V-tech Discovery Playground User manual

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Dear Parent:
At VTech®we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best of their ability. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters,
identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights
and music, all VTech®infant and toddler learning products
encourage your child’s natural growth and discovery skills. When
it comes to providing electronic learning products that enlighten,
entertain and develop minds, at VTech®we see the potential in
every child.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing VTech®Discovery Playground™ learning
toy!This product is one of a family of high quality electronic learning toys.
We at VTech®are committed to providing the best possible products to
entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
TheVTech®Discovery Playground™ is specifically designed for infants
from birth up to 18 months.The VTech®Discovery Playground™ uses
magical sensors that respond to baby’s actions during their important
developmentalstages. Whenbabyisontheir back, sitting up, or standing
up, the curriculum magically changes from sounds, phrases and simple
ABC’sand 123’s.TheVTech®Discovery Playground™ willprovideyour
child with hours of entertainment and learning.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
1. One VTech®Discovery Playground™ Main Unit.
2. One TURNING PARROT with leaves to insert into the main unit.
3. One ELEPHANT PAD to velcro to the bottom of the main unit.
4. TwoYELLOW RAILS forthesidebasesetup.Therailwiththeshapes
is for the left side. The other rail is for the right side.
5. One HANGING MONKEY to hang on the right rail.
6. One GREEN BASE for left rail with a proximity sensor. One GREEN
BASE for the right rail with a motion sensor.
7. A pair of SOFT BUMPERS to be tied on both rails. The
ALPHAPILLAR™ BUMPER is tied on the right rail. The TIGER
BUMPER is tied on the left rail.

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8. One GREEN MAT.
9. One instruction manual.
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, wire
ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.
MAT
PARROT MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH
MOVING BEAR
TIGER FENCE
TIGER
BUMPER
ELEPHANT PAD
BUTTERFLY
MOVING LION
BEAR DRUM
ROLLER
ROCKAMELEON™
ROLLER BALL
HANGING
MONKEY
ALPHAPILLAR™
FENCE
ENTRY SENSOR
ALPHAPIL-
LAR™
BUMPER
LIGHT-UP BUG
LION DRUM
PROXIMITY
SENSOR
MOTION SENSOR
LIGHT UP NUMBER

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the main unit. Use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 4 new “C” (UM-2/LR14)
batteriesfollowing the diagraminside
the battery box. (The use of new
alkalinebatteriesisrecommendedfor
maximum performance.)
4. Replacethebatterycoverandtightenthescrewtosecurethebatterycover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used
for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.

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NOTE: Iffor any reasontheprogram/activitystopsworking,pleasefollow
these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3.Let the unit stand fora few minutes,then replace thebatteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
1. Attach the PARROT onto the top of
the main unit.
2. Attach the ELEPHANT PAD on the
front base of the main unit with the
velcro.

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3. Attach the HANGING MONKEY to
the RIGHT RAIL.
4. Insert the RIGHT RAIL into the slots
of the RIGHT BASE.Tighten the two
BIG SCREWS at both ends of the
base.Repeat thesameprocedurefor
the LEFT RAIL. Please check that
the rails are securely fastened to the
base to ensure safety while the baby
is playing.
5. Place the MAIN UNIT on a flat floor.
Attach the assembled RIGHT RAIL
and BASE to the side of the BLUE
DRUM. Repeat the same procedure
for the LEFT RAIL and BASE.
To make the assembly process
easier, please position the tip of the
hookinto the holefirst,andthenpush
the whole unit in gently. Pull the
LOCK behind the drum towards the
RAIL tosecurelyfasten the rail to the
main unit.

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6. After assembling all the plastic parts of the unit, place the MAT
underneath the two rails. Fasten the mat with the three buttons at the
bottom of the front of the main unit. Place the velcro around the ends
of each base and fasten them onto the base. Repeat the same
procedure for the other side.
7. Place the SOFT BUMPER on the
base. Fasten the velcro around the
twosidesoftherails.Repeatthesame
procedure for the other side.
NOTE: THISPRODUCT ISDESIGNED FORINFANTS.FOR SAFEAND
SECURE PLAY, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT THIS
PRODUCT BE USED WITH TODDLERS. WE RECOMMEND
THAT THIS PRODUCT BE ASSEMBLED BY AN ADULT.

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TO BEGIN PLAY
1. SlidetheON/OFF SWITCH to theON
()positiontoturnthe unit ON.You
will hear a short tune according to the
selected mode. The corresponding
number will light up with the sound.
2. To adjust the volume, slide the
HIGH / LOW VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH to the ( ) position for
HIGH VOLUME or the ( ) position
for LOW VOLUME.
3. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the
OFF ( )positionto turn the unit OFF.
Note: If there is no input to the unit after approximately 20 seconds, you
will hear “Peek-a-boo!” followed by a jungle sound effect. If there
is no input after another 20 seconds you will hear a giggle sound
and“Isee baby!” If thereisno input after anadditional20 seconds,
youwill hearasoothingsoundeffect,thentheunit willautomatically
turn off. The unit can be turned on again by turning the parrot,
hitting the drums, shaking the rail or changing the activity mode.

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ACTIVITIES
MODE 1
1. Slide the MODE 1/MODE 2/MODE 3
SELECTOR SWITCH to MODE 1
(). You will hear a soothing short
tune. The number 1 will light up.The
lion and bear will wave with the
sound. In this mode, you will be
exposed to sound effects and
soothing music.
2. Turn the PARROT to hear a parrot
soundeffectfollowedbyashorttune.
The numbers and bugs will light up
with the sound.
3. Hit the LION DRUM or the BEAR
DRUM to hear a drum sound effect.
The corresponding bug will light up.
The lion and bear will wave with the
sound.
+ A parrot
sound effect
A drum
sound effect

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4. Hit both DRUMS together to hear a
drum sound effect go back and forth
fromthetwo speakers.The two bugs
willlightupalternatively.The lion and
bear will wave with the sound
5. Shake the TIGER FENCE to hear a
purr sound effect or a melody. The
numbers and bugs will light up. The
lion and bear will wave with the
sound.
6. TurntheROCKAMELEON™ROLLER
BALL to hear a sound effect. The
number1and3willlightupalternatively
with the sound.
7. SlidetheBUTTERFLYtohearashort
tune. The bugs will light up alternatively
with the sound.
A drum
sound effect
or A purr
sound effect
F
F
A sound
effect

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8. Turn the ROLLER for the first time to
hear one of the melodies. Turn it a
secondtimetohearasoothingsound
effect play on top of the melody.Turn
it a third time to hear the melody play
faster. Turn it again to hear the
melody play at the normal speed.
Turn it again to hear the melody play
slower.Thenumberswilllightup.The
lion and bear will wave with the
sound.
9. Activate the proximity sensor on the
ALPHAPILLAR™ FENCE near the
monkey to hear a monkey sound
effect or melody. The numbers and
bugs will light up. The lion and bear
will wave with the sound.
10. ActivatetheENTRYSENSORtohear
a soothing sound effect. The number 1
will light up. The lion and bear will
wave with the sound.
or a
monkey sound
effect

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11. PresstheELEPHANT tohearadrum
sound effect or soothing melodies.
Oncethe melodies areactivatedthey
will last for approximately five
minutes. They can be interrupted by
activating the other sensors on the
playground.
12. Activate any animal, drum or sensor while a melody or short tune is
playing to hear the corresponding sound play on top of the melody.
MODE 2
1. Slide the MODE 1/MODE 2/MODE 3
SELECTOR SWITCH to MODE 2
(). You will hear a short tune. The
number 2 will light up. The lion and
bearwillwave with the sound. Inthis
mode you will hear sound effects,
phrases and melodies.
2. Turn the PARROT to hear a parrot
sound effect followed by “Parrot” or
“Shake it baby!” You will also hear a
short tune. The numbers and bugs
will light up with the sound.
A drum
sound effect
or
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“Parrot” or
“Shake it baby!”

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3. HittheLION DRUM orBEAR DRUM
to hear a drum sound effect. The
number 1 or number 2 will light up.
The lion and bear will wave with the
sound.
4. Hit both DRUMS together to hear a
drum sound effect go back and forth
from the two speakers. The number
3 will light up. The lion and bear will
wave with the sound.
5. Shake the TIGER FENCE to hear a
purr sound effect, a giggle sound
effect or melody. The numbers and
bugs will light up. The lion and bear
will wave with the sound.
A drum
sound effect
A drum
sound effect
or A purr
sound effect

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6. Turn the ROCKAMELEON™
ROLLER BALL tohearmusic notes.
The corresponding number will light
up. The lion and bear will wave with
the sound.
7. Hit the drums after the
ROCKAMELEON™ ROLLER BALL
is activated to hear the music notes
play one by one. The corresponding
number will light up with the sound.
8. Slide the BUTTERFLY to the lion to
hear “Catch me!” and a short tune.
The bugs will light up with the sound.
F
F
F
F
...
+
“Catch me!”

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9. Slide the BUTTERFLY to the bear to
hear a giggle sound effect or a short
tune. The bugs will light up with the
sound.
10. Turn the ROLLER to hear a melody
playednotebynote.Thenumberswill
light up with the sound.
11. Hit the drums after the ROLLER is
activated to hear a melody play note
by note. The numbers and bugs will
light up with the sound.
or a
giggle sound
effect
...
...

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12. Activate the proximity sensor on the
ALPHAPILLAR™ FENCE near the
monkeytohear “Monkey”, a monkey
soundeffectormelody. Thenumbers
and bugs will light up. The lion and
bear will wave with the sound.
13. ActivatetheENTRYSENSORtohear
a jungle sound effect. The number 2
will light up. The lion and bear will
wave with the sound.
14. PresstheELEPHANT tohearadrum
soundeffectormelody.Thenumbers
and bugs will light up with the sound.
15. Activate any animal, drum or sensor while a melody or short tune is
playing to hear the corresponding sound play on top of the melody.
or
“Monkey!”
A jungle
sound effect
A drum
sound effect
or

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MODE 3
1. Slide the MODE 1/MODE 2/MODE 3
SELECTOR SWITCH to MODE 3
(). You will hear a playtime short
tune. The number 3 will light up. The
lion and bear will wave with the
sound. In this mode you will hear
sound effects, phrases, and simple
identificationofnumbers,letters,and
shapes.
2. TurnthePARROTtohearhimidentify
numbers and count. With each turn
you will hear “One, Two, Three!”
followed by a corresponding parrot
sound effect. Turn the PARROT a
fourth time to hear a parrot sound
effect and “Shake it baby!” followed
by a short tune. The numbers and
bugs will light up with the sound.
3. HittheLION DRUM orBEAR DRUM
to hear a drum sound effect. The
numbers will light up. The lion and
bear will wave with the sound.
+ “One!”
A drum
sound effect

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4. Hit both DRUMS together to hear a
drum sound effect followed by a
melody.Thebugswilllight upwiththe
sound.
5. Shake the TIGER FENCE to hear
shapesidentified.Forexample,you will
hear “Triangle”, “Circle”, “Square!”
The numbers and bugs will light up.
The lion and bear will wave with the
sound.
6. TurntheROCKAMELEON™ROLLER
BALL tohearasungsong. Witheach
activation you will hear either of the
following “Red, Red, Red as the love
in your heart”, “Green, Green as the
trees!”,“Yellowas thebrightsun!”The
corresponding color number will light
up. The lion and bear will wave with
the sound.
+ A drum
sound effect
“Triangle”
or “Circle” or
“Square”
F
F
A sung
song

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7. Hit the drums after the
ROCKAMELEON™ ROLLER BALL
is activated to hear color identification.
With each activation of the drum you
will hear a color identified. The
correspondingcolornumber will light
up. The lion and bear will wave with
the sound.
8. SlidetheBUTTERFLY tohear“Catch
me!”, a short tune, or a giggle sound
effect. The bugs will light up with the
sound.
9. TurntheROLLERtohearafunnyball
soundeffect. One of the numberswill
light up with the sound.
F
F
A color
identification
+
“Catch me!”
A funny
sound effect

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10. Activate the proximity sensor on the
ALPHAPILLAR™ FENCE near the
monkey to hear letters and sound
effects.Onthefirsttime,you will hear
“A” and a monkey sound effect. On
thesecond time,youwillhear“B”and
afunnyballsoundeffect.On the third
time you will hear “C” and a giggle
sound effect.The numbers and bugs
will light up. The lion and bear will
wave with the sound.
11. Activate the ENTRY SENSOR to
hear a jungle sound effect. The
number 3 will light up. The lion and
bear will wave with the sound.
12. PresstheELEPHANT tohearadrum
sound effect or a melody. The
numbers and bugs will light up with
the sound.
“A” and a
monkey sound
effect
A jungle
sound effect
A drum
sound effect
or