The VTech Singing Sounds Microphone is an interactive toy designed for children to sing along to 15 built-in songs with or without the vocal track. It allows connection to a personal battery-powered external music player via Bluetooth for playing favorite songs. Users can enjoy 5 funny voice effects, applause sound effects, and amplified voice through the built-in speaker. It supports English voice prompts and is designed for fun, educational play from birth to 10 years. 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. Remove packaging locks by rotating 90 degrees anticlockwise and pulling out. The unit is in Try-Me mode in packaging. To exit, slide the On/Off Switch from ON to OFF and back to ON. Discard all packing materials for child safety. For battery installation: Make sure unit is OFF. Locate battery cover on back, loosen screw with screwdriver, insert 3 new 'AAA' (LR03/AM-4) batteries following polarity diagram, replace cover and tighten screw. New alkaline recommended for maximum performance. 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. Adult assembly required. Save these instructions.
The VTech Singing Sounds Microphone is a Bluetooth-enabled karaoke microphone toy with built-in speaker, 15 pre-loaded songs, voice amplification, vocal drop-out for karaoke, 5 funny voice effects, applause effects, and volume adjustment. Lights change color with voice input; Bluetooth light indicates connection. Supports music mode for built-in songs and Bluetooth mode for external devices. Handheld design with buttons: ON/OFF switch, PLAY/PAUSE, NEXT/PREVIOUS SONG, DUET/FUNNY EFFECTS, VOLUME +/-, VOICE CHANGER, APPLAUSE, BLUETOOTH. Stimulates interest in sounds, colors, textures; supports language and imagination development.
Applications: Children's sing-along play, voice effects for fun; Educational music toy for ages birth-10.
CAUTION! Adult supervision required. Keep clean with soft damp cloth; avoid direct sunlight, heat, moisture. Do not drop on hard surfaces.
WARNING! Do not use near water; batteries: Insert with correct polarity; do not mix types or old/new; remove if unused long-term; do not short-circuit or dispose in fire. For rechargeable: Charge under supervision, do not charge non-rechargeable. Dispose responsibly at collection points.
Install batteries as in Preparations. For Bluetooth: Turn ON unit, hold Bluetooth Button for several seconds until light flashes. Enable Bluetooth on device, select “VTech 5510 Microphone”, enter voiced PIN. Confirmation prompt and light on. 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 with lights changing color. Test song play: Press PLAY/PAUSE. Adjust volume with +/- buttons. Verify voice changer (5 effects) and applause work. Test Bluetooth if connected.
Sing along to built-in songs or external music. No storage programming; cycle songs with buttons.
Built-in Songs: 15 sing-along songs including BINGO, London Bridge, Muffin Man, One Man Went to Mow a Meadow, Skip to My Lou, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Looby Loo, Wheels on the Bus, Polly Put the Kettle On, A-Tisket A-Tasket, Hey Diddle Diddle, Hot Cross Buns, Aiken Drum, Mulberry Bush, Old MacDonald. (Full lyrics available in manual PDF).
Adjust via buttons: Volume +/- during use. Bluetooth pairing as setup. Automatic shut-off after inactivity.
| Setting | Default | Options | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | Medium | Low/Medium/High | Press VOLUME +/- buttons |
| Voice Style | Normal | 5 funny styles | Press VOICE CHANGER |
| Duet Mode | Vocal On | On/Off | Press DUET in music mode |
| Bluetooth | Off | Paired/Disconnected | Hold BLUETOOTH button to pair |
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unit does not turn on | Batteries incorrect or low. | Check polarity; replace with new 'AAA' batteries; turn OFF, remove, wait, reinstall. |
| No sound from speaker | Volume low or off. | Increase volume with + 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 within 3m. |
| No voice amplification | Mic blocked or low battery. | Speak clearly; replace batteries; red light flashes for low battery. |
| General malfunction | Power issue. | Turn OFF, remove batteries, wait few minutes, reinstall new batteries. |
Care: Wipe with damp cloth; store batteries removed if long unused.