecting Connect the black of each wire to the terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus). >>Caution yy When you connect the speakers to the unit, make sure to connect the speaker’s cable and plug to the corresponding speaker connector.
Connecting 15 Optional Equipment Connection PORT. IN Connection Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORTABLE IN (3.5 mm) connector. AUX IN Connection Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector. 2 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. 2 Connecting FM 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. ,,Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
Operating 17 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 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 SOUND EFFECT / SEARCH 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. 3 On the remote control Operating 1.
Operating 19 Deleting a file/folder or format AUTO DJ You can delete file, folder on your USB or format the USB. 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. Select USB function by pressing F. 2. Press DELETE on the remote control repeatedly, the display changes as followings. DEL FILE DEL DIR On Display FORMAT Description Select the file you want to delete.
Operating Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth devices Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device About Bluetooth Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection. The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. 3 Operating Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur any charges.
Operating 21 3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “PAIRED” appears on the display window and change to Bluetooth device name soon. Then “BT” will appear on the display window. ,,Note yy "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 (BT LOCK) 3 You can limit Bluetooth connection to only BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV function to prevent unintended Bluetooth connection.
Operating 23 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App ,,Note yy Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit. yy It is recommended to use the latest version of app. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App onto Your Bluetooth Device There are two ways to install “Music Flow Bluetooth” app onto your Bluetooth device. Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through QR code 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)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow Bluetooth” to start downloading Bluetooth app. 4. Tap an icon for installation. 5. Tap an icon for downloading. ,,Note 3 yy Make sure that your Bluetooth device is connected to the Internet.
Operating 25 Radio Operations Be sure that FM aerial is connected. (Page 16) Listening to the radio 1. Press F until FM appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. Or Manual tuning : Press TUNING-/+ on the remote control or C/V on the unit repeatedly. 3. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- on the remote control or rotating MASTER VOL. / MULTI knob on the unit repeatedly. You can preset 50 stations for FM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume. 1.
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 SOUND EFFECT on the remote control. On Display 3 BASS (BASS BLAST) or BASS+ (BASS BLAST+) Operating POP CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ Description Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
Operating 27 Advanced Operations Recording to USB You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, USB 1, AUX, PORTABLE, FM) 1. Connect the USB 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 Status Result Play/Pause Recorded until stop Quick recorded All songs In case below, scope is limited. - After File search (Page 18), quick recorded an indexed song.
Operating ,,Note ,,Note yy When you stop recording, the file that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Except when recording MP3/ WMA files that are in stop status.) yy You can record MIC. (Except when recording USB/ CD that are in stop status.) yy Do not remove the USB device or turn off the unit during USB recording. If does not, an incomplete file may be made and not deleted on PC. yy You may not store more than 2,000 files.
Operating 29 JUKE BOX Playback Editing JUKE BOX JUKE BOX function enables you to make a playlist of your favorite tracks/files from a disc or USB device. A playlist of up to 100 tracks/files can be entered. 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.) Making JUKE BOX list 2. Press PRESET·FOLDER W/S on the remote control to select a track/file to edit. 1.
Operating 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 “MUTE” will appear in the display window. To cancel it, press [ on the remote control again or change the volume level. CHILDSAFE Mode 3 Operating This function helps to prevent you from being surprised when you turn on the unit in case that the volume of the unit is set at a high level.
Operating 31 Using Microphone 1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack. 2. Play the music you want. 3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by pressing MIC VOL and rotating MASTER VOL. / MULTI 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. VOICE CANCELLER You can reduce the vocal tones during music playback from various input sources.
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. 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 BT (Bluetooth) function.
Operating 33 ECHO When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, you can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing ECHO. ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO OFF ,,Note yy If a microphone is not connected, “INSERT MIC” appears in the display window. yy If you press VOCAL EFFECTS on ECHO mode, after backing up current ECHO, turn off ECHO mode and operate VOCAL EFFECTS mode. Press ECHO again, after backing up current VOCAL EFFECTS, operate ECHO mode.
Operating Sleep Timer Setting Dimmer Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes. After the delay time, the unit will be turned off. Press SLEEP on the remote control once. The display window will be darkened by half. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly until “OFF” appears. ,,Note yy You can check the remaining time before the unit is turned off.
Operating 35 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 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. - 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 on the remote control to save. 4.
Operating 37 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 ,,Note yy You can also use the remote control of this unit while using LG Sound Sync. If you use TV’s remote control again, the unit synchronizes with the TV.
Operating 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. 3 ,,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 39 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 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 41 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) Operating temperature Operating humidity Approx. 350 mm x 166 mm x 276 mm 5 °C to 35 °C 60 % Inputs Analog audio in (AUX IN) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 75 Ω RCA jack (L, R) . Portable in (PORTABLE IN) 1.0 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1 Microphone (MIC) Sensitivity 20 mV (1 kHz), 6.3 mm jack x 1 Tuner FM Tuning Range 87.
Appendix Speakers specifications Front speaker Type 2 Way 2 Speaker Impedance 4Ω Rated Input Power Max. Input power Dimensions (W x H x D) 350 W RMS 700 W RMS Approx. 300 mm x 363 mm x 253 mm yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and Licenses 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.
Appendix 43 Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs 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.