FurReal Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this FurReal Friends® product! Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly to ensure proper use and function of this product. Keep this manual as a reference.

Getting Started: Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

The first step is to insert batteries into the Remote Control. (The SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot comes packaged with batteries included.)

You will need a Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) to loosen the screw in the battery compartment cover (the screw stays attached to the cover). Remove the cover. Insert 2 x 1.5V "AAA" or R03 size batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

⚠️ CAUTION:

1. As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this toy should be kept away from small children who still put things in their mouths. If they are swallowed, promptly see a doctor and have the doctor phone (202) 625-3333 collect. In other countries, have the doctor call your local poison control center.
2. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and always follow the toy and battery manufacturer's instructions.
3. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Important: Battery Information

Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

⚠️ CAUTION:

1. Always follow the instructions carefully. Use only batteries specified and be sure to insert them correctly by matching the ➕ and ➖ polarity markings.
2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or standard (carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
3. Remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.
4. Remove batteries if the product is not to be played with for a long time.
5. Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
6. Should this product cause, or be affected by, local electrical interference, move it away from other electrical equipment. Reset (switching off and back on again or removing and re-inserting batteries) if necessary.
7. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not mix these with any other types of batteries. Always remove from the product before recharging. Recharge batteries under adult supervision. DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES.
8. As with all small items, these batteries should be kept away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Perch Assembly

Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot comes with its own perch, packaged in three pieces. The perch, once assembled, cannot be taken apart.

1. Insert each piece of the perch at a 90-degree angle (or, a quarter-turn) from the other piece; then turn the inserted piece clockwise until it clicks into place.
2. Line up the feet of SQUAWKERS MCCAW with the perch pegs, and attach him to the perch.

SQUAWKERS MCCAW can sit on the perch facing either direction. He will also function standing on any flat surface, such as a table or desk.

The perch has a locking mechanism to keep the feet locked to the perch. When you want to take the parrot off the perch, push up on the button [release button].

Turning Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW Parrot ON

Move the DEMO/OFF/ON Switch (located on the back) to the "ON" position. When you do this, SQUAWKERS MCCAW will "wake up," making sounds and moving his wings!

NOTE: SQUAWKERS MCCAW uses battery power whenever his switch is in the "ON" position. To conserve batteries, move his switch to "OFF" position when you're not playing with him.

IMPORTANT: Be careful! If you turn SQUAWKERS MCCAW from "ON" to "DEMO" and back to "ON," you erase any words or phrases you've recorded!

Hangout Mode

When you "wake up" your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot, he will be in Hangout Mode. He's just relaxing and hanging out!

In Hangout Mode, SQUAWKERS MCCAW will move and make sounds, as he waits for your interaction. If you don't interact with SQUAWKERS MCCAW for more than approximately one (1) minute, he will enter a state of reduced activity for 10 minutes.

Touch any of his sensors and SQUAWKERS MCCAW will "wake up."

Basic Play

Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot loves to play and interact with you! Just like a real parrot, he's unpredictable, so you never know what he'll do or say!

Sensors

• Light Sensor: On his forehead. Wave your hand over his head, and SQUAWKERS MCCAW will blink.
• Back Sensor: Pet the back of SQUAWKERS MCCAW, he will coo and move in response to your touch.
• Head Sensor: You can also relax SQUAWKERS MCCAW by petting his head. Pet his head firmly.
• Beak Sensor: Pet the beak of your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot, and watch him either coo or give you a parrot kiss.

"Feed" SQUAWKERS MCCAW

SQUAWKERS MCCAW comes with a toy cracker. When you place the toy cracker on the tongue of SQUAWKERS MCCAW, he will chew on the toy cracker and make yummy sounds! If you feed him too much at once, he'll get the hiccups; pat his back, and he'll burp and feel better. And remember: be careful of your fingers around a bird's mouth!

NOTE: Never feed SQUAWKERS MCCAW real crackers or food.

Talk to Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW Parrot

SQUAWKERS MCCAW not only can talk; he also can talk back! Try saying one of these Main Phrases, and see how SQUAWKERS MCCAW will respond:

• "Hello!"
• "Whatcha doin?"
• "Good night!"
• "I love you!"
• "Give me a kiss!"
• "Pretty bird!"
• "Are you hungry?"
• "Let's play!"

If you say something to SQUAWKERS MCCAW and he either did not hear or understand you, he will blink at you. Speak again, and this time, be clearer or change the tone of your voice.

Talking Tips

1. Before you speak, wait until your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot has stopped moving.
2. Reduce background noise.
3. Speak clearly and distinctly. Don't shout.
4. If SQUAWKERS MCCAW doesn't respond in the way you expect, try speaking again.
5. When SQUAWKERS MCCAW is in a Play Mode (Dance Mode or Repeat Mode), he cannot respond to your voice commands. Pet his head to get him out of a Play Mode, if you want to speak to him.
6. For best results, speak to SQUAWKERS MCCAW from about 1 to 2 feet away.

Play "Peek-A-Boo"

Cup your hands over the head and eyes of SQUAWKERS MCCAW and say "Peek-a-boo!". He'll reply, "Where'd you go?" or "I can't see you." If you uncover his eyes and say "Peek-a-boo," SQUAWKERS MCCAW will say, "I see you!" or "Peek-a-boo!"

Play Modes

You may access the play modes - Gags, Dance Mode, or Repeat Mode - one of two ways: (1) by pressing the appropriate button on the Remote Control; or (2) following the directions below.

Dance Mode

Once you say "Let's Play," your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot is ready to enter the Play Mode. Wait for SQUAWKERS MCCAW to reply, "OK!"

Ask, "Wanna dance?" and your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot will let you know he's ready to dance by saying, "Play me some music!"

IF SQUAWKERS MCCAW does not detect a beat for more than approximately eight (8) seconds, he will start to sing his own song.

After two (2) continuous minutes in Dance Mode, SQUAWKERS MCCAW will stop dancing and say, "Awesome!" He will then return to Hangout Mode.

To take SQUAWKERS MCCAW out of Dance Mode and back to Hangout Mode, either: stop the music; play music for more than two (2) minutes; pet his head; or select RESET on the Remote Control.

Repeat Mode

In this mode, your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot will be waiting for you to speak.

Once you say "Let's Play," your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot is ready to enter the Play Mode. Wait for SQUAWKERS MCCAW to reply, "OK!" Say, "Repeat after me!" and wait for SQUAWKERS MCCAW to reply, "Repeat after me!"

Say something to SQUAWKERS MCCAW, such as, “I love you!" SQUAWKERS MCCAW will repeat this back to you once, in a parrot-like voice. He will then squawk to let you know it's time to speak again. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will keep repeating your words as long as he stays in Repeat Mode.

After one and one half (1½) minutes in Repeat Mode, SQUAWKERS MCCAW will stop and say, "Awesome!" He will then return to Hangout Mode.

To take SQUAWKERS MCCAW out of Repeat Mode and back to Hangout Mode, either: stop talking to him for more than eight (8) seconds; pet his head; or select RESET on the Remote Control.

Gags

Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot has a mischievous sense of humor! Turn the 3-Position Switch on the Remote Control to the GAGS setting.

When you press buttons A, B, C, D, E:

• A: Be startled with a squawk!
• B: Pass gas
• C: Laugh hilariously
• D: Whistle
• E: Say, "Whatever!!"

Song: "Sing 'La la la' to the Squawk Walk".

* To stop SQUAWKERS MCCAW from singing, press the back of his head or his tongue.

"Let's Rock to the Squawk Walk"

Words by David Wohl and Nancy Rosenberg in collaboration with the FurReal Friends team. Music: to the tune of "Hot, Hot, Hot".

"Let's Rock to the Squawk Walk!" (spoken)
Let's move our feet!
Sway to the beat,
Singin' squawk, squawk squawk!
Lean to the left,
Sway to the right,
Singin' squawk, squawk squawk!
Turn your head, look all around.
Flap your wings, to the funky sound!
If you want to dance and rock,
Raise your beak, and give a squawk!
So we can rock, rock, rock, rock! Yeah!
Go! Rock that Squawk Walk! Yeah!
Chorus
Singin' squawk, squawk squawk!
Singin' squawk, squawk squawk!
"Alright! Rock that Squawk Walk!" (spoken)

Advanced Play

Using the Remote Control, you can program your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot to say any words and phrases you like! (See "A Word About Words," p. 11)

You can program SQUAWKERS MCCAW three ways:

1. To say certain words/phrases at random.
2. To say certain words/phrases when you press a lettered button on the Remote Control.
3. To say certain words/phrases when he hears you say certain words/phrases.

You can create up to six (6) commands and responses using the A-F buttons on the Remote Control.

Record Commands

Commands recorded to a preset button are linked to responses recorded for the same button. For example, if you record the command "Hi, Squawkers!" to button A, and record the response "Hey, good lookin'!" to button A, Squawkers will respond with "Hey, good lookin'!" every time he hears the command "Hi, Squawkers!"

NOTE: When you create your own commands, responses, and random vocabulary, make sure your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot is awake: pass your hand over his head, and he will blink. You will be recording over prerecorded "squawks." So if you hear SQUAWKERS MCCAW squawk when you press "B," it means nothing has been recorded for "B" yet.

1. Set the Content Selector Switch to "Custom Speech," and set the Remote Control switch to "Command."
2. Press and hold one of the six (6) preset buttons on the lettered keypad. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will squawk to let you know that he's ready to record.
3. Release the button, and speak a word or phrase (up to 2.5 seconds) immediately into the microphone, located in the chest. Wait for SQUAWKERS MCCAW to squawk again, then say the word or phrase a second time.
4. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will repeat the word or phrase back to you.

If you would like to change the command, you can record over it at any time. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will respond only to commands spoken by the same person who programmed the command.

NOTE: If you forget what the audio command is for a specific preset letter, press and release the letter and SQUAWKERS MCCAW will repeat the command.

A Word About Words

Please be responsible when teaching your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot words and phrases. Like a child learning language, SQUAWKERS MCCAW depends on you to teach him nice things to say. Remember, too, that SQUAWKERS MCCAW can say words and phrases at random, when you least expect it, so it's in everyone's best interest that you teach SQUAWKERS MCCAW responsibly.

Record Responses

1. Set the Remote Control switch to "Response."
2. Press and hold one of the six (6) preset buttons on the lettered keypad. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will squawk to let you know that he's ready to record.
3. Release the button, and speak a word or phrase (up to 3 seconds long) immediately into the microphone, located in the chest. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will repeat the word or phrase back to you.

If you would like to change the response, you can record over it at any time.

NOTE: If you forget what the audio response is for a specific preset letter, press and release the letter and Squawkers will repeat the response.

Record Random Vocabulary

You can program six (6) more words and phrases into your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot's vocabulary!

1. Your Remote Control can be at any setting: Response, Command, or Gags.
2. Press and release the Custom Record button to play the current recorded phrase; then press and hold the Custom Record button on the Remote Control. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will squawk to let you know that he's ready to record.
3. Release the button, and speak a word or phrase (up to 3 seconds) immediately into the microphone, located in the chest. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will repeat the word or phrase back to you.
4. To add another word, return to step #2.

These words and phrases will become part of the parrot's vocabulary of "Custom Speech." SQUAWKERS MCCAW will say these words or phrases at random, in either the "Mix" or "Custom Speech" setting on the Content Selector Switch.

Press and release the Custom Record button to scroll through and hear what is recorded.

If you want to record over a word or phrase, press the Custom Record button to scroll through until you hear the word or phrase you want to record over; then press and release the Custom Record button and say the new word or phrase.

NOTE: If you want to erase every word/phrase you have recorded into SQUAWKERS MCCAW, turn the DEMO/OFF/ON Switch to "DEMO" and then back to "ON."

Content Selector Switch

On the back of SQUAWKERS MCCAW is a Content Selector Switch. This switch lets you choose what SQUAWKERS MCCAW will say.

• Parrot Talk: Vocabulary is limited to pre-programmed words and phrases. (See Main Phrases on p. 8.)
• Custom Speech: Vocabulary is limited to the words and phrases you have recorded into SQUAWKERS MCCAW. SQUAWKERS MCCAW will respond only to commands spoken by the same person who programmed the command.
• Mix: Vocabulary combines pre-programmed words and phrases with random vocabulary you've recorded into SQUAWKERS MCCAW. He will not respond to the voice commands you've programmed.

SQUAWKERS MCCAW comes pre-set to the Parrot Talk setting. When you select a content option, SQUAWKERS MCCAW will stay in this mode until you move the switch again to change modes.

Troubleshooting

If the product is acting erratically, try turning it off and on again. If problems persist, change the batteries in the parrot and/or remote.

Replace Batteries in Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW Parrot

Using a Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included), loosen the screw in the battery compartment cover (screw stays attached to cover). Insert 4 x 1.5V "AA" or LR6 size alkaline batteries (not included). Replace cover and tighten screw.

CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE

1. Be sure to insert the batteries correctly and always follow the toy and battery manufacturers' instructions.
2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
3. Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION

Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

⚠️ CAUTION:

1. Always follow the instructions carefully. Use only batteries specified and be sure to insert item correctly by matching the ➕ and ➖ polarity markings.
2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or standard (carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
3. Remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.
4. Remove batteries if product is not to be played with for a long time.
5. Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
6. Should this product cause, or be affected by, local electrical interference, move it away from other electrical equipment. Reset (switching off and back on again or removing and re-inserting batteries) if necessary.
7. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not mix these with any other types of batteries. Always remove from the product before recharging. Recharge batteries under adult supervision. DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES.

Technical Details & Compliance

Your SQUAWKERS MCCAW parrot comes pre-programmed with words, phrases, sound effects (SFX), and a song.

• Gags: 6 Responses (1 phrase, 1 song, 4 SFX)
• Power On: 2 Unique Responses
• Beak Sensor: 1 Unique Response (SFX)
• Back Sensor: 2 Unique Responses (SFX)
• Head Sensor: 1 Unique Response (SFX)
• Mouth Switch: 4 Unique Responses (SFX)
• Other Remote Functions: 1 Unique Response (SFX)
• Voice Recognition Responses: 3 Unique Responses (29 phrases, 2 SFX)

FCC STATEMENT

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.

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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Product and colors may vary.

© 2007 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. TM & ® denote U.S Trademarks.

U.S. Patent No. 6811461.

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