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Model: iSF-26

CHARGE

BEFORE

USE

Bluetooth Karaoke

with Party Lights

ENG

iSF26.5ONLINEIB-ENG-081020-B

Getting Started

Computer USB port

Charge via USB AC adaptor, computer USB port,  or other powered USB port

Computer connected 

to working outlet

OR

USB Adaptor

(not included)

•  For questions or comments regarding this or other eKids products, 

please call our toll-free number: 

1-800-288-2792.

  Also visit our website: 

www.ekids.com

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

for factory service.

If the unit does not respond:

•  Make sure unit is completely charged.  

•  Use the extended wire of a paperclip or other thin tool to press in 

the Reset Button.

•  To re-pair your device, press the Bluetooth Pairing Button on the 

front of the unit.

Note:

 The rechargeable battery can be replaced only by eKids 

Consumer Repair Department.

Questions or Comments

Troubleshooting

FCC Information

eKids, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in 

workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a 

period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.

Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to 

first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should this 

fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any 

defect or malfunction during the warranty period, eKids will repair or, at 

its discretion, replace this product without charge. This decision is 

subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this 

product to the Factory Service Center authorized by Customer Service. 

If service is required, please call Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792 

to obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions. A 

copy of the sales receipt is required to validate in-warranty coverage. 

Disclaimer of Warranty

NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose 

for which it was designed. It does not cover (i) products which have 

been damaged by negligence or willful actions, misuse or accident, or 

which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) 

cracked or broken cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) 

damage to digital media players, CD’s or tape cassettes (if applicable); 

(iv) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and 

its return to the owner.

This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not 

extend to owners of the product other than to the original purchaser. In 

no event will eKids or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their 

officers, directors, shareholders, members or agents be liable to you or 

any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost 

profits, actual, exemplary or punitive damages. (Some states do not 

allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential 

damages, so these restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights 

which vary from state to state.

Your acknowledgment and agreement to fully and completely abide by 

the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is contractually binding to 

you upon your transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or 

credit card) for purchase of your eKids products.

© 2020 eKids, LLC

Questions? Visit www.ekids.com

or call 1-800-288-2792

1299 Main Street Rahway NJ 07065

PO Box 2228

BELFAST, BT5 9GD

[email protected]

•  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 unit 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.

Maintenance

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.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth 

for an uncontrolled environment .

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.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 

20cm between the radiator & your body.

WARNING:

 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved 

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority 

to operate the equipment.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

RF Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth 

for an uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with 

any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC ID: EMO26A

IC: 986B-26A

HVIN:iSF-26a

There are two 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. You may need to format your flash drive on your 

PC (for example, ExFAT format) before use.

•  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 Battery Low Icon will appear on the display when it is time to 

charge the unit. The Battery Full icon will appear when charging is 

complete.

Use the Mode Button 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 “10+/” Button to advance 

through 10 files at a time on the USB drive. Press and hold the 

“10+/” Button to start at file #1 and use the Forward and 

Reverse buttons to navigate tracks one at a time.

Repeat/Shuffle Button (Works only in USB Mode):

•  Press the Repeat Button to repeat the current track. 

•  Press again to repeat all tracks within the current folder. 

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

•  Press a fourth time to Shuffle all tracks on the flash drive.

•  Press a fifth time to turn Repeat/Shuffle OFF.

Record your performance and save it to a USB flash drive! 

Recording Audio: 

•  To start, use the Mode Button to set the unit to Bluetooth 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 to 

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

Listening to Recordings: 

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

•  Use the Forward, Reverse, 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!

Using USB Mode 

Use the Mode Button to set the unit to Bluetooth Mode.

•  Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable” by 

turning on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or Settings).

•   “Karaoke 26” should appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu. If 

“Not Connected” or a similar message appears, select “Karaoke 

26” 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 Bluetooth Pairing button to re-pair a device.

DISPLAY ICONS

Echo ON

USB 

Mode

Bluetooth

Mode

Battery 

Full

Shuffle ON

Battery Low

Voice Control:

When the unit is in Bluetooth mode, you can access Siri or Google Assistant using voice commands. 

To use this feature:

• With the unit in BT mode, press and hold the 

Voice Control Button

 for 2 seconds to activate Siri/Google via your paired smartphone. 

• Once you hear a confirmation tone, speak into the 

Voice Control Microphone

 (next to 

Voice Control Button

) to make your voice 

commands.

Power

ON/OFF

USB Port

Recording

Indicator

MODE

USB

10+/

ECHO

REC

MAS

TER VOLUME

MIC VOLUME

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Pairing

Echo 

Mode

Record

 Mode

Microphone

Volume

Top Projection

Light Show

Front Speaker

Light Show

Repeat / Shuffle

10+/

Navigate Tracks in USB Mode

Master

Volume

Play /

Pause

Reverse Stop Forward

Voice Control 

Microphone

Voice 

Control 

Press to select 

USB Mode or 

Bluetooth Mode

Echo Mode

Press the Echo Button for cool vocal effects! Press repeatedly to cycle 

through 8 different echo modes as you sing through the microphone.

Note:

 Echo Mode is disabled while recording mode is active. Echo 

Mode will automatically resume once recording is stopped.

For best performance, use a high speed 3.1 USB drive       

(not included) when recording audio from this unit. 

Note: Using a lower speed USB drive may cause skipping or 

poor performance of the Bluetooth audio stream. 

Sometimes skipping in recorded music may occur, 

depending on the online streaming speed of your phone.

Limited One-Year Warranty

BACK OF UNIT

FRONT OF UNIT

USING THE MICROPHONE

• Connect the microphone to the Mic Jack 

1 or 2 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. 

Recording to the USB Drive 

Using Bluetooth Mode

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

USB Charging Port

Mic Jack 1 Mic Jack 2

  Line Out

Reset

MIC 1

MIC 2

LINE OUT

LINE IN

RESET

DC 5V

 

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.

Repeat ON

Summary of Contents for iSF-26

Page 1: ...onjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC ID EMO26A IC 986B 26A HVIN iSF 26a There are two 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 You may need to format your flash drive on your PC for example ExFAT format before use In Bluetooth Mode you can stream music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth device ...

Page 2: ...er les fichiers qui y sont stockés Il se peut que vous ayez à formater votre clé flash sur votre PC par exemple au format ExFAT avant de l utiliser En mode Bluetooth vous pouvez diffuser de la musique à partir d un smartphone ou d un autre appareil Bluetooth Remarque Après 15 minutes sans activité audio l unité s éteindra Appuyez sur le bouton Allumer Éteindre pour reprendre la fonction audio Rech...

Page 3: ...rücken Sie die Taste erneut um alle Titel im aktuellen Ordner zu wiederholen Drücken Sie die Taste ein drittes Mal um alle Titel auf dem USB Laufwerk zu wiederholen Drücken Sie die Taste ein viertes Mal um alle Titel auf dem Flash Laufwerk zufällig wiederzugeben Drücken Sie die Taste ein fünftes Mal um Wiederholen Zufallswie dergabe auszuschalten Zeichnen Sie Ihre Darbietung und speichern Sie sie ...

Page 4: ...ming dallo smartphone o da un altro dispositivo Bluetooth Nota dopo 15 minuti di nessuna attività audio l unità si spegne Premere il pulsante di accensione spegnimento per riprendere la funzione audio Ricarica dell unità 1 Collegare il cavo micro USB incluso alla porta di ricarica micro USB sul retro dell unità 2 Collegare lo spinotto USB standard del cavo a una porta USB alimentata su un computer...

Page 5: ...n flashdrive aansluiten op het apparaat om naar uw opgeslagen tracks te luisteren Het kan nodig zijn om uw USB stick te formatteren op uw pv bijvoorbeeld ExFAT formaat voor gebruik U kunt in de Bluetooth modus muziek streamen van uw smartphone of ander Bluetooth apparaat Opmerking Het apparaat zal na 15 minuten zonder audioweergave automatisch uitschakelen Druk op de toets AAN UIT om de audiofunct...

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