Singing Machine Carpool Karake THE MIC User Manual

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THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of sale to the original consumer purchaser. Product will be

repaired or replaced with a new or reconditioned product at no additional charge if it is proven to be defective within

the ninety (90) days period when said product is returned at customer expense within the warranty period. THIS

WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF THIS

This warranty does not apply to any product damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, fire, water,

lightning or other acts of God, or any parts or services furnished by you or anyone else. The warranty does not cover

cartons, carrying cases, batteries, broken or damaged cabinets, or any items used in connection with the product or

consequential damage due to defect in the product. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS IS THE COMPLETE

WARRANTY AND NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS VALID. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR AN EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTITAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may

LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE

PRODUCT.

Re-manufactured units or units sold outside the SMC distribution channel.

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, please

vary from state to state.

call us first at [phone] or email us at

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545-1904-ENG-01

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these Instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

Singing Machine’s Carpool Karaoke The Mic (“the Product”) is intended solely for use by passengers.

The Product is not intended for use by drivers of any motor vehicle. Improper use of the product can lead to risks such as

distracted driving, accidents, personal injury or death. All users of the Product can avoid these risks by following the Product’s

instructions and their respective state’s driving laws, including the affirmative duty to operate vehicles free of distraction.

IMPORTANT: This Product is not intended for use by drivers. Always obey all local driving laws.

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.

The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

4060 E Jurupa Street, Unit B, Ontario, CA 91761-1413 USA

THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN,

Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

© 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by The Singing
Machine Company, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place
objects filled with water, such as a vase, on
the apparatus.

12. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion,
do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or other heat sources.

13. To avoid excessive over amplified sound output, it
is recommended that the volume control is initially
adjusted to one third or less and then increase if
required.

CARPOOL KARAOKE

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WARNING

DRIPPING WARNING: This product shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the product.

Warnings: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the by the equipment.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly

approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an

unauthorized change or modification is made.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The rating information is located at the back of the unit.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) L'

appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) L' appareil doit accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d' en compromettre

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

terference to

le fonctionnement.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please retain the instructions for further reference,

as they contain important information.

Singing Machine’s Carpool Karaoke The Mic (“the Product”) is intended
solely for use by passengers.
The Product is not intended for use by drivers of any motor vehicle.

Improper use of the product can lead to risks such as distracted
driving, accidents, personal injury or death. All users of the

Product can avoid these risks by following the Product’s instructions
and their respective state’s driving laws, including the affirmative duty
to operate vehicles free of distraction.

CAUTION

Included

Manual

USB Charging Cable Audio Cord

CPK545

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

MIC VOL

Pair

Display

- Button

+ Button

Play/Pause Button

ON/Standby Button

MIC VOL

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

CHARGING THE UNIT

1

Insert the included USB
charging cable into micro USB
port on bottom of the unit.

Plug the other end of the cable

2

into computer USB port or USB
charging device (charge the
unit 4 hours to ensure it is fully

3

The battery indicator (on display) will slowly

flash while the unit is charging. The battery

indicator will change to full and solid once the

charged.

unit is fully charged.

NOTE: The battery indicator (on display)

will show the battery charge left

indicated by the amount of bars.

The rechargeable battery

must not be replaced

by the user.

Lights Button

+ Button

ECHO

+ Button

FM

FM

- Button

ECHO

- Button

To External Unit

HEADPHONE/

AUDIO DEVICE

LIGHT MODE

Press the button repeatedly to select mode as
follows:
Light Mode 1: The lights will light up and will
synchronize with sound when you speak or
sing into the microphone.
Light Mode 2: Will display the light
show but will not respond to the
microphone.
Light Mode 3: The lights
will be turned off.

Line Out Jack

Micro USB
charger port

Bottom ViewFront View

AUX AUDIO CONNECTION

This unit is able to connect to
your car audio, headphones or
favorite audio device. You can
connect by 3.5mm AUX cord
(included).

1

Find an FM station with no signal on your car radio. Tune
to the same channel on THE MIC by pressing FM +/- to
match to your car radio

Connect to a

2

Bluetooth® Device

Adjust VOLUME and ECHO to your preference

4

NOTE: If the MIC crackles or breaks up
then adjust MIC volume down

TO START SINGING

FM

BLUETOOTH

CARPOOL KARAOKE

Play your favorite music

3

and sing through your
car audio

TUNER

Statement: The battery is not replaceable. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Vocal Delay

Some car's audio systems have enhanced audio
processing systems that can cause a delay in the
transmission of vocals. Try connecting to car audio via
Aux cord. Also, consult car user manual for directions
how to disable Digital Signal Processor.

No Power

The unit has no battery left. Connect to power source.

No sound from the microphone

• Press the button to turn THE MIC on.

• Ensure the mic and your car audio are connected.

• Your Mic’s volume is set to minimum; raise volume.

No sound from your car audio

• Confirm the FM frequency of your car audio is
matching with Mic’s.

VOLUME

Press to turn the MIC off

5

SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone

Frequency Range

Input Power

Dimensions

Dynamic Microphone

87.5 - 108.0MHz
Lithium ion

Battery

Micro USB DC5V 1A battery 3.7V 1.2A

3.5mm Stereo jack

Line Out

3.6 x 2.1 x 10.6 (inches) / 9.2 x 5.4 x 26.8 (cm)

0.35 (kgs) / 0.77 (lbs)

Weight

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• Volume of your car audio is muted or too low; raise
volume.

The Bluetooth® device cannot be paired or
connected with the unit

• Ensure any other Bluetooth® devices are turned off
to avoid accidental pairing.

• You have not activated the Bluetooth® function of
your device; refer to Bluetooth® device user manual.

• The Mic is not in pairing mode; press and hold the
Bluetooth® button to restart pairing.

The Music is not available on the unit after
successfully connecting the Bluetooth®

• Ensure your Bluetooth® device can support the
A2DP Bluetooth® profile.

• The volume on the external Bluetooth device is
set too low or muted; raise as desired.

ENERGY SAVING

The unit will automatically enter the Standby mode after 30

minutes in the following situations:

1. No button has been pressed for 30 minutes.

2. Not singing to the microphone for 30 minutes.
The unit can be turned on by pressing button.