User manual VTECH V.SMILE TV LEARNING SYSTEM

[. . . ] User's Man ua l Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know that every year, children are asking to play video games at younger and younger ages. At the same time, we understand the hesitation of most parents to expose their children to the inappropriate content of many popular video games. How can you feel confident in allowing your childen to play these games, and still educate and entertain them in a healthy, ageappropriate manner?Our solution to this on-going debate is the V. SmileTM TV Learning System ­ a unique video game system created especially for children aged 3 to 7. [. . . ] · 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 Toys · The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old. · Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy. · Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid. · Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time. · Never use more than one adaptor. CONNECTING TO A TV NOTE: Before you connect the V. SmileTM TV 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 Button) should glow. If the ON 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. SmileTM TV 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. SmileTM TV 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. SmileTM cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V. SmileTM cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV. INSTRUCTIONS 6 For TVs with a mono audio input: - Connect the yellow plug on the V. SmileTM cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white or red plug on the V. SmileTM cable to the white or red audio input terminal on your TV. CONNECTING TO A VCR If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect V. SmileTM to a VCR. INSTRUCTIONS - Connect the yellow plug on the V. SmileTM cable to the yellow video input terminal on your VCR. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V. SmileTM cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your VCR. CONNECTING THE JOYSTICK Plug the joystick into the PLAYER 1 joystick port located on the front panel of the main unit. TO BEGIN PLAY · Make sure the unit is turned OFF. · Insert a SmartridgeTM into the SmartridgeTM slot on the front of the main unit. The SmartridgeTM should lock into place. Please use care when removing the SmartridgeTM from the slot. · Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V. SmileTM is connected. [. . . ] 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 1-800-267-7377 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. [. . . ]