The Singing Machine STVG-500 Owner's Manual
The Singing Machine STVG-500 Owner's Manual

The Singing Machine STVG-500 Owner's Manual

Compact disc + graphics with built-in tv karaoke center

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

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  • Page 1 STVG-500 COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS WITH BUILT-IN TV KARAOKE CENTER OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this unit. The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
  • Page 2: Class 1 Laser Product

    WARNINGS This CD player is made and tested to meet WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF exacting safety standards. It meets FCC FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE requirements and complies with safety THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. performance standards of the U.S.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: The Singing Machine Karaoke Glossary Of Terms

    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 may not necessarily pertain to the particular model Singing Machine that you have.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Your STVG-500 Compact Disc + Graphics with Built-In TV 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.
  • Page 8: Control Locations

    CONTROL LOCATIONS ON SCREEN LYRICS STVG-500 FRONT VIEW REPEAT Indicator 13. PITCH Control 25. AUTO VOICE CONTROL PROGRAM Indicator 14. BALANCE Control 26. Cassette Door MONITOR 15. MASTER Volume Control 27. MIC Volume Control LED Display 16. Model Number 28. MIC 2 Jack CD Door 17.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    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: (954) 596-1000 FAX: (954)596-2000 REAR VIEW 36.
  • Page 10: Making The Connections

    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...
  • Page 11 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’...
  • Page 12 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’...
  • Page 13 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 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 &...
  • Page 14: Cd Or Cd+G Operation

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Cassette Operation

    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’...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE POWER SWITCH NOTE After using the STVG-500, turn off the power Screwdrivers and other metal objects by pressing the POWER button. should never be allowed to come in contact with tape heads. These will CLEANING THE UNIT...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 No power plug connection at Insert the power plug into the AC...
  • Page 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound - If audio is Source Selection on TV or Follow directions on page 9 for going through TV or VCR is not correct. ‘Video Connection’. VCR. Dirty capstan. Clean capstan. Irregular cassette tape CASSETTE Replace tape.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) 5 WATTS (RMS) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 8 ohms CD PLAYER SECTION: FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz - 20KHz SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO 50 dB WOW AND FLUTTER IMMEASURABLE D - A CONVERSION 1-BIT DAC NUMBER OF PROGRAMS 19 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING SAMPLING SYSTEM...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
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  • Page 24: Limited Warranty And Service

    LIMITED WARRANTY and SERVICE THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY , INC. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of Ninety (90) days from date of sale to the original consumer purchaser. Product will be replaced or repaired free of charge if it has proven to be defective within the Ninety (90) day period when said product is returned at customer expense within the warranty period.

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