Hasbro ION Educational Gaming System 73085 User manual

Product works on units with RCA-type
audio/video input jacks only.
AGES 4-7
73085
Play, Move, Learn!
The ION Educational Gaming System™
puts children live on TV and actively in the game
Thank you for purchasing the
ION EDUCATIONAL GAMING
SYSTEM [E.G.S] .
Be sure to read and
follow all instructions
carefully before
using this product.
™
The products described herein are covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,534,917
which has been licensed by GestureTek, Inc. (“GestureTek”) to Hasbro, Inc.
(“Hasbro”). GestureTek is not affiliated with, nor does GestureTek endorse
the operability of, the products described herein. U.S. Pat. No. 5,534,917.
© 2006 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. TM & ® denote U.S. Trademarks.
© 2006 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Blue’s Room, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants
and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen
Hillenburg. LazyTown © & TM 2006 LazyTown Entertainment. All related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of LazyTown
Entertainment. © 2006 LazyTown Entertainment - All Rights Reserved PN 6591680000
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ADULT SUPERVISION
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
I’m having problems seeing
or hearing the game on my
tele v isio n .
• Make sure the AV jack is securely plugged
into the “AV Out” port on the ION console.
• Make sure the RCA-type connectors are
securely plugged in to your TV.
• Make sure your power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure your ION is turned on.
• Make sure your TV is on the correct
channel or input setting.
• Press the reset button.
I can’t see myself on the
television, but I see the game.
• Make sure nothing is between you and the
camera located on the front of the ION
console.
• Make sure the camera on the ION is
pointed towards you.
The game does not appear
corre c tl y on my T V.
• Make sure the disk is inserted properly.
• Make sure the disk is clean.
• Press the reset button.
When I play the game, it keeps
choosing the wrong items or it
will not allow me to choose some
items .
• Make sure there is nothing else moving in
the camera’s field of view except for you.
• Make sure that the lighting in the room is
bright enough and even.
• Make sure there isn’t a light source behind
you (window, lamp, etc.)
If you have additional questions concerning ION, call
Hasbro Consumer Affairs at 1-800-844-3733.
Included In This Package
NOTE: If you do not plan on using your ION EDUCATIONAL GAMING SYSTEM™ for a while,
please be sure to turn off the console and TV.
CAMERA
CONSOLE
TV CONNECTOR CORD
MEASURING STRIP
ACTIVE LEARNING DISC
WITH 4 GAMES
Next
Open
Stop
Play/Pause
Previous
On/Off
Brightness
Reset
FCC STATEMENT
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 interference 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
POWER ADAPTOR
WARNING
Young children can be killed or seriously
injured when furniture tips over. Before
installing your ION EDUCATIONAL GAMING
SYSTEM, please read and follow the
enclosed Consumer Product Safety Alert.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING
If your ION EDUCATIONAL GAMING SYSTEM functions improperly, you may reset it by
pressing the Reset button or by disconnecting and reconnecting it to the power source.
Rating and cautionary labeling is located on the
bottom of and in the CD compartment of the console.
Use only the supplied power
adaptor (ADS-7515PC).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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POWER
STEREO
TIMER/
STAND BY
- CHANNEL +
- VOLUME +
TV/VIDEO
DEMO
VIDEO
VIDEO 2 INPUT
L AUDIO R
Great for children ages 6-7
Set, spike and score your way to victory by tagging the volleyball! Jump, stretch and
reach your arms and hands out to keep the volleyball in play. Help Stingy and the
rest of the team by defeating Robbie Rotten once and for all!
LAZYTOWN SAND BLASTIN’ VOLLEYBALL™
LEARNING BENEFITS
Social Development
• Teamwork
Healthy Habits
• Sports Skills
• Physical Fitness
Creativity
• Dance Movements
LEVELS OF PLAY
Hit Robbie’s serves over the net
to score! The game gets faster,
so learn to spike and dodge
Robbie’s tricks!
1. Game begins with animation
sequen ce.
2. Select difficulty level by
waving hand in front of icon.
3. In rounds of play, help Stingy
get the volleyball over the net.
4. C ele bra te yo ur vic tor y by
dancing along with Stephanie!
Look at what
you’ll learn!
CONTROL BUTTON FEATURES
Ope n B u tt o n Press this button to open the Console and insert the Active
Learning Disc.
Stop B u tt o n During play, press this button to return to the Main Menu.
Ne x t Bu t to n Press this button to skip through the chapters of a mini-
game.
Play/Pause Button Press this button to select a game on the Main Menu or
pause your current game.
Pr e vio u s Bu tt o n Press this button to play the current game again.
On/Off Button Press this button to turn the Console ON or OFF.
Bri g htne s s Bu tt o n Press this button to change the brightness of the camera
according to different lighting conditions.
Re se t Button Press this button to restart the system.
3. Plug the Power Adaptor into
the socket on the Console.
4. Plug the Power Adaptor into a
wal l s ocke t.
SETTING UP YOUR ION EDUCATIONAL
GAMING SYSTEM™
1. Plug the AV jack into the “AV Out” port
on the Console.
2. Plug the RCA-type connectors into your TV. Make sure that you
match the colors of the connectors (White = Audio Left, Red =
Audio Right, Yellow = Video) to the colors of the ports that are
on your TV.
NOTE: You can connect the console through a VCR that is already
attached to your TV if your TV does not have the tri-colored ports.
Please refer to your VCR manual for proper instructions on doing this.
NOT E : The Ex p a n s i o n Po r t w i l l al l ow yo u
to attach future game play accessories.
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1. Game begins with animation
sequen ce.
2. Select difficulty level by
waving hand in front of icon.
3. Listen for Mr. Krabs to call
out ingredients, and select the
cor rec t on e. Hel p S pon geB ob
assemble a Krabby Patty.
5. Place the Console on a flat surface where your child can easily access the
contro l b ut ton s .
6. Position the Console with the built-in camera towards your
child and his/her play space.
- Always ensure TV is placed
securely on furniture as
far back as possible as
per enclosed Consumer
Produ c t Safe t y A le rt.
7. Unroll the measuring strip a
full 3 feet from the base of
the TV. Your child should not
stand any closer to the TV
than this during play. Make
sure your child is standing
directly in front of the TV and
that his/her body is aligned
with the player outline on
the TV once play begins. For
optimal play, do not play any
closer than this.
8. As a safety precaution, advise
children to never touch TV.
Always su per vis e child r e n
while using this system.
Make sure that the playing area is brightly lit.
Make sure there is no movement behind the player, as background
motion may hinder game play.
For children of various heights, an adult should tilt the angle of the
camera to adjust it to the child’s height.
Make sure you have enough room to play. Consider the space around
you and clear the area of any obstructions.
For ideal camera performance, your child should wear clothing that
contrasts with the predominant color appearing in the background.
Make sure that the playing area is brightly lit.
TIPS
Great for children ages 6-7
Plankton tries to steal the Krabby Patty formula by posing as SpongeBob! Make
as many Krabby Patties as you can, as fast as you can, to prove to Mr. Krabs who
the real SpongeBob is!
SPONGEBOB’S KRABBY PATTY SHOWDOWN™
Look at what
you’ll learn!
LEARNING BENEFITS
Cognitive Reasoning
• Following Directions
• Memory Building
Literacy
• Word-Object Association
LEVELS OF PLAY
As the levels increase, you will
need to pay closer attention
to orders coming in for Krabby
Patties. The more levels you
master, the more ingredients you
will need to memorize! The game
identifi es ingredients fi rst by
pictures, then by words.
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DORA’S SOCCER PRACTICE™*
Great for children ages 4-5
You’re the goalie! Listen for Dora to call out the flag colors on the goal post, in
English and Spanish, and quickly reach out with your arms and use your hands to
keep the soccer ball out of the goal. Move, jump and wave to block the soccer ball.
LEARNING BENEFITS
Cognitive Reasoning
• Color Recognition
• Object Recognition
Literacy
• Basic Spanish
Social Development
• Teamwork
Math & Logic
• Counting
LEVELS OF PLAY
You’ll need to know your colors in
English and Spanish to stop the
shots. The soccer balls fl y faster
with each level, so stay on your
toes! The levels go from all English
to a mix of English and Spanish,
to all Spanish.
1. Game begins with animation
sequen ce.
2. Select difficulty level by
waving hand in front of icon.
3. Go to the backpack to find the
so ccer b all .
4. Dora tells her friends where to
kick the soccer ball. Block
each kick.
Look at what
you’ll learn!
CAMERA LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
The camera’s ability to detect your child’s body movements depends upon there being
a significant difference in lighting between your child and the background.
Follow these helpful hints:
• Make sure your central source of light is coming from the front, pointing towards
your child, not towards the camera or TV screen.
• If your child’s on-screen image looks too dark, switch on all available lighting in
the room and point it towards your child.
• If your child’s on-screen image looks too bright, close any curtains and use
artificial light instead.
• Where artificial light is the primary source of illumination, concentrate all
available light on your child.
• If possible, avoid low-energy bulbs and fluorescent tubes, as these tend to flicker,
which the camera could interpret as movement.
• Do not set up the console with built-in camera so that it is pointing directly
towards a strong light source (for example, a lamp or direct sunlight) as it could
affect the camera’s function.
LOADING AN ACTIVE LEARNING DISC
First, press the ON button to turn the Console on. The power indicator light
(On Button) should glow.
1. Press the Open button.
2. Insert an Active Learning Disc. Make sure that the Active
Learning Disc snaps into place on the center spindle.
3. Gently close the lid of the console until you hear a click.
NOTE: To remove an Active Learning Disc, first press the Open
button, then place your forefinger on the center spindle while
your thumb rests on the edge of the disc. Gently lift the disc up
off the center spindle and out of the console.
NOTE: Please be careful not to touch the le ns when inserting an
Active Learning Disc.
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LEARNING BENEFITS
Cognitive Reasoning
• Follow Directions
Healthy Habits
• Physical Fitness
Creativity
• Dance Movements
LEVELS OF PLAY
Boogie will say “Woogie” more
often, so you need good ears
and fast feet! Dance to the music
as it speeds up and freeze when
you hear “Woogie.”
Look at what
you’ll learn!
BLUE’S BIRTHDAY BOOGIE WOOGIE™*
Great for children ages 4-5
Dance along with Frederica to fill the Boogie Meter. Freeze when Boogie says
“Woogie!” Learn how to dance, listen for directions and play along with your
friends.
1. Game begins with animation
sequen ce.
2. Select difficulty level by
waving hand in front of icon.
3. Touch stars to advance the
Bo ogi e Me ter.
4. Dance when you hear “Boogie,”
and freeze when you hear
“Woo gi e.” Mov in g d uri ng
“fre eze” p er iod low ers Boo gi e
Me ter.
5. Play until the Boogie Meter
is full!
BRIGHTNESS BUTTON
To adjust the Brightness level of the Console’s built-in camera:
1. Press the Brightness button: the game will pause for one second and clear the
screen of all graphics.
2. The current brightness level will be represented by onscreen light bulb icons. The
default setting is for moderate brightness, or two (2) light bulbs.
3. To adjust brightness, press the Brightness button again, and the game will pause
for another second. One touch to the Brightness button raises the Brightness to
three (3) light bulbs; two touches to the Brightness button adjusts the brightness
to one (1) light bulb, the lowest setting.
4. Continue to touch the Brightness button until you have adjusted the brightness
appropriately. The game will then resume where paused.
ACTIVE LEARNING DISC
This Active Learning Disc features 4 action-packed, fun games that help keep your
child fit while having fun! Now your child can jump, stretch, dance and move to
control the action in each learning adventure!
Level of Play
Each game presents three levels of play, which increase in difficulty. At the beginning
of each game, please select your desired level.
When you first turn on your ION EDUCATIONAL GAMING SYSTEM™, instructions
will appear to help prepare you for the games.
1. Roll out the measuring strip the full 3 feet.
2. Be sure to completely clear the play area.
3. Stand behind the measuring strip at all times.
When the Main Menu screen appears, pick the mini-game you’d like to play!
ION Introduction
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