Singing Machine SML645BT User Manual

SML645BT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES/

MODE D’EMPLOI

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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.

Warnings:

• This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

• The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The apparatus shall be used in an open area.

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

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 rear 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)

Class II equipment symbol. This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.

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

What’s in the box.

AC Adapter

Manual

Main Unit

Demo Disc

Wired Microphone

Cradle

Audio/Video Cables

Welcome Kit

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Location of Controls (Front)

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Display

Lens

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1. Auto Voice Control Button

2. BALANCE control

3. MASTER VOLUME Control

4. ECHO control

5. Mic volume control

6. Skip10- Button (MP3)

7. BLUETOOTH indicator

8. CD/USB/BT Button

9. Program/REPEAT Button

10. BLUETOOTH pairing Button

11. ON/OFF Button

12. LIGHT EFFECT Button

13. USB Port

14. LINE IN Jack

15. Skip10+ Button (MP3)

16. Record Indicator

17.

Skip Forward :

18.

Skip Back

19. RECORD Button

20. Stop < Button

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Button

9Button

21. Play/Pause

22. Mic 2 jack

23. Mic 1 jack

24. Speaker

25. MIC holder

26. CDG Indicator

27. Play/Pause Indicator

28. Program Indicator

29. Repeat Indicator

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Location of Controls (Top/Rear)

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TOP VIEW

1. CD Door

2. Open/Close tab

REAR VIEW

3. VIDEO OUT Jack

4. AUDIO OUT Jack (R)

5. AUDIO OUT Jack (L)

6. DC IN Jack (12V)

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Connection

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

R L

RCA cables

VIDEO OUT

(yellow)

AUDIO OUT

(white - L

red - R)

REAR VIEW OF TV

Connecting the Microphone(s)

Connecting the Unit to a TV

Microphones:

Connect a microphone into Mic jack 1 as well as Mic jack 2 (when desired).

Note: Do not drop or tap the Mic as damage to the Mic or speakers may occur. Do not twirl the microphone cord as it will cause damage to the encased wiring.

To output the video, lyrics and audio to your TV, perform the following steps:

Connect the RCA video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack and the audio cables (White and Red) to the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the Singing Machine. Connect the opposite end of the RCA video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack and the audio cables (White and Red) to the AUDIO IN 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 User Guide.

• To see the lyrics on the screen, you must use a CD+G disc, or download music video files onto a USB drive.

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Connection

Connecting to AC Power

Connecting to Line In Jack

To External Unit

Insert the AC power cord into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz.

Note:

Make all connections before connecting to AC power.

Connect an external device by using an appropriate cable (3.5mm audio cable not included) as shown.

AUDIO OUTPUT

/ HEADPHONE JACK

Disco Lights

Note:

See page E17 to select and use the Line In function.

Press the Light button to switch on

the lighting effect, press again to switch off.

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Operation

Playing a CDG

Connect the unit as described

previously; if using a CD+G, it is recommended to connect to a TV (see page E5). Press the power

OFF

button to turn the unit on.

ON/

Lift open the CD door and insert a

CD or a CD+G by gently pressing it on the center spindle. Then close the CD door.

Note:

• 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.

• 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 on the display.

• If connected to a TV and/or other audio source, adjust the volume of the external unit using its own volume control.

Repeatedly press the CDG/USB/

BT button to select the CDG mode; “---” will appear when searching the disc and then the total number of tracks will appear.

After inserting a CD or CDG disc,

press the Play/Pause button to start playback; if listening to a CD+G file, the image and lyrics will appear on the TV screen (if connected) and the PLAY/PAUSE Indicator and CDG indicator will light.

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Operation

Playing a CDG (Continued)

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Adjust the volume to a comfortable

level using the MASTER VOLUME

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control.

Connect microphone(s) as shown

on page E5, and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position.

Rotate the MIC VOLUME control

as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of both microphones.

Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo

effect to your voice. Rotate towards MAX to increase the echo effect.

AUTO VOICE CONTROL can be

activated by rotating the AVC control. The higher this control is set to, the more the vocals on the multiplex recording will be muted when the singer starts to sing through the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the recorded vocals on the multiplex recording will resume to normal.

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Rotate the BALANCE control

Note: To use the BALANCE

clockwise to hear the music and recorded vocals from a multiplex recording or counterclockwise to hear the music only from a multiplex recording.

control, a CD+G disc must be used, otherwise it will operate as a standard Balance control.

Operation

Playing a CDG (Continued)

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Note:

• Press the stop and clear the program.

SKIP: Advance or go back one

track by pressing the Skip Back

/Skip Forward : buttons.

REPEAT: During playback, press

the PROG/REPEAT button once to repeatedly play the selected song; the Repeat indicator will blink. Press the PROG/REPEAT button a second time to repeatedly play the whole CD; the REPEAT indicator will light solid. Press it again to cancel Repeat function, the REPEAT indicator turns off.

PROGRAM: You can program

up to 20 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. While in the Stop mode, press the PROG /REPEAT button; the Program indicator will blink and “P00” will appear. Select the ﬁrst track using the Skip Back 9/

Skip Forward : buttons. Press

the PROG/REPEAT button again to conﬁrm the entry. After selecting the desired tracks the display will show P01, P02, etc. recognizing the tracks selected have been programmed and the program indicator will illuminate solid red. Repeat to set up to 20 tracks into memory. When done, press the to start playback.

Play/Pause button

Stop <

button TWICE to

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Operation

Playing a CDG (Continued)

PAUSE: During playback, if you

wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink. Press again to resume normal playback.

Play/Pause

button;

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Press the

playback.

Press the power

to turn the unit off.

Stop <

button to stop

ON/OFF

button

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB

Connect the unit as described

previously (see page E5). Press the power

ON/OFF

on.

Insert a USB flash drive into the USB

port on the unit so it faces upward.

Make sure to download music from the

Karaoke store, see page E21.

button to turn the unit

Repeatedly press the CDG/USB/BT

button to select the USB mode; “usb” will appear when searching the drive and then the total number of files will appear.

Note: The USB mode cannot be accessed until a flash drive is inserted.

Press the Play/Pause button

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

Adjust the volume to a comfortable

level using the MASTER VOLUME control.

Note: If connected to a TV or other audio source, adjust the volume of the TV using its own volume control.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

Connect microphone(s) as shown on

page E5, and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control

as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of both microphones.

Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo

effect to your voice. Rotate towards MAX to increase the echo effect.

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AUTO VOICE CONTROL can be

Rotate the BALANCE control

clockwise to hear the music and recorded vocals from a multiplex recording or counterclockwise to hear the music only from a multiplex recording.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

SKIP: Advance or go back one track

by pressing the 9 or : You can also skip ahead 10 files/ tracks using the Skip10+ button and skip back 10 files/tracks by

Skip 10- button. SEARCH: When playing any audio

from the USB, press and hold the 9 or : search at high speed in the forward or backward direction. Normal play will continue when you release the button. During Stop mode you can also select a file using the buttons

REPEAT:

the during playback, the REPEAT indicator will blink and the current track will be repeated. Press the

PROG/REPEAT REPEAT indicator will blink, all MP3

tracks inside the current folder will be repeated continuously. Press the three times, the REPEAT indicator will light solid, all MP3 tracks will be repeatedly. To stop repeat function by press the button again, the REPEAT indicator will turns off.

buttons

. The USB will

to scroll right/left.

During playback, press

PROG/REPEAT

button twice, the

PROG/REPEAT

buttons

9 or :

button once

button

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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PROGRAM: You can program up to

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Note: Press the stop and clear the program.

20 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. While in the Stop mode, press the PROG /REPEAT button; the Program indicator will blink and “P00” will appear. Select the first track using the Skip Back

/Skip Forward : buttons.

Press the PROG/REPEAT button again to confirm the entry. After selecting the desired tracks the display will show P01, P02, etc. recognizing the tracks selected have been programmed and the program indicator will illuminate solid red. Repeat to set up to 20 tracks into memory. When done, press the to start playback.

Play/Pause button

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PAUSE: During playback, if you wish

to pause the music momentarily, press the button. Press again to resume normal playback.

Press the

playback.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn

the unit off.

Play/Pause /ENTER

Stop <

button to stop

Operation

Please connect your Music Device

Your Music Device is connected

Please connect your Music Device

Your Music Device is connected

Using a Bluetooth Device

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Connect the unit as described previously.

Press the the unit on.

Repeatedly press the CDG/USB/BT

button to select the Bluetooth mode; “bt” in the display and 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, connect as shown in the next step.

Note: You can also press the Bluetooth PAIRING button to disconnect any paired

devices in order to pair another device.

Turn on your device’s Bluetooth option

in settings to search for a discoverable device with a Bluetooth signal. Select “Singing Machine” from the device results on the Bluetooth menu, “bt” will light solid in the display.

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

The Bluetooth indicator will light and a

successful pairing sound will be heard.

power

ON/OFF button to turn

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 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 feet/10 meters.

•“Bluetooth” will blink on TV screen, and will stop blinking after successful connection.

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)

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To control your Bluetooth device from

this unit, press the Play/Pause button

to start playback. Press the Play/

Pause

pause the song.

Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the MASTER VOLUME control on this unit as well as the volume on your Bluetooth device.

Connect microphone(s) as shown on

page E5, and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control

as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of both microphones.

Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo

effect to your voice. Rotate towards MAX to increase the echo effect.

button

during playback to

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Adjust the balance between the

speakers using the BALANCE control.

SKIP: Advance or go back one track by pressing the Skip Back 9/Skip

Forward : buttons.

Press the power

turn the unit off.

ON/OFF

button to

Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack

Connect the unit as described

previously (see page E5). Press the power

ON/OFF

on.

Connect the external unit to the

LINE IN Jack on the front of this unit. Connecting an external unit will allow the audio to be played through your Singing Machine. LINE IN function is automatically selected once the audio cable is plugged in.

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 on this unit when using an external device.

button to turn the unit

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Adjust the volume using the MASTER

VOLUME control on this unit or your

external device’s volume control.

Connect microphone(s) as shown on

page E5. Slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position.

Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued)

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control

as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of both microphones.

Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo

effect to your voice. Rotate towards MAX to increase the echo effect.

Adjust the balance between the

speakers using the BALANCE control.

Press the power ON/OFF button to

turn the unit off.

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Operation

Recording Singing to the USB

Connect the unit as described

previously. Press the power button to turn the unit on.

RECORD CDG/CD MUSIC TO THE USB

Follow the “Playing a CDG”

instruction described on pages E7

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- E8 to start the CDG/CD music playback.

ON/OFF

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Insert a USB flash drive into the USB

port on the unit, press the RECORD button; the RECORD indicator will light up, the song will start over and recording will begin. When recording is finished, press the RECORD button again to stop.

RECORD BLUETOOTH MUSIC TO THE USB

Follow the “Using a Bluetooth Device”

instruction described on page E15

- page E16 to start the Bluetooth music playback.

Insert a USB flash drive into the USB

port on the unit, press the RECORD button; the RECORD indicator will light up, the song will be recording right the way. When recording is finished, press the RECORD button again to stop.

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Operation

Recording Singing to the USB

RECORDING YOUR SINGING TO THE USB

Connect microphone(s) as shown on

page E5. Slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control

as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of both microphones.

Insert a USB flash drive into the

USB port on the unit, press the RECORD button; the RECORD indicator will light up, recording will start immediately. When recording is finished, press the RECORD button again to stop.

All recorded music or recorded

singing will be in the folder labelled REC. CDG/CD music or singing recording will be saved in order starting from file name TRK01. Bluetooth music or singing recording will be saved in order starting from file BT-0.

Note: You cannot record from the USB or Line in, only from a CD, CDG or Bluetooth.

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Operation

Where to Download MP3+G Files

Helpful Hints:

The .mp3 and .cdg files are delivered for download in a single, compressed MP3+G.zip file. The MP3+G file cannot be played as a .zip file on a USB flash drive. To play karaoke songs using a USB flash drive, the MP3+G.zip file must be unzipped as follow:

• Connect a USB flash drive to your computer.

• Download the MP3+G file from your Digital Locker and save the .zip file to a folder on your computer.

• Double click the .zip file to open the .zip (you will see the .mp3 .cdg files to USB flash drive.

• Remove (eject) the USB flash drive from your computer.

Turn on the Singing Machine and connect the USB flash drive.

FAQ

• Where can I get additional help with the file formats?

While on the Singing Machine Store’s web page, simply click FILE FORMATS at the lower left.

To purchase and download karaoke music, please visit http://store.singingmachine.com to access over 12,000 of your favourite karaoke songs. You will need a USB flash drive (not in cluded) to transfer the downloads to this unit. Follow these easy steps:

Go to http://store.singmachine.com using

your internet browser, and then register.

Select and purchase your favorite

karaoke music from the Singing Machine Download Store. Most songs are available in two styles, with or without vocal tracks.

Download your selected purchase(s)

from the Singing Machine Digital Locker

to your USB flash drive.

Insert the USB flash drive as shown on

page E11 and have fun singing!

Note: Your downloaded songs can also be

burned to a blank CDR/CDRW.

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