Troubleshooting Guide - The Singing Machine SMDigital iSM-370 Instruction Manual

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
No power when the unit
is on.
No power when plugged in.
No sound from TV or PA.
Sound is distorted.
iPod does not dock
properly.
iPod does not respond to
the unit.
iPod did not charge up.
CD Player does not work
normally or the LCD dis-
plays " ", " ", or " "
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power plug connection at the AC outlet.
The AC outlet may not have power.
The wrong function is selected.
TV or PA system is set to minimum.
TV or PA system is powered off.
Patch cords are not connected securely.
Volume level is set too high.
Sound source is distorted.
Using no or wrong iPod Insert.
iPod did not install properly.
iPod is not installed properly.
Your iPod software is too old.
iPod is locked up.
Using first or second generation
iPod, iPod Shuffle or other devices.
iPod is not installed properly.
iPod is locked up/frozen.
Disc is inserted upside down.
Disc is dirty.
Disc is scratched.
Disc is warped.
A nonstandard disc is inserted.
The unit needs to be reset.
Insert the power plug into the AC outlet.
Check the outlet with a working lamp or other electrical appliance.
Select the correct function.
Turn up the volume on the TV or PA system.
Power the TV or PA system on.
Ensure white and red patch cords are securely inserted into
both the karaoke system and the TV/PA system.
Decrease the volume.
If the iPod original sound source (MP3) is of poor quality,
distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try a different audio source such as a music CD.
Make sure the dock insert is the proper fit for your iPod.
Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in
the dock.
Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in
the dock.
Upgrade software on your iPod. For details visit http://www.
apple.com/iPod/download.
Please make sure your iPod is working properly before dock-
ing into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.
This unit cannot support those iPods or other devices. Use
AUX as their input channel.
Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat it in
the dock.
Please make sure your iPod is working properly before dock-
ing into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.
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
E17.
Disconnect the machine from the power source for 30 sec-
onds the reconnect.
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SOLUTION