VTech v-motion active learning system - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the

VTech

®

V-Motion

tm

Active Learning System

!

The

V-Motion

tm

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 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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V-Motion

tm

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

tm

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-Motion

tm

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

tm

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 Notice

Battery 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.

l

• 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 Adaptor

AC 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 Toys

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.
• 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 TV

Connecting a TV

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

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

tm

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

tm

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

tm

cable to the yellow

video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white and red plugs on the

V-Motion

tm

cable to the

white and red audio input terminals on your TV.

Yellow White Red

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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

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1

•

INTRODuCTION

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3

Included in this package ............................................................................

3

• PRODuCT FEATuRES

...................................................................

4

V-Motion

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Console

V-Motion

tm

Wireless Controller

• GETTING STARTED

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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

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Console

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7

Using the

V-Motion

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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-Motion

tm

•

V-Motion

tm

PLAY GuIDELINES

...............................................

9

For Best Results While Playing Games ....................................................

9

Using the

V-Motion

tm

Wireless Controller ...........................................

10

Using the

V.Link

TM

....................................................................................

11

• CARE & MAINTENANCE

.............................................................

12

• TROuBLE SHOOTING

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12

• TECHNICAL SuPPORT

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15

• OTHER INFO

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15

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liabilty

1

2

3

5

6

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

tm

Active Learning System Console

Smartridge

™

4

Wireless Controller

Wrist Strap

V.Link

TM

The

V - M o t i o n

t m

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 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 enter tain 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

4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3
batteries

3 X1.5V AAA AM 4 /
LR 03 batteries

V-MOtION

tm

Wireless Console

V-MOtION

tm

Wireless Console

INTroduCTIoN

ProduCT FeATureS

User’s Manual

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• 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

tm

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 Installation

Battery Installation

V-MOtION

tm

Wireless Controller

V-MOtION

tm

Wireless Controller

V.Link

TM

Manual

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