The Singing Machine SML625BTBK, SML625BTW Instruction Manual

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SML625BTBK / SML625BTW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL /

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES /

MODE D’EMPLOI

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Warnings

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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. CDG/USB/BT Button

2. PROGRAM/REPEAT
Button

3.

Skip Back

9 Button

4. AUTO VOICE CONTROL
Button

5. BLUETOOTH PAIRING
Button

6. BLUETOOTH indicator

7. ON/OFF Button

8. SKIP 10- Button (MP3)

9. BALANCE Control

10. USB Port

11. LINE IN Jack

12. MASTER VOLUME
Control

13. Play/Pause Button

14. Stop < Button

15.

Skip Forward

: Button

16. MIC VOLUME control

17. RECORD Button

18. Record Indicator

19. DISCO LIGHT Button

20. Skip10+ Button (MP3)

21. ECHO Control

22. Mic Holder

23. Mic 2 jack

24. Mic 1 jack

25. Speaker

26. CDG Indicator

27. Play/Pause Indicator

28. Program Indicator

29. Repeat Indicator

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Display

Lense

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Location of Controls (Top/Rear)

REAR VIEW

3. VIDEO OUT Jack

4. AUDIO OUT Jack (R)

5. AUDIO OUT Jack (L)

6. DC IN Jack (5.8V)

TOP VIEW

1. CD Door

2. CD open

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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

VIDE O
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

R L

RCA cables

VIDE O OUT

(yellow)

AUDIO OUT

(white - L

red - R)

REAR VIEW OF TV

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.

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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.

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

Note:

See page 17 to select and use the
LINE IN function.

LINE IN

To External Unit

AUDIO OUTPUT

/ HEADPHONE JACK

Disco Lights

1

Press the 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
(see page 5). 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 CDG/USB/

BT 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 will
light.

4

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 will light.

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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 Back
9/Skip Forward : buttons.

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REPEAT: During playback, press

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

Playing Songs from the USB

1

Connect the unit as described

previously. Press the power ON/
OFF button to turn the unit on.

2

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 21.

3

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.

4

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).

5

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)

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.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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SKIP: Advance or go back one track

by pressing the 9 or :

buttons

.

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 :

buttons

. The USB will
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

9 or :

buttons

to scroll right/left.

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REPEAT:

During playback, press

the

REP/PROG

button once during

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

REP/PROG

button twice, the REP indicator
will blink, all MP3 tracks inside the
current folder will be repeated
continuously. Press the

REP/

PROG

button three time, the REP

indicator will light solid, all MP3
tracks will be repeatedly. To stop
repeat function by press the button
again, the REP indicator will turns
off.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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PROGRAM: You can program

up to 20 tracks for playback in
any desired order. While in Stop
mode, press the REP/PROG
button; PROG indicator will blink
and “P00”appear. Select the first
track using 9 or : buttons, then
press the REP/PROG button.
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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PAUSE: During playback, if

you wish to pause the music
momentarily, press the PLAY/
PAUSE /ENTER button. Press
again to resume normal playback.

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Press the STOP < button to stop

playback.

16

Press the 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 CDG/USB/BT

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 the 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, “bt” will light solid in the display.
The Bluetooth indicator will light and a
successful pairing sound will be heard.

Note: Also refer to the user manual of

your Bluetooth device for detailed
instructions.

4

The Bluetooth indicator will light 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.

Please connect your Music Device

Your Music Device is connected

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Please connect your Music Device

Your Music Device is connected

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)

5

To control your Bluetooth device

from this unit, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button to start playback.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE 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.

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SKIP: Advance or go back one track

by pressing the Skip Back 9/Skip
Forward : buttons.

12

Press the power ON/OFF button to

turn the unit off.

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Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack

1

Connect the unit as described

previously. Press the power ON/
OFF button to turn the unit on.

2

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.

3

Adjust the volume using the

MASTER VOLUME control on
this unit or your external device’s
volume control.

4

Connect microphone(s) and

slide the ON/OFF switch on the
microphone to the ON position.

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Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued)

5

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control

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

6

Rotate the ECHO control to add an

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

7

Adjust the balance between the

speakers using the BALANCE
control.

8

Press the power ON/OFF button
to turn the unit off.

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Operation

Recording Singing to the USB

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1

Connect the unit as described

previously. Press the power ON/

OFF button to turn the unit on.

RECORD CDG/CD MUSIC TO THE USB

2

Follow the “Playing a CDG”

instruction described on page
7 - page 8 to start the CDG/CD
music playback.

3

Insert a USB flash drive into the

USB port on the unit, press the
REC button; the REC indicator
will light up, the song will start
over and recording begin. When
recording is finished, press the

REC button again to stop.

RECORD BLUETOOTH MUSIC TO THE
USB

4

Follow the “Using a Bluetooth

Device” instruction described on
page 15 - page 16 to start the
Bluetooth music playback.

5

Insert a USB flash drive into the

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

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RECORDING YOUR SINGING TO THE
USB

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

Insert a USB flash drive into the

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

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All recorded music or recorded

singing will be in the folder
labelled REC. CDG/CD music or
singing recording will be started
naming from TRK01. (If CDG
music is recorded, the graphic file
will also be recorded.) Bluetooth
music or singing recording will be
started naming from BT and then
BT~0.

Note: You cannot record from the USB

or Line in, only from a CD, CDG or
Bluetooth.

Operation

Recording Singing to the USB

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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:

1

Go to http://store.singmachine.com

using your internet browser, and then
register.

2

Select and purchase your favorite ka-

raoke music from the Singing Machine
Download Store.

3

Download your selected purchase(s)

from the Singing Machine Digital Locker
to your USB flash drive.

4

Insert the USB flash drive as shown on
page 11 and have fun singing!

Note: Your downloaded songs can also be

burned to a blank CDR/CDRW.