Fisher-Price Tuff Stuff User manual

Model Number: 74885
Instructions
Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder
Please keep this instruction sheet for future
reference, as it contains important information.
Requires four “C” (LR14)
alkaline batteries (not included).
Batteries must be installed by an adult.
Tool required for battery installation:
Phillips Screwdriver (not included).
• The Fisher-Price®Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder
is not recommended for children under 3
years of age.
• As with all electric products, precautions
should be observed during handling and
use to prevent electric shock when used
with an AC adaptor.
• Your Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder must not be
used in bathing areas, outdoors or in other
damp areas when used with an AC adapter.
• An AC adapter (not included) can be used
with 120 volt AC household current. The AC
adapter output must be 6 volt DC, 200mA
with negative on outer connector.
• Use only UL/CSA approved AC adapter.
If you use an AC adapter with output other
than that specified, it could damage your
Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder and possibly
create a hazardous condition.
CAUTION - ELECTRIC PRODUCT
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Battery Installation
Shown Actual Size
1.5V x 4
“C” (LR14)
Loosen the screws in the battery compartment
door with a Phillips screwdriver.
Lift the battery compartment door to open.
Insert four “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries, as
indicated inside the battery compartment.
Hint: We recommend the use of alkaline
batteries for longer battery life.
Replace the battery compartment door and
tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
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RECORD
Press the record button all the way down.
There is an automatic shut-off when the tape ends.
CASSETTE DOOR
Insert a cassette tape to record, listen or sing-along.
POWER JACK
Plug an AC adapter (not included) into the power
jack. Before using an AC adapter, be sure your child
understands the handling and care of an electrical
product (see "AC adapter" instructions).
MICROPHONE STORAGE
Fit the microphone on the back of Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder for easy storage.
EASY-GRIP HANDLE
Makes it easy for your child to carry Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder from place to place.
HEADPHONE JACK
Plug headphones (not included) into the headphone
jack for private listening.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Requires four “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.
Located on the back of Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder.
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Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder Features
IMPORTANT! The play and record buttons will not operate unless a cassette tape is inserted
into the cassette compartment.
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MICROPHONE WITH VOICE BUTTON
Press the voice button to amplify your voice
through the speaker. Speak into the microphone
to record.
HInt: It is not necessary to press the voice
button when recording.
SPEAKER
VOLUME DIAL
Select a comfortable listening level by rotating
the volume dial.
STOP/EJECT
While playing or recording, press the stop/eject
button to stop the tape. Press the stop/eject
button again to open the cassette door.
PLAY
Insert a cassette tape into the cassette
compartment. Press the play button all
the way down. There is an automatic shut-off
when the tape ends.
FAST FORWARD
Press and hold the fast forward button to
advance the tape rapidly.
REWIND
Press and hold the rewind button to rewind
the tape rapidly.
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We recommend using only 60 minute cassette
tapes (C-60) for recording or playing, 30 minutes
each side. Cassette tapes longer than 60 minutes
are made with thinner material, which reduces per-
formance quality and tangles more easily.
Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder will operate properly with
most commercially available pre-recorded and
blank cassette tapes. We DO NOT recommend
recording on Hi Bias Chromium Dioxide (CrO2)
cassette tapes.
Inserting a
Cassette Tape
Stop/Eject Button
Press the stop/eject button to open the
cassette door.
Insert a cassette tape into the cassette door
slots, with the tape opening upward and the
desired listening side facing outward.
Press the cassette door closed. If the cassette
door does not close easily, make sure the cas-
sette tape has been inserted properly.
Hint: To play or record at the beginning of a
cassette tape, rewind it completely.
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Your Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder is equipped with a
headphone jack for private listening. Be sure your
stereo headphones are equipped with a 3.5mm pin.
Hint: The speaker does not project sound when a
headphone pin is inserted into the headphone jack.
Cassette Tape Tips
Headphones
(Not Included)
If tape in the cassette loosens (or appears to be
unraveling), firmly wind it before inserting it into
Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder.
All cassette tapes include tabs which prevent
them from being accidentally erased. To prevent
Side 1 from being erased, hold the cassette
with the tape opening facing away from you
(Side 1 will be printed on top). Break off the tab
on the right (see illustration). To prevent Side 2
from being erased, break off the tab on the left.
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Battery Information
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries:
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or recharge-
able (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries during long periods of
non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries
from the product. Battery leakage and corro-
sion can damage the product. Dispose of
batteries safely.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
The batteries may explode or leak.
• Never short circuit the battery terminals.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to
be recharged.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type
as recommended in the “Battery Installation”
instructions are to be used.
• If removable rechargeable batteries are
used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed
from the product before they are charged.
• If you use a battery charger, it should be
examined regularly for damage to the cord,
plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use
a damaged battery charger until it has been
properly repaired.
C dapter
(Not Included)
Your Fisher-Price®Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder may
be used with an AC adapter (not included). If you
will be using this product with an AC adapter,
make sure it has an output rating of 6 volts DC
(Direct Current), 200mA (milli-Amps) minimum.
Output lead must have a 5 mm O.D., 2 mm or
slightly larger I.D. coaxial plug. Use only an AC
adapter approved by a testing agency such as
Underwriters Laboratories. Do not use an exten-
sion cord with the AC adapter. Polarity of the AC
adapter must match Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder
power jack center terminal, which is
positive. Please refer to the symbol on
the back of the Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder.
IMPORTANT! The AC adaptor (not included) is not
a toy. Disconnect the AC adaptor (if used) from the
tape recorder before cleaning.
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Using Your Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder
There are four different ways to use your Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder: Broadcast, Listen, Sing-Along
and Record!
BROADCAST
Hint: It is not necessary to insert a cassette tape
to broadcast.
Press and hold the voice button while speaking
or singing into the microphone.
Adjust the volume dial to the desired
listening level.
LISTEN
IMPORTANT! The play button will not operate
unless a cassette tape is inserted into the cassette
compartment.
Insert a cassette tape into Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder.
Press the play button.
Adjust the volume dial to the desired
listening level.
Press any of the top buttons to stop the tape.
Hint: Insert your own stereo headphone’s pin into
the headphone jack for private listening.
SING-ALONG
IMPORTANT! The play button will not operate
unless a cassette tape is inserted into the cassette
compartment.
Insert a cassette tape into Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder.
Press the play button.
Press and hold the voice button while singing
into the microphone.
Adjust the volume dial to the desired
listening level.
Press any of the top buttons to stop the tape.
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RECORD
IMPORTANT! The record button will not operate
when a pre-recorded cassette tape is inserted into
the cassette compartment. Be sure to use a blank
cassette tape.
Insert a blank cassette tape into Tuff Stuff®
Tape Recorder.
Hold the microphone by hand, or leave it
attached to the back of Tuff Stuff®Tape
Recorder. It is not necessary to press the voice
button when recording.
Hint: For best results, place the microphone within
one foot of the sound source. You may be able to
record sound as far as 12 feet away.
Press the record button to record sounds.
Press any of the top buttons to stop the tape.
IMPORTANT! We DO NOT recommend recording
on CrO2 (Hi Bias Chromium Dioxide) cassette
tapes.
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Maintenance
To maintain performance, we recommend cleaning
the magnetic head each time the batteries are
changed. To clean the magnetic head, purchase a
“cleaning cassette tape”. Insert a “cleaning cassette
tape” (not included) as you would a regular cas-
sette tape. Press the play button all the way
down and the “cleaning cassette tape” will play
through its cycle.
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Insert the two hooked tabs on both ends of the
cassette door into the corresponding slots in
the tape recorder.
Press down on each side of the cassette door
so that the tabs on the bottom of the door
"pop" under the tabs on the tape recorder and
into the slots.
The door should now close properly.
Re-attach Door
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Hint: If the cassette door detaches from the tape
recorder, reinstall it by following these steps.
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Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.
East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A.
©2001 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
If you have any problems with your Fisher-Price®Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder, please review the following:
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Does not play or record Weak batteries Replace all four batteries with four,
fresh “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.
Battery placement incorrect Remove the batteries and replace
in correct orientation, as shown
inside the battery compartment.
Distorted or fuzzy sound Weak batteries Replace all four batteries with four,
fresh “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.
Dirty magnetic head Clean the magnetic head as described
in the “Maintenance” instructions.
No sound and motor runs Weak batteries Replace all four batteries with four,
fresh “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.
Battery placement incorrect Remove the batteries and replace in
correct orientation, as shown inside
the battery compartment.
Headphones (not included) are Remove the headphone pin (not
being used and sound will not included) from the headphone jack.
project from the speaker
Play and record buttons Cassette tape not inserted Insert a cassette tape into the
do not operate cassette door.
Cassette tape improperly Check cassette tape to be sure it is
inserted properly inserted and the cassette door
is closed.
Record button does not Tabs are detached from the Use only commercially available blank
operate; cannot record cassette tape or a pre-recorded cassette tapes.
cassette tape is inserted
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Note: 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 resi-
dential 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 interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Note
(United States Only)
Consumer Information
Questions? We'd like to hear from you!
Call Fisher-Price®Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-432-KIDS, 8 AM - 6 PM EST Monday through
Friday. Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDD equipment, please call 1-800-382-7470.
Or, write to: Fisher-Price®Consumer Relations, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.
For other countries, outside the United States:
Canada: call 1-800-567-7724, or write to: Mattel Canada Inc, 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2.
Great Britain: telephone [phone].
Australia: Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.
Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.
New Zealand: 16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.
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One (1) Year
Limited Warranty
Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora,
New York 14052, warrants to the original owner that
the Fisher-Price®Tuff Stuff®Tape Recorder 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 Fisher-Price Consumer Affairs 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 CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-
TION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
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