Fisher-Price J5971, H6723 User Manual

H6723

J5971

Instructions

Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference,
as it contains important information.

Requires six “C” (LR14) and three “AAA” (LR03) alkaline
batteries (not included).

An adult must install batteries and set-up this system for use.
Tool required for battery installation: Phillips screwdriver

(not included).

TV not included.

TV image quality may vary.

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Battery Installation

Base Unit

• Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the
base unit.

• Loosen the screws in the battery compartment door with a
Phillips screwdriver. Remove the battery compartment door.

• Insert six “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries, as indicated inside
the battery compartment.

Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for
longer life.

• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the
screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

• When images on your TV screen appear grainy or lose
color, it's time for an adult to change the batteries!

Microphone

• Locate the battery compartment on the microphone.

• Loosen the screw in the battery compartment door with a
Phillips screwdriver. Remove the battery compartment door.

• Insert three “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries, as indicated
inside the battery compartment.

Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for
longer life.

• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw
with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

It's time for an adult to change the batteries in the
microphone when:

• Power light on microphone becomes dim.

• Sounds from the microphone become faint or stop.

• Lenses stop rotating.

1.5V x 6

“C” (LR14)

Shown Actual Size

1.5V x 3

“AAA” (LR03)

Shown Actual Size

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Battery Safety Information

In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fl uids that can cause a chemical
burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted
batteries from the product. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of the product
in a fi re. The batteries inside may explode or leak.

• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, as recommended.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging.

• If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.

FCC Note (United States Only)

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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

StarStation™ Entertainment System
Model Number: H6723

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.

Consumer Relations Department, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052

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Connecting Your Star Station™ to Your TV or VCR

Reset

Power/Volume

ROM
Cartridge

Power/Volume

Special Effects Lenses

Play/Pause

Audio/Video Cable

Track Forward/Back

Rotate Effect

Important! Your TV or VCR must
have audio and video input jacks.

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Lens Select

• Position Star Station
VCR) or on the fl oor in front of your TV.

Important! Do not place Star Station
on top of your TV. Keep excess cable off
the fl oor and out of the way.

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• Make sure the power/volume dial on
Star Station™ is off. The power light
should be off.

• Turn your TV or VCR off.

• Locate the audio/video cable on the
back of Star Station™.

• Plug the audio/video pins into the
matching colored input jacks on your
TV or VCR (Yellow for VIDEO IN, White for
LEFT AUDIO IN and Red for RIGHT
AUDIO IN).

Note: We've included a detailed
illustration to show how to connect
Star Station™ to a TV or TV and VCR.
Please refer to page 11.

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Power Light

Power/Volume
Dial

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Note: The photo above shows a combination TV/VCR/DVD with input

jacks on the front. Your TV or VCR may have input jacks on the back.

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• Insert the ROM cartridge into the slot in
Star Station™.

Note: For proper function, turn the
Star Station
ROM cartridges.

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off before inserting

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• Rotate the power/volume dial to turn
power on. The power light turns on.

• Turn your TV or VCR on.

• To fi nd the picture transmitted on your
TV screen, set your TV's or VCR's mode
selector to INPUT or VIDEO IN.

• Have your child stand about 4 or 5 feet
from Star Station™.

• Move the lens up or down until your child
is visible on the TV screen.

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Power/Volume
Dial

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4 to 5 Feet

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No Image?

If you do not see an image on your TV screen transmitted from Star Station™, try
the following:

1. Verify that your audio and video cable is fully inserted into your TV or VCR.

2. Press the channel down button on the VCR or TV and check for an INPUT channel
below channel 2.

3. Use the menu system on your TV or VCR to fi nd INPUT or SOURCE. Change to INPUT
or SOURCE.

4. If you are still unable to see an image, refer to your TV or VCR's instruction manual.

Hints About Lighting...

Images on the TV screen look best when there is good lighting in the room where you
use Star Station™.

Front Lighting Overhead Lighting

Make sure the light source in the room is in front or above your child.

The light source should NOT

be behind your child!

Back Lighting

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• Slide the power/volume switch on
the microphone to either low or high

volume. The power light turns on.

Hints:

- The microphone power/volume switch

controls the volume of your voice. The
volume dial on Star Station
the overall volume of the music. Adjust
the overall volume on your TV.

- Be sure to slide the power/volume
switch to the off position when you
are fi nished.

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controls

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Power/Volume
Switch

Power Light

• Press the play/pause button to start
the music. Press again to pause.

• Use the track forward and back
buttons to move ahead or back through
the songs on the ROM Cartridge.

• Start singing!

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Track
Forward/Back

Play/Pause
Button

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• Star Station™ features fi ve special
effects lenses.

• Press the lens button on the micro­phone to select from the fi ve lenses.

• Press the rotate effect button to
rotate the lens for different cool looks!

Star Clear Color Warp

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Lens Select

Rotate Effect

Double Vision Kaleidoscope

Notes:

• To prevent battery drain, turn power/volume dial off when toy is not in use .

• If power light is on and there is no sound or picture, press reset button to
reactivate toy .

• When you are fi nished with Star Station™, turn off power on the main unit
and microphone.

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Recording Your Performances

If Star Station™ is connected to your VCR,
you can record performances. Simply insert
a blank tape and press record on your VCR.

VCR not included.

Connection to an External Music Source

Star Station™ can be connected to an
external music source such as a portable
CD player or stereo so you can sing along to
other music!

1. Turn the power/volume dial on the
Star Station™ off.

2. Remove the ROM Cartridge from
Star Station™.

3. Connect an audio cord (not included) to
the LINE OUT jack on your external music
source. The audio cord should have a

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/8” stereo (mini) plug.

Note: You can purchase audio cords in an
electronics or some department stores.

4. Insert the 1/8” stereo plug into the INPUT socket
on the back of Star Station™.

5. Press play on your external music source.

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6. Turn Star Station

7. Adjust volume on your external music source.

power on.

CD player and audio cord
not included.

Additional ROM
Storage

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/8” Stereo

(mini) Input

Care

1. Wipe this product with a clean cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solu­tion. Do not immerse this product.

2. This product has no consumer serviceable parts. Do not take this product apart.

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

No image on the TV TV or VCR is not set to

Feedback noise Microphone is too close

Music does not play ROM inserted with main unit “ON” Turn the Star Station

Images on TV look
grainy or lose color

Images on TV
look dark

The lenses
do not rotate

Muted voice sound Batteries in microphone are

Sound is distorted
from external
music source

proper input

Batteries in Star Station
are weak or dead

to speakers

ROM not fully inserted Make sure ROM is fully inserted into the

Batteries in Star Station
are weak

Improper room lighting Make sure the light source in the room is

Batteries in microphone are
weak or dead

weak or dead

A 900 MHz cordless telephone is
off its base.

Volume is set too loud on
external music source

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Press the channel down button on the VCR
or TV and check for an INPUT channel below
channel 2.

Use the menu system on your TV or VCR to
fi nd INPUT or SOURCE. Change to INPUT
or SOURCE.

Consult your TV's or VCR’s instruction manual.

Replace the batteries in Star Station
new “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.

Stand further away from your TV speakers.

Turn the volume down on your TV or
stereo system.

Star Station™.

Replace the batteries in Star Station
new “C” (LR14) alkaline batteries.

in front or above your child. See page 7 for
important hints about room lighting

Replace the batteries in the microphone with
three, new “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries.
Make sure the power/volume switch on the
microphone is set to off

Replace the batteries in the microphone with
three, new “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries.

Replace the telephone handset on its base.

Turn the volume down on your external music
source. Adjust the volume on your TV or
stereo system.

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off then on again.

when not in use.

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Connecting to a TV or VCR and TV

INPUT

Red

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Note: Input jacks may be on the back of your TV or VCR.

White

Yellow

LEFT

RIGHT

OR

TV

TV

VCR

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants Star Station™ is
free from all defects in material and workmanship when used under normal conditions for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace it at our option, free of
charge. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the product to Consumer Relations at the address
indicated above and for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc. will bear the
cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty is void if the owner repairs
or modifi es the product. This warranty excludes any liability other than that expressly stated
above including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN­TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Consumer Information

Visit us on-line at www.service.fi sher-price.com.

Call Fisher-Price
through Friday. Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDD equipment, please call
1-800-382-7470.

Write to us at:
Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.

For countries outside the United States:
CANADA: Questions? 1-800-432-5437. Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2;

www.service.fi sher-price.com.
GREAT BRITAIN: Mattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303;

www.service.mattel.com/UK.
AUSTRALIA: Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.

Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.

NEW ZEALAND: 16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.
ASIA: Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China.

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Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-432-5437, 8 AM - 6 PM EST Monday

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