singing machine SMM518 Duet Karaoke Microphone Instruction Manual

singing machine SMM518 Duet Karaoke Microphone

Product Information

• Model: SMM518
• Brand: Singing Machine
• Website: www.singingmachine.com
• Specifications
  • Risk of electric shock – Do not open
  • Radiofrequency energy usage
  • Not suitable for exposure to dripping or splashing
  • Ventilation must not be impeded
  • Electrical or Electronic Equipment disposal guidelines
  • Compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits

Product Usage Instructions

• Warnings and Safety Information
  • Before using the product, please read and follow all safety warnings and instructions provided in the manual.
• Important Safety Information
  • Read and keep these instructions for future reference.
  • Follow all warnings and instructions provided.
  • Avoid using the apparatus near water sources.
  • Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
  • Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked during use.
  • Avoid placing the product near heat sources.
  • Use only manufacturer-specified attachments and accessories.
  • When using a cart or stand, exercise caution to prevent tip-over accidents.
  • Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or prolonged periods of non-use.
  • Refer servicing to qualified personnel if the product is damaged or malfunctions.
• Product Disposal Instructions
  • When disposing of the product, follow local recycling processes to minimize environmental impact. Contact your local authority or the retailer for more information on proper disposal methods.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the product near water?
  • A: No, it is advised to avoid using the product near water sources to prevent electric shock hazards.
• Q: What should I do if the product malfunctions?
  • A: Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified personnel if it has been damaged or is not operating normally.

Warnings

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• DRIPPING WARNING: This product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.
• VENTILATION WARNING: The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use.
• Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Product Disposal Instructions

• The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.
• The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/ EU) has been put in place to encourage the recycling of products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increase of landfill.
• When you have no further use for this product, please dispose of it using your local authority’s recycling processes. For more information please get in touch with your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please retain the instructions for further reference, as they contain important information.

FCC

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RF Exposure Statements: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Important Safety Information

1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all Instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install by the Manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with water, such as a vase, on the apparatus.
14. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or other heat sources.

Included

Please make sure the following item is included.

Location of Controls

1. Microphone
2. (POWER/FUNCTION MODE) Button
3. MIC VOLUME + Button
4. MIC VOLUME – Button
5. / (VOICE EFFECTS/TALK) Button
6. (BLUETOOTH) Button
7. / (LIGHT/BROADCAST) Button
8. Speaker lights
9. Speaker
10. Jack cover
11. Aux In Jack
12. USB Type C Port

Connection

Charge the unit

1. Lift the jack cover on the side of the unit.
2. Insert the USB Type-C charging cable (not included) into the unit USB Type-C port 2.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into USB charging device (not included). We recommend charging the unit for at least 4 hours to ensure it is fully charged.
4. The speaker will light in red and slowly flash while the unit is charging. The light will be off once the unit is fully charged.
   • NOTE: Please charge the unit when you see the light on the speaker flashing red.

Energy Saving Mode (Auto Power System-APS)

The unit will automatically switch off after 30 minutes in the following situations:

1. There is no singing into the microphone;
2. The Bluetooth music has been stopped.

The unit can be switched on again by pressing and holding the (POWER) button. APS is for energy-saving purposes.

Connecting to AUX IN Jack

1. Lift the jack cover on the side of the unit.
2. Connect an external device by using an appropriate cable (3.5mm audio cable not included) as shown. When plugged into the Aux in jack, it will automatically switch to Aux in mode.
   • WARNING: To avoid excessive over-amplified sound output, it is recommended that the volume control is initially adjusted to low and then increased if required.

Lights Mode

• Press the / (LIGHT/BROADCAST) 1 button repeatedly to select mode as follows:
• Light Mode 1: The speaker will light up with changing light colours. When there is music playback or singing, the lighting will flash with the audio signal.
• Light Mode 2: The speaker will light up with color-changing lights continuously.
• Light Mode 3: The light will be turned off.
• NOTE: Light mode only works in Bluetooth and Aux-in modes.

Operation

Using a Bluetooth Device

1. Press the (POWER) button to turn the unit on.
2. The unit automatically searches for and pairs a previously paired Bluetooth device (if previously paired). If no previously paired devices are present, connect as shown in the next step.
   • Press the (POWER) button to enter the Bluetooth mode; the speaker light will flash blue.
   • Turn on your device’s Bluetooth option in settings to search for a discoverable device with a Bluetooth signal. Select “SMC BLING MICROPHONE” from the device results on the Bluetooth menu.
   • NOTES:
   • If your Bluetooth device prompts you for a passcode during the pairing process, please enter “0000” to connect. If pairing fails, repeat the steps. If you have paired before, a list of previously searched results will be displayed.
   • Select “SMC BLING MICROPHONE” again. On some Bluetooth devices (i.e., computers), once pairing is complete, you must select your Bluetooth device as “Use as Audio Device” or similar.
   • To avoid excessive over-amplified sound output, it is recommended that the volume control is initially adjusted to low and then increased if required.
   • Press and hold the (BLUETOOTH) button to disconnect any paired device to pair another device.
3. Press the (BLUETOOTH) button during playback to pause the song. Press again to resume.
4. Adjust the microphone volume by pressing the VOL + or VOL – button.
5. Press the (VOICE EFFECTS/ TALK) button, the speaker light will change. The voice will change when the singer starts to sing through the microphone. Light – ECHO Red light – FEMALE Cyan light – MALE Purple light – CHIPMUNK Blue light – ROBOT Lime light – Warble Select white (NONE) to sing without any voice effect.
6. Press and hold the (LIGHT/ BROADCAST) button to initiate the Broadcast mode, you can share your bluetooth music with anybody who has SMM518 in Broadcast mode within 40 feet. Press and hold the (LIGHT/ BROADCAST) button again to leave Broadcast mode.
   • NOTES:
   • If you disconnect your Bluetooth device when entering the broadcast mode, you will be the recipient.
   • You can only share the bluetooth music within your singing.
7. Press and hold the (POWER) button to turn off the unit.

Using the AUX IN Jack

1. Press the (POWER) button to turn the unit on.
2. This unit can connect your favourite audio device (e.g. iPhone/ Tablet/MP3 player, etc.). You can connect your device with a 3.5mm audio cable (cable not included). AUX IN function is automatically selected once the audio cable is plugged in.
   • NOTE: It is highly recommended to set the volume on the auxiliary unit to 1/3 or lower to avoid distortion.
3. Adjust the microphone volume by pressing the VOL + or VOL – button.
4. Press the (VOICE EFFECTS/ TALK) button the speaker light will change. The voice will change when the singer starts to sing through the microphone. Light – ECHO Red light – FEMALE Cyan light – MALE Purple light – CHIPMUNKBlue light – ROBOT Lime light – Warble Select white (NONE) to sing without any voice effect.
5. Press and hold the (LIGHT/ BROADCAST) button to initiate the Broadcast mode, you can share your bluetooth music with anybody who has SMM518 in Broadcast mode within 40 feet. Press and hold the (LIGHT/ BROADCAST) button again to leave Broadcast mode.
   • NOTES:
   • If you disconnect your Bluetooth device when entering the broadcast mode, you will be the recipient.
   • You can only share the bluetooth music within your singing.
6. Press and hold the (POWER) button to turn off the unit.

Using Walkie Talkie

1. Press the (POWER) button to turn the unit on.
2. Press the (POWER) button to switch to the walkie-talkie mode; the light will flash green.
3. Press and hold the (VOICE EFFECTS/TALK) button until the light turns purple from green. You can now talk to anybody who has SMM518 in walkie-talkie mode within 40 feet.
   • NOTE: There is no voice effect during walkie-talkie mode.

Troubleshooting Guide

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:

• No Power
  • Power is not on; press the (POWER) button to turn the power on.
  • Confirm that the unit is charged.
  • The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong electromagnetic interference. If so, simply restart the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual.
  • In the event the function does not resume, please use the machine in another part of the home.
• No Sound – General
  • Music Volume is set to a minimum; raise the volume of your Bluetooth music device with its volume control.
  • The microphone volume is set to a minimum; raise the microphone volume by pressing the VOL + button up.
  • Make sure the microphone is turned on.
  • The correct mode is not selected; press the (POWER) button to change Bluetooth mode.
  • A cable is connected to the AUX IN jack. When a cable is connected, the Aux function is activated automatically. Unplug the cable to switch back Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth reception failure
  • Put the external Bluetooth device close to the unit.
  • Pair the unit with the Bluetooth Device as per the procedures stated in this manual.
  • The system is not in pairing mode; press and hold the (BLUETOOTH) button to restart pairing.
  • Ensure any other Bluetooth devices are turned off to avoid accidental pairing.
• The Music is not available on the unit after successfully connecting the Bluetooth
  • Ensure your Bluetooth device can support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
  • The volume on the external Bluetooth device is set too low or muted; raise it as desired.
  • Make sure your music application is open.

Specifications

AUDIO

• OUTPUT POWER ………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Watts (RMS)
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE …………………………………………………………………………………………………3.5 Ohms

BLUETOOTH

• Bluetooth Version ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..V5.3
• Working Distance …………………………………….Up to 30 feet/10 meters measured in open space
• AUX IN SECTION ……………………………………………………………………………3.5 mm Stereo line-in jack
• POWER SECTION …………………………………………………………. Lithium-ion battery 3.7V 1800mAh
• USB …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5VDC 1A
• DIMENSIONS (HxWxD) …………………………..3.2 x 3.2 x 10 (inches) / 8.1 X 8.1 X 25.4 (cm)
• WEIGHT ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 0.28 (kgs) / 0.61 (lbs)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks and logos by The Singing Machine Company, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

CONTACT

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• The Responsible Party
• Company Name: The Singing Machine Company, Inc.
• Address: 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale,
• FL33309, USA
• Telephone: 1-866-670-6888
• Website: www.singingmachine.com.
• PRINTED IN CHINA 518-2405-EFS01-US
• www.singingmachine.com.
• The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.

References

• Karaoke Systems - Mobile, At Home, Bluetooth | The Singing Machine

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