SDI Technologies 556 User Manual

XX-556 IB (English)
Size: 355mm x 195mm
Printing color: Black, 1C + 1C
May 21, 2018

XX-556 IB_Front Printing color: Black

Using Voice Control

When the unit is in BT mode, you can access Siri or Google Assistant
using voice commands by pressing and holding the Voice Control
Button for 2 seconds. This special feature is disabled on the unit
when shipped, and requires parental consent to be activated. To
start the one-time activation process, download the free “Voice
Control Set Up” app on your smartphone using the App Store or
Google Play. Once downloaded and installed on your smartphone, the
app will provide prompts to help you set up the Voice Control function.
The Voice Control Button can also be used to activate Melody, which
lets you use voice commands to play any music from iHeartRadio* or
Spotify* To use this feature:

• Download the Melody app on your smartphone using the App Store
or Google Play.

• Open the app and sign into your iHeartRadio and/or Spotify

account within the Melody app.

• With the unit in BT mode, tap the Voice Control Button to

activate the Melody app via your paired smartphone.

• Once you hear a confirmation tone, speak into the Voice

Control Microphone to make your voice commands.

*iHeartRadio not available in Canada
*Spotify Premium account required

Troubleshooting

If the unit does not respond:

• Make sure unit is completely charged.

• To re-pair your device, press the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the
front of the unit.

• Use the extended wire of a paperclip or other thin tool to press in the
Reset Button.

• The rechargeable battery can be replaced only by eKids Consumer
Repair Department.

FCC Information

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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment .
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.
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)

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de license. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section

2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can
obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans
la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité à l'exposition de RSS-102 rf,
utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la
conformité de rf.

FCC ID: EMO556

IC: 986B-556

Questions or Comments

• For questions or comments regarding this or other eKids products,
please call our toll-free number: 1-888-TOP-TOYS.

Also visit our website: www.ekids.com

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

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, eKids 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 call Customer Service at 1-888-TOP-TOYS 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 acknowledgement 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
purchase of your eKids products.

© 2018 eKids, LLC

Questions? Visit www.ekids.com

or call 1-888-TOP-TOYS

1299 Main Street Rahway NJ 07065

Printed in China

556_IB_052418-B

Model: DG-556

TR-556

Bluetooth MP3 Karaoke

with Microphone

CHARGE

BEFORE

USE

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.

XX-556 IB_back Printing color: Black

Getting Started

THIS UNIT IS SHIPPED IN DEMO MODE. PRESS
AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON FOR 5-6
SECONDS TO ACTIVATE HOME MODE.

There are three 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 MP3 Mode you can transfer music from your computer to the
unit via the micro USB Data Transfer port. The music will save
to internal memory and you can listen to it directly

from the unit itself.

• In Bluetooth Mode you can stream music from your smartphone
or other Bluetooth device.

Note: When using USB Mode or Internal Memory Mode, this
unit is compatible with .mp3 and .wav files ONLY.

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 unit for about 5 hours.

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

USB Adaptor

Computer connected
to working outlet

(not included)

OR

Computer USB port

Recharge
when empty
battery icon

flashes

Using USB Mode

Make sure the Mode Button is set to USB.

• When the unit is OFF, connect a USB flash drive to the
USB port on the back of the unit.

• Press and hold the Power Button to turn the unit ON.
The display will read “USB”.

• When a USB drive is detected, the number of files on
the USB drive will appear on the LCD display.

• Use the ”Forward” and “Reverse” buttons advance through
the numbers of files on the USB drive.

• Pressing “Play” will change the display to show a countdown
time of the selected song file. After pressing “Play”, the
automatic play-all function will activate, and songs will play
in the order they were stored. Press again to pause.

• Press “Forward” or ”Reverse” buttons to navigate through
file numbers.

Mode
Button

Bluetooth

Pairing

Button

LED

Lights

Press the

Light Button

Volume

Power

ON/OFF

Down

Volume

Up

Inside the compartment:

USB port

(for USB Mode)

Play/Pause/

Shuffle

LCD

Display

Reset

Reset

In the event of interrupted operation, use
the extended wire of a paperclip or other
thin tool to press in the Reset Button.

Voice

Control

Microphone

Voice

Control

Mic

Microphone

Jack

Reverse

Forward

Light

Button

Micro USB
Charging/
Data Transfer

LCD Display Icons:

USB Mode

Bluetooth

Mode

MP3

Mode

SHU icon

Microphone

Microphone

ON/OFF

Using MP3 Mode

Make sure the Mode Button is set to MP3 Mode and your
USB flash drive is disconnected from the unit.

Storing Songs:

• Turn the unit ON, connect the micro USB cord to the Data
Transfer port on the back of the unit. Connect the other
end to a USB port on your computer.

• The display will read “PC”. The unit should show up on
your PC or Mac as a ‘drive’ or ‘device’.

• Locate your music files on your PC or Mac (typically in
the ‘My Music’ folder). Note: on some computers, your
music files may be located elsewhere. Check your user
manual for details.

• Select your desired songs ( .mp3 and .wav files are
compatible) and drag them onto the connected drive.

The unit has 1 GB of memory, which will fit approx. 300

stored songs (depending on song length/file size). When
you are finished transferring files, ‘eject’ the device from
your computer and disconnect the USB from the unit.

Playing Songs:

• The LCD display on the unit will show the number of
songs stored. (ex: 200 songs would appear as “02:00”).

• Use the ”Foward” and “Reverse” buttons to advance
through the numbers of files stored on the unit.

• After pressing “Play”, the automatic play-all function will
activate, and songs will play in the order they were stored.

Using Play/Pause/Shuffle

Press and hold to shuffle songs while playing music in USB
Mode or MP3 Mode. The SHU icon will appear on the display.
Press and hold to disable shuffle. The SHU icon will disappear
from the display.

Converting Files to MP3

iTunes music files are saved by default in .m4a format, and
must be converted to .mp3 format to play on the unit in MP3
mode. Check the Help section in iTunes (or other music
software program) to learn how to convert to .mp3 format.

Using Bluetooth Mode

• Select the “Bluetooth” position on the Mode Button. The
Bluetooth Mode icon will appear on the LCD display while in
pairing mode. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it
“discoverable” by turning on Bluetooth mode (check in Options
or Settings).

• “Karaoke 556” should appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu.
If “Not Connected” or a similar message appears, select
“Karaoke 556” to connect it.

• A confirmation tone will sound once your device is paired. 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. Press the

Bluetooth Pairing button on the front of the unit to re-pair.