The Singing Machine STVG-707 Karaoke Machine User Manual
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1. FRONT VIEW STOP Button PROGRAM Button REPEAT Button OPEN CLOSE Button MASTER VOLUME Control CDG LED MIC 1 Volume MIC 2 Volume MIC Holder MIC 2 Jack EG C 41 HEADPHONE Jack 49 42 MIC 1 Jack 50 43 PAUSE Button 51 44 STOP EJECT Button 52 45 FAST FORWARD 53 Button 54 46 Loudspeaker 55 REAR VIEW 56 47 Rod Antenna 57 48 AUX INPUT Jack L 58 ENGLISH 55 56 57 58 AUX OUTPUT Jack L VIDEO IN Jack Antenna Jack VIDEO OUT Jack AUX OUTPUT Jack R AUX INPUT Jack R VERTICAL HOLD Control BRIGHTNESS Control CONTRAST Control AC POWER Cord ENGLISH 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 707 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 th2. ENGLISH RADIO AND OTHER OPERATIONS AM FM RADIO 1 Press the ON OFF button 1 Switch FUNCTION Selector 2 to TV RADIO position Switch MONITOR Selector 3 to radio position Switch BAND selector 4 to either AM FM or FM ST radio position For FM or FM ST reception use directional antenna on back of unit 8 for best signal AM antenna is built in Turn TUNING knob 9 to select desired station as indicated on dial Adjust MASTER VOLUME 10 to your pleasure To turn the radio off set FUNCTION Selector 2 to CDG TAPE AUX position 2 3 4 5 gt SING ALONG RADIO 1 Follow operating instructions for AM FM radio 2 Follow operating instructions for MICROPHONES ECHO 3 Adjust MASTER VOLUME 10 MIC VOLUME 11 and ECHO 6 controls Your voice will be combined with the radio station output and will be heard through the loudspeaker RECORDING SING ALONG RADIO 1 Load a blank cassette Follow instructions for Sing Along Radio including adjusting volume ECHO and Tape controls Press both RECORD and PLAY buttons of Cassette Deck at the same time The combined output of your voice and radio station output will be recorded on the blank tape in Cassette Deck 2 Note If you want to record a radio broadcast without Sing Along load a blank tape into Cassette Deck Unplug the microphone SING ALONG WITH A VIDEO CASSETTE Follow these steps to sing along with a video cassette 1
3. Instruction Manual MACHINE THE LEADER IN HOME KARAOKE STVG 707 Please read before using this unit e Semi Pro Compact Disc Graphics With Built In TV Video Camera Karaoke Center p0 ocolo 888 OO 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 N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ENGLISH 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 AN CAUTION maintenance included in the accompanying this product 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 AN
4. Connect a stereo VCR s Left and Right audio output AUX OUT to the system s AUX IN jacks 47 53 Fig 2 Connect a VCR s Video Out to the system s VIDEO IN jack 49 Fig 2 E15 Switch the FUNCTION Selector 2 to AUX position Press the ON OFF button 1 Plug in the microphone s into either of the MIC jacks Load the video cassette and then start playback Follow instructions MICROPHONES ECHO Adjust MASTER VOLUME 10 and ECHO controls 6 Your voice will be combined with the playback output and will be heard through the loudspeaker 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 5 you can eliminate the vocal track and do a solo performance with the background music for o ap o PUBLIC ADDRESS USING A MICROPHONE The STVG 707 can be used as a PA PublicAddress System Public Address PA Operation Procedures 1 Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of the MIC input sockets 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn the unit on 3 Set the FUNCTION Selector to CDG TAPE AUX Move the MIC VOLUME control to central position 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 adjusted as required by turning the MIC VOLUME control and or MASTER VOLUME control To add depth or ambiance to
5. This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and instructions are literature E1 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 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 The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure e The apparatus shall be used in an open area 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 KLASS 1 LASER APPARST LUOKEN 1 LAISERLAITE KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT CAUTION Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated Avoid exposure to beam IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 11 12 13 14 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is 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
6. 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 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 TO OBTAIN WARRANTY OR OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE DO NOT RETURN YOUR MACHINE BACK TO THE STORE please call our Customer Service department at 866 670 6888 so that we can give you the necessary information on how to obtain your repair or replacement Do NOT send your machine to the corporate address listed on this card or on our website No repairs are done at this location and your machine will be returned to you at your expense Please keep a copy of your receipt A copy of your receipt is required to obtain service within the 90 day warranty For Customers in U S A SERVICE CENTER THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY 18375 S Broadwick St Rancho Dominguez CA 90220 U S A For Customers in Canada SERVICE CENTER An Mar Servi
7. 20 kHz 3 dB 50 dB IMMEASURABLE 1 BIT DAC 30 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING 8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING 540 1700 kHz 88 108 MHz 0 35 WRMS 125 Hz 6 3 kHz 5dB 4 75 cm sec 74 dB 600 OHMS IMPEDANCE WITH 6 3mm DYNAMIC MICROPHONE AC 110V 120V 60Hz OR AC 220V 240V 50Hz DIMENSIONS H x W x D 22 7 x 11 8 x 9 6 Inches 57 6 x 30 0 x 24 5 cm WEIGHT 19 8 Ibs 9 0 kgs ACCESSORIES 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 E20 ENGLISH 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
8. 55 CONTRAST 56 and VERTICAL HOLD 54 volume to have the best picture quality Fig 2 Adjust MASTER VOLUME to your pleasure To turn the TV off set FUNCTION Selector to TAPE AUX position SING ALONG TV BROADCASTING 1 2 3 Follow operating instructions for TV broadcasting Follow operating instructions for MCROPHONES ECHO on page E14 Adjust MASTER VOLUME MIC VOLUME and ECHO controls Your voice will be combined with the TV broadcasting channel output and will be heard through the loudspeaker RECORDING SING ALONG TVBROADCASTING 1 2 3 4 Follow operating instructions for TV broadcasting Follow instructions for Sing Along TV Broadcasting including adjusting Volume ECHO controls Load a blank cassette Press both RECORD and PLAY buttons of Cassette Deck at the same time The combined output of your voice and the playback of TV broadcasting will be recorded on theblank tapein Cassette Deck Note If you want to record a TV broadcast without Sing Along load a blank tape in Cassette Deck Unplug the microphone E13 CASSETTE OPERATIONS LOADING ANDUNLOADING CASSETTES Follow these steps to load and unload cassette 1 2 Press STOP EJECT button 12 Insert cassette with desired side facing you tape surface down Avoid touching tape Close cassette holder tape deck cover To ensure firm locking of cassette holder tape covers please press the cassette door s at the centre point or th
9. display your image on the Singing Machine s monitor Built In Speaker lets you share the music with your family or friends Auxiliary Output Jacks let you connect another audio output component such as an equalizer booster or a PA system E4 ENGLISH ENGLISH CONTROL LOCATIONS Fig 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FRONT VIEW BAND Selector Monitor FM ST Indicator Dial Pointer PROGRAM LED PLAY PAUSE LED Model Number TUNING Knob LED Display VIDEO CAMERA 11 12 13 14 15 MONITOR Selector 17 18 19 20 CD Compartment ON OFF Button ON OFF LED MEGA BASS Button FUNCTION Selector VIDEO OUT Selector BALANCE Control REPEAT LED ECHO Control 5 42 43 44 45 46 AUTO VOICE CONTROL 22 23 24 25 26 2T 28 29 30 MIC Holder PITCH Control Cassette Door RECORD Button PLAY Button REWIND Button SKIP Button I SKIP Button PPI PLAY PAUSE Button CONTROL LOCATIONS Fig 2 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 o ofo ojo Oo ojo ojo
10. 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 A V C 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 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 outpu
11. LE CAUSE column to locate and remedy the problem PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No power when ON OFF No power plug connection at Insert the power plug into the AC is pressed the AC outlet outlet No power when plugged The AC outlet may not have Check the outlet with a working in powe lamp or other electrical appliance Volume control is set to e Turn up the volume minimum Volume control on TV set PA Turn up the volume at TV set PA system is set to minimum system TV set PA system power is Turn on the power at TV set PA OFF System AUX OUT jacks not Follow directions on page E9 for connected Audio Connection The wrong function is Select the correct function selected r Disc is dirty Wipe clean with soft cloth CD PLAYER mm B are displayed A nonstandard disc is Only use discs bearing standard inserted logo as described on page E11 Moisture has formed inside Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let the CD deck it dry out Singing Machine needs to Disconnect the machine from be reset power source for 30 seconds Source Selection on your Select AUX IN as the source for lle Sound e stereo is not set properly your home stereo going through home stereo Improper Connection to stereo system or PA pen i inserted upside Insert disc correctly own Follow direction on page E9 for connecting to a home stereo system E17 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM N
12. 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 bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the 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 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 ins
13. Yellow Jack E8 ENGLISH MAKING THE CONNECTIONS AUDIO CONNECTION Connectthe STVG 707 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 707 Plug the red end ofthe patch cord into the red AUX OUT jack on STVG 707 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 AUDIO IN ENGLISH AUX OUTPUT AUX OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R R L White Jack Red Jack Red Jack White Jack 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 amp White RCA jacks to the Singing Machine s AUX IN L amp Rjacks REAR VIEW OF ANOTHER SINGING MACHINE AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT AUX INPUT AUX INPUT AUDIO ene AUDIO dd R L Red Jack White Jack Red ETE anis Jack E9 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTION 1 RODANTENNA 75 OHM In a normal reception area the built in Rod Antenna will deliver a sharp clear picture When operation extend it s length and adjust it s direct amp angle for the clearest picture 2 Externalanten
14. ce Inc 15 Cedar Point Dr Unit 3 Barrie Ont L4N 5R7 Canada E22 ENGLISH Singing Machine Company Inc 707 0307 ENG SPA FRE01 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
15. e Singing Machine logo or lyrics on the screen NOTE Occasionally a black shadow might appear on the background image of the TV screen This is due to an interference of the frequency signal It is not a defect 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 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 VIDEO AUX IN OUT IN N 9 9 VIDEO IN f VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow Jack VIDEO INPUT Yellow Jack w H gt 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
16. e rightmost positions until a click sound isHeard Note To unload press STOP EJECT button 12 remove cassette and close cover PLAYBACK 1 2 3 Press the ON OFF button 1 and set the FUNCTION Selector 2 to TAPE mode Load cassette into the cassette compartment Depress PLAY button 7 Adjust MASTER VOLUME 10 and BALANCE 5 controls to your pleasure To stop tape press STOP EJECT button 12 on that Deck once Press a second time to eject the tape Or whenthe tape reaches its end that deck will automatically stop and its PLAY button 7 will be released MICROPHONES ECHO PITCH 1 When either or both Microphone are plugged into the Microphone jacks 13 their output is mixed with the playback from Radio TV Cassette tapes CD CDG discs Adjust MIC VOLUME 11 for best balance between playback and microphone levels Adjust ECHO 6 to add depth and richness to vocals and PITCH 14 to control the speed of cassette playback SING ALONG TAPE 1 2 3 Follow instructions for PLAYBACK Follow instructions for MICROPHONES ECHO PTICH Adjust MASTER VOLUME 10 PTICH 14 and ECHO controls 6 Your voice will be combined with the playback output and will be heard through the loudspeaker E14 ENGLISH
17. en the CD compartment Place a disc on the compartment with the printing side facing upward and the shiny side facing down Press the OPEN CLOSE button again to close the CD compartment The LED window will display total number of tracks If no disc is loaded it will display N f Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page E17 if a disc is loaded but the total tracks do not appear E11 CD OR OPERATION PLAY PAUSE MODE e To start playing press the PLAY PAUSE button The first track and the PLAY PAUSE LED will be lit e To temporarily stop playing press the PLAY PAUSE button The PLAY PAUSE LED Indicator will flash e Toresume play press this button again ENGLISH 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 e During STOP mode you can skip up or down to your desired track number by pressing a SKIP button I SKIP 9 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 14 SKIP gt gt I The CD will search at high speed in the forward or backward direction Normal play will continue when you release the button REPEAT e Torepeatthe track currently playing press the REPEAT button once The REPEAT LED will startto flash e Torepeatalltracks
18. ence 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 sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug E2 ENGLISH ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 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 NFPA70 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 2898A ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for th
19. is 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 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 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can resultin a risk of fire 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 a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose 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 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b Ifliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen i
20. na adaptor PAD 300 OHM FEEDER CONNECTION 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTION MONITOR Selector e Todisplay image on the monitor from another video source set the MONITOR Selector to CDG mode and set the FUNCTION Selector to AUX mode e Todisplay CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine s monitor set the MONITOR Selector and FUNCTION Selector to CDG mode e display your image on the Singing Machine s monitor set the MONITOR Selector to CAMERA mode e turn of the monitor the Singing Machine set the MONITOR Selector to TV OFF mode e Adjust the BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD controls at the back of the Singing Machine to have the best picture quality VIDEO OUT Selector e display your image on the other machine set the VIDEO OUT Selector to CAMERA mode e Todisplay CDG lyrics on the other machine set the VIDEO OUT Selector and FUNCTION Selectorto CDG mode e display image on the other machine from another video source set the VIDEO OUT Selector and FUNCTION Selector to AUX mode E10 ENGLISH ENGLISH CD OR CD G OPERATION PREPARATION This unit is designed to play CD s bearing the identification logo If CD s do not conform to the CD standard they may not play properly Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth Wipe in a straight motion from the center of the disc to the outside edge Never use chemicals such as record cleaning sprays antis
21. ng chemical cleaners since these could damage the finish or your unit It is important that no liquid reaches the inside ofthe unit E16 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 AN 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your stereo system from the AC power plug when cleaning 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 NOTE Do not use the detergent or abrasive cleaning agents for they can damage the disc CD PLAYER The player mechanismis fitted with self lubricating bearing and must not be oiled or greased ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 POSSIB
22. nto the product C Ifthe producthas 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 technician to restore the product to its normal operation Ifthe producthas been dropped or damaged in any way and When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service e f wal 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 resultin 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 productis 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 E3 INTRODUCTION Your STVG 707 Semi Pro Compact Disc Graphics With TV Video Camera Karaoke Center will provide you with many yea
23. o sound If audio is going through TV or VCR CASSETTE unsteady tape sound Cannot record Recorded tape sound is distorted No song lyrics appear on screen Picture is jumping up POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Source Selection on TV or Follow directions on page E7 for VCR is not correct Video Connection Dirty capstan Clean capstan Irregular cassette tape Replace tape winding Pitch control may be in Adjust PITCH Control wrong 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 Dirty head Clean capstan Faulty cassette tape Replace tape Connect the video cable to the Singing Machines VIDEO OUT andtothe 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 E7 Check the disc to be sure it is a CDG See page E21 for details Check disc to be sure it is clean A CDG is loaded but the See page E16 for cleanin CDG indicator is not lit pag g instructions VERTICAL HOLD Control is Adjust the VERTICAL HOLD not set correc
24. our 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 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 ofthe back ofthe 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 Selector to AUX and the MONITOR Selector to CDG 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 VIDEO OUT ar H gt VIDEO INPUT Yellow Jack VIDEO OUTPUT
25. press the REPEAT button twice The REPEATLED will light up and stay lit e Toclearthe repeatfunction Press the REPEAT button again The REPEATLED will turn off PROGRAM e Usethis button to program and play back songs in a preselected order Step 1 Programming should be done in the stop mode only Press the PROGRAM key until the PROGRAM LED flashes the track will read 7 Step 2 Press the double arrow keys I SKIP P to select a desired track Step 3 Press PROGRAM key to confirm entry You can repeat the same steps up to a maximum of 30 tracks Step 4 Press PLAY to activate PROGRAM e Press the STOP button to clear all the programmed entries MONITOR FOR CDG ONLY e Set MONITOR Selector to if you want to display a CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine s monitor MEGA BASS When playing CD disc Radio AUX or Cassette Tape you can press the MEGA BASS button the mega bass effect will be turned on and press the MEGA BASS button again the mega bass effect will be turned off E12 ENGLISH Pon TV OPERATIONS TV BROADCASTING RECEPTION e T 8 Press the ON OFF button Switch FUNCTION Selector to TV RADIO position Switch MONITOR Selector to TV position Turn TUNING knob to select desired TV channel with LO VHF HI VHF UHF channel selector For the best signal connect the unit to an aerial antenna using the external antenna jack or use the directional antenna on the back of the unit Adjust BRIGHTNESS
26. rs 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 speaker This Karaoke System is made up of compact designs and full of features yet it is easy to use Just a few simple instructions and you will become an expert Before you use your unit 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 discs Auto Voice Control A V C 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 tape or disc Echo Control lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect Multiple Karaoke music center it plays audio Compact Discs CD Graphics discs and Cassette tapes in its cassette deck KaraokeVision lift up camera lens to
27. t 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 notread 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 E21 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
28. tallation 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 refer to the operating instruction 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 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 conveni
29. tatic sprays or fluids benzene or thinner to clean compact discs These chemicals will permanently damage the plastic surface of the disc Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward Compact discs can be played on only one side 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 Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches To prevent warping the disc do not expose it to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures for extended periods of time 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 ofthe disc PLAYING CD OR CD G DISC Reminders Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your STVG 707 TV or audio system to a comfortable level Adjust MIC ECHO BALANCE controls as needed to achieve the desired mix of music and vocals through your TV or sound system Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc tray Foreign objects can damage the unit Only place one disc on the disc tray at a time TURNING POWER ON OFF Toturn on the Karaoke center press the ON OFF button the ON OFF LED will light up To turn off the system press the ON OFF button again the ON OFF LED will turn off FUNCTION SELECT Set the FUNCTION Selector to CD G LOADING A DISC Press the amp OPEN CLOSE button to op
30. tly Control Video cable is not connected properly to the TV E18 ENGLISH ENGLISH TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No image display on The Camera Lens is down Lift up a Camera Lens be Machine s MONITOR Selector is not Set MONITOR Selector to set properly CAMERA mode Wait a minute for the camera to Camera has not warmed up warm up Camera lens is dirty Clean the camera lens Adjust the lens of the camera by slightly rotating either left or right until the display is clear Do not overturn the lens Image is blurry Camera lens is out of focus Please call Customer Service at 866 670 6888 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 E19 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 TV SECTION SYSTEM LO VHF CHANNEL HI VHF CHANNEL UHF CHANNEL RADIO SECTION AM FREQUENCY RANGE FM FREQUENCY RANGE CASSETTE DECK SECTION WOW AND FLUTTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE TAPE SPEED MICROPHONE POWER SECTION WHERE APPLICABLE 5 WATTS RMS 8 OHMS ENGLISH 100 Hz
31. 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 E7 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 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 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 getthe 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 y
32. 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 707 unit CARE AND MAINTENANCE POWER SWITCH After using the STVG 707 turn off the power by pressing the ON OFF 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 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 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 1 2 A 5 4 3 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 stro
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