VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set User’s Manual

: July 15, 2024
: vtech

Table of Contents

VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set
INTRODUCTION
GETT ING STARTED
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
PRODUCT FEATURES
ACTIVITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT WARRANTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set

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® KidiBeats Drum Set™. The KidiBeats Drum Set™ is an interactive musical instrument that lets you create your own music while learning letters, letter sounds, counting, memory skills and more. With four modes of play, nine song styles, fun sound effects, and light-up musical play, there’s no limit to the amount of fun you can have with the VTech® KidiBeats Drum Set™.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

One VTech® KidiBeats Drum Set™
Two drumsticks
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 the instruction manual as it contains important information.

Unlock the packaging locks:

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Pull out the packaging lock.

GETT ING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Install 3 new “AA” size (LR6/AM-3) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box.
Replace the battery cover.

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 ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

A. Drum body
B. Drum stand

Locate the hole underneath the center drum. Insert the Drum stand into the hole and press until it locks in place.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON/OFF Button
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit off.
Mode Buttons
Press the MODE BUTTONS to choose from 4 modes of play: Free Style, Alphabets, Number Jams, or Follow Me.
MUSIC/MUTE BUTTON
Press the MUSIC/MUTE BUTTON to cycle through a variety of background music. Keep pressing the button to reach the end of the music choices and mute the background music.
Drum Pads
Hit the DRUM PADS to play drum sounds or other fun sound effects. See details below under DRUM SOUND BUTTON for information on the different drum sounds.
Drum Sound Button
Press the DRUM SOUND BUTTON to change the sound that plays when the drum pads are hit. Choose between regular drum sounds, silly sounds, animal sounds, or DJ sounds.
VOLUME CONTROL
Slide the VOLUME CONTROL to switch the volume between low, medium, and high.

ACTIVITIES

Free Style
When you enter this mode, a background song will be playing. Hit the DRUM PADS however you’d like to play along to the song and add drum sounds. Press the DRUM SOUND BUTTON to change the drum sound effect that plays when you hit the pads. Press the MUSIC/ MUTE BUTTON to change or mute the background music.
Alphabets
Watch the drums closely! Follow the light as it appears on the drums. Hit the drum with the light and hear a letter, letter sound, or word. Keep following the light and work your way from A through Z, and then back down to A again. Press the DRUM SOUND BUTTON to change the drum sound effect that plays when you hit the pads. Press the MUSIC/MUTE BUTTON to change or mute the background music.
Numbers Jams
How fast can you count?! Follow the light as it appears on the drums. Hit the drum with the light and hear the numbers counted. Keep the beat and count from 1 to 30, and then back down to 1 again. If you lose the beat and wait too long, you’ll have to start from 1 again! Press the DRUM SOUND BUTTON to change the drum sound effect that plays when you hit the pads. Press the MUSIC/MUTE BUTTON to change or mute the background music.
Follow Me
This is a memory game. Watch the pattern of lights as they appear on the drums. Then try to repeat the same pattern. See if you can follow the pattern while also keeping the rhythm. Each time you complete a pattern, another light gets added. Test your memory and see if you can complete a sequence of 8 drums in a row. Press the DRUM SOUND BUTTON to change the drum sound effect that plays when you hit the pads. Press the MUSIC/MUTE BUTTON to change or mute the background music.

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 a new set of 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 product dimensions of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

The product dimensions of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set are 3.94 x 12.1 x 11.46 inches.

What is the weight of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

The weight of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set is 1.38 pounds.

What is the item model number of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

The item model number of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set is 80-134401.

How many batteries does the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set require?

The VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set requires 3 AA batteries.

Who is the manufacturer of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

VTech is the manufacturer of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set.

What is the price of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

The price of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set is $14.49.

Why is my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set not turning on?

Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment of the VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set. Replace the batteries if necessary.

How do I fix it if my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set's lights are not working properly?

Check the battery compartment for any corrosion on the terminals. Clean the terminals with a dry cloth and replace the batteries with fresh ones.

My VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set is not playing music or sounds. What should I do?

Make sure that the volume is turned up to an audible level. If the issue persists, check if the sound settings are not muted or turned off accidentally.

The buttons on my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set are not responding when pressed. What should I check?

Ensure that the toy is turned on and that the buttons are not stuck. Clean around the buttons gently with a dry cloth to remove any dirt or debris.

Why does my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set produce distorted sounds?

This could be due to low battery power or interference. Replace the batteries with fresh ones and ensure the toy is away from electronic devices that may cause interference.

How can I replace the batteries in my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set?

Locate the battery compartment on the toy and open it using a screwdriver if necessary. Replace the old batteries with new ones according to the polarity markings.

The drum pads on my VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set are not triggering sounds properly. What should I do?

Clean the drum pads with a soft, damp cloth to remove any dirt or residue that may interfere with the sensors. Ensure that the drum pads are not overly worn or damaged.

My VTech 80-134401 KidiBeats Drum Set's volume is too low even when turned up. How can I increase it?

Check if the sound settings on the toy are adjusted correctly. If the issue persists, consider using the toy in a quieter environment or replacing the batteries with fresh ones.

How does the KidiBeats Drum Set help with sensory development?

The combination of colorful lights, different sounds, and the physical act of drumming helps stimulate a child's senses.