Creek Audio STVG-989 manual

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    STVG-989 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 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. PAR T 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 4 Your Semi-Pro Compact Disc+Graphics with Built- In TV, Video Camera Karaoke Center will provide you with 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 compact and designed to inc[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 5 FRONT VIEW 1. Adjustable Camera Lens 13. Function Selector 25. Dial Pointer 2. CD Door 14. Monitor Selector 26. Band Selector 3. Model Number 15. Speaker 27. Video Out Selector 4. PLAY/P AUSE LED 16. Mic Volume Control 28. Monitor Selector 5. ON/OFF LED 17. Auto Voice Control 29. REPEAT LED 6. ON/OFF Button 18. Master Volume Co[...]

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    CONTROL LOCA TIONS 6 REAR VIEW 36. AUX OUT Jack (L) 40. Contrast Control 44. AUX IN Jack (L) 37. VIDEO IN Jack 41. Brightness Control 45. Antenna Jack 38. VIDEO OUT Jack 42. AC Power Cord 46. AUX IN Jack (R) 39. AUX OUT Jack (R) 43. Rod Antenna 47. Vertical Hold Control 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 41[...]

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    7 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[...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 8 If your television 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 [...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 9 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: (1) Locate the multicolored patch cords. (2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the Video In on the back of the Singing Machine. (3) Connect the other end of the Video Cable ([...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 10 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. ANTENNA CONNECTION 1. ROD ANTENNA (75 OHM) In a nor[...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS MONITOR Selector ! T o display image on the monitor from another video source, set the MONITOR Selector to CDG/AUX mode and set the FUNCTION Selector to AUX mode. ! T o display CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine’s monitor, set the MONITOR Selector and FUNCTION Selector to CDG mode. ! T o display your image on the Singing Mac[...]

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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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    13 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. NOTE: Pressing pause when a CDG is playing may cause [...]

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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 UHF/VH/VL channel selector. 5. For the best signal, connect the unit to an aerial antenna using the external antenna jack or use the di[...]

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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. PROBLEM No power when POWER is on. POSSIBLE CAUSE No power plug con[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Follow directions on page E7 for “Making the Connections”. No sound - If audio is connected to TV or VCR. Source Selection on TV or VCR is not correct. 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 [...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE VERTICAL HOLD Control is not set correctly. Adjust the VERTICAL HOLD Control. Picture is jumping up. AVC is activated to Maximum. Adjust A VC to Minimum. Balance is not adjusted properly. Adjust balance to mid point. While playing CDG and singing with the microphone, the music or vocal cuts out. Playing music only track. Play[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 2.0 WA TTS + 2.0 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 (A-WTD) IMMEASURABLE 1-BIT DAC 20 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING 8 TIMES OVER[...]

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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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    989-0411-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[...]