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1. WARNING A very small percentage of the public due to an existing condition may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns especially on television While the V FLASH Home Edutainment System does not contribute to any additional risks we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play video games If your child experiences dizziness altered vision disorientation or convulsions discontinue use immediately and consult your physician Please note that focusing on a television screen at close range and handling a V FLASH controller for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort We recommend that children take a 15 minutes break for every hour of play TROUBLESHOOTING Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the V FLASH Home Edutainment System Should any problem persist call the customer service line at the number listed on your warranty card for assistance TROUBLESHOOTING There is no 1 Make sure that the V FLASH TV and VCR if used are plugged picture on the into power outlets TV screen 2 Make sure that the DC jack on the AC Adaptor is firmly plugged into the DC input connector on the back of the Main Unit 3 Make sure that V FLASH is turned ON and the TV and VCR if used are turned ON 4 Check the connections between the console and the TV or VCR if used2. Main Menu V FLASH CD E the console Player View pictures stored on a memory Main Menu V FLASH Picture card Viewer Ja Play audio tracks stored on a memory Main Menu V FLASH Media O card Player ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU OO M Sha right to the left and to center position A C Play Stop or Sk to the Next Track on Play music CD while disk cover is closed and the console is turned on a V FLASH game audio CD or is closed and the console is headphones turned on V FLASH MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT NOTE A V FLASH MEMORY CARD is required to save information Sold separately From the Main Menu Screen go to the Memory Card Screen by pushing the joystick right to the 1st icon on the top row of the Main Menu Move the joystick to see information stored on the memory card Press the yellow button onthe V FLASH controller to delete a record Press the red button on the V FLASH controller to exit to the Main Menu ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU A picture will indicate an existing record When a record is highlighted information about the record will be shown here CAUTION Do not remove or insert a memory card while the console is reading the card This may cause damage to the data stored on it or the card itself AGGESSING THE MAIN MENU V FLASH CD Player From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASH CD Player Screen by selecting the 4th icon of the top ro
3. f i i INM vtech Dear Parent VTech with the introduction of our V FLASH 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 s 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 beneficial to their kids With V FLASH 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 FLASH 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 FLASH can play all of your standard music CDs making it both a cool video game system as well as your own personal stereo V FLASH works with a full library of V DISC each of them featuring some of your kids favorite characters Best of all every VDISC 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 feat
4. right and then press the Q green button to play stop pause or rewind the current CD track or play the next track IA Press the yellow button to delete a record in the general Media Player Screen Press the 6 red button to return to the last level Menu 00 00 Fa EF fn V FLASH Console Setup From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASH Console Setup Screen by selecting the 5th icon of the top row of the Main Menu J Z ui 2 lt 2 i I 0 0 0 ul T T lt Move the joystick to the left or right and then press the amp green button to move the whole screen up down to the right to the left or to Center position Press the amp red button to return to the Main Menu GARE amp MAINTENANGE T CARESMAINTENANCEY WARNING TROUBLESH CARE amp MAINTENANCE 1 Keep your V FLASH clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth Never use solvents or abrasives Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat Unplug the adaptor and remove the adaptor from the Main Unit when not using it for an extended peroid of time w 1 _ 4 Avoid dropping it NEVER try to dismantle it 5 Always keep the V FLASH away from water 7 6 The AC adaptor should be regularly examined for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts In the event of such damage the V FLASH must not be used with this adaptor until the damage has been repaired
5. R 1 port EJECT button Press this button to open the disc cover INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Press this button to turn on the unit Press this button to turn the unit OFF Always do this before removing a V DISC VOLUME button amp Control the volume of a V DISC audio CD or ON button OFF button 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 not included 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 FLASH 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 LEFT button HELP button MENU button EXIT button RIGHT button ENTER button RED button YELLOW button GREEN button BLUE button JOYSTICK 4 ABCD buttons RELEASE button ENTER button Press this button to make a selection or to perform certain game actions GETTING STARTED JOYSTICK Use this to control on screen character movement or scroll
6. V DISC sheath v DISC INTRODUCTION If any items are missing contact our technical support line number on your warranty card for assistance WARNING e 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 nottap or hit the product while it is operating e Do not lift or move the product during operation e 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 MAIN UNIT cover PLAY button 7 MEMORY CARD s STOP button 5 t A z _ E ae Fm FA VOLUME button CONTROLLER port FSA f i E 2 NEXT button 0 EJECT button HEADPHONE port A OFF button ON button MICROPHONE port O VOLUME CONTROL Main Unit Rear 4 AV output port DC input connector DC 9V IN Heat ventilation grill RESTART button Press this button when the unit is ON to start the game over from the beginning MEMORY CARD slot Insert a V FLASH 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 FLASH Controller into PLAYE
7. a L L C and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction dead battery or repairs Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss Company VTech Electronics North America L L C Address 1155 West Dundee Road Suite 130 Arlington Heights IL 60004 USA Phone 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada NOTICE 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C
8. a toy Never clean a plugged in toy with liquid e Never use more than one adaptor Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time CONNECTING TO ATV NOTE Before you connect the V FLASH to a TV check to make sure that the unit is working Once you have turned the unit ON the power indicator light ON button should glow If the ON button does not glow check to see that the adaptor is connected correctly Make sure that your TV and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections Connect the V FLASH to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set For TVs with stereo audio inputs Connect the yellow plug on the V FLASH cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV Connect the white and red plugs on the V FLASH cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV For TVs with a mono audio input Connect the yellow plug on the V FLASH cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV Connect the white or red plug on the V FLASH cable to the white or red audio input terminal on your TV GETTING STARTED O taa EREA ARR AeA mm PA a ul E CONNECTING TO A VCR Ifthere is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set you can connect V FLASH to a VCR AY IN Connect the yellow plug on the V FLASH cable to RR the yellow video input term
9. and review the appropriate connection in this manual 5 Make sure that all cable connectors are securely plugged into the appropriate sockets 6 Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel No sound on 1 Check if the TV volume is turned off or muted TV 2 Try to increase the volume by pressing the Volume button while playing an audio CD 3 Make sure that there are no headphones plugged into the V FLASH Main Unit 4 Check the audio and video connections between the V FLASH and the TV or VCR if used 5 Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel Power Indicator 1 Make sure the AC Adaptor is plugged into both the wall outlet and does not turn ON the back of the Main Unit when pressing ON button or it goes OFF during gameplay 2 If the light is still off remove the AC Adaptor plug from the adaptor jack of the Main Unit wait for 1 minute and then plug it back into the adaptor jack Wait for a few seconds then press the ON button 3 If the light is still Off press the RESTART button and wait for a few seconds press the ON button again 4 Remove all controllers and accessories e g V FLASH MEMORY CARD and remove the V DISCTM then repeat the procedures above If it is OK it may be a problem with the V DISC or accesory Try replacing the Controller V DISC or accesory 0 H O O L 0 Lu al m O 1 Picture is rolling 1 Try to a
10. djust the vertical or horizontal hold controls if available or has bars or on your TV lines Sound is buzzing 1 If using the Stereo AV Cable check the audio red amp white connections Make sure they are plugged into the Input connectors not the Output connectors and make sure the video yellow connector is not plugged into an audio connector The V FLASH 1 Make sure the power is OFF before plugging any Controller into Controller does Mme OTE not work properly 2 Insert the Controller Plug completely into the Player 1 or Player 2 Port on the front of the console In some games it only works when the Controller is plugged into the Player 1 Port so check to make sure this connection is made 3 Make sure that the joytsick on the Controller is centered when the unit is turned on TECHNICAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING V TECHNICAL SUPPORT The music is 1 Make sure that the V FLASH is put on a stable playing surface interrupted without vibrations when playing 2 Make sure the unit is not placed too close to any type of loud a music CD speaker 3 Remove the CD from the CD tray check for contamination dirt scratches or other irregularities If necessary clean the disc by wiping with a soft cotton cloth don t use paper from the middle to the outside edge An error occurs The V FLASH is sitting on an unstable surface when loading Turn Off the unit VENAS le surface and ON agai
11. inal on your VCR VIDEO L AUDIO R h n Connect the white and red plugs on the V FLASH cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your VCR CONNECTING THE V FLASH CONTROLLER Plug the controller into the PLAYER 1 port located on the front panel of the Main Unit as illustrated CAUTION For safety reasons turn off the console and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet before making or adjusting connections When the power is ON please don t insert or eject the V FLASH controller MEMORY CARD or other accessories a 14 lt 0 0 z Li O SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION TO BEGIN PLAY Make sure the unit is turned OFF Press the OD EJECT button to open the Main Unit cover Place the V DISC label and printed side up into the disc compartment and onto the center hub Close the Main Unit cover Turn your TV on Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V FLASH is connected In many cases this will involve setting the TV to video mode however since all TVs vary please refer to your TV or VCR manual for further details Make sure that both the Controller and AC adaptor are properly plugged into the console and the wall outlet Turn the V FLASH Home Edutainment System on by pressing the ON button Enjoy your game When not using your V FLASH press the OFF button and GD EJECT button to remove the V DISC Close the Mai
12. n Unit cover NOTE If you don t see the V IFLASH logo screen on your TV please review the above If there is still no picture on TV press the RESTART button and wait for a few seconds then press ON button again Please refer to Troubleshooting table for more information Do not accidentally press the RESTART button while playing a game or the game will restart TO CHANGE AV DISC While the power is ON press the OFF button to stop the game play Press the EJECT button to open the Main Unit cover and remove the V DISC from the console Place another V DISC label and printed side up into the disc compartment and onto the center hub Close the Main Unit cover Press the Q ON button and start to play SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE e If the Main Unit disc cover is opened while the power is OFF the V DISC may still be spinning If this happens wait until the disc stops spinning before removing it from the console e To prevent your V DISC from becoming dirty or scratched avoid opening the disc sliding door and touching the unprinted surface of the disc When the disc is not in the console always store it in the V DISC Sheath TO PLAY AN AUDIO CD The V FLASH console can play audio CDs that have this logo COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO While the power is ON press the Q OFF button Press the CUAD EJECT button to open the Main unit cover and remove the V DISC from the console Place an audi
13. o CD on the CD disc tray with the label facing up Place the audio CD disc tray into the disc compartment Close the Main unit cover Enjoy your Music Please refer to ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU section and then V FLASH CD Player for instructions on the function of the CD Player TO STOP AN AUDIO CD e Press the STOP button e Press the EJECT button to open the Main Unit cover and remove the audio CD from the console e Close the Main Unit cover and press the OFF button to turn the power off e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet SYSTEM OPERATION ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU The Main Menu allows you to create your own setup see information about the game you have saved play an audio CD and access information stored on a Memory Card if you have one inserted into the unit V FLASH To go to the Main Menu Screen use one of the following methods e Turn the power ON while the Main Unit cover is open or e Turn the power ON while there is no V DISC loaded in the console Use the controller buttons on the controller to change to different menus as shown below Delete JOYSTICK Select Quit current screen and return to last level menu ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU Icon brief descriptions Icons Function Application Screen Select or delete records stored on a Main Menu Memory Card memory card Management 2 Play the audio CD which is inserted in
14. onsole setip aasa ea ene KOR sean NE oe Je Sae DA rara agn 13 o CARE amp MAINTENCE eros tene nd ado 13 VAIN FUN TIN Ges eee re RE SR rie es gr cena Ra Pr 13 TROUBLESHOOTING everest teen 13 e TECHNICAL SUPPORT coco cococcnonoconocococonicononoconononononicnnncos 15 OTHERINE O eo ee rAa 16 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech V FLASH Home Edutainment System V FLASH 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 FLASH 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 FLASH a world of fun and discovery opens up with each new experience USER S MANUAL V FLASH MAIN UNIT AV CABLE M A AC ADAPTOR Sh CONTROLLER Ah Y V DISC SHEATH AUDIO CD DISC TRAY The package contents e V FLASH Home Edutainment System Main Unit e One V FLASH Controller e One V DISC e One audio CD disc tray e One AC adaptor e One AV cable e One instruction manual e One
15. onsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment
16. or playing a 2 Move the V to a stable surface and press again game 3 If this does not work the V DISCTM may be dirty or damaged Please refer to the V DISC User s Manual for CD cleaning procedure TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and or suggestions that you might have A support representative will be happy to assist you Before requesting support please be ready to provide or include the information below e The name of your product or model number the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product e The actual problem you are experiencing e The actions you took right before the problem occurred If you wish to buy additional controllers for your V FLASH Home Edutainment System please visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department Internet www vtechkids com Phone 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada OTHER INFO DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY VTech Electronics North America L L C and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook VTech Electronics North America L L C and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software VTech Electronics North Americ
17. through menus on certain screens 4 SELECTION buttons Use these buttons to choose answers in certain activities or to perform certain game actions HELP button Press this button to hear helpful hints in certain games MENU button re Press this button to enter the Menu screen EXIT button Press this button to exit or pause a game GREEN button y Enter Confirm RED button Back Cancel The V FLASH Controller accommodates both right and left handed players To switch the controller for let or right handed use e Pull the RELEASE button on the underside of the controller as shown to release the lock e The center part of controller will pop up Turn it around so that the JOYSTICK is on the side you prefer e Press it down until you hear a locking sound A lt E 0 0 E a 0 A f O m Q O 14 GETTING STARTED AC ADAPTOR e Use a VTech DC 9V 1200mA AC DC adaptor included e Make sure the unit is turned OFF e Plug the power jack end of the adaptor on the back of the unit e Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED NOTE When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time it is recommended to unplug the adaptor and remove the adaptor from the Main Unit Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys e Not for use by children under 3 years of age e Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy e The adaptor is not
18. ures 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 WTech 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 WTech with the important job of helping your child explore a new world of learning Sincerely Your Friends at VTech To learn more about V FLASH and other VTech toys visit www vtechkids com CONTENT INTRODUCTION SM ES a ee eee ea ee ee 1 Packaging Conlents rener A A ee ae 1 Produet Feature ssania hasan earner 2 GETTING STARTED zrnce 4 An IE DES SKE Eee 4 Connectind toral BE e etree cee li 5 CONNe Clin G ra CVC eta ed ae lia sn SS ERE Ree 6 Connecting the V FLASH Controller esec 6 SYSTEM OPERATION e T AT ae eee 7 A A sener er ene beses enes ease 7 RA eee ne ne el ene 7 TO Pla ra UD e le 8 TO Stop AKA Cll OC DE eee eats trees ee eee ER KERES PER 8 e ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU 1111122 9 cepa o AA e eE EN On E 9 Memory Card management 222 262 eee 10 VELASH S CD Player aee ma Ver ee Ran 11 e T T ET 11 Media playere aren a des 12 C
19. w of the Main Menu Move the joystick to the left or right and then press the green button to play pause stop rewind t the current CD track or play the next track Press the y red button to return to the Main Menu You can also play stop the current CD track or play the next CD track by pressing the Play a Stop and Next button on the Main Console i 7 7 V FLASH Picture Viewer From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASH Picture Viewer Screen by selecting the 2nd icon of the top row of the Main Menu You will enter a general Picture Viewer Screen first Move the joystick left right up or down to highlight a picture and then press the amp green button to select it Z W 2 lt 2 ll I F 0 0 0 Li 0 o lt You will next see a zoomed in screen of an enlarged picture Push the joystick to the left or right to view the previous or next picture Press the yellow button to delete a picture Press the red button to return to the last level menu ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU V FLASH Media Player From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASH Media Player Screen by selecting the 3rd icon of the top row of the Main Menu You will enter a general Media Player Screen first Move the joystick up or down to highlight a media track and then press the amp green button to select it You will then enter a zoomed in screen with functional icons Move the joystick to the left or
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