V-tech Nitro Vision User manual

2006 © VTech
Printed in China
91-02195-000

Nitro Vision™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
SECTION 2 SET-UP
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT FEATURES
SECTION 3 ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER 1 MAIN UNIT
CHAPTER 2 CARTRIDGE 1: LANGUAGE LAUNCHER
CHAPTER 3 CARTRIDGE 2: SCIENCE & NATURE
CHAPTER 4 CARTRIDGE 3: DISCOVER THE WORLD
CHAPTER 5 CARTRIDGE 4: MATH EXPLORER
SECTION 4 CARE & MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 1 CARE & MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CHAPTER 4 OTHER INFO
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your VTech®Nitro Vision™.
Your Nitro Vision™ is an electronic learning tool that challenges young minds with 41
activities in different categories as diverse as Language Skills, Math, Spanish, Science,
Geography and History.
Main Menu Hot Key
Personal Profile Hot Key
Cartridge Hot Key
Progress Report Hot Key
Caps Lock Light
Mouse Pad
Interactive Mouse 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges
Infrared Emitter
Cursor Key
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Mouse Jack
INTRODUCTION
Cartridge Storage
Compartment
Power Indicator Light
ON/OFF Button
Infrared Receiver
Cartridge Slot
Reset Button
Battery Compartment

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Nitro Vision™ Console
• Interactive Infrared (IR) Keyboard
• Mouse Pad
• Interactive Mouse
• 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges: Language Launcher, Science & Nature,
Discover the World, Math Explorer
• Instruction Manual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not
part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
SET-UP
GETTING STARTED
Before playing for the first time, be sure you have inserted 3 “C”-sized batteries into the
console unit, and 2 “AA”-sized batteries into the IR keyboard.
USING THE MOUSE
1. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the infrared
keyboard.
2. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.
3. Click the mouse button to make a selection.
CLEANING THE MOUSE
1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom
of the mouse.
2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the mouse
and the ball.
3. Place the ball back in the mouse, replace the mouse cover and screw
the cover closed.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The Nitro Vision™ console unit operates on 3 “C”-sized batteries or a VTech®9V adaptor
(sold separately).
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and
open it.
3. Insert 3 “C”-sized batteries as illustrated.
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4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: For best performance, use new alkaline batteries.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
The Nitro Vision™ Infrared Keyboard operates on 2 “AA”-sized batteries (sold
separately).
1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and
open it.
2. Insert 2 “AA”-sized batteries as illustrated.
3. Close the battery cover.
NOTE:For best performance, use new alkaline batteries. Please replace batteries when
any of the following events occur:
1. The IR keyboard does not register that a key has been pressed.
2. The Caps Lock light does not light up when the Caps Lock is activated.
3. The IR emitter on the keyboard does not light up when a key is pressed.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
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 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.
Notice: When the Nitro Vision™ is running on batteries, you may see this icon
appear on the TV screen. This indicates that battery power is low. Please
replace the batteries as soon as possible.
AC ADAPTOR
• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of a VTech®
9V AC/DC adaptor.
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• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.
• Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.
• Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the
toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time,
unplug the adaptor.
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys
• Please make sure the adaptor is out of reach by children;
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;
• Never use more than one adaptor;
• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;
• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy;
• The adaptor is not a toy;
• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other
parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
NOTE: Before you connect Nitro Vision™ to a TV, check to make sure that the unit is
working. Once you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light (VTech®logo) should
glow. If the VTech®logo does not glow, check to see that the adaptor is connected correctly,
or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are not installed correctly,
Nitro Vision™ will not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that both
your TV and the Nitro Vision™ console unit are turned OFF before you begin making
connections.
Connect Nitro Vision™ to your TV or VCR by plugging the Nitro Vision™ console unit’s
colored cables into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set or VCR.
FOR TVS WITH STEREO AUDIO INPUTS
- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the
yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white
audio input terminal on your TV.
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FOR TVS WITH A MONO AUDIO INPUT
- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the
yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white
audio input terminal on your TV.
CONNECTING TO A VCR
If there are no video IN and audio IN terminals on your TV set, you can connect Nitro
Vision™ to a VCR.
- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the yellow
video input terminal on your VCR.
- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white
audio input terminal on your VCR.
CARTRIDGES
Please take the cartridge out of the storage compartment in the top of the unit before using
the cartridge.
- Make sure the Nitro Vision™ console unit is turned OFF.
- Insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot on the front of the main console
unit. The cartridge should lock into place. Please use carefully when
inserting or removing the cartridge from the slot.
- Turn on the TV.
- Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which Nitro
Vision™ is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV
to “video” mode; however, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV
or VCR manual for further details.
- Turn Nitro Vision™ on by pressing the ON Button.
NOTE: When Nitro Vision™ is running any activity, inserting a cartridge into the cartridge
slot is NOT RECOMMENDED. Inserting a cartridge will cause Nitro Vision™ to
reset. Please make sure the Nitro Vision™ unit is turned OFF when inserting any
cartridge.
Nitro Vision™ bonus activity cartridges are only to be used with the Nitro Vision™ console
unit.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
PLAY MODES
With Nitro Vision™ you can choose five different categories of play and learning:
Main Unit
Cartridge 1: Language Launcher
Cartridge 2: Science & Nature
Cartridge 3: Discover the World
Cartridge 4: Math Explorer
One/Two Player Mode
Press the Player button on the keyboard to switch between one-player and two-player
modes. The activities that can be played with two players are:
Cartridge 2: Science & Nature
1) Science Quiz
2) Animal Quiz
3) Human Body Quiz
4) Who Invented What?
Cartridge 3: Discover the World
5) World Wonders Quiz
6) Space & Planet Quiz
7) Earth Challenge
8) Ocean Quiz
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn the unit ON. Pressing the ON/OFF
button again will turn the unit OFF.
RESETTING THE UNIT
Pressing the Reset button on the main console unit will reset the unit.
ACTIVITIES
MAIN MENU
When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main Menu.
Icons for different activities will be shown in the Main Menu. You can choose an activity in
one of these ways:
1) Use the arrow keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button to
select the activity.
2) Use the cursor keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button or click
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the mouse to select the activity.
3) Use the mouse to choose the activity you want by clicking on the activity icon on the
screen.
CARTRIDGES
Make sure the unit is turned OFF. Insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot on the front of
the main console unit. Then turn the unit ON.You will see a short opening scene and enter
the Main Menu.You will now see the cartridge icon in the Main Menu. When you select the
cartridge icon and press the Enter key, or click on the cartridge icon with the mouse, you
will enter the Cartridge Menu. Icons for different activities will be shown in the Cartridge
Menu.You can choose an activity in one of these ways:
1) Use the arrow keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button to
select the activity.
2) Use the cursor keys to choose the activity you want.Then press the Enter button or click
the mouse to select the activity.
3) Use the mouse to choose the activity you want by clicking on the activity icon on the screen.
LEVEL SELECTION
1) Press the Level button on the keyboard to go to the Level Selection screen. Use the arrow
keys or mouse to select Level 1 (easy), Level 2 (medium) or Level 3 (hard).
2) Pressing the Personal Profile button will take you to the Auto Leveling Selection Screen.
Use the arrow keys or mouse to select Auto Leveling ON or OFF.
ANSWERS
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
In addition to a full QWERTY keyboard, you will also find the hot keys and function keys
described below:
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