VTech Home Edutainment System manual

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    Dear Par ent, VTech ® , with the introduction of our V .FLASH TM , offers kids a cool, fun, and educational alternative to the world of violent video games. W e know that kids w ant to play popular video games, and we also understa nd par ents’ r eluctance to put potentially inappr opriate content into their hands. As kids get older they want to[...]

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    • INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1 P ackaging Contents ............................................................... 1 Product F eatures ................................................................... 2 • GETTING ST ARTED ........................................................... 4 A C Adap[...]

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    Thank you f or purchasing the VTech ® V .FLASH TM Home Edutainment System! V .FLASH TM is a video game system that combines the f ast-paced action and outstanding graphics of great video game pla y with unique educati onal and creativ e elements. With V .FLASH TM , kids can choose to embark on fun gamin g adv ent ures , e xplor e an intera ctiv e [...]

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    If any items are missing, contact our technical suppor t line number on your warranty card f or assistance. W ARNING: • This product requires an undisturbed environment to operate properly . Mak e sure it is place d on a hard flat surfa ce (carpet is not recomme nded) with sufficient space between the product and other items. Do not tap or hit [...]

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    ON button Press this button to turn on the unit. OFF button Press this button to turn the unit OFF . Always do this bef ore removing a V .DISC TM . V OLUME button Cont rol the v olume of a V .DISC TM , audio C D , or headphones. NEXT button Press this button to play the next track on an audio CD . ST OP button Pr ess th is bu t to n t o s t op an a[...]

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    JO YST ICK Use this to control on-screen character mov ement, or scroll through men us on cer tain screens. 4 SELECTION buttons Use these buttons to choose answe rs in cer tain activities, or to perf orm cer tain game actions. HELP button Press this button to hear helpful hints in cer tain games. MENU button Press this button to enter the Men u scr[...]

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    NO TE: When the toy is not going to be in use f or an extended period of time, it is recommended to unplug the adaptor and remov e the adaptor from the Main Unit . Standard Guidelines f or Adaptor T oys: • Not f or use by children under 3 y ears of age. • Only use the recommended adaptor with the to y . • The adaptor is not a toy . • Ne ver[...]

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    CONNECTING T O A VCR If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on y our TV set, y ou can conne ct V .FLASH TM to a VCR. - Connect the yellow plug on the V .FLASH TM cable to the yello w video input terminal on your VCR. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V .FLASH TM cable to the white and red audio input ter minals on your VCR. CONNECTING[...]

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    T O BEGIN PLA Y • Make sure the unit is turned OFF . • Press the EJECT button to open the Main Unit co ver . • Place the V .DISC™ , label and printed side up, into the disc compartment and onto the center hub . • Close the Main Unit cov er . • T ur n your TV on. • Set yo ur TV inpu t mode to accep t input from the por t to whic h V .F[...]

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    NO TE : • If t h e Main Unit disc co ver is opened while the power is OFF , t h e V .DISC™ ma y still be spinning. If this happens, wait until the disc stops spinning bef ore removing it from the console. • T o prev ent yo ur V .DISC™ from becoming dir ty or scratched, av oid opening the disc sliding door and touching the unprinted surface [...]

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    A CCESSING THE MAIN MENU The Main Menu allow s you to create yo ur own setup , see inf ormation about the game y ou ha v e sa ve d, pla y an audio CD , and access info rmation stored on a Memor y Card if y ou hav e one inser ted into the unit. T o go to the Main Menu Screen, use one of the follo wing methods: • T ur n the pow er ON while the Main[...]

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    V .FLASH TM MEMOR Y CARD MANA GEMENT NO TE: A V .FLASH TM MEMOR Y CARD is required to sav e inf or mation. (Sold separately) F rom the Main Men u Screen, go to the Memor y Card Screen b y pushing the jo ystick right to the 1st icon on the top row of the Main Menu. Mov e the jo ystick to see information stored on the memor y card. Press the yel low [...]

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    V .FLASH TM CD Play er F rom the Main Menu Screen, go to the V .FLASH™ CD Player Screen b y selecting the 4th icon of the top row of the Main Menu. Mov e the joystic k to the left or r ight and then press the green button to pla y , pause, stop , rewind t the current CD track or pla y the next trac k. Press the red button to return to the Main Me[...]

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    V .FLASH TM Media Play er F rom the Main Menu Screen, go to the V .FLASH TM Media Play er Screen by selecting the 3rd icon of the top ro w of the Main Menu. Y ou will enter a general Media Pla yer Screen first. Move the jo ystick up or down to highlight a media track and then press the green button to select it. Y ou will then enter a zoomed-in sc[...]

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    CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your V .FLASH 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. Unplug the adaptor and remove the adaptor from the Mai n Un it wh en not us ing it fo r an e xtended pe roid of time . 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 14 TROUBLESHOOTING No sound on TV P ow er Indicator d o e s n o t t u rn O N when pressing ON b utt on, or it g o e s O F F d u ri n g g a m ep la y Picture is roll ing or has bars or lines S o un d is b u z zi ng The V .FLASH TM Controller does n o t w o rk p r o p er l y Problem Solution 1. Make sure that the V .FLASH TM , TV and [...]

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    TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you hav e a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Ser vices Depar tment with an y problems and/or suggestions that you might hav e. A suppor t representativ e will be happ y to assist you. Bef ore requesting suppor t, please be ready to provide or include[...]

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    O THER INFO DISCLAIMER AND LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY 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 throug[...]

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