Do you have a question about the iSM-1028 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Belinda Johnston
April 22, 2025
Do you have to have a special cd for this to work
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025
The Singing Machine iSM-1028 does not require a special CD to function, but to display lyrics, it must use a CD+G disc. Standard audio CDs will play music but will not show lyrics on the screen.
Summary of Contents for The Singing Machine iSM-1028
Page 1
X Pedestal CDG karaoke system with built-in 7" TFT LCD color monitor, iPod docking and AM/FM radio...
Page 2
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO OR PLACED NEAR, DRIPPING, SPLASHING WATER OR OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Page 3
This class[B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 4
Attach pedestal and rotate clockwise. pedestal...
Page 5
Plug the RED connector and WHITE connector into corresponding colored ports in the correct direction. Please follow these instructions carefully as the system will not function/power if connections are not made properly. Attach the control panel (top) onto the control base and rotate clockwise. Warning: Do not remove the connectors with cable ties.
Page 6
Attach 6. Tighten 2 screws under each speaker stand.
1. CD Door 15. HEADPHONE Jack 29. Monitor Selector 2. iPod support 16. MIC 2 Jack 30. AUTO VOICE CONTROL 3. iPod adjustment knob 17. SKIP (KEY/ECHO) - 31. MIC 2 Volume control button 4. 7" TFT LCD Color screen 32.
Page 9
41. VIDEO IN Jack 46. VIDEO OUT Jack 42. AUX IN Jack (L) 47. AUX OUT Jack (L) 43. AUX IN Jack (R) AUX OUT Jack (R) 44. AC Power Cord Jack Speaker Jacks (R/L) Pedestal...
VIDEO OUTPUT (Yellow Jack) 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: (1) Locate the multi-colored RCA cables (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.
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 &...
To display CDG lyrics/iPod Video/a video signal from another A/V component, set the Monitor Selector to CDG/iPod/AUX mode. To turn off the TFT LCD on the Singing Machine, set the Monitor Selector to OFF mode. display a vivid image Adjust the COLOR and BRIGHTNESS controls of the Singing Machine to .
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...
Page 14
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
KARAOKE FUNCTIONS Karaoke functions can be performed on CDG/iPod/AUX 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.
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 No power plug connection at Insert the power plug into the AC...
Page 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Source Selection on your TV, Select AUX IN as the source for VCR or home stereo is not set your TV, VCR or home stereo. No sound when audio is properly. going through TV, VCR Follow directions on the “Audio or home stereo.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: TOWER SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) 7 WATTS (RMS) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 3 OHMS CD PLAYER SECTION: FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz - 20 KHz SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO 50dB (A-WTD) NUMBERS OF PROGRAMS S T E P S R A N D O M A C C E S S PROGRAMMING...
THE SINGING MACHINE KARAOKE GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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...
Page 24
The Singing Machine Company, Inc. 1028 X-1109-ENG01 280 Machlin Court PRINTED IN CHINA City of Industry, CA 91789 USA VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.singingmachine.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the iSM-1028 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Do you have to have a special cd for this to work
The Singing Machine iSM-1028 does not require a special CD to function, but to display lyrics, it must use a CD+G disc. Standard audio CDs will play music but will not show lyrics on the screen.
This answer is automatically generated
Where do you get the cd for 1028 singing machine