STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 1 STVG888W INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.singingmachine.com The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark or The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 1 Warnings CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 2 Location of Controls Front 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 10 26 17 18 17 30 19 19 Camera POWER ON/OFF Button Screen BLUETOOTH Button MODE Button RECORD Button SD CARD Up Button SD CARD Left/STOP Button BALANCE Control Mic Holders SD CARD Down Button SD CARD Right/PLAYPAUSE Button 27 28 29 13.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 3 Location of Controls Rear 1 2 4 3 1. AUDIO OUT Left Jack 2. VIDEO OUT Jack 3. AUDIO OUT Right Jack 4.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 4 Connection Connecting the Unit to an External TV, Stereo, etc. Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect most video cameras, DVD players or video game consoles, as follows: 1 Connect the Audio/Video cable’s yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the STVG888W and the other end to the external unit’s yellow Video In jack.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 5 Connection Insert the small end of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit. Insert the other end (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 110-240V AC, 50/60Hz. Notes: • Only use the supplied AC adapter. Failure to do so may cause a fire or damage the unit. • The AC adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 6 Operation Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to the in position to turn the unit on; the POWER ON/OFF button will light. 2 CD: Press the CD Open/Close button to open the CD door and then insert a CD (with standard or MP3+G files) or a CD+G. Close the CD door by pressing the CD Open/Close button again.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 7 Operation Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive 5 If listening to an MP3+G or CD+G files, view as follows: To view the image and lyrics on the screen, rotate the MONITOR control to the CDG position. To view the image and lyrics on an external TV (if connected), rotate the VIDEO OUT control to the CDG/USB position. 6 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 8 Operation Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive ak at 10 Adjust the Key to obtain the best key for the singer on the track. Adjust the key using the KEY – and KEY + buttons. 11 Press the AVC (Auto Voice Control) ON/OFF button to the On position and the vocals on a multiplex recording will be muted as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals are automatically unmuted.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 9 Operation Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive 14 an an SEARCH: During playback, press and hold the Skip Back 9/Skip Forward : button to move the player backward or forward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. When you release the respective button, normal playback will resume. Note: The Search function is not available for CD+G playback.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 10 Operation Playing a CD (with or without MP3+G files), CD+G or USB Drive 17 as ar aq PAUSE: During playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the Play/Pause 4; button. Press again to resume normal playback. Note: Pausing the unit while playing a CD+G may distort the lyrics on the screen. This will remain until the screen is refreshed. 18 19 Press the Stop < button to stop playback.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 11 Operation Using a Bluetooth Device u 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to the in position to turn the unit on; the POWER ON/OFF button will light. 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the BLUETOOTH position to select the Bluetooth mode; a tone will sound and the blue Bluetooth background light will blink rapidly. 3 If the background is not blinking rapidly, press and hold the BLUETOOTH button until it does.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 12 Operation Using a Bluetooth Device 6 U V PLEASE PROVIDE W PICTURE OF MIC ak at X 12 PLAY/PAUSE: Press the Play/Pause 4; button to start playback. 7 Make sure the Bluetooth device has its volume set to mid range, then adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control. Note: If connected to a TV or other audio source, adjust the volume of the TV using its own volume control.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 13 Operation Using a Bluetooth Device 12 BALANCE: Balance allows you to eliminate the lead singer’s voice by rotating the knob to the left when playing a multiplex recording, or eliminate the music by rotating the knob to the right. Note: When playing a music-only recording, the balance will shift to the right or left speaker. am al 13 13 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to the out position to turn the unit off.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 14 Operation Using a Guitar, Keyboard or External Music Player v 1 Connect the unit as described previously. GUITAR/KEYBOARD: Connect the Guitar or Keyboard to the GUITAR/ KEYBOARD Ext. Input jack. LINE IN: Connect a music player using a 3.5mm standard audio cable from the external unit’s Audio Output/ Headphone jack to the STVG888W’s LINE IN Ext. Input jack.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 15 Operation Using a Guitar, Keyboard or External Music Player PLEASE PROVIDE PICTURE OF MIC at X W 6 Connect microphone(s) as shown on page 5, and slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 7 Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of the respective microphone. 8 Adjust the Echo control to add an echo effect to your voice.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:00 PM Page 16 Operation Recording the Camera and Singing on an SD Card u v w x Label Side Up SD CARD 16 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to the in position to turn the unit on; the POWER ON/OFF button will light. 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CAMERA position to select the Camera mode. 3 To view the image and lyrics on the screen, rotate the MONITOR control to the CDG position.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 17 Operation Recording the Camera and Singing on an SD Card 7 Press the MODE button and then the RECORD button to start recording; a red and will appear on the screen and the RECORD button will start blinking. Note: If there is no SD card inserted, will appear. 8 Connect microphone(s) as shown on page 5, and slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 9 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 18 Operation Recording the Camera and Singing on an SD Card ao am an 13 To stop and save the recording, press the SD CARD Left/STOP button; the RECORD button will stop blinking and the video and audio will save on the SD card. 14 To watch the recorded video, press the MODE button and then the SD CARD Right/PLAY-PAUSE button; playback will appear. 15 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to the out position to turn the unit off.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 19 Operation Where to Download MP3+G Files To purchase and download karaoke music, please visit http://store.singingmachine.com to access over 12,000 of your favorite karaoke songs. You will need a USB flash drive (not included) to transfer the downloads to this unit. Follow these easy steps: Helpful Hints: The .mp3 and .cdg files are delivered for download in a single, compressed MP3+G.zip file. The MP3+G file cannot be played as a .
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 20 Care and Maintenance Care for Compact Discs Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. B E NZEN E C LE A N E R Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: No Power • Power is not on; press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn power on. • Make sure the unit is connected to AC power. No Sound – General • Master Volume is set to minimum; raise volume. • Correct Function was not selected; select using the FUNCTION button. No Sound – If connected to a TV • Volume on the TV is muted or too low.
STVG888-ENG-v2_Layout 1 10/9/13 12:01 PM Page 22 Specifications AUDIO Output Power (Maximum)...................................................................................................... 10W (RMS) Output Impedance .............................................................................................................................6 Ohms CD PLAYER Frequency Response .........................................................................................................
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