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iSF-22 IB_back   Printing color: Black  

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If problems persist, please do not attempt to repair unit; see warranty 

for factory service.

Use the Mode Selector to set the unit to USB Mode. 

•  Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the front of the 

unit. (USB Mode is compatible with .mp3 and .wav files only.)

•  Press the Power Button to turn the unit ON. 

•  When a USB drive is detected, the number of files on the USB 

drive will appear on the LCD display.

•  Press Play, then press the ”” Button to advance 

through the files on the USB drive. If you have a large amount 

of files saved, press the “10+” Button to advance through 10 

folders at a time.

Repeat Button (Works only in USB Mode):

•  Press the Repeat Button to repeat the current track. 

• Press again to repeat all tracks within a folder.

• Press a third time to repeat all songs on the flash drive.

• Press a fourth time to turn the Repeat function OFF.

If the unit does not respond:

• Make sure unit is completely charged.

• To re-pair your device, press and hold the Play/Pause/ Bluetooth Pairing

Button.

• In the event of interrupted operation, use the extended tip of a paper clip

or other thin tool to press in the Reset Button on the back of the unit. 

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 AUX Mode you can connect any audio device using a 3.5mm 

audio cable (not included). 

• In Bluetooth Mode you can stream music from your smartphone 

or other Bluetooth device.  

Note: After 15 minutes of no audio activity, the unit will time out.

Press the Power ON/OFF button to resume audio function.

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.

Note: The display will read ‘Lo’ when it is time to charge the unit.

     The battery indicator on the back of the unit will glow red   

     while charging, and will shut off when fully charged.  

Getting Started

Recording to the USB Drive 

Using AUX Mode

Questions or Comments

Troubleshooting

Record your performance and save it to a USB flash drive! (Note: you can 

record in Bluetooth or AUX modes only).

Recording Audio in Bluetooth Mode or AUX Mode: 

• To start, use the Mode Selector to set the unit to either Bluetooth Mode

    or AUX Mode.

•  Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the unit. 

•  Make sure the microphone is connected to the unit and the Microphone 

ON/OFF Switch is turned ON. 

•  Select a song from your audio device, and press Play.

•  Press the Record Button. The Recording Indicator will glow to confirm 

the unit is recording audio. Sing into the microphone to record your 

voice over the music.  

•  When you finish your performance, press the Record Button again to 

stop recording. The audio will be saved to your USB flash drive.

Listening to Recordings: 

•  Use the Mode Selector to set the unit to USB Mode. 

•  Use the Forward, Reverse, or 10+ Buttons to navigate through 

files on your connected USB flash drive, then press Play to listen!

Sharing Recordings:

•  Remove the USB flash drive from the unit and connect to a computer 

to share your performances!

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)

Using USB Mode 

• Use the Mode Selector to set the unit to ‘bt’ Mode.
• Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable” by turning

on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or Settings).

• “Karaoke 22” should appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu. If “Not 

Connected” or a similar message appears, select “Karaoke 22” to 

connect it. 

• The Bluetooth indicator will glow solid once connected. 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. If no device is 

connected within 3 minutes, pairing mode will time out. Press and hold 

the Play/Pause/Bluetooth Pairing button to re-pair a device.

Using Bluetooth Mode

Master

Volume 

Microphone

Volume 

LED

Display

Record

USB Charging Port

BACK OF UNIT

Mic Jack 1

USING THE MICROPHONE

• Connect the microphone 

to the Mic Jack on the 
back of the unit.

• Slide the Microphone 

ON/OFF switch to the ON 
position.

• Control mic volume using 

the rotary dial on the front 
of the unit.

• When not in use, store the 

microphone in the clips on 
each side of the unit. 

Mic Jack 2

  Line 

Out

Line In

(AUX)

LED Display

Power

ON/OFF

Mode 

Selector

Light

Show 

Play/Pause/

Bluetooth 

Pairing

Echo

Repeat

10+

Reverse

Forward 

Stop

USB Port

• Use the Mode Selector to set the unit to AUX Mode. 

• Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to 

the Line-In Jack on the back of the unit. 

• Connect the other end of the audio cable to the headphone

jack of any audio device.

• Use the controls on your audio device to navigate tracks and

play/pause audio.

Power

Indicator

Pairing

Indicator

Recording

Indicator

Light Modes

Echo Modes

By default, the unit will display a repeating light pattern when 
no music is playing. When music plays, the unit will activate 
‘beat detection’, and lights will pulse along to music.
• Press the Light Show Button to play repeating Light pattern
• Press again to turns light off
• Press again to return to default setting
• Press and hold to turn the top dome light ON/OFF

Press the Echo Button for cool vocal effects! Press
repeatedly to cycle through 8 different echo modes as
you sing through the microphone.

Device Stand 

(For Tablets and Smartphones)

Reset

•  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. In the event of 

such damage, do not use until the damage has been repaired.

Maintenance

Battery 

Indicator

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