V-tech Soothe & Surprise Nature Light User manual

User's Manual
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-02125-000
Soothe & Surprise Nature Light

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
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Soothe & Surprise Nature
Light™.
The VTech®Soothe & Surprise Nature Light™ is a soothing crib
lightdesignedforbabiesbirthandup. TheVTech®Soothe & Surprise
Nature Light™ uses a combination of soothing classical melodies,
nature sounds, songs, and calming light play to help relax baby and
send them off to a peaceful slumber. The unit also features a built-in
sound sensor that activates soothing melodies when baby awakes. A
variety of light play settings, time settings and musical settings allow
parents to customize this crib toy to baby’s specific needs. Playtime
is over, it’s time for bed, dreamy time awaits you so lay down your
head.
ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
FOCUS DIAL
LIGHT PLAY
SELECTOR BUTTON
TIME SELECTOR
SWITCH
VOLUME CONTROL
DIAL
MOON BUTTON
CRIB ATTACHMENT
STRAPS
LIGHT PROJECTOR
MOVING
CHARACTERS
SOUND SENSOR
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Soothe & Surprise Nature Light™ unit
• Two crib attachment straps
• 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. Locatethebatterycover on theback
oftheunit.Usea coin or screwdriver
to loosen the screws.
3. Install 4 new "C" size (LR14) 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 screws to secure the
battery cover.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries 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.
• Donotmix alkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)or rechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
CRIB ATTACHMENT
Please Note:
To ensure your child’s safety, the assembly of this product is an adult
activity, not a child’s activity.
The crib attachment straps allow for easy and secure mounting of the
VTech®Soothe & Surprise Nature Light™ to a crib. Please follow
the instructions below carefully and make sure the final assembly is
correct. Attach only to cribs with sturdy rails and spindles. Do not
attach to playpens with mesh walls.
This crib light is not intended for use as a toy. Please make sure the
crib attachment straps are out of reach from children when placed in
the crib. Please ensure the crib light is positioned upright with the
projection light facing directly upwards.
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1. Place the unit in the crib bringing both
straps over the top rail. Slip the top of the
strap under the slot on the back of the
unit and secure. Repeat this procedure
for the second strap. You can adjust the
hanging height by choosing the
appropriateholeonthetopofeachstrap.
2. Pull slightly on the unit to make sure both
straps have been securely fastened.The
unit should be snug against the crib rail.
Pleasechecktheunitfrequentlytoensure
it is still secure.
3. For additional use, the unit can be
removed from the crib and placed on a
dresser. For your child’s safety, please
ensure that the crib attachment straps
have been removed when the unit is not
hanging in the crib.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
1. To replace the light bulb, locate the light
bulb cover on the bottom of the unit.
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2. Make sure the unit is turned OFF ( ).
Use a screwdriver to open the cover.
3. Gently remove the old light bulb and the
protection ring.
4. Attach the protection ring to the new light
bulb. Carefully put the new light bulb into
the light bulb socket. The maximum
power of the light bulb is 2.4 watt. For
bestperformance,replacewitha2.4watt,
4.8 volt, 0.3A bulb.
5. Replace the light bulb cover and secure
the screw using a screwdriver.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the
MELODY MODE ( ), the NATURE
SOUND MODE ( ), or the NURSERY
MODE( )position.ToturntheunitOFF,
slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. LIGHT PLAY SELECTOR BUTTON
Press the LIGHT PLAY SELECTOR BUTTON to select thedesired
light setting.
1. Twinklinglights and background lights.
2. Projection light only
3. Background lights only
4. Projection light and twinkling lights
5. No lights
6. Twinkling lights, background lights and projection light
Note: When the unit is first turned on, all the lights will be on.
3. TIME SELECTOR SWITCH
Slide the TIME SELECTOR SWITCH
( ) to the desired time setting – 3,
5 or 10 minutes.
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4. VOLUME DIAL
Turn the VOLUME DIAL ( ) to
the desired volume.
5. FOCUS DIAL
Turn the FOCUS DIAL to the desired
focus of the projected image.
6. AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Soothe & Surprise Nature
Light™ will automatically power-down after the pre-set time is
reached and there is no input. The unit can be turned on again by
pressingthe moonbuttonorsliding theon/off/modeselectorswitch.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/mode selector switch
toturntheuniton.Youwillhear"It’slullaby
time" followed by the related response of
the selected mode. In the MELODY
MODE ( ),youwillhearasongfollowed
by a variety of melodies. In the NATURE
SOUND MODE ( ), you will hear a
song followed by a variety of peaceful nature sounds. In the
NURSERY MODE ( ), you will hear a song followed by a variety
of melodies with nature sounds playing in the background. The
light play is dependent upon the selected light play setting.
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2. Press the moon button to hear calming
phrases,asongandavarietyofmelodies
in the MELODY MODE( ). In the
NATURE SOUND MODE ( ), you will
hear calming phrases, a song and a
variety of nature sounds. In the
NURSERY MODE ( ), you will hear a
variety of songs followed by melodies with nature sounds playing
in the background. The light play is dependent upon the selected
light play setting.
3. In addition to the soothing atmosphere
and sounds, the VTech®Soothe &
SurpriseNature Light™ featuresabuilt-
in sound sensor. Once the selected time
setting has finished, the unit will
automatically power-down. The sound
sensor will re-activate the program if
continuous background noise is detected for approximately 7
seconds. Only melodies will be heard. The sound sensor will not
activate spoken phrases, songs, lights and motor movement.
MELODY LIST
1. All Through the Night
2. Sweet and Low
3. Brahms’ Lullaby
4. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
5. Beautiful Dreamer
6. Rock-a-Bye Baby
7. Canon in D – Pachelbel
8. Lullaby – Mozart
9. To a Wild Rose – MacDowell
10. Claire de Lune – Debussey
11. Air for the G String – Bach
12. Adagio from Winter – Vivaldi
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