DIGITAL MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW Instruction Manual

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. This product is Class I construction and shall be connected directly to a GFCI outlet. The main plug of this product is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible and operable.

SAFETY RELATED GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

WARNING Is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD―Intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

AC ONLY

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RATING:AC 120V 60Hz,3.5A,420W MAX.

DESCRIPTIONThank you for purchasing the MR. CHRISTMAS DIGITAL MUSICAL LIGHTS AND SOUNDS.

Total capacity is 420 watts

WARNING

INSTALLATIONNote: If you have not yet assembled your lighting, it may be useful to check your light strings before assembly to identify missing/faulty bulbs.

1. BEFORE INSTALATION: Consider how to best set-up your light show…

The Concept

Your DIGITAL MUSICAL LIGHTS AND SOUNDS will allow you to set up an exciting holiday light show. Your light strings and light sculptures are plugged directly into the and will back receptacle

respond to the music played.

Capacity The total capacity of the DIGITAL MUSICAL LIGHTS AND SOUNDS is 420 Watts. Please refer to

the packaging, instruction manual or the warning tags on your holiday lighting for the exact wattage of each item being plugged into the unit. DO NOT exceed 420 watts. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.

Lighting “Action”

This product delivers an exciting light show by directly plugging your light strings or sculptures into it’s receptacle. It offers different levels of lighting “action” when the unit is in mode FLASHING

(lights flash and dance to the rhythm of the music).

OPERATION 1. Place your DIGITAL AND MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW on level surface and plug the power cord

into a power outlet.

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USER SERVICING INSTRUCTION CONNECTING LIGHT STRINGS The wattage (W) rating of a light string can be f

a light string that does not have a wattage (W) rating , calculate the wattage as follows: Multiply the current ( A), which is on the light string tag by 120. For example:For a light string rated 120V,60Hz,0.2A,0.2X120=24 watts add the wattage of each lighting string together for a total of 420 Watts

The unit allows you to synchronize your lights to the rhythm of your own music or 20 pre-loaded holiday favor.

or less.Do not exceed 420 Watts.

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90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Mr. Christmas Incorporated warrants to the original consumer/purchaser of the DIGITAL MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. Any liability of Mr. Christmas under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge if the item is returned with shipping charges prepaid together with proof of date-of-purchase, name and mailing address of the original consumer/purchaser and a description of the defect. Please call warranty service at 1-800-4MR-XMAS for a claim number and instructions on how and where to return the item.

Mr. Christmas shall not be liable for any other damages or loss. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the limitation or exclusion may not be applicable to certain consumers/purchasers.

This warranty does not cover defects caused by damage in transit, abuse, accident, negligence or repairs made by others. This warranty gives the consumer/purchaser specific legal rights. The consumer/purchaser may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not use seasonal products outdoors unless marked suitable for indoor and outdoor use. When products are used in outdoor applications, connect the product to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting (GFCI) outlet. If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician for proper installation.

3. This seasonal use product is not intended for permanent installation or use. 4. Do not mount or place near gas or electric heaters, fireplaces, candles or other similar sources of

heat.5. Do not secure the wiring of the product with staples or nails, or place on sharp hooks or nails. 6. Do not let lamps rest on the supply cord or on any wire. 7. Unplug the product when leaving the house, or when retiring for the night, or if left unattended. 8. This is an electric product - not a toy! To avoid risk of fire, burns, personal injury and electric shock

it should not be played with or placed where small children can reach it. 9. Do not use this product for other than its intended use. 10. Do not hang ornaments or other objects from cord, wire, or light string. 11. Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords as this may damage the wire

insulation.12. Do not cover the product with cloth, paper or any material not part of the product when in use. 13. This product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a feature to reduce the risk of

electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not alter or replace the plug.

14. This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet. Also unplug any additional strings or products that may be attached to the product. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present and the product should be discarded.

15. Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or provided with the product.

16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSUSE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS 1. When the product is placed on a live tree, the tree should be well maintained and fresh. Do not place

on live trees in which the needles are brown or break off easily. Keep the tree holder filled with water.

2. If the product is placed on a tree, the tree should be well secured and stable. 3. Before using or reusing, inspect product carefully. Discard any products that have cut, damaged, or

frayed wire insulation or cords, cracks in the lampholders or enclosures, loose connections, or exposed copper wire.

4. When storing the product, carefully remove the product from wherever it is placed, including trees, branches, or bushes, to avoid any undue strain or stress on the product conductors, connections, and wires.

5. When not in use, store neatly in a cool, dry location protected from sunlight. 2

TROUBLESHOOTINGYour DIGITAL AND MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW has been designed to give many seasons of trouble free operation. In the event that a problem does occur, please refer to the following chart for suggested solutions.

Problem Likely Cause Solution

No power Make sure the main power cord is plugged into a working outlet.

No lighting effect No music

Overloading caused by connecting light strings or decorative lighting outfits over the rating max 420 watts, fuse burnt out

Replace the fuse (follow the procedure as outlined in the fuse replacement section in this manual).

No lighting effect, but music plays

1. Light string problem

2. MODE switch is turned to OFF

a) Make sure the light string plug is plugged into the unit receptacle.

b) Remove light string(s) from unit and plug directly into a power source to see if they light up. If they do not, check for missing or broken bulbs.

c) Check for blown fuse in light string plug, and replace if damaged

d) Check to see if fuse in unit is damaged. If it is, replace with spare fuse (provided). Refer to FUSE REPLACEMENT section in this user manual. .

Turn the MODE Switch to FLASHING/STEADY

Lighting effect not as desired

Mode switch on wrong setting Adjust mode switch. See OPERATION section, p

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2. To turn on the unit, press the POWER button to ON.

3. To adjust the volume, turn the VOLUME dial to your desired loudness.

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Move the SONG SELECT switch to Christmas Carols to hear the Pre-loaded songs.

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CAUTION: BEFORE REPLACING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD FROM THE POWER SOURCE

RISK OF FIRE. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed.

Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged. 1. Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. 2. Open fuse cover. Slide open fuse access cover on top of attachment plug towards blades 3. Remove fuse carefully. Turn fuseholder over to remove fuse. 4. Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse (provided with product). 5. Close fuse cover. Slide closed the fuse access cover on top of attachment plug.

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You can also play your own songs from your MP3 by switching to MP3 AUDIO IN.

5. To play the MP3 with your DIGITAL AND MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW, plug the MP3 output plug to

the jack on the back of the unit, then turn the SONG SELECT switch to MP3 AUDIO IN

6. The MODE switch allows you to choose different lighting effects:

STEADY: Keep light sets steady on (no flashing)

FLASHING: Light sets flash simultaneously to the rhythm of the music

OFF: No light

FUSE REPLACEMENT

Your DIGITAL AND MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW comes with one spare fuse to replace a burnt-out fuse in the unit. Be sure to replace the a burnt-out fuse with a fuse of the same rating: 5A 125V UL listed fuse.