VTech KidiKaraoke Owner's Manual

User’s Manual

KidiKaraoke

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© 2013 VTech

Printed in China

91-009647-000

US

Dear Parent,

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® KidiKaraokeTM!

Your child can sing their way to learning fun with the KidiKaraoke™
by VTech

will have a blast as they play or put on a show. Voice changing effects,
cool animations and ashing lights add to the fun!

VOICE
EFFECT
SELECTOR

STOP
BUTTON

VOICE
BUTTON

MODE
SELECTOR

LIGHT-UP
BUTTONS

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! With 15 kid-friendly songs and ve fun games, your child

POWER

BUTTON

MICROPHONE

ON/OFF SWITCH

REAL

MICROPHONE

TALK

BUTTON

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® KidiKaraoke

• One User’s Manual

• One carrying strap

WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.

ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.

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NOTE: Please keep instruction manual as it contains important

information.

Unlock the packaging locks:

Rotate the packaging lock

counter-clockwise 90 degrees.

Pull out the packaging lock.

Demo strip removal:

When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the
demo strip next to the battery cover to activate the normal play mode.

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw.

3. Install 3 new “AA” size (LR6/AM-3) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.

• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon­zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.

• Do not use damaged batteries.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.

• Do not dispose of batteries in re.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).

• Recharg eable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

The VTech® KidiKaraoke

attached or removed at any time. Follow the steps below to attach
your strap.

Turn over the unit. Insert one end of the strap through the slot on the
right and the other end through the slot on the left as shown.

Secure both ends of the strap as shown.

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comes with an optional strap that can be

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. POWER BUTTON

Press the POWER BUTTON to turn the unit on.
Press it again to turn the unit off.

2. REAL MICROPHONE

Slide the MICROPHONE ON/OFF SWITCH to

turn on the mic. You can sing with the music, play a
game or put on a freestyle show.

The REAL MICROPHONE only works when
the toy is in TALK MODE or while a SONG or

GAME is playing. Hold the mic close to your
mouth for optimal performance. If you hear high­frequency noise coming from the unit, move the

MICROPHONE farther away from the unit.

3. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

Slide the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to adjust

the volume. There are three volume levels to
choose from.

4. MODE SELECTOR

Slide the MODE SELECTOR to choose Letter

Songs, Number Songs, Sing & Move Songs or
the Game mode.

5. VOICE EFFECT SELECTOR

Slide the VOICE EFFECT SELECTOR to

change the sound of the toy’s voice as well
as your own voice with the microphone. There
are four different voice styles to choose from in
addition to a normal microphone voice.

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6. LIGHT-UP BUTTONS

Press a LIGHT-UP BUTTON to choose a song

or game in the selected mode. There’s even a
surprise button that will pick a song or game at
random!

7. VOICE BUTTON

Press the VOICE BUTTON when a song is

playing to turn off the voice track of the song.
Press it again to turn the voice back on.

8. TALK BUTTON

Press the TALK BUTTON to put on a freestyle

show. Sing or talk any way you’d like!

9. STOP BUTTON

Press the STOP BUTTON to stop a song or

game.

ACTIVITIES

1. SING-ALONG FUN

Move the MODE SELECTOR to the Letter Songs, Number Songs,
or Sing & Move Songs mode icon. Each mode features ve different
kid-friendly songs that will help your child learn as they sing and play.
Simply press a LIGHT-UP BUTTON to choose a song. Your child’s
play experience can be enhanced by singing alone or with the singer

by pressing the VOICE BUTTON. You can even use the VOICE
EFFECT SELECTOR to change your voice as you sing!

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2. FREESTYLE FUN

To put on a freestyle show, simply press the TALK BUTTON at any
time. A cheering crowd animation will play on the screen as your child
gets creative and puts on their own concert.

3. GAME TIME

Move the MODE SELECTOR to the Game mode icon. Press a
LIGHT-UP BUTTON to choose one of ve fun games that use the
REAL MICROPHONE to play.

3.1 Candle Blast

Blow into the microphone as long as you can to see
how many candles you can blow out.

3.2 Balloon Journey

Blow into the microphone to move the balloon and
to collect the stars while avoiding obstacles.

3.3 Secret Pictures

Blow into the microphone to get rid of the stardust
and reveal a secret picture!

3.4 Toot a Tune

Blow into the microphone to make some music.

3.5 Sail Away

Blow into the microphone to make your boat go
forward in an exciting race. Try to be the winner!

ACTIVITIES

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Song Lyrics

LETTER SONGS

1. Alphabet Song

A - B - C - D - E - F - G
H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P

Q - R - S, T - U - V
W - X, Y and Z.
Now I know my ABCs,
Next time won’t you sing with me?

2. A-B-Sing (to the tune of Skip To My Lou)

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

Come and learn letters with me!
Sing along, it’s fun you’ll see!

A-B-C-D-E-F-G
A-B-C-D-E-F-G

Come and learn letters with me!
Sing along, it’s fun you’ll see!

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

3. A, B, C, Tumble Down D

A, B, C, tumble down D,
The cat’s in the cupboard and can’t see me.
A, B, C, tumble down D,
The cat’s in the cupboard and can’t see me.

4. Bingo

There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o!

B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O

SONG LYRICS

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And Bingo was his name-o!
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o!

B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O

And Bingo was his name-o!

5. Phonics Song (to the tune of London Bridge)

A says Aa and B says Buh

C says Kuh, D says Duh
E says Eh and F says Fff, G says Guh.

H says Huh and I says Ih

J says Juh, K says Kuh
L says Lll and M says Mmm, N says Nnn.

Oh says Ah and P says Puh

Q says Kwuh, R says Rrr
S says Sss and T says Ttt, U says Uh.
V says Vvv and W says Wuh
X says Ks and Y says Yuh, Z says Zzz!

NUMBER SONGS

1. Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don’t care if I never get back.
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don’t win, it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.

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2. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full.
One for my master,
And one for my dame,
And one for the little boy,
Who lives down the lane.

3. Three Little Kittens

Three little kittens they lost their mittens,
And they began to cry.
Oh, mother dear, we sadly fear,
Our mittens we have lost.
What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens!
Then you shall have no pie.
Mee-ow, mee-ow, mee-ow, mee-ow.
No, you shall have no pie.

4.Ten Little Penguins (to the tune of Ten Little Indians)

One little, two little, three little penguins,
Four little, ve little, six little penguins,
Seven little, eight little, nine little penguins,
Ten will waddle away.
One little, two little, three little penguins,
Four little, ve little, six little penguins,
Seven little, eight little, nine little penguins,
Ten will waddle away.

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5. This Old Man

This old man, he played one,
He played knick-knack on my thumb.
With a knick-knack paddywhack, give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.
This old man, he played two,
He played knick-knack on my shoe.
With a knick-knack paddywhack, give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.
This old man, he played three,
He played knick-knack on my knee.
With a knick-knack paddywhack, give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

SING & MOVE SONGS

1. Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

2. Hey Diddle, Diddle

Hey diddle diddle,
The Cat and the ddle,
The Cow jumped over the moon.
The little Dog laughed to see such sport,
And the Dish ran away with the Spoon.
Hey diddle diddle,
The Cat and the ddle,

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The Cow jumped over the moon.
The little Dog laughed to see such sport,
And the Dish ran away with the Spoon.

3. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad

I’ve been working on the railroad,
All the live-long day.
I’ve been working on the railroad,
Just to pass the time away.
Don’t you hear the whistle blowing,
Rise up so early in the morn.
Don’t you hear the captain shouting,
“Dinah, blow your horn!”

4. Ring Around the Rosie

Ring-a-round a rosie,
A pocket full of posies.

Ashes! Ashes!

We all fall down.
Ring-a-round a rosie,
A pocket full of posies.

Ashes! Ashes!

We all fall down.

5. Here We Go ’Round the Mulberry Bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush.
Here we go ’round the mulberry bush,
So early in the morning.
This is the way we wash our clothes,
Wash our clothes,
Wash our clothes.
This is the way we wash our clothes,
So early in the morning.

SING & MOVE SONGS

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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 is not 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 for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please:

1. 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 again.

5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.

For information on this product warranty, please call VTech
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing VTech® Preschool Learning 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 at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352­8697 in Canada, with any problems and/or suggestions that you
might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

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at 1-800-

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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 modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE

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