SMG-301
Please read before using this unit.
Compact Disc + Graphic
Karaoke Center
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Useadampclothforcleaningtheexterioronly. DoNOT attempt tocleantheinside.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, orlaundrytub; inawet basement, ornearaswimmingpool, andthelike.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
maycausetheapplianceandcart combinationtooverturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instruction.
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. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product may be equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
thesafetypurposeof thegrounding-typeplug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection.
This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by
themanufacturerthat hasthesameoverloadprotectionastheoriginalplug.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. OutdoorAntennaGrounding - 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/NFPA70, 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
groundingelectrode. Seefigure:
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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.
17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
withthemmight befatal.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerousvoltageorotherhazards. Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e) If theproduct hasbeendroppedordamagedinanyway, and
f ) Whentheproduct exhibitsadistinct changeinperformance-thisindicatesaneedforservice.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safetycheckstodeterminethat theproduct isinproperoperatingcondition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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INTRODUCTION
Your SMG-301 Compact Disc + Graphics 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.
This Karaoke Center is easy to use, yet full of features with a compact design. Just a few simple
instructions and you will become an expert. Before you use your unit, please glance through this
manual to familiarize yourself with all the features available and the sections of the manual that
describe their operation. Next, go to the section for the specific operation you wish to perform.
For your easy reference, listed here are some of the main features of this Karaoke Center:
Lyrics on TV screen- displays the lyrics with the tempo of music when playing CD+G discs.
Auto Voice Control- lets you replace the original singer's voice with your own voice when any
prerecorded, multiplex karaoke disc or tape is played. To activate, just rotate Mic Volume to a
comfortable listening level, and Auto Voice Control for the best balance between playback and
microphone levels.
Balance Control - lets you adjust the balance between the prerecorded original singer's voice
and the music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.
Echo Control- lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.
Multiple Karaoke music center - it plays audio Compact Discs, CD+Graphics discs.
Built-In Stereo Speaker- lets you share the music with your family or friends.
Auxiliary Input Jacks - lets you connect another audio input source, such as a stereo VCR or a
RadioTuner,soyoucansingalongwithanothermusicsource.
Auxiliary Output Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an
equalizer/booster or a PAsystem.
Extension Speaker Jack- allows extra speaker hook-up.
Three CDG Changer - allows up to 3 CDG Discs and/or audio Compact Discs to be played and
programmedcontinuouslyandautomatically.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
For Tape 1
1. REWIND Button
2. PLAY Button
21. MIC Jacks
22. ECHO Control
23. MIC Holder
3. RECORD Button
4. FAST FORWARD (FFWD) Button
5. STOP/EJECT Button
6. PAUSE Button
For Tape 2
7. STOP/EJECT Button
8. PAUSE Button
24. STANDBY LED Indicator
25. OPEN/CLOSE Button
26. Model Number
27. DISC 3 Button
28. PLAY/PAUSE Button
29. STOP Button
30. REPEAT Button
9. FAST FORWARD (FFWD) Button
10. REWIND Button
11. PLAY Button
31. FUNCTION SELECT
32. MASTER Volume Control
33. PITCH Control
34. BALANCE Control
35. AUTO VOICE CONTROL (A.V.C.)
36. PROGRAM Button
37. Hi Fi 2 Way Stereo Speaker System
38. AUX OUT Jacks (L / R)
39. AUX IN Jacks (L / R)
40. VIDEO OUT Jack
41. EXT. SPEAKER Jack
42. DC Jack (12V)
12. POWER Button
13. DISC 2 Button
14. DISC 1 Button
15. DISPLAY Button
16. DISC SKIP Button
17. CDG LED Indicator
18. SKIP Buttons
19. MEGA BASS Button
20. MIC VOLUME Control
43. AC POWER Cord
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
24
25
/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
12
3 COMPACT DISC+ GRAPHICS KARAOKE
SMG-301
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
26
27
3
CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM
3 CD
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
DISPLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
28
3CD+GRAPHIC CHANGER DISPLAY
STOP
DISC SKIP
REMOTE
SENSOR
29
30
31
CDG
MIC VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME
G
R
A
P
H
I
C
S
REPEAT
ECHO
MIN
PROGRAM
SKIP
MEGA BASS
FUNCTION SELECT
32
MIC
1
MIC
2
A.V.C.
BALANCE
PITCH
MAX
OFF
L
LO
HI
R
21
33
34
PLAYBACK
RECORD/PLAYBACK
22
35
36
1
2
TAPE 2
7
8
TAPE 1
â
23
3
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
REC
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
4
5
9
10
11
DYNAMIC SOUND
6
37
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
TV
AUX IN AUX IN VIDEO
L
R
IN
L
R
39
AUX
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
38
42
IN
40
41
EXT.
SPK.
43
AC~
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DISPLAY
VFD DISPLAY - ON THE UNIT
1
2
4
5
3
9
8
7
6
1. DISC Icon
6. REPEAT Icon
7. MUTE Icon
8. BASS Icon
2. MEMORY Icon
3. RANDOM Icon
4. REMAIN TRACK Icon
5. TOTALTRACK Icon
9. DISC PLAY Icon
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
/ON
MUTE
1
2
7
FUNCTION
PROGRAM DISPLAY
DISC
8
9
10
11
12
13
RANDOM REPEAT
SKIP
STOP
4
3
4
PLAY/
SKIP
PAUSE
/
1
5
2
6
3
5
7
8
9
0
+10
15
14
BASS
VOLUME
6
â
RC-301
1. POWER Button
2. FUNCTION Button
3. RANDOM Button
9. DISPLAY Button
10. REPEAT Button
11. DISC SKIP Button
12. PLAY/PAUSE Button
13. STOP Button
14. VOLUME Buttons
15. Battery Compartment Lid
/
/
4. SKIP Buttons
5. Number Buttons
6. BASS Button
7. MUTE Button
8. PROGRAM Button
REMOTECONTROL(BATTERIESNOTINCLUDED)
Tooperate
! Removerearbatterycompartment lid, byslidingit awayfromthebackcabinet.
! Install two alkaline AAbatteries in the proper position with + & - polarities as indicated
inthebatterycompartment. Besuretoreplacethecompartment lid.
! Fortroublefreeuse, point remotecontroldirectlyat theSMG-301.
! If remotefailstooperate, changethebatteries.
(ThisRemoteControlisnot compatiblewithuniversalremotecontrols.)
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: The supplied AC power cord, has a polarized plug that fits into the wall outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit properly, turn it over and try again. Do not force it.
CONNECTION TO TV SET
In order to display song lyrics from CDG also to appear on TV screen, you must connect the
included video cable (yellow colored RCA single-plug) to the Video Output jack on the back of
your SMG-301 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.
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
AUX
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
REAR VIEW OF TV
R
L
L
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)
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 R & L jacks.
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
AUX
OUT IN
R
L
L
AUDIO OUT
R
AUX INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
Please have the sample CDG demo disc provided with your Singing Machine playing in the
Singing Machine when you are making these connections so you will see the lyrics on the
screenassoonasyouhavethesetupcompletedcorrectly.
You must specify the source you wish to view when you are connecting the video out from the
Singing Machine to either a TV or a VCR. Every TV and VCR manufacturer accomplishes the
set-up a little differently. Even though every TV and VCR is a little different, the general idea is
the same - if you have two sources of video signal (cable or antenna and Singing Machine), you
havetospecifywhichoneisdisplayedonthescreen.
If you have never used the video input RCA jack on your TV/VCR you should consult your
TV/VCR user guide. If you don’t have the manual for your TV or VCR, we suggest calling the
customer service department for your manufacturer. They will be able to tell you very quickly
howtoconfigureyourTVorVCRtodisplaythevideoconnection.
Thethreemost commonwaystoset uptheTV/VCRare:
1) A ‘Video’ button may be on the TV/VCR or on the remote control. Pressing ‘Video’ may
displaytheinput fromyourSingingMachine.
2) Try looking for a ‘Video’ channel between the regular channels on your TV/VCR. Do this by
setting the channel on the TV/VCR to channel 2 then pressing the ‘Down’ channel button to
see if there is a ‘Video In’ or ‘Line In’ between the lowest channel and the highest channel on
yoursystem.
3) The configuration may also be located in the set-up menu on the TV/VCR. Look for a section
on ‘Input Selection’ where you might be able to choose the input source i.e. ‘Cable/Ant.’,
‘Video1’, ‘LineIn’or‘VideoIn’.
DCJACKOPERATION:12Vto14Vmaximum.
negative “-”, OD = 5.5mm
positive “+”, ID = 2.0mm
A DC jack is provided for external DC power for use in a car, boat or RV. Please be sure that
inside of the jack is connected to Å 12V side and the outside of jack is connected to , negative
side battery. 12 volts fuse protected lighter style plug extension cord with adapter is
recommended.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR OUTPUT
To connect an audio component (such as a power amplifier or a PAsystem amplifier) so you can
hear the Singing Machine’s music & vocal through it, plug the audio component into the AUX
OUT jacks.
REAR VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
AUX
OUT IN
R
L
L
AUDIO IN
R
AUX OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUDIO INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
ATTENTION: ELECTRONIC MASTER VOLUME TOUCH CONTROL
To avoid damaging this control, please twist the master volume control gently to the right or left
to obtain a desired level setting. This is an electronic knob and is not designed to turn 360
degree. Thisknobwillonlyturnahalf inchineitherdirection.
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
D 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 “
conformtotheCDstandard, theymaynot playproperly.
Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion
fromthecenterof thedisctotheoutsideedge.
Never use chemicals, such as record cleaning sprays, antistatic sprays or fluids, benzene or
thinner to clean compact disc. These chemicals will permanently damage the plastic surface
of the disc.
”. If CD’s do not
!
!
Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward. Compact discs
canbeplayedononlyoneside.
To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc
out, holding it carefully by edges.
!
!
Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches.
To prevent warping the disc, do not expose it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperaturesforextendedperiodsof time.
!
Do not apply paper or write anything on either side of the disc. The inks used in some felt-tips
pens, may damage the surfaces of the disc.
PLAYING CD OR CD+G DISC
Reminders:
!
Never place anything except a compact disc on the disc drawer. Foreign objects can damage
the unit.
!
!
Do not apply excessive force to disc drawer.
Do not place more than one disc in each location of the drawer.
TURNING POWER ON/OFF
To turn on the Karaoke center, press the POWER button. The VFD will light up. To turn off the
system, press the POWER button again, the VFD will turn off. You can also use the POWER
button located on the remote control to turn the system ON and OFF.
FUNCTION SELECT
Press FUNCTION SELECT button to select the “CD” function.
LOADINGADISC
1. PressthePOWERbuttontoturnthepoweron.
2. Press the FUNCTION button to select the “CD” function. “CD” blinks on the display, then “no
disc” appears.
3. Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray slides out.
4. Place each disc in the tray with the label facing up.
5. Press the DISC SKIP button to turn the carousel to the next tray position.
Note: Do not touch the carousel while it is rotating.
6. Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray.
(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page E19 if a disc is loaded but the total tracks
do not appear.)
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
SELECT DISC PLAY
7. Press one of the disc select button (DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3) to select the disc to be played.
The symbol for PLAY “
” and “1 DISC” appears. Play starts from the first track of the
selecteddisc. Thetracknumberandelapsedplayingtimeforthecurrent trackaredisplayed.
After play stops at the end of the last track of the selected disc, the total number and total
playingtimeof theselecteddiscand“TOTAL” willappear.
Note: If the disc is loaded with label facing downward, or if a badly scratched disc is loaded, the
player will search for a playable disc. If a playable disc is not found, “no disc” appears on
thedisplay.
8. PresstheSTOP
buttonat anytimetoenddiscplay.
TEMPORARILYSTOPPING PLAY
/
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button. “ ” and elapsed playing time blink on the display. To
resumeplay, pressthebuttonagain.
SKIPPLAY(Forboth CDand CDG Discs)
To skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, press the SKIP
intheTRACKsectiononthedisplay.
button repeatedly unit “ 6 ” appears
button repeatedly until “ 3 ”
To skip back to track 3 while track 6 is playing, press the SKIP
appears.
Note: SkipfunctionsaredisabledinProgramMode.
SEARCH(Foraudio CDonly, SEARCHmodewill notoperateforCD+Gs)
When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP buttons ( SKIP
), the system will
search at high speed in the forward or reverse direction. Normal play will continue when you
releasethebutton.
REPEAT PLAY
This unit has three different repeat modes. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control
repeatedly to select the desired mode in the following sequence. The selected repeat mode is
shownonthedisplay.
REPEAT DISC
(Repeat all tracks
on all discs)
REPEAT 1 DISC
(Repeat all tracks on
the selected disc)
REPEAT 1
(Repeat one
track)
Released
(Normal play
mode)
Note:
Duringprogrammedplay, only“REPEAT”and“REPEAT 1”canappear.
RANDOMPLAY
1. PresstheRANDOMbuttonontheremotecontrolrepeatedly, displaychangesasfollowing.
RANDOM DISC
(All tracks on all
discs)
RANDOM 1 DISC
(All tracks on
selected disc)
Released
(Normal play
mode)
/
2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button tostartrandom play.
Theplayerwillautomaticallyselect andplaydiscsandtracksat random.
MEGABASS
When playing CD disc or Cassette Tape, you can press the MEGA BASS knob, the mega bass
effect will be turned on and press the MEGA BASS knob again, the mega bass effect will be
turned off.
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
TIME DISPLAY SELECTION
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during normal play. The display changes in the following
sequence:
REMAIN (Remaining playing time for the current track)
REMAIN TOTAL(Total remaining playing time for the disc)
TOTAL(Elapsed playing time for the disc)
Notes:
! During programmed play “REMAIN TOTAL” and “TOTAL” cannot be displayed.
! The displayed playing times may differ slightly from the times listed on the notes
accompanying the disc.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 60 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.
! Load the disc that you want to programmed before starting programmed play.
Programming procedure
Follow the example below to program tracks 2 and 6 on DISC 1, track 9 on DISC 2 and all tracks
onDISC3. Inthisexample, eachdischas9tracksandDISC3isinplayingposition.
1. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
2. Select DISC1bypressingtheDISC1button.
! TheDISCSKIPbuttonontheremotecontrolcanalsobeused.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
3. Select track 2 by pressing the SKIP
button.
! Thenumberbuttonontheremotecontrolcanalsobeused.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
4. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
5. Select track 6 by pressing the SKIP
button.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
6. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
7. Select DISC2bypressingtheDISC2button.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
8. Select track 9 by pressing the SKIP
button.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
9. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
TR
MEMORY
3
2
1
10. Select DISC3bypressingtheDISC3button.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
11. Select “AL”(all)bypressingtheSKIP
button. Untilyoureachtheendof thetracks.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
12. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
13. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
/
button tostartplay.
MEMORY
TR
3
2
1
When all programmed selections have been played, the first programmed track on DISC 1 will
appear and “MEMORY” will blink.
!
!
The program contents are retained in memory.
The maximum number of selections that can be programmed is 60. If you try to enter more
selections, “FULL”blinksonthedisplay.
!
TheprogramisclearedwhentheSTOP buttonispressedinthestopmode.
CHECKING THEPROGRAM
Each time the PROGRAM button is pressed in the stop mode, the programmed details
sequentiallyappearonthedisplay.
CHANGINGAPROGRAM
Toaddanewselectiontoaprogram:
1. In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly until “00” on the track section
appearsonthedisplay.
2. Select adiscandtracknumberasexplainedabove.
3. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
Tochangeaselection:
1. In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeated until the selection to be replaced is
displayed.
2. Select adiscandtracknumberasexplainedabove.
3. PressthePROGRAMbutton.
Note: Programmedtrackscannot bedeletedindividually.
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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.
PLAYBACK
RECORD/PLAYBACK
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
the maximum right position) until a
‘click’ sound is heard.
TAPE 2
TAPE 1
REC
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button
(9), remove cassette and close cover.
PLAYBACK
1. Turn on POWER (1).
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
2. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to
select the TAPE function, then load
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape Deck 2
or both Decks (5).
TAPE
REC
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
PLAY
REW
FFWD
STOP/EJ.
PAUSE
3. Depress PLAY button(s) (10) of Deck 1 or
Deck 2.
4. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (6), and
BALANCE (8) controls to your pleasure.
5. Adjust PITCH (Tape Speed) (7) control if
desired. This will alter pitch and tempo. If
music is too high for your voice, slow down
the tape and it will lower the pitch. If too
low, speed up tape and pitch will raise. You
will feel a distinct click when the PITCH
knob is re-centered.
/ON
OPEN//CLOSE
1
2
3 COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS KARAOKE
SMG-301
3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM
3 CD
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
DISPLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
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STOP
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RECORD/PLAYBACK
6. To stop the tape on either Deck, press
STOP/EJECT button (9) on that Deck
once. (Pressing a second time will eject
the tape.) When a tape reaches its end,
that deck will automatically stop and its
PLAY button will be released.
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CASSETTE OPERATION
CONSECUTIVE PLAY
1. Turnon POWER(1).
2. Follow instructions for MICROPHONES/
ECHO. When either or both microphones
are plugged into the Microphone Jacks
(3), their output is mixed with the playback
from cassette tapes.Adjust MIC VOLUME
(2) for the best balance between playback
and microphone levels.
2. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to
select the TAPE function, then load
cassettes intoboth decks(5).
3. Depress PLAY button of Deck 2, which will
begin to play.
Adjust ECHO (4) to add depth and
richness to vocals.
4. Depress PAUSE button of Deck 1, then
the PLAY button of Deck 1. When Deck 2
stops, either by the pressing of the
STOP/EJECT button or because the tape
reachesitsend, Deck1willbegintoplay.
3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME, ECHO AND
PITCH Controls to your satisfaction. Your
voice will be combined with the music and
will beheard throughthe loudspeakers.
4. With Singing Machine or similar multiplex
cassettes, you can sing duets along with
the recorded artist and background music.
You can also eliminate the vocal track and
MICROPHONES/ECHO
When either or both microphones are
plugged into the Microphone Jacks (3), their
output is mixed with the playback from
cassette tapes. Adjust MIC VOLUME (2) for
best balance between playback and
microphone levels.
do
a
solo performance with the
background music by turning the
BALANCE Control (8).
RECORDING TO TAPE
1. Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1.
SINGALONGWITHATAPE
1. Following instructions forPLAYBACK.
2. Load a Singing Machine or any other
prerecordedtapeintoTapeDeck2.
a) TurnonPOWER(1).
b) Press FUNCTION SELECT button to
select the Tape function, then load
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape
Deck2orbothDecks(5).
c) Depress PLAY button(s) (10) of Deck 1
or Deck 2.
d) Adjust MASTER VOLUME (6), and
BALANCE (8) controls to your
pleasure.
3. Start Tape Deck 2 by pressing the PLAY
button.
4. Press both RECORD and PLAY button of
Tape Deck 1 at the same time. The
combined output of your voice and the
playback of Tape Deck 2 will be recorded
ontheblanktapeinTapeDeck1.
e) Adjust PITCH (Tape Speed) (7) control
if desired. This will alter pitch and
tempo. If music is too high for your
voice, slow down the tape and it will
lower the pitch. If too low, speed up tape
and pitch will raise. You will feel a
distinct click when the PITCH knob is
re-centered.
f) To stop tape on either Deck, press
STOP/EJECT button (9) on that Deck
once. (Pressing a second time will eject
that tape.) When tape reaches its end,
that deck will automatically stop and its
PLAYbuttonwillbereleased.
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CASSETTE OPERATION
RECORDING - CD or CDG Disc(s)
(Audio only, Video is not possible)
1. Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1.
PUBLIC ADDRESS - USING THE
SMG-301 AS A SYSTEM
1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either
one of the MIC input Jacks
2. Load a Singing Machine or any other
prerecorded CD/CDG disc into the CD
compartment drawer.
2. Press the POWER button to turn the unit
on.
3. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to
select the CD function. Press the SKIP
button to the desired track number you
wish to record from.
3. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the
Microphone to the ON position and speak
or sing to the Microphone. The
Microphone sensitivity and loudness
could be adjusted as required by turning
the MIC VOLUME control and/or the
MASTERVOLUMEcontrol.
4. Press the PLAY button to start playback on
the CD player. Press both RECORD and
PLAY buttons at the same time to begin
recording. The combined output of your
voice and the playback of the CD or the
CDG sound track will be recorded on the
blank tape.
4. To add depth or ambiance to your voice,
adjust the ECHO control until the desired
effectis obtained.
Note:
ADDING EXTRA VOICE(S) / DUBBING OR
COPYING
1. Load your previously recorded tape into
Tape Deck 2.
To prevent feedback or whistling from
occurring, please be sure that the
microphone is not too close to the SMG-301
unit.
2. Load another blank tape into Tape Deck 1.
3. Follow Steps 3 of RECORDING TOTAPE
for Recording Sing Along. Your voice will
again be added, allowing you to sing duets
with your own voice. If you use the
microphone input for an instrument, you
can record that at a separate time than
your voice performance. If you simply
want to make a dub or copy, load the tape
you wish to copy in Tape Deck 2 and a
blank tape in Tape Deck 1. Do not plug in
the microphones.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
POWERSWITCH
After using the SMG-301, turn off the power
bypressingthePOWERbutton.
NOTE
D Screwdrivers and other metal objects
should never be allowed to come in
contact with tape heads. These will
scratch the sensitive surface causing
damage to your tapes.
D Magnets or magnetized objects
should not be placed near tape
heads.
CLEANINGTHEUNIT
To clean the exterior of the unit, simply wipe
with a soft clean cloth moistened with plain
lukewarm water.
CLEANINGTAPEHEAD
When the tape is running, magnetic tape
residue, powder and dust naturally
accumulate on the tape deck heads, capstan
and pinch roller, when they become too dirty,
you will find:
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
disconnect your stereo system
from the AC power plug when
cleaning.
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Sound quality deteriorates.
The output sound level drops
The previous recording is not completely
erased.
COMPACT DISC
Handling Disc
Although the music tracks in the disc are
covered with a protective layer, it is still
advisable to treat the disc carefully.
Ensure that you always pick up discs by
the edge, and put them back in their
holders immediately after use.
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Recordingis not performedsatisfactorily.
Therefore, for continued high
performance from the cassette section,
periodically clean the heads, pinch
rollers and capstans whenever an
accumulation of dust and red-brown
oxide particles is noticed. To do this open
the cassette compartments. Carefully
rub each head (4,5,8), pinch roller (3,7)
and capstan (2,6) with a cotton swab (1)
moistened with isopropyl alcohol or
special head-cleaning fluid.
CLEANING DISC
Cleaning will not normally be necessary.
However, should fingerprints, dust or
dirt appear, you can wipe them off with a
soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a
straight line from center to edge. You
can moisten the disc first with ordinary
tap water if necessary.
1
2
1
6
5
3
7
4
8
Proprietary tape head cleaners are
available from most HI-FI retail outlets.
N O T E : D o n o t u s e t h e
d e t e r g e n t o r a b r a s i v e
cleaning agents, for they can
damage the disc.
CASSETTE DECKCARE
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain
lukewarm water and wrung dry. Never use
benzol, benzene or other strong chemical
cleaners since these could damage the finish
or your unit. It is important that no liquid
reaches the inside of the unit.
CD PLAYER
The player mechanism is fitted with self-
lubricating bearing and must not be
oiled or greased.
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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
POWER is on.
No power plug connection at Insert the power plug into the AC
the AC outlet. outlet.
No power when plugged The AC outlet may not have Check the outlet with a working
in.
power.
lamp or other electrical appliance.
Volume control is set to
minimum.
Turn up the volume.
Volume control on TV set/PA Turn up the volume at TV/PA
system is set to minimum.
system.
TV set/PAsystem power is
OFF.
Turn on the power at TV/PA
system.
No sound.
AUX OUT jacks not
connected.
Follow directions on page E8 for
‘Making the Connections’.
The wrong function is
selected.
Select the correct function.
Insert disc correctly.
Disc is inserted upside
down.
Disc is dirty.
Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Use a new disc.
Disc is scratched.
Disc is warped.
CD PLAYER
cannot work normally or
Use a new disc.
¢
¢, ¢ ¢ , or ¢ ¢ are
A nonstandard disc is
inserted.
Only use discs bearing standard
logo as described on page E11.
displayed.
Moisture has formed inside Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let
the CD deck.
it dry out.
Singing Machine needs to
be reset.
Unplug machine for 30 seconds.
Source Selection on your
stereo is not set properly.
Select AUX IN as the source for
your home stereo.
No sound - If audio is
going through home
stereo.
Follow direction on page E8 for
connecting to a home stereo
system.
Improper Connection to
stereo system or PA.
No sound - If audio is
going through TV or
VCR.
Source Selection on TV or
VCR is not correct.
Follow directions on page E8 for
‘Making the Connections’.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Clean capstan.
Dirty capstan.
Irregular cassette tape
winding.
CASSETTE
Unsteady tape sound.
Replace tape.
Pitch knob may be in wrong
position.
Adjust Pitch knob.
The erasure prevention tabs Replace tape or cover tab
are broken out. openings with adhesive tape.
Cannot record.
Play button and Record When recording, make sure that
button were not pressed both the Record and Play buttons
down simultaneously.
are pressed down at the same time.
Dirty head.
Clean capstan.
Recorded tape sound
is distorted.
Faulty cassette tape.
Replace tape.
Unrecorded tape inserted
into DECK 2.
Insert a pre-recorded tape to
DECK 2.
Cannot copy from DECK
2 to DECK 1.
FUNCTION SELECTOR is in Set the FUNCTION button to TAPE
the wrong Mode.
Mode.
Operating play-pause-play-
Song lyrics leave double pause continuously on a
Return to the start of the song
selection to reset or clear video
screen.
image during play.
song selection will cause
double image.
Connect the video cable to the
Singing Machine’s VIDEO OUT
andtotheTVVIDEO IN.
Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.
Source selector on TV is not Using your TV Remote to select
set to VIDEO.
VIDEO input.
Connect from VIDEO OUT of the
system to the VIDEO IN of your
VCR or Connect to an RF
No song lyrics appear
on screen.
TV does not have video line Modulator and then to the TV
input.
cable input. Refer to “Making the
Connections” on page E8.
Check the disc to be sure it is a
CDG. (See page E22 for details)
Check disc to be sure it is clean.
(See page E18 for cleaning
instructions.)
A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.
Please call Customer Service at (866) 670-6888 if the Trouble Shooting Guide information
doesn’t correct your problem.
Servicing of a Singing Machine by an unauthorized repair facility will void your warranty. The
Singing Machine cannot guarantee future repairs on machines that have been tampered with by
unauthorized personnel.
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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION:
OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
MONO EXTENSION/EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
10 WATTS + 10 WATTS (RMS)
4 ohms
10 WATTS NOMINAL
CD PLAYER SECTION:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO
WOW AND FLUTTER
40 Hz - 20kHz (+/- 3dB)
75 dB (A-WTD)
IMMEASURABLE
D - A CONVERSION
1-BIT DAC
NUMBER OF PROGRAMS
SAMPLING SYSTEM
60 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING
8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING
CASSETTE DECK SECTION:
WOW AND FLUTTER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
TAPE SPEED
0.35% (WRMS)
125Hz - 6.3 kHz (+/- 5dB)
4.75cm/sec.
-74dB 600OHM IMPEDANCE WITH
Æ6.3mm DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
MICROPHONE
AC 110V-120V~60Hz or
AC 220V-240V~50Hz or
DC 12V/2A ACTO DC ADAPTER
(NOT INCLUDED)
POWER SECTION
(Where applicable)
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)
WEIGHT
21.7 x 12.8 x 14.3 Inches / 55.1 x 32.5 x 36.3 cm
24.0 Lbs / 10.9 Kgs
1. Pre-recorded Karaoke CD+G disc
2. AV Cable
ACCESSORIES
3. Dynamic Microphone
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous
improvement without noticeandwithout incurringanyobligation.
E21
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. The following are some brief explanations of
karaoke terms:
Echo:
Echo adds depth and resonance to a singer's voice, without affecting the music. This echo is
producedbycreatingminorcontrolledfeedbackinthesinger'svoice.
MultiplexRecording:
Our multiplex recordings contain 2 copies of the same song. One version is a stereo recording of
the song without the lead singer. The second version is recorded with the music and
background vocals on the left channel and the lead singer recorded on the right channel. This
‘split track’ recording allows you to control the volume of the lead singer by adjusting the balance
control. You can sing a duet with the lead singer or use the lead singer as a guide as you learn
the song, gradually fading them out with the balance control until you are able to sing the song
onyourown.
Auto VoiceControl (AVC):
When the AVC function is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as soon
as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals on
the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated. This useful function is used primarily
during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that the AVC function
only works with multiplex recordings and not with standard recordings.
Pitch Control:
This function controls pitch of music by controlling the speed at which a cassette tape plays
back. By increasing the speed of the tape, the music sounds higher (sharp). By slowing the tape
speed, the music sounds lower (flat).
Key Controller:
This Controller changes the key of the CD/CDG music (+ or - steps) to adjust to the singer’s
voice.
CDG:
This is an acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics. You will also see variations CD+G, and
CD+Graphics. This is a regular audio CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous
to music. In laymen's terms, CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video).
In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the lyrics in
synch with music. In most cases, CDG software displays lyrics which change color as they are
to be sung. A regular television is all that is required to display CDG lyrics.
NOTE - CDG is a particular type of compact disc encoding system that is different from VCD or
DVD. Your Singing Machine can decode standard audio compact discs and CDG discs. It will
not read VCD or DVD encoded discs.
Standard audio discs and cassette tapes will not display lyrics on your TV. Audio CDs do not
contain the software necessary to display lyrics.
E22
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. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND
REINSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty does not apply to any product damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage,
fire, water, lightning or other acts of God, or any parts or service furnished by anyone else. The warranty
does not cover cartons, carrying cases, batteries, broken or damaged cabinets, or any other items used in
connection with the product or consequential damages due to defect in the product. This warranty does
not cover products sold AS IS or Re-manufactured units or units sold outside the SMC distribution
channel.
ALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIESARELIMITEDTOTHEDURATIONOFTHISWARRANTY.THISIS
THE COMPLETE WARRANTY AND NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS VALID. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOWLONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR
AN EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONSOREXCLUSIONSMAYNOT APPLYTOYOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from
state to state.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY OR OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE - DO NOT RETURN YOUR
MACHINE BACK TO THE STORE, please call our Customer Service department at (866) 670-
6888 so that we can give you the necessary information on how to obtain your repair or
replacement. Do NOT send your machine to the corporate address listed on this card or on our
website. No repairs are done at this location and your machine will be returned to you at your
expense. Please keep a copy of your receipt. A copy of your receipt is required to obtain service
within the 90-daywarranty.
ForCustomersinU.S.A
SERVICE CENTER:
THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY
18375 S. Broadwick St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
U.S.A
For Customers in Canada
SERVICE CENTER:
An-Mar Service, Inc.
15 Cedar Point Dr Unit 3
Barrie, Ont, L4N-5R7
Canada
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The Singing Machine Company, Inc.
301-0303-ENG-SPA-FRE02
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TEL: (954) 596-1000
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