vtech 5724 Dribble and Bounce Tiger Instruction Manual

vtech 5724 Dribble and Bounce Tiger

Specifications

• Product Name: Dribble & Bounce TigerTM
• Batteries: 4 AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries (not included)
• Recommended Battery Type: Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

1. Ensure the unit is turned Off.
2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the unit and use a screwdriver to open it.
3. Remove old batteries and install 4 new AA batteries following the diagram inside the battery box.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw.

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

Product Features

• On/Off/Mode Switch: Slide the switch to turn the unit On (Learn Mode or Game Mode) or Off.
• Automatic Shut-Off: The toy will power down after 35 seconds without input to save battery life. It can be turned On again by pressing a Star Button or sliding the switch to Learn Mode or Game Mode.

Activities

1. Star Buttons: Press to hear numbers, songs, phrases, and see Tiger spin or bounce the basketball in response to sounds.
2. Front and Back Sensors: Activate sensors near Tiger’s shoes to see him move and respond with phrases and music.
3. Pick-Up Sensor: Tiger responds when picked up with phrases and stops motions.

FAQ
Q: How do I know when to replace the batteries?
A: If the toy powers down during play or if the light fades out, it’s time to install a new set of batteries for optimal performance.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Dribble & Bounce Tiger! Be on the winning team with the Dribble & Bounce Tiger! Get warmed up as Tiger shows off impressive ball skills by dribbling and spinning the basketball. Then, play some defense and try to catch Tiger while moving around obstacles, getting little ones up and going. What a slam dunk!

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• Dribble & Bounce Tiger
• Quick Start 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 save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.

1. Turn the packaging locks counterclockwise several times.
2. Pull out and discard the packaging locks.

GETTING STARTED

Battery Removal and Installation

1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Locate the battery cover located on the bottom of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw, and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

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

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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. On/Off/Mode Switch
   To turn the unit On, slide the On/Off/ Mode Switch to the Learn Mode ( ) or the Game Mode ( ) position. You will hear a song, phrases and sounds.
   To turn the unit Off, slide the On/Off/ Mode Switch to the Off  position.

2. Automatic Shut-Off
   To preserve battery life, the Dribble & Bounce Tiger will automatically power down after approximately 35 seconds without input. The unit can be turned On again by pressing a Star Button or by sliding the On/Off/Mode Switch to the Learn Mode or the Game Mode position.

NOT E

This product is in Try-Me mode. After opening the package, please turn Dribble & Bounce Tiger Off and On again to proceed with normal play.
If the unit powers down or if the light fades out during play, please install a new set of batteries.

ACTIVITIES

1. Star Buttons
   Press the four Star Buttons to hear numbers, songs, phrases, melodies and sound effects. If Tiger is on the floor, he will spin will spin or bounce the basketball and move in response to the voices and sounds. The light will flash with the sounds.

2. Front and Back Sensors
   Tiger is equipped with special sensors on the front and back of his shoes. Come near the sensors to activate them and see Tiger move by spinning or bouncing the basketball. Tiger will respond with playful phrases, music and sounds. The light will flash with the sounds. NOTE
   The infrared light sensors in the shoes are sensitive to sunlight. The sensors may not perform properly in brightly lit, sunny rooms or under direct sunlight.

3.  Pick-Up Sensor
   Tiger has a special sensor on the bottom of one of the wheels and knows when he has been picked up. Each time you pick him up, him will respond with a cute phrase and stop the motions. The light will flash with the sounds.

MELODIES

1. It’s Game Time!
2. Dribble ‘n Shoot
3. Bring Home the Ball
4. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
5. London Bridge is Falling Down
6. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
7. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
8. Bingo
9. Glow Worm
10. The Green Grass Grew All Around

SONG LYRICS

1. Song 1
   • Wig-wig-wig-wiggle, drib-drib-drib-dribble,
   • Who can make it possible? It’s you.
   • Pick and roll, give and go,
   • Bounce, bounce, bounce, like a superhero.
   • Back to the court, play, play, play!
   • We win the game, hip hip hoo-ray!
2. Song 2
   • The basketball goes up and down, up and down, up and down.
   • Nothing but net like swish, swash, swoosh, swish, swash, swoosh, oh yeah!

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
5. For best performance, we recommend that you use new batteries. Otherwise the unit may move slowly.
6. We recommend that you avoid playing with the unit in bright sunlight or outdoors. Bright light will negatively affect the sensors.
7. We recommend that you play with this unit in open spaces that are free of obstacles to prevent the toy from running into objects.
8. For the best performance, we do not recommend playing with the unit on thick carpet or rugs. Solid, smooth surfaces are best.
9. If you receive an abnormal response or no response at all from the unit, please turn the unit Off, replace the batteries and then turn the unit On again.
10. We recommend always playing with this toy on clean surfaces. Dirt on the wheels could cause damage to the unit.
11. If the unit starts moving slowly, this is a sign that the batteries are low on power. We recommend replacing the batteries with an entire set of new batteries.
12. Do not roll the unit on your child’s clothing, body or hair while the toy is turned on. If something gets caught in the wheels while the unit is turned On, slide the Mode Selector Switch to the Off position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

1. Turn the unit Off.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit On. The unit should now be ready to use again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.

IMPORTANT NOTE
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by going to our website vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link. Creating and developing VTech products is accompanied by a responsibility that we 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 contact us with any problems and/or suggestions 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.

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

• Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
• 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
• Trade Name: VTech®
• Model: 5724
• Product Name: Dribble & Bounce Tiger
• Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C.
• Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200
• Arlington Heights, IL 60004
• Website: vtechkids.com

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

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

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References

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