The Singing Machine SML343 User Manual
TM
SML343BT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
/ MODE D’EMPLOI
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The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
The Singing Machine® es marca registrada de The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
The Singing Machine® est une marque déposée de The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
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Warnings
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. O nly use atta chments/acce ssories sp ecified 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 ser vicing 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.
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.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
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 back of the unit.
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Included
What’s in the box.
Wired Microphone
Main Unit
Audio/Video Cables
AC Adapter
Manual Welcome Kit
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Location of Controls (Front)
1. Handle
2. Disco Light button
3. ON/OFF indicator
4. ON/OFF button
5. Disco Lights
6. PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR
button
7. STOP button
8. SKIP Button
9. SKIP Button
10. PROGRAM/REPEAT
button
11. FUNCTION button
12. Display
13. Speaker
14. AUX IN jack
15. MIC 2 jack
16. MIC 1 jack
17. CD door
18. MASTER VOLUME
control
19. ECHO control
20. Auto Voice Control
21. BALANCE Control
22. MIC VOLUME control
23. CDG indicator
24. PLAY/PAUSE indicator
25. PROGRAM indicator
26. REPEAT indicator
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Installation of Batteries
DC OPERATION
1. Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow to reveal the battery compartment.
Insert eight (8) “C” size alkaline batteries (not included) as indicated on the diagram.
2. Replace cover tightly before operating.
CAUTIONS:
• Replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
Location of Controls (Rear)
Connection
27. VIDEO OUT jack
28. AUDIO OUT jack (R)
29. AUDIO OUT jack (L)
30. DC IN Jack
31. Battery Door
Battery Precautions
The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this
device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as
indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause
damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
Carbon Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
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 battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged, they can
overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
6. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before
being charged.
7. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
8. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
9. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
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Connection
Connecting the Microphone(s)
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.
Connecting the Unit to a TV
VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
R L
RCA cables
VIDEO OUT
(yellow)
AUDIO OUT
(white- L
red- R)
REAR VIEW OF TV
To output the video, lyrics and
audio to your TV, follow these
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.
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Connection
Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to AUX In Jack
Insert the AC power cord into an 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.
Note:
See page E13 to select and use the
AUX In function.
YOUR SMARTPHONE,
DIGITAL PLAYER OR
MP3 PLAYER
AUDIO OUTPUT
/ HEADPHONE JACK
AUX IN
Disco Lights
1
Press the Disco Light button to switch
on the lighting effect, press again to
switch off.
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Operation
Playing a CDG
1
Connect the unit as described
previously; if using a CD+G, it is
recommended to connect to a TV.
Press the power ON/OFF button to
turn the unit on.
2
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.
3
Repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button to select the CDG mode; “--”
will appear when searching the disc and
then the total number of tracks will
appear. When a CDG disc is inserted,
the CDG indicator light will turn on.
4
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/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
PLAY/PAUSE indicator light will turn on.
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Operation
Playing a CDG (Continued)
5
Adjust the volume to a comfortable
level using the MASTER VOLUME
control.
6
Connect microphone(s) and slide the
ON/OFF switch on the microphone to
the ON position.
7
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
8
Rotate the ECHO control to add an
echo effect to your voice. Rotate
towards MAX to increase the echo
effect.
9
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.
10
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.
Note: To use the BALANCE control, a
CD+G disc must be used, otherwise it will
operate as a standard Balance control.
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Operation
Playing a CDG (Continued)
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SKIP: Advance or go back one track
by pressing the Skip /Skip
buttons.
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REPEAT: During playback, press
the PROGRAM/REPEAT button
once to repeatedly play the
selected song; the REPEAT indicator
will blink. Press the PROGRAM/
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.
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PROGRAM: You can program up to
20 tracks on any disc for playback
in any desired order. While in the
Stop mode, press the PROGRAM/
REPEAT button; the PROGRAM
indicator will blink and “00” will
appear. Select the first track using
the Skip /Skip buttons.
Press the PROGRAM/REPEAT
button again to confirm the entry.
After selecting the desired tracks
the display will show 01, 02, 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 PLAY/PAUSE button to
start playback.
Note:
• Press the STOP button TWICE to stop
and clear the program.
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Operation
Playing a CDG (Continued)
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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.
15
Press the STOP button to stop
playback.
16
Press the power ON/OFF button to
turn the unit off.
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Operation
Using a Bluetooth Device
1
Connect the unit as described
previously. Press the power ON/OFF
button to turn the unit on.
2
Repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button to select the Bluetooth mode;
“bt” will blink in the display 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 and hold the
PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button to disconnect
any paired devices in order to pair another
device.
3
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.
Note: Also refer to the user manual of your
Bluetooth device for detailed instructions.
4
“bt” will light solid in the display and a
successful pairing sound will be heard.
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)
5
To control your Bluetooth device from
this unit, press the PLAY/PAUSE/
PAIR button to start playback. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button
during playback to pause the song.
6
Adjust the volume to a comfortable
level using the MASTER VOLUME
control on this unit as well as the
volume on your Bluetooth device.
7
Connect microphone(s) and slide the
ON/OFF switch on the microphone to
the ON position.
8
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
9
Rotate the ECHO control to add an
echo effect to your voice. Rotate
towards MAX to increase the echo
effect.
10
Adjust the balance between the
speakers using the BALANCE
control.
11
SKIP: Advance or go back one track
by pressing the Skip /Skip
buttons.
12
Press the power ON/OFF button
to turn the unit off.
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Operation
Using the AUX IN Jack
1
Connect the unit as described
previously. Press the power ON/OFF
button to turn the unit on.
2
Repeatedly press the FUNCTION
button to select the AUX IN mode;
“AU” will appear on the display.
3
Connect the external unit to the
AUX IN Jack on the front 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 on
this unit when using an external device.
4
Adjust the volume using the MASTER
VOLUME control on this unit or your
external device’s volume control.
5
Connect microphone(s) and slide the
ON/OFF switch on the microphone to
the ON position.
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Operation
Using the AUX IN Jack (Continued)
6
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
7
Rotate the ECHO control to add an
echo effect to your voice. Rotate
towards MAX to increase the echo
effect.
8
Adjust the balance between the
speakers using the BALANCE control.
9
Press the power ON/OFF button to
turn the unit off.
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