TM SDL2093 STUDIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.singingmachine.com The Singing Machine® is a registered trademark of The Singing Machine Co., Inc.
Contents Warnings and Important Safety Information...............................................................................1 Included..................................................................................................................................................2 Location of Controls ....................................................................................................................3-5 Connection..........................................................................
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 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. The Caution marking is located on the bottom panel.
Included Please make sure the following items are included.
Location of Controls (Front) 12 34 5 6 789 10 1112 13 22 23 24 14 25 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 27 28 29 30 31 21 1. ENTER/ Button 2. Navigation Buttons (Up 5, Right , Down , Left Button) 3. FUNCTION Button 4. EXT INPUT VOLUME Control 5. MENU Button 6. MASTER VOLUME Control 7. LEAD VOCAL Button 8. RECORD Button 9. RECORD Indicator 10. KEY SELECT/FX LEVEL Control 11. MIC 1 VOLUME Control 12. Display 13. EFFECTS Up/Down Buttons 14. HEADPHONES VOLUME Control 15. AUTO-TUNE® Control 16.
Location of Controls (Rear/Top) 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Location of Controls (Mic) Interactive Microphone y u U vw x 1. Mic ON/OFF Switch 2. MENU Button 3. Navigation Buttons Button 4. ENTER/ 5. Remote Transmitter (Rear) 6.
Connection Connecting the Microphone(s) Microphones: Connect a microphone into MIC 1 Jack u as well as MIC 2 Jack v (when desired). 1 2 Note: Do not drop or tap the Mic as damage to the Mic or speakers may occur. Do not twirl the microphone by the cord as it will cause damage to the encased wiring.
Connection HDMI Cable Connecting to AC Power 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 120V AC, 60Hz. Note: Make all connections before connecting to AC power. Connecting Headphones 2 1 For private listening or to monitor singing, use headphones (not included). Insert headphones into the Headphones jack u.
Connection Changing the Interactive Microphone’s Battery When performance suffers, change the batteries as follows: CR2032 1 Unscrew the Battery Compartment screw and remove the door. 2 3 Replace battery with CR2032 button cell battery. Replace Battery Compartment and screw. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS: Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Warning – Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 2.
HDMI Jack (Out) Rechargeable Battery Rear of External TV HDMI Jack (In) HDMI IN 1 2 This unit comes with a built-in rechargeable battery pack that will allow the unit to be used without being connected to AC power. The Battery indicator (top of the unit) will show the battery charge remaining, indicated by the amount of bars. The rechargeable battery pack is HDMI Cable not user-replaceable. We recommend to charge the unit once a month so as to keep the battery in the best condition.
Singing Machine USB Flash Drive Included with the system is an 8GB Singing Machine USB Flash Drive which is used for storing Karaoke songs as well as recordings from this unit. There are two songs included on the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive but you can access the Karaoke Store for many more songs. See Welcome Kit for more information. Inserting the USB Flash Drive Before you insert the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive, make sure to remove it from its stand which will reveal the USB plug.
Operation Microphone Remote Operation The Microphone is also a remote control that can be used to control the unit. See below for instructions on using the Microphone Remote. It is very important to point the remote’s sensor at the unit’s remote sensor (see illustration). This Microphone Remote’s buttons will operate the same way as the main unit’s ENTER, Navigation and MENU buttons. When a step says to press one of these buttons, you can use either the unit or the Microphone Remote.
Operation Light Mode 1 1 There are three Light modes. Repeatedly press the LIGHT MODES button to select a mode as follows: Light Mode 1: The unit will synchronize to the music being played. Light Mode 2: The unit will light up with random colors and patterns. Light Mode 3: The light effects will be turned off.
Operation Auto Tune® The Auto Tune® feature is shown in a dedicated area at the front (top right) of the unit. This will allow you to Auto-Tune® your voice like the professionals. 1 With the unit on, press the AUTO-TUNE® control button once to activate; the first Auto-Tune® Level indicator will light. This is the Natural Auto-Tune® setting and what is commonly used in the music industry to level out and fix a singer’s voice behind the scenes.
Operation Auto Tune® (Continued) Name None Studio Pop 80’s Pop Live Pop Rap Hip/Hop Old School MC Rock Star Rock Club Alternative Doubling Alternative Tape Echo Concert Hall Lo-Fi Grunge Garage Nashville Country Display -P1 P2 P3 H1 H2 H3 R1 R2 A1 A2 Co G1 G2 CT Effect Description No Vocal Effects Short ‘n fast echo followed by clean ‘n bright studio plate reverb A familiar 80’s-style long echo with vocal chorusing Live pop show performance in a large auditorium School gym echo with a fast & short echo Gr
Operation Auto Tune® Advanced Settings The Auto Tune® Advanced Settings will allow you to create custom presets and make adjustments as desired. 1 Connect the unit to a TV as described previously. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit ON. 2 Press the Navigation Right or Left button to select the Auto-Tune® Advanced Settings, then press the ENTER button; the Function indicator will light purple.
Operation Auto Tune® Advanced Settings (Continued) Note: The previous steps showed how to adjust the settings using the Navigation and ENTER buttons on the main unit. You can also use the following controls: buttons on • Navigation and ENTER the mic’s remote. • KEY EFFECT/FX LEVEL control can be rotated and pressed. 4 4 4 To save a preset (you can save two presets, names A and B), use the Navigation buttons to select SAVE AS PRESET, then press the ENTER button.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit ON. 2 Remove the provided Singing Machine flash drive from its stand to reveal the USB plug. Insert it into the USB slot on the unit so it faces upward. Note: The Singing Machine flash drive has an 8GB capacity (the actual capacity may vary slightly).
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 4 4 Use the Navigation Up and Down buttons to navigate through the list of songs that you have previously downloaded on your USB. 5 Press the ENTER button to start the playback. The HD karaoke video will play on the TV. Press the ENTER button during playback to pause the song. Press the MENU button at any time to go back to the USB menu. 5 V 6 6 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the MASTER VOLUME control.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 10 11 9 9 LEAD VOCAL: To sing with the lead singer on the recording press the LEAD VOCAL button; “ ” will appear at the top right of the TV screen). To listen to music only, press the LEAD VOCAL button again; “ ” will appear over the Lead Vocal Status icon. Note: The song must be recorded with separate vocals that is downloaded (aka multiplex recording) in order to utilize the Lead Vocal function.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 13 13 13 RECORDING YOUR SINGING: To record your singing as well as the music, press the Record button; recording will begin and the record indicator will light. When done recording, press the Record button again; the Record indicator will turn off. Notes: • The recorded audio file will record onto the USB drive. • The recorded audio file will be named starting with the Karaoke song title.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 15 SEARCHING BY GENRE, ARTIST or TITLE: To filter by Genre, Artist or Title, select the Genre, Artist, or Title using the Navigation left and right buttons, then press the ENTER button. The alphabet will appear at the bottom of the TV screen; select the desired starting letter using the MASTER VOLUME control, then press the ENTER button to select it. A list of songs that meet the criteria will appear.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 17 — 22 — USING THE PLAYLIST: To play your previously created playlist, select Playlist using the Navigation Right and Left buttons, then press the ENTER button; the row under Playlist will be highlighted. Select the desired selection using the Navigation Right and Left buttons as follows: TO PLAY ALL: Select Play All and then press the ENTER button to play back all of the Playlist songs. (See next page to add favorites.) PRIORITY: a.
Operation Playing Songs from the USB (Continued) 18 20 CREATING FAVORITES: To create a favorite playlist, select a song using the Navigation Up and Down buttons, then scroll to the Favorite column using the Navigation Right or Left button. Press the ENTER button to confirm the operation; the icon will turn from white to blue. Repeat this step to add more songs. Notes: • The Favorites will be stored even if the unit is turned on or off.
Operation Using a Bluetooth Device 1 2 2 2 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on. Press the Navigation Right or Left button to select the Bluetooth mode, then press the ENTER button; the Function indicator will light blue. Note: Bluetooth pairing mode can be entered at anytime by pressing the PAIR button. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button to select the Bluetooth mode.
Operation Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued) Note: You can view the lyrics on your mobile device/tablet and get more songs by downloading the “The Singing Machine Mobile Karaoke App”; refer to the Welcome Kit for more information. 5 5 6 You can control your Bluetooth device to start the music playback OR press the ENTER button to start playback. Press the ENTER button during playback to pause the song.
Operation Using a Bluetooth Device (Continued) a desired effect (see page 14). Rotate the KEY SELECT/FX LEVEL control to select the desired level which will be indicated temporarily on the display. 11 11 11 RECORDING YOUR SINGING: To record your singing as well as the music, press the Record button; recording will begin and the Record indicator will light. When done recording, press the Record button again; the Record indicator will turn off.
Operation Playing Songs from the Recorded Files 1 2 2 Connect the unit as described previously and make sure a USB drive is inserted into the USB port. Press the STANDBY/ ON button to turn the unit on. 2 Press the Navigation Right or Left button to select the Recordings mode and press the ENTER button to continue; the Function indicator will light red. You can also repeatedly press the FUNCTION button until the Function indicator lights red to select the Recordings mode.
Operation Playing Songs from the Recorded Files (Continued) U 6 You can sing along with your previously recorded song. Simply connect the microphone(s). Slide the Mic’s ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 7 Adjust the MIC VOLUME 1 or 2 control as desired. Increasing this will increase the volume of respective microphone. 7 7 Notes: • You can search for a title using the same procedure as shown on page 20. • You can set and play a Playlist or Favorite using the same procedure as shown on pages 21 to 23.
Operation Using the LINE IN Jack 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on. 2 Connect the external unit to the LINE INPUT Jack using a 3.5mm auxiliary audio cable (not included). Connecting an external unit will allow the audio to be played through your Singing Machine. Notes: • It is highly recommended to set the volume on the auxiliary unit to 1/3 or lower to avoid distortion.
Operation Using the LINE IN Jack (Continued) 6 Adjust the MIC VOLUME 1 or 2 control as desired. Increasing this will increase the volume of the respective microphone. 7 AUTO-TUNE®: See pages 13 to 16 for more details. Press the AUTOTUNE® control button once to activate; the first Auto-Tune® Level indicator will light, this is Natural AutoTune®, it will give a singer’s voice a subtle enhancement to stay on key. Press a second time for a stronger enhancement and a third time for Extreme Auto-Tune® effect.
Operation Using the EXTERNAL INPUT Jack 2 1 Connect the unit as described previously. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on. 2 1 2 Connect the external unit to the EXTERNAL INPUT jack using a 6.3mm cable (not included). Connecting an external unit will allow the audio to be played through your Singing Machine. Adjust the external input’s volume using the EXT INPUT VOLUME control.
Troubleshooting Guide Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: No Power • Power is not on; press the STANDBY/ON button to turn power ON. • Make sure the unit is connected to AC power • Confirm the AC adapter is connected securely to the back of the unit. • Connect the unit to a different outlet. No Sound – General • Master Volume is set to minimum; raise volume. • Correct Function was not selected; select using the Navigation buttons or by pressing the FUNCTION button.
Updating the Firmware Make sure the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive, is securely plugged into the USB slot before running the update. DO NOT interrupt the update. If interrupted during the update process; the software can become corrupted and the unit will no longer function properly. 1. Create a folder on the Singing Machine USB Flash Drive named “user_updata” 2. Download the latest software (e.g xxxxxx.img) from www.singingmachine.com/ softwareupdates and save it into this folder. 3.
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