LeapFrog Tapping Colours 2-in-1 Xylophone User manual

Instruction Manual
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Tapping Colours 2-in-1 Xylophone
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Tapping Colours 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 colours and numbers.
Practise 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
Switch
Handle
Tambourine
Music Cards
Mode
Switch
Xylophone Keys
Mallet

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Cymbals
Handle
Slider
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Tapping Colours 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, cords 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 anticlockwise.
Unlock the Packaging Locks
Unlock the Packaging Lock
Rotate the packaging lock
anticlockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging
lock.
NOTE
Please ask us about the availability of FSC Products.
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 from the toy before
charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates
they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as
they contain substances that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicate that the battery contains more than the
specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or
lead (Pb) set out in the Batteries and Accumulators
Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed
on the market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your
product or batteries responsibly.

LeapFrog®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by
disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points
near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections.
NOTE
If the unit powers down or if the light fades out during play,
please install a new set of batteries.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Off/Low/High Volume Switch
To turn the unit On, slide the Off/Low/
High Volume Switch to the Low or High
position. To turn the unit Off, slide the
Off/Low/High Volume Switch to the Off
position.
2. Mode Switch
Slide to the Mode Switch to choose
Learn mode , Instruments mode ,
Game mode or Jam Along mode .
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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.
5. Tambourine
Remove the tambourine from the slot
in the top of the xylophone. Then shake
it or tap the wooden centre 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 centre of
the tambourine while it’s inserted in the
xylophone. Then follow the numbered or
different colour notes to play the melody.
Secure and store the Music Cards in the
back of the tambourine with the Slider.
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7. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Tapping Colours 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 Switch or tapping one of the Xylophone
Keys.
ACTIVITIES
1. Learn Mode
Move the Mode Switch to Learn mode,
then tap the keys to learn about colour
names or numbers. Each time the mode is
selected, it alternates playing Numbers or
Colours. If the tambourine is inserted, you
will also hear a background tune.
2. Instruments Mode
Move the Mode Switch 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.
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3. Game Mode
Move the Mode Switch 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.
4. Jam Along Mode
Move the Mode Switch 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. Frère Jacques
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