Model: CO-550
Sing-Along MP3 Player
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its
impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the
presence of hazardous substances.
For environmental reasons, electrical equipment must be disposed of separately from household waste. Contact the municipality for the nearest
collection point.
We, eKids, declare that this device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU.
EU Authorized Representative: BMD – 3 Boulevard des Bretonnieres, 49124 St Barthelemy d'Anjou, France.
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 listen to 24 built-in songs.
• In Bluetooth Mode you can stream music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth device.
Note: When using USB Mode, this unit is compatible with.mp3 and .wav files ONLY.
NOTE: UNIT SHIPS IN DEMO MODE. MOVE THE MODE SWITCH ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT TO DISABLE.
Charging The Unit
Note: Battery must always be charged by an adult.
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)
OR
Computer connected
to working outlet
Computer USB port
Back of Unit
Bluetooth Pairing
Volume Up
Volume Down
Previous
Track
Press and hold for 2 seconds to shuffle songs while playing
Using USB Mode
Note: Use under adult supervision.
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.
• Press 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 "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.
Using Internal Memory Mode
Make sure the Mode Switch is set to Internal Memory.
Built-In Songs:
• There are 24 built-in songs already stored on the unit. Press
Play to listen, or press the Previous and Next Buttons to
navigate through the tracks.
Note: Built-in songs will not play while the unit is in Bluetooth
Mode or USB Mode.
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 USB mode
ONLY.
• 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 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.
CO550-ONLINEIB-ENG-040822-A
Recharge
when empty
battery icon
Microphone Volume
LCD Display
Play/Pause/Shuffle
music in USB Mode or Internal Memory Mode. "SHU On"
will flash on the display. Press and hold for 2 seconds to
disable shuffle. "SHU OFF' will flash on the display.
Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
This device uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery that
should last the lifetime of the device. If you suspect your battery
may be dead, try charging it several times or resetting the unit. If
problems persist, please do not attempt to repair unit; see warran-
ty for factory service.
WARNING: Please read and understand the Safety Guidelines
and Instructions in their entirety before using or charging the
device. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property
damage if used improperly.
• Do NOT attempt to change the battery. Doing so will void the
warranty and could cause injury and damage to your device.
• Never disassemble the unit or attempt to remove battery as that
could cause leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic
flashes
substances.
• Never expose a battery to any liquid. Never expose a battery to
excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire.
• Never use or store a lithium device in an unventilated vehicle
where excessive internal temperatures may be encountered.
• Always charge Lithium devices on surfaces that are not
flammable, such as cement, steel, ceramic or stone. Wooden
tables, beds, blankets and carpeted floors are not recommend-
ed charging surfaces.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Never leave a charging lithium device unattended.
Reset
Headphone
Headphone Jack
Reset
Power
Press to turn ON/OFF
Safety Information - PLEASE READ
1. Clean only with dry cloth.
2. Heat – This product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
appliances that produce heat.
3. Damage Requiring Service – This product should ONLY be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• Plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the
enclosure.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
• The unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not
operate normally.
4. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal. To dispose of the unit, follow the instructions
below:
• Never dispose of used batteries/electronics with ordinary solid
wastes, since they may contain harmful substances.
• Always dispose of used batteries/electronics in accordance
with the prevailing community regulations.
• Many electronics retailers now recycle batteries and other
electronic components at no charge.
See www.Call2Recycle.com for the nearest location.
Troubleshooting
If the unit does not respond:
• Make sure unit is completely charged.
• Make sure your device is properly paired. To re-pair your device,
press the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the back of the unit.
• In the event of interrupted operation, use the extended wire of
a paperclip or other thin tool to press in the Reset Button
located on the back of the unit.
• The rechargeable battery can be replaced only by KIDdesigns
Consumer Repair Department.
Maintenance
• It is important to keep the unit as dry and clean as possible. You
may clean the cabinet with a cloth or sponge moistened with
mild soap and water. Do not attempt to use strong cleansers or
solvents, as they may cause damage.
• Battery chargers used with the toy are to be regularly examined
for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and in
the event of such damage, they must not be used until the
damage has been repaired.
For further information and to see the latest instructions, visit
CHARGE BEFORE USE
Micro USB Charging
USB/Bluetooth/
Internal Memory
Mode Switch
USB port
(for USB Mode)
LCD Display Icons:
Microphone
ON/Echo/OFF
Use the microphone
in any mode. When
ready to sing:
• Press Microphone
ON/Echo/OFF Button
to turn on microphone.
• Press Microphone
ON/Echo/OFF Button
again to enable echo
mode.
• Press Microphone
ON/Echo/OFF Button
again to turn off the
microphone.
Next Track
Adjust mic volume
using the rotary dial
on the back of the
unit.
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USB Mode
Bluetooth
Mode
Internal Memory
Mode
Microphone
ON