LeapFrog Tappin' Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone User manual

Instruction Manual
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Tappin’ Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Tappin’ Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone™.
Strike up the band with learning and lights! Remove the wooden
tambourine from the xylophone so a friend can join the band. Tap
the eight light-up keys with the mallet to learn colors and numbers.
Practice the scales with three different instrument sounds. Follow
the lights to play eight well-loved melodies. Jam along to the
background music. Follow the included sheet music to play four
familiar melodies.
Off/Low/
High Volume
Selector
Handle
Tambourine
Music Cards
Mode
Selector
Xylophone Keys
Mallet

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Cymbals
Handle
Slider
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Tappin’ Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone™
• Mallet
• Tambourine
• 2 Music Cards
• Quick Start Guide
WARNING
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not
part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important
information.

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Pull out the packaging locks and
discard.
Rotate the packaging locks 90
degrees counterclockwise.
Unlock the Packaging Locks
Unlock the Packaging Lock
Rotate the packaging lock
counterclockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging
lock.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches, étiquettes, cordons et vis d’emballage. Ils
ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE
Il est conseillé de sauvegarder ce manuel d’instructions car il
comporte des informations importantes.
NOTE
Please ask us about the availability of FSC Products.
NOTE
Merci de nous consulter pour connaître la disponibilité des
produits FSC.
Warning. Do not use close to the ear! Misuse may cause damage
to hearing.

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw, and then open the battery
cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline
batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

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IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in
fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from the toy
before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
NOTE
If the unit powers down or if the light fades out during play,
please install a new set of batteries.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
ATTENTION :
Les piles ou accumulateurs doivent être installés par un
adulte. Tenir les piles ou accumulateurs hors de portée des
enfants.

PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Off/Low/High Volume Selector
To turn the unit On, slide the Off/Low/
High Volume Selector to the Low or
High position. To turn the unit Off, slide
the Off/Low/High Volume Selector to
the Off position.
2. Mode Selector
Slide to the Mode Selector to choose
Learn mode , Instruments mode ,
Game mode or Jam Along mode .
3. Light-Up Keys & Mallet
Remove the Mallet from the back of the
unit. Then, tap any of the eight light-up
Xylophone Keys.
4. Handle
The built-in Handle on the xylophone
makes it easy to carry.
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5. Tambourine
Remove the tambourine from the slot
in the top of the xylophone. Then shake
it or tap the wooden center to play
rhythms. Invite a friend to play music
together!
6. Music Cards
Place one of the two double-sided
Music Cards in the wooden center of
the tambourine while it’s inserted in the
xylophone. Then follow the numbered or
colored notes to play the melody. Secure
and store the Music Cards in the back of
the tambourine with the Slider.
NOTE
Find more downloadable sheet music at
leapfrog.com/xylophone
7. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Tappin’ Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone™
will automatically shut off after approximately 60 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by sliding
the Mode Selector or tapping one of the Xylophone Keys.

ACTIVITIES
1. Learn Mode
Move the Mode Selector to Learn mode,
then tap the keys to learn about color
names or numbers. Each time the mode is
selected, it alternates playing Numbers or
Colors. If the tambourine is inserted, you
will also hear a background tune.
2. Instruments Mode
Move the Mode Selector to Instruments
mode. Tap the keys to hear one of
three instrument names and sounds:
xylophone, glockenspiel or strings. If the
tambourine is inserted, you will also hear
a background tune.
3. Game Mode
Move the Mode Selector to Game mode.
Press any of the eight light-up Xylophone
Keys to learn eight well-known children’s
melodies. Follow the lights to play a
melody by striking the keys in order.
The key numbers indicate increasing
levels of challenge in playing back the
tunes. When all the notes of the tune
have been played, you will hear the full
melody played back.
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4. Jam Along Mode
Move the Mode Selector to Jam Along
mode, then tap the keys to jam along
to nine original tunes. Remove the
tambourine and shake or tap it to add
your own rhythms. Invite a friend to join
the band!
MELODIES
1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
2. Are You Sleeping?
3. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
4. A Tisket, A Tasket
5. Looby Loo
6. The Muffin Man
7. On Top of Old Smokey
8. Chop Waltz
SONG LYRICS
Xylophone Song
Playing music on my xylophone.
Grab a tambourine and play along!