The Singing Machine SMG-900 User manual

SMG-900
Please read before using this unit.
Semi-Pro Compact Disc + Graphic
Karaoke Center
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The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

WARNINGS
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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:
!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
This compact disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the rear panel.
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open and inter
locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
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This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product's case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature
accompanying this product.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior only. Do NOT attempt to clean the inside.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided.
11. 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.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 of the grounding-type plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. 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:
16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
17. 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.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the 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.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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INTRODUCTION
Your Semi-Pro Compact Disc + Graphics Karaoke Center will provide you with many years of
fun and entertainment. It can let you be the “star” as you sing along with your favorite recordings
and hear your voice with the music through the system’s speakers.
This Karaoke Center is easy to use, yet full of features with a compact design. 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 CD+G discs.
Auto Voice Control - lets you replace the original singer's voice with your own voice when any
prerecorded, multiplex karaoke disc or tape is played. To activate, just rotate Mic Volume to a
comfortable listening level, and Auto Voice Control for the best balance between playback and
microphone levels.
Balance Control - lets you adjust the balance between the prerecorded original singer's voice
and the music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.
Reverb Control - lets you add an reverb to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.
Multiple Karaoke music center - it plays audio Compact Discs, CD+Graphics discs.
Built-In Stereo Speaker - lets you share the music with your family or friends.
Auxiliary Input Jacks - lets you connect another audio input source, such as a stereo VCR or a
Radio Tuner,so you can sing along with another music source.
Auxiliary Output Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an
equalizer/booster or a PAsystem.
Extension Speaker Jack - allows extra speaker hook-up.
Three CDG Changer - allows up to 3 CDG Discs and/or audio Compact Discs to be played and
programmed continuously and automatically.
Tone - the TREBLE (high tone), MEDIUM (flat tone), and BASS (low tone) features enable you
to define the sound processor settings.
Guitar or Keyboard Jack - Guitar or Keyboard can be connected to this unit by using guitar or
keyboard jack. The volume of guitar or keyboard coming from the SMG-900 can be adjusted by
turning the guitar or keyboard’s volume control.
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
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For Tape 1 10. Tweeter 21. STANDBY Button
1. RECORD Button 11. FAST FORWARD 22. FUNCTION SELECT
2. PLAY Button 23. MASTER VOLUME
(FFWD) Button
3. REWIND Button 12. REWIND Button Control
4. Tweeter 13. PLAY Button 24. GUITAR VOLUME
5. FAST FORWARD 14. Loudspeakers Control
(FFWD) Button 15. VFD Display 25. GUITAR INPUT Jack
6. STOP/EJECT Button 16. SKIP Buttons 26. TREBLE Control
7. PAUSE Button 17. PROGRAM Button 27. KEYBOARD INPUT
For Tape 2 18. REPEAT Button Jack
8. PAUSE Button 19. KEY Control Buttons
9. STOP/EJECT Button 20. STANDBY LED
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28. KEYBOARD 37. OPEN/CLOSE Button 44. REVERB Control
38. HEADPHONE Jack 45. BALANCE Control
VOLUME Control 39. MIC 1 VOLUME 46. MIC Holder
29. MEDIUM Control 47. AUX OUT Jack (L/R)
30. BASS Control Control 48. AC POWER Cord
31. STOP Button 40. MIC 1 Jack 49. AUX IN Jack (L/R)
32. PLAY/PAUSE Button 41. MIC 2 Jack 50. VIDEO OUT Jack
33. DISC 1,2,3 Buttons 42. MIC 2 VOLUME 51. EXT. SPEAKER Jack
34. DISC SKIP Button Control 52. MIC Holder
35. Model Number 43. AUTO VOICE
36. MUTE Button CONTROL
VIDEO OUT
EXT.SPEAKER
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AUX
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DISPLAY
VFD DISPLAY - ON THE UNIT
1. DISC Icons
2. MEMORY Icon
3. RANDOM Icon
4. REMAIN TRACK Icon
5. TOTALTRACK Icon
6. DISC PLAY Icon
7. BASS Icon
8. MUTE Icon
9. REPEAT Icon
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
REMOTE CONTROL (BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
To operate
!Remove rear battery compartment lid, by sliding it away from the back cabinet.
!Install two alkaline AAbatteries in the proper position with + & - polarities as indicated
in the battery compartment. Be sure to replace the compartment lid.
!For trouble free use, point remote control directly at the SMG-900.
!If remote fails to operate, change the batteries.
(This Remote Control is not compatible with universal remote controls.)
1. FUNCTION Button
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. SKIP Buttons
4. Battery Compartment Lid
4. PLAY/PAUSE Button
5. REPEAT Button
6. KEY CONTROL Buttons
7. MUTE Button
8. STANDBY Button
9. DISC 1,2,3 Buttons
10. OPEN/CLOSE Button
11. VOLUME Buttons
12. RANDOM Button
13. STOP Button
14. PROGRAM Button
15. DISPLAY Button
16. Battery Compartment Lid
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CONNECTING POWER
You can power the system from a standardAC 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.
CONNECTION TO TV SET
In order to display song lyrics from CDG also to appear on TV screen, you must connect the
included video cable (yellow colored RCA single-plug) to the Video Output jack on the back of
your SMG-900 unit. Then connect the other end of the video plug (yellow) to the Video Input jack
of the television. 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.
Please have the sample CDG demo disc provided with your Singing Machine playing in the
Singing Machine when you are making these connections so you will see the lyrics on the
screen as soon as you have the setup completed correctly.
You must specify the source you wish to view when you are connecting the video out from the
Singing Machine to either a TV or a VCR. Every TV and VCR manufacturer accomplishes the
set-up a little differently. Even though every TV and VCR is a little different, the general idea is
the same - if you have two sources of video signal (cable or antenna and Singing Machine), you
have to specify which one is displayed on the screen.
If you have never used the video input RCA jack on your TV/VCR you should consult your
TV/VCR user guide. If you don’t have the manual for your TV or VCR, we suggest calling the
customer service department for your manufacturer. They will be able to tell you very quickly
how to configure your TV or VCR to display the video connection.
The three most common ways to set up the TV/VCR are:
1) A ‘Video’ button may be on the TV/VCR or on the remote control. Pressing ‘Video’ may
display the input from your Singing Machine.
2) Try looking for a ‘Video’ channel between the regular channels on your TV/VCR. Do this by
setting the channel on the TV/VCR to channel 2 then pressing the ‘Down’ channel button to
see if there is a ‘Video In’ or ‘Line In’ between the lowest channel and the highest channel on
your system.
3) The configuration may also be located in the set-up menu on the TV/VCR. Look for a section
on ‘Input Selection’ where you might be able to choose the input source i.e. ‘Cable/Ant.’,
‘Video 1’, ‘Line In’ or ‘Video In’.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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VIDEO INVIDEO IN
REAR VIEW OF TV
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
EXT. SPEAKER
VIDEO OUT
R
L
OUTOUT ININ
AUXAUX VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow 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 & White RCA jacks) to the
Singing Machine’s AUX IN R & L jacks.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR OUTPUT
To connect an audio component (such as a power amplifier or a PAsystem amplifier) so you can
hear the Singing Machine’s music & vocal through it, plug the audio component into the AUX
OUT jacks.
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
AUDIO INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUDIO INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
EXT. SPEAKER
VIDEO OUT
R
L
OUTOUT ININ
AUXAUX RL
AUDIO IN
AUX OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
EXT. SPEAKER
VIDEO OUT
R
L
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
OUTOUT ININ
AUXAUX
AUX INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX INPUT
L
(White Jack)
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
RL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUDIO OUTPUT
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DWarning - 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!
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, antistatic sprays or fluids, benzene or
thinner to clean compact disc. 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 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 of the disc.
PLAYING CD OR CD+G DISC
Reminders:
!Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc drawer. Foreign objects can damage
the unit.
!Do not apply excessive force to disc drawer.
!Do not place more than one disc in each location of the drawer.
TURNING ON/OFF
To turn on the Karaoke center, press the STANDBY button. The STANDBY indicator will turn off.
To turn off the system, press the STANDBY button again. The STANDBY indicator will light up.
You can also use the STANDBY button located on the remote control to turn the system ON and
OFF.
FUNCTION SELECT
Press FUNCTION SELECT button to select the “CD” function.
LOADING A DISC
1. Press the STANDBY button to turn the power on.
2. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select the “CD” function. “No disc” appears.
3. Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray slides out.
4. Place each disc in the tray with the label facing up.
5. Press the DISC SKIP button to turn the carousel to the next tray position.
Note: Do not touch the carousel while it is rotating.
6. Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray.
(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page E18 if a disc is loaded but the total tracks
do not appear.)
CD OR CD+G OPERATION
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SELECT DISC PLAY
7. Press one of the disc select buttons (DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3) to select the disc to be played.
The symbol for PLAY “ ” and “DISC” appears. Play starts from the first track of the selected
disc. The track number and elapsed playing time for the current track are displayed. At the
end of disc 1, another disc is loaded to continue playing.
Note: If the disc is loaded with label facing downward, or if a badly scratched disc is loaded, the
player will search for a playable disc. If a playable disc is not found, “no disc” appears on
the display.
8. Press the STOP button at any time to end disc play.
TEMPORARILY STOPPING PLAY
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. “ ” appears and elapsed playing time blinks on the
display. To resume play, press the button again.
SKIP (FOR BOTH CD AND CDG DISCS)
To skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, press the SKIP button repeatedly unit “ 6 ” appears
in the TRACK section on the display.
To skip back to track 3 while track 6 is playing, press the SKIP button repeatedly until “ 3 ”
appears.
SEARCH (FOR AUDIO CD ONLY, SEARCH MODE WILLNOT OPERATE FOR CD+GS)
When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP buttons ( SKIP ), the system will
search at high speed in the forward or reverse direction. Normal play will continue when you
release the button.
REPEAT PLAY
This unit has three different repeat modes. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control
repeatedly to select the desired mode in the following sequence. The selected repeat mode is
shown on the display.
Note: During programmed play, only “REPEAT DISC” and “REPEAT1” can appear.
RANDOM PLAY
1. Press the RANDOM button on the remote control repeatedly, display changes as following.
2 Press thePLAY/PAUSE buttonto start randomplay.
The player will automatically select and play discs and tracks at random.
TIME DISPLAY SELECTION
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during normal play. The display changes in the following
sequence:
REMAIN (Remaining playing time for the current track)
REMAIN TOTAL(Total remaining playing time for the disc)
TOTAL(Elapsed playing time for the disc)
Notes:
!During programmed play “REMAIN TOTAL” and “TOTAL” cannot be displayed.
!The displayed playing times may differ slightly from the times listed on the notes
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
REPEAT DISC
(Repeat all tracks
on all discs)
REPEAT 1 DISC
(Repeat all tracks on
the selected disc)
REPEAT 1
(Repeat one
track)
Released
(Normal play
mode)
RANDOM DISC
(All tracks on all
discs)
RANDOM 1 DISC
(All tracks on
selected disc)
Released
(Normal play
mode)
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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 32 selections, from up to 3 discs, can be programmed for play in any order.
!To begin the programming procedure, select the “CD” function first.
!The discs or tracks must be programmed in the stop mode.
!The same disc or track can be programmed more than once.
!Load the disc that you want to programmed before starting programmed play.
Programming procedure
Follow the example below to program tracks 2 and 6 on DISC 1, track 9 on DISC 2. In this
example, each disc has 9 tracks and DISC 3 is in playing position.
1. Press the PROGRAM button.
2. Select DISC 1 by pressing the DISC 1 button.
!The DISC SKIP button on the remote control can also be used.
3. Select track 2 by pressing the SKIP button.
!The number button on the remote control can also be used.
4. Press the PROGRAM button.
5. Select track 6 by pressing the SKIP button.
6. Press the PROGRAM button.
CD OR CD+G OPERATION
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
7. Select DISC 2 by pressing the DISC 2 button.
8. Select track 9 by pressing the SKIP button.
9. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start play.
When all programmed selections have been played, the first programmed track on DISC 1 will
appear and “MEMORY” will blink.
!The program contents are retained in memory.
!The maximum number of selections that can be programmed is 32. If you try to enter more
selections, “FULL” blinks on the display.
!The program is cleared when the STOP button is pressed in the stop mode.
CHECKING THE PROGRAM
Each time the PROGRAM button is pressed in the stop mode, the programmed details
sequentially appear on the display.
CHANGING A PROGRAM
To add a new selection to a program:
1. In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly until “00” on the track section
appears on the display.
2. Select a disc and track number as explained above.
To change a selection:
1. In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeated until the selection to be replaced is
displayed.
2. Select a disc and track number as explained above.
Note: Programmed tracks cannot be deleted individually.
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LOADING AND UNLOADING CASSETTES
Follow these steps to load and unload
cassettes:
1. Press the STOP/EJECT button (9).
2. Insert a cassette with desired side facing
you, tape surface down. Avoid touching
tape.
3. Close cassette holder/tape deck cover.
To ensure firm locking of cassette
holder/tape covers, please press the
cassette door(s) at the center point (or
the top right position) until a ‘click’
sound is heard.
Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button
(9), remove cassette and close cover.
PLAYBACK
1. Press the STANDBY button (1).
2. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to
select the TAPE function, then load
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape Deck 2
or both Decks (2).
3. Depress PLAY button(s) (3) of Deck 1 or
Deck 2.
4. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (4), and
BALANCE (5) controls to your pleasure.
5. To stop the tape on either Deck, press
STOP/EJECT button (9) on that Deck
once. (Pressing a second time will eject
the tape.) When a tape reaches its end,
that deck will automatically stop and its
PLAY button will be released.
CASSETTE OPERATION
REC PLAY REW FFWD PAUSESTOP/EJ. PLAY REW FFWD PAUSESTOP/EJ.
REW FFWD PAUSESTOP/EJ. PLAY REW FFWD PAUSESTOP/EJ.
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CASSETTE OPERATION
CONSECUTIVE PLAY 2. Follow instructions for MICROPHONES/
1. Press the STANDBY button (1). REVERB. When either or both
microphones are plugged into the
2. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to Microphone Jacks (7), their output is
select the TAPE function, then load mixed with the playback from cassette
cassettes into both decks (2). tapes. Adjust MIC VOLUME (6) for the
best balance between playback and
3. Depress PLAY button of Deck 2, which will microphone levels.
begin to play. Adjust REVERB (8) to add depth and
richness to vocals.
4. Depress PAUSE button of Deck 1, then
the PLAY button of Deck 1. When Deck 2 3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME and REVERB
stops, either by the pressing of the Controls to your satisfaction. Your voice
STOP/EJECT button or because the tape will be combined with the music and will be
reaches its end, Deck 1 will begin to play. heard through the loudspeakers.
4. With Singing Machine or similar multiplex
MICROPHONES/REVERB cassettes, you can sing duets along with
When either or both microphones are the recorded artist and background music.
plugged into the Microphone Jacks (7), their You can also eliminate the vocal track and
output is mixed with the playback from do a so lo pe rf orma nc e wi th th e
cassette tapes. Adjust MIC VOLUME (6) for back ground music by turning the
best balance between playback and BALANCEControl.
microphone levels. Adjust REVERB (8) to
add depth and richness to vocals. RECORDING TO TAPE
1. Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1.
SING ALONG WITH A TAPE 2. Load a Singing Machine or any other
1. Following instructions for PLAYBACK. prerecorded tape into Tape Deck 2.
a) Press the STANDBY button (1).
b) Press FUNCTION SELECT button to 3. Start Tape Deck 2 by pressing the PLAY
select the Tape function, then load button.
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape
Deck 2 or both Decks (2). 4. Press both RECORD and PLAY button of
c) Depress PLAY button(s) (3) of Deck 1 Tape Deck 1 at the same time. The
or Deck 2. combined output of your voice and the
d) Adjust MASTER VOLUME (4), and playback of Tape Deck 2 will be recorded
BALANCE (5) controls to your onthe blanktapeinTape Deck 1.
pleasure.
e) To stop tape on either Deck, press
STOP/EJECT button (9) on that Deck
once. (Pressing a second time will eject
that tape.) When tape reaches its end,
that deck will automatically stop and its
PLAY button will be released.
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RECORDING - CD OR CDG DISC(S) 3. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the
(AUDIO ONLY, VIDEO IS NOT POSSIBLE) Microphone to the ON position and speak
1. Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1. or si ng to th e Mi cr op ho ne . Th e
Microphone sensitivity and loudness
2. Load a Singing Machine or any other could be adjusted as required by turning
prerecorded CD/CDG disc into the CD the MIC VOLUME control and/or the
compartment drawer. MASTER VOLUME control.
3. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to 4. To add depth or ambiance to your voice,
select the CD function. Press the SKIP adjust the REVERB control until the
button to the desired track number you desired effect is obtained.
wish to record from.
Note:
4. Press the PLAY button to start playback on To prevent feedback or whistling from
the CD player. Press both RECORD and occu rr in g, pl ea se be su re th at th e
PLAY buttons at the same time to begin microphone is not too close to the SMG-900
recording. The combined output of your unit.
voice and the playback of the CD or the
CDG sound track will be recorded on the PUBLIC ADDRESS - CONNECT GUITAR
blank tape. AND KEYBOARD
1. Connect the guitar or keyboard to guitar
ADDING EXTRA VOICE(S) / DUBBING OR input jack or keyboard input jack.
COPYING
1. Load your previously recorded tape into 2. Press the STANDBY button to turn the unit
Tape Deck 2. on.
2. Load another blank tape into Tape Deck 1. 3. The sensitivity and loudness could be
adjusted as required by turning the guitar
3. Follow Steps 3 of RECORDING TO TAPE or keyboard volume control and/or the
for Recording Sing Along. Your voice will master volume control.
again be added, allowing you to sing duets
with your own voice. If you use the TREBLE/MEDIUM/BASS
microphone input for an instrument, you When playing CD disc or Cassette Tape, you
can record that at a separate time than can rotate the TREBLE/MEDIUM/BASS
your voice performance. If you simply knob to control the TREBLE/MEDIUM/BASS
want to make a dub or copy, load the tape effect (high/flat/low tone) of the output from
you wish to copy in Tape Deck 2 and a the speakers.
blank tape in Tape Deck 1. Do not plug in
the microphones.
PUBLIC ADDRESS - USING THE
SMG-900 AS A SYSTEM
1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either
one of the MIC input Jacks.
2. Press the STANDBY button to turn the unit
on.
CASSETTE OPERATION
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NOTE
DScrewdrivers and othermetal objects
should never be allowed to come in
contact with tape heads. These will
scratch the sensitive surface causing
damage to yourtapes.
DMagnets or magnetized objects
should not be placed near tape
heads.
COMPACT DISC
Handling Disc
Although the musictracks in the disc are
covered with a protective layer, it is still
advisable to treat the disc carefully.
Ensure that you always pick up discs by
the edge, and put them back in their
holders immediately after use.
CLEANING DISC
Cleaning will not normally 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 water if necessary.
NOTE: Do not use the
detergent or abrasive
cleaning agents, for they can
damage the disc.
CD PLAYER
The player mechanism is fitted with self-
lubricating bearing and must not be
oiled or greased.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
disconnect your stereo system
from the AC power plug when
cleaning.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
POWER SWITCH
After using the unit, turn off the power by
pressing the STANDBY button.
CLEANING THE UNIT
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:
!Sound quality deteriorates.
!The output sound level drops.
!The previous recording is not completely
erased.
!Recording is 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 (4,5,8), pinch roller (3,7)
and capstan (2,6) with a cotton swab (1)
moistened with isopropyl alcohol or
special head-cleaning fluid.
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain
lukewarm water and wrung dry. Never use
benzol, benzene or other strong chemical
cleaners since these could damage the finish
or your unit. It is important that no liquid
reaches the inside of the unit.
To clean the exterior of the unit, simply wipe
with a soft clean cloth moistened with plain
lukewarm water.
Proprietary tape head cleaners are
available from most HI-FI retail outlets.
CASSETTE DECK CARE
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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.
SOLUTION
Insert the power plug into the AC
outlet.
Turn up the volume.
Turn up the volume at TV/PA
system.
Turn on the power at TV/PA
system.
Follow directions on page E9 for
‘Making the Connections’.
Select the correct function.
PROBLEM
No power when the unit
is on.
No sound.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power plug connection at
the AC outlet.
Volume control is set to
minimum.
Volume control on TV set/PA
system is set to minimum.
TV set/PA system power is
OFF.
AUX OUT jacks not
connected.
The wrong function is
selected.
Select AUX IN as the source for
your home stereo.
Follow direction on page E9 for
connecting to a home stereo
system.
No sound - If audio is
going through home
stereo.
Source Selection on your
stereo is not set properly.
Improper Connection to
stereo system or PA.
Check the outlet with a working
lamp or other electrical appliance.
No power when plugged
in.
The AC outlet may not have
power.
Insert disc correctly.
Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Disc is inserted upside
down.
Disc is dirty.
CD PLAYER
cannot work normally or
“ “, “ “ , or “ “
are displayed.
Use a new disc.
Use a new disc.
Only use discs bearing standard
logo as described on page E10.
Disc is scratched.
Disc is warped.
A nonstandard disc is
inserted.
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.
Follow directions on page E8 for
‘Making the Connections’.
No sound - If audio is
going through TV or
VCR.
Source Selection on TV or
VCR is not correct.
Cannot copy from DECK
2 to DECK 1.
FUNCTION SELECTOR is in
the wrong Mode.
Set the FUNCTION button to TAPE
Mode.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
No song lyrics appear
on screen.
Connect the video cable to the
Singing Machine’s VIDEO OUT
and to the TV VIDEO IN.
Using your TV Remote to select
VIDEO input.
Connect from VIDEO OUT of the
system to the VIDEO IN of your
VCR or Connect to an RF
Modulator and then to the TV
cable input. Refer to “Making the
Connections” on page E8.
Check the disc to be sure it is a
CDG. (See page E21 for details.)
Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.
Source selector on TV is not
set to VIDEO.
Check disc to be sure it is clean.
(See page E17 for cleaning
instructions.)
A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.
TV does not have video line
input.
CASSETTE
unsteady tape sound.
Cannot record.
Recorded tape sound
is distorted.
Dirty capstan.
Irregular cassette tape
winding.
The erasure prevention tabs
are broken out.
Play button and Record
button were not pressed
down simultaneously.
Dirty head.
Faulty cassette tape.
Clean capstan.
Replace tape.
Replace tape or cover tab
openings with adhesive tape.
When recording, make sure that
both the Record and Play buttons
are pressed down at the same time.
Clean capstan.
Replace tape.
SOLUTION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cannot copy from DECK
2 to DECK 1.
Unrecorded tape inserted
into DECK 2.
Insert a pre-recorded tape to
DECK 2.
Song lyrics leave double
image during play.
Operating play-pause-play-
pause continuously on a
song selection will cause
double image.
Return to the start of the song
selection to reset or clear video
screen.
Please call Customer Service at [phone] 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.
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