VTech Electronics 9148 V.smile motion User Manual

VTech Electronics Limited V.smile motion

User Manual

User’s Manua l
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V.Smile
V-Motion
tm
Active Learning
System!
The V.Smile
V-Motion
tm
Active Learning System is a unique video gaming system
created especially for younger players. With V.Smile
V-Motion
tm
, 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-Motion
tm
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™ Manual
WARNING: 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 l
V.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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
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.
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• 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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
cable to
the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white and red plugs on the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV.
Yellow White Red
User’s Manual
GETTING STARTED
PARENT’S TV TIPS
A Healthy, Balanced “TV Diet”
By Dr. Helen Boehm
Television 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-Motion
tm
Console
V.Smile
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
PLAY GUIDELINES........................... 9
Best results when playing the game ......................................................... 9
Using the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
Wireless Controller ........................... 10
• CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 12
• TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 12
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................ 14
• OTHER INFO ...................................................................................... 15
Disclaimer and Limitation of liabilty
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Children 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-Motion
tm
Active Learning
System Console
Smartridge™
4
Wireless Controller
Wrist Strap
V.LINK
TM
The V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
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 letter
V.LINK
TM
Manual
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INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES
User’s Manual
User’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-Motion
tm
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™ Manual
V-Motion Wireless ControllerV-Motion Wireless Controller
For TVs with a mono audio input:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
cable
to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white or red plug on the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
cable to the white or red audio input terminal on your TV.
Connecting to a VCRConnecting to a VCR
If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
to a VCR.
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
cable to the
yellow video input terminal on your VCR.
- Connect the white and red plugs on the V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your VCR.
V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
Action Learning System on by pressing the ON/
RESTART Button.
1. Keep your V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
must not be
used with this adaptor until the damage has been repaired.
CAUTION-Adequate Space Required
Be 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-Motion
tm
Console and Control-
ler with objects.
• The optimal distance is between 1M to 5M in between V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
Console to put on a metal table or put some metal
material near the console.
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Printed in China
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Using the
V-MOtION
tm
Wireless ControllerUsing the
V-MOtION
tm
Wireless Controller
If desired, put the
V-Motion
tm
Console stand to the front of TV. Then align the center of the
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
tm
Console to Controller)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Note : The
V-Motion
tm
Controller can’t work with V.SMILE
TM
Console.
Using V.Smile®
V-Motion
tm
Wireless Controller
How 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-Motion
tm
Console.
• When the
V-Motion
tm
Wireless Controller sensor signal is blinking stops, connection
is completed.
V-Motion
tm
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 mode
Locate 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 controller
That’s easy! Plug the V.SMILE® Cable joystick jack to the
V-Motion
tm
joystick port
and enjoy your game time!
Note: When
V-Motion
tm
Console connect with cable controller or V.Smile® accessories,
it will occupy Player 1 then RF Controller can only be used as Player 2.
CAUTION
WEAR THE WRIST STRAP WHEN USING THE
V-Motion
tm
CONTROLLER.
• Make sure all players use the wrist strap.
• When sharing the
V-Motion
tm
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-Motion
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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
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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 Strap
Basic operation
Following 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 & holding
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
VTech®
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 USA
Phone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTICE: 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 INFOR
Disclaimer and Limitation of liabilty
Disclaimer and Limitation of liabilty
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PLAY GUIDELINES
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PLAY GUIDELINES
Driving
Tilt up & down. Upward & Backward.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If 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.com
Phone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
Bottom to top.
Tilt right & left.
Shake or waving.

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