VTech Home Edutainment System User Manual

Dear Parent,

VTech®, with the introduction of our V.FLASHTM, offers kids a cool, fun,

and educational alternative to the world of violent video games. We know that kids want to play popular video games, and we also understand parents’ reluctance to put potentially inappropriate content into their hands. As kids get older they want to be able to play independently, and make choices for themselves, and parents want to feel comfortable that these choices are

going to be healthy and benecial to their kids.

With V.FLASHTM – an educational video game system designed for kids 6-10 – VTech® continues its tradition of providing unique and fun alternatives to the existing video game systems. V.FLASHTM combines age-appropriate educational content with outstanding 3D graphics, fast-paced game play, real video and pictures, and three unique modes of play to provide a state of the art experience that kids and parents will both love. Also, V.FLASHTM can play all of your standard music CDs, making it both a cool video game system as well as your own personal stereo!

V.FLASHTM works with a full library of V.DISCTM, each of them featuring

some of your kids’ favorite characters. Best of all, every V.DISCTM comes with three modes of play, so your child is free to explore, play and learn in any way that they choose. Game Zone offers fast-paced video game fun, with all the action but none of the violence. Knowledge World features a virtual encyclopedia of pictures, videos and facts. Creative Workshop lets kids work in a cool 3D environment on creative projects such as model building and custom animations.

Best of all, the library of software will continue to grow, as VTech® seeks to provide parents with an almost endless selection of wholesome video games that meet the individual needs and likes of their children.

At VTech® we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the video game dilemma, as well as another innovative way for your child to learn while having fun. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job of helping your child explore a new world of learning!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech

To learn more about V.FLASHTM and other VTech® toys, visit:

www.vtechkids.com

CONTENT

• INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1

Packaging Contents ............................................................... 1

Product Features ................................................................... 2

• GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 4

AC Adaptor ............................................................................ 4

Connecting to a TV ................................................................ 5

Connecting to a VCR ............................................................. 6

Connecting the

V.FLASH

• SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................ 7

To begin play .......................................................................... 7

To change a V.DISC

To play an audio CD ............................................................... 8

To stop an audio CD .............................................................. 8

• ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU.......................................... 9

Icon descriptions .................................................................... 9

Memory Card management ................................................... 10

V.FLASH

CD Player ............................................................ 11

Picture viewer ......................................................................... 11

Media player ........................................................................... 12

Console setup ........................................................................ 13

Controller ..................................... 6

............................................................ 7

• CARE & MAINTENCE ......................................................... 13

• WARNING ............................................................................. 13

• TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 13

• TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................... 15

• OTHER INFO ........................................................................ 16

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V.FLASHTM Home Edutainment

System!

V.FLASHTM is a video game system that combines the fast-paced action

and outstanding graphics of great video game play with unique educational and creative elements. With V.FLASHTM, kids can choose to embark on fun gaming adventures, explore an interactive encyclopedia of videos, pictures, and facts, or create their own 3D models and animations. They play, learn and explore at their own pace, so the experience is never the same twice. Educational curriculum is woven seamlessly into the game play, so while they’re having fun attempting to ﬁnish the race or save the world, real learning is occurring. With V.FLASHTM, a world of fun and discovery opens up with each new experience.

USER’S MANUAL

CONTROLLER

V.FLASHTM MAIN UNIT

INTRODUCTION

V.DISC

The package contents

• V.FLASHTM Home Edutainment System Main Unit

• One V.FLASHTM Controller

• One V.DISC

• One audio CD disc tray

• One AC adaptor

• One AV cable

• One instruction manual

• One V.DISC

sheath

AV CABLE

AC ADAPTOR

V.DISC

SHEATH

AUDIO CD DISC TRAY

INTRODUCTION

If any items are missing, contact our technical support line number on your warranty card for assistance.

WARNING:

• This product requires an undisturbed environment to operate properly. Make sure it is placed on a hard ﬂat surface (carpet is not recommended) with sufﬁcient space between the product and other items. Do not tap or hit the product while it is operating.

• Do not lift or move the product during operation.

• 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Main Unit Front

RESTART button

MEMORY CARD

slot

CONTROLLER port

EJECT button

OFF button ON button

Main Unit Rear

MAIN UNIT cover PLAY button STOP button VOLUME button

NEXT button

HEADPHONE port

MICROPHONE port

VOLUME CONTROL

AV output port

DC input connector (DC 9V IN)

Heat ventilation grill

INTRODUCTION

RESTART button Press this button when the unit is ON to start

the game over from the beginning.

MEMORY CARD slot Insert a V.FLASHTM Memory Card into this slot.

(card sold separately) Please refer to ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU section and

then Memory Card management for speciﬁc information on how to save game information to a memory card.

CONTROLLER port Plug the V.FLASHTM Controller into PLAYER 1

port.

EJECT button Press this button to open the disc cover.

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ON button Press this button to turn on the unit. OFF button Press this button to turn the unit OFF. Always

do this before removing a V.DISCTM.

VOLUME button Control the volume of a V.DISCTM, audio CD, or

headphones.

NEXT button Press this button to play the next track on an

audio CD.

STOP button Press this button to stop an audio CD. PLAY button Press this button to play an audio CD. HEADPHONE port Insert standard headphones into this port. MICROPHONE port Insert a standard microphone into this port.

MIC VOLUME CONTROL Use this to control the volume of the microphone.

AV output port Connect the AV cable jacks to this port. AC-DC adaptor jack Connect the AC Adaptor to this jack.

CAUTION

The V.FLASHTM has intake/exhaust vents at the bottom and on the backsides designed to maintain adequate ventilation. Do not operate the console in any location where these vents become covered or obstructed.

Controller

INTRODUCTION

LEFT button

ENTER button

JOYSTICK

(not included)

HELP button MENU button EXIT button RIGHT button

RED button

YELLOW button

GREEN button

BLUE button

4 ABCD buttons

RELEASE button

ENTER button Press this button to make a selection, or to

perform certain game actions.

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