Playskool Video Now Jr Playskool Color Personal Video Player 74407, Video Now Jr Color Personal Video Player 74407 Instruction Manual

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AGES 3+

74407 Asst.

Color Personal Video Player

Thank you for purchasing the Playskool VideoNow Jr. Color Personal Video Player, the first ever handheld, portable, COLOR personal video player designed just for preschoolers and to use kidfriendly “mini” (108 mm) Personal Video Discs [PVDs]!

Be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully before using this product. Preschoolers can be entertained and educated, on-the-go, while watching many of their favorite shows – anytime, anywhere!

Designed with chunky buttons just for preschoolers, the Playskool VideoNow Jr. Color Personal Video Player is portable and handheld, in order to withstand a preschooler’s active lifestyle!

Now you can sit back

and relax, knowing that

your children are being

entertained by characters they love, from educational TV shows moms trust.

Requires 3 x 1.5V “AA” or

LR6 size alkaline batteries (not included). Phillips/ cross head screwdriver (not included) needed to insert

batteries.

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TO INSERT BATTERIES

Using a Phillips/cross head screwdriver, loosen the screw in the battery compartment cover (screw stays attached to cover). Remove cover. Insert 3 x 1.5V “AA” or LR6 size alkaline batteries (not included). Replace cover and tighten screw.

CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE

1. Be sure to insert the batteries correctly and always follow the toy and battery manufacturers’ instructions;

2. Do not mix old and new batteries or alkaline, standard (carbonzinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries;

3. Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION

Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

CAUTION:

1. Always follow the instructions carefully. Use only batteries specified and be sure to insert item correctly by matching the + and – polarity markings.

2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or standard (carbonzinc) with alkaline batteries.

3. Remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.

4. Remove batteries if product is not to be played with for a long time.

5. Do not short circuit the supply terminals.

6. Should this product cause, or be affected by, local electrical interference, move it away from other electrical equipment. Reset (switching off and back on again or removing and re-inserting batteries) if necessary.

7. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not mix these with any other types of battery. Always remove from the product before recharging. Recharge batteries under adult supervision. DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES.

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• Turn the “Contrast” dial to

clarify the picture quality to your liking.

• Turn the “Volume” dial to

adjust the level of sound.

CONTRAST

CONTROL

VOLUME

CONTROL

• To open, slide both “OPEN” switches towards the outside of the player.

• Insert a PVD, as you would a standard

compact disc. Make sure that the PVD snaps into place on the center spindle.

NOTE: The Playskool VideoNow

Jr. Color Player works ONLY with Playskool VideoNow Jr. and VideoNow PVDs. The Playskool VideoNow Jr. Color Player works with

BOTH black & white PVDs and COLOR PVDs. Black & white PVDs will not play in color.

• Gently close the lid of the player until you hear a click. NOTE: To remove your PVD:

Place your forefinger on the center spindle while your thumb rests on the edge of the disc. Gently lift the disc up off the center spindle and out of the player.

OPEN

•

Press the “Play/Pause” (green) button

to begin playing your video.

• To pause your video, simply press the “Play/Pause” button once. To resume play, press the “Play/Pause” button again.

• To jump to the next video scene, simply press the “Next” (orange) button.

•

To fast forward through the video, press and hold down the “Next” button and fast forward will happen at 2x the current speed. To increase the speed of the fast forward continue to hold down the “Next” button for an additional two seconds and it will happen at 4x the speed until you release the “Next” button, at which point the video will begin playing. NOTE: The fast forward immediately goes to 2x and will go to 4x after 2 seconds. The B&W discs, as well as special ‘extended’ play color discs will be at 4x and 8x speed instead of 2x and 4x.

• To jump back to the beginning of the track you are currently watching, press the “Previous” (blue) button once. To go back to the previous track press the “Previous” button twice.

•

To rewind fast through the video, press and hold down the “Previous” button and fast reverse will happen at 2x the current speed. To increase the speed of the fast reverse continue to hold down the “Previous” button for an additional two seconds and it will happen at 4x the speed until the “Previous” button is released, at which point the video will begin playing.

•

To stop your video, simply press the “Stop” (red) button. NOTE: To Turn Off the

Playskool VideoNow Jr.

Color Player: If the video is already stopped, press “Stop” again. If the video is stopped and you do not press another button for 30 seconds, the player will shut itself off, and you will need to press “Play/Pause” to turn it back on.

TO USE

top of player

(orange)

PVD DISPLAY

STOP (red)

PLAY/PAUSE

(green)

(blue)

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FCC STATEMENT

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 the receiver.

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

Playskool VideoNow Jr. would like to offer you some basic troubleshooting advice so that you can fully maximize your edutainment experience.

• If your player skips:

Your hi-tech Playskool VideoNow

Jr.

Player is sensitive and may skip due to sudden movements but will continue playing your videos where it left off.

• If your player freezes up:

If your player happens to freeze up, you will need to reset your player.

To do this, simply remove the existing batteries from the player and reinsert them.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

VIDEONOWjr.COM

Questions? Call 1-800-327-8264

NOTE: If you prefer to listen to your PLAYSKOOL

VIDEONOW JR. player with headphones (not

included) simply insert headphones into the headphone jack located on the bottom of the player.

Headphones not included. Consult the headphone manufacturer’s operating instructions.

HEADPHONE JACK

WARNING:

Long cords can pose a strangulation hazard to small children. Adult supervision required for headphone use.