The Singing Machine SMG-900 Instruction Manual

The Singing Machine SMG-900 Instruction Manual

Semi-pro compact disc + graphic karaoke center

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SMG-900
Please read before using this unit.
Semi-Pro Compact Disc + Graphic
Karaoke Center
The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

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  • Page 1 SMG-900 Please read before using this unit. Semi-Pro Compact Disc + Graphic Karaoke Center The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
  • Page 2: Ventilation Warning

    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. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the...
  • Page 5 Guitar or Keyboard Jack - Guitar or Keyboard can be connected to this unit by using guitar or keyboard jack. The volume of guitar or keyboard coming from the SMG-900 can be adjusted by turning the guitar or keyboard’s volume control.
  • Page 6: Control Locations

    CONTROL LOCATIONS SMG-900 For Tape 1 10. Tweeter 21. STANDBY Button 1. RECORD Button 11. FAST FORWARD 22. FUNCTION SELECT 2. PLAY Button 23. MASTER VOLUME (FFWD) Button 3. REWIND Button 12. REWIND Button Control 4. Tweeter 13. PLAY Butt on 24.
  • Page 7 CONTROL LOCATIONS VIDEO OUT EXT. SPEAKER 28. KEYBOARD 37. OPEN/CLOSE Button 44. REVERB Control 38. HEADPHONE Jack 45. BALANCE Control VOLUME Control 39. MIC 1 VOLUME 46. MIC Holder 29. MEDIUM Control 47. AUX OUT Jack (L/R) 30. BASS Control Control 48.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Overview

    Install two alkaline AA batteries in the proper position with + & - polarities as indicated in the battery compartment. Be sure to replace the compartment lid. For trouble free use, point remote control directly at the SMG-900. If remote fails to operate, change the batteries.
  • Page 9: Making The Connections

    (yellow colored RCA single-plug) to the Video Output jack on the back of your SMG-900 unit. Then connect the other end of the video plug (yellow) to the Video Input jack of the television. If your television does not have the required Video Input, you will need an RF Modulator (Radio Frequency Modulator), which connects through your TV antenna or cable line and serves as Video Input.
  • Page 10 CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR OUTPUT To connect an audio component (such as a power amplifier or a PA system amplifier) so you can hear the Singing Machine’s music & vocal through it, plug the audio component into the AUX OUT jacks.
  • Page 11: Cd Or Cd+G Operation

    CD OR CD+G OPERATION 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! PREPARATION This unit is designed to play CD’s bearing the identification logo “ ”...
  • Page 12 CD OR CD+G OPERATION SELECT DISC PLAY 7. Press one of the disc select buttons (DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3) to select the disc to be played. The symbol for PLAY “ ” and “DISC” appears. Play starts from the first track of the selected disc.
  • Page 13: Programmed Play

    CD OR CD+G OPERATION PROGRAMMED PLAY Up to 32 selections, from up to 3 discs, can be programmed for play in any order. To begin the programming procedure, select the “CD” function first. The discs or tracks must be programmed in the stop mode. The same disc or track can be programmed more than once.
  • Page 14: Checking The Program

    CD OR CD+G OPERATION 7. Select DISC 2 by pressing the DISC 2 button. MEMORY 8. Select track 9 by pressing the SKIP button. MEMORY 9. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start play. MEMORY When all programmed selections have been played, the first programmed track on DISC 1 will appear and “MEMORY”...
  • Page 15: Cassette Operation

    CASSETTE OPERATION LOADING AND UNLOADING CASSETTES Follow these steps to load and unload cassettes: 1. Press the STOP/EJECT button (9). 2. Insert a cassette with desired side facing you, tape surface down. Avoid touching tape. 3. Close cassette holder/tape deck cover. To ensure firm locking of cassette holder/tape covers, please press the cassette door(s) at the center point (or...
  • Page 16: Consecutive Play

    CASSETTE OPERATION CONSECUTIVE PLAY 2. Follow instructions for MICROPHONES/ 1. Press the STANDBY button (1). R E V E R B . W h e n e i t h e r o r b o t h microphones are plugged into the 2.
  • Page 17: Public Address - Connect Guitar And Keyboard

    CD player. Press both RECORD and oc cu rr in g, pl ea se be su re th at th e PLAY buttons at the same time to begin microphone is not too close to the SMG-900 recording. The combined output of your unit.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE POWER SWITCH NOTE After using the unit, turn off the power by Screwdrivers and other metal objects pressing the STANDBY button. should never be allowed to come in contact with tape heads. These will CLEANING THE UNIT scratch the sensitive surface causing To clean the exterior of the unit, simply wipe damage to your tapes.
  • 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 the unit No power plug connection at Insert the power plug into the AC...
  • Page 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cannot copy from DECK Unrecorded tape inserted Insert a pre-recorded tape to 2 to DECK 1. into DECK 2. DECK 2. Dirty capstan. Clean capstan. CASSETTE Irregular cassette tape unsteady tape sound. Replace tape. winding.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION: OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM) 20 WATTS + 20 WATTS (RMS) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MONO EXTENSION/EXTERNAL SPEAKER 5 WATTS NOMINAL CD PLAYER SECTION: FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 3dB) SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO 70 dB (A-WTD) WOW AND FLUTTER IMMEASURABLE...
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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.
  • Page 24 The Singing Machine Company, Inc. 900-0308-ENG01 6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. A7, Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, USA. PRINTED IN CHINA TEL: (954) 596-1000 FAX: (954) 596-2000 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.singingmachine.com...

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