The Singing Machine STVG-500 User manual

STVG-500
COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS
WITH BUILT-IN TV KARAOKE CENTER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this unit.
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The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
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WARNINGS
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure:
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
26. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the product’s power cord when you will not use it for an
extended period.
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THE SINGING MACHINE KARAOKE GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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In addition to all of the terminology associated with consumer electronics products, a few
additional terms are used almost exclusively in karaoke. These terms are meant to familiarize
you with the world of Karaoke. The features listed below may not necessarily pertain to the
particular model Singing Machine that you have. The following are some brief explanations of
karaoke terms:
Echo:
Echo adds depth and resonance to a singer's voice, without affecting the music. This echo is
produced by creating minor controlled feedback in the singer's voice.
Multiplex:
Our multiplex recordings contain 2 copies of the same song. One version is a stereo recording of
the song without the lead singer. The second version is recorded with the music and
background vocals on the left channel and the lead singer recorded on the right channel. This
‘split track’ recording allows you to control the volume of the lead singer by adjusting the balance
control. You can sing a duet with the lead singer or use the lead singer as a guide as you learn
the song, gradually fading them out with the balance control until you are able to sing the song
on your own.
Auto Voice Control (AVC):
When the AVC function is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as soon
as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals on
the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated. This useful function is used primarily
during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that the AVC function
only works with multiplex recording and not with standard audio recordings.
Pitch Control:
This function controls pitch of music by controlling the speed at which a cassette tape plays
back. By increasing the speed of the tape, the music sounds higher (sharp). By slowing the tape
speed, the music sounds lower (flat).
Key Controller:
Key Controller changes the key of the CD/CDG music (+ or - steps) to adjust to the singer’s
voice.
CDG:
This is an acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics. You will also see variations CD+G, and
CD+Graphics. This is a regular audio CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous
to music. In laymen's terms, CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video).
In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the lyrics in
synch with music. In most cases, CDG software displays lyrics which change color as they are
to be sung. A regular television is all that is required to display CDG lyrics.
NOTE - CDG is a particular type of compact disc encoding system that is different from VCD or
DVD. Your Singing Machine can decode standard audio compact discs and CDG discs. It will
not read VCD or DVD encoded discs.
Standard audio discs and cassette tapes will not display lyrics on your TV. Audio CDs do not
contain the software necessary to display lyrics.

INTRODUCTION
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Your STVG-500 Compact Disc + Graphics with Built-InTV 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. After just a few
simple instructions, you will become an expert. Before you use your STVG-500, 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.
Echo Control - lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.
Master Volume Control - lets you turn the volume control clockwise or counter-clockwise until
desired volume level is obtained.
Multiple Karaoke music center - it plays audio Compact Discs, CD+Graphics discs and
cassette tapes.
Built-In Speaker - lets you share the music with your family or friends.
Auxiliary Output Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an
equalizer/booster or a PAsystem.

CONTROL LOCATIONS
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FRONT VIEW
1. REPEAT Indicator 13. PITCH Control 25. AUTO VOICE CONTROL
2. PROGRAM Indicator 14. BALANCE Control 26. Cassette Door
3. MONITOR 15. MASTER Volume Control 27. MIC Volume Control
4. LED Display 16. Model Number 28. MIC 2 Jack
5. CD Door 17. Loudspeakers 29. MIC 1 Jack
6. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator 18. PLAY/PAUSE Button 30. PAUSE Button
7. CD Door OPEN Button 19. STOP Button 31. STOP/EJECT Button
8. CDG Indicator 20. SKIP Buttons 32. FAST FORWARD Button
9. POWER ON Indicator 21. INTRO Button 33. REWIND Button
10. POWER Button 22. PROGRAM Button 34. PLAY Button
11. FUNCTION SELECT 23. REPEAT Button 35. RECORD Button
12. MONITOR ON/OFF 24. ECHO Control
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
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REAR VIEW
36. VIDEO IN Jack 41. VIDEO OUT Jack
37. MIC Holder 42. AC POWER Cord
38. VERTICAL HOLD Control 43. AUX OUT Jacks (L/R)
39. CONTRAST Control 44. AUX IN Jacks (L/R)
40. BRIGHTNESS Control 45. MIC Holder
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AC~
120V/60Hz
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WARNING:
AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTS
AND ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CERTIFICATION:
DANGER:
CAUTION:
SERVICEMAN CAUTION:
ATTENTION:
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J OF DHHS REGULATIONS
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED, AVOIDDIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
SEE WARNING NOTICE ON THE INSIDE OF BACK COVER.
RAYONNEMENT LASER DANGEREUX SIOUVERT AVEC L ENCLENCHEMENT DE SECURITE AMNULE.
COMPLIES WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.
MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A-7 Coconut Creek, FL33073
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
COMPLIES WITH DHHS RADIATION PERFORMACE STANDARDS,21 CFR SUB. CHAPTER J.
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
POWER SOURCE : AC~120V/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION : 24 W
SERIAL NO.
MODEL NO. : STVG-500
BRIGHT CONTRAST V-HOLD
IN OUT
AUX
VIDEO IN
L
AUX OUT
L
AUX OUT
R
R
OUT
AUX IN AUX IN VIDEO
L R IN
RL
TV
VIDEO OUT

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING POWER
You can power the system from a standard AC outlet by using the supplied power cord.
CAUTION: The supplied AC power cord has a polarized plug that fits into the wall outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit properly, turn it over and try again. Do not force it.
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV
The Singing Machine provides a patch cord to give you the option of connecting your STVG-500
to an external audio/sound system and video device. The patch cord has three RCA jacks at
each end. White and Red are for left and right audio connections and the yellow is for connecting
the video.
Make sure that you have a CDG disc in the Singing Machine and playing when you are making
this connection. You will know you have the proper settings on your TV or VCR as soon as you
see the Singing Machine logo or lyrics on the screen!
VIDEO CONNECTION
Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the TV screen:
(1) Locate the multicolored patch cords.
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the Video Out of the back of the Singing Machine.
(3) Connect the other end of the Video Cable (yellow) to the Video Input on your TV or
VCR.
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VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
R
L
OUT IN
AUX
VIDEO
IN
OUT
REAR VIEW OF TV
RL
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

If your television does not have the required Video Input, you will need an RF Modulator (Radio
Frequency Modulator), which connects through your TV Antenna or cable line and serves as
Video Input.
An RF Modulator can be purchased at almost any consumer electronics retailer. If you are
connecting the video from the Singing Machine to either a television or a VCR video input jack,
you must specify the source the TV or VCR is to display.Your TV or VCR user guide can tell you
how to display the video signal from the ‘Video In’ jack.
If you don’t have the manual for your TV or VCR we suggest calling the TV or VCR
manufacturer’s customer service department. Only the manufacturer will be able to tell you very
quickly how to configure your TV or VCR to display the video signal coming from the ‘Video
Input’ jack.
DNote: Some projection TV sets do not display the standard blue background used on most
CDGs properly. If the background color is inconsistent or flashing, please try connecting your
Singing Machine to a standard tube television.
COMMON WAYS TO CONFIGURE YOUR TV OR VCR
(1)
(2)
Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect a
video camera, VCR or video game. The Singing Machine is constantly sending the video and
audio signals to the 'Video Out' and 'AUX OUT' jacks whenever you play a CDG. So, load a CDG
into your Singing Machine before you start making these connections. You will see lyrics on the
TV screen as soon as you get the setup completed correctly.
We refer to TV/VCR because manufacturers use very similar ways to connect TVs and VCRs
and you can connect your Singing Machine to a TV, VCR or satellite system.The setup of your
TV/VCR is the most difficult part of making the connection for displaying your Singing Machine
lyrics. In most homes, the TV has either a cable connected or antennae in use. Once you
connect your Singing Machine to the TV/VCR, you must 'tell' your TV/VCR to display the input
from the Singing Machine instead of the usual input from the cable or antennae.
Check your TV/VCR user manual for the easiest way to setup your particular entertainment
system. If you don't have your manual you can always call your TV/VCR manufacturer for that
information or try hitting their website for online assistance. We've listed below the most
common ways of setting up a TV/VCR:
In the setup menu for configuring the TV/VCR there may be an option on 'Input Selection'
where you may choose between 'Cable/Ant.', 'Video 1', or 'Video 2' etc. as the input source.
Try looking for a 'Video' channel between the highest channel and the lowest channel on
your TV or VCR. (i.e. Between 99 and 2 may be 'VIDEO' or 'INPUT' or 'GAME')
(3) Look for a button on the remote control for the TV/VCR you are connecting to that says
'VIDEO', 'VIDEO 1', 'Game', 'AUX', 'EXT', 'LINE1', 'LINE-IN' or occasionally the 'VCR'
button will display the Video input source.
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING A VIDEO COMPONENT FOR INPUT
Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine’s monitor from
another video source:
(4) Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to AUX and the MONITOR ON/OFF switch to ON.
(5) Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD Controls at the back of
the Singing Machine to have the best picture quality.
AUDIO CONNECTION
Connect the STVG-500 to your TV or home stereo system using the White and Red connections
on the supplied patch cord. Plug the white end of the patch cord into the white AUX OUT jack on
the STVG-500. Plug the red end of the patch cord into the red AUX OUT jack on STVG-500. Now
connect the other end of the cable’s white (left channel) and red (right channel) plugs to your TV
or home stereo system’s ‘AUDIO IN’ or ‘AUX IN’ jacks.
(1) Locate the multicolored patch cords.
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the Video In of the back 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.
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AUX OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
R
L
OUT IN
AUX
REAR VIEW OF TV
RL
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
AUDIO INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
R
L
OUT IN
AUX
VIDEO
IN
OUT
REAR VIEW OF VCR
RL
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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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 L & R jacks.
AUX INPUT
L
(White Jack)
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
R
L
OUT IN
AUX
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
RL
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX INPUT
R
(Red Jack)

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 discs. These chemicals will permanently damage the plastic
surface of the disc.
!Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward. Compact discs
can be played on only one side.
!To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc
out, holding it carefully by the edges.
!Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches.
!To prevent warping the disc, do not expose it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperatures for extended periods of time.
!Do not apply paper or write anything on either side of the disc. The inks used in some felt-tips
pens may damage the surfaces of the disc.
PLAYING CD OR CD+G DISC
Reminders:
!Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on your STVG-500, TV or audio system to a comfortable
level.
!Adjust MIC/ECHO/BALANCE controls as needed to achieve the desired mix of music and
vocals through your TV or sound system.
!Do not press the disc cover of the CD compartment while it’s playing.
!Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc tray. Foreign objects can damage
the unit.
!Do not apply excessive force to disc cover.
!Only place one disc on the disc tray at a time.
TURNING POWER ON/OFF
!To turn on the Karaoke center, press the POWER button, the POWER ON LED Indicator will
light up.
!To turn off the system, press the POWER button again, the POWER ON LED Indicator will
turn off.
(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 18 if a disc is loaded but the total tracks do
not appear.)
FUNCTION SELECT
Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to CD+G.
LOADING A DISC
!Press the CD door OPEN button to open the CD compartment door. Place a disc in the
compartment with the printing side facing upward and the shiny side facing down.
!Press the CLOSE point (for CD door) again to close the CD compartment. The LED window
will display total number of track. (If no disc is loaded, it will display “ ”).
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION

CD OR CD+G OPERATION
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
!To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the first track [ ] and the PLAY/PAUSE
LED Indicator will be displayed.
!To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the PLAY/PAUSE LED Indicator
will flash.
!To resume play, press this button again.
MONITOR ON/OFF
!Set MONITOR ON/OFF switch to ON if you want to display a CDG lyrics on the Singing
Machine’s monitor.
!Adjust the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD Controls at the back of the
Singing Machine to have the best picture quality.
STOP MODE
If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. (The total
number of tracks will be shown on the LED window).
SKIP PLAY(For both CD and CDG discs)
!During STOP mode, you can skip up or down to your desired track number by pressing a
SKIP button( - 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 ( -SKIP- ), the CD will
search at high speed in the forward or backward direction. Normal play will continue when you
release the button.
REPEAT PLAY
!To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once, the REPEAT LED
Indicator will flash, then activate the PLAY/PAUSE button.
!To repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice, the REPEAT LED Indicator will light up.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin.
!To clear the repeat function. Press the REPEAT button again, the REPEAT LED Indicator will
turn off.
PROGRAM PLAY
!Use the PROGRAM button to program and play back songs in a pre-selected order.
!Programming should be done in the STOP mode only. Press the PROGRAM button until its
PROGRAM LED flashes, number [ ] will also display. Press SKIP buttons ( - SKIP - )
to select a desired track and press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the
same steps up to a maximum of 19 tracks.
!Press PLAY/PAUSE button when you have completed programming and you are ready to
start singing.
!To clear all the programmed memories, press STOP button.
INTRO PLAY
!Press the INTRO button once, of
each track as an introduction.
!Press the INTRO button again to stop intro scan play.
then press PLAY. The CD player will play up to 10 seconds
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CASSETTE OPERATION
LOADING AND UNLOADING CASSETTES
Follow these steps to load and unload cassettes:
1. Press STOP/EJECT button (9).
2. Insert cassette with desired side facing you,
tape surface down. Avoid touching tape.
3. Close cassette holder/tape cover.
To ensure firm locking of cassette holder/
tape covers, please press the cassette
door(s) at the center point (or the maximum
right position) until a ‘click’ sound is heard.
Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button (9),
remove cassette and close cover.
PLAYBACK
1. Turn on POWER (1)
2. Set FUNCTION SELECT switch (2) to TAPE.
3. Load cassette into the cassette compartment.
4. Depress PLAY button (10).
5. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (5), and BALANCE
(4) controls to your pleasure.
6. To stop the tape, press STOP/EJECT button
(9) on that Deck once. (A second pressing will
eject the tape.) Or, when a tape reaches its
end, that deck will automatically stop and its
PLAY button (10) will be released.
MICROPHONES/ECHO/PITCH
When either or both microphones are plugged
into the Microphone Jacks (8), their output is
mixed with the playback from cassette tapes.
Adjust Mic Volume (7) for best balance between
playback and microphone levels.
Adjust ECHO (6) to add depth and richness to
vocals, and PITCH (3) to control the speed of
cassette playback.
SING ALONG - Tape
1. Follow instructions for PLAYBACK.
2. Follow instructions for MICROPHONES/
ECHO/PITCH.
3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (5), ECHO (6) and
PITCH (3) Controls. Your voice will be
combined with the playback output and will be
heard through the loudspeaker.
4. With Singing Machine or similar multiplex
cassettes, you can sing duets along with the
recorded artist and background music. Or by
turning the BALANCE Control (4), you can
eliminate the vocal track and do a solo
performance with the background music.
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CASSETTE OPERATION
RECORDING SING ALONG - CD or CDG PUBLIC ADDRESS - Using a Microphone
disc (Audio only, Video is not possible) The STVG-500 can be used as a PA(Public
1. Load a blank cassette. Address System), you can sing along with
2. Load a Si nging Ma chine or s imilar PRE-RECORDED TAPE, CD or auxiliary
multiples CD/CDG disc or any other pre- input from a music component.
recorded karaoke disc into CD
compartment. Public Address (PA) Operation Procedures.
3. Rotate PITCH control to central position. 1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either
4. Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to one of the MIC input jacks.
CD+G. Press SKIP to the desired track 2. Press the POWER button to turn the unit
number you wish to record from. on.
5. Press PLAY to start playback on the CD 3. Switch the FUNCTION SELECT to TAPE.
player. Press both RECORD and PLAY Rotate the MIC VOLUME control to central
Buttons at the same time to begin position.
recording. The combined output of your 4. Move the ON/OFF switch located on the
voice and the playback of CD or CDG Microphone to ON position and speak or
sound track will be recorded on the blank sing to the Microphone. The Microphone
tape. sensitivity and loudness could be adjusted
as required by turning the MIC VOLUME
control and/or the MASTER VOLUME
control.
5. To add depth or ambiance to your voice,
adjust the ECHO control until the desired
effect is obtained.
NOTE: To prevent feedback or whistling from
occurring, please be sure that the
microphone is not too close to the
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE
DScrewdrivers and other metal 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 music tracks 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.
POWER SWITCH
After using the STVG-500, turn off the power
by pressing the POWER 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), pinch roller (3) and
capstan (2) 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 11 for
‘Audio Connection’.
Select the correct function.
PROBLEM
No power when
POWER 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 11 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.
Use a new disc.
Use a new disc.
Only use discs bearing standard
logo as described on page 13.
Disc is inserted upside
down.
Disc is dirty.
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.
CD PLAYER
cannot work normally or
¢¢, ¢¢, or ¢¢are
displayed.
Singing Machine needs to
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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 9.
Check the disc to be sure it is a
CDG. (See page 5 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 17 for cleaning
instructions.)
A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.
Please call customer Service at 954-596-1000 option 2 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.
TV does not have video line
input.
CASSETTE
Unsteady tape sound.
Cannot record.
Recorded tape sound
is distorted.
Dirty capstan.
Irregular cassette tape
winding.
Pitch knob may be in wrong
position.
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.
Adjust Pitch knob.
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
Follow directions on page 9 for
‘Video Connection’.
No sound - If audio is
going through TV or
VCR.
Source Selection on TV or
VCR is not correct.
VERTICAL HOLD Control is
not set correctly.
Adjust the VERTICAL HOLD
Control.
Picture is jumping up.