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The Singing Machine STVG-988 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 of the [...]

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    W ARNINGS NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Nterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can r[...]

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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. PART H ) GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Your Pedestal CDG Karaoke System will provide you with fun and entert ainment. 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 center is compact and designed to include many features, yet it is easy to use. After just a few [...]

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    INSTALLA TION 5 1. Join the speaker (middle) into the stand (bottom) according to the installation illustration. 2. Tighten a self tapping screw at the bottom of the speaker (middle). STEP 1 1 2 STEP 2[...]

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    INSTALLA TION 6 STEP 3 STEP 4 4. Tighten a self tapping screw at the control panel (top). 1 2 A B A B A B 3. Join the control panel (top) into the speaker (middle) according to the installation illustration. Following the labels (A to A & B to B) to plug the connectors.[...]

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    See control locations as indicated on the next few pages. CONTROL LOCA TIONS 7 FRONT VIEW WIRELESS MICROPHONE REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS FRONT VIEW 1. Camera Lens Open 13. Monitor 25. RANDOM Button Button 14. BALANCE Control 26. SKIP Button 2. Adjustable Camera Lens 15. MIC Holder 27. SKIP Button 3. ON/OFF Button 16. ECHO Control 28. OPEN/CLOSE Point 4. ON/OFF LED 17. MIC VOLUME Control 29. PLAY/P AUSE Button 5. Monitor Selector 18. MIC 1 Jack 30. STOP Button 6. V[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS REAR VIEW 37. BRIGHTNESS Control 39. VERTICAL HOLD Control 38. CONTRAST Control 9 37 38 39[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 41 42 43 47 40 SIDE VIEW 40. VIDEO IN Jack 44. Speaker 41. AUX INPUT Jack (R) 45. AUX INPUT Jack (L) 42. AUX OUTPUT Jack (L) 46. VIDEO OUT Jack 43. AC Power Cord Jack 47. AUX OUTPUT (R) 44 45 46 10[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 49 50 51 52 48 WIRELESS MICROPHONE 48. ON Position 51. LED Indicator 49. OFF Position 52. STANDBY Position 50. Battery Compartment 11[...]

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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 HEADPHONE A headphone j[...]

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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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    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: (5) Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and Controls at the back of the Singing Machine to have the best picture quality. AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the unit to your TV or home stereo system using the Wh[...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 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 Monito[...]

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    CD OR CD+G OPERATION D 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 pro[...]

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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 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. PLEASE NOTE: Pressing pause when a CDG is playing may ca[...]

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    RADIO AND OTHER OPERA TIONS AM/FM RADIO 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Switch Function Selector to RADIO position. 3. Switch Band Selector to either AM or FM radio position. 4. Turn tuning knob to select desired station as indicated on dial. 5. Adjust Master Volume to your pleasure. 6. T o turn the radio off, set Function Selector to CDG or AUX pos[...]

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    WIRELESS MICROPHONE INFORMATION Warning: Modifying, tampering and adjustment to this unit or replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) to this unit that could result in a violation of the rules. FCC NOTICE This wireless microphone system complies with Part 90 of FCC Rules. There is one frequency available for the syste[...]

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    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 detergent or abrasive cleanin[...]

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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. PROBLEM No power when POWER is on. No sound. PO[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No song lyrics appear on TV 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 or select the proper VIDEO input on the TV itself. (Refer to page E13 under Common ways to configure your TV or VCR) Video cable is[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 7 WA TTS (RMS) 6 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 (A-WTD) IMMEASURABLE 1-BIT DAC 20 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING 8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING Speci[...]

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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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    988-0411-ENG01 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[...]