VTech Groovy Tunes Owner's Manual

LITTLE SMART

tunes

USER'S MANUAL

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© VTECH

Printed in China

91-01260-000

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® LITTLE SMART Groovy Tunes
learning toy! This product is one of a family of high-quality LITTLE
SMART® electronic learning products. 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 LITTLE SMART Groovy T unesTM learning toy is a portable, electronic
radio for infants 6 months and up. A variety of built-in songs and dancing
lights will delight babies as they are introduced to beginning numbers
and letters. With a fun clicking antenna and a large carrying handle, the
LITTLE SMART Groovy TunesTM learning toy is packed with on-the-go
fun for your little one!

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TWISTING
ANTENNA

SPEAKER

NUMBER/SHAPE
BUTTONS

HANDLE

LIGHT-UP
SCREEN

ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH

MUSICAL
ROLLER BALL

LETTER/PIANO
KEYS

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTECH® LITTLE SMART Groovy TunesTM learning toy.

- 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 .

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back
of the unit. 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. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure the battery cover.

BATTER Y 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 exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.

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• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.

NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please

follow these steps:

1.Please turn the unit OFF.

2.Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

3.Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the 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 at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you.

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to either the MUSIC MODE

( ) or TALKING MODE ( )
position to turn the unit ON. A sound
effect or talking phrase will play . Lights
will flash along with the sound.

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2. Press any button or spin the Musical
Roller Ball to begin play.

Note: Without input after several
minutes the unit will go into a power­down mode to conserve battery power.
The unit can be restarted by pressing
any button.

3. To adjust the volume, slide the

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
located on the back of the unit to the
( ) position for LOW VOLUME or
to the ( ) position for HIGH
VOLUME.

4. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF position ( ) to

turn the unit

OFF

.

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ACTIVITIES

A. Talking Mode ( )

1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the Talking Mode
( ) position. A number count will

be heard followed by a sound effect.
Lights will flash along with the sound.

2. Press a Number/Shape Button to
hear a friendly voice identify the
number followed by a counting tune.
Lights will flash along with the sound.

3. Press a Letter/Piano Key to hear a
friendly voice identify the letter
followed by a sound effect. Lights will
flash along with the sound.

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“Two”+
Do, Mi

“A”+
Sound
effect

4. Spin the Musical Roller Ball to hear
all the built-in melodies played one
after another. Lights will flash along
with the music.

5. Twist the radio’s antenna to hear a fun
clicking sound.

B. Music Mode ( )

1.

Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the Music Mode ( )
position. A sound effect will play
followed by a short tune. Lights will
flash along with the sound.

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2. Press any Number/Shape Button or
Letter/Piano Key to hear a melody.
Lights will flash along with the music.

SIX CHEERFUL MELODIES:

• Polly Wolly Doodle

• Sailing, Sailing

• The Entertainer

• The Wheels on the Bus

• Camptown Races

• Oh Where, Oh Where Has My

Little Dog Gone?

3. Spin the Musical Roller Ball to hear
one of the built-in melodies played one
note at a time. The speed at which the
music is played depends on how
quickly the ball is turned.

4. Twist the radio’s antenna to hear a fun
clicking sound.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct 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 infant/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 can 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. A 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 encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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