The Singing Machine STVG-500 Owner's Manual

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STVG-500

COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS

WITH BUILT-IN TV KARAOKE CENTER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this unit.

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The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

WARNINGS

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

Warnings:

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This CD player employs a laser light beam.

Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

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The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product's case.

CAUTION

This compact disc player is classified as a

CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear panel.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are i n c l u d e d i n t h e l i t e r a t u r e accompanying this product.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

DRIPPING WARNING

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

VENTILATION WARNING

The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use.

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

4.

Follow instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior only. Do NOT attempt to clean the inside.

6.

Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.

Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.

Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

11.

Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product may be equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.

Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.

Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

15.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure:

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.

Object and Liquid Entry - 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.

20.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22.

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.

Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25.

Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

26.

Nonuse Periods - Unplug the product’s power cord when you will not use it for an extended period.

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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 Machine that you have. The following are some brief explanations of karaoke terms:

Echo:

Echo adds depth and resonance to a singer's voice, without affecting the music. This echo is produced by creating minor controlled feedback in the singer's voice.

Multiplex:

Our multiplex recordings contain 2 copies of the same song. One version is a stereo recording of the song without the lead singer. The second version is recorded with the music and background vocals on the left channel and the lead singer recorded on the right channel. This

‘split track’ recording allows you to control the volume of the lead singer by adjusting the balance control. You can sing a duet with the lead singer or use the lead singer as a guide as you learn the song, gradually fading them out with the balance control until you are able to sing the song on your own.

Auto Voice Control (AVC):

When the AVC function is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals on the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated. This useful function is used primarily during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that the AVC function only works with multiplex recording and not with standard audio recordings.

Pitch Control:

This function controls pitch of music by controlling the speed at which a cassette tape plays back. By increasing the speed of the tape, the music sounds higher (sharp). By slowing the tape speed, the music sounds lower (flat).

Key Controller:

Key Controller changes the key of the CD/CDG music (+ or - steps) to adjust to the singer’s voice.

CDG:

This is an acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics. You will also see variations CD+G, and

CD+Graphics. This is a regular audio CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous to music. In laymen's terms, CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video).

In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the lyrics in synch with music. In most cases, CDG software displays lyrics which change color as they are to be sung. A regular television is all that is required to display CDG lyrics.

NOTE - CDG is a particular type of compact disc encoding system that is different from VCD or

DVD. Your Singing Machine can decode standard audio compact discs and CDG discs. It will not read VCD or DVD encoded discs.

Standard audio discs and cassette tapes will not display lyrics on your TV. Audio CDs do not contain the software necessary to display lyrics.

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INTRODUCTION

Your STVG-500 Compact Disc + Graphics with Built-In TV 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 speakers.

This Karaoke Center is easy to use, yet full of features with a compact design. After just a few simple instructions, you will become an expert. Before you use your STVG-500, please glance through this manual to familiarize yourself with all the features available and the sections of the manual that describe their operation. Next, go to the section for the specific operation you wish to perform.

For your easy reference, listed here are some of the main features of this Karaoke Center:

Lyrics on TV screen - displays the lyrics with the tempo of music when playing CD+G discs.

Auto Voice Control - lets you replace the original singer's voice with your own voice when any prerecorded, multiplex karaoke disc or tape is played. To activate, just rotate Mic Volume to a comfortable listening level, and Auto Voice Control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.

Balance Control - lets you adjust the balance between the prerecorded original singer's voice and the music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.

Echo Control - lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.

Master Volume Control - lets you turn the volume control clockwise or counter-clockwise until desired volume level is obtained.

Multiple Karaoke music center - it plays audio Compact Discs, CD+Graphics discs and cassette tapes.

Built-In Speaker - lets you share the music with your family or friends.

Auxiliary Output Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an equalizer/booster or a PA system.

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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10

11

12

13

14

15

16

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ON SCREEN LYRICS

STVG-500

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25

26

27

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

28

29

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31

32

33

34

35

FRONT VIEW

1.

3.

4.

LED Display

5.

REPEAT Indicator

2.

PROGRAM Indicator

MONITOR

CD Door

13. PITCH Control

14. BALANCE Control

25. AUTO VOICE CONTROL

26. Cassette Door

15. MASTER Volume Control 27. MIC Volume Control

16. Model Number

17. Loudspeakers

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PLAY/PAUSE Indicator 18. PLAY/PAUSE Button

28. MIC 2 Jack

29. MIC 1 Jack

30. PAUSE Button

7.

CD Door OPEN Button 19. STOP Button

8.

CDG Indicator 20. SKIP Buttons

31. STOP/EJECT Button

32. FAST FORWARD Button

9.

POWER ON Indicator

10. POWER Button

11. FUNCTION SELECT

21. INTRO Button

22. PROGRAM Button

23. REPEAT Button

33. REWIND Button

34. PLAY Button

35. RECORD Button

12. MONITOR ON/OFF 24. ECHO Control

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

REAR VIEW

36. VIDEO IN Jack

37. MIC Holder

38. VERTICAL HOLD Control

39. CONTRAST Control

40. BRIGHTNESS Control

BRIGHT CONTRAST V-HOLD

AUX OUT

L

VIDEO

IN OUT

AUX

IN

L

R

OUT

VIDEO OUT AUX OUT

R

R

MODEL NO.

POWER SOURCE : AC~120V/60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION : 24 W

SERIAL NO.

: STVG-500

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

AC~

120V/60Hz

AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTS

AND ACCESSORIES

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

COMPLIES WITH DHHS RADIATION PERFORMACE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUB. CHAPTER J.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES, OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT

MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CERTIFICATION:

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J OF DHHS REGULATIONS

DANGER:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED, AVOID DIRECT

CAUTION:

HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

SERVICEMAN CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

RAYONNEMENT LASER DANGEREUX SIOUVERT AVEC L ENCLENCHEMENT DE SECURITE AMNULE.

COMPLIES WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC

RULES.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.

PHONE: (954) 596-1000 FAX: (954)596-2000

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AUX IN

L

AUX IN

R

VIDEO

IN

L R

41. VIDEO OUT Jack

42. AC POWER Cord

43. AUX OUT Jacks (L/R)

44. AUX IN Jacks (L/R)

45. MIC Holder

43

44

45

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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 provides a patch cord to give you the option of connecting your STVG-500 to an external audio/sound system and video device. The patch cord has three RCA jacks at each end. White and Red are for left and right audio connections and the yellow is for connecting the video.

Make sure that you have a CDG disc in the Singing Machine and playing when you are making this connection. You will know you have the proper settings on your TV or VCR as soon as you see the Singing Machine logo or lyrics on the screen!

VIDEO CONNECTION

Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the TV screen:

(1) Locate the multicolored patch cords.

(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the Video Out of the back of the Singing Machine.

(3) Connect the other end of the Video Cable (yellow) to the Video Input on your TV or

VCR.

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

VIDEO

IN

AUX

OUT IN

L

R

OUT

REAR VIEW OF TV

R L

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

(Yellow Jack)

VIDEO INPUT

(Yellow Jack)

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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 Machine to either a television or a VCR video input jack, you must specify the source the TV or VCR is to display. Your TV or VCR user guide can tell you how to display the video signal from the ‘Video In’ jack.

If you don’t have the manual for your TV or VCR we suggest calling the TV or VCR manufacturer’s customer service department. Only the manufacturer will be able to tell you very quickly how to configure your TV or VCR to display the video signal coming from the ‘Video

Input’ jack.

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Note: Some projection TV sets do not display the standard blue background used on most

CDGs properly. If the background color is inconsistent or flashing, please try connecting your

Singing Machine to a standard tube television.

COMMON WAYS TO CONFIGURE YOUR TV OR VCR

Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect a video camera, VCR or video game. The Singing Machine is constantly sending the video and audio signals to the 'Video Out' and 'AUX OUT' jacks whenever you play a CDG. So, load a CDG into your Singing Machine before you start making these connections. You will see lyrics on the

TV screen as soon as you get the setup completed correctly.

We refer to TV/VCR because manufacturers use very similar ways to connect TVs and VCRs and you can connect your Singing Machine to a TV, VCR or satellite system. The setup of your

TV/VCR is the most difficult part of making the connection for displaying your Singing Machine lyrics. In most homes, the TV has either a cable connected or antennae in use. Once you connect your Singing Machine to the TV/VCR, you must 'tell' your TV/VCR to display the input from the Singing Machine instead of the usual input from the cable or antennae.

Check your TV/VCR user manual for the easiest way to setup your particular entertainment system. If you don't have your manual you can always call your TV/VCR manufacturer for that information or try hitting their website for online assistance. We've listed below the most common ways of setting up a TV/VCR:

(1) In the setup menu for configuring the TV/VCR there may be an option on 'Input Selection' where you may choose between 'Cable/Ant.', 'Video 1', or 'Video 2' etc. as the input source.

(2) Try looking for a 'Video' channel between the highest channel and the lowest channel on your TV or VCR. (i.e. Between 99 and 2 may be 'VIDEO' or 'INPUT' or 'GAME')

(3) Look for a button on the remote control for the TV/VCR you are connecting to that says

'VIDEO', 'VIDEO 1', 'Game', 'AUX', 'EXT', 'LINE1', 'LINE-IN' or occasionally the 'VCR' button will display the Video input source.

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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

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 of the back of the Singing Machine.

(3) Connect the other end of the Video Cable (yellow) to the Video Output on another video source such as a VCR.

(4) Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to AUX and the MONITOR ON/OFF switch to ON.

(5) Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD Controls at the back of the Singing Machine to have the best picture quality.

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

VIDEO

IN

AUX

OUT IN

REAR VIEW OF VCR

R L

L

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

R

OUT

VIDEO INPUT

(Yellow Jack)

VIDEO OUTPUT

(Yellow Jack)

AUDIO CONNECTION

Connect the STVG-500 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-500. Plug the red end of the patch cord into the red AUX OUT jack on STVG-500. Now connect the other end of the cable’s white (left channel) and red (right channel) plugs to your TV or home stereo system’s ‘AUDIO IN’ or ‘AUX IN’ jacks.

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

REAR VIEW OF TV

AUX

OUT IN

R L

L

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

R

AUX OUTPUT

L

(White Jack)

AUX OUTPUT

R

(Red Jack)

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AUDIO INPUT

R

(Red Jack)

AUDIO INPUT

L

(White Jack)

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR INPUT

To connect another audio source (such as a Tuner, an AV 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.

REAR VIEW OF

SINGING MACHINE

AUX

OUT IN

L

ANOTHER

AUDIO COMPONENT

R L

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

R

AUX INPUT

R

(Red Jack)

AUX INPUT

L

(White Jack)

AUDIO OUTPUT

R

(Red Jack)

AUDIO OUTPUT

L

(White Jack)

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CD OR CD+G OPERATION

PREPARATION

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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.

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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.

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Never use chemicals, such as record cleaning sprays, antistatic sprays or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean compact discs. These chemicals will permanently damage the plastic surface of the disc.

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Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward. Compact discs can be played on only one side.

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To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

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Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches.

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To prevent warping the disc, do not expose it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperatures for extended periods of time.

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Do not apply paper or write anything on either side of the disc. The inks used in some felt-tips pens may damage the surfaces of the disc.

PLAYING CD OR CD+G DISC

Reminders:

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Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your STVG-500, TV or audio system to a comfortable level.

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Adjust MIC/ECHO/BALANCE controls as needed to achieve the desired mix of music and vocals through your TV or sound system.

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Do not press the disc cover of the CD compartment while it’s playing.

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Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc tray. Foreign objects can damage the unit.

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Do not apply excessive force to disc cover.

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Only place one disc on the disc tray at a time.

TURNING POWER ON/OFF

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To turn on the Karaoke center, press the POWER button, the POWER ON LED Indicator will light up.

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To turn off the system, press the POWER button again, the POWER ON LED Indicator will turn off.

FUNCTION SELECT

Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to CD+G.

LOADING A DISC

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Press the CD door OPEN button to open the CD compartment door. Place a disc in the compartment with the printing side facing upward and the shiny side facing down.

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Press the CLOSE point (for CD door) again to close the CD compartment. The LED window will display total number of track. (If no disc is loaded, it will display “ ”).

(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 18 if a disc is loaded but the total tracks do not appear.)

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CD OR CD+G OPERATION

PLAY/PAUSE MODE

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To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the first track [ ] and the PLAY/PAUSE

LED Indicator will be displayed.

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To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the PLAY/PAUSE LED Indicator will flash.

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To resume play, press this button again.

MONITOR ON/OFF

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Set MONITOR ON/OFF switch to ON if you want to display a CDG lyrics on the Singing

Machine’s monitor.

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Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD Controls at the back of the

Singing Machine to have the best picture quality.

STOP MODE

If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. (The total number of tracks will be shown on the LED window).

SKIP PLAY (For both CD and CDG discs)

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During STOP mode, you can skip up or down to your desired track number by pressing a

SKIP button( - SKIP - ).

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To resume playing the selected song, press PLAY/PAUSE button.

SEARCH (For audio CD disc only)

When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP button ( -SKIP- ), the CD will search at high speed in the forward or backward direction. Normal play will continue when you release the button.

REPEAT PLAY

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To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once, the REPEAT LED

Indicator will flash, then activate the PLAY/PAUSE button.

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To repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice, the REPEAT LED Indicator will light up.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin.

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To clear the repeat function. Press the REPEAT button again, the REPEAT LED Indicator will turn off.

PROGRAM PLAY

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Use the PROGRAM button to program and play back songs in a pre-selected order.

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Programming should be done in the STOP mode only. Press the PROGRAM button until its

PROGRAM LED flashes, number [ ] will also display. Press SKIP buttons ( - SKIP - ) to select a desired track and press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same steps up to a maximum of 19 tracks.

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Press PLAY/PAUSE button when you have completed programming and you are ready to start singing.

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To clear all the programmed memories, press STOP button.

INTRO PLAY

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Press the INTRO button once, each track as an introduction.

then press PLAY. The CD player will play up to 10 seconds

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Press the INTRO button again to stop intro scan play.

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CASSETTE OPERATION

LOADING AND UNLOADING CASSETTES

Follow these steps to load and unload cassettes:

1. Press STOP/EJECT button (9).

2. Insert cassette with desired side facing you, tape surface down. Avoid touching tape.

3. Close cassette holder/tape cover.

To ensure firm locking of cassette holder/ tape covers, please press the cassette door(s) at the center point (or the maximum right position) until a ‘click’ sound is heard.

Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button (9), remove cassette and close cover.

PLAYBACK

1. Turn on POWER (1)

2. Set FUNCTION SELECT switch (2) to TAPE.

3. Load cassette into the cassette compartment.

4. Depress PLAY button (10).

5. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (5), and BALANCE

(4) controls to your pleasure.

6. To stop the tape, press STOP/EJECT button

(9) on that Deck once. (A second pressing will eject the tape.) Or, when a tape reaches its end, that deck will automatically stop and its

PLAY button (10) will be released.

MICROPHONES/ECHO/PITCH

When either or both microphones are plugged into the Microphone Jacks (8), their output is mixed with the playback from cassette tapes.

Adjust Mic Volume (7) for best balance between playback and microphone levels.

Adjust ECHO (6) to add depth and richness to vocals, and PITCH (3) to control the speed of cassette playback.

SING ALONG - Tape

1. Follow instructions for PLAYBACK.

2. Follow instructions for MICROPHONES/

ECHO/PITCH.

3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (5), ECHO (6) and

PITCH (3) Controls. Your voice will be combined with the playback output and will be heard through the loudspeaker.

4. With Singing Machine or similar multiplex cassettes, you can sing duets along with the recorded artist and background music. Or by turning the BALANCE Control (4), you can eliminate the vocal track and do a solo performance with the background music.

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CASSETTE OPERATION

RECORDING SING ALONG - CD or CDG PUBLIC ADDRESS - Using a Microphone disc (Audio only, Video is not possible)

The STVG-500 can be used as a PA(Public

1. Load a blank cassette.

Address System), you can sing along with

2. Load a Si nging Ma chine or s imilar PRE-RECORDED TAPE, CD or auxiliary multiples CD/CDG disc or any other prer e c o r d e d k a r a o k e d i s c i n t o C D input from a music component.

compartment.

3. Rotate PITCH control to central position.

4. Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to

Public Address (PA) Operation Procedures.

1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of the MIC input jacks.

CD+G. Press SKIP to the desired track 2. Press the POWER button to turn the unit number you wish to record from.

on.

5. Press PLAY to start playback on the CD 3. Switch the FUNCTION SELECT to TAPE. player. Press both RECORD and PLAY Rotate the MIC VOLUME control to central

Buttons at the same time to begin position.

recording. The combined output of your 4. Move the ON/OFF switch located on the voice and the playback of CD or CDG sound track will be recorded on the blank tape.

Microphone to ON position and speak or sing to the Microphone. The Microphone sensitivity and loudness could be adjusted as required by turning the MIC VOLUME control and/or the MASTER VOLUME control.

5. To add depth or ambiance to your voice, adjust the ECHO control until the desired effect is obtained.

NOTE: To prevent feedback or whistling from occurring, please be sure that the microphone is not too close to the

STVG-500 unit.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

POWER SWITCH

After using the STVG-500, turn off the power by pressing the POWER button.

CLEANING THE UNIT

To clean the exterior of the unit, simply wipe with a soft clean cloth moistened with plain lukewarm water.

NOTE

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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.

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M a g n e t s o r m a g n e t i z e d o b j e c t s should not be placed near tape heads.

CLEANING TAPE HEAD

When the tape is running, magnetic tape residue, powder and dust naturally accumulate on the tape deck heads, capstan and pinch roller, when they become too dirty, you will find:

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Sound quality deteriorates.

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The output sound level drops

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The previous recording is not completely erased.

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Recording is not performed satisfactorily.

T h e r e f o r e , f o r c o n t i n u e d h i g h performance from the cassette section, periodically clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans whenever an accumulation of dust and red-brown oxide particles is noticed. To do this open the cassette compartments. Carefully rub each head (4,5), pinch roller (3) and capstan (2) with a cotton swab (1) moistened with isopropyl alcohol or special head-cleaning fluid.

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COMPACT DISC

Handling Disc

Although the music tracks in the disc are covered with a protective layer, it is still advisable to treat the disc carefully.

Ensure that you always pick up discs by the edge, and put them back in their holders immediately after use.

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.

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Proprietary tape head cleaners are available from most HI-FI retail outlets.

CASSETTE DECK CARE

Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain lukewarm water and wrung dry. Never use benzol, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners since these could damage the finish or your unit. It is important that no liquid reaches the inside of the unit.

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N O T E : D o n o t u s e t h e d e t e r g e n t o r a b r a s i v e cleaning agents, for they can damage the disc.

CD PLAYER

The player mechanism is fitted with selflubricating bearing and must not be oiled or greased.

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.

PROBLEM

No power when

POWER is on.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power plug connection at the AC outlet.

SOLUTION

Insert the power plug into the AC outlet.

No power when plugged in.

The AC outlet may not have power.

Check the outlet with a working lamp or other electrical appliance.

Volume control is set to minimum.

Turn up the volume.

Volume control on TV set/PA system is set to minimum.

Turn up the volume at TV/PA system.

No sound.

TV set/PA system power is

OFF.

AUX OUT jacks not connected.

The wrong function is selected.

Disc is inserted upside down.

Disc is dirty.

Turn on the power at TV/PA system.

Follow directions on page 11 for

‘Audio Connection’.

Select the correct function.

Insert disc correctly.

Wipe clean with soft cloth.

Disc is scratched.

CD PLAYER cannot work normally or

¢ ¢, ¢ ¢ , or ¢ ¢ are displayed.

Disc is warped.

A nonstandard disc is inserted.

Use a new disc.

Use a new disc.

Only use discs bearing standard logo as described on page 13.

Moisture has formed inside the CD deck.

Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let it dry out.

Singing Machine needs to be reset.

Source Selection on your stereo is not set properly.

Unplug machine for 30 seconds.

No sound - If audio is going through home stereo.

Improper Connection to stereo system or PA.

Select AUX IN as the source for your home stereo.

Follow direction on page 11 for connecting to a home stereo system.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

No sound - If audio is going through TV or

VCR.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Source Selection on TV or

VCR is not correct.

SOLUTION

Follow directions on page 9 for

‘Video Connection’.

CASSETTE

Unsteady tape sound.

Cannot record.

Recorded tape sound is distorted.

No song lyrics appear on screen.

Picture is jumping up.

Dirty capstan.

Clean capstan.

Irregular cassette tape winding.

Replace tape.

Pitch knob may be in wrong position.

Adjust Pitch knob.

The erasure prevention tabs are broken out.

Replace tape or cover tab openings with adhesive tape.

Play button and Record When recording, make sure that button were not pressed both the Record and Play buttons down simultaneously.

are pressed down at the same time.

Dirty head.

Clean capstan.

Faulty cassette tape.

Replace tape.

Video cable is not connected properly to the TV.

Connect the video cable to the

Singing Machine’s VIDEO OUT and to the TV VIDEO IN.

Source selector on TV is not set to VIDEO.

Using your TV Remote to select

VIDEO input.

TV does not have video line input.

A CDG is loaded but the

CDG indicator is not lit.

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” on page 9.

Check the disc to be sure it is a

CDG. (See page 5 for details)

Check disc to be sure it is clean.

(See page 17 for cleaning instructions.)

VERTICAL HOLD Control is not set correctly.

Adjust the VERTICAL HOLD

Control.

Please call customer Service at 954-596-1000 option 2 if the Trouble Shooting Guide information doesn’t correct your problem.

Servicing of a Singing Machine by an unauthorized repair facility will void your warranty. The

Singing Machine cannot guarantee future repairs on machines that have been tampered with by unauthorized personnel.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION:

OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

CD PLAYER SECTION:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO

WOW AND FLUTTER

D - A CONVERSION

NUMBER OF PROGRAMS

SAMPLING SYSTEM

MONITOR SECTION

5 WATTS (RMS)

8 ohms

100 Hz - 20KHz

50 dB

IMMEASURABLE

1-BIT DAC

19 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING

8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING

5.5” TV MONITOR

NTSC, PAL 2 SYSTEM

220 LINE RESOLUTION

CASSETTE DECK SECTION:

WOW AND FLUTTER

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

TAPE SPEED

MICROPHONE

POWER SECTION:

(Where applicable)

DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)

WEIGHT

ACCESSORIES

0.35% (WRMS)

125Hz - 6.3 KHz (+/- 5dB)

4.75cm/sec.

-74 dB 600OHM IMPEDANCE WITH

Æ6.3mm DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

AC~110V-120V/60Hz or

AC~220V-240V/50Hz

19.3 x 12.7 x 9.2 Inches / 49.5 x 32.6 x 23.5 cm

15.4 Lbs / 7.0 Kgs

1. Pre-recorded Karaoke CD+G disc

2. AV Cable

3. Dynamic Microphone

Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation.

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LIMITED WARRANTY 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 when said product is returned at customer expense within the warranty period. THIS

WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND

REINSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT.

This warranty does not apply to any product damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, fire, water, lightning or other acts of God, or any parts or service furnished by anyone else. The warranty does not cover cartons, carrying cases, batteries, broken or damaged cabinets, or any other items used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to defect in the product. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or Re-manufactured units or units sold outside the SMC distribution channel.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS IS

THE COMPLETE WARRANTY AND NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS VALID. SOME

STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR

AN EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO

THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, please call us at (954) 596-1000 option 2 and we will give you information on how to obtain repair services.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE ON WARRANTY UNITS, the unit must be sent prepaid by insured parcel post or UPS to the SMC service center address. To establish your eligibility for free repair or replacement, YOU MUST INCLUDE a note explaining how the unit is defective, the street address and your phone number we should use for shipping, AND attach a

COPY of your proof of purchase showing the unit is within the 90 day warranty.

SERVICE CENTER: THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY

303 W. Artesia Blvd.

Compton, CA 90220-5525

USA

The Singing Machine Company, Inc.

6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A7, Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, USA.

TEL: (954) 596-1000 FAX: (954) 596-2000

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.singingmachine.com

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