vtech 547300 Kidi Star DJ Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: vtech

vtech 547300 Kidi Star DJ Mixer Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the KidiStar DJ Mixer™. Get in the DJ booth and create your own custom music mixes! Customize the 15 included songs or play along with your own music (external music player not included). Jam, scratch and mix it up – you’re the star!

Vocal Track Button
Line-In Button
Bluetooth ® Input Button
Bluetooth ® Connect Button
Power Button
Turntable
Pause Button
Turntable Effects Buttons
Audio-Out Jack
AC Adapter Jack
Line-In Jack
Mode Buttons
Style Button
Sound Grid Buttons
Preset SFX Buttons
Microphone
Custom Sound Effects Button
Selection Buttons (Left, Right, OK)
Party Light On/Off Button
Party Light Mode Selector
Volume Control
Crossfader
Tempo Buttons

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Kidi Star DJ Mixer™
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 Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
Unlock the Packaging Locks

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE
This product is in Try-Me mode in the packaging. In DJ Party mode , press and hold Custom Sound Effect Button #5 for three seconds to exit Try-Me mode. If the unit powers down during play, please install a new set of batteries.

Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Installation

Make sure the unit is turned Off.
Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
Install 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended).
Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

BATTERY NOTICE

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.
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.

POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION

Make sure your KidiStar DJ Mixer ™ is turned off.
Locate the AC Adapter Jack on the side of the unit.
Connect an AC adapter (not included) to the AC Adapter Jack.
Plug the adapter into a power outlet.
Press the Power Button to turn the system On.
Note: When the toy is not going to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the adapter.

Safety Information for Adapters for Toys

We recommend a power supply (AC/DC adapter) of the following
specifications for use with this toy:
AC-DC adapter, output voltage: , output current: 400mA or above, with 3.5mm/1.35mm plug, (positive centre).

This toy should only be used with a power supply intended for toys.
The power supply 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 examine the power supply periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the supply cord, output cord, plug, blades, housing, or other parts) and that, in the event of such conditions, the power supply should be appropriately discarded.
Power supplies for toys are not intended to be used as toys, and the use of these products by children must be under the full supervision of parents.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Power Button
Press the Power Button to power On the unit. Press the button again to power Off the unit.
Line-In Jack
Connect an external music player here using a 3.5mm cable (cable and music player not included).
Audio-Out Jack
Connect the mixer to external speakers or headphones using the Audio-Out Jack (cable not included).
AC Adapter Jack
Connect the mixer to AC power (adapter not included)
Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the KidiStar DJ Mixer™ will automatically power down after 10 minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the Power Button.

Modes

DJ Party
Create custom mixes with any of the 15 built-in tracks, adjusting all aspects of each song, or play along with your own music.

Audio Controls

Use the Sound Grid Buttons to choose different instruments to play. Each column triggers one instrument at a time.

Audio Controls Audio Controls

Press the Preset SFX Buttons to play built-in sound effects.
Press the Style Button t o change the track’s style. The Sound Grid Buttons and Preset SFX Buttons will adjust what they play accordingly.
Press and hold any of the Custom Sound Effects Buttons to record your own short sound effect and assign it to one of the five buttons. When the button lights up, it is recording. Release the button when you’re finished recording. Press the button again to hear your custom sound effect.
Scratch the Turntable back and forth to add scratching effects to your music. Press a Turntable Effects Button to change the sound effect the turntable makes.
Press the Vocal Track Button to add or remove singing from the mix for all built-in songs.
Press the Line-In Button to play audio from a device plugged in to the Line-In Jack (external music player and cable not included).
Press the Bluetooth ® Connect Button to connect to a nearby device via Bluetooth ® wireless technology. Once the device is paired, press the Bluetooth ® Input Button to choose this as the audio input source.

NOTE
If your music device does not support a PIN code connection, you can disable the PIN by pressing the selection buttons.
Please use the PIN-secured connection when possible. VTech strongly recommends keeping the PIN security on for the use of Bluetooth ® transmission to avoid any connection by an unauthorized device. The disabling of the PIN security should only be used when the connection of an external device with PIN security is impossible. The use of the toy when PIN security has been disabled should be under the supervision of an adult.

Use the Crossfader to adjust the volume balance between your selected audio source and the system’s built-in sounds.

NOTE
When playing audio wirelessly through the system, we suggest you only adjust your smart device’s volume using the Crossfader on the KidiStar DJ Mixer™ system. For best performance, set your device’s volume to 100% with the Crossfader in the middle position to get started.
Use the Tempo Buttons to adjust the tempo of built-in audio tracks.
Press the Pause Button to pause or resume the music.
Use the Volume Control to adjust the overall system volume.

Party Light Contro l
Use the Party Light On/Off Button to switch the light on or off.

Light Control On/Off Button

Studio

In Studio mode you can either record or play back tracks using the Left, Right, and OK Selection Buttons.

Record

Press the OK Button to enter record mode and select to which of the three slots you would like to save your mix. After a count down, recording will begin. The system will record the sound from Turntable, Vocal Track, Sound Grid Buttons, Preset SFX Buttons, Custom Sound Effects Buttons (see note below), Crossfader actions and Tempo Buttons changes. When you finish recording, press the OK Button to save your mix.

NOTE
If you create new custom sound effects at a later time, when you play back tracks recorded earlier, any custom sound effects in the original recordings will trigger the system’s current custom effects.

Playback:
Choose the track you would like to play with the Left, Right and OK Selection Buttons.

Academy

Academy
See how well you can repeat the patterns. When you play back a rhythm with 75% or more notes correct, your score at the top of the screen will increase. The patterns include the Cross fader and Turntable controls as well: watch the screen to see when they’re indicated. A total of 11 patterns will appear in each game. Get nine or more patterns correct to unlock secret animations.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct
heat sources.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to excess moisture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a pairing problem with your Bluetooth ® device, please
follow these steps:
Please ensure the DJ Mixer is not in Try-Me mode before attempting to pair to a Bluetooth ® wireless connection.

On your Bluetooth ® enabled device, please go to Bluetooth ® settings. If “DJ Mixer” is found in your list of connected, paired or saved devices, please “forget” or “unpair” it.
Disable and enable Bluetooth ® or restart your device.
Turn the DJ Mixer off and on and repeat the pairing process.

If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

Please turn the unit Off.
Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
Turn the unit On. The unit should now be ready to use again.
If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.

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 contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(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.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 7.8 inches between the radiator and your body.

Bluetooth ® Statement

The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Trade Name: VTech®
Model: 5473
Product Name: KidiStar DJ Mixer™
Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC
Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website: vtechkids.com
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. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

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