V-tech Storytime Piano User manual

User's Manual

Storytime Piano™

Printed in China

91-01504-001

Dear Parent:

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. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters,

identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights

and music, all VTech®infant and toddler learning products

encourage your child’s natural growth and discovery skills. When

it comes to providing electronic learning products that enlighten,

entertain and develop minds, at VTech®we see the potential in

every child.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Storytime Piano™ learning toy!

This product is one of a family of high quality electronic learning toys. We

at VTech®are committed to providing the best possible products to

entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or

concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-

2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTech®Storytime Piano™ isaninteractive storybook for toddlers 6

months and up. Six pages of brightly colored graphics introduce three

different styles of music incorporating melodies, sound effects and a

unique story of Old MacDonald and his band. The light up piano keys

play animal and instrument sound effects so toddlers can join Old

MacDonald’s musical band buddies and play along.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

1. One VTech®Storytime Piano™

2. 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 dis-

carded for your child’s safety.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back of

the book. Use a coin or screwdriver to

loosen the screw.

3. Install 2 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries

following the diagram inside the battery

box. (The use of new alkaline batteries

is recommended for maximum

performance.)

4. Replacethebatterycoverandtightenthe

screw to secure the battery cover.

YELLOW MUSIC

NOTE BUTTON

MELODY

BUTTON

ON/OFF

SWITCH

LIGHT UP

PIANO KEYS

TURNING

PAGES

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BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries 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.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE

BATTERIES.

NOTE: If for any reason the program/activity stops working, please follow

these steps:

1. Turn the unit OFF.

2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

3.Let the unit stand fora few minutes, then replacethe batteries.

4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department

at1-800-521-2010intheU.S.or1-800-267-7377inCanada,andaservice

representative will be happy to help you.

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF

SWITCH to the ON ( ) position.

2. To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME

CONTROL SWITCH locatedontheback

of the unit to the ( ) position for LOW

VOLUME or the ( ) position for HIGH

VOLUME.

3. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF

SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.

Note: To preserve battery life, the VTech®Storytime Piano™ will

automaticallypower-down after several minutes without input. The

unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or by turning

the book pages.

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ACTIVITIES

WHEN THE BOOK IS CLOSED

1. SlidetheON/OFF SWITCH to the ON

( ) position. You will hear a short

tune. The piano keys will flash from

left to right with the sounds.

2. Press the YELLOW MUSIC NOTE

BUTTON to hear “Yeehaw!” followed

by a short tune. The piano keys will

flash from left to right then right to left

with the sounds.

3. Press the MELODY BUTTON on the

spineofthebooktohearoneoftwelve

randommelodies.Thepianokeyswill

flash randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear

individual piano notes. The

corresponding piano key will light up

when pressed.

WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 1 & 2

1. Turn the TURNING PAGE to the

country theme, page 1 & 2. You will

hearthefirstlineoftheOld MacDonald

song followed by a short tune. The

piano keys will flash from left to right

then right to left with the song.

2. Press the YELLOW MUSIC NOTE

BUTTON to hear the Old MacDonald

song with the animal sounds added

intothe song. The pianokeyswillflash

from left to right then right to left with

the song.

3. Press the MELODY BUTTON on the

spine of the book to hear one of four

random melodies played with a

countrymusic feel.Thepianokeyswill

flash randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear

animal sounds. The corresponding

piano key will light up when pressed.

If the piano keys are pressed while a

melody is playing the animal sound

effect will play over top of the melody.

“Re”

“Old MacDonald

has a band”

“Old MacDonald

has a band, ei-ei-oo

With a ...

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WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 3 & 4

1. Turn the TURNING PAGE to the

classical theme, page 3 & 4. You will

hearthe first lineoftheOld MacDonald

song followed by a short tune. The

piano keys will flash from left to right

then right to left with the song.

2. Press the YELLOW MUSIC NOTE

BUTTON to hear the Old MacDonald

song with the musical instrument

sounds added into the song. The

piano keys will flash from left to right

then right to left with the song.

3. Press the MELODY BUTTON on the

spine of the book to hear one of four

random melodies played with a

classical music feel. The piano keys

will flash randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear the

musicalinstrumentsounds that relate

to the instruments the animals are

playing.The corresponding piano key

willlight up when pressed. If the piano

keys are pressed while a melody is

playing,themelody will be played with

theinstrumentthathasbeenpressed.

WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 5 & 6

1. Turn the TURNING PAGE to the rock

‘nrolltheme, page 5 & 6.You willhear

the Old MacDonald song with the

musicalinstrumentsoundsaddedinto

the song. The piano keys will flash

from left to right then right to left with

the song.

2. Press the YELLOW MUSIC NOTE

button to hear the Old MacDonald

song with the musical instrument

sounds added into the song. The pi-

ano keys will flash from left to right

then right to left with the song.

3. Press the MELODY BUTTON on the

spine of the book to hear one of four

random melodies played with a rock

‘n roll feel. The piano keys will flash

randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear the

musicalinstrumentsounds that relate

to the instruments the animals are

playing.The corresponding piano key

willlightupwhenpressed. If the piano

keys are pressed while a melody is

playing,themelody will be played with

theinstrumentthathasbeenpressed.

“Old MacDonald

has a band”

“Old MacDonald

has a band, ei-ei-oo

With a ...

“Old MacDonald

has a band”

“Old MacDonald

has a band, ei-ei-oo

With a ...

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COUNTRY MELODIES:

• Yellow Rose of Texas

• Old MacDonald

• Home on the Range

• Turkey in the Straw

CLASSICAL MELODIES:

• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

• Symphony No. 5

• Canon in D

• Happy Farmer

ROCK ‘N ROLL MELODIES:

• Rockin’ Robin

• This Old Man

• Entertainer

• Farmer in the Dell

OLD MACDONALD SONG LYRICS:

Old MacDonald has a band, ei-ei-oo

With a ... here, and a ... there

Here a ..., there a ...

Everywhere a ...

Old MacDonald has a band, ei-ei-oo

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight and heat source.

3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Creating and developing toddler 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 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 1-800-267-7377 in

Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Our

service representative will be happy to help you.

NOTE:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and

used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it

may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested

and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance

with the specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to

provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouragedto try tocorrect the interference by oneor more of the followingmeasure:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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