V-tech Kidi Concert Assembly Instructions

91-003527-000 UK
Parent’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Kidi Concert!
Kidi Concert is a multi-functional Bluetooth®party speaker for kids!
Create a party atmosphere by using the built-in colour changing disco
light, music, FM radio, MP3 player and more! Connect to an external
music player through the Bluetooth®connection or an audio-in cable.
With fun party games to play, there is plenty of learning fun!
PRODUCT FEATURES
Home Button
In Normal mode, press this button to go
back or hold this button to go to Standby
mode.
In Standby mode, press this button to wake
up the unit to go to Normal mode.
OK Button Press this button to conrm your selection or
play/pause in music player modes.
Music Menu
Button
Home
Button
Disco
Light
Left
Button
OK
Button
Light Control
Button
Setup Menu
Button
Right Button
Bluetooth®
Button
Volume Up &
Down Buttons
Games
Menu
Button
Party Tools
Menu Button
Audio-in
Jack
DC Jack
microSD
Card Slot

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Left Button Press this button to make a selection.
Right Button Press this button to make a selection.
Music Menu
Button
Press this button to go to the Music modes
menu.
Games
Menu Button Press this button to go to the Games menu.
Party Tools
Menu Button
Press this button to go to the Party Tools
menu.
Setup Menu
Button Press this button to go to the Setup menu.
Volume
Up & Down
Buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
Light Control
Button
In Normal mode, press this button to change
the light mode or light options.
In Standby mode, press this button to wake
up the unit to go to Normal mode.
Bluetooth®
Button
In Normal mode, press this button to go to
the Bluetooth®Connection mode.
In Standby mode, press this button to
wake up the unit to go to the Bluetooth®
Connection mode.
Audio-in
Jack
Plug in an external music player (not
included) by using the supplied audio cable
to listen to your own music.
microSD
Card Slot
Insert a microSD card (not included) with
your own music on it to listen to your songs
through the built-in MP3 player.
3.5mm DC
Jack
Used to plug in a 3.5mm/1.3mm (positive
centre) 6V/800mA DC output AC adaptor
(sold separately).
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1 VTech®Kidi Concert
• 1 audio cable
• 1 parent's guide
• 4 AA batteries for demo purposes only.

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WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties and
packaging screws are not part of this toy, and
should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep this parent's guide as it contains important
information.
This product is only to be connected to equipment of Class II, marked
on the marking plate with this symbol:
Turn the packaging lock
anticlockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.
Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Kidi Concert uses 4 AA size batteries.
• Make sure the main unit is turned OFF or in Standby mode.
• Locate the battery cover on the back of the main unit.
• Open the battery cover.
• Install 4 new AA batteries as illustrated. (The use of new alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum performance).
• Replace the battery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH (Nickel Metal-
hydride) rechargeable batteries for best performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable, or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate
that the battery contains more than the specied value of
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after
13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries
responsibly.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
POWER ADAPTOR CONNECTION
• Make sure the unit is OFF and ensure no batteries remain inside the
unit.
• Locate the 3.5mm DC Jack on the back of the unit.

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• Connect a power adaptor (not included) into the unit’s DC Jack.
• Insert the other end of the power adaptor into a plug socket.
• Turn the unit ON.
TRANSFORMER SAFETY NOTICE
• Using a 3.5mm/1.3mm (positive centre) 6V/800mA DC output AC
adaptor is recommended.
• This toy shall only be used with a transformer for toys.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• This toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Do not connect the toy to more than the recommended number of
power supplies.
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.
• Please regularly examine the transformer, checking for damage to
the cord, plug, transformer or other parts. Do not use the transformer
if it is damaged.
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
Kidi Concert is compatible with microSD/microSDHC
memory cards up to 32GB.
• Make sure the main unit is in Standby Mode.
• Locate the memory card slot inside the battery
compartment of the main unit.
• Insert the memory card (not included) as
illustrated.
• To remove the memory card from the slot, push
the card once and it will eject.
Note: To prevent accidental data loss, make sure
you have backed up all important data from your
memory card before using.
USING THE AUDIO
CABLE
• Plug one end of the audio cable to the
Audio-in jack of the main unit.
• Plug the other end into your own music
device.

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Note: If your own music device is in a case, the audio cable might not
be fully connected. We recommend removing any case from your own
music device to ensure a secure connection.
Tip: When the audio cable is not in use, you can store it inside the
battery door.
USING THE FM RADIO ANTENNA
To get the best radio reception, please take out The FM Radio antenna
located in the cabinet on the bottom of the unit.
TO BEGIN USING KIDI CONCERT
TRY ME MODE
If you’ve just taken the Kidi Concert out of the packaging for the rst
time, you need to disable Try Me mode before playing.
To disable Try Me mode, press the HOME button to wake the unit up
and then press the Volume Up/Down Button to exit Try Me mode.
POWER UP
Press the HOME button to turn on the unit, you will then be asked to
set the clock. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust the values and
press the OK button to go to the next step, or press the HOME button
to go back one step. Complete all of the steps to set the clock settings.
STANDBY MODE
To preserve battery life, Kidi Concert will automatically enter Standby
mode if there is no operation for a short period of time.

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The current time will display even in Standby mode. Press the
HOME/LIGHT CONTROL/Bluetooth®button to wake the unit up.
DISCO LIGHT CONTROL
Press the LIGHT CONTROL button to change the Disco Light mode:
Mode 1 - Light OFF (Default)
Mode 2 - Dim Light ON
Mode 3 - Projection Light ON
Mode 4 - Projection Light ON with Spinning
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to change the light effect.
WARNING: When the Disco Light is ON, do not look directly at the
disco light.
NOTE: To preserve battery life and the performance of the LED and
Motor units, the Disco Light will automatically turn off after 1 hour of
continuous usage. You can manually turn the Disco Light on again if
needed.
VOLUME CONTROL
Press the volume buttons to adjust the volume.
BATTERY STATUS
Shortly after the screen shows the Low Battery icon , the unit will
automatically shut off. New batteries should be installed before further
use.
ACTIVITIES
1. CLOCK MODE
In Standby mode, press the HOME/LIGHT CONTROL/Bluetooth®
button to wake the unit up and view the normal clock. Press the
LEFT/RIGHT button to change the time display style.
In other modes or functions, you can hold the HOME button to quickly
go back to the Standby clock.
Once you have set up an alarm and the alarm tone activates, press
any button on the unit to stop the alarm tone. If you do not press
any button within 1 minute, the alarm tone will automatically shut off.
Please refer to the Setup section for details.

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Note:
1. The time will be reset each time the batteries are replaced. When
you turn on the main unit, you will be asked to set the time again.
2. Do not remove the batteries when the main unit is in use as it could
cause data loss or errors in the program.
2. MUSIC MODES
There are 5 music modes in Kidi Concert.
A. Music
There are 5 music tracks for you to dance along
to! Create a cool concert atmosphere by turning on
the Disco Light!
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the
function icon and press the OK button to conrm.
Play or pause the music.
Play the previous or next track.
Option Menu.
Play All – Play all the music in sequence.
Repeat All – Loop all the music in sequence.
Repeat One – Loop the current track.
Shufe All – Play all the music randomly.
NOTE: The maximum music play time is 2 hours by default and can be
adjusted in the Setup Menu.
When music is playing, animations will be shown on screen and the
system time will be displayed on the bottom. You can press the
LEFT/RIGHT button to return to the last screen.
B. microSD Card MP3 Player
If you have inserted a microSD card (not included)
you can play all of the MP3 les on it here.
Kidi Concert only supports MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3) les. Other audio and MP3 formats are
not supported and will be skipped.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the
function icon and press the OK button to conrm.

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Play or pause the music.
Play the previous or next track.
Option Menu.
Play All – Play all the music in sequence.
Repeat All – Loop all the music in sequence.
Repeat One – Loop the current track.
Shufe All – Play all the music randomly.
Play Folder – Loop all music stored within the selected folder (sub-
folders not included).
NOTE: The maximum music play time is 2 hours by default and can be
adjusted in the Setup Menu.
When music is playing, animations will be shown on screen and the
system time will be displayed on the bottom. You can press the
LEFT/RIGHT button to return to the last screen.
C. FM Radio
In this mode you can listen to your favourite FM
radio stations.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to manually search
through the frequency range, or hold either of
these buttons to auto search for a station.
NOTE: The Disco Light is not available in FM
Radio mode.
D. Audio-in Connection
In this mode you can listen to your own music
on your external music device via an audio-in
connection.
E. Bluetooth®Connection
In this mode you can listen to your own music
on your external music device via a Bluetooth®
connection. To make a Bluetooth®connection to
Kidi Concert:
• Turn on the Bluetooth®function on your external
music device, then search and connect to the
device "VTech Kidi Music".

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• If your music device asks you to enter a PIN code, enter the 4-digit
PIN code shown on your Kidi Concert's screen.
• When connected you will see the connected status icon and you
can start playing music from your external music device.
NOTE: If your music device does not support a PIN code connection,
you can turn it off in the Bluetooth®PIN Setup Menu.
3. PARTY TOOLS
Here you can play party games with your friends!
A. Dancing Challenge
Select a song and start a dancing challenge with
your friends. Listen and follow the actions in the
songs and see who is the best dancer!
B. Simon Says
It's the classic party game Simon Says! Random
instructions will be played, but you should ONLY
follow the instructions when you hear the words
“Simon Says”!
C. Charades
Choose a category from the 8 available (including
3 junior categories with pictures) to begin the
round. In each round you will have 10 words to act
out (each word has a 30-second time limit). Press
the OK button to go to the next word when you
guess the right answer!
D. Musical Statues
Select a music track and play the classic party
game Musical Statues with your friends. Players
have to freeze when the music stops! If you don't
stop when the music stops, you're out! Will you be
the last statue standing?!

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E. Musical Chairs
Select a music track and play the classic party
game Musical Chairs with your friends. Players
have to nd a seat when the music stops! If you
don't nd a seat, you're out! Will you make it to the
very end?!
F. One Minute Timer
Use this one minute countdown timer to play your
own party challenge game with your friends!
4. GAMES
There are 3 games to play in this mode.
A. Irish Snap
A card will be shown on screen. When you hear
the name of the card, press the OK button as
quickly as you can! See how many you can get
before the time runs out!
B. Music Jam
Play this game to see if you are a great beat
catcher! Press the LEFT, RIGHT or OK button
once a LEFT, RIGHT or OK icon has reached
the bottom of the screen! Can you catch all of the
beats?!
C. Hop Hop Hurry
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to help the frog
jump to the next lily pad, if the frog falls into the
water you will have to start again! Try to jump to
the last lily pad before the time runs out!

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5. SETUP MENU
You can change the system settings in this menu.
A. Alarm Clock
Set the alarm to either repeat every day, once, or to turn the alarm off.
Then, set the alarm time and select the alarm music.
B. Music Playtime
Set the maximum number of hours for music (all music modes)
playback.
C. Screen Contrast
Adjust the screen display contrast.
D. System Clock
Adjust the system clock time.
E. Wireless Security
Turn on or off the Bluetooth®PIN for external music device connections.
NOTE: If you change this option, your external music device may not
recognise the last paired "VTech Kidi Music". In this case you will
need to remove the "VTech Kidi Music" from the connected device list
of your external music device. Then, start the pairing process again.
F. Factory Reset
This will reset your Kidi Concert to the factory defaults. Please use
this only when you experience fatal problems with your Kidi Concert.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Handle the device carefully.
3. Keep the device away from dusty or dirty areas.
4. Keep the device away from moisture or extreme temperatures.
5. Do not disassemble the device. If a problem occurs, remove and
replace the batteries to reset the device, or try new batteries.
6. Do not drop the device on a hard surface and do not expose it to or
immerse it in water.
7. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
sources.

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EPILEPSY WARNING
A small percentage of users may experience epileptic seizures when
viewing ashing lights or patterns.
Please consult your doctor if you have an epileptic condition or
experience any unusual symptoms while playing. Turn off the Disco
Light on the Kidi Concert if you do not feel comfortable.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Correction
Your Kidi
Concert
has stopped
working or will
not turn on.
Incorrect battery
polarities.
Ensure that the batteries are
installed correctly.
Weak batteries. Replace with new batteries.
AC/DC
connection
problem.
Ensure that the adaptor
connection is secure.
FM Radio
unclear, gritty
interference.
Weak batteries. Replace with new batteries.
Weak radio
reception.
Take out the antenna from the
bottom of the unit.
Weak radio
reception.
Place the unit nearer to a
window that has an open and
unobstructed view.
Memory
card can’t be
detected.
Memory card is
not fully inserted
to the slot.
Check if the memory card is
correctly inserted.
Memory card
format is not
supported.
Check to see if the memory
card is the supported type. The
Kidi Concert only supports
microSD or microSDHC card
from 1 to 32GB and formatted
in FAT/FAT32 le systems.
Kidi Concert does not support
NTFS or other le systems.

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Can't play the
MP3 les in
the Memory
Card.
MP3 format is
not supported.
The Kidi Concert only supports
the following MP3 le format:
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3).
Other MP3 formats are not
supported.
Bluetooth®
Mode - Music
volume is
too low even
if my Kidi
Concert has
been set to
the maximum
volume.
External music
device's sound
output level is
too low.
The Kidi Concert cannot
control the output sound level
from the external music device,
so please ensure that the
sound volume settings on your
external music device has been
set to a reasonable level.
Bluetooth®
Mode - My
Music Device
did not ask
me to enter
the PIN code.
You music
device may not
support PIN
pairing.
Some music devices may
not support PIN pairing in
Bluetooth®connection, in this
case, you can disable the PIN
function in Kidi Concert, please
refer to SETUP > Wireless
Security section for details.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 0330 678 0149 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.

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DANCING CHALLENGE SONG LYRICS
Song 1 - Dancing Challenge
Put your hands in the air!
Wave them like you just don't care!
Now grab your friends and strike a pose!
Now everybody touch your nose!
Put your hands out!
Now shake, shake, shake them all about!
Put your legs out!
Now everybody shake them all about!
Let's look to the left!
Let's look to the right!
Now twist down to the ground! Twist! Twist! Twist!
And launch up to the sky! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Put your hands out!
Now shake, shake, shake them all about!
Put your legs out!
Now everybody shake them all about!
Yeah everybody shake them all about!

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Song 2 - Dance Dance Dance
Put on the music. Are you listening?
The beat is playing loud and the lights are glowing.
Are you ready to move your body?
Come on let's dance to the rhythm it's fun you'll see!
Just listen to the beat and move your feet.
Just close your eyes and follow me now!
Dance, dance, dance to the beat!
Come on let's stomp, stomp, stomp in the streets!
Put your hands together!
Clap, clap, clap to the beat!
Let's lift our feet and
Jump, jump, jump feel our heartbeat, yeah!
I feel alright under the spotlight.
I'm with my friends right now and we're 'bout to ignite!
It's up to us now. We're gonna sing loud!
Come on let's dance to the rhythm in front of the crowd!
Just listen to the beat and move your feet.
Just close your eyes and follow me now!
Dance, dance, dance to the beat!
Come on let's stomp, stomp, stomp in the streets!
Put your hands together!
Clap, clap, clap to the beat!
Let's lift our feet and
Jump, jump, jump feel our heartbeat, yeah!

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Song 3 - D.A.N.C.E.
Can you clap your hands along to the music?
Can you stomp your feet along to the music?
Can you twist your body along to the music?
Can you jump up and down along to the music?
Let's D - A - N - C - E all day!
To the groovy B - E - A - T all night!
Yeah this is our dance!
Yeah let's take a chance now!
Can you hop, hop, hop along to the music?
Can you wiggle, wiggle, wiggle along to the music?
Can you sway side to side along to the music?
Can you jump, jump, jump along to the music?
Let's D - A - N - C - E all day!
To the groovy B - E - A - T all night!
Yeah this is our dance!
Yeah let's take a chance now!

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Song 4 - Dancing Superstars
We can shufe to the left.
We can shufe to the right.
We can go low to the floor.
And reach up to the sky!
Do you, do you see the dancing stars?
Are you, are you a dancing star?
Woah oh oh oh oh oh! We're the dancing superstars!
Woah oh oh oh oh oh! Yeah that's who we are!
We're the dancing superstars!
We can jump up to the left.
We can jump up to the right.
We can shimmy to the floor.
And shimmy to the sky!
Do you, do you see the dancing stars?
Are you, are you a dancing star?
Woah oh oh oh oh oh! We're the dancing superstars!
Woah oh oh oh oh oh! Yeah that's who we are!
We're the dancing superstars!