The Singing Machine SML505BTBK User manual

TM
SML505BTBK/SML505BTP
INSTRUCTION MANUAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES/
MODE D’EMPLOI
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Warnings
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 grounding-
type 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.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Warnings:
• 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.
• The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The apparatus shall be used in an open area.
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure
to beam.
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 back of the unit.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
FCC ID: 2AAXO-SML505BT
IC: 11387A-SML505BT

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Included
Please make sure that the following items are included.
Wired Microphone
Main Unit
AC Adapter
Audio/Video Cables
Manual Welcome Kit
Demo Disc

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Location of Controls (Front)
1. Handle
2. LED display
3. PROGRAM indicator
4. CD/Bluetooth Button
5. REPEAT/PROGRAM Button
6. ON/OFF indicator
7. ON/OFF Button
8. Skip 9 Button
9. REPEAT indicator
10. ECHO Control
11. BALANCE Control
12. MASTER VOLUME Control
13. Disco Lights
14. Play indicator
15. Play/Pause Button
16. CDG/BT indicator
17. Stop</PAIR Button
18. Skip : Button
19. Disco Lights ON/OFF Button
20. MIC VOLUME Control
21. Auto Voice Control
22. CD Compartment
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Location of Controls (Rear)
23. Speaker
24. Battery Door
25. MIC 2 Jack
26. MIC 1 Jack
27. VIDEO OUT Jack
28. AUX OUT Jack (R)
29. AUX OUT Jack (L)
30. DC Jack (DC 5.8V)
31. line in Jack
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Connection
Connecting the Microphone(s)
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 cord as it will
cause damage to the encased wiring.
Connecting the Unit to a TV
VIDEO
INPUT AUDIO INPUT
R L
RCA cables
VIDEO OUT
(yellow)
AUDIO OUT
(white - L
red - R)
REAR VIEW OF TV
OR DVD PLAYER
To output the video, lyrics and audio to
your TV, perform the following steps:
Connect the RCA video cable (Yellow)
to the VIDEO OUT jack and the audio
cables (White and Red) to the AUDIO
OUT jacks located on the back of the
Singing Machine.
Connect the opposite end of the RCA
video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO IN
jack and the audio cables (White and
Red) to the AUDIO IN 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 User Guide.
• To see the lyrics on the screen, you must use a CD+G disc files.
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Connecting to Line In Jack
Connect an external device by using an
appropriate cable (3.5mm audio cable not
included) as shown.
Note: See page E13 to select and use the
Line In function.
To External Unit
AUDIO OUTPUT
/ HEADPHONE JACK

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Connection
Connecting to AC Power
Insert the small end of the AC adapter
into the DC IN jack on the rear of the
unit. Insert the other end (with the 2
blades) into a conveniently located AC
outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz.
Note: Make all connections before
connecting to AC power.
Inserting Batteries
1 Slide the battery door in the direction the arrows to reveal
the battery compartment.
Insert eight (8) “C” size alkaline
batteries (not included) as
indicated on the diagram.
2
Replace cover tightly before
operating.
Battery Precautions
The precautions below should be followed when using
batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing
the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.
Alkaline and Carbon Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
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 batteries not intended to be
recharged, they can overheat and rupture (Follow battery
manufacturer’s directions).
6. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product
before being charged.
7. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
8. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
9. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Disco Lights
1 To illuminate the disco light, press the DISCO LIGHTS button to switch
it ON. Press it again to switch it off.
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Operation
Playing a CD
1 Connect the unit as described previously; if using a CD+G, it is
recommended to connect to a TV.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the unit on. The ON/OFF indication
will light up.
2
Lift open the CD door and insert a
CD (with standard files) or a CD+G
by gently pressing it on the center
spindle. Then close the CD door.
Notes:
• What is a CD+G?
A CD+G (CD+Graphics) is the
standard format for most karaoke
discs that will display the words on
the screen.
• If no disc is inserted, “no” will appear
on the display.
• Never place anything other than a
CD in the compartment, as foreign
objects can damage the unit.
• If connected to a TV or other audio
source, adjust the volume of the TV
using its own volume control.
3
Repeatedly press the CD/BT button
to select the CDG/CD mode; “--”
will blink when searching the disc and
then the total number of tracks will
appear.
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Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback; if listening to a CD+G
file, the image and lyrics will appear
on the TV screen (if connected) and
the CDG/BT Indicator will light red.
5 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME
control.
6 Connect microphone and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone
to the ON position.
7
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
8
Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo
effect to your voice. Rotate towards
MAX to increase the echo effect.
9
AUTO VOICE CONTROL can be
activated by rotating the A.V.C. The
higher this control is set to, the more
the vocals on the multiplex recording
will be muted when the singer starts
to sing through the microphone.
When the singer stops singing, the
recorded vocals on the multiplex
recording will resume to normal.
Note : This is only for files recorded with
this multiplex feature.
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Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
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Rotate the BALANCE control
clockwise to hear the recorded
vocals with some music in the
background or counter-clockwise
to hear the music only from a
multiplex recording.
Note : To use the BALANCE control, a
CD+G disc must be used, otherwise it will
operate as a standard Balance control.
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SKIP: Advance or go back one
track by pressing the SKIP 9 or
SKIP : buttons.
SEARCH: When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP
9 or SKIP : button. The CD
will search at high speed in the
forward or backward direction.
Normal play will continue when
you release the button.
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REPEAT: During playback, press
the REPEAT button once to
repeatedly play the selected
song; the Repeat indicator will
blink. Press the REPEAT button
a second time to repeatedly
play the whole CD; the Repeat
indicator will light solid. Press it
again to cancel Repeat function,
the Repeat indicator turns off.
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Operation
Playing a CD (Continued)
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PROGRAM: You can program
up to 20 tracks on any disc for
playback in any desired order.
While in the Stop mode, press the
PROGRAM button; the Program
indicator will blink and “01” will
appear on the display indicating
the first program is ready to
program.
Note: Press the STOP </PAIR button
TWICE to stop and clear the program.
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PAUSE: During playback, if
you wish to pause the disc
momentarily, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button. Press again to
resume normal playback.
15
Press the STOP </PAIR button
to stop playback.
16
Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the unit off. The ON/OFF
indication will off.
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Operation
Using a Bluetooth Device
1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the unit on.
2 Repeatedly press the CD/BT button to select the Bluetooth; the CDG/
BT indicator will flashing in blue; “bt”
will appear in the display. The unit
automatically searches for and pairs
a previously paired Bluetooth device
(if previously paired). If no previously
paired devices are present, connect as
shown in the next step.
Note: You can also press the STOP </PAIR
button to disconnect any paired devices in
order to pair another device.
3 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.
4 The CDG/BT indicator will light blue and a chime will sound.
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 feet/10
meters.
Please connect your Music Device
Your Music Device is connected
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Please connect your Music Device
Your Music Device is connected
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Operation
Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued)
5 Start playback of your bluetooth device. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during
playback to pause the song.
6
Adjust the volume to a comfortable
level using the MASTER VOLUME
control on this unit as well as the
volume on your Bluetooth device.
7
Connect microphone(s) and slide the
ON/OFF switch on the microphone to
the ON position.
8
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control
as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
9
Rotate the ECHO control to add an
echo effect to your voice. Rotate
towards MAX to increase the echo
effect.
10 SKIP:
Advance or go back one track
by pressing the SKIP 9 or SKIP :
buttons.
11 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit off.
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Operation
Using the LINE IN Jack
1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the ON/OFF button
to turn the unit on. The ON/OFF
indication will light up.
2
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:
• LINE IN function can always be
switched ON once the audio cable is
plugged.
• 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 on
this unit when using an external device.
3 Adjust the volume using the MASTER VOLUME control on this unit or your
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Operation
Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued)
4 Connect microphone(s) and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone
to the ON position.
5 Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of both
microphones.
6 Rotate the ECHO control to add an echo effect to your voice. Rotate
towards MAX to increase the echo
effect.
7 Adjust the BALANCE control to move the audio from the left to right
speaker or vice-versa.
8 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit off. The ON/OFF indication
will off.
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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.
• If using batteries, replace with new ones.
No Sound – General
• Master Volume is set to minimum; raise volume.
• If using an external device, raise the volume.
• Check if the LINE IN jack is still connected by a cable.
No Sound – If connected to a TV
• Volume on the TV is muted or too low.
• Correct source (usually AV) was not selected on the TV’s menu.
Lyrics do not appear on the TV screen
• If connected to a TV, Video plug is not connected properly; see page E5.
• If connected to a TV, select the correct source on the TV (usually AV).
• 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.
• Nothing will appear on the TV screen when using Line In.
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 is set to the ON position.
• Make sure the MIC VOLUME control is not set too low.
• MASTER VOLUME control is set to minimum; raise volume.
• Adjust the ECHO control past the mid point on the Singing Machine.
The Bluetooth device cannot be paired or connected with the unit
• Ensure any other Bluetooth devices are turned off to avoid accidental pairing.
• You have not activated the Bluetooth function of your device; see page E11 or refer to
the Bluetooth device user’s manual.
• The system is not in pairing mode; press the STOP 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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Specifications
AUDIO
Output Power (Max.) ..................................................................................................3.5 Watts (RMS)
Output Impedance ........................................................................................................................3 Ohms
CD SECTION
Frequency Response ..................................................................................................... 100Hz - 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................................................................... 50dB (A-WTD)
Number of Programs ...........................................................20 Step Random Access Programming
Sampling System ..............................................................................................8 Times Over Sampling
BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth Version ...................................................................................................................V2.1 + EDR
Working Distance ...........................................Up to 30 feet/10 meters measured in open space
GENERAL
Power ...................................................................................................... DC 5.8V 1.5A Positive Center
........................................................................................ DC12V (8 x “C” cell, batteries not included)
Dimensions - Main Unit .......................................... 13.2 x 9.1 x 6.7 inches (33.6 x 23 x 17cm)
Weight - Main Unit ........................................................................................................3.3Lbs (1.5kgs)
Microphone ........................-74 dB 600 Ohms impedance with 6.3 mm Dynamic Microphone
Aux In ....................................................................................................3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Inc. and any use of such marks by The Singing Machine Company, Inc. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.