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The Singing Machine SMG-138 manual

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    SMG-138 COMP ACT DISC + GRAPHICS KARAOKE SYSTEM 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 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 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 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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    INTRODUCTION Your SMG-138 Compact Disc + Graphics Karaoke System 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 System is easy to use, yet full of features with a compact desig[...]

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    7 CONTROL LOCA TIONS FRONT VIEW 1. CD Door 15. MIC 2 Jack 2. REPEAT LED Indicator 16. ECHO Volume Control 3. PROGRAM LED Indicator 17. MIC Holder 4. Model Number 18. REPEAT Button 5. LED Display 19. INTRO Button 6. PLAY/P AUSE LED Indicator 20. PROGRAM Button 7. CDG LED Indicator 21. MASTER Volume Control 8. CD Door OPEN Lid 22. AUTO VOICE CONTROL [...]

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    8 CONTROL LOCA TIONS REAR VIEW 28. AUX IN Jack (L) 32. DC Jack (12V) 29. AUX OUT Jack (L) 33. AUX IN Jack (R) 30. AUX OUT Jack (R) 34. AC POWER Cord 31. VIDEO OUT Jack 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 VIDEO OUT AUX OUT L MODEL NO. : SMG-138 POWER SOURCE : AC~ POWER CONSUMPTION : SERIAL NO. AC~ AUX OUT AUX IN DC12V R L R L WARNING: AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTS AND ACCE[...]

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    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. A DC jack is provided for external DC power for use in a car, bo[...]

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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 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 Ma[...]

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    11 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the SMG-138 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 input jack on the SMG-138. Plug the red end of the patch cord into the red input jack on the SMG-138. Now connect the other end of the cab[...]

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    12 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. ! Nev[...]

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    13 CD OR CD+G OPERATION PLAY/P AUSE MODE T o start playing, press the PLAY/P AUSE button, the first track [ ] and the PLAY/P AUSE LED Indicator will be displayed. 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 pressed in [...]

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    14 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 cleaning agents, for [...]

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    15 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/P A system. Turn on[...]

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    16 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. Ref[...]

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    17 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 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 100 Hz - 20KHz 50 dB IMMEASURABLE 1-BIT DAC 19 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING 8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING MICROPHONE -74dB 600O[...]

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    NOTES 18[...]

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    The Singing Machine Company , Inc. 6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A7, Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, USA. TEL: (954) 596-1000 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 N[...]