vtech 558800 Best Kids Tech Toys Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: vtech

Table of Contents

vtech 558800 Best Kids Tech Toys
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INTRODUCTION
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
GETTING STARTED
INSTRUCTIONS
Product Features
ACTIVITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
FCC
References
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vtech 558800 Best Kids Tech Toys

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Product Information

Barks & BeatsTM Pups are interactive toy dogs that create cool beats through touch interaction.
They are beatboxing pups that respond when you touch their paws, collar tag button, or headphones.
When another Barks & BeatsTM pup is nearby, they can jam together or have a beatbox battle.
The toy features a Headphone Band, Dance Mode Button, Sound Effects Button On/Try Me/ Off Switch, Record Button, Mic Collar Tag Button, and Replay Button.
The Barks & BeatsTM pup also has an automatic shut off feature to preserve battery life.

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Removal and Installation:
- Make sure the unit is turned Off.
- Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
- If used batteries are present, remove them by pulling up on one end of each battery.
- Install 2 new AA (LR6/AM-3) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged NiMH 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.
Getting Started:
- To exit Try Me mode, slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch from the Try Me position to the On position.
Product Features:
- On/Try Me/Off Switch: Slide the switch to On to turn the unit on, to Off to turn it off, and to Try Me to enter Try-Me mode.
- Collar Tag Button: Press the button to select different types of beatboxing.
- Headphone Band: Move the band back and forth to play or pause the beatbox song.
- Record Button: Press the button to record. The Barks & BeatsTM pup’s eyes will light up yellow. It will start recording when it detects your voice and play the recording when you finish.
- Replay Button: Press the Barks & BeatsTM pup’s Left Paw to hear your recording or add sound effects if no voice is recorded.
- Dance Mode Button: Press the button and the Barks & BeatsTM pup will dance when it hears external music or your voice. Note: Dance mode only works in Solo mode.
- SFX Button: Press the Barks & BeatsTM pup’s Right Paw to add cool beatbox sound effects over the top of a beatbox song.
- Automatic Shut Off: The Barks & BeatsTM pup will automatically power off after several seconds without input. It can be turned on again by moving the Headphone Band or pressing the Collar Tag Button.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Barks & Beats™ pup! I’m a beatboxing pup, so touch my paws, collar tag button or headphones to interact with me and create cool beats. When another Barks & Beats™ pup (sold separately) is near me, I will jam with them or we can have a beatbox battle. Let’s have our own DJ mixing party! $vtech-558800-Best-Kids-Tech-Toys-FIG- $3$$

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

One Barks & BeatsTM Pup
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 manual 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, cordons et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE : Il est conseillé de sauvegarder ce manuel car il comporte des informations importantes.

Unlock the Packaging Locks

Turn the packaging lock counterclockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.

GETTING STARTED

How to Exit Try Me Mode
The Barks & Beats™ pup is in Try-Me mode in the packaging. Slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch from the Try Me position ( ) to the On position ( ) to exit Try- Me mode and enter Normal mode.

INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned Off.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
Install 2 new AA (LR6/AM-3) 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.

IMPORTANT : BATTERY INFORMATION

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

Product Features

On/Try Me/Off Switch
Slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch to On ( ) to turn the unit On. To turn the unit Off, slide the switch to Off ( ). Slide the On/Try Me/Off Switch to Try Me ( ) to enter Try-Me mode.
Collar Tag Button
Press the Collar Tag Button to select different types of beatboxing.
Headphone Band
Move the Headphone Band back and forth to play or pause the beatbox song.
Record Button
Press the Record Button to record and the Barks & Beats™ pup’s eyes will light up yellow. The Barks & Beats™ pup will start recording when it detects your voice and the Barks & Beats™ pup’s eyes will light up green. The recording will play when you finish recording.
Note : The recording function only works in Solo mode.
Replay Button
Press the Barks & Beats™ pup’s Left Paw to hear your recording. If no voice is recorded, this button will add sound effects.
Dance Mode Button
Press the Dance Mode Button and the Barks & Beats™ pup’s will dance when ithears external music or your voice. Note: Dance mode only works in Solo mode.
SFX Button
Press the Barks & Beats™ pup’s Right Paw to add cool beatbox sound effects over the top of a beatbox song.
Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Barks & Beats™ pup’s will automatically power off after several seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by moving the Headphone Band or by pressing the Collar Tag Button.
If the Barks & Beats™ pup’s repeatedly shuts off or has abnormal responses, please insert new batteries and try again.

ACTIVITIES

Solo Mode

Beatboxing Mode
Press the Collar Tag Button to hear Drum & Bass Beatboxing (eyes light up purple), Techno Beatboxing (eyes light up blue), and Animal Sound Beatboxing (eyes light up orange). Press the pup’s paws to add funny sound effects over the beatbox songs. You can also press the Record Button to record your voice to play over the beatbox songs. Press the Collar Tag Button or move the Headphone Band to play another song.
Dance Mode
Dance with the Barks & Beats™ pup! Press the Dance Mode Button to enter Dance mode and the Barks & Beats™ pup will dance when it hears external music or your voice.

Interactive Mode

Collect one or more Barks & Beats™ pup (each sold separately) to create a beatboxing party. When a Barks & Beats™ pup is near another Barks & Beats™ pup (within 25cm, face-to-face) they can jam together or battle. You can play together in Beatboxer Jam mode or Beatboxer Battle mode.

Beatboxer Jam Mode

When one Barks & Beats™ pup is near another one, move one of their Headphone Bands and they will jam together.If one is already playing music, the second one will join in when they are next to each other.To play another song and to keep the Barks & Beats™ pup in Jam mode, move the Headphone Band when the song finishes.

Beatboxer Battle Mode

When one Barks & Beats™ pup is near another one, press one of their Collar Tag Buttons and they will have a beatbox battle, taking turns beatboxing.To play another song and to keep the pups in Beatboxer Battle mode, press the Collar Tag Button when the song finishes.

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 moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If for some reason the program/activity 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 play with again.
If the unit still does not work, install a brand 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.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Trade Name : VTech®
Model : 5588 & 5246
Product Name : Barks & BeatsTM Melody/Alto/Harmony
Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address : 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website : vtechkids.com

FCC

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.
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.

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Read our complete warranty policy online at
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