The Singing Machine STVD-919 User Manual

THE LEADER IN HOME KARAOKE AND BEYONDTHE LEADER IN HOME KARAOKE AND BEYOND

STVD-919

DVD / CD+GRAPHICS WITH BUILT-IN 13.5” COLOR TV AND VIDEO

CAMERA KARAOKE SYSTEM

Please read before using this unit.

WARNINGSWARNINGS

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The CAUTION marking is located on the rear panel.

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 youto 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'scase.

This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in
the literature accompanying this product.

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 undesirable
operation.

This DVD/CD+G player 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.

Warnings:

This DVD/CD+G player employs a laser light beam.

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Only a qualified service person should remove the
cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.

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The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

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The apparatus shall be used in an openarea.

CAUTION

This DVD/CD+G player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on
the rear panel.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT
EXPOSINGANY PARTS OF THE BLADES.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rainor moisture.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
slashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall beplaced on the apparatus.

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placedon the apparatus.

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks are
defeated.Avoid exposure to beam.

IMPORTANT

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

This class[B] digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noise emissions from the digital apparatus
as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry in 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 in a
particular 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:

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Reorient or relocatethe receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipmentinto an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiveris connected.

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Consult the dealeror an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

AUTOMATIC DEGAUSSING

All color television receivers are sensitive to magnetic influences, usually caused by either moving the receiver from
one place to another or using certain electrical appliances near the receiver. The residual magnetism as it is called,
sometimes causes distortion which gives rise to “blotchy” areas of color in the picture. To avoid these effects the
receiver incorporates an automatic degaussing circuit which operates for a short while immediately each time the
receiver is switched on using the main switch. This circuit removes any residual magnetism in the metal parts of the
picture tube and therefore ensures that each time the receiver is switched on. If the set is moved or faced in a
different direction, the main switch mustbe switched off for atleast 10 minutesin order for the automatic degaussing
circuit to operateproperly.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warning.

4. Follow Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilationopenings.

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat source

amplifiers) that produceheat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose

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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacementof the obsolete outlet.

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

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10. Protect the power cord

the point wherethey exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories

12. Use only with a cart

When a cartis used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tipover.

13. Unplug this apparatus

14. Refer all servicing

damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen intothe apparatus, or when theapparatus has been

from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

specified by themanufacturer.

, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.

during lightning stormsor when unused for long periodsof time.

to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

Class II equipment symbol

Class II equipment symbol

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FEATURES

NOTES ON DISCS

INTRODUCTION

CONTROL LOCATIONS

FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW

REMOTE CONTROL

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A VIDEO SYSTEM
CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM

BASIC OPERATIONS

BASIC SETUP
BASIC FUNCTIONS

TV FUNCTION

DISC FUNCTION SETUP

DISC FUNCTION

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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SPECIFICATIONS

THE SINGING MACHINE KARAOKE GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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FEATURES

Lift up camera lens to display your imageon The Singing Machine’s monitor and/or another video component.

13.5” Color TV

Built-in color monitorprovides television and/or on-screen lyrics.

Dolby Digital Sound

This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital
Decoder.

Still/Fast/Slow/Step Playback

Various playback modesare available including still pictures, fastforward/reverse, slow motion and step frames.

Programmable Playback forDVD and Audio CD

You can program the tracksto play them in any desiredorder.

DVD Menu ina Desired Language

You can display DVD menusin a desired language, if availableon a DVD.

Screen Saver

The screen saverprogram starts when thereis no input from the playerfor 5 minutes in the stopmode.

Subtitles in aDesired Language

You can select a desiredlanguage for the display subtitles, ifthat language is available on adisc.

Selecting DVD Viewing Angle

You can select the desiredDVD viewing angle, if a disccontains sequences recorded from different angles.

Choices for Audio Languageand Sound Mode

You can select the desired audio language and sound mode, if different languages and modes are available on a
disc.

Parental Lock

You can set the controllevel to limit playback of discswhich may not be suitablefor children.

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Automatic Detection ofDiscs

This player automaticallydetects if a loaded discis DVD, audio CD, MP3or image disc.

Playing an MP3and JPG image Disc

You can enjoy MP3 andJPG image discs which are recordedon CD-R/RW or DVD R/ RW.

On-Screen Display

Information about the current operation can be displayed on the screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active
functions (such asprogram playback), on the screen using the remotecontrol.

Direct Search

You can search the desiredtitle, chapter, or track with numericbutton during playbackor in stop mode.

Search

Chapter search: Searchfor the chapter designated by user is possible.
Title search: Search forthe title designatedby user is possible.
Track search: Search forthe track designatedby user is possible.
Time search: Search forthe time designatedby user is possible.

Repeat

Chapter: Repeated playbackof the chapter of the discbeing played is possible.
Title: Repeated playback ofthe title ofthe disc being played is possible.
Track: Repeated playback ofthe track ofthe disc being played is possible.
Disc: Repeated playbackof the entire disc being playedis possible.
A-B: The part between A and B designated by user is possible.

Zoom

2-times, 3-times, and4-times ma

DRC (Dynamic RangeControl)

You can control the dynamicrange of sound volume.

gnified screen canbe displayed.

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NOTES ON DISCS

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PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD Player compatible with the following discs.

Disc Types

(Logos)

DVD

CDG

AUDIO-CD

Recording

Types

AUDIO

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VIDEO

AUDIO

+

SIMPLE

GRAPHICS

AUDIO

Characteristics

! DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby

Digital and MPEG-2 system.
Various screen and audio functions can be easily

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selected through theon-screen menu.

! Compact Disc + Graphics is a regular audio CD with

information stored on a data track simultaneous to music.
In the case of karaoke, the graphics are used to store
song lyrics anddisplay in synch with music.

! An LP is recorded as an analog signal with distortion. CD

is recorded as a digital signal with better audio quality,
less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over
time.

CD-R / CD-RW /

DVD R / DVD RW

JPG

AUDIO

IMAGE

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MP3 (MPEG-1 audio layer 3) is recoreded in digital
signal which providesone of the best sound quality levels
with the smallestfile size (lower bitrate).

JPG (JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group) is an

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image format which provides one of the best image
qualities with the smallest file size. It is a standard image
format on theweb.

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NOTES ON DISCS

PLAYABLE DISCS

This Singing Machine is designed only for the playback of discs with
Region Code 1, or for the discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code
encoded on adisc, the disc will not play and themessage “WRONG REGION” will appear onthe screen.

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Some discs includeregion codes as shown below.

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The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format
can only beplayed back on DVD players with the sameregion code.

The following discscannot be played back on thisDVD player.

DVD with regioncodes other than 1 orALL.

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DVD-ROM

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DVD-RAM (Never playback, otherwise malfunction may result.)

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VSD

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CDV (Only playsback the audio part.)

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CD-I (Never playback, otherwise malfunction may result.)

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SACD

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conforms to the NTSC color system and

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DISC TYPES

DVD

Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is
given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs. These playback
conditions take priority over user operation on this player. If a function you select does not run as desired, refer to
the manual accompanying the disc.

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Example

Title 1Title 1 Title 2Title 2

Chapter 1Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 2 Chapter 3Chapter 3 Chapter 4Chapter 4 Chapter 1Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 2

CDG

Data on a CDG is divided into sectionscalled “tracks”, each of which isgiven a track number.

Example

Track 1Track 1 Track 2Track 2 Track 3Track 3 Track 4Track 4 Track 5Track 5 Track 6Track 6

AUDIO CD

Data on an AUDIO CD issimilar to CDG.

Example

Track 1Track 1 Track 2Track 2 Track 3Track 3 Track 4Track 4 Track 5Track 5 Track 6Track 6

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NOTES ON DISCS

DISC TYPES

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CD-R / CD-RW / DVD R / DVD RW
MP3

Data on a MP3 is divided into sections called "albums", and then into subsections called "tracks", each of which is
given an albumor track number. When you makeMP3 data, you refer to the manual accompanying the disc.

Example

Album 1Album 1 Album 2Album 2

Track 1Track 1 Track 2Track 2 Track 3Track 3 Track 4Track 4 Track 1Track 1 Track 2Track 2

JPG IMAGE CD

Images stored in digital format and are able to record on a different media such as a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD R,
DVD RW etc.

Example

Album 1Album 1 Album 2Album 2

Picture 1Picture 1 Picture 2Picture 2 Picture 3Picture 3 Picture 4Picture 4 Picture 1Picture 1 Picture 2Picture 2

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION

The CD-R orCD-RW must be ISO 9660 level 1compatible.

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Files should beMPEG1Audio Layer 3format, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz (recommended) or 48 kHz, 32 kbps - 320 kbps

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(128 kbps recommended). Incompatible fileswill not play.
This system onlyplays tracks that are named with the fileextension “.mp3” or “.MP3” and “.jpg”or “.JPG”.

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The disc isfinalized in order prior to play.

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INTRODUCTION

Your DVD / Compact Disc+Graphics with a built-in 13.5” color TV and Video Camera Karaoke System
you with fun and entertainment.
recordings and hearyour voice with the music throughthe system’s speakers.

Before you attempt to use your unit, please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with all the features
available and the sections of the manual that describe their operation.
operation you wishto perform.

For your easyreference, listed here are some of the mainfeatures of this karaoke system:

Lyrics on Screen

Auto Voice Control (A.V.C.)

prerecorded, multiplex karaoke disc is played. To activate, just Mic
Volumeto a comfortable listening level.

Balance Control

use a multiplexkaraoke disc.

Echo Control

Master Volume Control

component.

- displays thelyrics with the tempo of music when playingCD+G discs.

- lets you adjust the balance between the prerecorded original singer's voice and the music if you

- lets you add an echo to enrichyour voice for a concert halleffect.

- adjust themaster volume up and down buttons until desiredvolume level is obtained.

- camera lens allows you to display your image on the Singing Machine’s monitor or another video

This system will allow you to be the “star” as you sing along with your favorite

Next, go to the section for the specific

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

will provide

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Built-In Speakers

Individual DVD and Camera output jacks

performances through thecamera.

Auxiliary Output Jacks

Headphone Jack

Guitar or Keyboard Jack - Guitar or Keyboard can be connected to this unit by using guitar or keyboard jack. The

volume of guitar or keyboard coming from the unit can be adjusted by turning the guitar or keyboard’s volume
control.

Symbols Used inthis Manual

The below symbolsappear in some headings and noteswith the following meanings:

TV

AV

DVD

- allows youto share the music with your family and/orfriends.

- connect another video components to share movies and singing

- connect anotheraudio output component, such as anequalizer or a PA system.

- connect headphones to yoursystem instead of using the built-in speakers.

- Description refersto operation of TV

- Description refersto operation of AV

- Description refersto playback of DVD-video discs

CDG

CD

- Description refersto playback of CD+Graphics discs

- Description refersto playback of Compact Discs

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

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FRONT VIEW

1. Adjustable Camera Lens

2. Handle

3. Monitor

4. Karaoke Function button

5. Karaoke Function “-” button

6. CHANNEL UP button

7. POWER LED

8. POWER button

9.

Volume DOWN button

10. CHANNEL DOWN button

LR

11. Volume UP button

12. DVD Door

13. Loudspeaker

14. VIDEO IN 2 Jack

15. MIC 2 Jack

16. MIC 1 Jack

17. Jacks Door

18. Handle

19. Karaoke Function “+” button

20. Model Number

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29
30

21. Remote Sensor

22. Function Selector (TV/AV/DVD)

23. MENU button

24. STOP button

25. OPEN/CLOSE button

26. PLAY/PAUSE button

27. Loudspeaker

28. AUDIO IN 2 (L) Jack

29. Headphone Jack

30. AUDIO IN 2 (R) Jack

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