The Singing Machine Cassette Player SME 378 User Manual

SME-378  
DUAL CASSETTE  
KARAOKE SYSTEM  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
Please read before using this unit.  
The Singing Machine is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Careful attention is devoted to quality standards protect from overheating. Do not block or  
in the manufacture of your Singing Machine, and cover these openings, and do not place the  
safety is a major factor in its design. However, product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
safety is also your responsibility. This section lists similar surface. Do not place the product  
important information that will help you properly in a built - in installation such as a bookcase  
use and enjoy your Singing Machine and or rack unless it provides proper ventilation  
accessories.  
as specified by the manufacturer.  
Read all the included safety and operating  
instructions before using your Singing Machine.  
Follow them closely, and retain them for future  
reference.  
Power Sources - Operate this product using only  
the power source indicated on its marking label.  
If you are not sure of your home’s power type,  
consult your product dealer or local power  
company.  
Head Warnings - Follow all warnings on the  
product and in the operating instructions.  
Polarization - This product is equipped with a  
Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall polarized AC line plug (a plug having on blade  
outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power  
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners  
outlet only on way. This is a safely feature. If you  
cannot insert the plug fully not the outlet. Try  
reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug. If you need and extension, use  
polarized 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 product  
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  
cord 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 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. Follow the manufacturer’s 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 disconnect 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 my cause the product  
/ cart to overturn.  
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cord, or integral convenience  
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
Ventilation - Slot and openings in the cabinet  
provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and  
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Objects and Liquids - Never push objects of any Wall or Ceiling Mount - The product should be  
kind into this product through openings, as they mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out by the manufacturer.  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Heart - The product should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)  
yourself, as opening or removing covers may that produce heat.  
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Power Lines - Locate an outdoor antenna away  
from power lines.  
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified,  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
•When the power-supply cord or plug is damage.  
•If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the 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 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 normal  
operation.  
Nonuse Periods - Unplug the product's power cord  
when you will not use it for extended periods.  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside  
antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, ground the antenna or cable system so  
as to provide some protection against voltage  
surges an 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 wires 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.  
•If the product has been dropped or damaged  
in any way.  
•When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts  
are required, be sure the service technician uses  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer  
of having the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
DROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUND CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
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.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250 PART H)  
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
S2898A  
SERVICE AND REPAIR  
Should your unit ever need service or repair, please contact  
The Singing Machine Co., Inc.  
6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. 7A Coconut Creek, FL33073-9902, U.S.A.  
TEL: (954)596-1000  
FAX: (954)596-2000  
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INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Singing Machine unit, which will provided you with many  
years of fun and entertainment. Although it is full of features, it is easy to use. Just a few simple  
instructions and will become an expert.  
Before you use your unit, please glace through this manual to familiarize yourself with all of 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.  
As a reminder here are the general features listed for the unit:  
--- AC/DC Operation  
--- Auxiliary Input Jack  
--- Auxiliary Output Jack  
--- Microphone Holder  
--- Dual Cassette Decks  
--- Professional Microphone with ON/OFF Switch  
--- Dual Mic Input Jacks  
--- Preset Vocal Echo  
--- Microphone Volume Controls  
CONNECTING POWER  
DC OPERATION  
1. Lift cover to reveal battery compartment. Insert six (6) "C" size alkaline batteries (not provided) as  
indicated.  
2. Replace cover tightly before operating.  
3. When not using batteries for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent leakage in  
compartment. Replace all batteries at the same time.  
AC OPERATION  
Plug in polarized AC line cord into AC wall outlet/voltage, where applicable.  
Note: Unit will not operate on batteries while line cord is plugged into wall.  
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CONTROL LOCATIONS  
2
1
DECK 2  
DECK 1  
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11  
10  
12  
PLAYBACK  
RECORD/PLAY  
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL  
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER  
5
3
6
MIC VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
POWER  
D
U
D
A
L
TA  
P
E
D
E
C
K
BALANCE  
MUSIC VOICE  
FUNCTION  
TAPE AUX  
R
E
C
O
R
I
N
G
S
T
U
D
I
O
MIC  
1
MIC  
2
4
9
7
8
AUX  
OUT  
AUX  
IN  
16  
17  
18  
15  
19  
20  
14  
13  
1. For Deck 1 (Left to Right)  
--- PAUSE Button  
--- STOP/EJECT Button  
--- FAST FORWARD (F.FWD) Button  
--- REWIND (REW) Button  
--- PLAY Button  
5. BALANCE Control  
6. MIC VOLUME Control  
7. FUNCTION Selector  
8. MIC 1 Input  
9. MIC 2 Input  
10. Cassette Compartment For Deck 1  
11. Cassette Compartment For Deck 2  
12. Mic Holder  
--- RECORD Button  
2. For Deck 2 (Left to Right)  
--- PAUSE Button  
--- STOP/EJECT Button  
--- FAST FORWARD (F.FWD) Button  
--- REWIND (REW) Button  
--- PLAY Button  
13. Microphone  
14. Mic ON/OFF Switch  
15. Speaker  
16. AUX IN Jack  
17. AUX OUT Jack  
18. HEADPHONE Jack  
19. Battery Compartment  
20. AC Line Cord (Polarized)  
3. Power OFF/ON  
4. MASTER VOLUME Control  
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CASSETTE OPERATION  
Loading and Unloading Cassettes  
Follow these steps to load and unload cassettes.  
1. Press STOP/EJECT button.  
2. Insert cassette with desired side facing you,  
tape surface up. Avoid touching tape.  
3. Close cassette holder/tape deck cover.  
Note: To unload, press STOP/EJECT button,  
remove cassette and close cover.  
PLAYBACK  
1. Turn on POWER (1).  
2. Load cassette(s) into Tape Deck 1, Tape Deck  
2 or both Decks (2).  
DECK  
1
3. Depress PLAY Button(s) (3) of Deck 1 or Deck  
2. If both PLAY Buttons are depressed, sound  
from both decks will be mixed together.  
4. Adjust MASTER VOLUME (4) Control to your  
pleasure.  
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DECK 2  
RECORD/PLAY  
PLAYBACK  
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER  
MIC VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
5. To stop tape on either Deck, press  
STOP/EJECT Button (5) on that Deck once.  
(A second pressing will eject the tape.) Or,  
when tape reaches its end, that deck will  
automatically stop and its PLAY button will be  
released.  
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DUAL TAPE DECK AUTO START  
1. Turn on POWER (1).  
2. Load prerecorded cassettes into both decks  
The first tape you wish to play is placed into  
Deck 2.  
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DECK  
2
DECK  
1
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PLAYBACK  
RECORD/PLAY  
3. Depress PAUSE button of Deck 2, then press  
the PLAY button of Deck 2.  
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL  
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER  
MIC VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
POWER  
DUAL TAPE DECK  
4. Press PAUSE button of Deck 1, and then press  
the PLAY button of Deck 1.  
BALANCE  
MUSIC VOICE  
FUNCTION  
TAPE AUX  
RECORDING  
STUDIO  
MIC  
1
MIC  
2
4
Press PAUSE button of Deck 2, Deck 2 will  
be begun to play. When Deck 2 stops, either  
by pressing the STOP/EJECT button or  
because of the tape reaches its end, DECK 1  
will begin to play.  
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MICROPHONES  
1. When either or both microphones are plugged  
into the Microphone Jacks (1), their output is  
mixed with the playback from cassette tapes.  
2. Adjust MICROPHONE VOLUME (2) for best  
balance between playback and microphone  
levels.  
DECK  
2
DECK  
1
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PLAYBACK  
RECORD/PLAY  
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL  
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER  
MIC VOLUME  
MASTER VOLUME  
POWER  
DUAL TAPE DECK  
BALANCE  
MUSIC VOICE  
FUNCTION  
TAPE AUX  
RECORDING  
STUDIO  
MIC  
1
MIC  
2
1
2
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SING ALONG - Tape  
1. Follow instructions for PLAYBACK. Either tape deck may be used for playback, but using  
Deck 1 will permit recording Sing Along performances.  
2. Follow instructions for Microphone.  
3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME/MICROPHONE VOLUME. Your voice will be combined with the  
playback output and will be heard through the loudspeaker.  
4. With Singing Machine or similar multiplex cassettes, you can sing duets along with the  
pre-recorded artist and background music.  
RECORDING SING ALONG - Tape  
1. Load a blank cassette in Tape Deck 1.  
2. Load a Singing Machine or similar multiplex tape or any other pre-recorded tape into Tape Deck 2.  
3. Start Tape Deck 2 by pressing 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.  
ADDING EXTRA VOICE(S) / DUBBING OR COPYING  
1. Follow directions for Recording Sing Along - Tape, loading your recorded Sing Along tape into Tape Deck 2.  
2. Load another blank tape into Tape Deck 1.  
3. Follow Steps 4 and 5 for Recording Sing Along - Tape. 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 you voice performance.  
Note: 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. Turn Microphone ON/OFF Switch to OFF position, or unplug the microphone(s).  
SING ALONG WITH A VIDEO CASSETTE  
SING ALONG WITH A VIDEO CASSETTE ( See Page 8 )  
Follow these steps to sing along with a video cassette.  
1. Connect a VCR's Left or Right audio outputs (AUX OUT) to the system's AUX IN jack.  
2. Plug in the microphone(s) into either of the MIC jacks.  
3. Load the video cassette and then start playback.  
4. Turn on the TV (that is already connected to the VCR). If it is a Karaoke Video Cassette, the lyrics  
will show on the screen and will also let you adjust the volume of both the pre-recorded vocal  
and background music.  
Note: Do not put the system too close ( minimum 6 feet ) to your TV Set.  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
1. Plug auxiliary device into socket on back of the unit. Output of device will be heard through karaoke system.  
2. AUX signal will mix with output of Tape Decks 1 or 2 for Sing Along.  
3. Follow Sing Along and Recording Sing Along instructions.  
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK - let you connect another audio input source, such as a stereo VCR or a Radio  
Tuner, so you can sing along with the source.  
AUXILIARY OUTPUT JACK - let you connect another audio output component, such as an equalizer/  
booster or a PA system.  
HEADPHONE JACK - let you connect to your headphone.  
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CONNECTIONS -  
SING ALONG WITH A VIDEO CASSETTE  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUX AUX  
OUT IN  
AUX  
OUT  
AUX  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
R
L
VHS  
AMPLIFIER  
LOUDSPEAKERS  
Warning: YourTV set and the recording studio should be kept at least 6 ft. away from  
each other. Otherwise, distortion may occur on the TV screen.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Recording System -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DC Bias  
Erasing System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magnetic Erase  
Fast Forward & Rewind ---------------------------------------------------------------150 seconds ( C60 )  
Frequency Response ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 - 20K Hz  
Power Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------- AC 110V/120V 60 Hz  
( Where Applicable ) -------------------------------------------- or  
AC 220V/240V 50 Hz  
--------------------------------------------------- DC 9V (6 x "C" Cells)  
Dimensions ( H x W x D ) ------------------------------14 x 11.8 x 6.2 Inches/35.6 x 30 x 15.8 cm  
Weight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5.8 Lbs/2.6Kgs  
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous improvement  
without notice and without incurring any obligation.  
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The Singing Machine Co., Inc.  
6601 Lyons Road, Bldg. 7A Coconut Creek, FL 33073-9902, U.S.A.  
TEL: (954)596-1000  
PRINTED IN CHINA  
visit our website : www.singingmachine.com  
FAX: (954)596-2000  
 

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