VTech v-motion active learning system user manual

User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V-Motion
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Active Learning System!
The V-Motion
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Active Learning System is a brilliant breakthrough gaming console
that combines wireless, motion-activated play, web connectivity and educational gaming
into a system that plugs directly into your TV! Your child will love the wireless action-packed
play that guides them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities.
Included in This PackageIncluded in This Package
• V-Motion
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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 Manual
V-Motiontm Console
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
• Remove the battery cover and insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3
batteries as indicated in the diagram.
• Replace the battery cover and make sure it is secure.
Notice: When the V-Motion
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is running on batteries, you may
see this icon appear on the 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, and
then will turn OFF automatically.
V-Motiontm Wireless Controller
• Make sure the Wireless Controller is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom 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.
Notice: When the
V-Motion
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wireless controller’s battery power
is low, the direction lights will blink for 10-30 minutes, and
then the controller will turn OFF automatically.
VTech® recommends high quality alkaline batteries for best
performance.
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.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
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• 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.
Connecting a TVConnecting a TV
NOTE: Before you connect the V-Motion
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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-Motion
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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-Motion
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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-Motion
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cable to the yellow
video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white and red plugs on the
V-Motion
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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.
CoNTeNTS
• PARENT’S TV TIPS ......................................................................... 1
• INTRODuCTION ............................................................................... 3
Included in this package ............................................................................ 3
• PRODuCT FEATuRES................................................................... 4
V-Motion
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Console
V-Motion
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Wireless Controller
• GETTING STARTED ....................................................................... 5
Battery Installation ..................................................................................... 5
Battery Notice ............................................................................................ 5
AC Adaptor ................................................................................................ 6
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys ..................................................... 6
Connecting to a TV ................................................................................... 6
Connecting to a VCR ................................................................................ 7
To Begin Play ............................................................................................ 7
V-Motiontm Console ........................................................................... 7
Using the V-Motiontm Wireless Controller ................................................... 8
How to Attach the Wrist Strap to the Controller
Connecting to the Console - One-Player Mode
Connecting to the Console - Two-Player Mode
Connect V.SMILE® Accessories or Wired Controllers to
V-Motiontm
• V-Motion
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PLAY GuIDELINES............................................... 9
For Best Results While Playing Games .................................................... 9
Using the
V-Motion
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Wireless Controller ........................................... 10
Using the V.Link
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.................................................................................... 11
• CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 12
• TROuBLE SHOOTING .................................................................. 12
• TECHNICAL SuPPORT ................................................................ 15
• OTHER INFO ...................................................................................... 15
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liabilty
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Control couch potatoes…
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-Motion
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Active Learning System Console Smartridge™
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Wireless Controller
Wrist Strap
V.Link
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The V-Motion
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wireless
controller accommodates both
right- and left-handed players.
Turn the switch on the bottom of
the controller, then turn the center
part of the controller to your desired
position. You will hear a click when
the controller is locked into place.
Parent Letter
Dear Parent,
A VTh®, we know that every year, children are asking to play video gam at younger an d
younger ag. At the same time, we understand the hitation  most parents to pose their
children to the inaropriate content  many popular video gam. How can parents rponsibly
allow their children to play the gam, a nd still educa te and e ntertain them in a healthy,
age-aropriate manner?
Our answer to this qution is V-Mion™ Active Learning System! A big breakthrough for junior
gamers, V-Mion™ tak educational video gaming to a ole new level with a mion-activated
gaming stem that engag bh active minds and bodi.
V-Mion™ plugs direly into the TV to provide kids with a high-th gaming perience using
thrilling, age-aropriate learning gam and a mion-activated, intuitive wirel controller.
e V-Mion™ Active Learning System engag childre n with two mod  play: the Learning
Adventure - an citing ploratory journ in ich learning concepts are seamlsly integrated,
and the Learning Zone - a seri  gam digned to focus on spific skills in a fun, engaging
way. Each Smartridge™ game encourag active gaming ile giving kids’ minds a workout, too,
as th learn basic math, reading, science, spelling and more.
In addition to the action-packed Smartridge™ game play, the V-Mion™ includ the V.Link™ (USB
drive) that connes kids to VTh®’s sure online site to unlock bonus gam and track their scor
against her gamers.
At VTh®, we are proud to provide parents with a much-needed solution to the video game dilemma,
as well as anher innovative way for children to learn ile having fun. We thank you for trusting
VTh® with the important job  helping your child plore a new world  learning!
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice Prident, Marking
Vth Eleronics, NA
To learn more about the V-Mion™ Active Learning System™ and her VTh® ts, visit
www.vthkids.com
4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3
batteries
3 X1.5V AAA AM 4 /
LR 03 batteries
V-MOtION
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Wireless Console V-MOtION
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Wireless Console
INTroduCTIoN ProduCT FeATureS
User’s Manual
user’s Manual
• Storage Compartment
Stores up to nine Smartridges™.
• Smartridge™ Slot
Insert a Smartridge™. The Smartridge™
should lock into place.
• Wireless Controller Signal Receiver
Light will turn on when it’s receiving a
signal from a wireless controller.
• Wired Controller Port
Pull down the rubber door and plug in a
wired V.SMILE® controller or accessory
(sold separately).
• Battery Compartment
Please see page 6.
• AV Cable
Connects to TV or VCR. Please see pages 6 & 7.
• Power Jack
Please 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. If you press
the ON/RESTART Button while playing a game,
the game will start over from the beginning.
• Microphone Port
Connects to a microphone (sold separately).
• V.Link™ Port
Insert a V.Link™ to download your game scores.
Please see page 11 for more V.Link™ information.
• Direction Lights
Lights turn on to indicate when the controller
is moving up, down, left or right.
• HELP Button
Press this button to hear helpful hints in
certain games.
• Joystick
• 4 Color Buttons
Use these buttons to choose
answers in certain activities, or to
preform certain game actions.
• OFF/Player 1/Player 2 Switch
Move this switch to turn the controller OFF
or to assign Player 1 or Player 2 to the
controller. Be sure to turn the controller
OFF when it’s not in use. Please see
pages 8-11 for more information.
• Wrist Strap Attachment
Attach wrist strap here. Please see page 8
for more information.
• Wrist Strap
• Motion Sensor Signal
Light turns on when controller is
connected to the V-Motion
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console.
• Enter Button
Press this button to make a choice,
or to perform certain game actions.
• Battery Compartment
Please 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
Battery InstallationBattery Installation
V-MOtION
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Wireless Controller V-MOtION
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Wireless Controller
V.Link
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Manual
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