V-tech pop-a-balls User manual

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Parent’s Guide
Drop & Pop Ball PitTM
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Pop-a-Balls™Drop & Pop Ball
Pit™. Your little one will love playing in the ball pit, tossing the balls in
the hoop and counting to ten with fun sounds. Press the orange button
to hear more fun sounds and responses as the balls pop!
Collapsible
Ball Pit
Ball Hoop Bird
On/Off Mode
Switch
Volume Control
Switch
Electronic
Activity Panel
Activity
Panel
Base
30 Balls
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One activity panel base • One electronic activity panel
•One attachment clip • One collapsible ball pit
• Two small screws
• 30 balls
• One parent’s guide
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic
sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable
ties and packaging screws are not part of this toy,
and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-
vous de tous les produits d’emballage tels que
rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches,
étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas
partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains
important information.
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
back of the unit. Use a coin or a
screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new AA (AM-3/LR6)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new
alkaline batteries is recommended
for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable, or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
With the Drop & Pop Ball Pit™, safety comes first. To ensure your child’s
safety, adult assembly is required.
WARNING! This unit contains small screws. For your child’s
safety, do not let your child play with the toy until it is fully
assembled. Adult supervision is recommended.
1. Insert the Electronic Activity Panel to the
Activity Panel Base. Using a screwdriver,
insert the two small screws into the screw
holes on the back of the Activity Panel
Base.
2. Place the Activity Panel Base in the
ball pit. Insert the two blue Attachment
Straps into the slots on the bottom of
the Activity Panel Base, then pull on
the straps until the loops pull through
the slots. Hook the two blue straps on
either side of the Activity Panel Base.
3. Slide the Activity Panel against the
fabric wall. Locate the two slots on the
back of the activity panel and fasten it
to the fabric wall using the Attachment
Clip. You will hear the Attachment Clip
snap into place when inserted correctly.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off/Mode Switch
To turn the unit ON, slide the On/Off/
Mode Switch to the Counting Mode
() or Animal Mode ( ) position.
You will hear a song and a welcoming
phrase. To turn the unit OFF, slide the
On/Off/Mode Switch to the OFF ( )
position.
2. Volume Control Switch
Slide the Volume Control Switch to
the High Volume ( ) or Low Volume
( ) position.
3. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Drop & Pop Ball Pit™ will automatically
power down after approximately 50 seconds without input.The unit
can be turned on again by pressing any button.
NOTE: If the unit powers down while playing, we suggest changing
the batteries.
The infrared light sensors in the ball hoop are sensitive to sunlight.
The sensors may not perform properly in brightly lit, sunny rooms or
under direct sunlight.
4. Storage
To fold up the collapsible ball pit for
storage, remove the Activity Panel
Base and put the Balls in the middle
of the ball pit. Fold the panel opposite
the tallest panel over the Balls then
fold in the two sides. Tie the two ties
together.
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ACTIVITIES
1. Hoop
Toss the Balls into the Ball Hoop to
hear the Balls counted in Counting
Mode or hear fun sounds in Animal
Mode. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
2. Purple Button
Press the purple button to move the
hippo up and down. You will hear fun
sounds in Counting Mode. In Animal
Mode you will be introduced to the hippo
through fun phrases and a song. The
lights will flash with the sounds.
3. Orange Button
Press the orange button to pop the balls
out of the reservoir. You will hear a song,
short tunes and fun sounds in Counting
Mode. In Animal Mode you will hear
playful phrases and fun sounds. The
lights will flash with the sounds.
4. Yellow Button
Press the yellow button to move the
elephant up and down. You will hear
fun sounds in Counting Mode. In
Animal Mode you will be introduced to
the elephant through fun phrases and
a song. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
5. Bird
Twist the Bird to hear him ask simple
questions in Counting Mode. In Animal
Mode you will hear fun phrases about
the bird, bird sounds, a song and
melodies. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
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SONG LYRICS
SONG 1
Come with me, let’s have some fun,
Let’s play and count, from one to ten!
Come with me, let’s have some fun,
Throw the ball! Yay! Nice shot!
SONG 2
Popping and popping,
All the balls are popping.
The popping balls never stop,
Are you gonna catch them all?
SONG 3
In the jungle, the trees grow high,
The flowers are so pretty.
On the ground, the balls fall down,
And chirp goes the birdie!
SONG 4
Hippo in the river,
Hippo on the land,
Hippo on the playground,
Hippo on the sand.
SONG 5
Let’s stomp and play all day!
Cheer with the elephant,
Hooray!
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MELODY LIST
1. Do You Know the Muffin Man?
2. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
3. Pop! Goes the Weasel
4. Aiken Drum
5. This Old Man
6. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
7. Famer in the Dell
8. One Man Went to Mow a Meadow
9. Frère Jacques
10. Hot Cross Buns
11. Pat-a-Cake
12. Ring Around the Rosy
13. Old King Cole
14. Skip to My Lou
15. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
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.
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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 should now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by
going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at 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, or by
going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link with any problems
and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
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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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which 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.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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CAUTION:
ATTENTION !
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Register your product online at vtechkids.com/warranty.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
This Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser,
is non-transferable and applies only to “VTech” products or
parts. This product is covered by a 3-month Warranty from
the original purchase date, under normal use and service,
against defective workmanship and materials. This Warranty does not apply
to (a) consumable parts, such as batteries; (b) cosmetic damage, including
but not limited to scratches and dents; (c) damage caused by use with non-
VTech products; (d) damage caused by accident, misuse, unreasonable use,
immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, or improper installation,
improper service, or other external causes; (e) damage caused by operating
the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by VTech in the
owner’s manual; (f) a product or part that has been modified (g) defects caused
by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product; or
(h) if any VTech serial number has been removed or defaced.
Prior to returning a product for any reason, please notify the VTech Consumer
Services Department by going to our website at vtechkids.com, filling out
our Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link or calling
1-800-521-2010.
If the service representative is unable to resolve the issue, you will be provided
instructions on how to return the product and have it replaced under Warranty.
Return of the product under Warranty must adhere to the following rules: If
VTech believes that there may be a defect in the materials or workmanship of the
product and can confirm the purchase date and location of the product, we will
at our discretion replace the product with a new unit or product of comparable
value. A replacement product or parts assumes the remaining Warranty of the
original product or 30 days from the date of replacement, whichever provides
longer coverage.
THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER
ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF VTECH CANNOT
LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPLACEMENT
SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY VTECH IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible for direct, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of Warranty.
This Warranty is not intended to persons or entities outside the United States
of America. Any disputes resulting from this Warranty shall be subject to the
final and conclusive determination of VTech.
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