The Singing Machine SME-378 manual

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    DUAL CASSETTE KARAOKE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this unit. SME-378 The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.[...]

  • Page 2

    1 W ARNINGS This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING : TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS [...]

  • Page 3

    2 Head Warnings - Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments - Do not use attach ments / accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer, as th ey might create [...]

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    3 Objects and Liquids - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose y[...]

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    Congratulations on the purchase of your new Singing Machine unit, which will provided you with many years of fun and entertainment. Although it is full of features, it is easy to use. Just a few simple instructions and will become an expert. Before you use your unit, please glace through this manual to familiarize yourself with all of the features [...]

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    5 CONTROL LOCA TIONS 1. For Deck 1 (Left to Right) --- PAUSE Button --- STOP/EJECT Button --- FAST FORW ARD (F .FWD) Button --- REWIND (REW) Button --- PLAY Button --- RECORD Button 2. For Deck 2 (Left to Right) --- PAUSE Button --- STOP/EJECT Button --- FAST FORW ARD (F .FWD) Button --- REWIND (REW) Button --- PLAY Button 3. Power OFF/ON 4. MASTER[...]

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    CASSETTE OPERA TION Loading and Unloading Cassettes Follow these steps to load and unload cassettes. 1. Press STOP/EJECT button. 2. Insert cassette with desired side facing you, tape surface up. A void touching tape. 3. Close cassette holder/tape deck cover . Note : T o unload, press STOP/EJECT b utton, remove cassette and close cover . PLA YBACK 1[...]

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    RECORDING SING AL ONG - T ape 1. Load a blank cassette in T ape Deck 1. 2. Load a Singing Machine or similar multiplex tape or any other pre-recorded tape into T ape Deck 2. 3. S tart T ape Deck 2 by pressing PLA Y Button. 4. Press both RECORD and PLA Y Buttons of T ape Deck 1 at the same time. The combined output of your voice and the playback of [...]

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    Warning: Your TV set and the recording studio should be kept at least 6 ft. away from each other. Otherwise, distortion may occur on the TV screen. 8 CONNECTIONS - SING ALONG WITH A VID EO CASSETTE AUX OUT AUX IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ( CONNECT FOR RECORDING ) ( L or R ) AMPLIFIER LOUDSPEAKERS VIDEO IN ( MUST CONNECT ) VHS AUX OUT AUX IN[...]

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    9 SPECIFICA TIONS Recording System -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DC Bias Erasing System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magnetic Erase Fast Forward & Rewind ---------------------------------------------------------------150 seconds ( C60 ) F[...]

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    The Singing Machine Co., Inc. 6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. 7A Coconut Creek, FL 33073-9902, U.S.A. TEL: (954)596-1000 FAX: (954)596-2000 PRINTED IN CHINA visit our website : www.singingmachine.com[...]