Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the KidiStar DJ Mixer™. 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!

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1 Vocal Track Button 9 Audio-Out Jack 17 Custom Sound Effects Buttons

2 Line-In Button 10 AC Adapter Jack 18 Selection Buttons
3 Bluetooth Input Button 11 Line-In Jack (Left, Right, OK)
4 Bluetooth Connect Button 12 Mode Buttons 19 Party Light On/Off Switch
5 Power Button 13 Style Button 20 Party Light Mode Selector
6 Turntable 14 Sound Grid Buttons 21 Volume Control
7 Pause Button 15 Preset SFX Buttons 22 Crossfader
8 Turntable Effect Buttons 16 Microphone 23 Tempo Buttons
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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• KidiStar DJ Mixer™
• 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.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les
produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique,
attaches, étiquettes, cordons et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie
du jouet.
NOTE
Il est conseillé de sauvegarder ce manuel d’instructions car il
comporte des informations importantes.
Unlock the Packaging Locks

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees

counterclockwise.

Pull out the packaging locks.

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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.
ATTENTION :
Les piles ou accumulateurs doivent être installés par un adulte.
Tenir les piles ou accumulateurs hors de portée des enfants.
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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.

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MISE EN GARDE
Les piles fournies avec le produit permettent de tester le jouet en
magasin mais ne sont pas des piles longue durée.
• Mettre en place les piles ou les accumulateurs en respectant les
polarités + et –.
• Ne pas mélanger des piles ou des accumulateurs neufs avec des
usagés.
• Ne pas mélanger différents types de piles : alcalines, zinc-carbone
et rechargeables.
• Seules des piles du type recommandé doivent être utilisées.
• Ne pas mettre les bornes d’une pile ou d’un accumulateur en
court-circuit (en reliant directement le + et le –).
• Retirer les piles ou les accumulateurs en cas de non-utilisation
prolongée.
• Enlever les piles ou les accumulateurs usagés du jouet.
• Ne les jeter ni au feu ni dans la nature.
PILES RECHARGEABLES :
• Enlever, lorsque c’est possible, les accumulateurs du jouet pour
les recharger.
• Les accumulateurs ne doivent être chargés que sous la surveil-
lance d’un adulte.
• Ne pas tenter de recharger des piles non rechargeables.

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POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION
• Make sure your KidiStar DJ Mixer™ 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.

TRANSFORMER SAFETY NOTICE

• Using a 3.5mm AC 6V power adapter (not included) that complies
with EN61558 is recommended.
• This toy should only be used with a transformer for toys.
• The transformer 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 regularly examine the transformer, checking for damage
to the cord, plug, transformer or other parts. Do not use the
transformer if there is any damage to it.

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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, the KidiStar DJ Mixer™ will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes without input. The unit can be turned on
again by pressing the Power Button.
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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 and
Preset Sound Effects Buttons will
adjust what they play accordingly.

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• 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).

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• 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 KidiStar DJ Mixer™ system. For best performance, set
your device’s volume to 100% with the Crossfader in the middle
position to get started.

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• 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.

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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 to which of the three
slots you would like to save your
mix. After a count down, 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), 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.

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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.

Score bar

Turntable Crossfader
indicator indicator

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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 sources.
3. Remove the batteries if 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 excess moisture.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow
these steps:
1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
3. The unit should now be ready to use again.
4. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.

IMPORTANT NOTE
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-877-352-8697
in Canada, or visit our website vtechkids.com and fill out our
Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link.
Creating and developing VTech products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we 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 contact us with any problems and/or suggestions you might
have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

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 This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s)
that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s license-exempt RSS(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.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent
appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. 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 radio électrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.”

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 7.8 inches between the radiator
and your body.

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.

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

Player

Maximum output voltage ≤150mV

Lecteur

Tension maximale de sortie ≤150mV

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 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Trade Name: VTech®
Model: 5473
Product Name: KidiStar DJ Mixer™
Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC
Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website: vtechkids.com
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.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

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