VTech Electronics 9148 V.smile motion User Manual

VTech Electronics Limited V.smile motion

User Manual

User’s Manua lThank you for purchasing the VTech® V.Smile V-Motiontm Active Learning System!The V.Smile V-Motiontm Active Learning System is a unique video gaming system created especially for younger players. With V.Smile V-Motiontm, children can take off on wonderful journeys to a variety of places such as an amusement park, a cartoon world, or even a magical fairy tale land. As they explore these worlds, children absorb learning concepts through creative gaming and adventure play. Each game universe features child-directed play and hidden surprises, so that the adventure is never the same twice!The package contentsThe package contents• V.Smile® V-Motiontm Active Learning System console and User’s Manual• One Wireless Controller• One Wrist Strap• One V.LINK™ and V.LINK™ Manual• One Smartridge™ and Smartridge™ ManualWARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.User’s Manua lV.Smile® V-Motiontm Console• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.• Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.• Remove the battery cover and insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3 batteries as indicated in the diagram.• Make sure battery cover is securely.Notice: When the V.Smile® V-Motiontm is running on batteries, you may see this icon appear on right upper corner of screen. This indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon. Battery time remaining once the icon first appears is approximately 10-30 minutes, depending on the type of batteries in use. After that, the console will show the low battery icon for 5 seconds as indicated in the diagram, for 5 seconds, and then will turn OFF automatically.V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless Controller• Make sure the Wireless Controller is turned OFF.• Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.• Remove the screw of the battery cover with a screwdriver or a coin, and insert 3 x 1.5V AAA AM4/LR03 batteries as indicated in the diagram.• Make sure battery cover is securely attached with screws.Notice: When the V.Smile V-Motiontm Wireless Controller is low battery life and 4 direction LED on the controller will blink around 10-30 mintues then will turn OFF automatically. VTech® recommends high quality alkaline batteries for best performance and longevity of battery.Battery NoticeBattery Notice• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH).• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended period of time. • Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.l• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.AC AdaptorAC Adaptor • Use a VTech® 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor or a standard AC/DC adaptor with equivalent specification. • Make sure the unit is turned OFF.• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the unit.• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor. Standard Guidelines for Adaptor ToysStandard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.• The transformer is not a toy.• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.• Never use more than one adaptor.• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.NOTE: Before you connect the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Active Learning System to a TV, check to make sure that the unit is working. Once you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light (ON/RESTART Button) should glow. If the ON/RESTART Button does not glow, check to see that the adaptor is connected correctly, or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are not installed correctly, the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Active Learning System will not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that your TV and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections.Connect the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Active Learning System to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set.For TVs with stereo audio inputs:- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.- Connect the white and red plugs on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV.Yellow White RedUser’s ManualGETTING STARTEDPARENT’S TV TIPSA Healthy, Balanced “TV Diet”By Dr. Helen BoehmTelevision was long considered the “uninvited” guest in American households. However, today many realistic and caring parents are partnering with television to create electronic classrooms -- right in their own living rooms. They are no longer asking if children should watch TV but, rather, which programs and on-screen activities should be part of their children’s TV intake. The same balanced and structured approach to developing healthy eating habits translates to watching less, different and better television! This “TV diet” gives families a menu for regulating children’s viewing, choosing “healthy” program content and reducing the quantity and potency of television consumed. So, what does a healthy, balanced “TV diet” look like? A well-balanced diet is best… Consider a healthy mixture of age-appropriate programming and activities that educate, engage and entertain! A variety of viewing and interactive experiences can turn a TV screen into an electronic classroom for learning and fun.Trim the fat… It is important to reduce children’s sedentary behavior and eliminate unhealthy programs that contain violent, aggressive or disrespectful behaviors. Move out of the candy store… Parents are children’s first teachers and their most powerful role models. It is difficult to improve children’s viewing when parents are modeling other TV viewing behaviors. Consider adapting your own TV habits as a healthy example for your child. Plan menus and season to taste… Whenever possible, eliminate channel surfing and encourage the viewing of specific, pre-selected shows. The PG-TV ratings help parents make more informed selections that take into account the content and age-appropriateness of programs. For example, Y-7 shows are designed for children 7 and older who can distinguish between fact and fantasy. A TV-Y7-FV rating indicates that “fantasy violence” is present in an episode of an animated program.Control couch potatoes…CONTENTS• PARENT’S TV TIPS ......................................................................... 1• INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 3 The Package contents .............................................................................. 3• PRODUCT FEATURES................................................................... 4 V.Smile V-Motiontm Console V.Smile V-Motiontm Wireless Controller • GETTING STARTED ....................................................................... 5 Battery Installation ..................................................................................... 5 Battery Notice ............................................................................................ 6 AC Adaptor ................................................................................................ 6 Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys ..................................................... 6 Connecting to a TV ................................................................................... 6 Connecting to a VCR ................................................................................ 7 To Begin Play ............................................................................................ 7 V.Smile® V-Motiontm Console .............................................................. 8 Using V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless Controller .......................................... 8 How to attach wrist strap to Controller? 1 Player mode 2 Player mode Connect V.SMILE accessories or V.SMILE cable controller • V.Smile® V-Motiontm PLAY GUIDELINES........................... 9 Best results when playing the game ......................................................... 9 Using the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless Controller ........................... 10 • CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 12 • TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 12 • TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................ 14 • OTHER INFO ...................................................................................... 15 Disclaimer and Limitation of liabilty12356Children benefit from participation in movement, fitness activities and sports. These bodily actions are not only important for a child’s physical growth and development but also to monitor their emotional stability, social skills and obesity. Limit sedentary screen time and blend physical and mental pursuits, like active on-screen games and video activities, into the TV mix. Starvation diets don’t work…Many parents have found that restricting all TV time is an impractical long-term strategy. It is possible, however, to set realistic limits that are welcomed by both parent and child! Make viewing a choice and not a habit. Eliminate some TV time by setting a few basic rules, such as restricting television during meals or before the day’s homework is completed. News fast…The realism of TV news can be overwhelming and scary for young children and reinforces their profound safety concerns. Exposure to TV news images, particularly without a context for scenes of terrible suffering, can cause vivid and long lasting fears.Food for thought…Whenever possible, connect viewing with learning. Many programs and characters are based on books and many on-screen subjects -- from geography to sports -- can inspire a lifelong interest in reading. Choose age-appropriate video activities that encourage interaction and challenge critical thinking. Dr. Helen Boehm is the author of The Right Toys, Fearless Parenting and many magazine articles on parenting and responsible children’s media. A distinguished psychologist and nationally known authority on children’s development, play, and media, Dr. Boehm headed Public Responsibility and Network Standards at MTV/Nickelodeon and was Vice President of the Fox Children’s Network.V.Smile V-Motiontm Active Learning System ConsoleSmartridge™4Wireless ControllerWrist StrapV.LINKTMThe V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless Controller accommodates both right- and left-handed players. Release the lock and turn the func-tion button panel ( center part of the joystick) around to the other side until you hear a locking sound.Parent letterV.LINKTM ManualDer Pr,A VT®,  n th vry er, clr r ng t lay id gm  ngr n ngr ag. A t sm m,  ndrtn t ti   rts t p tr clr t t nrit ct  ny lr id gm. H c rts ply l tr clr t lay t gm, n  euct n trt t   ethy, ag-rit nr? 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W th  r ng VT® t t prt b  ng r cl lr   rl  lerng!Sncrly,Ji FzgrlVc Prid, Mrkng Vt Elers, NATo learn more about the V-Motion Active Learning System™ and other VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.comINTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURESUser’s ManualUser’s Manual• Storage compartment You can store up to nine Smartridges™ inside here when they are not in use. • Smartridge™ slot For inserting a Smartridge™ and make sure it should lock into place. (can play both V.Smile® V-Motiontm Smart-ridge™ & V.Smile® Smartridge™).• Wireless Contoller signal Lights turn on when receive the data from Wireless Controller.• Joystick Port Open the rubber door and plug the cable joystick into this port ( Cable joystick is sold separated ).• Battery compartment See page 6. • AV cable Connects to TV or VCR. See page 6 & 7. • Power jack See page 6. • Off button Press this button to turn the unit OFF . Always do this before removing a Smartridge™.• ON / RESTART button Press this button to turn the unit on ON/RE-START Button while playing a game, the game will start over from the beginning.• Microphone Port Connects to the Microphone ( sold separated ).• V.Link™ Port For inserting a V.Link.• 4 Direction signal Light turns on and indicate up, left, down & right direction. • HELP Button Press this button to hear helpful hints in certain games.• Joystick• 4 Color Button Use these buttons to choose answers in certain activities, or to preform certain game actions.• Wireless Controller OFF/ON-Player 1/Player 2 Button Switch this button choose Off / ON - Player 1 / Player 2. Details operation please refer to page 8-11.• Wrist Band Attachment See page 8.• Wrist Band • Motion sensor signal Light turns on when connected with Console.• Enter Button Press this button to make a choice, or to perform certain game actions. Resume power when unit auto power off.• Battery Compartment See page 5.• LEARNING ZONE Button Press this button to enter the Learning Zone play mode.• EXIT Button Press this button to exit or pause a game.Smartridge™ ManualV-Motion Wireless ControllerV-Motion Wireless Controller
For TVs with a mono audio input:- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.- Connect the white or red plug on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the white or red audio input terminal on your TV.Connecting to a VCRConnecting to a VCRIf there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect V.Smile® V-Motiontm to a VCR.- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the yellow video input terminal on your VCR.- Connect the white and red plugs on the V.Smile® V-Motiontm cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your VCR.V.Smile® V-Motiontm Console• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.• Insert a Smartridge™ into the Smartridge™ slot on the front of the main unit. The Smartridge™ should lock into place. Please use care when removing the Smartridge™ from the slot.• Turn on the TV.• Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V.Smile® V-Motiontm is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV to “video” mode; however, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV or VCR manual for further details.• Turn the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Action Learning System on by pressing the ON/RESTART Button.1. Keep your V.Smile® V-Motiontm clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives.2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.5. Always keep the V.Smile® V-Motiontm away from water.6. The AC adaptor should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the V.Smile® V-Motiontm must not be used with this adaptor until the damage has been repaired.CAUTION-Adequate Space RequiredBe sure you have enough space around you during game play. To avoid injury or damage, make sure other people or objects are not within your range of motion.For best operation , play directly in front of the TV.• For best operation, put the console in front of the TV and facing it directly.• Avoid blocking the signal between the V.Smile® V-Motiontm Console and Control-ler with objects.• The optimal distance is between 1M to 5M in between V.Smile® V-Motiontm Con-sole and Wireless Controller.• Avoid bright light sources, including sunlight, behind or near TV, shining towards the remote, bluetooth devices or reflecting off of the screen.• Avoid sources of bluetooth in the gameplay area such as electric, propane or kero-send heaters, flames from fireplaces or candle, and stoves or other sources of heat.• Avoid V.Smile® V-Motiontm Console to put on a metal table or put some metal material near the console.2008 © VTechPrinted in China 91-0xxxxx-Using the V-MOtIONtm Wireless ControllerUsing the V-MOtIONtm Wireless ControllerIf desired, put the V-Motiontm Console stand to the front of TV. Then align the center of the V-Motiontm Console with the center of TV. Make sure all players use the wrist strap and hold the Wireless Controller by both hand. Recommended distance : 1M to 5M (from V.Smile® V-Motiontm Console to Controller)7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Note : The V-Motiontm Controller can’t work with V.SMILE TM Console.Using V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless ControllerHow to attach wrist strap to Controller?• Locate the wrist strap attachment on the back of Controller. Attached the wrist strap through the hole.• Place your hand through the wrist strap. Hold the remote firmly in your.1 Player mode• Locate the Off/ON - Player 1/Player 2 button on the back of the contorller and then turned it ON - Player 1 mode.• Locate the Motion sensor signal and make sure it is facing directly to the V-Motiontm Console. • When the V-Motiontm Wireless Controller sensor signal is blinking stops, connection is completed. V-Motiontm Console Wireless Controller signal will be on in the same time. Let’s play!• Switch off the Controller when it is not in used.2 Players modeLocate the Off/ON - Player 1/Player 2 button on the back of the contorller. One of the Wireless Controller switch the button to ON - PLAYER 1 mode and select PLAYER 2 for the second player.Connect V.SMILE® accessories or V.SMILE® cable controllerThat’s easy! Plug the V.SMILE® Cable joystick jack to the V-Motiontm joystick port and enjoy your game time!Note: When V-Motiontm Console connect with cable controller or V.Smile® accessories, it will occupy Player 1 then RF Controller can only be used as Player 2.CAUTIONWEAR THE WRIST STRAP WHEN USING THE V-Motiontm CONTROLLER.• Make sure all players use the wrist strap.• When sharing the V-Motiontm CONTROLLER between multiple players, make sure each persons use the wrist strap properly.• Wearing the wrist strap will prevent you from accidentally dropping or throwing the remote during game play, which could damage the remote or surrounding objects, or cause injury to other people.ALLOW ADEQUATE ROOM AROUND YOU DURING GAME PLAY• Adequate and enough spacing required. Stay at least 3 meter away from the television.• As you may move around during game play, make sure objects and other people are out of your range of movement or arm motion to prevent damage or injury.DO NOT LET GO OF THE V-Motiontm CONTROLLER DURING GAME PLAY• Read the Instruction booklet for the game you are playing and follow all game control instructions for correct use of the V-Motiontm CONTROLLER or accessory controllers.• Hold the controller securely and avoid excessive motion, as it may cause you to let go of the controller and may break the wrist strap.• If your hands become moist, stop and dry your hands.CAUTION : Use the Wrist StrapBasic operationFollowing is the basic operation configuration. Depending on the game, the operate will be vary. Read the Smartridge manual for the game you are playing and following its requirement.Point & holdingYellow White RedCARE & MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTINGVTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.Company: VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USAPhone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in CanadaNOTICE: 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.Caution : changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.OTHER INFORDisclaimer and Limitation of liabiltyDisclaimer and Limitation of liabiltyV-MOtIONtm PLAY GUIDELINESV-MOtIONtm PLAY GUIDELINESDrivingTilt up & down. Upward & Backward.15TECHNICAL SUPPORTIf you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you.Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below:• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product).• The actual problem you are experiencing.• The actions you took right before the problem occurred.Internet : www.vtechkids.comPhone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in CanadaBottom to top.Tilt right & left.Shake or waving.

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