V-tech Kidi Star Karaoke Machine Assembly Instructions

91-003500-013 US
Parent’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM!
Grab the microphone and sing along to eight great songs or any of your
favorite songs available on your mobile device or MP3 player. Once
you're ready, turn down the main vocal track so you're the lead singer.
The vibrant disco light spins 180 degrees for a lively superstar effect.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
Light Motor
On/Off
Microphone
On/Off Switch
Master Volume
Sound Effects
Button
Microphone
Volume
External Music
Connection
Sound Effects
Light Effects
Playback
Singing Fun
Button
Free Play
Button
Record
Music Magic
Button
Microphone-In
Jack
3.5mm DC Jack
Audio-In Jack
On/Off
Games & Tools
OK Button
Voice-Changing
Effects
Selection Dial

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BUTTONS ON THE MAIN UNIT
On/Off Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.
Master Volume
Control Dial
This controls the master volume of the whole
unit, including the microphone volume. Turn
this dial to adjust the whole unit’s volume at
any time.
Note: This unit complies with maximum
volume output standards to protect your
child’s hearing.
Microphone
Volume Dial
Adjust the microphone volume at any time
by turning this dial. If the Master Volume is
turned OFF, the microphone output cannot be
heard.
Music Magic
Button
Music Magic mode can only be used on songs
with vocals and works with the built-in songs,
as well as the songs you choose on your own
music player. It turns down the main vocal
track on most songs, allowing you to take the
lead and sing along to the music like a star.
Press the Music Magic Button to toggle
between Music Magic mode and Normal
mode.
Music Magic mode:
Reduce the main vocal track from songs*.
Normal mode:
Normal music playback.
*Note: The Music Magic feature may not
work for all songs. Its effectiveness varies
depending on the song. For best results,
studio recorded songs in stereo rather than
mono are recommended. Unfortunately we
cannot guarantee Music Magic will work with
every song. We do not recommend using
Music Magic mode with mono recordings or
live concert performances, etc.

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Record
Press this button to record your performance.
A menu will appear with two recording slots.
Turn the Selection Dial and press the OK
Button to select a slot and begin recording.
When you are nished performing, press this
button again to stop recording.
Note: Each slot can store a recording up to
four minutes in length. Please ensure you do
not remove the batteries or power adapter
(sold separately) during recording, otherwise
the recording may not be saved.
Playback
Press this button to play or pause your
recordings. Use the Selection Dial to select
the recording you would like to listen to and
press the OK Button.
Light Effects Press this button to turn the light ON or OFF.
When the light options are shown, use the
Selection Dial to change the light effect.
Note: We recommend turning off the disco
light by pressing the Light Effects Button if
the light makes your eyes feel uncomfortable.
Light Motor Press this button to turn the Light Motor ON
or OFF.
Voice-Changing
Effects
Press this button to switch between different
voice-changing effects when using the
microphone.
Sound Effects
There are ve Sound Effects buttons on this
unit. Press any of these buttons to add a
sound effect to your performance:
• Applause • Laughter
• Cheering • Intro Drum
• Game Show
Singing Fun Press this button to enter Singing Fun mode
and sing along to the eight built-in songs.

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Free Play In Free Play mode, it's just you and the
microphone! Let your creativity ow!
External Music
Connection
Press this button to enter External Music
Connection Mode to listen to your own music
using an MP3 player or mobile device (not
included) and the supplied 3.5mm jack audio
cable.
Games & Tools Press this button to enter the Games & Tools
menu and select an activity to play.
Selection Dial Turn this dial to make a selection.
OK Button Press this button to conrm your selection.
Microphone-In Jack
Used to plug in your microphone.
Note: Please ensure a rm connection.
Audio-In Jack Used to plug in an external music player
(not included) using the supplied 3.5mm jack
audio cable.
3.5mm DC Jack
Used to plug in a VTech®3.5mm DC 6V
power adapter (sold separately).
BUTTONS ON THE MICROPHONE
Microphone
On/Off Switch
Use this switch to turn the microphone ON or OFF.
Slide the switch up to (I) for ON and down (O) for
OFF.
Note: To avoid picking up any unnecessary harsh
sounds from the microphone, place the microphone
away from the speaker and switch the microphone
OFF whenever it is not in use.
Sound Effects
Button
Press this button to add sound effects to your
performance.

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM
• One microphone
• One 3.5mm jack audio cable
• One parent's guide
• Four AA batteries for demo purpose only
• One set of stand components
Note: Stand components include three poles to adjust height. Please
ensure that the stand is assembled using the correct number of poles
for your child's height.
x 1 x 1
x 1
x 2 x 3
x 1 x 3
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.
ATTENTION :
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas
partie du jouet.
NOTE : Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il
comporte des informations importantes.
The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the
following symbol ).

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Turn the packaging lock
counterclockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.
Removing the packaging locks:
STAND ASSEMBLY
Adult assembly required. For your child’s safety, do not let your
child play with this product until it is fully assembled.
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For the best stability, we recommend positioning any foot of the stand
perpendicular to the back of the Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM unit.
Please refer to the illustration below.
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM uses 4 AA (1.5V LR6/AM-3 size) batteries
or a VTech®3.5mm DC 6V power adapter (sold separately).
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the battery cover and install 4 AA batteries as illustrated.
(The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
4. Close the battery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum 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.
POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION
You may purchase a VTech®3.5mm DC 6V power adapter by visiting
our website at vtechkids.com. Hover over the "Support" option on the
top menu bar and choose "Order Replacement Parts" from the menu
that appears below. Or call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the US or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
To connect the adapter to the unit, follow the instructions below.
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF and ensure no batteries remain
inside the unit.
• Locate the 3.5mm DC Jack on the side of the unit.
• Connect the power adapter (sold separately) into the unit’s 3.5mm DC
Jack.
• Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical socket.
• Turn the unit ON.
TRANSFORMER SAFETY NOTICE
• Using a VTech®adapter (DC 6V) is recommended but sold separately.
• This product should only be used with a transformer for toys.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• This product is not intended for use by children under the age of three.

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• Do not connect this product to more than the recommended number
of power supplies.
• Never clean this product with liquid when it is plugged into a power
supply.
• Please regularly examine the transformer, checking for damage to the
cord, plug and other areas. Do not use the transformer if there is any
damage to it.
Note: If the unit stops working or the sound becomes weak, it may be
because of a fault with the power adapter connection.
Turn the unit OFF and unplug the adapter for 15 seconds. Then plug the
adapter back in and turn the unit ON. If the problem persists, the adapter
you are using may be faulty.
TO BEGIN USING
KIDI STAR KARAOKE MACHINETM
TURN ON THE UNIT
Press the On/Off Button to turn the unit ON and enter normal play
mode.
LOW BATTERY ICON
When the batteries are exhausted, the low battery icon will be
displayed and the unit will automatically shut off. Please replace the
batteries with a full set of new batteries before further use.
If the product is frequently used, then the batteries will drain at a faster
rate. We recommend using a power adapter (sold separately) if this
product is to be used frequently.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM will automatically
power off if there is no operation for a period of time.
ACTIVITIES
Singing Fun
Sing along to eight built-in songs!
Free Play Show your creativity! It's just you and the
microphone in Free Play mode!

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External Music
Connection
Plug in an external music player, such as an MP3
player or mobile device (not included), using the
provided 3.5mm jack audio cable to sing along to
your own music!
Games & Tools
• Music Pop
• Funky Monkey
• Balloon Tunes
• Beat Boxer
• Note Catcher
• Tongue Twisters
1. SINGING FUN
Press the Singing Fun Button to sing along to eight
built-in songs. Turn the Selection Dial to choose a song
and press the OK Button to begin. When you are ready,
press the Music Magic Button to turn down the main
vocal track in the built-in songs and sing by yourself like
a star!
Note: For the lyrics of the eight built-in, sing-along songs, please refer
to the APPENDIX.
2. FREE PLAY
Press the Free Play Button to enter Free Play mode.You
can use your imagination to create your own concert, talk
show, talent show or to just play around and have fun! It’s
show time!
3. EXTERNAL MUSIC CONNECTION
Plug in an external music player, such as an MP3 player
or mobile device (not included), using the provided 3.5mm
jack audio cable to sing along to your own music! From
here, you can press the Music Magic Button to turn down
the main vocal track in the current song. Now you can sing
along and be a star!
You can also set an auto-off timer in this mode. To do so, simply press
the OK Button and turn the Selection Dial to choose your desired
auto-off time: 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, or 180 minutes.

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The volume controls on the Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM cannot control
the volume of external devices. Please use the volume controls on your
external music player to increase or decrease volume.
Music Magic mode may not apply for all songs. For details, you may
refer to the Music Magic section under PRODUCT FEATURES.
Note: Please disconnect your external music player and the provided
3.5mm jack audio cable from Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM if it is not
in use.
4. GAMES & TOOLS
Press the Games & Tools Button to enter the Games & Tools menu.
From here, turn the Selection Dial to choose an activity, pressing the
OK Button to conrm.
4.1 Music Pop
In this game, try to pop the music bubbles on the right
beat. The music bubbles will move towards the target area.
Once they are in the target area, press the OK Button to
pop them.
4.2 Funky Monkey
To play this fun party game, dance along with the monkey
and freeze when the monkey freezes. There are no right or
wrong ways to dance. Play by yourself or with friends and
have an amazing monkey time!
4.3 Balloon Tunes
It's time for a musical adventure in a hot air balloon! Blow
into the microphone to raise the hot air balloon, otherwise
the balloon will stop moving. As the hot air balloon is
moving up, turn the Selection Dial to move the balloon to
collect music notes.
4.4. Beat Boxer
Beat Boxer is a tool that provides different musical beats
for your own beat box creations. You can create, sing and
beat box along to your preferred beat and record it. Play it
back to hear how great your beat boxing was!
4.5 Note Catcher
Catch the falling music notes by turning the Selection Dial
to move the paddle. Collect as many notes as you can
before time runs out!

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4.6 Tongue Twisters
Challenge yourself to master all of these tricky tongue
twisters! Turn the Selection Dial to select a tongue
twister, and press the OK Button to conrm. Listen to the
instructions and repeat the tongue twister. Press the OK
Button when you’ve nished and select your next tongue
twister. Can you master them all?
Note: For all of the Tongue Twister sentences, please refer to the
APPENDIX.
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 unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to
or immerse it in water.
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 Star Karaoke MachineTM if you do not feel comfortable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Please refer to this section if you are experiencing difculty operating
your Kidi Star Karaoke MachineTM .
Problem Possible cause Correction
Your Kidi
Star Karaoke
MachineTM
has stopped
working or
does not turn
on
Incorrect battery
polarities
Ensure that the batteries are
installed using the correct
polarity.
Depleted batteries Replace with new batteries.
Power adapter
issue
Ensure that the adapter is
connected correctly.
Microphone
output cannot
be heard
The microphone
is not plugged in
correctly
Ensure that the microphone is
connected to the unit rmly and
correctly.
The microphone is
not switched on
Turn the On/Off switch on
the microphone to the (l) ON
position.
The microphone
volume is low
Turn up the microphone
volume on the unit using the
Microphone Volume Dial.
The master volume
is low
Turn up the master volume on
the unit using the Master
Volume Dial.
Microphone
output is not
loud enough*
The microphone
volume is low
Turn up the microphone
volume on the unit using the
Microphone Volume Dial.
Harsh
sounds are
coming from
the speaker
The microphone
may be too close
to the speaker
To avoid picking up any
unnecessary harsh sounds,
please ensure that the
microphone is kept away
from the speaker and that the
microphone is switched OFF
whenever it is not in use.

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Music Magic
mode is not
functioning
correctly
The external
music player
is not correctly
connected to Kidi
Star Karaoke
MachineTM
Make sure that your external
music player is well connected
to Kidi Star Karaoke
MachineTM at both ends of the
provided 3.5mm jack audio
cable.
Note: If your External Music
Player is inside a case, we
recommend removing it to
ensure a rm connection with
the audio cable.
Unsuitable song
source
The Music Magic feature may
not work for all songs. Its
effectiveness varies from
song to song. For best results,
studio recorded songs in
stereo rather than mono are
recommended. Unfortunately
we cannot guarantee Music
Magic will work with every
song. It is not recommended
to use Music Magic for mono
songs or live concert
performances, etc.
*Note: This unit complies with maximum volume output standards to
protect your child’s hearing.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by going
to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us form
located under the Customer Support link. A service representative will
be happy to help you.

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APPENDIX
Tongue Twisters
1 Double bubble gum, bubbles double.
2 She sells seashells on the seashore.
3 If a dog chews shoes, which shoes does he choose?
4 She sees cheese, she sees cheese, she sees cheese.
5 Rolling red wagons, rolling red wagons, rolling red wagons.
6Freshly fried ying sh.
7 A proper copper coffee pot.
8 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.
9 Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?
10 Many an anemone sees an enemy anemone.
11 How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck
could chuck wood?
12 Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled
peppers Peter Piper picked.
13 Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy
Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he?
14 Any noise annoys an oyster, but a noisy noise annoys an
oyster more.
15 If two witches were watching two watches, which witch would
watch which watch?

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Singing Fun
Dance, Dance, Dance!
Hey now, let's cheer!
All our friends are here.
Let's get ready to party tonight.
Dance, dance, dance!
Let's go have fun.
Move your feet
To the rhythm.
Dance, dance, dance!
Dance to the beat right now.
Dance to the beat now.
Sing loud, no fear.
This is our year.
Let's get ready to party tonight.
Dance, dance, dance!
Let's go have fun.
Move your feet
To the rhythm.
Dance, dance, dance!
Dance to the beat right now.
Dance to the beat now.

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Side by Side
Let's give it a shot. We can make it.
Let's step up, step out. I know we can do it.
Just try our best and always know that
It'll be alright if we just do it together.
You can count on me every day.
We're best friends and we will be forever,
Side by side each step of the way.
Don't give up, 'cause I'll be there waiting for you.
Let's go out and try. We can do it.
Let's get up, get out. I know we can make it.
Just do our best and always know that
It'll be alright if we just do it together.
You can count on me every day.
We're best friends and we will be forever,
Side by side each step of the way.
Don't give up, 'cause I'll be there waiting for you.

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You're There For Me Always
When I don't know what to play,
When I can't think what to do or say,
I remember, I remember
You're always by my side.
You are there
Through the good times and bad times.
You're there when I'm feeling
Sad...I'm glad.
You're there for me always.
You're there for me always.
When it feels like things won't go my way,
When no sunshine brightens up my day,
I just think back to my friend that's
Always by my side.
You are there
Through the good times and bad times.
You're there when I'm feeling
Sad...I'm glad.
You're there for me always.
You're there for me always.

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Perfect Friendship
We've been friends now for a long time,
And I know that you will always be mine.
Through the good times,
Through the bad times,
Never forget we will always shine.
I know that you'll always be there, always be fair.
I know that you'll always be nice, always be kind.
So...
Never forget that you can always count on me
'Cause we're best friends and together is how we'll be.
Dance away to our favorite song.
We can sing it all day long.
It's a perfect friendship, a perfect friendship.
When I think back where we started,
I know that we'll never be parted.
You know that I'll always get you, always be true.
You know that I wanna hang out.
There ain't no doubt.
So...
Never forget that you can always count on me
'Cause we're best friends and together is how we'll be.
Dance away to our favorite song.
We can sing it all day long.
It's a perfect friendship, a perfect friendship.