The Singing Machine STVG-707 manual

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    STVG-707 Semi-Pro Compact Disc + Graphics With Built-In TV , Video Camera Karaoke Center Please read before using this unit. Instruction Manual[...]

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    W ARNINGS 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 [...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS 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.[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS 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 2 50. PAR T H) GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A E3 ENGLISH 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside[...]

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    INTRODUCTION E4 Your STVG-707 Semi-Pro Compact Disc+Graphics With Built -In TV, Video Camera Karaoke Center 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 speaker. This Karaoke System is mad[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS E5 ENGLISH (Fig. 1) FRONT VIEW 1. BAND Selector 11. CD Compartment 21. AUTO VOICE CONTROL 2. Monitor 12. ON/OFF Button 22. MIC Holder 3. FM (ST .) Indicator 13. ON/OFF LED 23. PITCH Control 4. Dial Pointer 14. MEGA BASS Button 24. Cassette Door 5. PROGRAM LED 15. FUNCTION Selector 25. RECORD Button 6. PLAY/P AUSE LED 16. MONITOR [...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS FRONT VIEW 31. STOP Button 41. HEADPHONE Jack 49. AUX OUTPUT Jack (L) 32. PROGRAM Button 42. MIC 1 Jack 50. VIDEO IN Jack 33. REPEAT Button 43. PAUSE Button 51. Antenna Jack 34. OPEN/CLOSE Button 44. STOP/EJECT Button 52. VIDEO OUT Jack 35. MASTER VOLUME 45. FAST FORW ARD 53. AUX OUTPUT Jack (R) Control Button 54. AUX INPUT Jack [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS CONNECTING POWER You can power the system from a standard AC outlet by using the supplied power cord. CAUTION: The supplied AC power cord has a polarized plug that fits into the wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit properly , turn it over and try again. Do not force it. CONNECTING TO YOUR TV The Singing Machine [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS COMMON WA YS TO CONFIGURE YOUR TV OR VCR (1) (2) 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) Set the FUNCTION Selector to AUX and the MONITOR Selector to CDG . (5) Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the STVG-707 to your TV or home stereo system using the White and Red connections on the supplied patch cord. Plug the white end of the patch cord into the white AUX OUT jack on the STVG-707. Plug the red end of the patch cord into the red AUX OUT jack on STVG-707. Now connect the other end of the cab[...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTION 1. ROD ANTENNA (75 OHM) In a normal reception area, the built-in Rod Antenna will deliver a sharp clear picture. When operation, extend it's length and adjust it's direct & angle for the clearest picture. 2. External antenna adaptor (PAD). MONITOR Selector ! T o display image on the monitor fr[...]

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    CD OR CD+G OPERATION 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 and dust should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from the center of the disc to the outside edge. ! Never u[...]

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    E12 CD OR CD+G OPERATION ENGLISH ENGLISH PLAY/P AUSE MODE ! To st art playing, press the PLAY/P AUSE button. The first track [ ] and the PLAY/P AUSE LED will be lit. ! T o temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/P AUSE button. The PLAY/P AUSE LED Indicator will flash. ! T o resume play, press this button again. STOP MODE If the STOP button is pres[...]

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    TV OPERATIONS TV BROADCASTING RECEPTION 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Switch FUNCTION Selector to TV/RADIO position. 3. Switch MONITOR Selector to TV position. 4. Turn TUNING knob to select desired TV channel with LO VHF/HI VHF/UHF channel selector. 5. For the best signal, connect the unit to an aerial antenna using the external antenna jack or us[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 6 7 11 12 13 14 CASSETTE OPERATIONS LOADING AND UNLOADING CASSETTES Follow these steps to load and unload cassette: 1. Press STOP/EJECT button (12). 2. Insert cassette with desired side facing you, tape surface down. Avoid touching tape. 3. Close cassette holder/tape deck cover. To ensure firm l ocking of cassette holder/tape cover[...]

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    RADIO AND OTHER OPERA TIONS E15 ENGLISH AM/FM RADIO 3. Switch the FUNCTION Selector (2) to 1. Press the ON/OFF button (1). AUX position. 2. Switch FUNCTION Selector (2) to 4. Press the ON/OFF button (1). TV/RADIO position. 5. Plug in the microphone(s) into either of 3. Switch MONITOR Selector (3) to radio the MIC jacks. position. 6. Load the video [...]

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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE NOTE D Screwdrivers and other metal objects should never be allowed to come in contact with tape heads. These will scratch the sensitive surface causing damage to your tapes. D Magnets or magnetized objects should not be placed near tape heads. COMPACT DISC Handling Disc Although the music tracks in t he disc are covered with a[...]

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    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 power plug into the AC outlet. Turn up the volume. Turn up the volume at TV set/P A system. Turn o[...]

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    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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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The Camera Lens is down. Lift up a Camera Lens. No image display on Singing Machine’s monitor. MONITOR Selector is not set properly. Set MONITOR Selector to CAMERA mode. Please call Customer Service at (866) 670-6888 if the Trouble Shooting Guide information doesn’t correct your problem. Se[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 5 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 100 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-3 dB) 50 dB IMMEASURABLE 1-BIT DAC 30 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING 8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING CASSETTE DECK[...]

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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 Ma[...]

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    E22 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 Ninety (90) days from date of sale to the original consumer purchaser. Product will be replaced or repaired free of charge if it has proven to be defective within the Ninety (90) day period w[...]

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    707-0307-ENG-SPA-FRE01 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.singingmachine.com 6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A7, Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, USA. TEL: (954) 596-1000 FAX: (954) 596-2000 The Singing Machine Company , Inc. PRINTED IN CHINA[...]