VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand User Manual

VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand

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® Strum & Jam KidiBandTM! Your little rock star can jam all day long with the Strum & Jam KidiBandTM by VTech®! They can play along to 12 different songs and melodies in a rock, hip-hop or jazz style, or just play freestyle on their own. Switching between guitar, drums, and keyboard encourages your child to discover and create their own mini-band. With a light-up applause button, an easy-carry strap, and cool effects whammy bar, your little rocker can play a whole set and then get ready for an encore!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Strum & Jam KidiBandTM learning toy
• One user’s manual
• One guitar strap

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: The cord located on the neck of the guitar is not part of this toy. This cord should be removed and discarded for your child’s safety.

Unlock the packaging locks:

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

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. 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.
3. 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 (carbon-zinc) or 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 fire.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if removable).

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• The VTech® Strum & Jam KidiBandTM comes with an optional guitar strap that can be attached or removed at any time. Follow the steps below to attach your guitar strap.
• Turn over the guitar. Insert one end of the guitar strap through the slot on the right and the other end through the slot on the left as shown.

EASY TRANSFORMATION

• To transform the guitar into a drum set, simply press and hold the two yellow buttons on the neck of the guitar while you flip the guitar neck up. Fold out the cymbal located at the head of the guitar and turn the whammy bar upside down to reveal the drum!

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. POWER BUTTON
   Press the POWER BUTTON to turn the unit on. Press it again to turn the unit off.

2. VOLUME CONTROL
   Press the VOLUME CONTROL buttons to adjust the volume. There are four volume levels to choose from.

3. MUSIC STYLE BUTTONS
   Press the MUSIC STYLE BUTTONS and play along with rock, hip-hop and jazz versions of 12 songs and melodies, or create your own style!

4. GUITAR STRINGS
   Strum the GUITAR STRINGS to add guitar sounds to melodies, or to play a freestyle guitar solo! Strum faster and the melodies will speed up!

5. WHAMMY BAR / DRUM
   When playing the guitar, slide the WHAMMY BAR to add sound effects to your music. When you’re ready to tap a beat, flip the WHAMMY BAR upside down to reveal a DRUM. Tap the DRUM to add in a beat.

6. KEYBOARD
   Press the keys on the KEYBOARD to play some musical notes.

7. SOUND EFFECT BUTTON
   Press the SOUND EFFECT BUTTON to add in cool sound effects to the songs you play.

8. APPLAUSE BUTTON
   Press the light-up APPLAUSE BUTTON to hear a cheering crowd!

9. CYMBAL
   Tap the CYMBAL to add cymbal sounds to the music as you drum.

10. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
    To preserve battery life, the VTech® Strum & Jam KidiBandTM will automatically power-down after approximately 60 seconds without input.

ACTIVITIES

ROCK, HIP-HOP & JAZZ PLAY-ALONG

• Press the ROCK, HIP-HOP or JAZZ MUSIC STYLE BUTTONS to play a song or melody in its corresponding style. To skip to the next song, simply press the same STYLE BUTTON again.
• While the music is playing, strum the guitar to add in a guitar track. Strum faster to speed up the song. Or play with the keyboard or drums to add in your own musical stylings to the music. Use the WHAMMY BAR, APPLAUSE BUTTON or SOUND EFFECT BUTTON to add in cool sounds.

FREESTYLE

• Press the FREESTYLE BUTTON to play the guitar, drums, or keyboard in your own style without a backing melody or song.When you strum the GUITAR STRINGS, you will hear a guitar solo piece. Strum faster to speed up the melody. Please note if no MUSICAL STYLE BUTTON is pressed, the toy will automatically default to FREESTYLE.

SONG & MELODY LIST

• Big Rock Candy Mountain
• Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me
• Polly Wolly Doodle
• I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Muffin Man
• Skip to My Lou
• Bingo
• This Old Man
• Ten Little Indians
• The Alphabet Song
• The Farmer in the Dell
• When the Saints Go Marching In

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 source.
3. Remove the batteries when 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. Please 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 play again.
5. 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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:

1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
2. 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 date 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 is the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

The VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand is an interactive musical toy designed for young children. It allows them to play and create music with a pretend guitar and various sound effects.

What are the dimensions of the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

The dimensions of the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand are 2.68 x 20.39 x 8.23 inches.

How much does the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand weigh?

The item weighs 2 pounds.

What is the price of the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

The VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand is priced at $21.99.

What type of batteries does the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand require?

The toy requires 3 AA batteries to operate.

What is the manufacturer’s recommended age for the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

The recommended age for the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand is 36 months to 6 years.

Who is the manufacturer of the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

The VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand is manufactured by VTech.

What are the key features of the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand?

Key features include a pretend guitar with interactive strumming actions, built-in music and sound effects, and the ability to create and play songs, promoting musical creativity and coordination.

What kind of educational content does the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand offer?

The Strum & Jam KidiBand offers educational content through musical play, encouraging rhythm development, auditory skills, and motor coordination.

How does the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand support musical development?

It supports musical development by allowing children to explore different sounds, melodies, and rhythms, enhancing their understanding of music and rhythm.

What materials is the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand made from?

The Strum & Jam KidiBand is made from durable plastic with electronic components to provide interactive musical play.

Is the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand suitable for outdoor play?

The toy is designed for indoor use to ensure the electronics are protected and to maintain its functionality.

Why is my VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand not turning on?

Ensure that the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand has fresh batteries installed and that they are correctly inserted. If it still doesn’t turn on, try replacing the batteries and check for any corrosion or dirt on the battery contacts.

What should I do if the sounds from my VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand are distorted or unclear?

Distorted or unclear sounds typically indicate low battery power. Replace the batteries in the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand with new ones to improve the sound quality.

Why are the lights on my VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand not working?

First, check that the VTech 80-141901 Strum & Jam KidiBand is turned on and that the batteries are fully charged. If the lights are still not functioning, there may be an internal issue with the wiring or LED components.

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