V-tech Mini Music Maker User manual

User's Manual
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-61470-000-006
Mini Music Maker™

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech®created
the Infant Learning‚ series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities
by inspiring, engaging and teaching.
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. We thank you for trusting VTech®with the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech®
To learn more about Infant Learning‚and other VTech®toys, visit
www.vtech.com

Introduction
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TURNING
DISC
ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH
ANIMAL
BUTTONS
HANDLE
LIGHT-UP
PIANO KEYS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Mini Music Maker™ learning
toy.
The VTech®Mini Music Maker™ is an interactive electronic piano for
babies 6 months and up. Chunky light-up piano keys allow little ones
tocreatetheir own musical tunes. Puppy, kitty and birdieenjoysinging
withthemelodies,hearthemchimeinfromtimetotimewhilethemusic
plays. Familiar upbeat melodies promote singing and dancing fun.

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Mini Music Maker™ learning toy
- 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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to loosen the
screw.
3. Install2new‘AA’(UM-3/LR6)batteriesfollowingthediagraminside
thebatterybox.(Theuseofnewalkalinebatteriesisrecommended
for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the
battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observing the polarity(+, -) signsto 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.

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• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)or rechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the LOW
VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME ( )
position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/
OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
OFF ( ) position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Mini Music Maker™ will
automaticallypower-downafter approximately 30 secondswithout
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/volume control switch to
turn the unit on.You will hear a few phrases,
a giggle and a song.The lights will flash with
the sounds.

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2. Press the animal buttons to hear fun
phrases, animal sounds and music. The
corresponding animal sound will
periodically play in the melody.
Press one of the other animals to change
theanimal soundplayedinthemelody.The
lights will flash with the sounds.
3. Press the light-up piano keys to hear
individual music notes.The corresponding
piano key will light up when a key is
pressed. If a melody is playing and the
pianokeysare pressed, the piano keyswill
take over playing the melody one note at a
time until the melody is over. The lights will
flash with the music.
4. Spin the disc to hear a giggle, fun phrase
and a song. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
5. If there is no input to the unit after approximately ten seconds, you
will hear a phrase. After another ten seconds if there is still no
input, you will hear another phrase and a song. If there continues
to be no input to the unit, it will automatically power-down.
"The dog
loves to
bark along!"

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Instructions & Activities
MELODY LIST:
1. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
4. London Bridge
5. Wheels On The Bus
6. Old King Cole
7. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
8. Three Blind Mice
9. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
9. Rock-a-bye Baby
SUNG SONG LYRICS: (to the tune of Frére Jacques)
The notes on the keys go Do-Re-Mi,
Do-Re-Mi, Do-Re-Mi
The notes on the keys go Do-Re-Mi
Let’s play a song!

Care & Maintenance / Troubleshooting
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be in use for an
extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
For information on this product warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creatingand developingInfant Learning productsis accompanied
by aresponsibility that weat VTech®take very seriously.We make
every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms
the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products
and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
Note:
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
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturning theequipmentoffandon,theuser 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

THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15OFTHEFCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE,AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPTANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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