iHome ISF-36 Bluetooth Digital Karaoke with Party Lights User Manual

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Model: iSF-36
Bluetooth Digital Karaoke with Party Lights

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.

Getting Started

There are two 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 Bluetooth Mode, you can stream music from your smartphone or another Bluetooth device.

Note: After 15 minutes of no audio activity, the unit will time out. Press the Power ON/OFF button to resume the audio function.

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 the unit for about 5 hours.

Note: The Battery Low Icon will appear on the display when it is time to charge the unit. The Battery Full icon will appear when charging is complete.

Charge via USB AC adaptor, computer USB port, or other powered USB port

Using USB Mode

Use the Mode Button to set the unit to USB Mode.

• Connect a USB flash drive to the Playback USB port on the front of the unit. (USB Mode is compatible with .mp3 and .wav files only.)
• Press the Power Button to turn the unit ON.
• When a USB drive is detected, the number of files on the USB drive will appear on the LCD display.
• Press Play, then press the “10+/Folder+” Button to advance through 10 files at a time on the USB drive. Press and hold the “10+/Folder+” Button to start at file #1 and use the Forward and Reverse buttons to navigate tracks one at a time.

Repeat/Shuffle Button (Works only in USB Mode):

• Press the Repeat button to repeat the current track.
• Press again to repeat all tracks within the current folder.
• Press a third time to repeat all songs on the flash drive.
• Press a fourth time to Shuffle all tracks on the flash drive.
• Press a fifth time to turn Repeat/Shuffle OFF.

Using Bluetooth Mode

• Use the Mode Button to set the unit to Bluetooth Mode.
• Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable” by turning on Bluetooth mode (check-in Options or Settings).
• “Karaoke 36” should appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu. If “Not Connected” or a similar message appears, select “Karaoke 36” to connect it.
• The Bluetooth indicator will glow solid once connected. 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. If no device is connected within 3 minutes, pairing mode will time out. Press and hold the Bluetooth Pairing button to re-pair a device.

Recording to the USB Drive

Record your performance and save it to a USB flash drive! Recording Bluetooth Audio:

• To start, use the Mode Button to set the unit to Bluetooth Mode.
• Plug a USB flash drive into the Record USB port on the front of the unit.
• Make sure the microphone is connected to the unit and the Microphone ON/OFF Switch is turned ON.
• Select a song from your audio device and press Play.
• Press the Record Button. The Recording Indicator will glow to confirm the unit is recording audio. Sing into the microphone to record your voice over the music.
• When you finish your performance, press the Record Button to stop recording. The audio will be saved to your USB flash drive.

Recording USB Audio:

• To start, use the Mode Button to set the unit to USB Mode.
• Plug a USB flash drive that includes the music you want to record into the Playback USB port on the front of the unit.
• Plug another USB drive into the Record USB port (your recording will save to this USB drive).
• Make sure the microphone is connected to the unit and the Microphone ON/OFF Switch is turned ON.
• Select a song from the Playback USB drive and press Play.
• Press the Record Button. The Recording Indicator will glow to confirm the unit is recording audio. Sing into the microphone to record your voice over the music.
• When you finish your performance, press the Record Button to stop recording. The audio will be saved to the Record USB drive.

Listening to Recordings:

• Use the Mode Button to set the unit to USB Mode.
• Connect a USB flash drive to the Playback USB Port.
• Use the Forward, Reverse, 10+/Folder+ Buttons to navigate through files on your connected USB flash drive, then press Play to listen!

Sharing Recordings:

• Remove the USB flash drive from the unit and connect to a computer to share your performances!

Bass and Echo

• Turn the Bass rotary dial to adjust the bass effect of the unit.
• Turn the Echo rotary dial to adjust the echo effect as you sing through the microphone.

Troubleshooting

If the unit does not respond:

• Make sure the unit is completely charged.
• Use the extended wire of a paperclip or other thin tool to press in the Reset Button.
• To re-pair, your device, press the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the front of the unit.

Note: The rechargeable battery can be replaced only by the eKids Consumer Repair Department.

Maintenance

• It is important to keep the unit as dry and clean as possible. You may clean the cabinet with a cloth or sponge moistened with mild soap and water. Do not attempt to use strong cleansers or solvents, as they may cause damage.
• Battery chargers used with the unit are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired.

Questions or Comments

• For questions or comments regarding this or other eKids products, please visit our website: www.ekids.com

If problems persist, please do not attempt to repair unit; see warranty for factory service.

FRONT OF UNIT

For best performance, use a high-speed 3.1 USB drive (not included) when recording audio from this unit.

Note: Using a lower-speed USB drive may cause skipping or poor performance of the Bluetooth audio stream. Sometimes skipping in recorded music may occur, depending on the online streaming speed of your phone.

BACK OF UNIT

Voice Control:
When the unit is in Bluetooth mode, you can access Sid or Google Assistant using voice commands.

To use this feature:

• With the unit in BT mode, press and hold the Voice Control Button for 2 seconds to activate Siri/Google via your paired smartphone.
• Once you hear a confirmation tone, speak into the Voice Control Microphone (next to Voice Control Button) to make your voice commands.

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USING THE MICROPHONE

• Connect the microphone to the Mic Jack 1 or 2 on the front of the unit.
• Slide the Microphone ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
• Control mic volume using the rotary dial on the front of the unit.
• When not in use, store the microphone in the clips on each side of the unit.

FCC Information

FCC ID: EMO36A IC: 986B-36A HVIN:iSF-36a

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.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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)
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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, kids 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 contact Customer Service at ekids.com/support to obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions. A copy of the sales receipt is required to validate in-warranty coverage. Disclaimer of Warranty

NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover (i) products which have been damaged by negligence or willful actions, misuse or accident, or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to digital media players, CD’s or tape cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser. In no event will eKids or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their officers, directors, shareholders, members, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost profits, actual, exemplary, or punitive damages. (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 acknowledgment 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 the purchase of your eKids products.

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