VTech 80-078850 - V.Motion Active Learning System User Manual

Parent Letter
Dear Parent,
A 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 parents responsibly
allow their children to play these games, and still educate and entertain them in a healthy,
age-appropriate manner?
Our answer to this question is V-Motion™ Active Learning System! A big breakthrough for junior
gamers, V-Motion™ takes educational video gaming to a whole new level with a motion-activated
gaming system that engages both active minds and bodies.
V-Motion™ plugs directly into the TV to provide kids with a high-tech gaming experience using
thrilling, age-appropriate learning games and a motion-activated, intuitive wireless controller.
The V-Motion™ Active Learning System engages children with two modes of play: the Learning
Adventure - an exciting exploratory journey in which learning concepts are seamlessly integrated,
and the Learning Zone - a series of games designed to focus on specific skills in a fun, engaging
way. Each Smartridge™ game encourages active gaming while giving kids' minds a workout, too,
as they learn basic math, reading, science, spelling and more.
In addition to the action-packed Smartridge™ game play, the V-Motion™ includes the V.Link™ (USB
drive) that connects kids to VTech®' s secure online site to unlock bonus games and track their scores
against other gamers.
At VTech®, we are proud to provide parents with a much-needed solution to the video game dilemma,
as well as another innovative way for children to learn while having fun. We thank you for trusting
VTech® with the important job of helping your child explore a new world of learning!
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
Vtech Electronics, NA
To learn more about the V-Motion™ Active Learning System™ and other VTech® toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com
Us er's M an ua l
CoNTeNTS PAreNT'S TV TIPS
• PARENT'S TV TIPS A Healthy, Balanced "TV Diet"
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• INTRODuCTION ............................................................................... 3
By Dr. Helen Boehm
Included in this package ............................................................................ 3
Television was long considered the "uninvited" guest in American households. However,
• PRODuCT FEATuRES ................................................................... 4 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
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watch TV but, rather, which programs and on-screen activities should be part of their
children's TV intake.
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• GETTING STARTED The same balanced and structured approach to developing healthy eating habits translates
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to watching less, different and better television! This "TV diet" gives families a menu for
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regulating children's viewing, choosing "healthy" program content and reducing the quantity
and potency of television consumed.
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AC Adaptor ................................................................................................ 6 So, what does a healthy, balanced "TV diet" look like?
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys ..................................................... 6
A well-balanced diet is best...
Connecting to a TV ................................................................................... 6
Connecting to a VCR ................................................................................ 7 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
To Begin Play ............................................................................................ 7
screen into an electronic classroom for learning and fun.
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Trim the fat...
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How to Attach the Wrist Strap to the Controller
It is important to reduce children's sedentary behavior and eliminate unhealthy programs
Connecting to the Console - One-Player Mode
that contain violent, aggressive or disrespectful behaviors.
Connecting to the Console - Two-Player Mode
Connect V.SMILE ® Move out of the candy store...
Accessories or Wired Controllers to V-Motion tm
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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.
For Best Results While Playing Games .................................................... 9
Consider adapting your own TV habits as a healthy example for your child.
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Using the V.Link .................................................................................... 11 Plan menus and season to taste...
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• CARE & MAINTENANCE Whenever possible, eliminate channel surfing and encourage the viewing of specific,
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pre-selected shows. The PG-TV ratings help parents make more informed selections
• TROuBLE SHOOTING that take into account the content and age-appropriateness of programs. For example,
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Y-7 shows are designed for children 7 and older who can distinguish between fact and
• TECHNICAL SuPPORT fantasy. A TV-Y7-FV rating indicates that "fantasy violence" is present in an episode of
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an animated program.
• OTHER INFO
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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liabilty
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Control couch potatoes...
INTroduCTIoN
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 ®
Thank you for purchasing the VTech V-Motion tm Active Learning System!
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 The V-Motion tm Active Learning System is a brilliant breakthrough gaming console
activities, into the TV mix. 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
Starvation diets don't work... play that guides them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities.
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.
4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3 3 X1.5V AAA AM 4 /
batteries LR 03 batteries
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... V-Motion tm Active Learning System Console Smartridge ™ Manual Smartridge ™
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.
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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. u ser 's Manual
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U s e r ' s M a n u a l
Included in This Package Included in This Package
• 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.
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ProduCT FeATureS
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• AV Cable
Connects to TV or VCR. Please see pages 6 & 7.
• Storage Compartment
Stores up to nine Smartridges™.
• Power Jack
Please see page 6.
• Smartridge™ Slot
Insert a Smartridge™. The Smartridge™
should lock into place. • OFF Button
Press this button to turn the unit OFF.
Always do this before removing a Smartridge™.
• Wireless Controller Signal Receiver
Light will turn on when it's receiving a • ON/RESTART Button
signal from a wireless controller.
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.
• Wired Controller Port
• Microphone Port
Pull down the rubber door and plug in a
Connects to a microphone (sold separately).
wired V.SMILE ® controller or accessory
(sold separately).
• V.Link™ Port
Insert a V.Link™ to download your game scores.
• Battery Compartment
Please see page 11 for more V.Link™ information.
Please see page 6.
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• Motion Sensor Signal
• HELP Button
Light turns on when controller is
Press this button to hear helpful hints in connected to the V-Motion tm
certain games.
console.
• LEARNING ZONE Button
Press this button to enter the Learning • Enter Button
Zone play mode. Press this button to make a choice,
or to perform certain game actions.
• EXIT Button
Press this button to exit or pause a game.
• Joystick
• Direction Lights
• 4 Color Buttons
Lights turn on to indicate when the controller
is moving up, down, left or right. Use these buttons to choose
answers in certain activities, or to
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• OFF/Player 1/Player 2 Switch
preform certain game actions. controller accommodates both
Move this switch to turn the controller OFF
right- and left-handed players.
or to assign Player 1 or Player 2 to the
Turn the switch on the bottom of
controller. Be sure to turn the controller
the controller, then turn the center
OFF when it's not in use. Please see
pages 8-11 for more information. • Battery Compartment part of the controller to your desired
position. You will hear a click when
• Wrist Strap Attachment Please see page 5.
the controller is locked into place.
Attach wrist strap here. Please see page 8
for more information.
• Wrist Strap
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• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
GeTTING STArTed
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Battery Installation Battery Installation
AC Adaptor AC Adaptor
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• Use a VTech ®
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor or a standard AC/DC adaptor
with equivalent specification.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Remove the battery cover and insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3
• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the unit.
batteries as indicated in the diagram.
• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.
• Replace the battery cover and make sure it is secure.
NOTE:
The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going to
Notice: When the V-Motion tm is running on batteries, you may
be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
see this icon appear on the screen. This indicates that
battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys
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
• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
battery icon for 5 seconds as indicated in the diagram, and
• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.
then will turn OFF automatically.
• The transformer is not a toy.
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• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.
• Make sure the Wireless Controller is turned OFF.
• Never use more than one adaptor.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.
• 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
Connecting a TV Connecting a TV
diagram.
• Make sure battery cover is securely attached.
Notice: When the V-Motion tm wireless controller's battery power NOTE: Before you connect the 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
is low, the direction lights will blink for 10-30 minutes, and
then the controller will turn OFF automatically. 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
VTech ® recommends high quality alkaline batteries for best
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performance.
Active Learning System will not function and damage to
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the unit could result. Make sure that your TV and the unit are turned OFF before
Battery Notice Battery Notice
you begin making connections.
Connect the V-Motion tm Active Learning System to your TV or monitor by plugging
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
your TV set.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(Ni-Cd or Ni-MH). For TVs with stereo audio inputs:
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended
- Connect the yellow plug on the cable to the yellow
period of time. V-Motion tm
video input terminal on your TV.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V-Motion tm cable to the
white and red audio input terminals on your TV.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
Yellow White Red
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