The Singing Machine SMVG-600 manual

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    SMVG-600 COMP ACT DISC + GRAPHICS WITH BUIL T -IN TV KARAOKE CENTER OWNER’S MANU AL Please read before using this unit. â The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc. â[...]

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    W ARNINGS 1 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 th[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS 2 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 t[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS 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 plu[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS 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 [...]

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    THE SINGING MACHINE KARAOKE GLOSSARY OF TERMS 5 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 [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 6 Your SMVG-600 Comp act 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. Aft[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 7 FRONT VIEW 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 V oice Control) 19. Loudspeaker 6. MASTER Volume Control 20. PLAY/P AUSE Button 7. BALANCE Control 21. STOP Button 8.[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 8 REAR VIEW 30. BRIGHTNESS Control 35. VERTICAL HOLD Control 31. CONTRAST Control 36. AUX IN Jack (L) 32. VIDEO IN Jack 37. DC Jack (DC 16V) 33. VIDEO OUT Jack 38. AUX OUT Jack (R) 34. AUX OUT Jack (L) 39. AUX IN Jack (R) SIDE VIEW 28. MIC 1 Jack 29. MIC 2 Jack 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39[...]

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    CONNECTING POWER You can power the system from a standard AC outlet by using the supplied AC-DC adapter . CAUTION: The adapter must be connected to the power voltage which is the same as the local area. If not, there is a danger of BURNING the unit that causes a fire. For UK only CAUTION: The adapter is designed to operate from a main supply of 230[...]

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    VIDEO CONNECTION (for TV) VIDEO CONNECTION (for VCR recording) Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the TV screen: (1) Locate the multicolored patch cords. (2) Connect Video Cable (yellow) to the Video Out of the back of the Singing Machine. (3) Connect the other end of the Video Cable (yellow) to the Video Input on your TV or VCR[...]

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    If your television or VCR does not have the required Video Input, you will need an RF Modulator (Radio Frequency Modulator), which connects through your TV Antenna or cable line and serves as Video Input. An RF Modulator can be purchased at almost any consumer electronics retailer. If you are connecting the video from the Singing Machine to either [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A VIDEO COMPONENT FOR INPUT Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine’s monitor from another video source: (4) (5) Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and Controls at the back of the Singing Machine to have the best picture quality. AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the SMVG-600 to your TV or [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR INPUT T o connect another audio source (such as a Tuner , an A V Receiver or a VCR) so you can sing along with its music, simply connect the Audio Output jacks (Red & White RCA jacks) to the Singing Machine’s AUX IN L & R jacks. MONITOR Selector ! T o play a CDG disc, set the MON[...]

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    *Warning - T apping or dropping the microphone while it is on can permanently damage your microphone. Resist the urge to swing the microphone around by the cord! PREPARA TION ! This unit is designed to play CD’s bearing the identification logo " " . If CD’s do not conform to the CD standard, they may not play properly. ! Fingerprints [...]

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    CD OR CD+G OPERATION PLAY/P AUSE MODE ! To st art playing, press the PLAY/P AUSE button, the first track [ ] and the PLAY/P AUSE LED Indicator will be displayed. ! To t emporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/P AUSE button, the PLAY/P AUSE LED Indicator will flash. ! T o resume play, press this button again. PLEASE NOTE: Pressing pause when a CDG i[...]

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    16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING DISC Cleaning will not normally be necessary . However, should fingerprints, dust or dirt appear, you can wipe them off with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from center to edge. You can moisten the disc first with ordinary tap water if necessary . NOTE: Do not use the detergent or abrasive [...]

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    17 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. SOLUTION Insert the DC jack into the DC socket on back of cabinet. Turn up the volume. Turn up the volume at TV/P A[...]

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    18 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE No song lyrics appear on 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 of your VCR or Connect to an RF Modulator and then to the TV cable input. Refer to “Making the Connections?[...]

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    19 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (10% THD) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 2 WA TTS + 2 WA TTS (RMS) 8 ohms CD PLAYER SECTION: FREQUENCY RESPONSE SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RA TIO WOW AND FLUTTER D - A CONVERSION NUMBER OF PROGRAMS SAMPLING SYSTEM POWER SECTION: (Where applicable) DC AC TO DC ADAPTER(INCLUDED) 16V/2500mA DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) 11.7 x 7.6 x [...]

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    The Singing Machine Company , Inc. 6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A7, Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, USA. TEL: (954) 596-11 10 FAX: (954) 596-2000 PRINTED IN CHINA VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.singingmachine.com LIMITED W ARRANTY and SERVICE THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY , INC. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of [...]