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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 E7.
Check the disc to be sure it is a 
CDG. (See page E21 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 E16 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.

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.

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

Follow directions on page E7 for 
“Making the Connections”.

No sound - If audio is 
going through TV or 
VCR.

Source Selection on TV or 
VCR is not correct.

VERTICAL HOLD Control is 
not set correctly.

Adjust the VERTICAL HOLD 
Control.

Picture is jumping up.

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Pitch control may be in 
wrong position.

Adjust PITCH Control.

Summary of Contents for STVG-718

Page 1: ...STVG 718 Semi Pro Compact Disc Graphics with Built In TV Video Camera Karaoke Center Please read before using this unit Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...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 not b...

Page 3: ...ug 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 operat...

Page 4: ...duct 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 atte...

Page 5: ...on TV screen displays the lyrics with the tempo of music when playing CD G discs Auto Voice Control A V C lets you replace the original singer s voice with your own voice when any prerecorded multiple...

Page 6: ...CONTROL LOCATIONS 5 FRONT VIEW STVG 718 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 1 36...

Page 7: ...STER VOLUME Control 34 Dial Pointer 5 CDG LED 20 VIDEO OUT Selector 35 PLAY PAUSE LED 6 LED Display 21 Cassette Door 36 TUNING Knob 7 REPEAT LED 22 RECORD Button 37 SKIP Button 8 REPEAT Button 23 PLAY...

Page 8: ...for left and right audio connections and the yellow is for connecting the video Make sure that you have a CDG disc in the Singing Machine and playing when you are making this connection You will know...

Page 9: ...lay a CDG So load a CDG into your Singing Machine before you start making these connections You will see lyrics on the TV screen as soon as you get the setup completed correctly We refer to TV VCR bec...

Page 10: ...Machine to have the best picture quality AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the unit to your TV or home stereo system using the White and Red connections on the supplied patch cord Plug the white end of the pa...

Page 11: ...VCR so you can sing along with its music simply connect the Audio Output jacks Red White RCA jacks to the Singing Machine s AUX IN L R jacks VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R AUX INPUT L White Jack ANOTHER AUD...

Page 12: ...lector to CAMERA mode To turn off the monitor on the Singing Machine set the MONITOR Selector to OFF mode Adjust the BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST and VERTICAL HOLD controls at the back of the Singing Machine t...

Page 13: ...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 Adjust MASTER VOLUME control on...

Page 14: ...d or backward direction Normal play will continue when you release the button REPEAT To repeat the track currently playing press the REPEAT button once The REPEAT LED will start to flash To repeat all...

Page 15: ...ur pleasure 5 To stop tape press STOP EJECT button 13 on that Deck once Press a second time to eject the tape Or when the tape r e a c h e s i t s e n d t h a t d e c k w i l l automatically stop and...

Page 16: ...sing to the Microphone The position Microphone sensitivity and loudness could be adjusted as required by SING ALONG RADIO turning the MIC VOLUME control 1 Follow operating instructions for AM FM and o...

Page 17: ...g when cleaning POWER SWITCH After using the unit turn off the power by pressing the ON OFF button CLEANING THE UNIT CLEANING TAPE HEAD When the tape is running magnetic tape residue powder and dust n...

Page 18: ...wrong function is selected Select AUX IN as the source for your home stereo Follow direction on page E9 for connecting to a home stereo system No sound If audio is going through home stereo Source Se...

Page 19: ...ot have video line input CASSETTE unsteady tape sound Cannot record Recorded tape sound is distorted Dirty capstan Irregular cassette tape winding The erasure prevention tabs are broken out Play butto...

Page 20: ...NITOR Selector is not set properly Set MONITOR Selector to CAMERA mode 19 Image is blurry Camera has not warmed up Camera lens is dirty Wait a minute for the camera to warm up Clean the camera lens Ca...

Page 21: ...to continuous improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation CASSETTE DECK SECTION WOW AND FLUTTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE TAPE SPEED 0 35 WRMS 125 Hz 6 3 kHz 5dB 4 75 cm sec POWER SECTIO...

Page 22: ...en 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 Pleas...

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