Singing Machine ISM990BT User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

iSM990BT

Please read before using this unit.

THE SINGING MACHINE® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Company, Inc.

THE SINGING MACHINE® es marca registrada de The Singing Machine Company., Inc.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
The distance between user and products should be no less than 20 cm.

La distance entre l’utilisateur et de produits ne devrait pas être inférieure à 20 cm.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom­ettre le fonctionnement.

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Location of Controls

Front

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1. CD Compartment

2. Cradle

3. USB Port

4. LINE IN Jack

5. MASTER VOLUME Control

6. BALANCE Control

7. Power Indicator

8. Display

9. Speakers

10. Skip/Search Back Button (for CD)

11. 10+ Track Button

12. PROGRAM/REPEAT Button

13. Power ON/OFF Button

14. FUNCTION Button

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15. KEY –/PAGE – Button (for MP3 and
MP3+G only)

16. CD OPEN Area

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Mic 1 Jack

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Mic 2 Jack

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MIC VOLUME Control

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ECHO Control

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Skip/Search Forward Button (for CD)

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Stop Button

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Play/Pause Butto

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AVC (Auto Voice Control) ON/OFF Button
PAIRING Button

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KEY +/PAGE + Button (for MP3 and
MP3+G only)

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Location of Controls

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Rear

1. Handle

2. VIDEO OUT Jack

3. AUDIO OUT Right Jack

Display

1. PLAY/PAUSE, REPEAT ONE, REPEAT
FOLDER, REPEAT ALL

2. MP3(MP3+G) PLAYBACK, CD(CD+G)
PLAYBACK, USB FUNCTION MODE,
PROGRAM ON

4. AUDIO OUT Left Jack

5. DC Jack

3. TRACK NUMBER/FUNCTION MODES

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Connection

VIDE O
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

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REAR VIEW OF TV OR DVD PLAYER

REAR VIEW OF SINGING MACHINE

RCA cables

AUDIO OUT

(white - L

red - R)

VIDE O OUT

(yellow)

Connecting the Unit to an External TV, Stereo, etc.

Your Singing Machine is designed to
connect to your TV the same way you
would connect most video cameras, DVD
players or video game consoles, as follows:

Connect the Audio/Video cable’s

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yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO
OUT jack on the iSM990BT and the
other end to the external unit’s
yellow Video In jack.

Connect the Audio/Video cable’s

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red and white plugs to the red and
white AUDIO OUT jacks on the
iSM990BT and

the other ends to
the external unit’s red and white
Audio In jacks.
If left unconnected, the audio will
just play through this unit’s speakers.

Notes:

• This unit can be used with or without
a TV.

• To see the lyrics, you must use a CD+G
disc or MP3+G and an external TV.

• Also refer to the TV’s or external unit’s
User Guide.

• Audio/Video cables are included.

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Connection

Insert the small end of the AC adapter into
the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit. Insert
the other end (with the 2 blades)
conveniently located AC outlet having
110-240V AC, 50/60Hz.

Notes:

• Only use the supplied AC adapter. Failure to
do so may cause a fire or damage the unit.

• The AC adapter included with this unit is
for its use only. Do not use it with other
equipment.

• Turn off the unit before unplugging the AC
adapter from the unit to avoid damaging
the unit.

• When the unit is not going to be used for
a long time, disconnect the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.

• If the unit acts erratically or malfunctions,
unplug the unit, wait 20 seconds and plug
it back in.

• Never use an AC adapter that is damaged.
Route power lead in a safe manner and
make sure it is not subjected to trapping
or pinching. If the power lead is damaged,
refer to a qualified service agent.

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Connecting the Microphone

Insert a microphone’s plug into the Mic 1

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jack � . Insert the other microphone’s plug
into the Mic 2 jack � (if desired).

Note: Do not drop or tap the mic, as damage
to the mic or speakers may occur. Do not
spin the microphone around for the same
reason.

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Operation

Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive

Connect the unit as described

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previously. Press the Power ON/OFF
button to turn the unit on; the Power
indicator will light.

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Lift open the CD door and insert a CD

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(with standard or MP3+G files) or a
CD+G by gently pressing it on the
center spindle. Then close the CD door.
If using the USB drive with MP3+G
files, insert the USB into the USB slot.
(Always turn on the unit before
inserting your USB Flash Drive.)

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• What is a CD+G?

A CD+G (CD+Graphics), is the standard
format for most karaoke discs that will
display the words on the screen.

• What is an MP3+G?

MP3+G is the newest format for karaoke
music utilizing the MP3’s small file size. It
will display the words on the screen. See page
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Repeatedly press the FUNCTION

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button until the display shows “Cd” to
select the CDG/CD mode or “USb” to
select the USB mode.

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Press the Play/Pause button to

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start playback; if listening to an
MP3+G or CD+G file and connected to
an external TV, the image and lyrics
will appear on the TV (if connected).

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Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive

Adjust the volume to a comfortable

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level using the MASTER VOLUME
control.

Notes:

• Never place anything other than a CD in
the compartment, as foreign objects can
damage the unit.

• If no disc is inserted, “no” will appear in the
display.

• If no USB drive is inserted, “no” will appear

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in the display.

• If connected to a TV or other audio source,
the sound will come from this unit and the
TV, so adjust either Volume as desired.

Connect microphone(s) as shown on

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page E - 5, and slide the ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as

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desired. Increasing this control will
increase the volume of the respective
microphone.

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Adjust the Echo control to add an echo

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effect to your voice.

Adjust the Key to obtain the best key

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for the singer on the track. Adjust the
key using the KEY –/PAGE – and KEY
+/PAGE + buttons; the level will
appear in the display. There are a total

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Operation

Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive

Press the AVC (Auto Voice Control)

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ON/OFF button to the On position
and the vocals on a multiplex
recording will be muted as soon as the
singer begins singing into the
microphone. When the singer stops
singing, the vocals are automatically
unmuted.
IMPORTANT: This feature only works
with multiplex media.

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BALANCE: Balance allows you to

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Note: When playing an audio CD or music-

only recording, the balance will shift to the
right or left speaker.

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Note: If using a USB drive and connected to a

TV, during Stop mode you can also select a
file using the KEY –/PAGE – and
+ buttons to scroll up/down or the Skip Back

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Note: The Search function is not available for
CD+G playback.

eliminate the lead singer’s voice by
rotating the knob to the left when
playing a multiplex recording, or
eliminate the music by rotating the
knob to the right.

SKIP: Advance or go back one track
by pressing the Skip Back /Skip
Forward buttons.

/Skip Forward buttons to scroll left/right.

SEARCH: During playback, press and
hold the Skip Back /Skip Forward

button to move the player forward
or backward within a track to locate a
specific musical passage. When you
release the button, normal playback
will resume.

KEY +/PAGE

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Operation

Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive

SKIP 10 TRACKS: During playback,

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Note: Repeat FOLDER function is not available
for normal music CD/CD+G playback.

you can press the 10+ button to skip
foward 10 tracks.

REPEAT: To repeat the current track,
press the PROGRAM/REPEAT button
once during playback. REP1 will
appear in the display and the current
track will be repeated. Press the
PROGRAM/REPEAT button twice, REP
FOLDER will appear and all MP3
tracks inside the current folder will be
repeated continuously. To repeat all
tracks, press the PROGRAM/REPEAT
button again, REP ALL will display on
the LCD display. Press again to cancel
the Repeat feature.

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PROGRAM: You can program up to 20

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Note: Press the Stop button TWICE to stop

and clear the program.

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tracks for playback in any desired order.
While in Stop mode, press the
PROGRAM/REPEAT button; PROG and
the track number will appear in the
display. Select the first track using the
Skip Back /Skip Forward buttons,
then press the PROGRAM/REPEAT
button. Repeat to set up to 20 tracks
into memory. When done, press the
Play/ Pause button to start
playback.

Operation

Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive

PAUSE: During playback, if you wish

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Note: Pausing the unit while playing a CD+G

may distort the lyrics on the screen. This will
remain until the screen is refreshed.

to pause the disc momentarily, press
the Play/Pause button; “ ” will
appear in the display. Press again to
resume normal playback.

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Press the Stop button to stop
playback.

Press the Power ON/OFF button to

turn the unit off; the Power indicator
will turn off.

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device

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Connect the unit as described

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previously. Press the Power ON/OFF
button to turn the unit on; the Power
indicator will light.

Repeatedly press the FUNCTION button

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until “bt” blinks in the display to select
the Bluetooth mode.

“bt” will blink rapidly to show the unit is

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in the Pairing mode. If it is not blinking

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rapidly, press and hold the PAIRING
button until “bt” blinks rapidly in the
display.

Switch on the Bluetooth function of

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your Bluetooth compatible device
within three feet of the iSM990BT. You
will see “Singing Machine” appear on
your device’s search list.

Note: Please always refer to the user manual of
your Bluetooth device for detailed instructions.

Select “Singing Machine” to start

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pairing. Wait for completion of the
pairing and “bt” will stop blinking in the
display.

Notes:

• If your Bluetooth device prompts you for a
passcode during the pairing process,
please enter “0000” to connect.

• After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired
unless unpaired manually by the user or
erased due to a reset of the devices.

• If your device should become unpaired,
follow the above steps again. If any pairing
issues should occur, unpair the unit on your
Bluetooth device and follow the above steps
again.

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