Sony Koov Basic User's Guide PDF

To parents/guardians Electronic products can lead to a fire or personal injury if not used under safety instructions.

This leaflet contains important instructions to prevent accidents. Please read the instructions carefully and use this product safely. Please keep this leaflet handy for future reference.

FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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.

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Basic User Guide

Registration

https://www.sony.com/koov/resources

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-866-935-7669 in the United States. Suppliers Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : EKV-100U Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-858- 942-2230

Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

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 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.

Warnings and precautions On this product The product is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the following symbol .

On handling Do not put weight or pressure on this product as it may cause malfunction.

Do not subject the product to excessive shock.

On cleaning Wipe with a soft cloth lightly. If the product gets very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and wipe off with a dry cloth. Do not use alcohol or benzine.

Remove the dust on the cloth before wiping to avoid scratching the product.

On battery use Use 1.5V AA/LR6 alkaline batteries only. Do not use standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel- cadmium) batteries.

Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.

Help Center Please visit the KOOV Help Center for troubleshooting, FAQ, contact information, and the latest news on this product.

KOOV Help Center

https://www.koov.io/help

Sony Global Education, Inc. 2-11-17 Nishigotanda Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031 Japan

Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

On application The initial registration and settings should be completed by parents/ guardians.

On internet connection Internet connection is needed to use this product. The customer is responsible for any internet connection fees.

On Bluetooth communications Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 80 m (240 feet). Maximum communication range may vary depending on obstacles (human body, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment.

This product is using 2.4 GHz frequency which may also be used by other wireless devices. A radio wave interference may occur and result in communication speed deterioration. In such a case, use this product in a different place or discontinue use.

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Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as it may cause an accident: where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, or a petrol station near automatic doors or a fire alarm

Do not use the unit on an airplane. Radio waves may affect instruments, causing an accident due to malfunction.

Keep out of reach of small children It may lead to accidental swallowing. Please consult a doctor if swallowed.

Do not expose to water or humidity Do not use this product in a location exposed to water or humidity. It may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not disassemble or modify It may cause malfunction or electric shock.

Do not expose the internal system to water or drop foreign materials into it It may cause malfunction or electric shock.

Do not expose to extreme heat It may cause fire or smoke emission.

Do not drop foreign materials into the terminals It may cause a short circuit in the terminals and lead to malfunction.

Keep this product in a stable position It may fall and cause injuries or damages.

Do not use under direct sunlight or near a strong light source The sensors may detect and operate unintendedly.

Do not use or store in a location subject to heat sources, high temperature or humidity It may cause deformation, malfunction, or fire.

Do not use the wireless function under unfit conditions This product has a wireless function. Do not use on an airplane, or near automatic doors or a fire alarm. Do not use this product in other locations if you find any interference.

If you do not follow the instructions below, it can lead to a fire, or electric shock causing serious injury or death.

If you ignore these instructions, it can lead to injuries or damages to nearby objects.

WARNING CAUTION

Trademarks KOOV and the KOOV logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Global Education, Inc.

Certifications and compliance Please refer to the Help Center for product compliance and certifications.

NetworkBluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low EnergyUSB 2.0

MassTrial Kit 780g (28oz)

Specifications

Specifications and appearance of this product may change without notice.

Operating temperature0 - 40 (32 - 104 )

x 1

IR Photoreector

x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2

Core Battery Box USB Cable DC Motor3-Core Cable

x 12

x 12

x 2

Green Cube

Orange Half-C

Base Tray

x 4

x 4

White Cube

Eye

x 4

Orange Half-D

x 12

x 4

Red Cube

360 Connector

x 4

Purple Half-D

x 4

x 8

Yellow Half-A

Yellow Prism

x 4

Wheel

x 12

x 2

Blue Half-C

Purple Beam

20cm x 3

Electronic parts

x 8

x 4

Yellow Half-B

Blue Prism

Block Remover

x 1

x 1 x 1 x 1

Green LED Red LED Buzzer

What's inside the box?

Names & functions Core This control device acts like the brain of the robot, which makes it come to life.

USB / Bluetooth LED *1

The blue LED is for Bluetooth connection and the green LED is for USB connection.

Use a USB cable to connect a compatible device to this port.

Power LED This LED shows if there is power being supplied to the power connection port.

Power connection port Connect the battery box.

Status LED This LED shows the status of

the core.

Core buttons These buttons can do different things, depending on the code.

Input port Connect the sensor blocks (light sensor, push switch, IR photoreflector and accelerometer) here.

Output port Connect the motor blocks (DC motor, servo motor), LEDs and buzzers here.

*1. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices vary. *2. Batteries not included.

USB port

Battery box

How to install batteries

Remove the screw with a cross-head screwdriver.

Place the batteries in. Make sure to put them in the right direction.

Slide the cover as shown by the arrows.

Place the cover back and tighten the scr