V-tech Create-A-Story Reading System User manual

Disney elements © Disney
© 2008 VTech
Disney elements © Disney Based on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.
Thank you for purchasing the Disney Create-A-Story™ system ! Create-A-Story™ will
bring your child to a wonder ful world of reading and make Disney stories come to life !
Featuring the cast of charac ters from Disney, this book uses a smart pen, cartridge,
and two books to engage children in lear ning and storytelling! There are two ways to
play Create-A-StoryTM. It can either be played while on the go, or it can plug directly
into the TV!
Join the magic of Dis ney’s stories and bring your ch ild on a learning journey full of creativit y,
imagination and FUN !
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Create-A-Story™ Console
• One Create-A-Story™ Cartridge
• One Create-A-Story™ Book
• One Read-A-Story™ Book
• One Hardware User ’s Manual
• One Software User’s Manual
• One AV Cable
WARNING: All pa cking mate rials suc h as tape, pl astic sh eets, wire t ies and tag s are not
part of th is toy and shou ld be disc arded for yo ur child ’s safety.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover at the back of
Create-A-Story™.
• Inser t 4 X 1.5 V AM-3 size “AA” or LR6
batteries as illustrated.
• Replace the bat tery cover.
Note: Whe n Create-A-Story™ is runni ng low on bat teries, yo u may see this i con
appear on t he right co rner of the T V scree n. This indicates tha t batter y power is low,
and you shou ld replac e the batte ries soon . Batter y time rem aining on ce the ico n first
appears i s approxim ately 10-3 0 minutes , depend ing on the t ype of bat teries in us e. If
the batter ies are exha usted, the i con will s tay on scree n for 5 secon ds, and the n will
turn off au tomatic ally.
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 (nickel-cadmium).
• 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 bat teries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as rec ommended are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOM MEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTER IES.
AC/DC 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 t he power jack into the 9V DC socket.
• Plug t he AC adaptor into a wall socket.
Note: Th e use of an adaptor will overr ide the batteries . When the toy is not going t o be in use
for an exten ded perio d of time, un plug the ad aptor.
Music On/Off Button
Press this button to turn
the background music
on or off.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Book Insert
Place a book into this area
to begin play.
Help Button
Press this button to hear
helpful instructions.
AC/DC Adaptor Jack
You can use an AC/DC adaptor as
a power source.
TV Mode Signal
This lights up when the TV
Mode is in use and both
ends of the AV cable are
connected properly.
Pen Cable Storage
Slide the pen cable inside to
keep it stored neatly.
Headphone Jack
This allows you to hear only through a
pair of headphones (not included).
Volume Buttons
Press the up arrow to increase
the volume, or press the down
arrow to decrease the volume.
Cartridge Slot
Insert the cartridge into this
slot to begin play. Please note
a cartridge must be inserted
before you can turn the
console on.
On/Off Switch
Slide the switch to the left to
turn the console on and lock
the cartridge into place. Slide
the switch to the right to turn
the console off and unlock the
cartridge.
Battery Compartment
Please refer to Page 5 for
more information.
Smart Pen
Use the pen to touch the
pages and play.
Microphone Jack
This allows you to plug a microphone into the
console (mono microphone sold separately).
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Create-A-Story™
Console
Read-A-Story™ Book
Create-A-Story™
Cartridge
AV Cable
Create-A-Story™ Book
Software
User’s Manual
Hardware
User’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED
AV Jack
Plug the AV cable into
this jack.
5
Lock
This mechanism locks
a book into the console
when the console is
closed.
Speaker
3
Note: The On/Off Switch
protects the console from any
disturbances.
Please always insert the cartridge
first before you turn the system
on. Also, always turn the system
off before removing the cartridge.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR ADAPTOR TOYS
• This toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Only use the rec ommended 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 Create-A-Story™TO A TV
Note: Bef ore you conn ect Create-A-Story™ to a T V, please check a nd make sure th at the
console i s working . Insert t he AV cable into t he AV jack. Onc e you have turne d the
console o n, the TV Mode signa l will glow. If th is does not o ccur, please check the a daptor
or batteri es, and ens ure the AV cable i s properl y connec ted. Make sur e that your T V and
the conso le are both t urned of f before you be ing makin g any connec tions.
AUDIO INPUT CONNECTION
• Connect the yellow plug on the Create-A-Story™ cable to the
yellow video input terminal on your TV.
• Connect the white plug on the Create-A-Story™ cable to the white
audio input terminal on your T V.
CONNECTING Create-A-Story™TO A VCR
If there is no video IN
and audio IN terminal
on your TV set, you
can connect Create-A-
Story™ to a VCR.
• Connect the yellow plug on the Create-A-Story™ cable to the
yellow video input terminal on your VCR.
• Connect the white plug on the Create-A-Story™ cable to the white
audio input terminal on your VCR.
TWO WAYS TO PLAY
You can also play with Create-A-Stor y™ without a TV set . Listen to your favorite Disney
stories through the speaker when you are playing in the On-the-Go Mode. You can
carry it along during travel!
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Keep your Create-A-Story™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use
solvents or abrasives.
• Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
• Always keep Create-A-Story™ away from water, sand and dirt.
• Avoid dropping it. Never try to dismantle it.
WARNING
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may experience
epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consc iousness when viewing c ertain t ypes
of flashing colors or patterns, espe cially on television. While Create-A-Story™ does
not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their
children while they play games on a TV. If your child experiences dizziness, altered
vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your
physician.
Please note that focusing on a television screen at close range for a prolonged period
of time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children take a 15-
minute break for ever y hour of play.
Problem Possible Reason Solution
The TV Mode signal
does not glow when
the switch is in the
ON position.
1. Incorrect or
missing power
connection
1. Check if the new batteries are correctly
installed, or an AC/DC adaptor (9V
300mA, center-position) is properly
connected to Create-A-Story™.
2. Program needs to
be reset
2. Disconnect all power supplies (batteries
and adaptor), then reconnect power
supplies.
3. AV cable is not
connected to the
AV jack
3. Make sure that the AV cable is firmly
inserted into the AV jack at the top of the
console.
The TV Mode signal
is ON, but there is
no picture on the TV
screen.
1. Incorrect TV
connection
1. Make sure that the yellow plug of the
console is connected to the video IN
terminal (usually yellow) of the TV.
2. Incorrect TV Mode
selected
2. Make sure that the TV is set to “video”
mode. Some TVs have several video
inputs so please make sure you have
selected the video input that matches the
video port connected to the console.
The TV Mode signal
is ON, but there is
no picture (or picture
looks fuzzy) and
switching to OFF has
no response.
1. Program needs to
be reset
1.1 Switch to the OFF position and unlock the
cartridge.
1.2 Remove the cartridge and then re-insert it.
1.3 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries
and adaptor), and then reconnect power
supplies.
The TV picture is
black and white.
1. Non-matching
color system
1. Make sure the TV is set to the correct TV
system. (E.g. NTSC or Auto)
2. Cable connection
problem
2. Make sure that the video cable is firmly
connected to the video input of the TV and
AV jack of Create-A-Story™.
There is a picture on
the TV, but no sound.
1. TV setting 1. Increase the volume of the TV, and make
sure it is not set to “Mute”.
There is no sound
when using the On-
the-Go Mode.
1. Incorrect or
missing power
connection
1. Check if the new batteries are correctly
installed, or an AC/DC adaptor (9V
300mA, center-position) is properly
connected to Create-A-Story™.
2. Program needs to
be reset
2.1 Turn off Create-A-Story™.
2.2 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries
and adaptor), then reconnect power
supplies.
2.3 Turn on Create-A-Story™.
3. Headphone is
connected
3. Remove the He adphone j ack from Create-
A-Story™.
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Create-A-Story™in TV Mode
OTHER INFORMATIONWARNING
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Create-A-Story™in On-the-Go Mode
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you
to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Depar tment with any problems
and/ or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting support,
please be ready to provide or include the information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located
on the back or bottom of your product) .
• The actual problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the problem occurred.
Interne t: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
TO BEGIN PLAY
• Make sure the console is turned OFF.
• Insert a car tridge into the slot at t he top of the console. The side with the label
needs to be facing up. The car tridge should lock into place securely. Please use
care when removing the car tridge from the slot.
• Turn on your TV.
• Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which Create-A-Story™
is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV to a “video” mode;
however, since all TVs vary, refer to your TV or VCR manual for further details.
• Turn Create-A-Story™ on by sliding the switch to the ON position.
TO BEGIN PLAY
OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VTech®Elec tronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility
for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech®Electronics
North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims
by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. V Tech®Electronics
North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damag e or
loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repair s. Be
sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data
loss.
Company: VTech®Electronics Nor th America, L.L.C.
Address: 1155 West Dundee Rd., Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTICE:
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
installe d and used in accordanc e with the instructi ons, may cause harmful inter ference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, whic h 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 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.
Caution: Chan ges or modifications not expressly approved by the par ty responsibl e
for compliance could void the user’s authority to o perate the equipment.
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