vtech Safari Sounds Guitar User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- vtech
Table of Contents
Parent’s Guide
Safari Sounds Guitar
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Safari Sounds Guitar by VTech®!
The Safari Sounds Guitar is an entertaining musical toy guitar that is
themed like a tiger! The guitar can switch between acoustic, clean electric or
distorted electric sounds at the push of a button! It plays Rock, Blues and
Country genre melodies and sing-along songs about the tiger, bear, elephant,
frog and parrot. Much more is just waiting to be discovered and explored with
the VTech® Safari Sounds Guitar!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech Safari Sounds Guitar
- One Parent’s Guide®
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 this parent’s guide as it contains important
information.
Removing the packaging locks:
- Rotate the packaging locks anticlockwise 90 degrees.
- Pull out the packaging locks and discard them.
GETTING STARTED
Battery Removal and Installation
- Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
- Locate the battery cover at the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and remove the cover.
- Remove old batteries by pulling up one end of each battery.
- Install 2 new AA (LR6/AM-3) batteries into the main unit 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.
BATTERY NOTICE
- Alkaline Batteries are recommended.
- Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
- Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), rechargeable, or new and used batteries.
- Do not use damaged batteries.
- Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
- Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
- Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
- Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if removable).
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
WARNING:
Adult assembly is required for battery installation. Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
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, were marked, indicate that the battery
contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), or lead
(Pb) set out in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13th
August 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries
responsibly.
VTech® cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by disposing of it at
a small electricals collection point so all its materials can be recycled.
In the UK: Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list
of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for curbside collections.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Off/Mode Switch
Slide the O ff/Mode Switch to either Guitar Fun or Animal Band mode to power on the unit or to change mode.
Slide the switch back to the OFF position to turn the unit off.
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Low/High Volume Buttons
Press the Low Volume Button to lower the volume. Press the High Volume Button to increase the volume. After powering the unit off and on again, you may need to adjust the volume.
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8 Light Up Fret Buttons
Press the 8 Light Up Fret Buttons to create your own music with acoustic, clean electric, distorted electric guitar or animal sounds. The lights will flash with the music and sing-along songs.
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Guitar Sound Switch
Switch the Guitar Sound Switch to select acoustic, clean electric, or distorted electric guitar sounds.
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Music Genre Switch
Switch the Music Genre Switch to choose between Rock, Blues, or Country Country music genre.
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Strings Bar
Move the Strings Bar to play sound effects and the melodies.
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Whammy Bar
Move the Whammy Bar to hear special guitar sound effects.
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Music Button
Press the Music Button to play the melodies.
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Stop Button
Press the Stop button to stop the current responses.
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Tiger Button
In Guitar Fun mode, press this button to hear Tiger’s roar and to play the guitar sounds on the 8 Light Up Fret Buttons. In Animal Band mode, Press this button to jam the Tiger’s roar over the melody, or to hear sing- along songs about the Tiger.
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Elephant, Bear, Parrot and Frog Buttons
In Guitar Fun mode, press these buttons followed by the 8 Light Up Fret Buttons to create music with animal sounds. In Animal Band mode, press these buttons to play the melodies in animal sounds, or to hear sing- along songs about the animals.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Safari Sounds Guitar will
automatically power down after several minutes without input. The unit can be
turned on again by moving the Off/Mode Switch to any mode.
NOTE
If the unit powers down or if the light fades out during play, please install
a new set of batteries.
MODES:
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Guitar Fun
Move the Off/Mode Switch to the second position to enter this mode. Press the 8 Light Up Fret Buttons to create your own music. Switch the
Guitar Sound Switch or press an animal button to select the guitar or the animal sound you would like to use to create music. If no melody or song is playing, move the Strings Bar to play a few seconds of music. Keep moving the bar to keep the music playing. Move the Whammy Bar to hear fun sounds.
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Animal Band
Move the Off/Mode Switch to the third position to enter this mode.
Press any animal button to hear sing-along songs. After pressing an animal button, press the Music Button to hear the melody played in the selected animal sound. If no melody or song is playing, move the Strings Bar to play a few seconds of music in the selected animal’s sound. Keep moving the bar to keep the music playing. Move the Whammy Bar to hear fun sounds.
SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS
Tiger Song 1:
My stripes are black and they’re unique.
A group of tigers is called a streak.
I play the guitar and roam the land.
I like to make music with my friends in a band.
We’re all different and that’s pretty cool.
We play with everyone, it’s our only rule.
Tiger Song 2:
Oh, do you know how tigers roar?
How do tigers roar? How do tigers roar?
Oh, do you know how tigers roar?
Come on and roar with me!
ROAR!
Oh yes, I know how tigers roar.
How tigers roar. How tigers roar.
Oh yes, I know how tigers roar.
Because I’m a tiger!
ROAR!
Elephant Song 1:
The elephant joined the band,
The elephant joined the band,
The elephant joined the band,
To play her trumpet trunk.
Her trumpet goes Brrr Brrr!
Her trumpet goes Brrr Brrr!
She gives her ears a shake, shakes, shakes,
And then stomps on the ground.
Elephant Song 2:
Elephants are really big!
Elephants are really strong!
Elephants are the biggest,
Animals on land!
Elephants are really big!
Elephants are really strong!
Elephants are the biggest,
Animals on land!
Parrot Song 1:
Parrots have many colors,
Red, green, yellow, and blue.
Some parrots like to talk,
(Hello! How are you?)
Well, I’m feeling fine, and hope you are too.
Oh! Parrots have many colors,
(What colors do you like?)
Red, green, (Woo!) yellow and blue! Yeah!
Parrot Song 2:
My friend is a parrot named Perry.
His mum is a parrot named Mary.
His brother is a parrot named Harry.
His dad is a parrot named Barry.
Perry, Mary, Harry, Barry.
A Feathery Parrot Family.
Frog Song 1:
Jump, Jump, Jump,
Went the frog, went the frog, went the frog.
Jump, Jump, Jump,
Went the frog,
From branch to tree, to stump.
Jump, Jump, Jump,
Went the frog, went the frog, went the frog.
Jump, Jump, Jump,
Went the frog,
From branch to tree, to stump.
Frog Song 2:
Ribbit Ribbit says Froggy Frog.
Ribbit Ribbit says Frog from a log.
Frogs can live both in water or on land.
Frog likes to ribbit at the music stand.
Ribbit Ribbit says Froggy Frog.
Ribbit Ribbit says Frog from a log.
Frog’s tongue catches food better than his hand.
Frog likes to ribbit at the music stand.
Bear Song 1:
The bear went over the mountain,
The bear went over the mountain,
The bear went over the mountain,
To see what she could see.
The other side of the mountain,
The other side of the mountain,
The other side of the mountain,
Was all that she could see.
Bear Song 2:
Big brown bear,
Big brown bear,
Bears have lots of fur,
Lots of furry fur,
Bears really like to eat a lot,
Fruit, grass, and fish, why not?
Seeds and berries for dessert,
Oh big brown bear.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Keep the product clean by wiping them with a slightly damp cloth.
- Keep the product out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
- Remove the batteries when the product is not in use for an extended period of time.
- Do not drop the product on a hard surface and do not expose the product to excess moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, 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 use again.
- If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services Department and a service representative will be happy to help you.
CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech® products are 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
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Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
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Please refer to
vtech.com.au/consumerguarantees for
further information.
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