The Singing Machine SMVG-600 User Manual

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SMVG-600

COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS

WITH BUILT-IN TV KARAOKE CENTER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this unit.

The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

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WARNINGS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

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
included in the literature
accompanying this product.

This CD player is made and tested to meet
exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety
performance standards of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.

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.

CAUTION

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

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

DRIPPING WARNING

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.

VENTILATION WARNING

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

CAUTION!

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Follow instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior only. Do NOT
attempt to clean the inside.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product may be equipped with a three-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.

14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug
having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for
replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required,
be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the
manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure:

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for

service.

22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

26. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the product’s power cord when you will not use it for an
extended period.

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THE SINGING MACHINE KARAOKE GLOSSARY OF TERMS

In addition to all of the terminology associated with consumer electronics products, a few
additional terms are used almost exclusively in karaoke. These terms are meant to familiarize
you with the world of Karaoke. The features listed below may not necessarily pertain to the
particular model Singing Machine that you have. The following are some brief explanations of
karaoke terms:

Echo:

Echo adds depth and resonance to a singer's voice without affecting the music. This echo is
produced by creating minor controlled feedback in the singer's voice.

Multiplex:

Our multiplex recordings contain 2 copies of the same song. One version is a stereo recording of
the song without the lead singer. The second version is recorded with the music and
background vocals on the left channel and the lead singer recorded on the right channel. This
‘split track’ recording allows you to control the volume of the lead singer by adjusting the balance
control. You can sing a duet with the lead singer or use the lead singer as a guide as you learn
the song, gradually fading them out with the balance control until you are able to sing the song
on your own.

Auto Voice Control (AVC):

When the AVC function is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as soon
as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals on
the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated. This useful function is used primarily
during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that the AVC function
only works with multiplex recording and not with standard audio recordings.

Pitch Control:

This function controls pitch of music by controlling the speed at which a cassette tape plays
back. By increasing the speed of the tape, the music sounds higher (sharp). By slowing the tape
speed, the music sounds lower (flat).

Key Controller:

Key Controller changes the key of the CD/CDG music (+ or - steps) to adjust to the singer’s
voice.

CDG:

This is an acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics. You will also see variations CD+G, and
CD+Graphics. This is a regular audio CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous
to music. In laymen's terms, CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video).
In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the lyrics in
synch with music. In most cases, CDG software displays lyrics which change color as they are
to be sung. A regular television is all that is required to display CDG lyrics.

NOTE - CDG is a particular type of compact disc encoding system that is different from VCD or
DVD. Your Singing Machine can decode standard audio compact discs and CDG discs. It will
not read VCD or DVD encoded discs.

Standard audio discs and cassette tapes will not display lyrics on your TV. Audio CDs do not
contain the software necessary to display lyrics.

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INTRODUCTION

Your SMVG-600 Compact Disc + Graphics with will provide you with many years
of fun and entertainment. It can let you be the “star” as you sing along with your favorite
recordings and hear your voice with the music through the system’s speakers.

This Karaoke Center is easy to use, yet full of features with a compact design. After just a few
simple instructions, you will become an expert. Before you use your SMVG-600, please glance
through this manual to familiarize yourself with all the features available and the sections of the
manual that describe their operation. Next, go to the section for the specific operation you wish
to perform.

For your easy reference, listed here are some of the main features of this Karaoke Center:

Lyrics on TV screen - displays the lyrics with the tempo of music when playing CD+G discs.

Auto Voice Control - lets you replace the original singer's voice with your own voice when any

prerecorded, multiplex karaoke disc or tape is played. To activate, just rotate Mic Volume to a
comfortable listening level, and Auto Voice Control for the best balance between playback and
microphone levels.

Balance Control - lets you adjust the balance between the prerecorded original singer's voice
and the music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.

Echo Control - lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.

Master Volume Control - lets you turn the volume control clockwise or counter-clockwise until

desired volume level is obtained.

- lift up camera lens to display your image on The Singing Machine’s monitor.

Built-In Speaker - lets you share the music with your family or friends.

Auxiliary Output Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an

equalizer/booster or a PA system.

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

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1. CAMERA Lens 14. PROGRAM Button

2. VIDEO OUT Selector 15. REPEAT Button

(CAMERA/CDG/AUX) 16. INTRO Button

3. CD Tray 17. ECHO Control

4. MONITOR 18. CD Tray OPEN/CLOSE Button

5. A.V.C. Control (Auto Voice Control) 19. Loudspeaker

6. MASTER Volume Control 20. PLAY/PAUSE Button

7. BALANCE Control 21. STOP Button

8. MIC Volume Control 22. PROGRAM Indicator

9. MONITOR Selector 23. REPEAT Indicator

(CAMERA/CDG/AUX/OFF) 24. SKIP Buttons

10. POWER Button 25. LED Display

11. POWER On Indicator 26. CDG Indicator

12. AUDIO Selector (CDG/AUX) 27. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator

13. Loudspeaker

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