The Singing Machine CD Player SMG 299 User Manual

TM  
SMG - 299  
COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS  
KARAOKE CENTER  
OWNERS MANUAL  
Please read before using this unit.  
The Singing MachineTM is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.  
 
WARNINGS  
This CD player is made tested to meet exact-  
ing safety standards. It meets FCC require-  
ments and complies with safety performance  
standards of the U.S. Department of Health  
and Human Services.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EX-  
POSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOIS-  
TURE.  
Warnings:  
This CD player employs a laser light beam.  
Only a qualified service person should  
remove the cover or attempt to service this  
device, due to possible eye injury.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-  
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
The use of controls, adjustments, or proce-  
dures other than those specified herein  
might result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
CAUTION  
This symbol is intended to alert  
you to the presence of  
uninsulated dangerous volt-  
This compact disc player is classified as a  
CLASS 1 LASER product.  
age within the product s enclo-  
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is  
located on the rear panel.  
sure that might be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk  
of electric shock. Do not open  
the products case.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
This symbol is intended to in-  
form you that important operat-  
ing and maintenance instruc-  
tions are included in the  
iterature accompanying this  
product.  
CAUTION!  
Invisible laser radiation when open and  
inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to  
beam.  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Careful attention is devoted to quality standards  
in the manufacture of your recorder, and safety  
is a major factor in its design. However, safety  
is also your responsibility. This section lists im-  
portant information that will help you properly  
use and enjoy your recorder and accessories.  
Read all the included safety and operat-  
ing instructions before using your re-  
corder. Follow them closely, and retain them  
for future reference.  
Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabi-  
net provide ventilation, ensure reliable opera-  
tion, and protect from overheating. Do not  
block or cover these openings, and do not  
place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar surface. Do not place the product in a  
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack  
unless it provides proper ventilation as speci-  
fied by the manufacturer.  
Power Sources - Operate this product us-  
ing only the power source indicated on its  
marking label. If you are not sure of your  
homes power type, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
Heed Warnings - Follow all wamings on the  
product and in the operating instructions.  
Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall  
outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth  
for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol clean-  
ers.  
Polarization - This product is equipped with  
a polarized AC line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit  
in the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If  
the plug still doesnt fit, contact your electri-  
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug. If you need and extension, use a polar-  
ized cord.  
Attachments - Do not use attachments/  
accessories not recommended by the  
product manufacturer, as they might create  
a hazard.  
Water and Moisture - Do not use this prod  
-uct near water (for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a  
wet basement; or near a swimming pool).  
Power-Cord Protection - Route power-  
supply cords so they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed on or  
against them, playing particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the product.  
Accessories - Do not place this product on  
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or able.  
The product may fall, causing serious injury to  
a child or adult, and serious damage to the prod-  
uct, Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table recommended by the manufacturer or  
sold with the product. Follow the manufac-  
turers instructions for mounting, and use a  
recommended mounting accessory.  
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 dis-  
connect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the product due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
Carts - Move the product  
on a cart carefully. Quick  
stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may  
cause the product / cart to  
overturn.  
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience re-  
ceptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Objects and Liquids - 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.  
Wall or Ceiling Mount - The product should  
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-  
mended by the manufacturer.  
Heat - The product should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Servicing - Do not attempt to service this Prod-  
uct yourself, as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards and will void your warranty. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Power Line - Locate an outdoor antenna  
away from power lines.  
Nonuse Periods - Unplug the products  
power cord when you will not use it for an  
extended period.  
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this  
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an out-  
side antenna or cable system is connected to  
the product, ground the antenna or cable sys-  
tem 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 about  
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 grounding electrode. See  
the example below.  
When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have  
fallen into ther product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
If the product does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are cov-  
ered 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 normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or dam-  
aged in any way.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
Replacement Parts  
-
When replace-  
ment parts are required, be sure the  
service technician uses replacement  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
parts specified by the manufacturer or  
having the same characteristics as  
the original part. Unauthorized subst-  
itutions may result in fire, electric  
shock, or other hazards.  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
EQUIPMENT  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
S 2898A  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART. 250,PART H)  
Safety Check  
-
Upon completion of  
service or repairs to this product, ask  
the service technician to perform  
safety checks to determine that the  
product is in proper operating condition.  
 
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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:  
Echo:  
Echo adds depth and resonance to a singers voice, without affecting the music. This echo is produced  
by creating minor controlled feedback in the singers voice.  
Multiplex Recording:  
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 trackrecording  
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 on you own.  
Automatic Voice Control (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 audio 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 music (+ or - steps) to adjust to the singers 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 CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous to music. In laymens 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.  
CDG vs DVD vs VCD  
Your Singing Machine is capable of playing all standard audio Compact Discs and CDG or CD+Graphics  
discs. CDG is a special type of encoding that includes software for displaying the lyrics on your televi-  
sion. As long as the manufacturer complies with the CDG standard, your Singing Machine will play any  
manufacturers CDG disc. CDG is different than VCD or DVD. Your Singing Machine will not  
read VCD or DVD discs.  
 
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INTRODUCTION  
Your SMG-299 Compact Disc + Graphics Karaoke Center will provide you with many years of fun and  
entertainment. It can let you be the staras you sing along with your favorite recordings and hear your  
voice with the music through the systems speakers.  
This Karaoke Center is full of features, yet it is easy to use. 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.  
Automatic Voice Control - lets you replace the original singers 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 singers voice and the  
music if you use a multiplex karaoke tape or 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 and Cassette  
tapes in its cassette deck.  
Built-In Stereo Speaker - lets you share the music with your family or friends.  
Auxiliary Input Jacks - let you connect another audio input source, such as a stereo VCR or a Radio  
Tuner, so you can sing along with another music source.  
Auxiliary Output Jacks - let you connect another audio output component, such as an equalizer /  
booster or a PA system.  
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  
programmed continuously and automatically.  
CONTROL LOCATIONS  
21. MIC Holder  
22. ECHO Control  
For Tape 1  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
REWIND Button  
PLAY Button  
RECORD Button  
23. OPEN/CLOSE Button  
24. DISC 3 Button  
25. PLAY/PAUSE Button  
26. STOP Button  
27. SEARCH Buttons  
FAST FORWARD (FFWD) Button  
STOP/EJECT Button  
PAUSE Button  
28. FUNCTIONSELECT  
For Tape 2  
29. MASTER VOLUME Control  
30. PITCH Control  
31. BALANCE Control  
STOP/EJECT Button  
PAUSE Button  
7.  
8.  
32. AUTOMATIC VOICE Control (A.V.C.)  
33. Hi Fi 2 Way Stereo Speaker System  
34. PAL / NTSC Selector  
35. AC POWER Cord  
FAST FORWARD (FFWD) Button  
REWIND Button  
PLAY Button  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
POWER Button  
DISC 2 Button  
DISC 1 Button  
36. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (120V 60Hz / 230V 50Hz)  
37. AUX IN Sockets (L / R)  
38. VIDEO OUTPUT Socket  
39. EXT. SPEAKER Socket  
40. DC Jack (12V)  
PROGRAM Button  
REPEAT Button  
SKIP Buttons  
41. AUX OUT Sockets (L / R)  
42. MAIN POWER ON / OFF Switch  
43. CDG LED Indicator  
MEGA BASS Switch  
MIC VOLUME Control  
MIC Sockets  
44. POWER ON LED Indicator  
 
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CONTROL LOCATIONS  
44  
23  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
12  
13  
14  
24  
25  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DIC  
3
15  
PLAY/PAUSE  
PROGRAM  
16  
REPEAT  
3CD+GRAPHIC CHANGER DISPLAY  
STOP  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
26  
27  
28  
CDG  
MIC VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
43  
17  
MEGA  
FF  
B
ASS  
F
U
N
CT IO  
N
+
SE LE  
AU  
C
X
T
SKIP  
SEAR CH  
T
A
P
E
C
D
G
O
O
N
18  
19  
29  
MIC  
1
MIC  
2
ECH  
O
A.V.C.  
BALAN CE  
PIT CH  
M
AX  
O
FF  
L
LO  
H
I
M
I
N
R
20  
22  
30  
31  
PL AYBACK  
RECO RD/PLAYBACK  
32  
1
2
TAPE 2  
7
8
TAPE 1  
TM  
21  
3
PLAY  
STOP/EJ.  
PLAY  
REW  
FFWD  
STOP/EJ.  
PAUSE  
REW  
FFWD  
PAUSE  
RC  
4
5
9
10  
11  
DYNAMIC SOUND  
6
33  
 
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CONTROL LOCATIONS  
34  
37  
41  
40  
38  
39  
MODEL NO.  
:SMG - 299  
:AC120V~60Hz/AC230V~50Hz  
POWER SOURCE  
DC JACK  
:DC12V 2A  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
POWER CONSUMPTION :70W  
TM  
:
SERIAL NO.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUC E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRO NIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPO SE  
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MO ISTURE.  
THIS  
CAUTION:  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
AVERTISSEMENT:RISQ UE DE CHOC ELECTRIQ UE-  
USE O F CONTROLS O R ADJUSTMENTS O R PERFO RMANCE O F PRO CEDURES O THER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAYRESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 1 5 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS  
SUBJECT TO HE FOLLO WING TWO CONDITIONS:  
T
(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING  
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED O PERATION.  
2003217  
CERTIFICATION:  
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 2 1 CFR CHAPTER1 , SUBCHAPTER J OF DHHS REGULATIO NS  
AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES  
DANGER:  
AUDIO,VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT  
INVISIBL LASER RADIATIO N WHEN O PEN AND INTERLO CK FAILED O R DEFEATED,  
E
AVOID DIRECT EXPO SURE TO BEAM.  
CAUTION:  
HAZARDO US L ASER R ADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.  
ATTENTION:  
RAYO NNEMENT LASER D AN GEREUX SIOUVERT AVECL EN CLEN CHEMENT  
DE SECURIT AMNULE.  
E
CO MPLIES WITH  
TO PART 1 5 OF  
T
HE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIG ITALDEVICE, PURSUANT  
THE FCC RU LES.  
MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR THE SINGING MAC HINE CO MPANY, INC.  
66 01 LYONS RO AD, BUILDING A-7, COCO NUT CREEK, FL 3 30 73  
PHONE: (9 54) 59 6-10 00 FAX: (954 ) 5 96-2 00 0  
PRO DUCT: CDG KARAO KE MACHINE.  
MANUFACTURED DATE:  
MAIN  
POWER  
35  
36  
ON  
VOLTAGE  
120V/60Hz  
230V/50Hz  
42  
SELECTOR  
OFF  
 
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DISPLAY  
LCD DISPLAY - ON THE UNIT  
3
4
5
7
2
6
8
1
2
3
1
REPEAT  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
MEMORY  
ONE  
ALL  
DISC  
10  
15  
13  
DISC TRACK TOTAL  
MIN  
SEC  
EACH  
11 12 13 14  
16 17 18 19 20  
OVER  
12  
9
10  
11  
1. PLAY Icon  
REPEAT Icon  
DISC Icon  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
2. PAUSE Icon  
3. DISC 1 Icon  
4. DISC 2 Icon  
5. DISC 3 Icon  
6. MEMORY Icon  
TRACK Icon  
TIME Icon  
TRACK NUMBER OVER 20 Icon  
REPEATMODEIcon  
12.  
13.  
7. TRACK NUMBER Icon  
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW  
POWER  
1
2
3
6
7
PROGRAM  
DISC SKIP  
VOLUM  
SKIP  
E
4
5
8
TM  
POWER Button  
Press the POWER Button to switch  
the system on/off.  
1.  
5. SKIP  
/
Buttons  
Press to select the next/previous title.  
6. STOP Button  
Stops playing a disc and clears the  
stored.  
2. PLAY/PAUSE  
Button  
Starts or pauses playing a disc.  
3. PROGRAM Button  
Sets a program play.  
7. DISC SKIP Button  
Press to advance the changer to the  
next CD/CDG disc selection.  
8. Battery Compartment Lid  
4. MASTER VOLUME + / - Buttons  
Increase and decrease the volume level.  
REMOTE CONTROL (BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)  
To operate  
- Remove rear battery compartment lid, by sliding it away from the back cabinet.  
- 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-299.  
- If remote fails to operate, change the batteries.  
 
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING POWER - PLEASE BE SURE THE AC MAIN POWER SWITCH (LOCATED ON THE  
BACK PANEL) IS SWITCHED TO THE ON POSITION.  
You can power the system from a standard 120V or 230V AC outlet by using the supplied power cord.  
230V OPERATION: Requires changing the voltage setting from 120V to 230V and obtaining an  
adapter for appropriate the 230V service outlet to be used.  
If you use 120V, please set the dual voltage selector switch at 120V; if using 230V, please set  
the dual voltage selector at 230V.  
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-299 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 SET  
REAR VIEW OF TV  
AV OUT  
(AV IN)  
VIDEO SYSTEM SELECTION: For North America country, video selector is preset for NTSC. For some  
European countries, video selector is preset for PAL.  
CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR INPUT  
To connect another audio source (such as a Tuner, an A/V Receiver or a VCR) so you can sing along with  
its music, simply connect the Audio Output jacks (Red & White RCA jacks) to the systems AUX IN R & L  
jacks.  
REAR VIEW OF SET  
(A U D I O IN )  
L
&
R
Another Audio Component  
 
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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 screen as soon as you  
have the setup completed correctly.  
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 antennae and Singing Machine), you have to specify which one is  
displayed on the screen.  
If you have never used the video input RCA jack on your TV/VCR you should consult your TV/VCR user  
guide. If you dont 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 how to configure your TV or VCR to display  
the video connection.  
The three most common ways to set up the TV/VCR are:  
1) A Video’ button may be on the TV/VCR or on the remote control. Pressing Videomay display  
the input from your Singing Machine.  
2) Try looking for a Videochannel between the regular channels on your TV/VCR. Do this by setting  
the channel on the TV/VCR to channel 2 then pressing the Downchannel button to see if there is a  
Video Inor Line Inbetween the lowest channel and the highest channel on your system.  
3) The configuration may also be located in the set-up menu on the TV/VCR. Look for a section on  
Input Selectionwhere you might be able to choose the input source i.e. Cable/Ant., Video  
1, Line Inor Video In.  
DC JACK OPERATION: 12V to 14V maximum.  
negative “- , OD = 5.5mm  
positive “+, ID = 2.0mm  
DC jack is provided for external DC power for use in car, boat or RV. Please be sure that inside of jack  
is connected to + 12V terminal and outside of jack is connected to  
-
negative terminal. 12 Volts fused  
protected lighter style plug extension cord with adapter is recommended from Radio Shack catalogue  
# 273 - 1815.  
 
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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 PA system amplifier) so you can hear  
the systems music & vocal through it, plug the audio component into the AUX OUT jacks.  
REAR VIEW OF SET  
(AUDIO IN)  
L & R  
Another Audio Component  
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.  
 
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION  
PREPARATION  
This unit is designed to play CD  
standard, they may not properly play.  
s bearing the identification logo. If CDs do not conform to the CD  
Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from  
the center to the outside of the disc.  
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.  
Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward. Compact discs can be  
played on only one side.  
To remove a disc from its storage case, press down the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding  
it carefully by the edges.  
Disc should be returned to their cases after use, protect them form dust and scratches.  
To prevent warping the disc, do not expose it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperatures or  
extended periods of 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.  
Always place one disc to the disc drawer at a time.  
TURNING POWER ON/OFF  
To turn on the Karaoke center, press the POWER button. The red LED power indicator will light up.  
To turn off the system, press POWER button again, the POWER indicator will turn off.  
You can also use the POWER button located on the remote control to turn the system ON and OFF.  
You can use the POWER ON/OFF switch of the back panel to turn OFF the unit.  
FUNCTION SELECT  
Set the FUNCTION SELECT switch to CD+G.  
LOADING A DISC  
- Notice: When changer door is closed and SMG-299 is power up for play, to obtain information on what  
cavity is holding a CD, you must press the remote control skip button three times to confirm if cavity #1,  
#2 or #3 or all three depression indentation locations are holding discs. Disc position and count Icon is  
located on the LCD display.  
- Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD comparment drawer. Place a disc into each of three CD  
holding cavities with the printing side facing upward and the shiny side facing down.  
- Insert or change only one disc into each of the three CD depression indentation locations.  
- To insert a disc into the third disc location, press the DISC 1 or DISC 2 button, and the third disc location  
will be rotated to the front automatically, then you can insert a disc into it.  
- Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD compartment. The LCD will display the total number  
of track. (If no disc is loaded, it will display NO DISC” ).  
PLAY/PAUSE Mode  
To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the LCD track indicator will display 1and the PLAY icon  
will be displayed. (If a CD+G disc is detected, the CDG LED indicator will also turn on).  
To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the PAUSE icon will be displayed.  
To resume play, press this button again.  
NOTE: CD+G Lyrics may double image on the TV Screen if play - pause - play - pause mode is continu-  
ously operated on any one CDG Song selection. To erase the double image the CDG selection will have to  
be restarted to the start of the song selection.  
 
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STOP Mode  
If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. (The total track number  
will be shown on the LCD display).  
SKIP PLAY (For both CD and CDG discs)  
When playing any CD disc or during stop mode, you can skip up or down to your desired track number  
by pressing the SKIP buttons(  
SKIP  
).  
SEARCH (For CD Audio discs only, SEARCH mode will not operate for CD+Gs.)  
When playing any Audio CD disc, you press the SEARCH buttons ( SEARCH ), the system will  
search at high speed in the forward or reverse direction. By releasing the button, normal play will  
continue.  
REPEAT PLAY  
- To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once, the display will show REPEAT ONE,  
then the track will be repeated.  
- To repeat all the tracks of particular disc, press the REPEAT button twice, the display will show REPEAT  
ONE DISC. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin, then all the tracks will be repeated on this articular  
disc.  
- To repeat all the tracks of all discs which have been inserted in the CD drawer, press the REPEAT button  
three times, the display will show REPEAT ALL DISC. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin, then all the  
tracks will be repeated on all discs.  
- To clear the repeat function, press the REPEAT button again, the REPEAT icons will turn off.  
PROGRAM PLAY (Back up memory not provided)  
- Use this PROGRAM key to program and play back songs in a preselected order.  
- Select the desired DISC by pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 button, the desired DISC number will  
show on the LCD display.  
- Any particular DISC location, programming should be done in the STOP mode only. Press the PROGRAM  
button once, the display will show the MEMORY icon and the P - 01” icon. Then press the DISC 1, DISC  
2 or DISC 3 button to select a desired disc and press the SKIP buttons (  
SKIP  
) to select a desired  
track. Then press the PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same steps up to a maximum  
of 32 tracks, and this programming procedure can be repeated on each of the selected DISC.  
- To clear all the programmed memories, press the STOP button.  
- Note: When the power is turned off all memory selections will be erased.  
MEGA BASS  
When playing CD disc or Cassette Tape, you can switch the MEGA BASS switch to the right  
hand side, the mega bass effect will be turned on and switch MEGA BASS switch to the left  
hand side, the mega bass effect will be turned off.  
 
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CASSETTE OPERATION  
Loading and Unloading Cassettes  
Follow these steps to load and unload  
1. Press the STOP/EJECT button.  
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 the maxi-  
PLAYBACK  
mum right position) until a  
is heard.  
clicksound  
TAPE 2  
Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button, re-  
move cassette and close cover.  
PLAYBACK  
1. Turn on POWER (1).  
2. Switch FUNCTION SELECT to TAPE, then load  
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape Deck 2 or  
both Decks (5).  
3. Depress PLAY button(s)(9) 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. When the pitch knob is cen-  
tered the button a second time, you will feel a  
detent click.  
6. To stop tape on either Deck, press STOP/EJECT  
button (10) on that Deck once. (Pressing will  
eject the tape.) When tape reaches its end, that  
deck will automatically stop and its PLAY button  
will be released.  
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3. Depress PLAY button of Deck 2, which will be-  
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4. Depress PAUSE button of Deck 1, then the PLAY  
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the pressing of the STOP/EJECT button or be-  
cause tape reaches its end, Deck 1 will begin to  
play.  
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TAPE 1 TAPE 2  
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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 VOL-  
UME (2) for best balance between playback and  
microphone levels.  
Adjust ECHO (4) to add depth and richness to vo-  
cals.  
 
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RECORDING - CD or CDG Disc(s)  
(Audio only, Video is not possible)  
SING ALONG WITH A TAPE  
1.Following instructions for PLAYBACK.  
a)  
Turn on POWER (1).  
1.  
Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1.  
b)  
Switch FUNCTION SELECT to TAPE, then load  
cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape Deck 2 or  
both Decks (5).  
2. Load a Singing Machine or any other prerecorded  
CD/CDG disc into the CD compartment drawer.  
Switch FUNCTION SELECT to CD+G position.  
Press the SKIP button to the desired track num-  
ber you wish to record from.  
3.  
4.  
c)  
Depress PLAY button(s)(9) of Deck 1 or Deck 2.  
d)  
Adjust MASTER VOLUME (6), and BALANCE (8)  
controls to your pleasure.  
Press the PLAY button to start playback on the  
CD player. Press both RECORD and PLAY but-  
tons 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 re-  
corded on the blank tape.  
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. When the pitch knob is centered  
the button a second time, you will feel a detent  
click.  
To stop tape on either Deck, press STOP/EJECT  
button (10) on that Deck once. (Pressing will eject  
the tape.) When tape reaches its end, that deck  
will automatically stop and its PLAY button will be  
released.  
ADDING EXTRA VOICE(S) / DUBBING OR COPY-  
ING  
f)  
1. Load your previously recorded tape into tape  
Deck 2.  
2. Load another blank tape into Tape Deck 1.  
3. Follow Steps 4 and 5 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.  
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.  
Adjust ECHO (4) to add depth and richness to  
vocals.  
3.  
4.  
Adjust MASTER VOLUME, ECHO AND PITCH Con-  
trols to your satisfication. Your voice will be com-  
bined with the music and will be heard through  
PUBLIC ADDRESS - USING THE SMG-299 AS A  
SYSTEM  
1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either one  
of the MIC input sockets.  
the loudspeakers.  
With Singing Machine or similar multiplex cas-  
2. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.  
3. Switch the ON/OFF switch located on the Micro-  
phone to the ON position and speak or sing to  
the Microphone. The Microphone sensitivity and  
loudness could be adjusted as required by turn-  
ing the MIC VOLUME control and/or the MAS-  
TER VOLUME control.  
settes, you can sing duets along with the re-  
corded artist and background music. You can also  
eliminate the vocal track and do a solo perfor-  
mance with the background music by turning the  
BALANCE Control.  
RECORDING TO TAPE  
1.  
2.  
Load a blank casssette in Tape Deck 1.  
Load a Singing Machine or any other prerecorder  
tape into Tape Deck 2.  
4. To add depth or ambiance to your voice, adjust  
the ECHO control until the desired effect is ob-  
tained.  
3.  
Start Tape Deck 2 by pressing the PLAY button.  
4.  
Press both RECORD and PLAY buttons of Tape  
Deck 1 at the same time. The combined output of  
your voice and the playback of Tape Deck 2 will  
be recorded on the blank tape in Tape Deck 1.  
NOTE:  
To prevent feedback or whistling from  
occurring, please be sure that the  
microphone is not too close to the  
SMG-299 unit.  
 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
POWER SWITCH  
After using the SMG-299, turn off the power by  
pressing the power switch.  
NOTE  
Screwdrivers and other metal objects should  
never be allowed to come in contact with tape  
heads.  
*
To prevent fire or shock haz-  
ard, disconnect your stereo  
system from the AC power  
plug when cleaning.  
These will scratch the sensitive surface caus-  
ing damage to your tapes.  
Magnets or magnetized objects should not be  
placed near tape heads.  
*
CLEANING THE UNIT  
COMPACT DISC  
Handling Disc  
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain luke-  
warm water and wring dry. Never use benzol, ben-  
zene or other strong chemical cleaners since these  
could damage the finish or your unit. Do not use  
spray cleaners on your Singing Machine. It is im-  
portant that no liquid reaches the inside of the unit.  
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 hold-  
ers immediately after use.  
CLEANING TAPE HEAD  
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:  
Sound quality deteriorates.  
The output sound level drops.  
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 if necessary.  
The previous recording is not completely erased.  
Recording is not 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 cap-  
stan (2,6) with a cotton swab (1) moistened with  
isopropyl alcohol or special head-cleaning fluid.  
NOTE: Do not use the detergent  
or abrasive cleaning agents,for  
they can damage the disc.  
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CD PLAYER  
The player mechanism is fitted with self-lubricating  
bearings and must not be oiled or greased.  
CLEANING THE CD LASER LENS  
Sometimes dust or other foreign matter can cause  
problems with the CD/CDG playing properly. Use a  
CD-lens cleaning disc according to the cleaning  
disc manufacturer s instructions. We recommend  
you clean your laser lens every 10 hours of use or  
every month whichever comes first. If cleaning the  
lens doesnt correct your problem, check the CD/  
CDG disc to be sure it is free of dust, dirt or  
scratches.  
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4
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Proprietary tape head cleaners are available  
from most HI-FI retail outlets.  
 
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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 the remedy to  
your problem.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
No power plug connection at the AC Insert the power plug into the AC  
SOLUTION  
No power when  
POWER is on.  
outlet.  
The MAIN POWER switch on the  
back panel is off.  
outlet.  
Switch on the MAIN POWER.  
Turn up the MASTER VOLUME.  
Select the correct function.  
Clean capstan.  
Volume control is set to minimum.  
The wrong function is selected.  
No sound.  
Dirty capstan.  
CASSETTE  
Unsteady tape sound.  
Irregular cassette tape winding.  
Replace tape.  
Pitch knob may be in wrong position. Adjust Pitch knob.  
Replace tape or cover tab openings  
with adhesive tape.  
The erasure prevention tabs are  
broken out.  
When recording, make sure that both  
the Record and Play buttons are  
pressed down at the same time.  
Clean capstan.  
Cannot record.  
Play button and Record button were  
not pressed down simultaneously.  
Dirty head.  
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.  
PLAY/RECORD function selector B  
in the wrong Mode.  
Set the Function button to TAPE Mode.  
Insert disc correctly.  
Wipe clean with soft cloth.  
Use a new disc.  
Disc is inserted upside down.  
Disc is dirty.  
Disc is scratched.  
CD PLAYER  
Cannot work normally.  
Disc seriously warped.  
A nonstandard disc is inserted.  
Use a new disc.  
Use only brand name disc.  
Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let it  
dry out.  
Moisture has formed inside the CD  
deck.  
Connect the video cable to the  
systems VIDEO OUT and to the TV  
VIDEOIN.  
Video cable is not connected prop-  
erly to the TV.  
Source selector on TV is not set to  
VIDEO.  
Using your TV remote to select VIDEO  
input.  
No song lyrics appear  
on screen.  
Connect from VIDEO OUT of the sys-  
tem to the VIDEO IN of your VCR or  
connect to an RF modulator and then  
to the TV cable input.  
TV does not have video line input.  
Operating play-pause-play-pause  
continuously on a song selection  
will cause double image.  
Song lyrics leave  
double image during  
play.  
Return to the start of the song selec-  
tion to reset or clear video screen.  
Blurred TV screen  
shown.  
Incorrect setting of PAL/NTSC  
switch.  
Select the correct mode on the back  
panel.  
 
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SPECIFICATIONS  
STEREO AUDIO SECTION:  
OUTPUTPOWER(MAXIMUM)  
OUTPUTIMPEDANCE  
10 WATTS x 2  
4 ohms  
10 WATTS NOMINAL  
MONOEXTENSION/EXTERNALSPEAKER  
CD PLAYER SECTION:  
FREQUENCYRESPONSE  
SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO  
WOW AND FLUTTER  
40 Hz - 20KHz (+/- 3 dB)  
75 dB (A-WTD)  
IMMEASURABLE  
1 - BIT DAC  
32 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS PROGRAMMING  
8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING  
D - A CONVERSION  
NUMBEROFPROGRAMS  
SAMPLING SYSTEM  
CASSETTE DECK SECTION:  
WOW AND FLUTTER  
FREQUENCYRESPONSE  
TAPESPEED  
0.35% (WRMS)  
125Hz - 6.3 KHz (+/- 5dB)  
4.75cm/Sec  
Selector  
AC 120V 60Hz / 230V 50Hz  
DC 12V / 2A AC TO DC ADAPTER (NOT INCLUDED)  
POWER SECTION:  
ACINPUTPOWER  
DC JACK  
DIMENSIONS (H X D X W )  
WEIGHT  
21.7 x 14.3 x 12.8 inches / 55.1 X 36.3 X 32.5 cm  
24.0 lbs. / 10.9 kg.  
ACCESSORIES  
1. Pre - recorded Karaoke CD+G disc  
2. AV Cable  
3. Dynamic Microphone  
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous improvement without  
notice and without incurring any obligation.  
 
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NOTES  
 
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NOTES  
 
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The Singing Machine Company, Inc.  
6601 Lyons Road, Building A-7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073-9902, USA  
Tel: (954) 596 -1000  
PRINTED IN CHINA  
Fax: (954) 596 -2000  
 

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