vtech 180963 Starlight Sounds Hippo Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: vtech

Table of Contents

vtech 180963 Starlight Sounds Hippo
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Sung Song Lyrics:
INTRODUCTION
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT FEATURES
ACTIVITIES
SUNG SONG LYRICS
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONSUMER SERVICES
PRODUCT WARRANTY/ CONSUMER GUARANTEES
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

vtech 180963 Starlight Sounds Hippo

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Product Information

The Starlight Sounds Hippo is a versatile and interactive toy designed to provide soothing sounds, melodies, and light effects for children. It features four mode buttons, a volume control dial, a timer switch, an on/off switch, and a light control button. The toy operates on 2 AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries and comes with a battery cover on the bottom for easy battery installation and removal. The toy has automatic shut-off and sound sensor capabilities.

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Removal and Installation:

Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the hippo. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance).
Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

Product Features:

ON/OFF SWITCH: Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to turn the unit ON or OFF.
TIMER SWITCH: Slide the TIMER SWITCH to select the desired playtime duration. The unit will automatically power down when the time is up.
VOLUME CONTROL DIAL: Turn the VOLUME CONTROL DIAL to adjust the volume level.
LIGHT CONTROL BUTTON: Press the LIGHT CONTROL BUTTON to cycle through 6 different light effects. Keep pressing the button until you find the desired setting.
MODE BUTTONS: Press one of the four MODE BUTTONS to choose a mode of play.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF: The toy has an automatic shut-off feature to conserve battery life.
SOUND SENSOR: The toy has a sound sensor that activates the lights and sounds in response to noise or movement.

Activities:

Slide the On/Off Switch to turn the unit on. You will hear a soothing song, two short stories, and ten melodies with nature sounds. The light will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Story Button to hear seven stories with fun sounds followed by soft melodies. Press the story button again to hear the next story. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Lullaby Button to hear three soothing songs followed by soft melodies. Press the lullaby button again to hear the next song or melody. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Nature Sound Button to hear a combination of soothing nature sounds. Press the nature sound button again to hear the next sound pattern. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Lullaby & Nature Sound Button to hear soothing melodies with nature sounds. Press the lullaby and nature sound button again to hear the next melody. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds if the light control button has not been pressed.

Sung Song Lyrics:

SONG 1: Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.
SONG 2: Rock-a-bye, baby, On the treetop. When the wind blows, The cradle will rock.

VTech understands that a child’s needs and abilities change as they grow and with that in mind we develop our toys to teach and entertain at just the right level…

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Toys that will stimulate their interest in different textures, sounds and colors
- 1am…
- …responding to colours, sounds and textures
- …understanding cause and effect
- .learning to touch, reach, grasp, sit-up, crawl and toddle
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Interactive toys to develop their imagination and encourage language development
- I want…
- ..to get ready for school by starting to learn the alphabet and counting
- …my learning to be as fun, easy and exciting as can be
- …..to show my creativity with drawing and music so my whole brain develops
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- …challenging activities that can keep pace with my growing mind
- intelligent technology that adapts to my level of learning
- National Curriculum based content to support what I’m learning at school

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Starlight Sounds Hippo learning toy! Soothe your baby to sleep with the Starlight Sounds Hippo. The soft hippo projects stars onto the ceiling in four different colours whilst playing calming sounds, songs, music and seven nursery rhymes.

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

One VTech® Starlight Sounds Hippo
Instruction Manual

WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please keep Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
WARNING:
Keep this soft toy out of the sleeping environment for babies under twelve months to avoid suffocation risk.

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.

BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the hippo. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance).
Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION

Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:

Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from toy before charging.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Disposal of batteries and product

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in the Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13th August, 2005.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
- www.vtech.co.uk/recycle
- www.vtech.com.au/sustainability
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position.
TIMER SWITCH
Slide the TIMER SWITCH to select the length of time the unit will play for. When the time is up the unit will automatically power-down.
VOLUME CONTROL DIAL
Turn the VOLUME CONTROL DIAL to select the desired volume.
LIGHT CONTROL BUTTON
Press the LIGHT CONTROL BUTTON to select one of 6 light effects. Press the button until you find the desired setting.
MODE BUTTONS
Press one of the four MODE BUTTONS to choose a mode of play.
UTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Starlight Sounds Hippo will automatically power down after the selected time. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or when the sound sensor detects baby’s cry.
SOUND SENSOR
The VTech® Starlight Sounds Hippo is equipped with a special sound sensor. Once the selected time setting has ended, the unit will automatically power- down. The sensor will reactivate the program when it detects baby’s cry for approximately 4 seconds without interruption. The unit will reactivate and play lullabies and nature sounds.

ACTIVITIES

Slide the On/Off Switch to turn the unit on. You will hear a soothing song, two short stories and ten melodies with nature sounds. The light will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds, if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Story Button to hear seven stories with fun sounds followed by soft melodies. Press the story button again to hear the next story. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds, if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Lullaby Button to hear three soothing songs followed by soft melodies. Press the lullaby button again to hear the next song or melody. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds, if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Nature Sound Button to hear a combination of soothing nature sounds. Press the nature sound button again to hear the next sound pattern. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds, if the light control button has not been pressed.
Press the Lullaby & Nature Sound Button to hear soothing melodies with nature sounds. Press the lullaby and nature sound button again to hear the next melody. The light pattern will fade in and fade out slowly with the sounds, if the light control button has not been pressed.

SUNG SONG LYRICS

SONG 1
- Row, row, row your boat,
- Gently down the stream.
- Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
- Life is but a dream.
SONG 2
- Rock-a-bye, baby,
- On the treetop.
- When the wind blows,
- The cradle will rock.
SONG 3
- Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
- How I wonder what you are.
- Up above the world so high,
- Like a diamond in the sky.
- Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
- How I wonder what you are.

MELODY LIST:

Diddle Diddle Dumpling
To Market, To Market
Roses Are Red
Lavender’s Blue
Polly Put the Kettle On
Hickory Dickory Dock
Ring Around the Rosy
Frère Jacques
. Water music
Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Riddle Song
Good Morning Merry Sunshine
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Toyland
Bicycle Built For Two
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross
Sailing, Sailing
See Saw Margarey Daw
Oranges and Lemons
All the Pretty Little Horses
Little Bo Peep
Beautiful Dreamer
Au Claire de la Lune
Home Sweet Home – Bishop
Serenade – Haydn
Menuet – Mozart
All Through the Night
Glowworm
Sing a Song a Six Pence
New World Symphony – Dvorak
Rondo a Capriccio – Beethoven
To a Wild Rose – MacDowell
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Happy Farmer – Schumann
Lullaby – Brahms
Hush Little Baby
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
Alouette
Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Fur Elise – Beethoven
Shoo Fly
Four Seasons – Winter – Vivaldi
Four Seasons – Fall – Vivaldi
Four Seasons – Spring – Vivaldi
Four Seasons – Summer – Vivaldi
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Rock-a-bye-Baby
Air for the G String – Bach
Shenandoah
Piano Sonata in C, K545, 1st Movement – Mozart
Minuet in G – Beethoven
ABC Tumbe Down D
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Spring Song
Waltz of the Flowers
Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Row Row Row Your Boat
Moonlight Sonata – Beethoven
Ode To Joy – Beethoven

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat.
Remove the batteries when the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow these steps:

Please turn the unit OFF.
Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.

CONSUMER SERVICES

Creating and developing VTech® 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 with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

UK Customers:
- Phone: 0330 678 0149 (from UK) or +44 330 678 0149 (outside UK)
- Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
- Phone: 1800 862 155
- Website: support.vtech.com.au
NZ Customers:
- Phone: 0800 400 785
- Website: support.vtech.com.au

PRODUCT WARRANTY/ CONSUMER GUARANTEES

UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED – CONSUMER GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/consumerguarantees for further information.

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