eKids KD-550 Manual - Page 2

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Getting Started

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 Internal Memory 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

(not included)

Recharge

when empty

battery icon

flashes

Computer connected

to working outlet

Computer USB port

Using USB Mode

Make sure the Mode Switch is set to USB.

• When the unit is OFF, connect a USB flash drive to the USB

port on the back of the unit.

• 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 "Previous" and "Next" 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 and hold "next" or "previous" buttons to rapidly

advance or back up through file numbers.

Back of Unit

Headphone

Bluetooth

Microphone Volume

Pairing

Volume Up

LCD Display

Volume

Down

Track

Play/Pause

USB/Bluetooth/

Internal Memory

Mode Switch

USB port

(for USB Mode)

Micro USB Charging/

Reset

Jack

Data Transfer

LCD Display Icons:

Power

Press and hold

USB Mode

to turn

Microphone

ON/OFF

Bluetooth

Mode

Internal

Memory

Mode

Microphone

Use the microphone

in any mode. When

ready to sing, press

the Microphone

ON/OFF Button.

Adjust the mic

volume using the

rotary dial on the

back of the unit.

Press the ON/OFF

Button again to turn

off the microphone.

Next Track

Using Internal Memory Mode

Make sure the Mode Switch is set to Internal Memory.

Storing Songs:

• When the unit is OFF, 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.

• Turn the unit ON. 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 gig 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 "Previous" and "Next" 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.

Converting Files to MP3

Note: iTunes music files are saved by default in .m4a format, and

must be converted to .mp3 format to play on the unit in Internal

Memory mode.

• Check the Help section in iTunes (or other music software program)

to learn how to convert to .mp3 format.

Cord Storage

Use the compartment on the back of the unit to store the

USB cord when not in use.

See back panel for Bluetooth Mode instructions...

Using Bluetooth Mode

• Select the "Bluetooth" position on the mode switch. "bt" will flash

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).

• "BT550" should appear in your device's Bluetooth menu. If "Not

Connected" or a similar message appears, select "BT550" to

connect it.

• A voice prompt will confirm once your device is paired. Put your

Bluetooth device in play mode to begin streaming music.

• Use the "Previous" "Next" and "Play/Pause" buttons on the unit to

navigate tracks.

• Pairing automatically occurs in Bluetooth mode. Press and hold the

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