OWNER’S MANUAL Mini Hi-Fi System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL CK43 (CKS43F) www.lg.com MFL70382766 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 4 6 7 7 7 7 8 10 12 Safety Information Table of Contents Unique Features Playable file Requirement – Music file requirement – Compatible USB Devices – USB device requirement Remote control Front panel Rear Panel 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 20 2 Connecting 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 Connecting to speakers – Attaching the speakers to the unit Optional Equipment Connection – AUX IN Connection – Listening to music from your external device – U
Table of Contents 26 26 27 27 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 33 34 35 Sound adjustment – Setting the sound mode Advanced Operations – Recording to USB – JUKE BOX Playback Other Operations – Turn off the sound temporarily – DEMO – Resume stop – 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
Getting Started Unique Features 1 BLUETOOTH® Getting Started Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device. 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 Playable file Requirement 7 Compatible USB Devices yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. yy USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1. MP3/WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows.
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 Display Disc CD USB USB1 / USB2 AUX input AUX Bluetooth BT LG Sound Sync (Wireless) 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. -- Searches for a section within a track/file. ALARM : With the ALARM function you can turn on CD, USB play and tuner reception at a desired time.
Getting Started Front panel 1 a b d c Getting Started l e k j a USB 1 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. b Display window c (Remote sensor) d USB 2 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. e MASTER VOL. (Volume) Adjust speaker volume. f BASS BLAST (or BASS BLAST+) Press to select BASS (or BASS+) effect directly. USB REC / DEMO -- Records to USB. -- To stop Recording, press and hold for 3 seconds.
Getting Started 11 h AUTO DJ Selects the AUTO DJ mode. N (Play/Pause) -- Starts or pauses playback. -- Selects stereo/mono. C (Skip/Search) -- Skips backward. -- Searches for a section within a track/file. -- Selects the radio stations. Z (Stop) Stops playback or cancels DELETE function. j Disc tray k SPECIAL EQ Chooses special equalizer. SEARCH Moves to folder or file in selection mode. OK Selects a folder when searching a file. l EQUALIZER / SEARCH -- Chooses sound impressions.
Getting Started Rear Panel 1 Getting Started a b a Power cord b SPEAKERS terminals c AUX IN (L/R) Connect an auxiliary device.
Getting Started 13 Useful functions for using the unit Function (Page 22) It allows you to connect a Bluetooth device only on BT (Bluetooth) and LG TV functions. Initial setting of this function was set to off. Auto Power On (Page 31) To do Do this ON Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. OFF Press and hold N for 5 seconds in BT (Bluetooth) function. ON 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 Listening to music from your external device AUX IN Connection 1. Connect the external device to the AUX IN connector of the unit. Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV, Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector. 2. Turn the power on by pressing 1. If your device has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit. 4. Turn on the external device and start it playing.
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 2 Connecting FM antenna ,,Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire 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.
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 N. Press N during playback. Press and hold C/V during playback and release it at the point you want to listen to. 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 1. Press SEARCH and rotate EQUALIZER / SEARCH or C/Vuntil 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. ROOT FOLDER FILE FOLDER1 FOLDER3 FILE 6 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.
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 On Display DEL FILE DEL DIR FORMAT Description Select the file you want to delete.
Operating Using a 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 ,,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. 3 Controls connected Bluetooth device You can control connected Bluetooth device by the unit; play, pause, stop, skip.
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. 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 25 Radio Operations Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio. (Page 16) 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 C/V 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 EQUALIZER. 3 Operating On Display Description BASS (BASS BLAST) or BASS+ (BASS BLAST+) Reinforces the bass and powerful sound.
Operating 27 Advanced Operations Recording to USB You can record a various sound source to USB. (CD, USB1, AUX, FM) To stop recording To stop recording, press and hold USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit for 3 seconds. Otherwise, the recording continues. Pausing recording 2. Press F to select a function you want to record. During CD/USB playback or pause, or external sound source recording, press USB REC on the remote control or USB REC / DEMO on the unit to pause recording.
Operating ,,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 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 If USB recording does not work, the message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”, “USB FULL”, “NOT SUPPORT” or “FILE MAX” is displayed on the display window.
Operating 29 JUKE BOX Playback Editing JUKE BOX list 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 1. Press and hold JUKEBOX / MEMORY on the remote control to enter the edit mode.
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. 3 Sleep Timer Setting 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. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
Operating 31 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. This unit automatically turns on by an input source : Bluetooth or LG TV The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device using the analog inputs. Auto power down function is applied to only MAIN unit in case of WIRELESS PARTY LINK connection.
Operating Auto function change This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth and LG TV 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 LG TV is connected 3 Operating When you turn on your LG TV connected by LG Sound Sync, this unit changes the function to LG TV. You can hear the sound from your TV.
Operating 33 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. 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.
Operating 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. 3 1. Turn on the unit by pressing 1. Operating 2. Press F until LG TV function is selected. 3.
Operating 35 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 wirelessly was changed to WIRELESS PARTY LINK. ,,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 Troubleshooting General Problem The unit does not work properly. Cause & Correction yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. 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 37 Problem Cause & Correction 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. not work properly. Remove the obstacle. yy The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. LG Sound Sync does not work. yy Check whether your LG TV supports LG Sound Sync. yy Check connection of LG Sound Sync.
Appendix 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. 300 mm x163 mm x 241 mm (Approx. 11.8 inch x 6.41inch x 9.48 inch) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 60 % Inputs Analog audio in (AUX IN) 1.0 Vrms (1 kHz, -6 dB), 75 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) Tuner FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.
Appendix 39 Speaker specifications Front speaker Type 2 Way 2 Speaker Impedance 4Ω Rated Input Power 150 W RMS Max. Input power Dimensions (W x H x D) 300 W RMS Approx. 201 mm x 306 mm x 216 mm yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and Licenses 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs 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.
