Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

Product Overview

The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine™ is an interactive toy that projects stories and plays audio. It can also function as a nightlight and white noise machine.

Contents:

• A. 1 Story Dream Machine™
• B. 1 Plug-in Character
• C. 3 Story Cartridges (examples: The Poky Little Puppy, Tenggren's Tawny Scrawny Lion, The Saggy Baggy Elephant)

Environmental Care: The wheelie bin symbol indicates that the product and its batteries must not be disposed of with other household waste. Please use designated collection points or recycling facilities.

Please keep this manual as it contains important information.

Battery Installation

The batteries included are for in-store demonstration. It is recommended that, prior to playing, an adult install fresh alkaline batteries.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included), remove the screw and battery compartment cover from under the Story Dream Machine™.
2. Install four (4) 1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included), making sure the (+) and (-) ends face the proper direction as indicated inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the compartment cover and tighten the screw.

Getting Started

Before playing, move the switch from the TRY ME (X) position to the ON (I) position.

• When turned ON, it will play the start up sounds and a light show.
• When the story cartridge slot is empty, use the buttons to move through the sounds and volume.
• When playing a story, use the buttons to move through the story and raise or lower the story volume.

Controls:

• Volume: HIGH VOLUME [+] / LOW VOLUME [-]
• Playback: PLAY/PAUSE
• Navigation: PREVIOUS / NEXT

Story Time Operation

It is recommended to set the Story Dream Machine™ 2 to 6 feet from a wall for a better experience.

1. Choose a story cartridge and insert it into the slot on the side of the machine. Ensure the book cover art is facing the lens when inserting. [Fig. 1]
2. Once the story cartridge is inserted, the Story Dream Machine™ will search for the first slide. The machine will play a sound when it finds slide 1. [Fig. 2]
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the story and audio. [Fig. 3] The story will automatically move through the slides.
4. Press the NEXT button to skip to the next page or PREVIOUS button to return to the previous page.
5. When the story ends, the STORY ENDING sound will play and the story will pause. Play the story again by pressing the PLAY button.
6. If there is no activity after 5 minutes, the machine will go into LOW POWER MODE.
7. To remove the story cartridge, press the eject button [Fig. 4] on the side of the machine and the cartridge will pop out.

Focusing the Lens

Adjust the clarity of the image by turning the lens RIGHT or LEFT until you get a clear image. [Fig. 5]

Troubleshooting

Character Plug-in

Place a character on the top of the Story Dream Machine™. [Fig. 6] Depending on the character, the film reel will play one of many light shows and colors. You do not need the character to play and listen to stories. Press down on the film reel to turn the light show ON and OFF [Fig. 7]

Nightlight & White Noise Machine

When there is no story cartridge inserted, the white noise machine and nightlight mode are accessible.

• Turn the nightlight ON and OFF by pressing down on the film reel. [Fig. 7]
• Turn the white noise machine ON and OFF by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
• Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS buttons to cycle through the different white noise machine sounds. [Fig. 8] (Sounds include: Projector, Ocean, Brook, Cricket, Music Box)

Carrying & Storage

• Pull the handle up to carry the Story Dream Machine™. [Fig. 9]
• Store 3 story cartridges in the slots on the side of the Story Dream Machine™. [Fig. 10]
• Use the packaging as a case to store and carry the Story Dream Machine™. [Fig. 11]

Sleep Mode

When the Story Dream Machine™ is not active, it will automatically go into LOW POWER MODE.

NOTE: Turn the power switch to OFF when not in use to preserve the battery.

Low Battery

When turned ON, the nightlight will display a pulse of red light indicating the battery is low. Replace the battery as shown on page 1.

FCC Compliance

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 than 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.

Caution: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user's authority to operate this device.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

Limited Warranty

The Little Tikes Company makes fun, high quality toys. They warrant to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials or workmanship for one year* from the date of purchase (dated sales receipt is required for proof of purchase). At the sole election of The Little Tikes Company, the only remedies available under this warranty will be the replacement of the defective part or replacement of the product. This warranty is valid only if the product has been assembled and maintained per the instructions. This warranty does not cover abuse, accident, cosmetic issues such as fading or scratches from normal wear, or any other cause not arising from defects in material and workmanship.

*The warranty period is three (3) months for daycare or commercial purchasers.

U.S.A and Canada: For warranty service or replacement part information, please visit our website at www.littletikes.com, call 1-800-321-0183 or write to: Consumer Service, The Little Tikes Company, 2180 Barlow Road, Hudson OH 44236, U.S.A. Some replacement parts may be available for purchase after warranty expires - contact them for details.

Outside U.S.A and Canada: Contact place of purchase for warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from country/state to country/state. Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Contact Information

• US/CA: Little Tikes Consumer Service, 2180 Barlow Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236 U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-321-0183, E-mail: service@littletikescare.com
• UK: MGA Entertainment UK Ltd., 50 Presley Way, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 OES, Bucks, UK. Little Tikes Consumer Services, P.O. Box 2040 Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BF. Phone: 0 800 521 558, E-mail: support@littletikesstore.co.uk
• EU: MGA Entertainment (Netherlands) B.V. Baronie 68-70, 2404 XG, Alphen a/d Rijn, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-172-758-010, Email: klantenservice@mgae.com
• AU/NZ: Imported by MGA Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd. Suite 5.05, 32 Delhi Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. AU. Tel: 1 300 059 676, Email: au-sales@mgae.com

Websites:

• www.littletikes.com
• www.littletikes.co.uk
• www.littletikes.com.au