View-Master Interactive Vision Wiring diagram

INTERAaM
View-Master®
Interactive Vision™
Television System
(VMIV)
Installing and Operating
Instructions
Note to Parents/Guardians 2
Setting Up 6
Operating the System 20
Trou ble·Shooting 22
Care and Maintenance 24

CAUTION-ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed
dUring handling and use to prevent electric shock.
AC Adapter: Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz.
Output: 16 VAC, C.T., 800 rnA.
System Requirements:
1. The VCR must be VHS format.
2. The VCR must have AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks. Almost all
VCRs are equipped with these, but you should check the back of
your VCR to be sure.
If your VCR does not have AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks, please
call 1-800-292-9843, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Pacific time, and you will be sent. at no cost to you, a special
adapter that will enable you to connect and use the system.

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CONTENTS
Note to Parents/Guardians 2
Important Safety Tips 5
Setting up 6
What We Provide 6
What You Provide 7
Step- By-Step Installation 8
Abbreviated Instructions (for the technically inclined) 9
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Note on Stereo 18
Operating the System 20
Starting Up 20
Starting and Stopping 20
Replaying an Interaction 20
Pausing 21
Rewinding and Fast Forwarding 21
Adjusting Sound Levels 21
Quitting 21
Trouble-Shooting ~ 22
Care and Maintenance 24
FCC Regulations 25
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NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Dear Parents/Guardians:
View-Master® Interactive Vision™ Television System (VMIV)
offers a two-way television viewing experience that's both
entertaining and educational. Your child will play games,
constnlct songs and stories, and respond to questions asked
by his or her favorite TV and movie characters, who will react
differently according to the answers.
To help your child get the most out of VMIV, please read this
booklet completely before you operate the system.
The booklet contains the following major sections:
• SETTING UP. VMIV connects to your VCR and 1V for a
one-time setup. Once connected, it remains ready to play
and does not interfere with regular 1V and VCR viewing.
Setting up the system is very simple with most video
system configurations. Pages 6-19 contain clear
instructions and diagrams to help you connect VMIV to
your system.
• OPERATING THE SYSTEM. This section explains briefly
how to start, stop, pause, rewind or fast-forward VMIV.
Each interactive videocassette provides instructions on the
use of the Electronic Controller with its joystick and
buttons. VMIV is an electrically operated product; there-
fore, each time your child is ready to play, we recommend
that you switch on your VMIV, VCR and 1V and insert the
interactive videocassette. However, if your child is old
enough to work a VCR, you may wish to go over the
OPERATING section (pages 20-21} with him or her.
It is a good idea to re-read the OPERATING section after
you have played an interactive videocassette a few times.
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NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING. In the unlikely event you have a
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problem in operating the View- Master® Interactive
Vision ™ Television System, this section provides
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suggestions for remedying the problem.
We also recommend that you remain with your child the first
time he or she operates the system. That way, you will be
able to share in the child's enjoyment as well as ensure that
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everything is working smoothly. We hope you and your family
enjoy View-Master® Interactive Vision™ Television System
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and the unique interactive 1V experience it provides.
Please keep these instructions handy for future reference, and
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remember to send in your Warranty Registration Card within
ten days of purchase.
If you have any questions or problems that are not answered
in this booklet, please call us at our toll-free customer service
hot line, 1-800-292-9843, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. Pacific time.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Important Safety Tips
• Observe Warnings. Read all safety and operating
instructions before operating the system, and all warnings
on system components should be observed.
• Power Sources. The system should be connected only to
the AC Adapter supplied with this product (see SETTING
UP).
• Object and Liquid Entry. Care should be taken so that
small objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
system components.
• Temperature. System components should not be exposed
to extreme heat or cold.
• Ventilation. Your VMIV Video Processor has ventilation
openings in its cabinet to release heat generated during
operation. Blocking these openings can cause heat build-
up inside the unit, causing failures that may result in a fire
hazard. For protection, avoid obstructing the ventilation
openings with any foreign objects.
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SETTING UP
Before you can set up your View- Master® Interactive Vision ™
(VMN} Television System, you should make sure you have
everything you need. Pages 6 and 7 provide this information.
What We
Provide
Video Processor with Electronic
Cable Attached Controller
VMIV Interactive Videocassette
RF Cable
AudioNideo Cable AC Adapter
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What You
Provide
Note: if your VCR does not have
Audio Out and Video Out jacks,
please call 1-800-292-9843,
between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. Pacljic time, and
you will be sent, at no cost to
you, a special adapter that will
enable you to connect and use
the system.
TV with VHF IN
(also called ANT in, RF in, or TV in)
RF cable that is presently
attached to the VHF OUT
jack on your VCR.
Note: There are two types of RF connectors,
screw-on and push-on. Either type will
worK fine.
VCR-1/2" VHS (not Beta), with
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT.
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SETTING UP
Step-By-Step Installation
1. Turn off your VCR and TV.
2. Adjust switch settings:
• Channel switches on the back of VCR and the View-Master®
Interactive Vision ™ Television /stem (VMN) should both be
set to 3 or 4.
• The 1V should be tuned to the same channel (either 3 or 4).
3. Connect the Electronic Controller Unit.
Take the black cable attached to the front of
the VMN Video Processor, and attach it to
the Electronic Controller Unit with its
joystick and buttons. A small rib has been
added to make sure the plug fits only in one
position. Align the plug carefully.
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