The Singing Machine SML392, SML392W Instruction Manual

Compact Disc + Graphics
with Built-In Disco Light
Karaok Center

CD+Dise os con
Centro de Karaok con
Luces de Discoteca

Compact Disque + Graphiques
avec Centre de Lumi re Disco
Karaok encastre

Instruction Manual/Manual De Instrucción/Manuel D’instruction

WARNINGS

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product's case.

This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
includ ed i n the liter atur e
accompanying this product.

DRIPPING WARNING

VENTILATION WARNING

Warning:

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases,shall be placed on the product.

The normal ventilation of the product shall not be
impeded for intended use.

Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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 J.

Main plug is used as disconnect device and it
should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the
mains completely, the main plug should be
disconnected from the main socket outlet
completely.

Warnings:

CAUTION!

This CD player employs a laser light beam.
Onlyaqualified 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.

This compact disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS1LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the rear panel.

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

The apparatus shall be used in an open
area.

Since CD circuitry may cause interference to
other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off
when not in use or move it away from the
affected radio tuner.

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.

CAUTION

FCC IMPORTANT

The CAUTION marking is located on the rear panel.

Class II equipment symbol

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

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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NOTE This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassBlimits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as:

set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada These limits are designed to provide reasonable.
protection against harmful interference ina 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 inaparticular. ,
installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television which can be determined by(.
turning the equipment off 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 outletonacircuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician forhelp/ .

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 dry cloth.

7. Do not block any 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 grounding-type plug.Apolarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other.Agrounding type plug has two
blades andathird grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If 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 the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Whenacart 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.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

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1. LED Display

2. CD Door

3. Master Volume Display

4. Master Volume Indicator

1 .0 MASTER VOLUME Control

FRONT VIEW

2 .1 PROGRAM Button

2 .2 DISCO LIGHT Slide

Button

2 .4 REPEAT LED

2 .3 PROGRAM LED

2 .5 Mic Holder
2 .6 MIC Volume Control
2 .7 ECHO Control
2 . 28 MIC Jack
2 Disco Light9.
3 .0 Loudspeaker

1 . /1 ON OFF LED

5 REPE. AT Button
6 SKI. P Button
7 PL. AY/PAUSE Button
8 SKI. P Button
9 Disco Light.

1 . /2 ON OFF Button
1 .3 PLAY/PAUSE LED
1 .4 CDG LED
1 .5 Mic Holder
1 .6 Auto Voice Control
1 .7 BALANCE Control
1 . 18 MIC Jack

1 R Button9 ANDOM.
20 STOP Button.

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31. VIDEO OUT Jack

32. AUX IN Jack

33. AUX OUT Jack (R)

34. DC Jack (DC 5.8V)

REAR VIEW

35. AUX OUT Jack (L)

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VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)

VIDEO OUTPUT

(Yellow Jack)

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

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REAR VIEW OF TV

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING POWER

SELECTING YOUR SINGING MACHINE AS YOUR SOURCE/INPUT

unit. You can power the system from a standardAC outlet by using
the supplied Power Adapter (The adapter operates on

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Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect most video
cameras, DVD players or videogame consoles.

We have provided RCA cables to connect your unit to a TV, DVD player, video device or an external
audio/sound system. The RCA cables have three connections at each end (white and red are for left and
right audio connections and theyellow isfor video connection).

Please follow the steps belowto displayCD+G lyrics on the TV screen:

(1) Locate the multi-colored patch cables
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the video out ofthe back of the Singing Machine
(3) Connect the other end of the video cable (yellow) to the video input on your TV or DVD

Player.

Selecting your Singing Machine as a source/input on your TV is very similar to connecting a DVD player
or Satellite system.

We’ve listed below the most commonways ofselecting the source from your TV orDVD Player:

(1) In the set up menu of the TV or DVD player there may be an option for “Input Select” where

you can choose between “Cable/Ant.,Video 1, Video 2, etc.” asthe input source.

(2) Look for a TV channel between the highest and lowest on your TV or DVD player (i.e. AUX,

EXT, LINE 1 or LINE IN)

(3) Your remote control for either your TV or DVD player may have source input selections as

well as detailed below:
“VIDEO, VIDEO 1, GAME, AUX, EXT or LINE-IN.“ Choosing one of those in most cases should
display the lyrics from yourSinging Machineas well.

AC 100V

240V/50Hz-60Hz )

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CAUTION: - The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only Do not

use it with other equipment

When the adaptor is plugged in the apparatus is not completely

disconnec ted from the ma in even when the power is tur ned of f

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CONNECTING TO YOUR TV OR DVD PLAYER

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AUDIO CONNECTION

Please follow the steps belowto connectthe unit toyour TV orhome stereo system:

(1) Locate the multicoloredpatch cords.
(2)Connect audio xcables (White and Red) to the Audio Out ( White-Left and Red-Right) of the back of

the Singing Machine.

(3) Connect the other end of the audio cables to the audio/auxiliary input on your TV or home

stereo system.

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

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Home St ereo System

AUX OUTPUT

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(Red Jack)

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

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REAR VIEW OF TV

OR HOME STEREO SYSTEM

AUX OUTPUT

L

(White Jack)

AUX INPUT

R

(Red Jack)

AUX INPUT

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(White Jack)

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This unit is designed to play CDs and CD+Gs bearing the identification logo . If the disc does not
conform to the standard, it may not play properly.

respectively

To turn on the unit, press the ON/OFF button, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will light up.
To turn it off, press the ON/OFF button again, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will turn off.

Open the CD door, placeaCD or CD+G disc in the compartment with the printed side facing upward and
the shiny side facing down.
Gently close the CD door. The unit will start to play the first track automatically. (If no disc is loaded, it will
display “ ”. IfaCDG is loaded, the CDG indicator will light up.)

Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your unit, TV or audio system toacomfortable level.
To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSEbutton. The first track [ ] and the PLAY/PAUSE LED will be lit.
To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSEbutton.The PLAY/PAUSELED Indicator will flash.
To resume play,press this button again.

If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. (The total number

of tracks

will be shown on the LED window.)

Rotate to the MASTER VOLUME control to obtain the desired sound level.

During STOP mode you can skip forward or back to your desired track number by pressing
SKIP buttons - SKIP ­To resume playing the selected song press PLAY PAUSE button

When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP button ( -SKIP- ). The CD will search at high
speed in the forward or backward direction. Normal play will continue when you release the button.

To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once. The REPEATLED will start to flash.
To repeat all tracks, press the REPEATbutton twice. The REPEATLED will light up and stay lit. Press the
PLAY/PAUSEbutton to begin.
To clear the REPEATfunction, press the REPEATbutton again. The REPEATLED will turn off.

TURNING POWER ON/OFF

LOADINGADISC

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

MASTER VOLUME

SKIP (For both CD and CDG discs)

SEARCH (For audio CD disc only)

REPEAT

Note:

(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide ifadisc is loaded but the total tracks do not appear.)

Note:

Note: The MIC Volume must be adjusted simultaneously with the master volume level.

- Never place anything except a compact disc in the disc tray. Foreign objects can damage the unit.

- Only place one disc on the disc tray atatime.

- Pressing pause repeatedly whenaCD+G is playing may cause distorted lyrics on your TV screen. Any distortion will
remain on the TV screen until it is refreshed either during an instrumental break or the song is stopped and/or the
song is started from the beginning.

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CD OR CD+G OPERATION

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PROGRAM

Use this button to program and play back songs in a preselected order.
Step 1: Programming should be done in the stop mode only. Press the PROGRAM button until the

PROGRAM LED flashes, the track will read [ ].
Step 2: Press the SKIP buttons ( - SKIP - ) to selectadesired track.
Step 3: Press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same steps up toamaximum of 20

tracks.
Step 4: Press PLAYbutton when you have completed programming and you are ready to start singing.
Press the STOP button to clear all the programmed entries.

RANDOM

DISCO LIGHT OPERATION

KARAOKE FUNCTIONS

MASTER VOLUME

During STOP mode, press the RANDOM button a to s
During playback, press the RANDOM button to activate the random play function and it will be started
after the current track.
Press the STOP button to clear the random function.

To illuminate the disco light and get your desired lighting effect, slide the Disco Light slide button from the
OFF position to your desired level.

Sing along with the music by plugging in the provided microphone into either one of the microphone jacks on
the unit.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control toadesired level and obtain the best performance.

Your Singing Machine is designed to connect your favorite Digital Music device (e.g. iPod/MP3 player, etc.)

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Rotate to the MASTER VOLUME control to obtain the desired sound level.

nd PLAY button tart the random play function.

Warning-Tapping or dropping the microphone while it is on can permanently damage your microphone. Resist
the urge to swing the microphone around by the cord!

Warning -

MIC VOLUME

ECHO

BALANCE

AUTO VOICE CONTROL

To avoid Microphone feedback please avoid being too close to the speaker.

Warning-To avoid the over-burst amplified volume output or possible over-tuned sound crack,
you are recommended to adjust the Digital Music device volume to one third or lower at the
beginning.

Adjust the ECHO control to enhance your voice foraconcert hall effect.

Adjust the BALANCE control between the prerecorded singer’s voice and the music when using a multiplex karaoke disc.
(Please see Glossary of term to learn more about multiplex on our website.)

AUTO VOICE CONTROL can be activated by rotating the Auto Voice Control. The vocals on the multiplex recording will be
muted when the singer starts to sing through the microphone. When the singer stops to sing, the vocals will resume to
normal.

3.5mm audio cable not included)

AUX IN function can always be switched ON once the audio cable is plugged.

Note: Monitor will be turned off when the audio cable is plugged.

AUX IN OPERATION

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operating the unit, locate the
PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE column to
locate and remedy the problem.

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Insert the power plug into the AC
outlet.

Turnup the volume.

Turn up the volume at TV/PA
system.

Turnon the power at TV/PAsystem.

Follow directions ‘Audio
Connection’page.

PROBLEM

No power when

POWER is on.

No sound.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power plug connection at
theAC outlet.

Volume control is set to
minimum.

Volume control on TV set/PA
system is set to minimum.

TV set/PA system power is
OFF.

AUX O U T j ack s n o t
connected.

Check the outlet with a working
lamp or other electrical appliance.

No power when plugged
in.

The AC outlet may not have
power.

Insert disc correctly.

Wipe clean with soft cloth.

Use a new disc.

Use a new disc.

Only use discs bearing standard
logo.

Disc is inserted upside down.

Disc is dirty.

Disc is scratched.

Disc is warped.

A nonstandard disc is
inserted.

Moisture has formed inside
the CD deck.

CD PLAYER
Cannot work normally or
“ ”, “ ”
displayed.

, or “ ” areaai aa aaa

Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let it
dry out.

Singing Machine needs to be
reset.

Disconnect the machine from
power source for 30 seconds.

Lens is dirty. Use a CD lens cleaner.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No song lyrics appear
on the TV screen.

Connect the video cable to the
Singing Machine s VIDEO OUT’
and to the TV VIDEO IN.

Using your TV Remote to select
VIDEO input.

Connect from VIDEO OUT of the
system to the VIDEO IN on your
RF Modulator and then to the TV
cable input. Check the disc to
be sure it is a CDG.

Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.

Source selector on TV is not
set to VIDEO.

Check disc to be sure it is clean.

A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.

TV does not have video line
input.

No sound from mic.

Select AUX IN as the source for
your TV or home stereo.

No sound - If audio is
going through TV or
home stereo.

Source Selection on your TV
or home stereois not set
properly.

Foll ow dire ction on ‘Audi o
Connection’ page for connecting to
a home stereo system.

Improper Connection to
stereo system or PA.

Mic volume control.

Mic is off.

Turn on mic with the ON OFF/
switch located on the microphone.

Adjust mic volume to max, and
then re-adjust to a comfortable
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3.5mm stereo headphone jack

AUX IN SECTION