VTech Kidi DJ Mix Launchpad Jog Wheel Instruction Manual

VTech Kidi DJ Mix Launchpad Jog Wheel

Product Information

Specifications:

• Vocal Track Button
• Audio-Out Jack
• Custom Sound Effects Buttons
• AC Adapter Jack
• Line-In Jack
• Selection Buttons (Left, Right, OK)
• Party Light On/Off Switch
• Power Button
• Turntable
• Launch Pads
• Volume Control
• Pause Button
• Preset SFX Buttons
• Turntable Effect Buttons
• Microphone
• Tempo Buttons

Product Usage Instructions

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:

1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. 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).
5. 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:
  Dispose of batteries and product responsibly according to local regulations

• Power Adapter Connection:
  Connect the mixer to AC power using a compatible AC adapter (not included).

Product Features:

1. Power Button: Press the Power Button to power On the unit. Press the button again to power Off the unit.
2. Line-In Jack: Connect an external music player here using a 3.5mm cable (cable and music player not included).
3. Audio-Out Jack: Connect the mixer to external speakers or headphones using the Audio-Out Jack (cable not included).
4. AC Adapter: Connect the mixer to AC power using a compatible AC adapter (not included).
5. Automatic Shut-Off: To preserve battery life, Kidi DJ Mix will automatically turn off 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. Use the different instruments to play. Each column triggers one instrument at a time.

• NOTE:
  If your music device does not support a PIN code connection, you can disable the PIN by pressing the selection buttons.

• NOTE:
  When playing audio wirelessly through the system, we suggest you only adjust your smart device’s volume using the Crossfader on the Kidi DJ Mix system. For best performance, set your device’s volume to 100% with the Crossfader in the middle position to get started.

• Party Light Control:
  Use the Party Light On/Off Button to switch the light on or off.

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

• Record:
  Press the OK Button to enter record mode and select one of the three slots you would like to save your mix. After a countdown, recording will begin. The system will record the sound from the Turntable, Vocal Track, Launch Pads, preset and custom sound effects (see note below), Crossfader actions and tempo changes. When you finish recording, press the OK Button to save your mix.

FAQ:

1. Q: How do I exit Try-Me mode?
   A: In DJ Party mode, press and hold Custom Sound Effect Button #5 for three seconds to exit Try-Me mode.

2. Q: What type of batteries should I use?
   A: For best performance, use 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6) alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

3. Q: How do I connect an external music player?
   A: Use a 3.5mm cable (not included) to connect the music player to the Line-In Jack.

4. Q: How do I control the party lights?
   A: Use the Party Light On/Off Button to switch the light on or off.

5. Q: How do I record my mix?
   A: In Studio mode, press the OK Button to enter record mode and select one of the three slots to save your mix. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recording.

Instruction Manual

• VTech understands that a child’s needs and abilities change as they grow and with that in mind we develop our toys to teach and entertain at just the right level .
• VTech understands that a child’s needs and abilities change as they grow and with that in mind we develop our toys to teach and entertain at just the right level .

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Kidi DJ Mix. 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!

1. Vocal Track Button
2. Line-In Button
3. Bluetooth
4. Input Button Bluetooth
5. Connect Button Power Button
6. Turntable
7. Pause Button
8. Turntable Effect Buttons
9. Audio-Out Jack
10. AC Adapter Jack
11. Line-In Jack
12. Mode Buttons
13. Style Button
14. Launch Pads
15. Preset SFX Buttons
16. Microphone
17. Custom Sound Effects Buttons
18. Selection Buttons (Left, Right, OK)
19. Party Light On/Off Switch
20. Party Light Mode Button
21. Volume Control
22. Crossfader
23. Tempo Buttons

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• Kidi DJ Mix
• 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.

Removing the Packaging Locks

1. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees anticlockwise.
2. 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

1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. 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).
5. 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 from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Disposal of batteries and product

• The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and human health.

• The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in the

• Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.

• The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13th August, 2005.

• Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries responsibly.

• VTech® cares for the planet.
  Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its materials can be recycled.

• In the UK:
  Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.

• In Australia & New Zealand:
  Check with your local council for kerbside collections.

POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION

• Make sure your Kidi DJ Mix 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 when using power supply for toys

• VTech recommend a power supply (AC/DC adaptor) of the below specification:
• Power rating: 6V/800mA DC output with 3.5mm plug (positive centre).
  • This toy shall only be used with a power supply 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 scrapped.
  • Power supplies for toys are not intended to be used as toys, and the use of these products by children shall be under the full supervision of parents.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Power Button
   Press the Power Button to power On the unit. Press the button again to power Off the unit.

2. Line-In Jack
   Connect an external music player here using a 3.5mm cable (cable and music player not included).

3. Audio-Out Jack
   Connect the mixer to external speakers or headphones using the Audio-Out Jack (cable not included).

4. AC Adapter
   Connect the mixer to AC power (adapter not included).

5. Automatic Shut-Off
   To preserve battery life, Kidi DJ Mix will automatically turn off 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 Launch Pads to choose different instruments to play. Each column triggers one instrument at a time.

• Press the Preset Sound Effects Buttons to play built-in sound effects.

• Press the Style Button to change the track’s style. The Launch Pads and Preset Sound Effects Buttons will adjust what they play accordingly.

• Press and hold any of the Custom Sound Effect 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 Effect 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® connection. 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 Kidi DJ Mix system. For best performance, set your device’s volume to 100% with the Crossfader in the middle position to get started.

• Use the Tempo Control Buttons to adjust the tempo of built-in audio tracks.

• Press the Pause Button to pause or resume the music.

• Use the Volume Control Slider to adjust the overall system volume.

• Party Light Control
  Use the Party Light On/Off Button to switch the light on or off.

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

• Record
  Press the OK Button to enter record mode and select one of the three slots you would like to save your mix. After a countdown, recording will begin. The system will record the sound from the Turntable, Vocal Track, Launch Pads, preset and custom sound effects (see note below), Crossfader actions and tempo 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 Buttons.

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 Crossfader 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

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 source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a pairing problem with your Bluetooth® device, please follow these steps: On your Bluetooth® 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. Then, disable and enable Bluetooth® or restart your device. Finally, turn the DJ Mixer off and on and repeat the Bluetooth® pairing process. Please also ensure the DJ Mixer is not in Try-me mode before attempting to pair to Bluetooth®.
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

1. Please 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 ON. The unit should now be ready to play with again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.

If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services Department and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Hereby, VTech Electronics Europe BV declares that the radio equipment type 5473 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
  • www.vtech.com/re-directive
  • Frequency Band: 2402MHz – 2480MHz
  • Maximum RF power: 1.6mW (2dBm)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Hereby, VTech Electronics Europe Plc (UK) declares that the radio equipment type 5473 is in compliance with The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (2017 No.1206). The full text of the Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
  • www.vtech.com/re-directive
  • Frequency Band: 2402MHz – 2480MHz
  • Maximum RF power: 1.6mW (2dBm)

CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech® products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® 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 call our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

• UK   Customers:
  • Phone: 0330 678 0149 (from UK) or +44 330 678 0149 (outside UK)
  • Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
  • Australian Customers:
  • Phone: 1800 862 155
  • Website: support.vtech.com.au
  • NZ Customers:
  • Phone: 0800 400 785
  • Website: support.vtech.com.au

PRODUCT WARRANTY/  CONSUMER GUARANTEES

• UK Customers:
  • Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
• Australian Customers:
  • VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED – CONSUMER GUARANTEES
• Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to
  • vtech.com.au/consumerguarantees for further information.
• Visit our website for more information about our products, downloads, resources and more.
  • www.vtech.co.uk
  • www.vtech.com.au
• TM & © 2021 VTech Holdings Limited. All rights reserved.
• IM-547300-002
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Documents / Resources

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References

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