V-tech Nitro Vision Manuel utilisateur

2006 © VTech

Printed in China

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Nitro Vision™

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2 INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

SECTION 2 SET-UP

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION

CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT FEATURES

SECTION 3 ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 1 MAIN UNIT

CHAPTER 2 CARTRIDGE 1: LANGUAGE LAUNCHER

CHAPTER 3 CARTRIDGE 2: SCIENCE & NATURE

CHAPTER 4 CARTRIDGE 3: DISCOVER THE WORLD

CHAPTER 5 CARTRIDGE 4: MATH EXPLORER

SECTION 4 CARE & MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER 1 CARE & MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

CHAPTER 4 OTHER INFO

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your VTech®Nitro Vision™.

Your Nitro Vision™ is an electronic learning tool that challenges young minds with 41

activities in different categories as diverse as Language Skills, Math, Spanish, Science,

Geography and History.

Main Menu Hot Key

Personal Profile Hot Key

Cartridge Hot Key

Progress Report Hot Key

Caps Lock Light

Mouse Pad

Interactive Mouse 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges

Infrared Emitter

Cursor Key

Mouse Jack

INTRODUCTION

Cartridge Storage

Compartment

Power Indicator Light

ON/OFF Button

Infrared Receiver

Cartridge Slot

Reset Button

Battery Compartment

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Nitro Vision™ Console

• Interactive Infrared (IR) Keyboard

• Mouse Pad

• Interactive Mouse

• 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges: Language Launcher, Science & Nature,

Discover the World, Math Explorer

• Instruction Manual

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not

part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

SET-UP

GETTING STARTED

Before playing for the ﬁrst time, be sure you have inserted 3 “C”-sized batteries into the

console unit, and 2 “AA”-sized batteries into the IR keyboard.

USING THE MOUSE

1. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the infrared

keyboard.

2. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

3. Click the mouse button to make a selection.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom

of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the mouse

and the ball.

3. Place the ball back in the mouse, replace the mouse cover and screw

the cover closed.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The Nitro Vision™ console unit operates on 3 “C”-sized batteries or a VTech®9V adaptor

(sold separately).

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and

open it.

3. Insert 3 “C”-sized batteries as illustrated.

SET-UP / INTRODUCTION

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: For best performance, use new alkaline batteries.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

The Nitro Vision™ Infrared Keyboard operates on 2 “AA”-sized batteries (sold

separately).

1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and

open it.

2. Insert 2 “AA”-sized batteries as illustrated.

3. Close the battery cover.

NOTE:For best performance, use new alkaline batteries. Please replace batteries when

any of the following events occur:

1. The IR keyboard does not register that a key has been pressed.

2. The Caps Lock light does not light up when the Caps Lock is activated.

3. The IR emitter on the keyboard does not light up when a key is pressed.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage;

• Do not mix old and new batteries;

• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium);

• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended

period of time;

• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment;

• Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre;

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries;

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;

• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

Notice: When the Nitro Vision™ is running on batteries, you may see this icon

appear on the TV screen. This indicates that battery power is low. Please

replace the batteries as soon as possible.

AC ADAPTOR

• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of a VTech®

9V AC/DC adaptor.

SET-UP

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.

• Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

• Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the

toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time,

unplug the adaptor.

Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys

• Please make sure the adaptor is out of reach by children;

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;

• Never use more than one adaptor;

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy;

• The adaptor is not a toy;

• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

NOTICE TO PARENTS

Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other

parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.

CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION

NOTE: Before you connect Nitro Vision™ to a TV, check to make sure that the unit is

working. Once you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light (VTech®logo) should

glow. If the VTech®logo does not glow, check to see that the adaptor is connected correctly,

or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are not installed correctly,

Nitro Vision™ will not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that both

your TV and the Nitro Vision™ console unit are turned OFF before you begin making

connections.

Connect Nitro Vision™ to your TV or VCR by plugging the Nitro Vision™ console unit’s

colored cables into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set or VCR.

FOR TVS WITH STEREO AUDIO INPUTS

- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the

yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white

audio input terminal on your TV.

SET-UP

FOR TVS WITH A MONO AUDIO INPUT

- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the

yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white

audio input terminal on your TV.

CONNECTING TO A VCR

If there are no video IN and audio IN terminals on your TV set, you can connect Nitro

Vision™ to a VCR.

- Connect the yellow plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the yellow

video input terminal on your VCR.

- Connect the white plug on the Nitro Vision™ cable to the white

audio input terminal on your VCR.

CARTRIDGES

Please take the cartridge out of the storage compartment in the top of the unit before

using

the cartridge.

- Make sure the Nitro Vision™ console unit is turned OFF.

- Insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot on the front of the main console

unit. The cartridge should lock into place. Please use carefully when

inserting or removing the cartridge from the slot.

- Turn on the TV.

- Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which Nitro

Vision™ is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV

to “video” mode; however, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV

or VCR manual for further details.

- Turn Nitro Vision™ on by pressing the ON Button.

NOTE: When Nitro Vision™ is running any activity, inserting a cartridge into the cartridge

slot is NOT RECOMMENDED. Inserting a cartridge will cause Nitro Vision™ to

reset. Please make sure the Nitro Vision™ unit is turned OFF when inserting any

cartridge.

Nitro Vision™ bonus activity cartridges are only to be used with the Nitro Vision™ console

unit.

SET-UP

PRODUCT FEATURES

PLAY MODES

With Nitro Vision™ you can choose ﬁve different categories of play and learning:

Main Unit

Cartridge 1: Language Launcher

Cartridge 2: Science & Nature

Cartridge 3: Discover the World

Cartridge 4: Math Explorer

One/Two Player Mode

Press the Player button on the keyboard to switch between one-player and two-player

modes. The activities that can be played with two players are:

Cartridge 2: Science & Nature

1) Science Quiz

2) Animal Quiz

3) Human Body Quiz

4) Who Invented What?

Cartridge 3: Discover the World

5) World Wonders Quiz

6) Space & Planet Quiz

7) Earth Challenge

8) Ocean Quiz

TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF

Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn the unit ON. Pressing the ON/OFF

button again will turn the unit OFF.

RESETTING THE UNIT

Pressing the Reset button on the main console unit will reset the unit.

ACTIVITIES

MAIN MENU

When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main Menu.

Icons for different activities will be shown in the Main Menu. You can choose an activity in

one of these ways:

1) Use the arrow keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button to

select the activity.

2) Use the cursor keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button or click

PRODUCT FEATURES / ACTIVITIES

the mouse to select the activity.

3) Use the mouse to choose the activity you want by clicking on the activity icon on the

screen.

CARTRIDGES

Make sure the unit is turned OFF. Insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot on the front of

the main console unit. Then turn the unit ON.You will see a short opening scene and enter

the Main Menu.You will now see the cartridge icon in the Main Menu. When you select the

cartridge icon and press the Enter key, or click on the cartridge icon with the mouse, you

will enter the Cartridge Menu. Icons for different activities will be shown in the Cartridge

Menu.You can choose an activity in one of these ways:

1) Use the arrow keys to choose the activity you want. Then press the Enter button to

select the activity.

2) Use the cursor keys to choose the activity you want.Then press the Enter button or click

the mouse to select the activity.

3) Use the mouse to choose the activity you want by clicking on the activity icon on the screen.

LEVEL SELECTION

1) Press the Level button on the keyboard to go to the Level Selection screen. Use the arrow

keys or mouse to select Level 1 (easy), Level 2 (medium) or Level 3 (hard).

2) Pressing the Personal Proﬁle button will take you to the Auto Leveling Selection Screen.

Use the arrow keys or mouse to select Auto Leveling ON or OFF.

ANSWERS

In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

In addition to a full QWERTY keyboard, you will also ﬁnd the hot keys and function keys

described below:

ACTIVITIES

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