Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price Star Station L3182
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L3182 Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference, as it contains important information. Requires four “A” (LR6) and six “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries (not included) for operation. An adult must install batteries and set-up this system for use. Tool required for battery installation: Phillips screwdriver (not included).
Battery Installation Base Unit • Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the base unit. • Loosen the screw in the Hint: We recommend battery compartment door using alkaline batteries with a Phillips screwdriver. for longer battery life. Remove the battery compartment door. • Insert four “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries. • Replace the battery compartment door and 1.5V x 4 tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. “AA” (LR6) • When images on your TV screen appear grainy or lose color, it's time for an adult to change the batteries! Microphones • Locate the battery compartment on each microphone. • Loosen the screw in the battery compartment door with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the battery compartment door. • Insert three “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries, into each microphone. • Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
Battery Safety Information In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage: • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). • Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. • Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the product. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of the product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak. • Never short-circuit the battery terminals. • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, as recommended. • Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. • Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging. • If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under adult supervision. FCC Statement (United States Only) 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 interfer- ence 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.
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Connecting Your Star Station to Your TV or VCR ® Two Microphones Camera Cartridge Reset Button Play/Pause Power/Volume Track Forward/Back Important! Your TV or VCR must have audio and video input jacks.
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® • Position Star Station near your TV (or VCR) or on the floor in front of your TV. Important! Do not place Star Station ® on top of your TV. Keep excess cable off the floor and out of the way. • Make sure the power/volume dial on ® Star Station is off. The power light should be off. • Turn your TV or VCR off. Power/Volume Dial Power Light • Locate the audio/video cable on the ® back of Star Station • Plug the audio/video pins into the matching colored input jacks on your TV or VCR (Yellow for VIDEO IN, White for LEFT AUDIO IN and Red for RIGHT AUDIO IN). Note: We've included a detailed illustration to show how to connect ® Star Station to a TV or TV and VCR. Please refer to page 11.
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• Insert the ROM cartridge into the slot in ® Star Station Note: For proper function, turn the ® Star Station off before inserting ROM cartridges. • Rotate the power/volume dial to turn power on. The power light turns on. Hint: Do not turn the volume all the way up. Start at a lower setting. • Turn your TV or VCR on. Power/Volume Dial • To find the picture transmitted on your TV screen, set your TV's or VCR's mode selector to INPUT or VIDEO IN. • Have your child stand about 4 or 5 feet ® (1,2m - 1,5 m) from Star Station • Move the lens up or down until your child is visible on the TV screen. 4 to 5 Feet (1,2m - 1,5 m)
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No Image? ® If you do not see an image on your TV screen transmitted from Star Station , try the following: 1. Verify that your audio and video cable is fully inserted into your TV or VCR. 2. Press the channel down button on the VCR or TV and check for an INPUT channel below channel 2. 3. Use the menu system on your TV or VCR to find INPUT or SOURCE. Change to INPUT or SOURCE. 4. If you are still unable to see an image, refer to your TV or VCR's instruction manual. Hints About Lighting... Images on the TV screen look best when there is good lighting in the room where you use Star Station ® Front Lighting Overhead Lighting Make sure the light source in the room is in front or above your child. The light source should NOT be behind your child! Back Lighting...
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• Slide the power/volume switch on the microphone to either low or high Power Light volume. The power light turns on. Hint: The microphone power/volume switch Power/Volume controls the volume of your voice. Switch • Press the play/pause button to start the music. Press again to pause. Play/Pause • Use the track forward and back buttons Button to move ahead or back through the songs on the ROM Cartridge. • Start singing! • Be sure to slide the power/volume switch off when you are finished. Hints: - The volume dial on Star Station controls ® Track the volume of the music. Adjust the Forward/Back Reset Button overall volume on your TV. - When you first turn the microphone on, the power light may blink rapidly for a few seconds as it “locks in” to the Star Station ®...
Recording Your Performances If Star Station ® is connected to your VCR, you can record performances. Simply insert a blank tape and press record on your VCR. VCR not included. Connection to an External Music Source ® You can connect Star Station to an external music source such as a portable music player or stereo so you can sing along to other music! 1. Turn the power/volume dial on the Star Station ® off. 2. Remove the ROM Cartridge from ® Star Station Music player and 3. Connect an audio cord (not included) to audio cord not included. the LINE OUT jack on your external music source. The audio cord should have ” (3,2 mm) stereo (mini) plug.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No image on the TV TV or VCR is not set to Press the channel down button on the VCR proper input or TV and check for an INPUT channel below channel 2. Use the menu system on your TV or VCR to find INPUT or SOURCE. Change to INPUT or SOURCE. Consult your TV's or VCR’s instruction manual. ® ® Batteries in Star Station Replace the batteries in Star Station with are weak or dead four, new “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries. Feedback noise Microphone is too close Stand further away from your TV speakers. to speakers Turn the volume down on your TV or stereo system. ® Music does not play ROM inserted with main unit “ON” Turn the Star Station off then on again. ROM not fully inserted Make sure ROM is fully inserted into the ® Star Station ® ® Batteries in Star Station Replace the batteries in Star Station with Images on TV look...
Connecting to a TV or VCR and TV INPUT AUDIO IN White LEFT RIGHT VIDEO IN Yellow Note: Input jacks may be on the back of your TV or VCR. One (1) Year Limited Warranty ® Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants Star Station is free from all defects in material and workmanship when used under normal conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace it at our option, free of charge. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the product to Consumer Relations at the address indicated above and for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc. will bear the cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty is void if the owner repairs or modifies the product. This warranty excludes any liability other than that expressly stated above including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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