The Singing Machine SMD-411 User manual

User Guide
Guía del usario
Please read these instructions
completely, before operating this product.
Por favor lea toda las instruciones
antes de tratar de usar este producto.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. This product has been
designed specically to work with iPod and has been
certied by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Includes iPod Universal Dock. Compatible
with any iPod with dock connector.
iPod es una marca registrada de Apple Inc. registrada
en EE. UU. y otros países. Este producto ha sido diseñado
especícamente para funcionar con los reproductores iPod.
El fabricante certica que cumple con las normas decalidad
de Apple. Incluye la base Dock universal compatible con
cualquier modelo de iPod apto para la base Dock.
THE SINGING MACHINE INC.,
D/B/A SMC GLOBAL INC.,
6601 LYONS ROAD BUILDING A-7,
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073
COPYRIGHT ©2010
Printed in China
THE SINGING MACHINE INC.,
D/B/A SMC GLOBAL INC.,
6601 LYONS ROAD BUILDING A-7,
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073
COPYRIGHT ©2010
Impreso en China
SMD-411/411B
Clock Radio for iPod
Radio con Reloj para iPod
*Compatible with iPod devices with docking capability (iPod unit sold separately)
*Compatible con iPod con conector dock (la unidad de iPod se vende por separado)
Revised 072808
with REFRESH Style
0521-004900-01001

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RIS OF ELECTRIC SHOC ,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BAC ). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

INFORMATION:
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 to 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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection.
Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty
for this product.

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Dear Customer:
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of
your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and
excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment
by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes
of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard
against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and
without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you
avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for
your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
CONSTANT EXPOSURE:
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. Left Speaker
2. iPod Compartment with
Connector (for use with
Universal Docks)
3. Tune/Skip/Search n
Button
4. Tune/Skip/Search o
Button
5. ALARM 1 Button
6. ALARM 2 Button
7. PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/
PRESET/MEMORY
Button
8. Display
9. Volume Down Button
10. Volume Up Button
11. Sound Button
12. Power Button
13. MODE Button
14. TIME SET Button
15. SNOOZE/SLEEP Button
16. Right Speaker
FRONT

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
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1. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit)
2. DIMMER Switch (OFF/L/M/H)
3. DC IN 6.5V Jack
4. Headphones Jack
5. LINE IN Jack
6. DST (Daylight Savings Time) Switch (-1/+1)
7. FM Wire Antenna
REAR

Two (2) “AAA” size batteries can also be
used to provide a backup for the clock and
alarm times for this unit as follows:
1. Open the battery door by removing the
screw, then removing the door.
2. Insert two (2) “AAA” batteries as shown.
Alkaline batteries are recommended for
the longest playing time.
3. Place the battery door back on and
replace the screw.
NOTES:
• The batteries are used to back-up the clock and alarm times when the
AC adapter is disconnected or there is a power failure.
• The battery indicator will appear or blink in the display when there are
no batteries or the batteries are low and need replacing.
I PORTANT! See BATTERY PRECAUTIONS on the next page.
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POWER SOURCE
BATTERY INSTALLATION
AC CONNECTION
Insert the small end of the AC adapter
into the DC IN 6.5V jack (located on the
rear of the unit). Connect the other end
to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.
AC Adapter, DC 6.5V Z
NOTES:
• Remove both the DC plug and the
AC-IN plug to disconnect the AC adapter when not in use.
• Only use the supplied AC adapter which has the following specs:
DC 6.5V Z
To DC IN Jack

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POWER SOURCE (CONTINUED)
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions 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. A reversed battery may cause
damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline,
Rechargeable 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 a battery not intended to be recharged; it can
overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
OPTIONAL CONNECTION
LINE IN JACK (REAR OF UNIT)
Insert one end of the audio cable (not included) into the LINE OUT jack
on your external audio unit and the other end into the LINE IN jack on the
rear of this unit.
To listen to the external audio unit, turn this unit on using the Power
button, and turn on the external unit as well. Repeatedly press the MODE
button to select LINE IN mode; “LINE IN” will appear in the display. The
external audio unit’s output sound will be heard through this unit’s
speakers. If you wish to listen to the iPod in the iPod compartment,
repeatedly press the MODE button to select iPod mode; iPod will appear
in the display.

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INSERTING AN iPod
Insert the Universal Dock included
with your iPod (A) into the iPod
compartment (B) (as shown),
making sure the tabs are facing
front, and slip the tabs into place.
Press the rear side of the Universal
Dock until it is positioned inside the
iPod compartment.
(A)
(B)
1
The iPod will charge as long as
this unit is connected with the
AC adapter.
Please see the next page for
instructions on using an iPod with
this unit.
3
Slide the iPod (A) into the
Universal Dock (B) (as shown).
Gently push down so the
connector on the iPod slides onto
the connector on this unit.
(B)
(A)
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NOTES:
• If this unit is turned on and in FM/
LINE IN mode, once the iPod is
connected, this unit will change to
iPod mode automatically. Then, if
you disconnect the iPod, this unit
will revert back to FM/LINE
IN mode.
• When the iPod is connected to
this unit, it will be in the
Pause mode.
• To remove the Universal Dock,
insert your finger (or other object)
into the gap in the Universal Dock,
then gently pull the Universal
Dock out to remove it.
•CHARGING: When the iPod is
inserted into the dock, whether
this unit is on or off, the iPod’s
battery will charge until it is full.

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OPERATION
With an iPod connected (see
previous page), if this unit is not
already on, turn this unit on by
pressing the Power button.
1
Repeatedly press the MODE
button to select iPod mode;
“iPod” will appear in the display.
2
USING AN iPod WITH THIS UNIT
To play/pause the iPod:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/
PRESET/MEMORY button to start
playback on your iPod. Press
again to pause playback. To
resume playback, press the
PLAY/PAUSE(®p) /
PRESET/MEMORY button one
more time.
3
To skip forward or backward on
the iPod: Press the Tune/
Skip/Search o 1 or n2button to
skip to the beginning of the
current/previous, or next track.
To search forward or backward
on the iPod: Press and hold the
Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2
button to search within the
currently-playing track.
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NOTE:
• See the next page for how to adjust the volume.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
To adjust the main volume:
Press the Volume Up 1and/or
Down 2button to increase and/or
decrease the volume.
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2
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ADJUSTING THE VOLU E AND EQ (Equalizer)
NOTES:
• After you have adjusted the volume setting, if you turn the unit off and
then on again, the volume level will be set to the level you selected prior
to turning the unit off.
• For private listening, plug in headphones into the Headphones jack on
the rear of this unit. The speakers will be disconnected when
headphones are plugged in.
• To turn this unit off, press the Power button.
To adjust the EQ (Equalizer):
Press the Sound button to
cycle through the following
options: EQ1, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4
or Off (Normal).
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING THE RADIO
Antennas
FM: Unravel and extend the FM wire antenna for best reception.
Turn this unit on by pressing the
Power button.
1
Repeatedly press the MODE button
to select the FM mode; “FM” will
appear in the display.
2
Repeatedly press the Tune/Skip/
Search o 1 or n 2 button to
manually advance the frequency in
the display up or down until the
desired frequency appears.
For auto tuning, press and hold the
Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2
button until the frequency in the
display starts to scan and then
release; the tuner will search and
then stop on the next strong station
it finds. Repeat this step until the
desired frequency appears in
the display.
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3NOTES:
• When a station is tuned, after five
seconds, the radio frequency will
disappear and the actual time will
reappear in the display.
• See the previous page for how to
adjust the volume.
• To turn this unit off, press the
Power button.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Follow Steps 1-3 on the previous
page to tune a station. Press and
hold the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/
PRESET/MEMORY button; “P”
will appear and “01” (Program
Number) will blink in the display.
1
Within three seconds, press the
Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2
button to select a desired Preset
(1-10). Press the PLAY/PAUSE
(®p)/PRESET/MEMORY button
3again to confirm, the station will
be saved into memory. Repeat to
program up to 10 Presets, as
desired.
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2
SETTING THE RADIO PRESETS (10)
Follow Steps 1-2 on the previous
page to turn the unit on and select
the FM mode.
1
Repeatedly press the PLAY/PAUSE
(®p)/PRESET/MEMORY button
until the desired Preset number
appears in the display.
2
RETRIEVING RADIO PRESETS
NOTE: The preset memories will be erased if the unit is without power (no
batteries/AC adapter isn't connected/power failure) for a long period of time.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Press and hold the TIME SET
button; the hours will blink.
1
For your convenience, there is a
DST (Daylight Savings Time)
switch located on the rear of the
unit. Slide the switch to +1 to add
an hour to the actual time or slide
the switch to -1 to subtract an
hour from the actual time.
1
Set the minutes using the Tune/
Skip/Search o 1 or n2button.
Press the TIME SET button 3(or
wait approx. 15 seconds) and the
time will be set.
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3
TO SET OR RESET THE ACTUAL TI E
DST (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TI E)
Set the hours using the Tune/Skip/
Search o 1 or n2button, Make
sure to set the correct AM/PM
setting.
Press the TIME SET button 3; the
minutes will blink.
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2

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Press and hold either the ALARM 1
button 1(to set Alarm 1) or
ALARM 2 button 2(to set Alarm 2);
the alarm hour will blink in the
display.
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1
Set the desired volume level to
wake up to using the Volume Up
1or Down 2buttons. Press the
ALARM 1 3/2 4button; the alarm
mode will blink.
1
2
3
4
3
Set the desired mode (RADIO,
IPOD, BUZZ) to wake to using the
MODE button 1. If you select
radio, make sure to set a station in
this step using the Tune/Skip/
Search o 2 or n 3 button.
1
2
3
4
TO SET OR RESET THE ALAR TI E
Within 15 seconds, set the alarm
hour using the Tune/Skip/Search
o 1 or n 2 button. Make sure to
set the correct AM/PM setting.
Press the ALARM 1 3/2 4button;
the alarm minutes will blink.
Set the minutes using the Tune/
Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button.
Press the ALARM 1 3/2 4button;
the volume level will appear.
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2
3
4
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CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES:
• When the alarm time is reached, the alarm volume level will be set
to the minimum and it will increase one step every three seconds
continuously until the preset maximum alarm volume level is
reached.
•TO SHUT OFF THE ALAR , see TO SHUT THE ALARM OFF
section on the next page.
• While the alarm is sounding, if the other alarm reaches the alarm
time, the first alarm will stop sounding and the second alarm will start
sounding.
• Make sure you have disconnected the headphones from the
Headphones jack (rear of the unit); otherwise, there will be no sound
when the actual time matches the preset alarm time.
• If you selected iPod and there is no iPod inserted, the Buzzer will
sound instead.
• To set the alarm NOT for the next day, press the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
button repeatedly until the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 icon disappear.
Press the ALARM 1 button 1or ALARM 2 button 2and the alarm will be
set; the set Alarm 1 or 2 indicator and the selected mode will appear in
the display.
When the actual time matches the selected preset alarm time(s), the unit
will automatically turn on for 60 minutes and then shut off. If set to iPod,
the unit will start playback on the track that you selected and the tracks
following it in the playlist. If the remaining playlist has less than 60
minutes of playback time remaining, the unit will just playback the
remaining time of the playlist and then stop.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Press the ALARM 1 1or ALARM 2 2button (which
corresponds to the alarm that was set) and the
alarm will turn off and be set for the next day.
NOTE: If set to iPod or Radio, while the alarm is on,
if you press any button on the unit (except the
SNOOZE/SLEEP button), the unit will change from
Alarm mode to normal Power On mode, so you can
adjust any setting (i.e., volume level, radio
frequency, etc.) as desired. Press the Power button
to turn off the unit if necessary.
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TO SHUT THE ALAR OFF
While the alarm is sounding,
press the SNOOZE/SLEEP
button; the SNOOZE indicator will
appear in the display. Also, "10"
will appear in the display for five
seconds and then revert back to
the actual time. The alarm will
turn back on automatically ten
minutes later.
1
SNOOZE
To set the Snooze time to a time other
than 10 minutes, when “10” appears in
the display, press the SNOOZE/SLEEP
button again. Each press of the
SNOOZE/SLEEP button will increase the
Snooze time by five minutes (up to "60”
for 60 minutes). Once you stop pressing
the button, the display will show the
Snooze time for five seconds and then
revert back to the actual time. The alarm
will turn back on according to the Snooze
time set.
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NOTE: To cancel the Snooze function (the alarm will not turn back on), press
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button (which corresponds to the alarm that was
set); the Snooze indicator will disappear from the display and the alarm will be
set for the next day.

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With the unit in the Radio (FM),
iPod or LINE IN mode, press the
SNOOZE/SLEEP button; the
SLEEP indicator and "10" will
appear in the display for five
seconds which indicates the unit will
turn off after 10 minutes. Repeatedly
press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button
to select the Sleep time, up to 90
minutes (i.e., "20"–turns off
automatically after 20 minutes,
"30"–turns off automatically after 30
minutes, etc.). After five seconds,
the Sleep time will disappear from
the display. To view the remaining
Sleep time, press the SNOOZE/
SLEEP button once. Repeatedly
press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button
to increase the Sleep time.
NOTE: To cancel the SLEEP
function, repeatedly press the
SNOOZE/SLEEP button until the
SLEEP indicator disappears from
the display.
1
Slide the DIMMER switch to adjust
the dimmer of the display. You can
select between OFF (to turn the
display’s backlight off), “L”, “M” or
“H”. “H” is the brightest display, “M”
is the middle display and “L” is the
least bright display.
1
SLEEP DI ER SWITCH
OPERATION (CONTINUED)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.
SY PTO CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound. Volume is Increase volume.
set to minimum.
FM, no sound. Power is not on or Press the Power button,
FM mode is not then the MODE button to
selected. select FM.
Volume is Increase volume.
set to minimum.
FM, poor sound. Station is not tuned Retune the FM
properly. broadcast station.
FM: Wire Extend FM wire
antenna is not antenna.
extended.
iPod mode, no sound. Incorrectly connected. Check the connection.
Not in iPod mode. Press MODE button.
Time reset to “12:00”. Batteries connected Check the batteries.
improperly, not con-
nected or dead.
Clock not set. Set the clock.
Alarm does not Alarm is not activated Set and activate alarm as
turn on. or set properly. described on page 14.
Clock is not set. Set the clock.

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
Power Source ...............DC 6.5V Adapter (Center Positive)
Battery Backup. .......................2 x 1.5V “AAA” size batteries
Speaker.....................2 x 2 (active) + 2" x 2 (passive) ohms
Output Power ..........................................................2 x 3 W
Weight ........................................................................2.2 lbs
Dimensions .....................10 (W) x 4.5 ( D) x 6.5 (H) inches
RADIO SECTION:
Frequency Range (FM) ................................87.5–108 MHz
Specifications are subject to change without notice.