Warnings WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE CAUTION THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency DO NOT OPEN energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT instruction manual.
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Included Please make sure the following items are included. Main Unit Welcome Kit Wired Microphone AC Adapter Manual Audio/Video Cables — E2 —...
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Location of Controls (Top/Front) 1. Handle 14. Skip –/NavigationButton 2. CD Compartment 15. KEY +/Navigation5Button 3. MASTER VOLUME Control 16. Open/Close Tab 4. ECHO + Button 17. ENTER/Play/Pause Button 5. MIC VOLUME + Button 18. Skip +/NavigationButton 6. POWER (ON/OFF) Button 19.
Location of Controls (Rear) 1. Video Out Jack 4. DC In Jack 2. Right Audio Out Jack 5. Battery Compartment 3. Left Audio Out Jack Location of Controls (Display) PLAY/PAUSE PROGRAM REPEAT 1. CDG Indicator 4. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator 2. Display 5.
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Connection Connecting the Microphone(s) Microphones: Connect a microphone into MIC jack 1 u as well as MIC jack 2 v (when desired). Note: Do not drop or tap the Mic as damage to the Mic or speakers may occur. Do not twirl the microphone by cord as it will cause damage to the encased wiring.
Connection Connecting to AC Power Insert the AC power cord into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz. SML283-eng and fra.V4_Layout 1 11/7/16 8:37 AM Page 3 Note: Make all connections before connecting to AC power. MAKING THE CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES “C”...
Operation Connecting to Aux In Jack Connect an external device by using an To External Unit appropriate cable (3.5mm audio cable not AUDIO OUTPUT / HEADPHONE JACK included) as shown. Note: See page E18 to select and use the Aux In function.
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Operation Playing a CD Connect the unit as described previously; it should be connected to a TV. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on. Lift open the CD door and insert a CD (with standard or MP3+G files) or a CD+G by gently pressing it on the center spindle.
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Operation Playing a CD (Continued) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control. Notes: • Never place anything other than a CD in the compartment, as foreign objects can damage the unit. • If no disc is inserted, “no” will appear on the display.
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Operation Playing a CD (Continued) SKIP: Advance or go back one track by pressing the Skip –/ Navigationand Skip +/ Navigationbutton. REPEAT: During playback, press the PROG/REPEAT button once to repeatedly play the selected song; the Repeat indicator will blink. Press the PROG/ REPEAT button a second time to repeatedly play the whole CD;...
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Operation Playing a CD (Continued) Program Notes: • Press the STOP/PAIR button TWICE to stop and clear the program. • If more than 20 tracks are attempted to be programmed, “FUL” will appear in the display. PAUSE: During playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the ENTER/ PLAY/PAUSE button;...
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Operation Playing Songs from the USB Connect the unit as described previously; it should be connected to a TV. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB slot on the unit so it faces upward. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION button to select the USB mode;...
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Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) Connect microphone(s) and slide the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to the ON position. Press the MIC VOLUME + or – button as desired, which will affect both microphones. Press the ECHO + or – button to add an echo effect to your voice.
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Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) PROGRAM: You can program up to 20 tracks for playback in any desired order. While in the Stop mode, press the PROG/REPEAT button; the Program indicator will blink and ”01” will appear on the display indicating the first program is ready to program.
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Operation Using a Bluetooth Device Connect the unit as described previously. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION button to select the Bluetooth; “bt” will appear in the display. The unit automatically searches for and pairs a previously paired Bluetooth device (if previously paired).
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Operation Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued) Start playback of your bluetooth device. Press the ENTER/PLAY/ PAUSE button during playback to pause the song. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control on this unit as well as the volume on your Bluetooth device.
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Operation Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued) RECORD YOUR VOCAL PERFORMANCE: To record your singing as well as the music, press the RECORD button. Recording will begin and the light around the RECORD button will light solid. When done recording, press the RECORD button again;...
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Operation Using the AUX IN Jack Connect the unit as described previously. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on. Connect the external unit to the AUX IN Jack on the front of this unit. Connecting an external unit will allow the audio to be played through your Singing Machine.
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Operation Using the AUX IN Jack (Continued) Press the MIC VOLUME + or –button as desired, which will affect both microphones. Press the ECHO + or – button to add an echo effect to your voice. RECORD YOUR VOCAL PERFORMANCE: To record your singing as well as the music, press the RECORD button.
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• Remove (eject) the USB flash drive from your Select and purchase your favorite computer. karaoke music from the Singing Turn on the Singing Machine and connect the USB Machine Download Store. flash drive. Download your selected purchase(s) from the Singing Machine Digital •...
Troubleshooting Guide Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: No Power • Power is not on; press the ON/OFF button to turn power on. • Confirm the AC adapter is connected securely to the back of the unit. •...
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