Table of Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . 6 Using the removeble storage device . . . . . . . 25 CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Industry Canada requirement . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Playback time information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookmark feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing the music list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing the recording list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 FM radio reception (Option) . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Supported File Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 http://www.lge.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Removable disk Music therapy You can copy and store files on the Windows Explorer. The music therapy feature helps user refresh, sleep better, and concentrate better with music with special functions or good for health. LGE FM 12 with sliding USB connect is convenient to connect to PC without separate USB cable. Support USB 2.0 full speed The music therapy feature may not be provided depending on the product model. The user can download files at a fast speed.
Important safety instructions Please follow the safety instructions closely to reduce the risk of accidents or damage to equipment. Safety instructions are divided into Warning and Attention. Keep this manual in an easily accessible place. Not following the instruction may result in a light accident or damage. Not following the instruction may result in death or serious injury. Do not place an object on the product. Do not use this product while driving. Keep this product away from heat.
Important safety instructions Do not place the player near a magnet or within the magnetic field. Do not disconnect the USB cable. Do not turn off the player while the USB cable is connected. Otherwise, the data may get lost. Note that the player may malfunction in an electrostatic environment. Back up important data. (Note that the manufacturer is not responsible for the loss of major data caused by the user's mistake.) Do not insert a metallic object (coins or hair pins, etc.
Important safety instructions CAUTION PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
Important safety instructions - If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 . Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Important safety instructions Warning - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this aappliance to rain or moisture. WAR NING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN Caution - The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. - Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play appliance.
Important safety instructions FCC Warning - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. - This MP3 PLAYER is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory. ties appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3 .
Package contents Connecting the neck strap To connect the neck strap to the unit 1. Turn the lower part of neck strap in the direcMain body Line-in cable USB cable Quick setup guide Software CD Battery (AAA-type 1EU) tion of arrows and detach it from the upper part. 2 . Put a neck strap string into the ring of the main unit and put the lower part into the string as arrow shows. Neck strap Earphones - Contents of the product are subject to change without prior notice for functional improvement.
Name of each component Front/Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ON/OFF/PLAY/PAUSE B-MARK (Bookmark)/Repeat REC Side/Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. Sliding USB bar USB connector HOLD Battery Cover MIC (microphone) Earphones connector MENU/ Select button - Goes to Home menu (upon pressing the button for two seconds or longer.) 7. 8. 9. 10 . 11 .
Installing software Before installing the operating program Check the specifications of your PC before using LG portable Flash MP3 Player. Minimum system requirements Music therapy - Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, Windows Media Player 9 or higher LG Media Center - CD ROM Drive 1. Insert the operation program CD into the CD - Pentium 3 or higher level CPU / 128MB or larger memory 2 . Select the LG Media Center. ROM.
Installing software 5 . Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button. 7 . During installation of the LG Media Center, the user can install the Windows Media Player and the Internet Explorer for the operating environment. 6 . Click on [Install] button to start installation. 8 . After finishing the installation, click on [Finish] button. 9 . Click on Start > All Programs > LG Media Center to start the program.
Installing software LG Lyrics Center 5 . Click on [Next] button. 1. Insert the operation program CD into the CD ROM. 2 . Select the LG Lyrics Center. 3 . Follow the displayed instructions. 6 . Read the License Agreement, and select the checkbox. 4 . Select the language and click on [OK] button.
Installing software 7 . Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button. 10 . Windows media format installation screen will appear. Click on [Yes] button. 8 . Program installation will start. 9 . Click on [Yes] button.
Installing software 11 . Click on [OK] button to finish installation of the program. Installing and running firmware updater Before the initial use of MP3 player, install first the firmware updater to your PC. The user can update the firmware for addition and change of features of the player and for functional improvement. 3 Do not connect MP3 player to the PC when updating firmware. 3 You must backup your data before updating your firm- ware.
Installing software 4 . Read the License Agreement. Select the checkbox, and click on [Next] button. 6 . Click on [Install] button to start installation. 5 . Select the installation path, and click on [Next] button.
Installing software 7 . After finishing the installation, click on [Finish] button. 3 You may need to restart the computer, depending on your system environment. data before executing this option. 3 We recommend the "format data area". 12 . Click [Start] to run the firmware updater. 3 Make sure your connection is solid while updating. It may result in the data loss or damage to the player. 13 . When the update finishes, remove the USB connector by 'saftely removing hardware'. 14 .
Installing software Installing Win98SE Device Driver 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into you CDROM drive. 2 . When you run the firmware updater, the driver In case the player is not recognized automatically on Win98SE. 1. Connect the player to computer. 2 . Select the LGE FM 12 in the system properties and click [Properties]. for windows 98SE will be also installed. 3 . Reboot the PC, and connect the MP3 player to the USB port. 4 .
Installing software 3 . Click the [Reinstall Driver]. 5 . Select the Search for the best driver for your device and click [Next]. 6 . Locate the folder where the installation files are stored and click [Next]. 4 . Update Device Dirver Wizard appears. Click [Next].
Installing software 7 . When the installation is complete, click [Next]. 8 . The installed device driver can be used as a removeble storage disk in the Windows Explorer. 9 . Check the installation status in System Properties as shown below.
Installing software Installation of the Music Therapy 5 . Click on Download button. Then, the therapy music file will be downloaded to the MP3 player. The music therapy helps user refresh, sleep better, and concentrate better with music with special functions or good for health. 1. Insert the operating program CD into the drive. 2 . Select Music Therapy. 3 . After the program is installed, a shortcut icon will be created under Start > All Programs > Music Therapy. 4 .
Connecting to the PC Using the removeble storage device 3 Disconnecting the USB cable while the file is being copied may cause malfunctioning of the player. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and the other to the USB port of the player. 3 Check whether both ends of the cable are correctly plugged in. 2 . Check whether a new drive has been added in the Windows Explorer in the PC. The drive name may differ depending on the OS. 3 .
Replacing firmware Upgrading Firmware Updating firmware manually. 3 Do not connect MP3 player to the PC when updating firmware. 1. Check the model number at the company website, and download the latest version. - http://www.lge.com > Support > Download > Software 2 . Decompress the downloaded files. Then, setup file will be displayed. 3 . Click setup file to start the Installshield wizard.
Installation and connection Battery Info This product dose not come with an AC adapter. - Playback time: Max 18 hrs (In the case of MP3 128Kbps/44.1KHz, EQ Normal, Volume 15 and alkaline battery) - When the battery is almost used up, appear. icon will Connecting the player to the PC 1. Press and push sliding USB button in arrow direction to expose USB connector and insert the connector to USB port of the PC.
Installation and connection Disconnecting the player from the PC 3 . Click on [OK] button. This feature is to safely remove the player from the PC after uploading or downloading the files. 1. Double-click on Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar of the PC. 2 . Click on [Stop] button when the window appears. 4 . After a message that the large-capacity USB storage can be safely removed is displayed, remove the player from the PC.
Basic operation Turning on/off the power 1. Press ON/OFF button for more than 1 second to turn on, and repeat it to turn off for more than 3 seconds. It may take time to load upon rebuilding. Volume control 1. Control the volume by moving the volume control button to the direction of + or -. - The volume level can be adjusted by 31 steps. (Min:00 ~ Max:30) - Pressing and holding the button will increase or decrease the volume gradually. - The default volume is 15.
Basic operation Home menu screen 1. Press and hold MENU button to open home menu. 2 . Press FF/REW button to select the mode. 3 . Press MENU button to display the selected mode. - The initial screen consists of total five modes. - Home menu appears if MENU button is pressed for longer than 2 seconds during Play / Stop mode.
Playing music files Music playing screen Play 1. Press and hold MENU button to open home menu. 2 . Push FF/REW button to select the [Music] mode. 3 . Pressing MENU button will open Music Play screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 . Play/Pause display Song Information Volume display Play mode display Playback time (upon playing) Song play order display EQ Bookmark/A-B (Repeat) Sleep Mode Battery status 4 . Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play the music files. Pause 1.
Playing music files 2 . Press PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playing. Speed search of the play list 1. Push FF/REW button for two seconds or longer to fast search. Playing mode - You may play a song by jumping to a particular point. 1. Press REC button shortly while paused or while playing back. 2 . Upon each pressing, the Play mode will change. Description GUI feature Play all Plays all songs. Repeat all Repeats all songs. Random repeat Randomly repeats all songs.
Playing music files 2 . You can press the button to flip between playback time mode and remaining time mode. Bookmark feature 1. Press B-MARK button for two seconds or longer to set the Bookmark. - icon will appear. The user cannot use the A-B Repeat feature when the Bookmark feature is set. 2 . Press B-MARK button shortly while listening to another song or another part of the song. A-B Repeat A-B Repeat feature is only applicable to a song which is being played. 1.
Playing music files 2 . Go to the item using Vol +/- button in the browser screen, and press MENU, PLAY/ PAUSE, or push FF button shortly. - Press MENU button for two seconds or longer to go to Home menu. When the files or folders exceed the above limit, the file or folder exceeding the limit don't appear in the list. File error When you select a file which cannot be played, the following message will be displayed. Playing the recording list 1. Press MENU button shortly in the music mode. 2 .
FM radio reception (Option) FM radio reception screen 2 . Press MENU button to display the FM radio reception screen. Preset/Non Preset Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Channel display (only in Preset mode) 1. Press MENU button shortly while listening to the radio. Mono/Stereo display - Preset mode is set. FM radio frequency display - Preset mode: When the existing radio channels are already set, it is called 'preset mode'. Volume Information Sleep mode Battery status Listening to the FM radio 1.
FM radio reception (Option) Searching the FM radio stations Manually searching the FM radio stations Storing FM radio frequencies Automatic channel setting 1. Press REC button for two seconds or longer to search and store radio channels in Non-Preset mode. 1. In Non-Preset mode, shortly pushing FF/REW button increase/decrease the frequencies by 0.05 MHz. 2 . In Preset mode, shortly pushing FF/REW button will increase/decrease the frequencies by 1 preset.
FM radio reception (Option) 3 . When a message appears that "Save as a CH", select Yes and shortly press the MENU button. - When a channel is deleted, we can still receive other channels. When there is no channel left, icon will blink. Set/Cancel Mute 4 . Stored channels can be scanned in a browser screen. 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button during listening to radio to mute the sound. - icon will appear and the sound will become mute. 2 . Press any button to cancel the Mute. - Deleting channels 1.
FM radio reception (Option) Recording FM radio broadcasting 3 . By pressing PLAY/PAUSE button again, the user can resume recording. 4 . Press REC button shortly again to end recording. 1. Press REC button to start recording while listening to the radio. - icon will appear. - Files will be stored in FM folder in a format 'F001.MP3'. If the memory is not enough to record, [Memory full not record] will appear. In this case, delete the files and secure the memory space.
Recording Recording screen 2 . Push FF/REW button to select the [Voice] mode. 3 . Press MENU button in [Voice] mode. 4 . Press REC button to start recording. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Recorded time display Recording progress display Recorded file name display Recording quality display Sleep mode Battery status Recording Status Display Voice and hold 1. Press MENU button to open home menu. - icon will appear, and then recording will start. - The recorded files will be stored in VOICE folder in V001.
Recording Listening to the voide recorded file 1. Press and hold the MENU button to select the music mode. 2 . Press MENU button shortly in music mode. 3 . Select the VOICE folder from the browser menu. 4 . Choose a recording file you want to hear and shortly press the MENU, PLAY/PAUSE or push FF button. - Files will be stored in V001.MP3 format.
External Input Connecting to an external device 2 . Push FF/REW button to select [line-in] mode. 1. Connect the Line-in cable to the line-out port of the external device and to the line-in port of the MP3 player. 3 . Press MENU button shortly in the [Line-in] mode. 4 . Press REC button to start recording. - icon will appear, and then recording will start. - The recorded files will be stored in LINE-IN folder in E001.MP3 format.
External Input Recording quality Maximum recording time (for 512 MB storage product) 96 Kbps About 11.5 hours 128 Kbps About 8.5 hours 192 Kbps About 5.5 hours Playback of external recorded file 1. Press and hold MENU button to select the music mode. 2 . Press MENU button shortly while in music mode. 3 . Select the LINE-IN folder from the browser menu. 4 . Choose a recording file you want to hear and shortly press the MENU, PLAY/PAUSE or push FF button. - Files will be stored in E001.MP3 format.
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Setting lower features Operating Setup feature 1. Press MENU button to open home menu. 2 . Push FF/REW button to select the [Setting] mode. 3 . Press MENU button shortly to display the sub menu. - Push FF/REW button to navigate between menus. - Press MENU button to display the lower feature setting screen. Playing mode You can select the play mode you want. Description GUI feature Play all Plays all songs. Repeat all Repeats all songs. Random repeat Randomly repeats all songs.
Setting lower features - XBass : Powerful sound with excellent dynamics. - ROCK : Strong but smooth sound. - POP : Realistic sound with enhanced mid-range frequency. - JAZZ : Sweet and feeble sound. - CLASSICAL : Detailed sound with enhanced midrange frequency.
Setting lower features Reception area: The user can set the reception area. - The user can select [Japan] or [Others]. Record The Automatic Off feature does not function in the radio mode. Sleep reservation: When the defined time passes, the player will be automatically turned off. - The user can select Off, 10 MIN, 30 MIN, 1 Hour, or 2 Hours. If the user sets the sleep reservation, the player will automatically store files and turn off at the reserved time.
Setting lower features System info : The user can check product information. - The firmware version, the remaining memory space, and the total memory capacity are displayed. 2 . When the screen below appears, connect the mp3 player to the USB port of the PC while pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Running Recovery 3 Running a recovery will result in a total loss of data. Make sure to always back up important data. We do not take any responsibilities for data loss.
Setting lower features 4 . To format the device, check the "Format data area" in the download option when the update screen appears. 3 All files will be deleted from the player. Please back up your data before executing this option. - We recommend the "format data area". 5 . Click [Start] to run the Recovery. 6 . Use the MP3 player when the recovery finishes.
Using the application program LG Media Center Auto Firmware updating The LG Media Center program is an integrated data management program development for users to more conveniently use the Flash MP3 player. Connect the player to the PC where the LG Media Center is installed to download a new version of firmware. Functions only in the Internet-connected PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC with the LG Media Center installed and the other to the USB port of the player. 2 .
Using the application program 7 . When the update finishes, remove the USB be downloaded to a large-capacity storage. The user can make volumes of several MP3 files same. 8 . Turn on the MP3 player, and check the - A Windows Explorer-like UI providing maximum convenience for users. connector by 'safely removing hardware'. updated version of firmware. LG Lyrics Center The LG Lyrics Center program can automatically/ manually store the lyrics in the music file.
Troubleshooting Q : The player is not turned on. A :Check whether the battery is remaining. some music files or folders to see the files which are not previously listed. Q : The screen is blur. A :Avoid direct sun rays and adjust the brightness. A :Check the LCD brightness. Q : The button does not function. A :Check whether the Hold feature is active. Q : The noise is severe during listening to the radio, and the reception is poor. A :As the earphones function as an antenna, make sure it has any damage.
Specifications Type Memory PC General specifications Audio FM radio (Option) Item Capacity Specifications 256MB / 512MB / 1GB File system FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 OS for MP3 Player Device Win98SE / ME / 2000 / XP OS for LG Media Center Win2000 / XP OS for LG Lyrics Center Win98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Interface USB2.0 Full Speed Dimensions 58(W) X 36(H) X 17.5(D) Weight 27g (with battery) / *Depends on the product model.
Specifications Supported File Spec - : Support both Stereo and Mono - (s) : Only Stereo MP3 Decoder - (m) : Only Mono - Support MP3 Rate(VBR) decoding including Variable Bit 53
Specifications MP3 Encoder - 44.
Specifications WMA Decoder - Ver 4x, 7, 8 ( WAV Decoder ) Ver 9 ( ) (ASF not supported) http://www.lge.com Information related to the product is available at this site. - By updating the firmware, the user can improve the performance of the product.
