XX-556 IB_back Printing color: Black
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.
Power
ON/OFF
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.
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.
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.
Charge via USB AC adaptor, computer USB port, or other powered USB port
Computer connected
to working outlet
Computer USB port
OR
USB Adaptor
(not included)
Recharge
when empty
battery icon
flashes
Using USB Mode
Getting Started
Using MP3 Mode
Converting Files to MP3
Using Play/Pause/Shuffle
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.
LCD Display Icons:
Bluetooth
Mode
MP3
Mode
USB 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.
Using Bluetooth Mode
Light
Button
Volume
Up
Volume
Down
LCD
Display
Forward
Reverse
Play/Pause/
Shuffle
Voice
Control
Voice
Control
Microphone
Mode
Button
Bluetooth
Pairing
Button
Inside the compartment:
USB port
(for USB Mode)
Micro USB
Charging/
Data Transfer
Microphone
Jack
Reset
Microphone
ON/OFF
Microphone
Reset
Mic
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.
In the event of interrupted operation, use
the extended wire of a paperclip or other
thin tool to press in the Reset Button.
LED
Lights
Press the
Light Button
THIS UNIT IS SHIPPED IN DEMO MODE. PRESS
AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON FOR 5-6
SECONDS TO ACTIVATE HOME MODE.
SHU icon