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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No  sound  on 
TV

Power  Indicator 

does not turn ON 

when  pressing 

ON  button,  or  it 

goes OFF during 
gameplay

Picture is rolling 

or  has  bars  or 
lines

Sound is buzzing

The 

V.FLASH

TM

 

Controller  does 
not work properly

Problem                                                  Solution

1. Make sure that the 

V.FLASH

TM

, TV and VCR (if used) are plugged 

into power outlets.

2. Make sure that the DC jack on the AC Adaptor is firmly plugged into 

the DC input connector on the back of the 

Main Unit

.

3.  Make  sure  that

 

V.FLASH

TM

 

is  turned  ON  and  the TV  and VCR         

(if used) are turned ON.

4. Check the connections between the console and the TV or VCR    

(if used) and review the appropriate connection in this manual.

5. Make sure that all cable connectors are securely plugged into the 

appropriate sockets.

6. Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel.
1. Check if the TV volume is turned off or muted.
2. Try to increase the volume by pressing the  button while 

playing an audio CD.

3.  Make  sure  that  there  are  no  headphones  plugged  into  the   

V.FLASH

TM

 

Main Unit.

4. Check the audio and video connections between the 

V.FLASH

TM

 

and the TV or VCR (if used).

5. Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel.
1. Make sure the AC Adaptor is plugged into both the wall outlet and 

the back of the 

Main Unit

.

2. If the light is still off, remove the AC Adaptor plug from the adaptor 

jack of the 

Main Unit

, wait for 1 minute and then plug it back into the 

adaptor jack. Wait for a few seconds, then press the 

ON

 button.

3. If the light is still Off, press the 

RESTART

 button and wait for a few 

seconds, press the 

ON

 button again.

4. Remove all controllers and accessories (e.g. 

V.FLASH

TM 

MEMORY 

CARD

)  and  remove  the 

V.DISC

™,

 

then  repeat  the  procedures 

above. If it is OK, it may be a problem with the 

V.DISC

 or accesory. 

Try replacing the Controller, 

V.DISC

™, 

or accesory.

1. Try to adjust the vertical or horizontal hold controls (if available) 

on your TV.

1.  If  using  the  Stereo  AV  Cable,  check  the  audio  (red  &  white) 

connections. Make sure they are plugged into the “Input” connectors, 

not  the  “Output”  connectors  and  make  sure  the  video  (yellow) 

connector is not plugged into an audio connector.

1. Make sure the power is 

OFF

 before plugging any Controller into 

the console.

2.  Insert the Controller Plug completely into the Player 1 or Player 

2 Port on the front of the console. In some games, it only works 

when the Controller is plugged into the Player 1 Port, so check to 

make sure this connection is made.

3. Make sure that the joytsick on the Controller is centered when the 

unit is turned on.

There  is  no 
picture on the 
TV screen.

Summary of Contents for Home Edutainment System

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...a cool video game system as well as your own personal stereo V FLASHTM works with a full library of V DISCTM each of them featuring some of your kids favorite characters Best of all every V DISCTM comes with three modes of play so your child is free to explore play and learn in any way that they choose Game Zone offers fast paced video game fun with all the action but none of the violence Knowledg...

Page 3: ...TM Controller 6 SYSTEM OPERATION 7 To begin play 7 To change a V DISCTM 7 To play an audio CD 8 To stop an audio CD 8 ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU 9 Icon descriptions 9 Memory Card management 10 V FLASHTM CD Player 11 Picture viewer 11 Media player 12 Console setup 13 CARE MAINTENCE 13 WARNING 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 15 OTHER INFO 16 CONTENT ...

Page 4: ...e at their own pace so the experience is never the same twice Educational curriculum is woven seamlessly into the game play so while they re having fun attempting to finish the race or save the world real learning is occurring With V FLASHTM a world of fun and discovery opens up with each new experience The package contents V FLASHTM Home Edutainment System Main Unit One V FLASHTM Controller One V...

Page 5: ... Main Unit Front Main Unit Rear RESTART button Press this button when the unit is ON to start the game over from the beginning MEMORY CARD slot Insert a V FLASHTM Memory Card into this slot card sold separately Please refer to ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU section and then Memory Card management for specific information on how to save game information to a memory card CONTROLLER port Plug the V FLASHTM ...

Page 6: ...t MIC VOLUME CONTROL Use this to control the volume of the microphone AV output port Connect the AV cable jacks to this port AC DC adaptor jack Connect the AC Adaptor to this jack Controller ENTER button Press this button to make a selection or to perform certain game actions CAUTION The V FLASHTM has intake exhaust vents at the bottom and on the backsides designed to maintain adequate ventilation...

Page 7: ...Back Cancel The V FLASHTM Controller accommodates both right and left handed players To switch the controller for let or right handed use Pull the RELEASE button on the underside of the controller as shown to release the lock The center part of controller will pop up Turn it around so that the JOYSTICK is on the side you prefer Press it down until you hear a locking sound GETTING STARTED AC ADAPTO...

Page 8: ... glow If the ON button does not glow check to see that the adaptor is connected correctly Make sure that your TV and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections Connect the V FLASHTM to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set For TVs with stereo audio inputs Connect the yellow plug on the V FLA...

Page 9: ...he white and red audio input terminals on your VCR CONNECTING THE V FLASHTM CONTROLLER Plug the controller into the PLAYER 1 port located on the front panel of the Main Unit as illustrated GETTING STARTED 6 GETTING STARTED CAUTION For safety reasons turn off the console and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet before making or adjusting connections When the power is ON please don t ins...

Page 10: ...njoy your game When not using your V FLASHTM press the OFF button and EJECT button to remove the V DISC Close the Main Unit cover NOTE If you don t see the V FLASHTM logo screen on your TV please review the above If there is still no picture on TV press the RESTART button and wait for a few seconds then press ON button again Please refer to Troubleshooting table for more information Do not acciden...

Page 11: ... is ON press the OFF button Press the EJECT button to open the Main unit cover and remove the V DISC from the console Place an audio CD on the CD disc tray with the label facing up Place the audio CD disc tray into the disc compartment Close the Main unit cover Enjoy your Music Please refer to ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU section and then V FLASHTM CD Player for instructions on the function of the CD P...

Page 12: ...n the console Use the controller buttons on the controller to change to different menus as shown below Icon brief descriptions ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU 9 JOYSTICK Quit current screen and return to last level menu Delete Select ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU Function Select or delete records stored on a memory card Play the audio CD which is inserted in the console View pictures stored on a memory card Pla...

Page 13: ...bout the record will be shown here Play Pause Stop Rewind Fast Backward Fast Forward current CD track or play the Next CD track Left and right cursor to view the previous or next picture Move the whole screen up down to the right to the left and to center position Play Stop or Skip to the Next Track on an audio CD Increase or Decrease the volume of a V FLASHTM game audio CD or headphones V FLASHTM...

Page 14: ...d Next button on the Main Console V FLASHTM Picture Viewer From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASHTM Picture Viewer Screen by selecting the 2nd icon of the top row of the Main Menu You will enter a general Picture Viewer Screen first Move the joystick left right up or down to highlight a picture and then press the green button to select it You will next see a zoomed in screen of an enlarged pi...

Page 15: ...hen press the green button to play stop pause or rewind the current CD track or play the next track Press the yellow button to delete a record in the general Media Player Screen Press the red button to return to the last level Menu V FLASHTM Console Setup From the Main Menu Screen go to the V FLASHTM Console Setup Screen by selecting the 5th icon of the top row of the Main Menu Move the joystick t...

Page 16: ...nsciousness when viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns especially on television While the V FLASHTM Home Edutainment System does not contribute to any additional risks we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play video games If your child experiences dizziness altered vision disorientation or convulsions discontinue use immediately and consult your physician...

Page 17: ...hannel 1 Make sure the AC Adaptor is plugged into both the wall outlet and the back of the Main Unit 2 If the light is still off remove the AC Adaptor plug from the adaptor jack of the Main Unit wait for 1 minute and then plug it back into the adaptor jack Wait for a few seconds then press the ON button 3 If the light is still Off press the RESTART button and wait for a few seconds press the ON bu...

Page 18: ...onsumer Services Department Internet www vtechkids com Phone 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada TECHNICAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 15 1 Make sure that the V FLASHTM is put on a stable playing surface without vibrations 2 Make sure the unit is not placed too close to any type of loud speaker 3 Remove the CD from the CD tray check for contamination dirt scratches ...

Page 19: ...ant 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 occ...

Page 20: ...2006 VTech Printed in China 91 02177 000 000 ...

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