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STVG-500 OWNER`S MANUAL 25-JUN

1. THE SINGING MACHINE Q oon 10 CASSETTE OPERATION RECORDING SING ALONG CD or CDG disc Audio only Video is not possible 1 Load a blank cassette 2 Load a Singing Machine or similar multiples CD CDG disc or any other pre recorded karaoke disc into CD compartment 3 Rotate PITCH control to central position 4 Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to CD G Press SKIP to the desired track number you wish to record from 5 Press PLAY to start playback on the CD player Press both RECORD and PLAY Buttons at the same time to begin recording The combined output of your voice and the playback of CD or CDG sound track will be recorded on the blank tape 16 PUBLIC ADDRESS Using a Microphone The STVG 500 can be used as a PA Public Address System you can sing along with PRE RECORDED TAPE CD or auxiliary input from a music component Public Address PA Operation Procedures 1 Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of the MIC input jacks 2 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on 3 Switch the FUNCTION SELECT to TAPE Rotate the MIC VOLUME control to central position 4 Move the ON OFF switch located on the Microphone to ON position and speak or sing to the Microphone The Microphone sensitivity and loudness could be
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4. the VERTICAL HOLD Jumping up not set correctly Control Please call customer Service at 954 596 1000 option 2 if the Trouble Shooting Guide information doesn t correct your problem Cannot record Video cable is not connected properly to the TV No song lyrics appear on screen 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 19 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 CASSETTE DECK SECTION WOW AND FLUTTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE TAPE SPEED MICROPHONE POWER SECTION Where applicable 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 PAL2 SYSTEM 220 LINE RESOLUTION 0 35 WRMS 125Hz 6 3 KHz 5dB 4 75cm sec 74 dB 6000HM IMPEDANCE WITH 26 3mm DYNAMIC MICROPHONE AC 110V 120V 60Hz or AC 220V 240V 50Hz DIMENSIONS H x W x D 19 3 x 12 7 x 9 2 Inches 49 5 x 32 6 x 23 5 cm WEIGHT 15 4 Lbs 7 0 Kgs ACCESSORIES 1 Pre recorded Karaoke disc 2 AV Cable 3 Dynamic Microphone Specifications are typical individual units
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6. ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAYNOT 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 PRINTED IN CHINA TEL 954 596 1000 954 596 2000 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www singingmachine com
7. 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 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 ORVCR 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 So load CDG into your Singing Machine before you start making these connections You will see lyrics on the TV screen as soon as you getthe setup completed correctly We refer to TV VCR because manufacturers use very similar ways to connect TVs and VCRs and you can c
8. HE gc ses COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS WITH BUILT IN TV KARAOKE CENTER OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this unit The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co Inc WARNINGS WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION AN 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 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 This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this 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 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
9. 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 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 andthe 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 PAsystem CONTROL LOCATIONS
10. 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 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 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 e Sound quality deteriorates e The output sound level drops e The previous recording is not completely erased e Recordingis not performed satisfactorily Therefore for continued high performance from the cassette section periodically clean the heads pinch rollers and capstans whenever 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 special head cleaning fluid 1 2 e 5 4 3 Proprietary tape head cleaners are available from most HI FI retail outlets CAS
11. the disc The inks used in some felt tips pens may damage the surfaces of the disc PLAYING CD CD G DISC Reminders e Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your STVG 500 TV or audio system to a comfortable level e Adjust MIC ECHO BALANCE controls as needed to achieve the desired mix of music and vocals through your TV or sound system e Donotpress the disc cover of the CD compartment while it s playing e Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc tray Foreign objects can damage the unit e Donotapply excessive force to disc cover e Only place one disc on the disc tray ata time TURNING POWER ON OFF To turn on Karaoke center press the POWER button the POWER ON LED Indicator will light up e 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 LOADINGA DISC e Press the amp 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 e Pressthe 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 notappear 13 PLAY PAUSE MODE e To start playing press the PLAY PAUSE
12. you can sing along with its music simply connect the Audio Output jacks Red amp White RCA jacks to the Singing Machine s AUX IN L amp R jacks REAR VIEW OF ANOTHER SINGING MACHINE AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUX INPUT AUX INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT R L R L Red Jack White Jack Red Jack White Jack 12 PREPARATION e 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 e 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 e 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 e Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward Compact discs can be played on only one side e Toremove 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 e Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches e To prevent warping the disc do not expose it to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures for extended periods of time e Donotapply paper or write anything on either side of
13. SETTE 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 ofthe unit 17 NOTE Screwdrivers and othermetal objects should never be allowed to come in contact with tape heads These will scratch the sensitive surface causing damage to yourtapes Magnets or magnetized objects should not be placed near tape heads COMPACT DISC Handling Disc Although the musictracks 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 x CLEANING DISC Cleaning will notnormally 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 waterif necessary To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your stereo system from the AC power plug when cleaning NOTE Do not use the detergent or abrasive cleaning agents for they can damage the disc AN CD PLAYER The player mechanismis fitted with self lubricating bearing and must not be oiled or greased TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instruct
14. TER VOLUME 5 and BALANCE 4 controls to your pleasure 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 EE ES 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 15 oot LI eQoonwW i
15. 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 Ifthe plug does not fit properly turn it over and try again Do notforce 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 seethe 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 Connectvideo cable yellow to the Video Out ofthe back ofthe 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 REAR VIEW OF TV R L VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT Yellow Jack Yellow Jack 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
16. button the first track and the PLAY PAUSE LED Indicator will be displayed e Totemporarily stop playing press the PLAY PAUSE button the PLAY PAUSE LED Indicator will flash e Toresume play press this button again MONITOR ON OFF e Set MONITOR ON OFF switch to ON if you want to display a CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine s monitor e 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 discs e During STOP mode you can skip up or down to your desired track number by pressing a SKIP button I SKIP 1 e Toresume 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 44 SKIP PPI the CD will search at high speed in the forward or backward direction Normal play will continue when you release the button REPEAT PLAY e To repeat the track currently playing press the REPEAT button once the REPEAT LED Indicator will flash then activate the PLAY PAUSE button e Torepeatalltracks press the REPEAT button twice the REPEAT LED Indicator will light up Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin e Toclearthe repeat function Press the REPEAT button again the REPEAT LED I
17. e the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 2898 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power l
18. eferto the operating instruction 13 14 15 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 ofthe 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 ofthe grounding type plug 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 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 sur
19. 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 splittrack recording allows you to control the volume ofthe 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 ofthe tape the music sounds higher sharp By slowing
20. ines 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 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk offire or electric shock 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 afire 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 you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a Whenthe power supply cord or plug is damaged b Ifliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe 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 technicia
21. ions 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No power when No power plug connection at the power plug into the AC POWER is on the AC outlet outlet No power when plugged The AC outlet may not have Check the outlet with a working in power lamp or other electrical appliance Volume control is set to Turn n the volume minimum Volume control TV set PA up the volume at TV PA System is set to minimum system Nos nd TV set PA system power is Turn on the power at TV PA OFF System d AUX OUT jacks not Follow directions on page 11 for connected Audio Connection The wrong function is Select the correct function electe Disc is inserted upside Disc is dirty Wipe clean with soft cloth CD PLAYER cannot work normally or Disc is warped Use a new disc EG OU nonstandard d Only use discs bearing standard displayed A nonstandard disc is use discs bearing standar inserted logo as described on page 13 Moisture has formed inside Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let the CD deck it dry out Singing Machine needs to Unplug machine for 30 seconds be reset Source Selection on your Select AUX IN as the source for No sound If audio is stereo is not set properly your home stereo oe home Corin ction to Follo
22. might vary They are subject to continuous improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation 20 NOTES NOTES 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 HOWLONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR AN EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE
23. n to restore the productto its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f Whenthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 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 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 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Nonuse Periods Unplug the product s power cord when you will not use it for an extended period 4 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
24. ndicator will turn off PROGRAM PLAY Use PROGRAM button to program and play back songs in a pre selected order e Programming should be done in the STOP mode only Press the PROGRAM button until its PROGRAM LED flashes number 1 will also display Press SKIP buttons 144 SKIP gt 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 e Press PLAY PAUSE button when you have completed programming and you are ready to start singing e Toclearallthe programmed memories press STOP button INTRO PLAY e Pressthe INTRO button once then press PLAY The CD player will play up to 10 seconds of each track as an introduction e Pressthe INTRO button again to stop intro scan play 14 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 atthe 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 Turn on POWER 1 SetFUNCTION SELECT switch 2 to TAPE Load cassette into the cassette compartment Depress PLAY button 10 Adjust MAS
25. of Health and Human Services Warnings e 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 e use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated Avoid exposure to beam IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 10 11 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the productis operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 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 attemptto clean the inside Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash b
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27. onitor 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 REAR VIEW OF VCR R L VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow Jack Yellow Jack AUDIO CONNECTION Connectthe 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 ofthe 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 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUX OUTPUT AUX OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R R L White Jack Red Jack Red Jack White Jack 11 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
28. onnect 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 Game AUX LINE1 LINE IN or occasionally the VCR button will display the Video input source 10 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A VIDEO COMPONENT FOR INPUT Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine s m
29. owl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool andthe like 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 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 a 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 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 r
30. 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 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 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
31. w direction on page 11 for prop connecting to a home stereo stereo system or PA system 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound If audio is going through TV or VCR Source Selection on TV or Follow directions on page 9 for VCR is not correct Video Connection Dirty capstan Clean capstan CASSETTE cassette tape Replace tape Unsteady tape sound Wincing Pitch knob may be in wrong Adjust Pitch knob position The erasure prevention tabs Replace tape or cover tab are broken out 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 atthe same time Recorded tape sound Brees iiia cls is distorted Faulty cassette tape Replace tape Connect the video cable to the Singing Machine s VIDEO OUT and tothe TV VIDEO IN Source selector on TV is not Using your TV Remote to select set to VIDEO VIDEO input Connect from VIDEO OUT of the System to the VIDEO IN of your VCR or Connect to an RF TV does not have video line 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 A CDG is loaded but the See page 17 for cleanin CDG indicator is not lit 966 pag g instructions VERTICAL HOLD Control is

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