The VTech 5510 Singing Sounds Microphone is a handheld toy microphone for children, featuring 15 built-in songs for sing-alongs with or without vocals, Bluetooth connectivity for external music players, voice changer effects, applause sounds, volume control, and automatic shut-off. It supports English voice prompts and is designed for fun, educational play. Below are the key specifications, setup, operation, features, and troubleshooting instructions.
Unpack the microphone and ensure all components are present: one Singing Sounds Microphone, one Instruction Manual. The unit is in Try-Me mode in packaging. To exit, slide the On/Off Switch from ON to OFF and back to ON. For battery installation: Make sure unit is OFF. Loosen screw on battery cover at bottom, insert 3 new 'AA' (AM-3/LR6) batteries following polarity diagram, replace cover and tighten screw. Charge not required; batteries power up to several hours of play. Place away from water and heat sources.
WARNING! All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety. Save these instructions.
The VTech 5510 is a Bluetooth-enabled karaoke microphone toy with built-in speaker, 15 pre-loaded songs, voice amplification, duet mode (vocal on/off), voice changer, applause effects, and volume adjustment. Supports music mode for built-in songs and Bluetooth mode for external devices. Handheld design with buttons: ON/OFF switch, NEXT/PREVIOUS SONG, VOLUME +/-, PLAY/PAUSE, DUET/FUNNY EFFECTS, VOICE CHANGER, APPLAUSE. Expandable via Bluetooth to battery-powered music players.
Applications: Children's sing-along play, voice effects for fun; Educational music toy.
CAUTION! Keep clean with soft damp cloth; avoid direct sunlight, heat, moisture. Do not drop on hard surfaces.
WARNING! Do not use near water; supervise children. Batteries: Insert with correct polarity; do not mix types; remove if unused long-term; do not short-circuit or dispose in fire.
Install batteries as in Preparations. For Bluetooth: Turn ON unit, hold VOICE CHANGER for 3 seconds until prompt. Enable Bluetooth on device, select “VTech 5510 Microphone”, enter voiced PIN. Success prompt confirms. Only connect to battery-powered external music players. No wiring required.
After battery install, slide ON/OFF to ON; speak into mic for amplification via speaker. Test song play: Press NEXT/PREVIOUS, then PLAY/PAUSE. Adjust volume. Verify voice changer and applause work.
Sing along to built-in songs or external music. No storage programming; cycle songs with buttons.
Built-in Songs: 15 nursery rhymes including Row Row Row Your Boat, Humpty Dumpty, Muffin Man, etc. (Full lyrics available in manual PDF).
Adjust via buttons: Volume up/down during use. No menu programming; Bluetooth pairing as setup.
| Setting | Default | Options | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | Medium | Low/Medium/High | Press VOLUME +/- buttons |
| Voice Style | Normal | Funny styles (cycle) | Press VOICE CHANGER |
| Duet Mode | Vocal On | On/Off | Press DUET in music mode |
| Bluetooth | Off | Paired/Disconnected | Hold VOICE CHANGER to pair |
Automatic shut-off: On after idle.
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unit does not turn on | Batteries incorrect or low. | Check polarity; replace with new 'AA' batteries; try new set. |
| No sound from speaker | Volume low or off. | Increase volume with UP button; ensure ON. |
| Songs do not play | Try-Me mode active. | Toggle ON/OFF switch; press PLAY/PAUSE. |
| Bluetooth fails | Pairing issue. | Delete device from list; re-pair with PIN; ensure battery-powered player. |
| No voice amplification | Mic blocked or low battery. | Speak clearly; replace batteries. |
Care: Wipe with damp cloth; store batteries removed if long unused.