The Singing Machine SMT-312 User manual

SMT-312
SING-A-LONG CASSETTE
PLAYER/RECORDER
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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CONTROL LOCATIONS
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FRONT VIEW
1. VOLUME Control knob
2. HANDLE
3. FUNCTION selector
4. MICROPHONE
5. MIC Volume Control button
6. Cassette door
7. Speaker
8. Battery Door/Compartment
9. DC jack
TOP VIEW
10. Cassette STOP/EJECT key
11. Cassette F.F. key
12. Cassette REW. Key
13. Cassette PLAY key
14. Cassette RECORD key
The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:
Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline and Carbon Zinc) or old batteries with
fresh ones.
If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged, they can overheat and rupture (Follow
battery manufacturer ˇs directions)
Battery precaution
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INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES
Place the set face down on a flat surface.
Release mounting screw by screw driver
then depress the battery door and slide it
until it comes out (Follow arrow direction)
then lift up the door.
Insert 4 C-cell batteries (not included) into
the battery compartment. For longer
battery life, we suggest the use of Alkaline
type batteries.
Close the battery door and tighten
mounting screw.
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DC JACK
Use 6 volt AC Adaptor and insert into DC
Jack on side.
CASSETTE TAPE
Use only cassette tapes not exceeding 60
minutes (C-60) in length or the prerecorded
cassette tapes with background music from
our Tape Club.
CASSETTE INSERTION
Before inserting a cassette, take up any
slack in the tape by inserting a thick pencil
into the hub of the cassette and turning it
a few times.
Press STOP/EJECT key to open cassette
door.
Place cassette in the holder on the inside
of the door, tape facing up with the
desired side to play or record towards you.
NOTE: Be sure cassette is inserted
properly.
Close the cassette door.
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When the recorder is operated in recording,
previous recordings are automatically erased.
For this reason, cassettes have incorporated
a safety device to prevent accidental erasure.
When the small tabs at the rear of a cassette
are broken out, an interlock on the recorder
will be activated, hence preventing recording.
To protect a recording on one side, break out
the tab on that side: Likewise for the other
side. When the cassette is installed with the
tab broken out the RECORD Key cannot be
depressed. To reuse a cassette for recording
after the tabs have been broken, simply cover
each slot with a small piece of cellopane or
vinyl tape.
TO PLAY A CASSETTE TAPE
Turn VOLUME CONTROL to "ON"
position.
Insert a prerecorded cassette tape.
Turn FUNCTION selector (TAPE/SAL/
MIC) to "TAPE"position.
Depress PLAY key.
Adjust VOLUME CONTROL knob for
desired level of sound.
TO RECORD
Turn VOLUME CONTROL to "ON"
position.
Insert a fresh blank cassette tape.
Turn the FUNCTION select (TAPE/SAL/
MIC) to "MIC"position.
Depress PLAY and RECORD (REC) keys
to start recording.
NOTE: Remember to turn the VOLUME
CONTROL on Microphone to "ON"position
and adjust to middle or maximum level when
recording.
SING-A-LONG FUNCTION
Sounds from our prerecorded cassette tapes
with professional background arrangements
can be mixed with your voice from Sing-A-
Long Microphone (MIC). This can give you
exciting listening pleasure and enjoyment. In
addition, Sing-A-Long also amplifies your
voice although the speaker.
To Sing-A-Long with you favourite music
follow these steps:
With prerecorded tape1.
Put a prerecorded cassette tape into the
cassette compartment.
Insert the Microphone plug into the Mic
Jack at side of unit.
Set FUNCTION selector to SAL
position.
Adjust VOLUME CONTROL to
appropriate sound level.
NOTE: If a squealing (feedback) sound is
heard reduce the MIC volume or increase
distance between MIC and speaker.
Press PLAY key to activate the tape,
and you can sing-a-long with your
favourite music through the microphone.

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MIC (Microphone)2.
Turn VOLUME CONTROL to ON
position.
Set FUNCTION selector to MIC
position.
Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to the
appropriate sound level and speak
freely into the microphone.
You can amplify your voice with this bulit-
in PA system.
CLEANING THE UNIT
To clean the unit, simply wipe with a soft
clean cloth moistened with plain lukewarm
water,
CLEANING TAPE HEAD
When the tape is running, magnetic tape
residue, powder and dust naturally
accumulate on the tape 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.
Proprietary tape head cleaners are available
from most HI-FI retail outlets.
CASSETTE DECK CARE
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.
NOTE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Screwdriver and other metal objects
should never be allowed to come in
contact with tape heads. These will
scratch the sensitive surface causing
damage to your tapes.
Magnets or magnetized objects should not
be placed near tape heads.
SPECIFICATION
Power Output : 500mW
Power Source : 4xC-cells or DC 6V
Adaptor
Speaker : 8 OHM
Dimensions : 266(H) x 222(W) x
78(D) mm
Weight : 1023g.
Cassette System : Play/Recorder 2 Track
1 Channel
Tape Speed : 4.75cm per second
F.F Time : Within 170 Sec. For
C-60
Rewind Time : 170 Sec. For C-60
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