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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

No song lyrics appear 
on screen.

Connect the video cable to the 
Singing Machine’s VIDEO OUT 
and to the TV VIDEO IN.

Using your TV Remote to select 
VIDEO input.

Connect from VIDEO OUT of the 
system to the VIDEO IN of your 
VCR or Connect to an RF 
Modulator and then to the TV 
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)

Video cable is not connected 
properly to the TV.

Source selector on TV is not 
set to VIDEO.

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.

TV does not have video line 
input.

CASSETTE 
Unsteady tape sound.

Cannot record.

Recorded tape sound 
is distorted.

Dirty capstan.

Irregular cassette tape 
winding.

Pitch knob may be in wrong 
position.

The erasure prevention tabs 
are broken out.

Play button and Record 
button were not pressed 
down simultaneously.

Dirty head.

Faulty cassette tape.

Clean capstan.

Replace tape.

Adjust Pitch knob.

Replace tape or cover tab 
openings with adhesive tape.

When recording, make sure that 
both the Record and Play buttons 
are pressed down at the same time.

Clean capstan.

Replace tape.

SOLUTION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Cannot copy from DECK 
2 to DECK 1.

Unrecorded tape inserted 
into DECK 2.

FUNCTION SELECTOR is in 
the wrong Mode.

Insert a pre-recorded tape to 
DECK 2.

Set the FUNCTION button to TAPE 
Mode.

Song lyrics leave double 
image during play.

Operating play-pause-play-
pause continuously on a 
song selection will cause 
double image.

Return to the start of the song 
selection to reset or clear video 
screen.

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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.

Summary of Contents for SMG-301

Page 1: ...SMG 301 Please read before using this unit Compact Disc Graphic Karaoke Center...

Page 2: ...oduct shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the product VENTILATION WARNING The normal ventilation of the product shall...

Page 3: ...r 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 o...

Page 4: ...covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...CT DISC GRAPHICS KARAOKE SMG 301 3 CD ROTARY CHANGER SYSTEM DISPLAY DISC SKIP MIC VOLUME PLAY PAUSE STOP MASTER VOLUME G R A P H I C S 3CD GRAPHIC CHANGER DISPLAY REMOTE SENSOR CDG MEGA BASS MIC 1 MIC...

Page 7: ...AC AUX IN AUX IN VIDEO L R IN R L TV VIDEO OUT OUT EXT SPK IN AUX E6 CONTROL LOCATIONS 39 40 41 38 42 43 ENGLISH...

Page 8: ...LAY Button 10 REPEAT Button 11 DISC SKIP Button 12 PLAY PAUSE Button 13 STOP Button 14 VOLUME Buttons 15 Battery Compartment Lid REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED To operate Remove rear battery co...

Page 9: ...o Input you will need an RF Modulator Radio Frequency Modulator which connects through your TV antenna or cable line and serves as Video Input CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR INPUT To connect anothe...

Page 10: ...y 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 Video may...

Page 11: ...ONTROL 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 de...

Page 12: ...ime 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 exce...

Page 13: ...te Skip functions are disabled in Program Mode SEARCH For audio CD only SEARCH mode will not operate for CD Gs When playing any audio CD press and hold the SKIP buttons SKIP the system will search at...

Page 14: ...cks 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 t...

Page 15: ...the display The program is cleared when the STOP button is pressed in the stop mode CHECKING THE PROGRAM Each time the PROGRAM button is pressed in the stop mode the programmed details sequentially a...

Page 16: ...ed 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...

Page 17: ...th e output is mixed with the playback from background music by turning the cassette tapes Adjust MIC VOLUME 2 for BALANCE Control 8 best balance between playback and microphone levels RECORDING TO T...

Page 18: ...D and MASTER VOLUME control PLAY buttons at the same time to begin recording The combined output of your 4 To add depth or ambiance to your voice voice and the playback of the CD or the adjust the ECH...

Page 19: ...TENANCE POWER SWITCH After using the SMG 301 turn off the power by pressing the POWER button CLEANING THE UNIT CLEANING TAPE HEAD When the tape is running magnetic tape residue powder and dust natural...

Page 20: ...for your home stereo Follow direction on page E8 for connecting to a home stereo system No sound If audio is going through home stereo Source Selection on your stereo is not set properly Improper Conn...

Page 21: ...utton and Record button were not pressed down simultaneously Dirty head Faulty cassette tape Clean capstan Replace tape Adjust Pitch knob Replace tape or cover tab openings with adhesive tape When rec...

Page 22: ...ECTION WOW AND FLUTTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE TAPE SPEED 0 35 WRMS 125Hz 6 3 kHz 5dB 4 75cm sec POWER SECTION Where applicable AC 110V 120V 60Hz or AC 220V 240V 50Hz or DC 12V 2A AC TO DC ADAPTER NOT INCL...

Page 23: ...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 Ple...

Page 24: ...ribution channel ALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIESARELIMITEDTOTHEDURATIONOFTHISWARRANTY THISIS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY AND NO OTHER EXPRESSED W ARRANTY IS VALID SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOWLONG AN IMP...

Page 25: ...01 0303 ENG SPA FRE02 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www singingmachine com 6601 Lyons Road Bldg A7 Coconut Creek FL33073 9902 USA TEL 954 596 1000 FAX 954 596 2000 The Singing Machine Company Inc PRINTED IN CHINA...

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