VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino User’s Manual

: June 26, 2024
: vtech

Table of Contents

VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino
INTRODUCTION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY NOTICE
PRODUCT FEATURES
ACTIVITIES
MELODY LIST
SUNG SONG LYRICS
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT WARRANTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino

Dear Parent,

Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech® created the Infant Learning® series of toys.

These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun and unique as they learn age- appropriate concepts like ﬁrst words, numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s Infant Learning® toys develop babies’ mental and physical abilities by inspiring, engaging, and teaching.

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. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job of helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Your friends at VTech®

To learn more about VTech® toys, visit vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Chomp & Count Dino™ learning toy! Learn about colors, shapes, numbers and food with the Chomp & Count Dino™ by VTech®. Put the colorful play pieces in the dino’s mouth, and watch as he eats and recognizes each piece! This dino is hungry, so feed him a healthy treat!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

One VTech® Chomp & Count Dino™
8 colorful food pieces
One user’s manual

WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

NOTE: Please keep this instruction manual as it contains important information.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
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 it.

BATTERY NOTICE

Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbonzinc) rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
Do not use damaged batteries.
Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/ OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME ( ) position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
PULL CORD To convert the unit from a push toy to a pull toy, remove the pull cord from the storage compartment on the bottom of the Chomp & Count Dino™. For your child’s safety we suggest you store the pull cord in the compartment until your child is walking and to supervise your child when playing with the pull cord.
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH Slide the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the COUNTING MODE ( ) or the MEAL MODE ( ) position to choose a mode of play.
MOTION SENSOR The MOTION SENSOR is located inside the dino. Push or pull the Chomp & Count Dino™ to hear fun melodies. Continue to push the dino to hear fun sounds as the melody plays.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the VTech® Chomp & Count Dino™ will automatically power down after approximately 45 seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button. Pushing or pulling the Chomp & Count Dino™ will not turn the unit back on.

ACTIVITIES

S l i d e t h e ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME ( ) to turn the unit on. You will hear a playful sing-along song with fun sounds and talking phrases. The LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
Press one of the 5 SHAPE BUTTONS to learn numbers and counting in COUNTING MODE or colors and shapes in MEAL MODE. The LIGHTUP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
Insert one of the 8 FOOD PIECES into the FOOD PIECE SLOT to learn numbers and counting in Counting Mode and food and their colors in Meal MODE. The LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
Turn the SPINNING DISC to hear a variety of fun sung songs. The LIGHTUP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
Press the LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON to start a counting game in the Counting Mode and a feeding game in the Meal Mode.
- In Counting Mode, the Chomp & Count Dino™ will ask to be fed a specific number of FOOD PIECES. Insert the number requested in the FOOD PIECE SLOT to answer the question. You will hear encouraging phrases and short tunes by inserting the correct number of FOOD PIECES. The LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
- In MEAL MODE, the Chomp & Count Dino™ will ask to be fed a specific FOOD PIECE. Insert the FOOD PIECE requested in the FOOD PIECE SLOT to answer the question. You will hear encouraging phrases and short tunes by inserting the correct FOOD PIECE. The LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.
Pull or push the Chomp & Count Dino™ to activate the motion sensor and to hear fun melodies. Continue pushing or pulling the Chomp & Count Dino™ or turning the SPINNING DISC while a melody is playing to hear fun sounds play along with the melody. The LIGHT-UP QUESTION BUTTON will flash with the sounds.

MELODY LIST

The Alphabet Song
Mulberry Bush
Pease Porridge Hot
Three Blind Mice
Three Little Kittens
Hey, Diddle Diddle
Turkey in the Straw
London Bridge
Mary had a Little Lamb
Humpty Dumpty
Old MacDonald had a Farm
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Skip to My Lou
Hickory Dickory Dock
This Old Man
Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze
Sugarplum Fairy
Bingo
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Little Bo Beep

SUNG SONG LYRICS

SONG 1
I’m a hungry dinosaur, Time to eat. Please feed me a healthy treat.
SONG 2
I’m so hungry. Come feed me. 1-2-3-4, Fruits and veggies are so great, 5-6-7 and 8.
SONG 3
1-2-3-4, Fruits and veggies are so great, 5-6-7 and 8.
SONG 4
Apples make me feel good! Like I knew they would.
SONG 5
Bananas help make me strong to sing this song!
SONG 6
Blueberries are sweet. They’re yummy to eat.
SONG 7
Peas helped to build this healthy strong Dino.
SONG 8
Carrots make me feel good! Like I knew they would.
SONG 9
Mushrooms help make me strong to sing this song!
SONG 10
Grapes are sweet. They’re yummy to eat.
SONG 11
Potatoes helped to build this healthy strong Dino.

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 source.
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 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 play again.
If the product still does not work, replace it with an entire set of new batteries.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you.

For information on this product’s warranty, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing Infant Learning 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 at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

NOTE:

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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

This Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser, is non-transferable and applies only to “VTech” products or parts. This product is covered by a 3-month Warranty from the original purchase date, under normal use and service, against defective workmanship and materials. This Warranty does not apply to (a) consumable parts, such as batteries; (b) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents; (c) damage caused by use with non-VTech products; (d) damage caused by accident, misuse, unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, or improper installation, improper service, or other external causes; (e) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by VTech in the owner’s manual; (f) a product or part that has been modified (g) defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product; or (h) if any VTech serial number has been removed or defaced.
Prior to returning a product for any reason, please notify the VTech Consumer Services Department, by sending an email to vtechkids@vtechkids.com or calling 1-800-521-2010. If the service representative is unable to resolve the issue, you will be provided instructions on how to return the product and have it replaced under Warranty. Return of the product under Warranty must adhere to the following rules:
If VTech believes that there may be a defect in the materials or workmanship of the product and can confirm the purchase data and location of the product, we will at our discretion replace the product with a new unit or product of comparable value. A replacement product or parts assumes the remaining Warranty of the original product or 30 days from the date of replacement, whichever provides longer coverage.
THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF VTECH CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY VTECH IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible for direct, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of Warranty.
This Warranty is not intended to persons or entities outside the United States of America. Any disputes resulting from this Warranty shall be subject to the final and conclusive determination of VTech .

To register your product online at www.vtechkids.com/warranty

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the dimensions of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

The VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino measures 4.92 x 8.27 x 7.09 inches.

What is the weight of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

The VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino weighs 1.72 pounds.

What type of batteries does the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino require?

The VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino requires 2 AA batteries.

What is the recommended age range for the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

The VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino is recommended for children aged 12 months to 3 years.

Who is the manufacturer of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

The manufacturer of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino is VTech.

What is the price of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

The VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino is priced at $19.93.

What should I do if the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino stops making sounds?

Ensure that the 2 AA batteries are properly installed and have sufficient charge. Verify that the toy is turned on and the volume is adjusted appropriately.

How can I replace the batteries in the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

To replace the batteries, locate the battery compartment, usually at the bottom of the toy. Use a screwdriver to open the compartment, remove the old batteries, insert new AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity, and close the compartment securely.

What should I do if the buttons on my VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino are not responding?

Ensure the buttons are free from dirt and debris. Clean around the buttons gently. If the buttons still do not respond, there may be an issue with the internal connections.

Why is my VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino not recognizing the food pieces?

Ensure the toy is turned on and the batteries are fully charged. Check that the sensors where the food pieces are inserted are clean and unobstructed. If the issue persists, the sensor may need to be inspected or replaced.

How can I clean the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino?

Wipe the surface of the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino with a damp cloth. Avoid submerging the toy in water or using harsh chemicals to prevent damage to the electronic components.

Why does my VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino make unusual noises?

Unusual noises can result from dirt or debris inside the toy. Clean the toy thoroughly. If the noise persists, there might be an issue with the internal speaker or motor.

What can I do if the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino's battery compartment is corroded?

Clean the battery compartment with a mixture of baking soda and water using a cotton swab. Dry thoroughly before inserting new batteries. If corrosion is extensive, professional repair may be necessary.

Why is the VTech 80-157700 Chomp and Count Dino not turning on?

Ensure that the batteries are properly installed and have sufficient charge. Check if the power switch is turned on. If the toy still does not turn on, the internal circuit may need to be checked.