OWNER’S MANUAL Mini Hi-Fi Audio Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL OJ98 *MFL69712104* www.lg.
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; The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible. 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.
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 Top panel Front panel / Rear panel 17 17 17 18 2 Connecting 13 13 13 14 15 15 AC Power Cord Connection Optional Equipment Connection – AUX IN Connection – AUX OUT Connection – PORT.
Table of Contents 29 29 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 40 Advanced Operations – Recording to USB – JUKE BOX Playback Other Operations – Turn off the sound temporarily – CHILDSAFE Mode – Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) – 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
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 : 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 USB AUX input Portable input Bluetooth LG Sound Sync (Wireless) Radio Display CD USB1 / USB2 AUX PORTABLE BT LG TV 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 Top panel a b c d e 1 Getting Started p f o g n h m i l j k a PORT.(Portable) IN jack b USB 1 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. c PARTY THRUSTER lever Slide the lever to create a party atmosphere. d Display window e USB 2 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. f F (Function) Selects the function and input source.
Getting Started 11 1, 2, 3 (DJ PRO PAD) Press a desired sound pad. LIGHTING ON/OFF - Turns on/off the lighting effects. PARTY STARTER - In power off state, this function turns on the unit with Party Kick Starter sound. - In power on state, this function mixes the music with Party Kick Starter sound. PARTY LINK - Press and hold to select the PARTY LINK. WIRELESS LINK - Selects MASTER or SLAVE on WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode. - Enable or disable WIRELESS PARTY LINK mode.
Getting Started Front panel / Rear panel 1 d e Getting Started a b c f a (Remote sensor) b MIC (Microphone) 1/2 jack c Disc tray d ANTENNA (FM) e AUX IN / OUT (L/R) Connect an auxiliary device. f AC in socket >>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.
Connecting 13 AC Power Cord Connection Optional Equipment Connection 1. Connect one end of the AC power cord (included) to the AC in socket. AUX IN Connection Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector. OUT 2. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. ,,Note IN Red White Audio cable Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet if you do not to use for an extended period of time. DVD, Blu-ray player etc.
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. If your device has only one input for audio(mono), connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit. 2 OUT Connecting Audio cable Auxiliary device IN 1.
Connecting 15 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 2. Turn the power on by pressing 1. 3. Press F to select AUX or PORTABLE function. 4.
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. USB device 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 on the remote control or I on the unit twice in a row. 2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
Operating 17 Basic Operations CD/USB Operations 1. Insert the disc by pressing B on the remote control or R on the unit. Or connect the USB device to the USB port. 2. Select CD or USB function by pressing F. USB MP3/WMA CD AUDIO CD RPT 1 *RPT 1 RPT 1 RPT**DIR RPT DIR - RPT ALL RPT ALL RPT ALL RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM OFF OFF OFF To Press C/V on the remote control or Y/U on the unit to go to the next/previous track/file.
Operating Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file On the unit 1. Press SEARCH and rotate SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI JOG or Y/U until a desired file appears. You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH again. ,,Note yy CD / USB Folders/Files are recognized as below. * 2. Press OK or T to play the selected file. When you search a folder, press OK to select a file in the folder, then press OK or T again. The selected file is played. On the remote control 3 1.
Operating 19 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. - Deletes file : Select the file you want to delete and select “DEL FILE” by pressing DELETE on the remote control. - Deletes folder : Select the folder you want to delete and select “DEL DIR” by pressing DELETE on the remote control. - Formats USB : Select “FORMAT” by pressing DELETE on the remote control to format the USB device. 3.
Operating AUTO DJ DJ PRO 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. It allows you to mix CLUB, DRUM or USER sound effect. Each mode has up to 3 sounds effect. Press AUTO DJ on the remote control repeatedly, the display changes as followings. AUTO DJ RANDOM AUTO DJ OFF AUTO DJ SEQUENTIAL 2. Press a DJ PRO Pad (1, 2, 3) of desired sound on the unit.
Operating 21 DJ LOOP PARTY KICK STARTER The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is repeatedly played. (CD, USB Only) In power off state, this function turns on the unit with Party Kick Starter sound. 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. In power on state, this function mixes the music with Party Kick Starter sound. ,,Note In the power off state 1.
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. Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.
Operating 23 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 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 ,,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 far from the unit.
Operating 25 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. “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 27 Radio Operations Presetting the Radio Stations Be sure that FM aerial is connected. (Page 16) Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume. Listening to the radio 1. Press F until FM appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 2. Auto tuning : Press and hold TUNING-/+ on the remote control or Y/U on the unit for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station. Or 3.
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) Operating POP CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ Description Reinforces the treble, bass and surround sound effect.
Operating 29 Advanced Operations Recording to USB You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, USB1, 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 Quick recorded All songs In case below, scope is limited.
Operating ,,Note yy For stable recording, the output sound level goes down on its own when you record music from CD to USB. yy You can only change volume level between MIN and 30 during recording. (Only CD function) 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.) 3 yy Do not remove the USB device or turn off the unit during USB recording.
Operating 31 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 JUKE BOX / MEMORY on the unit 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 33 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 clockwise or counterclockwise 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. yy To sharp the key one by one, press the KEY CHANGER( ) repeatedly during playback. yy To flatten the key one by one, press the KEY CHANGER( ) repeatedly during playback. ,,Note yy This function is available CD, USB or BT (Bluetooth) Function.
Operating 35 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 the lighting on the unit. ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ,,Note ECHO OFF yy If a microphone is not connected, “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 Sleep Timer Setting Auto power down 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. 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.
Operating 37 AUTO POWER On Auto function change This unit automatically turns on by an input source : LG TV or Bluetooth This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth and LG TV or connected portable device, and then changes 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 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. Press SET on the remote control to confirm your selection. 5.
Operating 39 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 Refer to the TV’s instruction manual for the details of LG Sound Sync. 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1. 2. Press F until LG TV function is selected.
Operating WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection The output sound of (MASTER) unit is expanded to (SLAVE) 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 Operating 1. Press WIRELESS LINK on the unit. PARTY LINK MODE SELECT appears in the display window. 2. Press WIRELESS LINK on the unit to select MASTER or SLAVE. - unit : Selects MASTER.
Troubleshooting 41 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 (23 feet). 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 the light effects by pressing LIGHTING ON/OFF. yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync.
Appendix 43 General specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Networked standby : 0.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating temperature Operating humidity (If all network ports are activated.) Approx. 380 mm x 1099 mm x 400 mm 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) 60 % Inputs / Outputs Analog audio in (AUX IN) Analog audio out (AUX OUT) 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) 2.
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Appendix 45 Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Notes on Discs Handling Discs Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs 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.
