The Singing Machine SDL485BK Instruction manual

SDL366

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

Warnings

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The Caution marking is located on the bottom panel.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

ATTENTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this product.

DRIPPING WARNING: This product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and 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.

SAFETY VERIFICATION: This device is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The rating information is located at the bottom of the unit.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

This device complies with Industry Canada Iicense-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Important Safety Information

1. Read these Instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with water, such as a vase, on the apparatus.

16. The AC mains plug is used as the power disconnect device and it should remain readily accessible and operable during intended use. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from power, the mains plug should be completely removed from the AC outlet socket.

17. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or other heat sources.

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Included

Please make sure the following items are included.

Main Unit

AC Adapter Wired Interactive Microphone

Manual

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Singing Machine Flash Drive

Location of Controls (Top/Front)

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1. Cradle

2. MASTER VOLUME Control

3. ON/OFF Button

4. MIC VOL + Button

5. ECHO + Button

6. VOCAL Button

7. BLUETOOTH Pairing Button

8. ECHO – Button

9. MIC VOL – Button

10. LIGHT MODE Button

11. Remote Sensor

12. SD Card Slot (for Record only)

13. SMC USB Slot

14. Function Indicator

15. FUNCTION Button

16. Bluetooth Indicator

17. MENU Button

18. Navigation UP 5 Button

19. Navigation RIGHT  Button

20. Navigation LEFT  Button

21. Navigation DOWN  Button

22. ENTER/ Button

23. RECORD n

Button

24. MIC 2 Jack

25. MIC 1 Jack

26. Lights

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Location of Controls (Rear)

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2

3 5

1. MIC 1 Holder

2. HDMI Jack

3. DC IN Jack

4. MIC 2 Holder

5. LINE IN Jack

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Location of Controls (Interactive Microphone)

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2

1. Mic ON/OFF Switch

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3. Navigation Buttons

4. ENTER/ Button

5. Battery Compartment (Rear)

6. Remote Transmitter (Rear)

1. Right Tower Speaker Jack 4. HDMI Jack

2. Left Tower Speaker Jack 5. LINE IN Jack

3. AC Power Cord

Location of Controls (Playback Display)

Playback Status

Song Title Song

Elapsed Time

Song

Total Time

Current

Playlist Lead Vocal Status

Record

Status

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Master Volume: 0-20

Echo Control: 0-8

Connection

Connecting the Microphone(s)

1 2

Microphones:

Connect a microphone into Mic jack 1 u as well as Mic jack 2 v (when desired).

Note: Do not drop or tap the Mic as damage to the Mic or speakers may occur.

Do not twirl the microphone by cord as it will cause damage to the encased wiring.

Connection

Connecting the Unit to a TV

HDMI Jack (Out)

Rear of External TV

HDMI Jack (In)

HDMI IN 1 2

HDMI Cable

To output the video, lyrics and audio to your TV, perform the following steps:

Plug the HDMI cable (not included) into the HDMI Jack on the back of the unit. Plug the other end of the

HDMI cable into the HDMI input on your TV.

Notes:

• This unit can be used with or without a TV, but it is highly recommended to use a TV in order to utilize all the features.

• Also refer to the TV’s or external unit’s User Guide.

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HDMI Jack (Out)

Rear of External TV

HDMI Jack (In)

HDMI IN 1 2

Connection

Connecting to AC Power

HDMI Cable

1

Insert the AC power cord into a conveniently located

AC outlet having 120V AC,

60Hz .

Note:

Make all connections before connecting to AC power.

Changing the Microphone’s Battery

CR2025

When performance suffers, change the batteries as follows:

1

Unscrew the Battery

Compartment Screw and remove the door.

2

Replace battery with

CR2025 button cell battery.

3

Replace Battery

Compartment and screw.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Warning – Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

2. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

3. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

6. Remove batteries promptly if consumed.

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Singing Machine USB Flash Drive

Included with the system is a

Singing Machine USB Flash

Drive which is used for storing

Karaoke songs as well as recordings from this unit.

There are two songs included on the

Singing Machine USB Flash

Drive but you can access the

Karaoke Store for many more songs. Just follow the Welcome

Kit Instructions!

Inserting the USB Flash Drive or an SD Card

Before you insert the

Singing

Machine USB Flash Drive, make sure to remove it from its stand which will reveal the USB plug.

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Insert it into the USB slot on the unit with the face towards the top of the unit. If you would like to have more memory capacity for the recording function, you can insert an SD Card with up to

32 GB (not included) to store the recorded files as well.

Note: If both an SD Card and a

USB Flash Drive are inserted, the unit will automatically record onto the SD card.

Karaoke Store

PC Installation

The Karaoke Store application can be installed on Microsoft Windows computers running

Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 or higher. The Karaoke Store application requires connection to the Internet (a high-speed connection is recommended).

1

Insert the

Singing Machine USB

Flash Drive into a powered USB slot on your computer.

2

Double click the file named,

“Karaoke_Store_Win_Setup”.

3

Follow the online instructions to install the software on your computer.

4

After installing, open your Program’s folder and open the Karaoke Store folder.

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Double click Karaoke Store to open the software.

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On this page you can now sign up and enter your code for 10 free downloads and then download them to your computer and/or USB drive for playing on your new Singing

Machine!

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Karaoke Store

Mac Installation

The Karaoke Store application can be installed on Apple Macintosh computers running OS X

10.8 and higher. The Karaoke Store application requires connection to the Internet (a highspeed connection is recommended).

1

Insert the

Singing Machine USB

Flash Drive into a powered USB slot on your computer.

2

Double click the file named,

“Karaoke_Store_Mac_Setup.pkg”.

3

Follow the online instructions to install the software on your computer.

4

After installing, open your

Application’s folder and open the

Stingray Karaoke Store folder.

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Double click Karaoke Store App to open the software.

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On this page you can now sign up and enter your code for 10 free downloads and then download them to your computer and/or USB drive for playing on your new Singing

Machine!

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Operation

Microphone Remote Operation

The Microphone is also a remote control that can be used to control the unit. See below for instructions on using the Microphone Remote.

It is very important to point the remote’s sensor at the unit’s remote sensor (see illustration).

This Microphone Remote’s buttons will operate the same way as the main unit’s ENTER,

Navigation and MENU buttons. When a step says to press one of these buttons, you can use the unit or the Microphone Remote.

To turn the Microphone On, slide the ON/OFF switch u to the ON position.

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Operation

Light Mode

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There are four Light modes.

Repeatedly press the LIGHT MODE button to select a mode as follows:

Light Mode 1: The unit will light up with random colors and patterns.

Light Mode 2: The unit will light up with set colors (Green = low, Red = mid, Blue

= high) depending on the music being played or the live singing performance.

The louder the music/singing, the higher the light.

Light Mode 3: The unit will light up with random colors depending on the music being played or the live singing performance. The louder the music/ singing, the higher the light.

Light Mode 4: The light effects will be turned off.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB

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Connect the unit as described previously; it should be connected to a TV (see page 6). Press the

ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.

2

Remove the provided Singing

Machine flash drive from its stand to reveal the USB plug. Insert it into the

USB slot on the unit so it faces upward.

Note: The Singing Machine flash drive has an 8GB capacity (the actual capacity may vary slightly).

3

The USB mode will be selected by default; press the

ENTER

button to enter the USB mode; the Function indicator will light blue. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the Function indicator lights blue to select the USB mode.

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Notes:

• The USB mode cannot be accessed until a flash drive is inserted.

• A loading icon will appear on the external screen when the system is loading the songs.

Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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Use the

Navigation 5 Up and 

Down buttons to navigate through the list of songs that you have previously downloaded on your USB.

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Press the

ENTER

button to start the playback. The HD karaoke video will play on the external screen.

Press the

ENTER

button during playback to pause the song.

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Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

MASTER VOLUME

control.

Note:

If connected to a TV, also control the volume with the TV’s volume control.

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Connect the microphone(s) as shown on page 6. Slide the Remote/Mic’s

ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

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Adjust the

MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this will increase the volume of connected microphone(s).

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Press

ECHO +/- buttons to add an echo effect to your voice. The higher the number, the more echo effect.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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VOCAL: To sing with the lead singer on the recording press the

VOCAL button; “ ” will appear at the top right of the TV screen).

To listen to music only, press the VOCAL button again; “

” will appear over the Lead Vocal

Status icon.

Note: The song must be recorded with separate vocals that is downloaded (aka multiplex recording) in order to utilize the

Lead Vocal function.

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SKIP: Advance or go back one track by pressing the

Navigation Right or  Left button.

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TO ADVANCE ON THE TRACK:

During playback, press and hold the Navigation Right or Left

 button to move forward or backward. When you release the button, normal playback will resume.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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RECORDING YOUR SINGING:

To record your singing as well as the music, press the

RECORD button; recording will begin and the record icon at the top right corner of the monitor will display red.

When done recording, press the

RECORD button again; the Record icon will stop blinking red.

Notes:

• If an SD card is installed, the recorded audio file will record on it. If no SD card is present, the recorded audio file will record onto the

USB drive.

• The recorded audio file will be named starting with the Karaoke song title.

• See page 23 to play back your recorded files.

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SEARCHING BY ARTIST OR TITLE:

While in the USB menu, select

Search

using the

Navigation Left and



Right buttons, then press the

ENTER

button. The alphabet will appear at the bottom of the TV screen. Select the desired starting letter using the

MASTER VOLUME control, then press the

ENTER

button to select it. A list of songs that meet the criteria will appear. Use the

Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons to navigate through the list of songs, then press the

ENTER

button to play your selection, or select the next letter the same way.

Note:

You can search up to six letters; after the sixth letter the search will reset.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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SEARCHING BY GENRE, ARTIST

or TITLE: To filter by Genre, Artist or Title, select the

Genre, Artist, or

Title using the Navigation  left and  right buttons, then press the

ENTER

button. The alphabet will appear at he bottom of the TV screen; select the desired starting letter using the

MASTER VOLUME control, then press the

ENTER

button to select it. A list of songs that meet the criteria will appear. Use the

Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons to navigate through the list of songs then press the

ENTER

button to play your selection, or select the next letter the same way.

Note:

You can search up to six letters. After the sixth letter the search will reset.

Add Added

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CREATING THE PLAYLIST: To create a personalized playlist, select a song using the

Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons, then scroll to the

Playlist

column (

Add) using the Navigation



Right or  Left button. Press the

ENTER

button to confirm the operation; “Added” will appear. Repeat this step to add more songs.

Notes:

• The personalized Playlist will be kept even if the unit is turned on and off.

• You can always edit your Playlist after you create it by selecting a song that was added and pressing the

ENTER

button again;

“Added” will change to “Add”.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

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USING THE PLAYLIST: To play your previously created playlist, select

Playlist using the

Navigation  Right and 

Left buttons, then press the

ENTER

button; the row under Playlist will be highlighted. Select the desired selection using the

Navigation  Right and 

Left buttons as follows:

TO PLAY ALL: Select Play All and then press the

ENTER

button to play back all of the Playlist songs. (See below to add favorites.)

PRIORITY:

a. Select priority and then navigate down to the song you want to prioritize. b. Press the Navigation  Right button and the numbers will change to 0001,

0002 etc. According to the numbers displayed the songs will be listed in that order from top to bottom. c. After setting all songs on your priority list press the MENU button then the play list will be highlighted. d. Use the

Navigation  Down button to select the first song and press the

ENTER

button to start the playback of all songs on the play list e. To change the Priority list, navigate up and down to select the songs you want to play in the order you desire.

REMOVE: Select Remove and then select a song to remove using the

Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons.

Press the

ENTER

button; the song will be deleted from the playlist.

RM ALL: To remove the whole Playlist, select RM ALL and then press the

ENTER

button; the whole Playlist will be deleted.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the USB (Continued)

<PLAY ALL>

<RM ALL>

<PRIORITY>

<REMOVE>

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CREATING FAVORITES: To create a favorite playlist, select a song using the

Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons, then scroll to the

Favorite

column using the

Navigation  Right or  Left button. Press the

ENTER

button to confirm the operation; the icon will turn from white to blue.

Repeat this step to add more songs.

Notes:

• The Favorites will be stored even if the unit is turned on and off.

• You can always edit Favorites after you create them by selecting a song that was added and pressing the

ENTER

button again; it will change from blue to white.

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USING THE PLAYLIST: To play or edit your previously created Favorite playlist, you can use the

Navigation 

Right and  Left buttons to select the

Favorite tag. Then press the

ENTER

button to show the favorites list.

Perform the same steps as shown in the USING THE PLAYLIST section on the previous page to play and edit the

Favorite playlist.

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Press the unit off.

ON/OFF button to turn the

Note:

When in the Menu screen, press the MENU button to change categories; i.e. to select the

Playlist column while in the Artist column, etc.

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device

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Connect the unit as described previously.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.

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Press the Navigation Right or  Left button to select the Bluetooth mode, then press the

ENTER

button; the

Function indicator will light yellow. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the Function indicator lights yellow to select the Bluetooth mode.

The Bluetooth indicator will blink as the unit automatically searches for and pairs a previously paired Bluetooth device (if previously paired). If no previously paired devices are present, “Please connect your

Music Device” will appear in the display.

Note: You can also press the BLUETOOTH button to disconnect any paired devices in order to pair another device.

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Turn on your device’s Bluetooth option in settings to search for a discoverable device with a Bluetooth signal. Select

“ Singing Machine” from the device results on the Bluetooth menu.

Note: Also refer to the user manual of your

Bluetooth device for detailed instructions.

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The Bluetooth indicator will light solid, a tone will sound and the monitor will display ”Your Music Device is connected”.

Notes:

• If your Bluetooth prompts you for a passcode during the pairing process, please enter “0000” to connect.

• On some Bluetooth devices, once pairing is complete, select your Bluetooth device as

“Use as Audio Device” or similar.

• If connection is lost after successful pairing, check to make sure the distance between speaker and Bluetooth-enabled device does not exceed 30 ft/10 meters.

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)

Note: You can view the lyrics on your mobile device/tablet and get more songs by downloading the “ The Singing Machine Mobile Karaoke App”; see the Welcome Kit for full instructions and to get your ten free downloads.

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You can control your Bluetooth device to start the music playback OR press the

ENTER

button to start playback.

Press the

ENTER

button during playback to pause the song.

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Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control on this unit as well as the Volume on your

Bluetooth device.

Note: If connected to a TV, you can adjust the TV’s volume as well.

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Connect the microphone(s) as shown on page 6. Slide the Mic’s ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

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Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of the connected microphone(s).

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Press the ECHO +/- buttons to add an echo effect to your voice. The higher the number, the more echo effect.

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SKIP: Advance or go back one track by pressing the Navigation  Right or 

Left button.

Note: Pairing remains intact when the unit and/or your Bluetooth device is taken out of communication range. An active connection will be re-established when your Bluetooth device returns within range. When the unit is turned on again, it will automatically try to reconnect with the most recently paired

Bluetooth device.

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Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)

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RECORD YOUR VOCAL

PERFORMANCE:

To record your singing as well as the music, press the

RECORD button. Recording will begin and the record icon at the bottom right corner of the TV display will blink red and blue.

When done recording, press the

RECORD button again; the Record icon will stop blinking.

Notes:

• If an SD card is inserted, the recorded audio file will record onto it. If no SD card is present, then the recorded audio file will record onto the USB drive.

• The recorded audio file will be named with the “BT” prefix.

• See page 23 to play back your recorded files.

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Press the

ON/OFF button to turn the unit off.

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You can always place your

Bluetooth device on the attached cradle after it is paired.

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Operation

Playing Songs from the Recorded Files

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Connect the unit as described previously. Press the

ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.

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Press the

Navigation Right or 

Left button to select the Recordings mode and press the

ENTER

button to continue; the Function indicator will light red. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the

Function indicator lights red to select the Recordings mode.

Notes:

• The Recording mode cannot be entered unless a USB flash drive or SD card is inserted.

• A loading icon

will appear when the system is loading the files.

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Use the Navigation 5 Up and  Down buttons to navigate through the list of recorded files that you have previously recorded on your USB or SD Card.

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Press the

ENTER

button to start the recorded audio file playback. Press the

ENTER

button during playback to pause the file.

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Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control.

Operation

Playing Songs from the Recorded Files (Continued)

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You can sing along with your previously recorded song. Simply connect the microphone(s) as shown on page 6. Slide the Mic’s

ON/OFF

switch to the ON position.

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Adjust the

MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this will increase the volume of connected microphone(s).

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Press

ECHO +/- buttons to add an echo effect to your voice. The higher the number, the more echo effect.

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<USB> <SD>

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To switch between USB or SD (if both are inserted), select

Memory using the

Navigation  Right and 

Left buttons, then press the

ENTER

button. Press the

Navigation 

Right or  Left button to cycle from

USB to SD, then press the

ENTER

button to confirm. The playlist order will also update.

Notes:

• You can search for a title using the same procedure as shown on page 18.

• You can set and play a Playlist or

Favorites using the same procedure as shown on page 19.

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Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack

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Connect the unit as described previously. Press the

ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.

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Connect the external unit to the

LINE IN Jack on the rear of this unit.

Connecting an external unit will allow the audio to be played through your

Singing Machine.

Notes:

• It is highly recommended to set the volume on the auxiliary unit to 1/3 or lower to avoid distortion.

• Skipping files/tracks is not possible when using an external device.

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Press the

Navigation  Right or 

Left button to select the Line In mode and press the

ENTER

button to continue; the Function indicator will light green. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the

Function indicator lights green to select the Line In mode. If no external unit is connected, “Please connect your

Music Device” will appear in the TV screen.

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Adjust the volume using the Master

Volume or external device.

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Connect the microphone(s) as shown on page 6. Slide the Mic’s

ON/OFF

switch to the ON position.

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Operation

Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued)

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Adjust the

MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of connected microphone(s).

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Press

ECHO +/- buttons to add an echo effect to your voice. The higher the number, the more echo effect.

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RECORDING YOUR SINGING:

To record your singing as well as the music, press the

RECORD button; recording will begin and the record icon at the bottom right of the TV screen will blink red and blue.

When done recording, press the

RECORD button again; the Record icon will stop blinking.

Notes:

• If an SD card is inserted, the recorded audio file will record on it. If no SD card is present, then the recorded audio file will record onto the USB drive.

• The recorded audio file will be named with the “LINEIN” prefix.

• See page 23 to play back your recorded files.

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Press the unit off.

ON/OFF button to turn the

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Troubleshooting Guide

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:

No Power

• Power is not on; press the ON/OFF button to turn power on.

• Confirm the AC adapter is connected securely to the back of the unit

• Connect the unit to a different outlet.

No Sound – General

• Master Volume is set to minimum; raise volume.

• Correct Function was not selected; select using the Navigation buttons or by pressing the FUNCTION button.

No Sound – If connected to a TV

• Volume on the TV is muted or too low.

• Correct source (usually HDMI) was not selected on the TV’s menu.

Lyrics do not appear on the TV screen

• If connected to a TV, HDMI plug is not connected properly; see page 6.

• If connected to a TV, select the correct source on the TV (usually HDMI).

• The file/track being played is not a track recording with lyrics. These are the only files that allow you to view the lyrics on the TV screen.

No sound from the microphone

• Make sure the microphone is firmly connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.

• Make sure the

Mic’s ON/OFF switch on the Mic is set to the ON position.

• Make sure the MIC VOLUME setting is not set too low.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to minimum; raise volume.

• Replace the battery in the microphone; see page 7.

File(s) on USB jack not playing

• The file is corrupted; replace the file.

• The file is not in a format this unit will play.

• The connected USB device is not supported by the product.

The Bluetooth device cannot be paired or connected with the unit

• You have not activated the Bluetooth function of your device; see page 20 or refer to the Bluetooth device user’s manual.

• The system is not in pairing mode; press the BLUETOOTH button to restart pairing.

The Music is not available on the unit after successfully connecting the Bluetooth

• Ensure your Bluetooth device can support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.

• The volume on the external Bluetooth device is set to low or muted; raise as desired.

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Updating the Firmware

Make sure the

Singing Machine USB Flash Drive, is securely plugged into the USB slot before running the update. DO NOT interrupt the update. If interrupted during the update process; the software can become corrupted and the unit will no longer function properly.

1. Create a folder on the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive named “user_updata”

2. Download the latest software (e.g xxxxxx.img) from

www.singingmachine.com/

softwareupdates and save it into this folder.

3. Plug the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive into the USB jack on the unit and turn the unit on.

4. The unit will update automatically.

Specifications

AUDIO

Output Power ................................................................................................................... 7 Watts (RMS)

Output Impedance ........................................................................................................................4 Ohms

BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth Version ...................................................................................................................V2.1 + EDR

Working Distance ...........................................Up to 30 feet/10 meters measured in open space

USB and SD

Format .................................................................................................................................................FAT32

Maximum Compatibility ..................................................................................................................32GB

RECORDED FILE

MP3 Encoding ..............................................................................................................................128kbps

JACK

Microphone .......................................................................................... 6.3 mm Microphone Jacks (2)

GENERAL

Power ............................................................................................................ AC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Dimensions - Main Unit ...................................................................................... 29.5 x 18.5 x 41 cm

Weight - Main Unit .......................................................................................................................3.05 Kg

Microphone ........................-74 dB 600 Ohms impedance with 6.3 mm Dynamic Microphone

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Visit Our Website: www.singingmachine.com

The Singing Machine Company, Inc.

4060 E Jurupa Street, Unit B

Ontario, CA 91761-1413 USA

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