V-tech Barks & Beats Pups User manual

Instruction Manual
Barks & BeatsTM Pups

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Barks & Beats™pup! I’m a beatboxing
pup, so touch my paws, collar tag button or headphones to interact
with me and create cool beats. When another Barks & Beats™pup
(sold separately) is near me, I will jam with them or we can have a
beatbox battle. Let’s have our own DJ mixing party!
Headphone
Band
Dance Mode
Button
Record
Button
Mic
Collar Tag
Button
Replay
Button
Sound Effects
Button
On/Try Me/
Off Switch

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• One Barks & BeatsTM Pup
• Quick Start Guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not
part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please save this manual as it contains important information.
ATTENTION :
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits
d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches,
étiquettes, cordons et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE :
Il est conseillé de sauvegarder ce manuel car il comporte des informations
importantes.
Unlock the Packaging Locks
GETTING STARTED
How to Exit Try Me Mode
The Barks & Beats™pup is in Try-Me mode in the packaging.
Slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch from the Try Me position ( ) to the
On position ( ) to exit Try-Me mode and enter Normal mode.
Turn the packaging lock counterclockwise
several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.

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INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of
the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the
screw and then open the battery cover.
3. If used batteries are present, remove
these batteries from the unit by pulling
up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 2 new AA (LR6/AM-3) batteries
following the diagram inside the
battery box. (For best performance,
alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-
MH rechargeable batteries are recommended).
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
ATTENTION :
Les piles ou accumulateurs doivent être installés par un adulte.
Tenir les piles ou accumulateurs hors de portée des enfants.

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• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from the toy
before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Product Features
1. On/Try Me/Off Switch
Slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch to On
() to turn the unit On. To turn the unit
Off, slide the switch to Off ( ). Slide the
On/Try Me/Off Switch to Try Me ( ) to
enter Try-Me mode.
2. Collar Tag Button
Press the Collar Tag Button to select
different types of beatboxing.
3. Headphone Band
Move the Headphone Band back and
forth to play or pause the beatbox song.
4. Record Button
Press the Record Button to record and
the Barks & Beats™ pup’s eyes will light
up yellow. The Barks & Beats™ pup will
start recording when it detects your voice

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and the Barks & Beats™ pup’s eyes will light up green. The
recording will play when you finish recording.
Note: The recording function only works in Solo mode.
5. Replay Button
Press the Barks & Beats™ pup’s Left
Paw to hear your recording. If no voice is
recorded, this button will add sound effects.
6. Dance Mode Button
Press the Dance Mode Button and the
Barks & Beats™ pup’s will dance when it
hears external music or your voice.
Note: Dance mode only works in Solo
mode.
7. SFX Button
Press the Barks & Beats™ pup’s Right
Paw to add cool beatbox sound effects
over the top of a beatbox song.
8. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Barks & Beats™ pup’s will
automatically power off after several seconds without input. The
unit can be turned on again by moving the Headphone Band or
by pressing the Collar Tag Button.
If the Barks & Beats™ pup’s repeatedly shuts off or has
abnormal responses, please insert new batteries and try again.

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ACTIVITIES
Solo Mode
1. Beatboxing Mode
Press the Collar Tag Button to hear Drum & Bass Beatboxing
(eyes light up purple), Techno Beatboxing (eyes light up blue),
and Animal Sound Beatboxing (eyes light up orange). Press the
pup’s paws to add funny sound effects over the beatbox songs.
You can also press the Record Button to record your voice to
play over the beatbox songs. Press the Collar Tag Button or
move the Headphone Band to play another song.
2. Dance Mode
Dance with the Barks & Beats™ pup! Press the Dance Mode
Button to enter Dance mode and the Barks & Beats™ pup will
dance when it hears external music or your voice.
Interactive Mode
Collect one or more Barks & Beats™ pup (each sold
separately) to create a beatboxing party. When a Barks &
Beats™ pup is near another Barks & Beats™ pup (within
25cm, face-to-face) they can jam together or battle. You can
play together in Beatboxer Jam mode or Beatboxer Battle mode.
1. Beatboxer Jam Mode
When one Barks & Beats™ pup is near another one, move one
of their Headphone Bands and they will jam together.If one is
already playing music, the second one will join in when they are
next to each other.To play another song and to keep the Barks
& Beats™ pup in Jam mode, move the Headphone Band when
the song finishes.

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2. Beatboxer Battle Mode
When one Barks & Beats™ pup is near another one, press one
of their Collar Tag Buttons and they will have a beatbox battle,
taking turns beatboxing.To play another song and to keep the
pups in Beatboxer Battle mode, press the Collar Tag Button
when the song finishes.
Within 25 cm
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct
heat sources.
3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play with
again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.

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IMPORTANT NOTE
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.,1-877-352-8697 in
Canada, or visit our website vtechkids.com and fill out our Contact
Us form located under the Customer Support link. Creating and
developing VTech products is accompanied by a responsibility that
we take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy
of the information, which forms the value of our products. However,
errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that
we stand behind our products and encourage you to contact us
with any problems and/or suggestions you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
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.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Trade Name: VTech®
Model: 5588 & 5246
Product Name: Barks & BeatsTM Melody/Alto/Harmony
Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website: vtechkids.com

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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.