The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
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Warnings
CAUTION
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.
The Caution marking is located on the bottom panel.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying this product.
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.
VENTILATION WARNING: The normal ventilation of the product shall not be
impeded for intended use.
SAFETY VERIFICATION: This device is made and tested to meet safety
standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety
performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and
also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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
interference to 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 bottom of the unit.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:
This device complies with Industry Canada Iicense-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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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 block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. When 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.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. 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.
16. The AC mains plug is used as the power disconnect device
and it should remain readily accessible and operable during
intended use. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus
from power, the mains plug should be completely removed
from the AC outlet socket.
17. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not expose
batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or other
heat sources.
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Included
ging
Please make sure the following items are included.
AC Adapter
Manual
Main Unit
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Wired Interactive Microphone
Machine Flash Drive
Sin
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Location of Controls (Top/Front)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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1. Cradle
2. MASTER VOLUME Control
3. ON/OFF Button
4. MIC VOL + Button
5. ECHO + Button
6. VOCAL Button
7. BLUETOOTH Pairing Button
8. ECHO – Button
9. MIC VOL – Button
10. LIGHT MODE Button
11. Remote Sensor
12. SD Card Slot (for Record only)
13. SMC USB Slot
14. Function Indicator
15. FUNCTION Button
16. Bluetooth Indicator
17. MENU Button
18. Navigation UP 5 Button
19. Navigation RIGHT Button
20. Navigation LEFT Button
21. Navigation DOWN Button
22. ENTER/ Button
23. RECORD n Button
24. MIC 2 Jack
25. MIC 1 Jack
26. Lights
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Location of Controls (Rear)
1
2
3
1. MIC 1 Holder
2. HDMI Jack
3. DC IN Jack
4
5
4. MIC 2 Holder
5. LINE IN Jack
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Location of Controls (Interactive Microphone)
1.Right Tower Speaker Jack4.HDMI Jack
5.LINE IN Jack2.Left Tower Speaker Jack
3.AC Power Cord
4
5
2
1
3
1
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4
1. Mic ON/OFF Switch
2. MENU Button
3. Navigation Buttons
Location of Controls (Playback Display)
Song Title
Playback Status
Song
Elapsed Time
4. ENTER/ Button
5. Battery Compartment (Rear)
6. Remote Transmitter (Rear)
Song
Total Time
Current
Playlist
Lead Vocal Status
Record
Status
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Master Volume: 0-20
Echo Control: 0-8
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Connection
2
Connecting the Microphone(s)
1 2
Connection
Connecting the Unit to a TV
Microphones:
Connect a microphone into Mic jack 1 u
as well as Mic jack 2 v (when desired).
Note: Do not drop or tap the Mic as
damage to the Mic or speakers may occur.
Do not twirl the microphone by cord as it
will cause damage to the encased wiring.
To output the video, lyrics and
audio to your TV, perform the
following steps:
HDMI Jack (Out)
Rear of External TV
HDMI Jack (In)
HDMI IN 1
HDMI Cable
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Plug the HDMI cable (not included)
into the HDMI Jack on the back of
the unit. Plug the other end of the
HDMI cable into the HDMI input
on your TV.
Notes:
• This unit can be used with or
without a TV, but it is highly
recommended to use a TV in
order to utilize all the features.
• Also refer to the TV’s or external
unit’s User Guide.
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Connection
HDMICable
Rear of External TV
HDMI Jack (Out)
HDMI Jack (In)
HDMI IN1
2
Connecting to AC Power
Changing the Microphone’s Battery
Insert the AC power cord
1
into a conveniently located
AC outlet having 120V AC,
60Hz .
Note:
Make all connections before
connecting to AC power.
When performance suffers,
change the batteries as follows:
CR2025
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Unscrew the Battery
1
Compartment Screw and
remove the door.
Replace battery with
2
CR2025 button cell battery.
Replace Battery
3
Compartment and screw.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Warning – Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
2. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
3. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. A reversed battery
may cause damage to the device.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible bat tery
leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s
directions.)
6. Remove batteries promptly if consumed.
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Singing Machine USB Flash Drive
Included with the system is a
Singing Machine USB Flash
Drive which is used for storing
Karaoke songs as well as
recordings from this unit.
There are two songs included on
the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive but you can access the
Karaoke Store for many more
songs. Just follow the Welcome
Kit Instructions!
Inserting the USB Flash Drive or an SD Card
Before you insert the Singing
Machine USB Flash Drive, make
sure to remove it from its stand
which will reveal the USB plug.
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Insert it into the USB slot on the
unit with the face towards the
top of the unit. If you would like
to have more memory capacity
for the recording function, you
can insert an SD Card with up to
32 GB (not included) to store the
recorded files as well.
Note: If both an SD Card and a
USB Flash Drive are inserted, the
unit will automatically record onto
the SD card.
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Karaoke Store
PC Installation
The Karaoke Store application can be installed on Microsoft Windows computers running
Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 or higher. The Karaoke Store application requires
connection to the Internet (a high-speed connection is recommended).
Insert the Singing Machine USB
1
Flash Drive into a powered USB
slot on your computer.
Double click the file named,
2
“Karaoke_Store_Win_Setup”.
Follow the online instructions to install the
3
software on your computer.
After installing, open your Program’s folder
4
and open the Karaoke Store folder.
Double click Karaoke Store to
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open the software.
On this page you can now
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sign up and enter your code
for 10 free downloads and
then download them to your
computer and/or USB drive for
playing on your new Singing
Machine!
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Karaoke Store
Mac Installation
The Karaoke Store application can be installed on Apple Macintosh computers running OS X
10.8 and higher. The Karaoke Store application requires connection to the Internet (a highspeed connection is recommended).
Insert the Singing Machine USB
1
Flash Drive into a powered USB
slot on your computer.
Double click the file named,
2
“Karaoke_Store_Mac_Setup.pkg”.
Follow the online instructions
3
to install the software on your
computer.
After installing, open your
4
Application’s folder and open the
Stingray Karaoke Store folder.
Double click Karaoke Store App
5
to open the software.
On this page you can now
6
sign up and enter your code
for 10 free downloads and
then download them to your
computer and/or USB drive for
playing on your new Singing
Machine!
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Operation
Microphone Remote Operation
The Microphone is also a remote control that can be used to control the unit. See below for
instructions on using the Microphone Remote.
It is very important to point the remote’s sensor at the unit’s remote sensor (see illustration).
This Microphone Remote’s buttons will operate the same way as the main unit’s ENTER,
Navigation and MENU buttons. When a step says to press one of these buttons, you can
use the unit or the Microphone Remote.
To turn the Microphone On, slide the ON/OFF switch u to the ON position.
1
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Operation
Light Mode
There are four Light modes.
1
Repeatedly press the LIGHT MODE
button to select a mode as follows:
Light Mode 1: The unit will light up with
random colors and patterns.
1
Light Mode 2: The unit will light up with
set colors (Green = low, Red = mid, Blue
= high) depending on the music being
played or the live singing performance.
The louder the music/singing, the higher
the light.
Light Mode 3: The unit will light up
with random colors depending on the
music being played or the live singing
performance. The louder the music/
singing, the higher the light.
Light Mode 4: The light effects will be
turned off.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB
1
Connect the unit as described
1
previously; it should be connected to
a TV (see page 6). Press the ON/OFF
button to turn the unit on.
Remove the provided Singing
2
Machine flash drive from its stand to
reveal the USB plug. Insert it into the
USB slot on the
unit so it faces
upward.
Note: The Singing Machine flash drive has
an 8GB capacity (the actual capacity may
vary slightly).
2
The USB mode will be selected by
3
default; press the ENTER button
to enter the USB mode; the Function
indicator will light blue. You can also
repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button until the Function indicator
lights blue to select the USB mode.
3
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Notes:
• The USB mode cannot be accessed
until a flash drive is inserted.
• A loading icon will appear on the
external screen when the system is
loading the songs.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
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Use the Navigation5 Up and
4
Down buttons to navigate through
the list of songs that you have
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previously downloaded on your USB.
Press the ENTER button to start
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the playback. The HD karaoke video
will play on the external screen.
Press the ENTER button during
playback to pause the song.
5
7
8
9
Adjust the volume to a comfortable
6
level using the MASTER VOLUME
control.
Note:
If connected to a TV, also control the
volume with the TV’s volume control.
Connect the microphone(s) as shown
7
on page 6. Slide the Remote/Mic’s
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
8
as desired. Increasing this will
increase the volume of connected
microphone(s).
Press ECHO +/- buttons to add an
9
echo effect to your voice. The higher
the number, the more echo effect.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
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11 12
VOCAL: To sing with the lead
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Note: The song must be recorded with
separate vocals that is downloaded (aka
multiplex recording) in order to utilize the
Lead Vocal function.
11
12
singer on the recording press the
VOCAL button; “” will appear
at the top right of the TV screen).
To listen to music only, press
the VOCAL button again; “
” will appear over the Lead Vocal
Status icon.
SKIP: Advance or go back
one track by pressing the
Navigation Right or Left
button.
TO ADVANCE ON THE TRACK:
During playback, press and hold
the NavigationRight or Left
button to move forward or
backward. When you release
the button, normal playback will
resume.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
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RECORDING YOUR SINGING:
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To record your singing as well as the
music, press the RECORD button;
recording will begin and the record
icon at the top right corner of the
monitor will display red.
When done recording, press the
RECORD button again; the Record
icon will stop blinking red.
Notes:
• If an SD card is installed, the recorded audio
file will record on it. If no SD card is present,
the recorded audio file will record onto the
USB drive.
• The recorded audio file will be named
starting with the Karaoke song title.
• See page 23 to play back your recorded files.
SEARCHING BY ARTIST OR TITLE:
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Note:
You can search up to six letters; after the sixth
letter the search will reset.
While in the USB menu, select Search
using the NavigationLeft and
Right buttons, then press the
ENTER button. The alphabet
will appear at the bottom of the TV
screen. Select the desired starting
letter using the MASTERVOLUME
control, then press the ENTER
button to select it. A list of songs
that meet the criteria will appear. Use
the Navigation5 Up and Down
buttons to navigate through the list
of songs, then press the ENTER
button to play your selection, or
select the next letter the same way.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
SEARCHING BY GENRE, ARTIST
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Note:
You can search up to six letters. After the
sixth letter the search will reset.
or TITLE:
or Title
Title
and right buttons, then press the
ENTER button. The alphabet
will appear at he bottom of the TV
screen; select the desired starting
letter using the MASTERVOLUME
control, then press the ENTER
button to select it. A list of songs
that meet the criteria will appear. Use
the Navigation5 Up and Down
buttons to navigate through the list
of songs then press the ENTER
button to play your selection, or
select the next letter the same way.
To filter by Genre, Artist
, select
using the Navigation left
the Genre, Artist, or
AddAdded
CREATING THE PLAYLIST: To create a
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Notes:
• The personalized Playlist will be kept even if
• You can always edit your Playlist after you
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personalized playlist, select a song using
the Navigation5 Up and Down
buttons, then scroll to the Playlist
column (Add) using the Navigation Right or Left button. Press the
ENTER button
operation; “Added” will appear. Repeat
this step to add more songs.
the unit is turned on and off.
create it by selecting a song that was added
and pressing the
“Added” will change to “Add”.
ENTER button
to confirm the
again;
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
USING THE PLAYLIST:
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TO PLAY ALL:
PRIORITY:
a. Select priority and then navigate down
b. Press the Navigation Right button
c. After setting all songs on your priority
d. Use the Navigation Down button
e. To change the Priority list, navigate up
RM ALL: To remove the whole Playlist,
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previously created playlist, select Playlist
using the Navigation Right and
Left buttons, then press the
button; the row under Playlist will be
highlighted. Select the desired selection
using the
Left buttons
press the
back all of the Playlist songs. (See below
to add favorites.)
to the song you want to prioritize.
and the numbers will change to 0001,
0002 etc. According to the numbers
displayed the songs will be listed in that
order from top to bottom.
list press the MENU button then the play
list will be highlighted.
to select the first song and press the
ENTER button
of all songs on the play list
and down to select the songs you want
to play in the order you desire.
REMOVE:
select a song to remove using
Navigation5 Up and Down buttons.
Press the ENTER button; the song
will be deleted from the playlist.
select RM ALL and then
ENTER button; the whole Playlist
will be deleted.
Navigation Right and
as follows:
Select Play All and then
ENTER button
Select Remove and then
To play your
ENTER
to play
to start the playback
the
press the
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
<PLAY ALL><PRIORITY>
<RM ALL><REMOVE>
CREATING FAVORITES: To create a
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Notes:
• The Favorites will be stored even if the unit is
• You can always edit Favorites after you
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favorite playlist, select a song using
the Navigation5 Up and Down
buttons, then scroll to the Favorite
column using the Navigation Right
or Left button. Press the
button
the icon will turn from white to blue.
Repeat this step to add more songs.
turned on and off.
create them by selecting a song that was
added and pressing the
again; it will change from blue to white.
USING THE PLAYLIST:
edit your previously created Favorite
playlist, you can use the Navigation
Right and Left buttons to select the
Favorite tag. Then press the
button
Perform the same steps as shown in
the USING THE PLAYLIST section on
the previous page to play and edit the
Favorite playlist.
to confirm the operation;
ENTER button
to show the favorites list.
ENTER
To play or
ENTER
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Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
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Note:
When in the Menu screen, press the MENU
button to change categories; i.e. to select the
Playlist column while in the Artist column, etc.
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unit off.
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Operation
Please connect your Music Device
Your Music Device is connected
Using a Bluetooth Device
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Please connect your Music Device
Your Music Device is connected
Connect the unit as described previously.
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
unit on.
Press the
2
2
button to select the Bluetooth mode,
then press the ENTER button; the
Function indicator will light yellow. You
can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button until the Function indicator lights
yellow to select the Bluetooth mode.
The Bluetooth indicator will blink as the
unit automatically searches for and pairs
a previously paired Bluetooth device (if
previously paired). If no previously paired
devices are present, “Please connect your
Music Device” will appear in the display.
Note: You can also press the BLUETOOTH
button to disconnect any paired devices in
order to pair another device.
Turn on your device’s Bluetooth option
3
in settings to search for a discoverable
device with a Bluetooth signal. Select
“Singing Machine” from the device
results on the Bluetooth menu.
Note: Also refer to the user manual of your
Bluetooth device for detailed instructions.
NavigationRight or Left
3
The Bluetooth indicator will light solid,
4
a tone will sound and the monitor will
display ”Your Music Device is connected”.
Notes:
• If your Bluetooth prompts you for a
passcode during the pairing process, please
enter “0000” to connect.
• On some Bluetooth devices, once pairing is
4
complete, select your Bluetooth device as
“Use as Audio Device” or similar.
• If connection is lost after successful pairing,
check to make sure the distance between
speaker and Bluetooth-enabled device does
not exceed 30 ft/10 meters.
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Operation
Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)
Note: You can view the lyrics on your mobile device/tablet and get more songs by
downloading the “The Singing Machine Mobile Karaoke App”; see the Welcome Kit for full
instructions and to get your ten free downloads.
5
6
7
8
9
10
You can control your Bluetooth device
5
to start the music playback OR press the
ENTER button to start playback.
Press the ENTER button during
playback to pause the song.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level
6
using the MASTER VOLUME control on
this unit as well as the Volume on your
Bluetooth device.
Note: If connected to a TV, you can
adjust the TV’s volume as well.
Connect the microphone(s) as shown on
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page 6. Slide the Mic’s ON/OFF switch
to the ON position.
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as
8
desired. Increasing this control will
increase the volume of the connected
microphone(s).
Press the ECHO +/- buttons to add an
9
echo effect to your voice. The higher the
number, the more echo effect.
SKIP: Advance or go back one track by
10
pressing the Navigation Right or
Left button.
Note: Pairing remains intact when the unit
and/or your Bluetooth device is taken out of
communication range. An active connection
will be re-established when your Bluetooth
device returns within range. When the unit
is turned on again, it will automatically try
to reconnect with the most recently paired
Bluetooth device.
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Operation
Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)
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RECORD YOUR VOCAL
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To record your singing as well as
When done recording, press the
Notes:
• If an SD card is inserted, the recorded
• The recorded audio file will be named
• See page 23 to play back your recorded
PERFORMANCE:
the music, press the RECORD
button. Recording will begin and
the record icon at the bottom right
corner of the TV display will blink
red and blue.
RECORD button again; the Record
icon will stop blinking.
audio file will record onto it. If no SD card
is present, then the recorded audio file
will record onto the USB drive.
with the “BT” prefix.
files.
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13
1 2
13
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Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the unit off.
You can always place your
Bluetooth device on the attached
cradle after it is paired.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the Recorded Files
1
2
3
Connect the unit as described
1
previously. Press the ON/OFF button
to turn the unit on.
Press the
2
Left
mode and press the ENTER button
to continue; the Function indicator
will light red. You can also repeatedly
press the FUNCTION button until the
Function indicator lights red to select
the Recordings mode.
Notes:
• The Recording mode cannot be entered
unless a USB flash drive or SD card is
inserted.
• A loading icon
the system is loading the files.
Use the Navigation5 Up and Down
3
buttons to navigate through the list of
recorded files that you have previously
recorded on your USB or SD Card.
NavigationRight or
button to select the Recordings
will appear when
5
Press the ENTER button to start
4
the recorded audio file playback. Press
4
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the ENTER button during playback
to pause the file.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable
5
level using the MASTER VOLUME
control.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the Recorded Files (Continued)
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6
You can sing along with your
previously recorded song. Simply
connect the microphone(s) as shown
on page 6. Slide the Mic’s ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.
7
8
<USB><SD>
3
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
7
as desired. Increasing this will
increase the volume of connected
microphone(s).
Press ECHO +/- buttons to add an
8
echo effect to your voice. The higher
the number, the more echo effect.
To switch between USB or SD (if
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both are inserted), select Memory
using the Navigation Right and
Left buttons, then press the ENTER
button. Press the Navigation
Right or Left button to cycle from
USB to SD, then press the ENTER
button to confirm. The playlist order
will also update.
Notes:
• You can search for a title using the same
procedure as shown on page 18.
• You can set and play a Playlist or
Favorites using the same procedure as
shown on page 19.
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Operation
Using the LINE IN Jack
1
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Connect the unit as described
1
previously. Press the ON/OFF button
to turn the unit on.
Connect the external unit to the
2
LINE IN Jack on the rear of this unit.
Connecting an external unit will allow
the audio to be played through your
Singing Machine.
Notes:
• It is highly recommended to set the
volume on the auxiliary unit to 1/3 or
lower to avoid distortion.
• Skipping files/tracks is not possible when
2
3
using an external device.
Press the
3
Left
and press the ENTER button to
continue; the Function indicator will
light green. You can also repeatedly
press the FUNCTION button until the
Function indicator lights green to
select the Line In mode. If no external
unit is connected, “Please connect your
Music Device” will appear in the TV
screen.
Navigation Right or
button to select the Line In mode
Adjust the volume using the Master
4
Volume or external device.
Connect the microphone(s) as shown
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on page 6. Slide the Mic’s ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.
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Operation
Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued)
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7
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Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as
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desired. Increasing this control will
increase the volume of connected
microphone(s).
Press ECHO +/- buttons to add an
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echo effect to your voice. The higher
the number, the more echo effect.
RECORDING YOUR SINGING:
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To record your singing as well as the
music, press the RECORD button;
recording will begin and the record icon
at the bottom right of the TV screen will
blink red and blue.
When done recording, press the
RECORD button again; the Record icon
will stop blinking.
Notes:
• If an SD card is inserted, the recorded
audio file will record on it. If no SD card is
present, then the recorded audio file will
record onto the USB drive.
• The recorded audio file will be named
with the “LINEIN” prefix.
• See page 23 to play back your recorded
files.
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Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
unit off.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:
No Power
• Power is not on; press the ON/OFF button to turn power on.
• Confirm the AC adapter is connected securely to the back of the unit
• Connect the unit to a different outlet.
No Sound – General
• Master Volume is set to minimum; raise volume.
• Correct Function was not selected; select using the Navigation buttons or by pressing
the FUNCTION button.
No Sound – If connected to a TV
• Volume on the TV is muted or too low.
• Correct source (usually HDMI) was not selected on the TV’s menu.
Lyrics do not appear on the TV screen
• If connected to a TV, HDMI plug is not connected properly; see page 6.
• If connected to a TV, select the correct source on the TV (usually HDMI).
• The file/track being played is not a track recording with lyrics. These are the only files
that allow you to view the lyrics on the TV screen.
No sound from the microphone
• Make sure the microphone is firmly connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.
• Make sure the Mic’s ON/OFF switch on the Mic is set to the ON position.
• Make sure the MIC VOLUME setting is not set too low.
• MASTER VOLUME is set to minimum; raise volume.
• Replace the battery in the microphone; see page 7.
File(s) on USB jack not playing
• The file is corrupted; replace the file.
• The file is not in a format this unit will play.
• The connected USB device is not supported by the product.
The Bluetooth device cannot be paired or connected with the unit
• You have not activated the Bluetooth function of your device; see page 20 or refer to
the Bluetooth device user’s manual.
• The system is not in pairing mode; press 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 to low or muted; raise as desired.
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Updating the Firmware
Make sure the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive, is securely plugged into the USB slot
before running the update. DO NOT interrupt the update. If interrupted during the update
process; the software can become corrupted and the unit will no longer function properly.
1. Create a folder on the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive named “user_updata”
2. Download the latest software (e.g xxxxxx.img) from www.singingmachine.com/
softwareupdates and save it into this folder.
3. Plug the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive into the USB jack on the unit and turn the
unit on.
4. The unit will update automatically.
Specifications
AUDIO
Output Power ................................................................................................................... 7 Watts (RMS)
Bluetooth Version ...................................................................................................................V2.1 + EDR
Working Distance ...........................................Up to 30 feet/10 meters measured in open space
USB and SD
Format .................................................................................................................................................FAT32
Maximum Compatibility ..................................................................................................................32GB