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Please read before using this unit.
Pedestal CDG karaoke system with built-in
video camera, 7" TFT LCD color monitor, iPod
docking and AM/FM radio
The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

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WARNINGS
• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
• THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO OR PLACED NEAR, DRIPPING,
SPLASHING WATER OR OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES.)
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The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of unisulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to people.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVIC-ABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 dry cloth.
7. Do not block any 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. If 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 the 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 orwhen 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. 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.
16. 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 properventilation is provided.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE
CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
This class[B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
PRODUCTO LASERCLASE1
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER-PRODUKT DER KLASSE1
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit
has a double insulation system.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 2
2. Tighten a self tapping screw at the bottom of
the pedestal (middle).

INSTALLATION
STEP 3
3. Plug the RED connector and WHITE connector into
4. Tighten a self tapping screw at the control
panel (top).
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWER SPEAKERS
STEP 5
5. Attach the speaker into the stand according to
the installation illustration.
STEP 6
6. Tighten both screws on bottom of speaker.
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CONTROL LOCATIONS

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CONTROL LOCATIONS
FRONT VIEW
1. Adjustable Camera Lens
2. CD Door
3. iPod support
4. iPod adjustment knob
5. 7" TFT LCD Color screen
6. iPod Docking Station
7. Function Selector
8. Mic Flolder
9. COLOR control
10. VIDEO OUT Selector
11. BRIGHTNESS control
12. BALANCE control
13. MIC 1 Volume control
14. MASTER VOLUME
control
15. MIC 1 Jack
16. HEADPHONE Jack
17. MIC2 Jack
18. SKIP W4 (KEY/ECHO) -
button
19. PLAY/PAUSE button
20. MENU DOWN button
21. ON/OFF button
22. ON/OFF LED
23. TUNING knob
24. PROGRAM LED
25. LED Display
26. PLAY/PAUSE LED
27. CDG LED
28. REPEAT LED
29. BAND Selector
30. Monitor Selector
31. AUTO VOICE CONTROL
32. MIC 2 Volume control
33. PROGRAM button
34. REPEAT button
35. RANDOM button
36. KEY button
37. SKIP^Wj KEY/EC HO) +
button
38. ECHO button
39. MENU UP button
40. SELECT button
41. STOP/MENU button
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING POWER
Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC jack that is located on
the side panel of the product and plug the other end into a
standard AC socket.
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 OR VCR/DVD PLAYER
Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect most video
cameras, VCR/DVD players or video game consoles.
We have provided RCA cables to connect your unit to a TV, VCR/DVD player, video device or an external
audio/sound system. The RCA cables have three connections at each end (white and red are for left and
right audio connections and the yellow is for video connection).
Please follow the steps below to display CD+G lyrics on the TV screen:
(1) Locate the multi-colored RCAcables
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT on the side of the Singing Machine
(3) Connect the other end of the video cable (yellow) to the video input on your TV or VCR/DVD
Player
CONNECTING AVIDEO 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 multi-colored RCAcables
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the side 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 selector to AUX mode and the Monitor SelectortoAUX.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
SELECTING YOURSINGING MACHINE AS YOUR SOURCE/INPUT
Selecting your Singing Machine as a source/input on your TV is very similar to connecting a VCR/DVD or
Satellite system.
We’ve listed below the most common ways of selecting the source from your TV or VCR/DVD Player:
(1) In the set up menu of the TV or VCR/DVD player there may be an option for “Input Select” where
you can choose between “Cable/Ant., Video 1, Video 2, etc.” as the input source.
(2) Look for a TV channel between the highest and lowest channel on your TV or VCR/DVD player
(i.e.AUX, EXT, LINE 1 or LINE IN)
(3) Your remote control for either your TV or VCR/DVD player may have source input selections as
detailed below:
“VIDEO, VIDEO 1, GAME, AUX, EXT or LINE-IN." Choosing one of those in most cases should
display the lyrics from your Singing Machine as well.
AUDIO CONNECTION
Please follow the steps below to connect the unit to your TV or VCR or home stereo system:
(1) Locate the multicolored patch RCA cords.
(2) Connect audio cables (White and Red) to the Audio Out (White-Left and Red-Right) on the side of
the Singing Machine.
(3) Connect the other end of the audio cables to the audio/auxiliary input on your TV or VCR or home
stereo system.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FORINPUT
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 & White RCAjacks) to the Singing Machine's AUX IN L &
Rjacks.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
MONITOR SELECTOR
. To display CDG lyrics/iPod Video/a video signal from another A/V component, set the Monitor Selector to
CDG/iPod/AUX mode.
. To display your image on the Singing Machine’s monitor, set the Monitor Selector to CAMERA mode.
. To turn off the TFT LCD on the Singing Machine, set the Monitor Selector to OFF mode.
. Adjust the COLOR and BRIGHTNESS controls of the Singing Machine for the best picture quality. (#9
and #11 noted on the control locations on page E7)
VIDEO OUT SELECTOR
. To display your image on the TV, set Function Selector to either iPod, CDG orAUX position and set the
Video Out SelectortoCAMERAmode.
• To display CDG lyrics/iPod Video/another AN component on the TV, set Function Selector to
CDG/iPod/AUX position and set the Video Out Selector to CDG/iPod/AUX mode.
CONNECTING TO THE TOWER SPEAKERS
1. Before connecting the tower speakers, turn off the Singing Machine and adjust both the Master Volume
and Mic Volume to minimum.
2. Connect the tower speakers to the Singing Machine according to the illustration below.
3. Power the ON/OFF button to ON. Adjust both the Master Volume and Mic Volume on your Singing
Machine to a comfortable level.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
iPod DOCKING
Your Singing Machine comes with an iPod connector which is compatible with the following iPod models.
Note: This docking is not compatible with iPod shuffle models as they do not have a dock connector.
iPod® Type Memory iPod Support Level
iPod® mini 4GB & 6GB
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iPod® photo &
Color U2 iPod®
20GB
& 30GB
C
iPod® with
color display
20GB
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iPod® photo &
Color U2 iPod®
40GB
& 60GB
A
iPod® with
color display
60GB
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iPod® nano
2GB & 4GB E
5G iPod®with
video, U2 iPod®
with video
30GB
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5G iPod®
with video
60GB
& 80GB
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iPod® nano
(2 nd generation)
2GB & 4GB
& 8GB
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iPod® nano
(3 rd generation)
4GB & 8GB
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iPod® nano
(4 lh generation)
8GB &
16GB
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iPod® touch
8GB &
16GB
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iPod® touch
(2 nd generation)
8GB &
16GB &
32GB & 64GB
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iPod®
classic
8GB &
120GB
D
iPod®
classic
160GB B
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
DOCK iPOD (iPod not included)
It is recommended to dock your iPod according to the following steps. Please refer to El 2 to find your own
iPod support level.
1. Adjust the iPod to the proper level by rotating the iPod adjustment knob.
2. Dock your iPod on the Singing Machine iPod connector. It is now ready to play.
CAUTION: - DO NOT force the iPod docked on the iPod connector if there is an obstruction.
- Please remove your iPod protective case before docking.
CONNECTING TO YOUR HEADPHONES
A headphone jack is provided to use headphones instead of the built-in speakers. (Headphones are sold
separately.)
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
This unit is designed to play CDs and CD+Gs bearing the identification logo respectively. If the disc does not
conform to the standard, it may not play properly.
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TURNING POWER ON/OFF
• To turn on the unit, press the ON/OFF button, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will light up.
. To turn it off, press the ON/OFF button again, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will turn off.
FUNCTION SELECT
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to CDG.
LOADINGADISC
. Open the CD door, place a CD or CD+G disc in the compartment with the printed side facing upward and
the shiny side facing down.
. Gently close the CD door. The LED window will display the total number of tracks. (If no disc is loaded, it
will display “ no If a CDG is loaded, the CDG indicator will light up.)
Note: - Never place anything except a compact disc in the disc tray Foreign objects can damage the unit.
- Only place one disc on the disc tray at a time.
(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide “If a disc is loaded but the total tracks do not appear”.)
PLAY/PAUSE
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your uni to adjust TV or audio system to a comfortable level.
• To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The first track [f? /] and the PLAY/PAUSE LED light up.
. To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE LED Indicator will flash.
• To resume play, press this button again.
Note: - Pressing pause repeatedly when a CD+G is playing may cause distorted lyrics on your TV screen. Any distortion will
remain on the TV screen until it is refreshed either during an instrumental break or when the song is stopped and/or
when the song is started from the beginning.
STOP
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.)
MASTERVOLUME
Rotate to the MASTER VOLUME control to obtain the desired sound level.
Note: When using the microphone, the MIC Volume must be adjusted simultaneously with the master volume
level.
SKIP (For both CD and CDG discs)
• During STOP mode, you can skip forward or back to your desired track number by pressing the
SKIP buttons ( M4 -SKIP - ).
. To resume 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 (1-4^-SKIP- ►► !) ■ 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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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
REPEAT
• To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT LED will start to flash.
. To repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The REPEAT LED will light up and stay lit. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin.
. Toclearthe REPEAT function, press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT LED will turn off.
PROGRAM
. Use this button to program and play songs in a preselected order.
Step 1: Programming should be done in the stop mode only. Press the PROGRAM button until the
PROGRAM LED flashes. The track will read [£?].
Step 2: Press the SKIP buttons (! ◄◄ - SKIP - ►► !) to select a desired track.
Step 3: Press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same steps up to a maximum of 20
tracks.
Step 4: Press PLAY button when you have completed programming and you are ready to start singing.
• Press the STOP button to clear all the programmed entries.
RANDOM
• Press the RANDOM button to activate the random play function. Press play to start the random play.
. Press the STOP button to clear the random function.
iPOD OPERATION
FEATURES FOR YOUR iPOD
• Play video content of your iPod on the 7" widescreen TFT screen.
. Capable of displaying yourfavorite videos on your iPod to your TV.
. Capable of playing and singing along with yourfavorite songs on your iPod.
. Control your iPod through your Singing Machine control panel.
• ChargeyouriPod.
FUNCTION SELECT
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to iPod.
WATCHING YOUR iPOD VIDEOS ON THE 7" COLOR LCD TFT SCREEN
Set the MON ITOR selector to the CDG/iPod/AUX position and follow the instructions below:
1. On the menu screen of your iPod, select the “Videos” option.
2. On the next menu screen, select the “Video Settings” option.
3. On the next menu screen, select the “TV Out” option and set it ON.
4. Install your iPod on the iPod dock.
5. Navigate the menu screen of your iPod to yourfavorite video.
6. Play the video file and watch it on the 7" color LCD screen.
WATCHING YOUR iPOD VIDEOS ON YOUR TV
Connect your TV to The Singing Machine VIDEO OUT jack and set the VIDEO OUT switch to
CDG/iPod/AUX.
PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS ON YOUR iPOD
After installing your iPod, you can play your favorite songs using the iPod click wheel or Singing Machine
control panel.
NOTE: Different iPod models may have different operations. Please refer to your iPod user manual.
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KARAOKE FUNCTIONS
Karaoke functions can be performed on CDG/iPod/AUX function modes. Sing along with the music by
plugging in the provided microphone into either one of the microphone jacks on the unit.
* Warning -Tapping or dropping the microphone while it is on can permanently damage your microphone. Resist
the urge to swing the microphone around by the cord!
MIC VOLUME
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control to a desired level to obtain the best performance. (MIC 1 and MIC 2 volume
can be adjusted separately.)
* Warning - To avoid microphone feedback please avoid holding the microphone too close to the speaker.
ECHO
Press the ECHO button once then press the SKIP (KEY/ECHO) (- / +) buttons to adjust the ECHO effect (Level: 0 to 8) to
enhance the singers’ voice for a concert hall effect.
KEYCONTROL
Press the KEY button once then press the SKIP (KEY/ECHO) (- / +) buttons to adjust the KEY control (Level: -4 to 4) to
obtain the best key for the singers' performance.
BALANCE
Adjust the BALANCE control between the prerecorded singer’s voice and the music when using a multiplex karaoke disc.
(Please see Glossary of terms on our website to learn more about multiplex.)
KARAOKEVISION ™
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During the CDG/iPod/AUX function mode, KARAOKEVISION can be switched on
for real-time performance to appear on the Singing Machine’s screen.
1. Adjust the camera lens up or down to the
desired angle.
2. Set the Monitor to the CAMERA. Your
image will display on the built in screen.
3. To focus the camera display, rotate the
camera lens until a clear image appears
on screen.
Note:
- Camera video output can be connected
through the VIDEO OUT jack and setting
VIDEO OUT selectorto CAMERA.
RADIO FUNCTION
FUNCTION SELECT
Setthe FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to RADIO.
AM/FM RADIO
1. Switch Band Selectorto either AM or FM radio position.
2. Turn the tuning knob to select desired station indicated on dial.
3. Adjust Master Volume to the desired level.
Note: There is no microphone or karaoke function on Radio function.
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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 POSSIBLE CAUSE column to
locate and remedy the problem.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No power when ON/OFF
button is on.
No power plug connection at
the AC outlet.
Insert the power plug into the AC
outlet.
No power when plugged
The AC outlet may not have
power.
Check the outlet with a working
lamp or other electrical appliance.
in.
AC plug is not secure on the
back of the unit.
Securely plug cord into the back of
the unit.
No sound.
Volume control is set to
minimum.
Turn up the volume.
Volume control on TV set/PA
system is set to minimum.
Turn up the volume onTV/PA
system.
TV set/PA system power is
OFF.
Turn on the power on TV/PA
system.
AUX OUT jacks not
connected.
Follow directions on the “Audio
Connection” page.
CD PLAYER does not
Disc is inserted upside
down.
Insert disc correctly.
Disc is dirty. Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Disc is scratched. Use a new disc.
Disc is warped. Use a new disc.
work normally or the
LED displays “ u n”,
or “ no “ ■
A nonstandard disc is
inserted.
Only use discs bearing standard
logo.
Lens is dirty. Use a CD lens cleaner.
Moisture has formed inside
the CD deck.
Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let
it dry out.
Singing Machine needs to
be reset.
Disconnect the machine from
power source for 30 seconds.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound when audio is
going through TV, VCR
or home stereo.
Source Selection on your TV,
VCR or home stereo is not set
properly.
Select AUX IN as the source for
yourTV, VCR or home stereo.
Improper Connection to
stereo system or PA.
Follow directions on the “Audio
Connection” page for connecting to
a home stereo system.
Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.
Connect the video cable to the
Singing Machine’s VIDEO OUT
and to the TV VIDEO IN.
Source selector on TV is not
set to VIDEO.
Using your TV Remote to select
VIDEO input.
No song lyrics appear
on the TV screen.
TV does not have video line
input.
Connect from VIDEO OUT of the
system to the VIDEO IN on your
VCR or Connect to an RF
Modulator and then to the TV
cable input. Check the disc to
be sure it is a CDG.
A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.
Check disc to be sure it is clean.
No sound from mic.
Mic volume control.
Adjust mic volume to max, and
then re-adjust to a comfortable
level.
Mic is off.
Turn on mic with the ON/OFF
switch located on the microphone.
While playing a CDG and
singing with the
AVC is activated to Maximum. Adjust AVC to Minimum.
microphone, the music or
vocals cut out.
You are playing a music only
track.
Play track that includes music and
vocal.
Music and Vocals are
playing at a high speed.
Key control is set to +4. Adjust key control to 0.
While playing a CDG
track with music and
vocals, only music or
vocals play.
Balance is set either to the left
or right.
Adjust balance to mid point.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Camera image is blurry.
Camera has not warmed up.
Wait a minute for the camera to
warm up.
Camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera lens.
Camera lens is out of focus.
Adjust the lens of the camera by
slightly rotating either left or right
until the display is clear. Do not
overturn the lens.
No image displays on
the monitor when
attempting to use the
camera function.
Monitor selector is not set
properly.
Set MONITOR Selector to
CAMERAmode.
Lens cap is ON. Remove lens cap.
Brightness control not
adjusted properly on the
Singing Machine.
Adjust Brightness control on the
Singing Machine.
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