XX-556 IB (English) Size: 355mm x 195mm Printing color: Black, 1C + 1C May 21, 2018 Using Voice Control When the unit is in BT mode, you can access Siri or Google Assistant using voice commands by pressing and holding the Voice Control Button for 2 seconds. This special feature is disabled on the unit when shipped, and requires parental consent to be activated. To start the one-time activation process, download the free Voice Control Set Up app on your smartphone using the App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded and installed on your smartphone, the app will provide prompts to help you set up the Voice Control function. The Voice Control Button can also be used to activate Melody, which lets you use voice commands to play any music from iHeartRadio* or Spotify* To use this feature:
Download the Melody app on your smartphone using the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and sign into your iHeartRadio and/or Spotify account within the Melody app. With the unit in BT mode, tap the Voice Control Button to activate the Melody app via your paired smartphone. Once you hear a confirmation tone, speak into the Voice Control Microphone to make your voice commands.
*iHeartRadio not available in Canada
*Spotify Premium account required Troubleshooting If the unit does not respond:
Make sure unit is completely charged. To re-pair your device, press the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the Use the extended wire of a paperclip or other thin tool to press in the The rechargeable battery can be replaced only by eKids Consumer front of the unit. Reset Button. Repair Department. FCC Information 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. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment . 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 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) that to which the receiver is connected. FCC ID: EMO556 IC: 986B-556 IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de license. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'valuation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformit l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la conformit de rf. Questions or Comments For questions or comments regarding this or other eKids products, please call our toll-free number: 1-888-TOP-TOYS. Also visit our website: www.ekids.com If problems persist, please do not attempt to repair unit; see warranty for factory service. Limited One-Year Warranty eKids, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, eKids will repair or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge. This decision is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center authorized by Customer Service. If service is required, please call Customer Service at 1-888-TOP-TOYS to obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions. A copy of the sales receipt is required to validate in-warranty coverage. 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(Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Your acknowledgement and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of your eKids products. 2018 eKids, LLC Questions? Visit www.ekids.com or call 1-888-TOP-TOYS 1299 Main Street Rahway NJ 07065 Printed in China 556_IB_052418-B XX-556 IB_Front Printing color: Black Model: DG-556 TR-556 Bluetooth MP3 Karaoke with Microphone CHARGE BEFORE USE Important Message to Customers Thank you for purchasing one of our top-quality electronic products. Please take a moment to read through these instructions to help you understand the safe and proper way to use this toy to extend its usability. Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information. XX-556 IB_back Printing color: Black Getting Started THIS UNIT IS SHIPPED IN DEMO MODE. PRESS AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON FOR 5-6 SECONDS TO ACTIVATE HOME MODE. There are three ways to listen to music with this unit:
In USB Mode you can connect a flash drive to the unit and listen to your stored songs. In MP3 Mode you can transfer music from your computer to the unit via the micro USB Data Transfer port. The music will save to internal memory and you can listen to it directly from the unit itself. In Bluetooth Mode you can stream music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth device. Note: When using USB Mode or Internal Memory Mode, this unit is compatible with .mp3 and .wav files ONLY. Charging The Unit 1. Connect the included micro USB cord to the micro USB charging port on the back of the unit. 2. Connect the standard USB plug end of the cord to a power USB port on a computer or other USB charging device. For first time use, charge unit for about 5 hours. Charge via USB AC adaptor, computer USB port, or other powered USB port USB Adaptor
(not included) OR Recharge when empty battery icon flashes Mode Button Bluetooth Pairing Button Computer connected to working outlet Computer USB port Using USB Mode Make sure the Mode Button is set to USB. When the unit is OFF, connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the back of the unit. Press and hold the Power Button to turn the unit ON. The display will read USB. When a USB drive is detected, the number of files on the USB drive will appear on the LCD display. Use the Forward and Reverse buttons advance through the numbers of files on the USB drive. Pressing Play will change the display to show a countdown time of the selected song file. After pressing Play, the automatic play-all function will activate, and songs will play in the order they were stored. Press again to pause. Press Forward or Reverse buttons to navigate through file numbers. LED Lights Press the Light Button Reset Mic Reset Microphone Jack Micro USB Charging/
Data Transfer In the event of interrupted operation, use the extended wire of a paperclip or other thin tool to press in the Reset Button. LCD Display Icons:
Inside the compartment:
USB port
(for USB Mode) Volume Down Volume Up Power ON/OFF Play/Pause/
Shuffle Voice Control Microphone Voice Control LCD Display USB Mode Bluetooth Mode MP3 Mode SHU icon Reverse Forward Light Button Microphone Microphone ON/OFF Using MP3 Mode Make sure the Mode Button is set to MP3 Mode and your USB flash drive is disconnected from the unit. Storing Songs:
Turn the unit ON, connect the micro USB cord to the Data Transfer port on the back of the unit. Connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. The display will read PC. The unit should show up on your PC or Mac as a drive or device. Locate your music files on your PC or Mac (typically in the My Music folder). Note: on some computers, your music files may be located elsewhere. Check your user manual for details. Select your desired songs ( .mp3 and .wav files are compatible) and drag them onto the connected drive. The unit has 1 GB of memory, which will fit approx. 300 stored songs (depending on song length/file size). When you are finished transferring files, eject the device from your computer and disconnect the USB from the unit. Playing Songs:
The LCD display on the unit will show the number of songs stored. (ex: 200 songs would appear as 02:00). Use the Foward and Reverse buttons to advance through the numbers of files stored on the unit. After pressing Play, the automatic play-all function will activate, and songs will play in the order they were stored. Using Play/Pause/Shuffle Press and hold to shuffle songs while playing music in USB Mode or MP3 Mode. The SHU icon will appear on the display. Press and hold to disable shuffle. The SHU icon will disappear from the display. Converting Files to MP3 iTunes music files are saved by default in .m4a format, and must be converted to .mp3 format to play on the unit in MP3 mode. Check the Help section in iTunes (or other music software program) to learn how to convert to .mp3 format. Using Bluetooth Mode Select the Bluetooth position on the Mode Button. The Bluetooth Mode icon will appear on the LCD display while in pairing mode. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it discoverable by turning on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or Settings). Karaoke 556 should appear in your devices Bluetooth menu. If Not Connected or a similar message appears, select Karaoke 556 to connect it. A confirmation tone will sound once your device is paired. Put your Bluetooth device in play mode to begin streaming music. Use the Forward Reverse and Play/Pause buttons on the unit to navigate tracks. Pairing automatically occurs in Bluetooth mode. Press the Bluetooth Pairing button on the front of the unit to re-pair.