The Singing Machine SML271 User Manual
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SML271
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 rear 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.
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1,
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURED.
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 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 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
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heat sources.
Included
What’s in the box.
AC Adapter
Manual
Main Unit
Wired Microphone
Audio/Video Cables
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Location of Controls (Front)
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1. Power indicator
2. ON/STANDBY Button
3. FUNCTION Button
4. Auto Voice Control ON/
OFF Button
5. SKIP 10+ Button
6. SKIP 10- Button
7. LIGHTS Button
8. Built-in loop Songs
Button
9. MIC VOLUME Control
10.
11. MASTER VOLUME
12. LINE IN Jack
13. USB Slot
14. Speaker
15. Record indicator
16. RECORD Button
17. REPEAT/ PROGRAM
18. SKIP 9 Button
Button
Control
Button
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19. SKIP : Button
20. STOP < Button
21. PLAY/PAUSE
Button
22. Bluetooth indicator
23. VOICE EFFECTS Control
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25. Display
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27. MIC 2 Jack
28. MIC 1 Jack
Button
Button
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Location of Controls (Top/Rear)
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1. CD compartment
2. Mic Holders
3. Cradle
4. VIDEO OUT Jack
5. AUDIO OUT Right Jack
6. AUDIO OUT Left Jack
7. LINE OUT Jack
8. DC Jack
Location of Controls (Display)
CDG
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2
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REPEAT
1. CDG Indicator
2. Display
3. Repeat Indicator
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PLAY/PAUSE
PROGRAM
4. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator
5. Program Indicator
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Connection
Connecting the Microphone(s)
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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:
Connect the RCA video cable
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(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.
VIDEO OUT
(yellow)
AUDIO OUT
(white - L
red - R)
REAR VIEW OF TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
INPUT
R L
RCA cables
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 MP3+G files.
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Connect the opposite end of
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the RCA video cable (Yellow)
to the VIDEO IN jack and the
audio cables (White and Red)
to the AUDIO IN on your TV.
Connection
Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to Line In Jack
Insert the AC power cord into a
conveniently located AC outlet having
120V AC, 60Hz.
Note:
Make all connections before connecting to
AC power.
AUDIO OUTPUT
/ HEADPHONE JACK
To External Unit
Connecting to Line Out Jack
To External audio device
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect an external device by using an
appropriate cable (3.5mm audio cable not
included) as shown.
Note: See page E21 to select and use the
Line In function.
This unit can be connected to another
audio system for greater audio output via
3.5mm AUX cord (not included).
Plug one end of AUX cord into the LINE
OUT jack located on the back of the
machine.
Plug the other end of the AUX cord into the
Line In jack on your separate audio device.
You may need to refer the instructions
of your separate audio device for more
details.
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Connection
Glowing Mood Lights
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Cradle
When the unit is turned on, the
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Light mode 1 is automatically
activated. The lights will light up
and will synchronize with sound
when you speak or sing into the
microphone.
Press the LIGHTS button for Light
mode 2 which will display the
light show but will not respond to
the microphone.
Press the LIGHTS button once
again to turn off the Lights.
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Operation
Playing a CD
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Connect the unit as described
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Notes:
• What is a CD+G?
A CD+G (CD+Graphics) is the standard
• Never place anything other than a CD
• If no disc is inserted, “no” will appear on
• If connected to a TV or other audio
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previously; it should be connected
to a TV. Press the ON/STANDBY
button to turn the unit on. The
power indicator will light up.
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.
format for most karaoke discs that will
display the words on the screen.
in the compartment, as foreign objects
can damage the unit.
the screen.
source, adjust the volume of the TV
using its own volume control.
Repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button to select the CDG/CD
mode; “---” will blink when
searching the disc and then
the total number of tracks will
appear.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE /
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PAIR 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 indicator of PLAY/PAUSE and
CDG will light.
Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
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Adjust the volume to a
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Note: If connected to a TV or other audio
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source, adjust the volume of the TV using
its own volume control.
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EF0 - NONE,
EF1 - ECHO,
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EF2 - FEMALE,
EF3 - MALE,
EF4 - CHIPMUNK,
EF5 - ROBOT, or
EF6 - RADIO.
comfortable level using the
MASTER VOLUME control.
Connect microphone(s) 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.
SING-ALONG WITH BUILT-IN
VOICE CHANGERS
There are 6 built-in voice
changers in this unit. Turn the
VOICE EFFECT knob and singer’s
voice will change as they sing into
the microphone.
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SING-ALONG WITH BUILT-IN
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There are 3 built-in looped songs.
LOOP SONGS
To select a song, press SONGS
button repeatedly. To end song
playback, cycle through all songs
and music will stop.
Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
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PLAYING BUILT-IN EFFECTS
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Press
to play three different built-in
sound effects.
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AUTO VOICE CONTROL can
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Note: This is only for files recorded with
this multiplex feature.
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SEARCH: When playing any audio
Note: SEARCH function only works with
CD not CD+G discs.
be activated by pressing the
AUTO VOICE CONTROL ON/OFF
button. 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 recorded vocals
on the multiplex recording will
resume to normal.
SKIP: Advance or go back one
track by pressing the SKIP 9 or
SKIP : button.
CD, press and hold the SKIP 9 or
SKIP : button. The CD will search
at high speed in the forward or
backward direction. Normal play
will continue when you release
the button.
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REPEAT: During playback, press
the REPEAT/PROG button once
to repeatedly play the selected
song; the Repeat indicator
will blink. Press the REPEAT/
PROG 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.
Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
PROGRAM: You can program up
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Program Notes:
• Press the STOP < button TWICE to
• If more than 20 tracks are attempted
to 20 tracks for playback in any
desired order. While in the Stop
mode, select the first track using
the SKIP 9 or SKIP : buttons.
Press the REPEAT/PROG button
again to confirm the entry.
Repeat to set up to 20 tracks into
memory. When done, press the
PLAY/PAUSE /PAIR button to
start playback.
stop and clear the program.
to be programmed, “FUL” will appear in
the display.
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PAUSE: During playback, if
you wish to pause the disc
momentarily, press the PLAY/
PAUSE /PAIR button; the
PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink.
Press again to resume normal
playback.
Press the STOP < button to stop
playback.
Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
RECORD YOUR VOCAL
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Insert a USB drive first, then
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PERFORMANCE:
press the RECORD button;
the song will start over and
recording will begin. The
record indicator will light solid.
Recording will stop when the
song stop; the record indicator
will turn off.
Press the ON/STANDBY button
to turn the unit off. The power
indicator will turn off.
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Operation
Playing Songs from the USB
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previously; it should be connected
to a TV. Press the ON/STANDBY
button to turn the unit on. The
power indicator will light up.
Insert a USB flash drive into the
USB slot on the unit so it faces
upward.
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Repeatedly press the FUNCTION
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Note: It is highly recommended to have it
connected to a TV for USB playback.
button to select the USB mode;
“USb” will appear when searching
the drive and then the total
number of files will appear.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE /
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Notes:
• If connected to a TV you will see the
• If you recorded any audio files you can
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Note: If connected to a TV or other audio
source, adjust the volume of the TV using
its own volume control.
PAIR button to start playback;
if listening to an MP3+G file, the
image and lyrics will appear on
the TV screen (if connected).
selected song and folders on the TV
screen. You can navigate them using
the SKIP 9/ SKIP :/SKIP 10+/SKIP
10- buttons.
also select them using the SKIP 9/
SKIP :/SKIP 10+/SKIP 10- buttons
to select the REC folder on the TV
screen.
Adjust the volume to a
comfortable level using the
MASTER VOLUME control.
Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
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Connect microphone(s) and
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EF0 - NONE,
EF1 - ECHO,
EF2 - FEMALE,
EF3 - MALE,
EF4 - CHIPMUNK,
EF5 - ROBOT, or
EF6 - RADIO.
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.
SING-ALONG WITH BUILT-IN
VOICE CHANGERS
There are 6 built-in voice
changers in this unit. Turn the
VOICE EFFECT knob and singer’s
voice will change as they sing into
the microphone.
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SING-ALONG WITH BUILT-IN
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There are 3 built-in looped songs.
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LOOP SONGS
To select a song, press SONGS
button repeatedly. To end song
playback, cycle through all songs
and music will stop.
PLAYING BUILT-IN EFFECTS
Press , or button
to play three different built-in
sound effects.
Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
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AUTO VOICE CONTROL can
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Note: This is only for files recorded with
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be activated by pressing the
AUTO VOICE CONTROL ON/OFF
button. 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.
SKIP: Advance or go back one
track by pressing the SKIP 9 or
SKIP : buttons.
You can also skip ahead 10 files/
tracks using the SKIP 10+ or SKIP
10- button.
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REPEAT: During playback, press
the REPEAT/PROG button once to
repeatedly play the selected song;
the Repeat/Program indicator will
blink rapidly. Press the REPEAT/
PROG button a second time to
repeatedly play the selected
folder; the Repeat indicator will
blink slowly. Press a third time
to repeatedly play the USB; the
Repeat indicator will light solid.
Press it again to cancel Repeat
function; the indicator will turn off.
Operation
Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)
PROGRAM: You can program up
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Notes:
• Press the STOP < button TWICE to
• If more than 20 tracks are attempted
to 20 tracks for playback in any
desired order. While in the Stop
mode, press the REPEAT/PROG
button; the Program indicator will
blink and ”01” will appear on the
display indicating the first program
is ready to program. Select the
first track using the SKIP 9/
SKIP :/SKIP 10+/SKIP 10-
buttons. Press the REPEAT/PROG
button again to confirm the entry.
Repeat to set up to 20 tracks into
memory. When done, press the
PLAY/PAUSE /PAIR button to
start playback.
stop and clear the program.
to be programmed, “FUL” will appear in
the display.
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PAUSE: During playback, if
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Note: You cannot record from the USB.
you wish to pause the music
momentarily, press the PLAY/
PAUSE /PAIR button; the Play/
Pause indicator will blink. Press
again to resume normal playback.
Press the STOP < button to stop
playback.
Press the ON/STANDBY button
to turn the unit off. The power
indicator will turn off.
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