V-tech Kidi Star Music Magic Microphone Assembly Instructions

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Parent’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Kidi Star Music Magic
MicrophoneTM!This interactive microphone encourages your child to
sing, dance, perform and create! With the four built-in sing-along songs
and four built-in games and tools, there is plenty of singing and learning
fun! You can also plug in an external music player, such as an MP3
player or mobile device (not included), to listen to your own music! Use
Music Magic mode to reduce the main vocal track of a song, so you can
sing along to your favorite songs as the lead!
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
Playback Button
OK Button
Record Button
Home Button
Selection Button Selection Button
Voice-
Changing
Effects Button
Music Magic
Button
Instant Sound
Effects Button
On/Off Button
Volume Control
Switch

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On/Off Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.
Volume Control
Switch
Turn this switch to adjust the microphone
speaker's volume at any time.
NOTE: Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM
complies with the maximum volume output
standards set to protect your child's hearing.
Music Magic
Button
Music Magic mode works with the built-in songs
and the songs you choose on your own music
player. It reduces the main vocal track from
most songs. This allows you to perform like a
super star and sing along to the music as the
lead. 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, without reduced
vocals.
*NOTE: Music Magic mode may not work for
all songs. Its effectiveness varies depending
on the song. For the best results, studio
recorded songs in stereo rather than mono
are recommended. Unfortunately we cannot
guarantee Music Magic mode will work for
every song. We do not recommend using
Music Magic mode with mono recordings or live
concert performances, etc.
Record Press this button to start or stop recording.
NOTE: Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM
records up to a maximum of 2 minutes.
When recording, please do not remove the
batteries, otherwise the recording will be erased.
Playback Press this button to play or pause your recording.
Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM will
also exit the previous mode after this button is
pressed. To return to the previous mode, press
the Home button and select your desired mode
again.

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Voice-
Changing
Effects
Press this button to switch between different
voice-changing effects when using the
microphone:
Squeaky Deep
Robot Echo
Normal
Instant Sound
Effects
Press this button to add applause and clapping
sound effects to your performance.
Home Press this button to enter the Home menu to
access different activities.
Selection
Buttons
Press these buttons to scroll through menus and
make selections.
OK Button Press this button to conrm your selection.
Audio-In Jack Use to plug in an MP3 player or mobile device
(not included) using the supplied 3.5mm jack
audio cable.
NOTE: Please ensure a rm connection on both
ends of the audio cable.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM
• One 3.5mm jack audio cable
• One parent’s guide
• Two AA batteries for demo purposes only
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.

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This product is only to be connected to equipment of Class II (marked on
the marking plate with a symbol ).
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
3. Remove the battery cover and install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries
as illustrated. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
4. Close the battery cover.
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 (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), 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.

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TO BEGIN USING KIDI STAR MUSIC
MAGIC MICROPHONETM
ACTIVATING NORMAL PLAY
Press the On/Off Button to turn ON the unit.
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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM will
automatically shut off if there is no operation for a short period of time in
Game mode. In Singing Fun and Free Play mode, the automatic shut off
time will occur after a longer amount of time. The automatic shut off time
can be adjusted for external music connection in Settings.
ACTIVITIES
Press the Home button to enter the home menu for different activities.
1. Free Play
Free Play mode allows for open-ended play with the
microphone. Use your imagination to create your own
concert, talk show, talent show, or to just play around and
have fun! It’s Show Time!
2. Singing Fun
Choose the Singing Fun activity to sing along with four
built-in songs. Press the selection buttons to choose a
song and press the OK Button to begin. When you are
ready, press the Music Magic Button to reduce the main
vocal track from the built-in songs and sing by yourself like
a super star!
NOTE: For the lyrics to the four built-in sing-along songs, please refer
to the Appendix.

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3. Your Music
Plug in an external music player, such as an MP3 player or
mobile device (not included), via the provided 3.5mm jack
audio cable to listen to your own music! From here, you
can press the Music Magic Button to reduce the main
vocal track from the current song. Now you can sing along and be a
super star!
You can also set an auto-off timer in this mode. For details, please refer
to the Settings section of this guide.
The volume switch on the microphone 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 if it
is not in use. You can wind the 3.5mm jack audio cable
around the Kidi Star Music Magic MicrophoneTM and
hook it as illustrated.
4. GAMES & TOOLS
After entering the Games & Tools menu, press the selection buttons to
choose a game or tool, pressing the OK Button to conrm.
4.1 Music Catcher
In this game, try to catch the music note on the right
beat. When the music note is in the target area, push the
corresponding button to catch it. Try and catch them all!
4.2 Silly Beat, Silly Song
When there is a smiling face in the target area, press the
OK Button to add a silly sound effect to the song!
4.3 Beat Boxer
Beat Boxer is a tool that provides different musical beats
for your own beat box creation. You can create, sing and
beat box along to your preferred beat and record it! Play
it back to see how great your beat box creation was!

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4.4 Tongue Twisters
Challenge yourself to master all of these tricky Tongue
Twisters! Press the selection buttons to select a twister
and then 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 the next
Tongue Twister! Can you master them all?
NOTE: For all of the Tongue Twister sentences, please refer to the
APPENDIX.
5. Settings
Here you can make adjustments to the following settings:
• Light Brightness
• Auto-Off Timer for the External Music Connection
• Contrast
5.1 Light Brightness
Press the selection buttons to set the light brightness. Press the OK
Button to save your changes.
5.2 Auto-Off Timer for the External Music Connection
Here you can change the Auto-Off Timer for the External Music
Connection. This allows you to determine how long the microphone
will stay on without any input from the child when the device is plugged
into an MP3 player or mobile device. To do this, use the selection
buttons to choose your desired length of time and then press the OK
Button to save your changes.
5.3 Contrast
Press the selection buttons to set the contrast. Press the OK Button
to save your changes.
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 when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to
excess moisture.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check this section if you experience difculty operating Kidi Star Music
Magic MicrophoneTM.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Kidi Star
Music Magic
MicrophoneTM
has stopped
working or
does not turn
on
Incorrect battery
polarities
Ensure that the batteries are
installed using the correct
polarity.
Depleted batteries
Replace the existing batteries
with a brand new set of
batteries.
Microphone
output cannot
be heard or
is not loud
enough
The microphone
volume is low
Turn up the volume on the
unit using the Volume Control
Switch.
Music Magic
mode is not
functioning
correctly
The MP3 player
or external
music player
is not properly
connected to Kidi
Star Music Magic
MicrophoneTM
Make sure that the external
music player is securely or
rmly connected to Kidi Star
Music Magic MicrophoneTM
at both ends of the provided
3.5mm jack 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, but we cannot
guarantee Music Magic will
work for every song. Music
Magic is not recommended for
use with mono songs or live
concert performances, etc.

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Noise can be
heard when
connected to a
mobile device
to play music
Interference from
Wi-Fi or mobile
data
The Kidi Star Music Magic
MicrophoneTM is affected by
mobile device interference
when streaming music
through Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Please download the music to
an external music player for
higher quality playback.
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow
these steps:
1. 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new batteries.
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 lling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link. A service representative
will be happy to help you.