VTech STORYTIME PIANO User Manual

User's Manual

Storytime Piano

™

© 2002 VTech

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

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

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 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTech® Storytime Piano™ is an interactive 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.

YELLOW MUSIC

MELODY
BUTTON

ON/OFF
SWITCH

LIGHT UP
PIANO KEYS

NOTE BUTTON

TURNING
PAGES

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 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 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. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
screw to secure the battery cover.

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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.

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the ON ( ) position.

2. T o adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH located on the back
of the unit to the ( ) position for LOW
VOLUME or the ( ) position for HIGH
VOLUME.

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 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.

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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

automatically power-down after several minutes without input. The
unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or by turning
the book pages.

ACTIVITIES

WHEN THE BOOK IS CLOSED

1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON
( ) position. You will hear a short
tune. The piano keys will flash from
left to right with the sounds.

WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 1 & 2

1. Turn the TURNING PAGE to the

“Old MacDonald

country theme, page 1 & 2. You will
hear the first line of the Old MacDonald
song followed by a short tune. The
piano keys will flash from left to right
then right to left with the song.

has a band”

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
spine of the book to hear one of twelve
random melodies. The piano keys will
flash randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear
individual piano notes. The
corresponding piano key will light up
when pressed.

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“Re”

2. Press the YELLOW MUSIC NOTE
BUTTON to hear the Old MacDonald

song with the animal 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
country music feel. The piano keys will
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 .

“Old MacDonald
has a band, ei-ei-oo
With a ...

WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 3 & 4

1. Turn the TURNING PAGE to the
classical theme, page 3 & 4. You will

“Old MacDonald

hear the first line of the Old MacDonald
song followed by a short tune. The
piano keys will flash from left to right
then right to left with the song.

has a band”

WHEN THE BOOK IS TURNED TO PAGE 5 & 6

1. Turn the TURNING P AGE to the rock
‘n roll theme, page 5 & 6. Y ou will hear

“Old MacDonald

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.

has a band”

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
musical instrument sounds that relate
to the instruments the animals are
playing. The corresponding piano key
will light up when pressed. If the piano
keys are pressed while a melody is
playing, the melody will be played with
the instrument that has been pressed.

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“Old MacDonald
has a band, ei-ei-oo
With a ...

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 rock
‘n roll feel. The piano keys will flash
randomly with the melodies.

4. Press the PIANO KEYS to hear the
musical instrument sounds that relate
to the instruments the animals are
playing. The corresponding piano key
will light up when pressed. If the piano
keys are pressed while a melody is
playing, the melody will be played with
the instrument that has been pressed.

“Old MacDonald
has a band, ei-ei-oo
With a ...

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
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
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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take very seriously. We make every effort

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