vtech 547303 Kidi Dj Mix Instruction Manual

: July 29, 2024
: vtech

vtech 547303 Kidi Dj Mix 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 Baby
Toys that will stimulate their interest in different textures, sounds and colours

I am…

responding to colours, sounds and textures
understanding cause and effect
learning to touch, reach, grasp, sit-up, crawl and toddle
Birth-36 months

Pre-School
Interactive toys to develop their imagination and encourage language development

I want…

to get ready for school by starting to learn the alphabet and counting
my learning to be as fun, easy and exciting as can be
to show my creativity with drawing and music so my whole brain develops
3-6 years

Electronic Learning Computers
Cool, inspirational and inspiring computers for curriculum related learning

I need…

challenging activities that can keep pace with my growing mind
intelligent technology that adapts to my level of learning
National Curriculum based content to support what I’m learning at school
4-10 years

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Kidi DJ Mix. Get in the DJ booth and create your own custom music mixes! Customise 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 Effect Buttons
Audio-Out Jack
AC Adaptor Jack
Line-In Jack
Mode Buttons
Style Button
Sound Grid Buttons
Preset SFX Buttons
Microphone
Custom Sound Effects Buttons
Selection Buttons (Left, Right, OK)
Party Light On/Off Switch
Party Light Mode Button
Volume Control
Crossroad
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

**

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees anticlockwise.
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

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 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 electrical 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 ADAPTOR CONNECTION

Make sure your Kidi DJ Mix is turned off.
Locate the AC Adaptor Jack on the side of the unit.
Connect an AC adapter (not included) to the AC Adaptor 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:
AC-DC adapter, output voltage: 6V, output current: 400mA or above, with 3.5mm/1.35mm 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

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 Adaptor
Connect the mixer to AC power (adapter not included).
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 Sound Grid Buttons 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 Sound Grid Buttons 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 Crossroad to adjust the volume balance between your selected audio source and the system’s built-in sounds.

NOTE
When playing audio wireless through the system, we suggest you only adjust your smart device’s volume using the Crossroad on the Kidi DJ Mix system. For best performance, set your device’s volume to 100% with the Crossroad 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, Sound Grid Buttons, preset and custom sound effects (see note below), Crossroad 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

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 source.
Remove the batteries when 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 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 “unpaid” 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:

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.
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 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.

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