Airplay AIR-1-010011-H1 User manual

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AIRPLAY™
Radio Wireless Controller
Instruction Manual
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AIRPLAY™ RADIO WIRELESS CONTROLLER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Introduction
Information - For Customers in the United States
The AIRPLAY™ co ponents have been tested and found to co ply with the li its for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li its are designed to
provide reasonable protection against har ful interference in a residential installation.
This equip ent generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, ay cause har ful interference
to radio co unications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equip ent does cause har ful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be deter ined by turning the equip ent off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or ore of the following easures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna or device.
• Increase the separation between the receiving equip ent and AIRPLAY™.
• Connect the PlayStation® ga e console equip ent into an outlet on a circuit different
fro that to which the receiving equip ent is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / electronics technician for help.
NOTE: Any odifications or changes not expressly approved in this anual
could void your AIRPLAY™ Warranty and/or void your authority to operate
this equip ent.
Thank you for purchasing the AIRPLAY™ Radio Wireless Controller for PlayStation®
ga e consoles.
Your AIRPLAY™ Radio Wireless Controller has been designed with any advanced
features to vastly i prove your ga ing experience. Therefore, before operating your
new AIRPLAY™ controller we suggest that you read this instruction anual co pletely.
Doing so will ensure that you get the ost enjoy ent and best perfor ance fro your
AIRPLAY™ controller.
WarningWarning
WarningWarning
Warning
To prevent fire, shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®To prevent fire, shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
To prevent fire, shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®To prevent fire, shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
To prevent fire, shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
ga e console, do not expose the AIRPLAY™ co ponents to rain or oisture.ga e console, do not expose the AIRPLAY™ co ponents to rain or oisture.
ga e console, do not expose the AIRPLAY™ co ponents to rain or oisture.ga e console, do not expose the AIRPLAY™ co ponents to rain or oisture.
ga e console, do not expose the AIRPLAY™ co ponents to rain or oisture.
To avoid electrical shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®To avoid electrical shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
To avoid electrical shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®To avoid electrical shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
To avoid electrical shock or da age to AIRPLAY™ co ponents or to your PlayStation®
ga e console, do not disasse ble the AIRPLAY™ co ponents. Refer all servicing toga e console, do not disasse ble the AIRPLAY™ co ponents. Refer all servicing to
ga e console, do not disasse ble the AIRPLAY™ co ponents. Refer all servicing toga e console, do not disasse ble the AIRPLAY™ co ponents. Refer all servicing to
ga e console, do not disasse ble the AIRPLAY™ co ponents. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel only.qualified personnel only.
qualified personnel only.qualified personnel only.
qualified personnel only.
Table of Contents
Co patibility 3
Ter s used in the Manual 3
Unpacking Your New AIRPLAY™ 3
Precautions 3
ATTENTION: For Safe Use Around S all Children 3
AIRPLAY™ Features 3
AIRPLAY™ Setup 4
Battery Installation
Battery Replace ent
Safety Cover Installation and Use
Connecting your AIRPLAY™ to a PlayStation® ga e console
Operating your AIRPLAY™ Radio Wireless Controller 5
Power On/Off
reLOAD™ Low Battery Indicator
Auto-Pause
Auto-Repeat
Progra able (Macro) Sequences
Power-Down Mode
Radio Co unications 6
Single AIRPLAY™ Configuration
Multi-User AIRPLAY™ Configuration (Advanced)
Manually Setting the AIRPLAY™ Channel
Specifications 8
Warranty Infor ation 9
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Compatibility
AIRPLAY™ is co patible for use alongside all licensed PlayStation® peripherals and
with all software that is designed for use with the standard PlayStation® digital
controller. AIRPLAY™ ay also be used in co bination with licensed digital
controllers, analog controllers, specialty controllers, and Sony® e ory cards.
Terms used in this Manual
When referring to the operation of the various AIRPLAY™ buttons and triggers, the
following ter s are used to described specific actions:
“Click” - eans to quickly press and then release a button or trigger.
“Press” - eans to press and hold a button or trigger for a prescribed period of ti e or
while so e other operation is being carried out (usually another key or set of keys is
being clicked.)
Unpacking Your New AIRPLAY™
Your new AIRPLAY™ Radio Wireless Controller package includes the following ite s:
Precautions
• To prevent hand strain, take a 15 inute break after each hour of play.
• Do not place any heavy objects on top of the AIRPLAY™ Receiver or Controller units.
• Refrain fro rough handling, stepping on or applying echanical shock to the
AIRPLAY™ Receiver and Controller units.
• Your AIRPLAY™ Receiver and Controller units were not designed to withstand
extre e te peratures. Do not leave these units close to heat sources, or in direct
sunlight (such as in the back of a car with its windows closed).
• Do not expose your AIRPLAY™ Receiver and Controller units to foreign aterials
such as dust, sand or oisture of any kind.
• If the AIRPLAY™ Controller will not be used for an extended period of ti e re ove
the battery fro the reLOAD™ battery bay (refer to the “AIRPLAY™ Set Up - Battery
Installation” section of this anual).
• XI Intellectual Capital Inc. does not warrant AIRPLAY™ against da ages caused by
the isuse or abuse of AIRPLAY™ as defined by this User Manual.
• XI Intellectual Capital Inc. does not warrant da ages caused by the use of products
unsupported by XI Intellectual Capital Inc.
ATTENTION: For Safe Use Around S all ChildrenFor Safe Use Around S all Children
For Safe Use Around S all ChildrenFor Safe Use Around S all Children
For Safe Use Around S all Children
If AIRPLAY™ will be used in or around surroundings where there are s all children
(ages fro 1 to 6 years), ensure that the AIRPLAY™ Safety Cover is securely installed
over the AIRPLAY™ Controller’s reLOAD™ battery bay whenever AIRPLAY™ is not
being used.
The AIRPLAY™ Safety Cover is designed to help reduce the chance of s all children
re oving the single AA battery installed into the AIRPLAY™ Controller. AA BATTER-
IES ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE SWALLOWED AND THEREFORE ARE A HAZARD
TO SMALL CHILDREN.
The best way to ensure the safe use of AIRPLAY™ is to always keep the AIRPLAY™
Controller and Receiver out of the reach of s all children or ake sure that an adult is
always present when AIRPLAY™ is being used by s all children.
See section “AIRPLAY™ Setup: Safety Cover Installation and Use” for further Safety
Cover instructions.
AIRPLAY™ Features
Your new AIRPLAY™ co es equipped with the latest in Radio Wireless controller
technology. AIRPLAY™ has been designed to co unicate with the PlayStation®
ga e console without sloppy wires or the need to point the controller directly at the
ga e console. This eans with AIRPLAY™ you no longer have to worrying about
blocking objects, passing bodies or annoying wires! What’s ore, AIRPLAY™ requires
ONLY ONE AA battery for operation.
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L2, R2
Lower
Triggers
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Battery Bay Single AA
Battery
Design POWER/CHANNEL Key
to turn AIRPLAY on &
switch between
its 16 channels
L1, R1
Upper Triggers
4 Standard
Control Keys
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Design
Power Grip
Molded For
Better Control
Direction Pad
PROGRAM Key
for programmable
functions
START Key
SELECT Key
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AIRPLAY™ Setup
Battery InstallationBattery Installation
Battery InstallationBattery Installation
Battery Installation
Your new AIRPLAY™ controller has been equipped with reLOAD™, the ost
revolutionary battery swapping technology ever created. reLOAD™ allows you to load
and/or replace the single AA battery (not included) used to power the AIRPLAY™
Controller, in less than a second. This eans that you can keep playing until the
reLOAD™ “Low Battery Indicator” tells you that your battery is running low.
Before you can begin ga ing with your new AIRPLAY™, you ust install a battery. To
install a battery in your AIRPLAY™ Controller, do the following:
1. Rest a single AA battery on the top of the reLOAD™ battery bay aking sure that the
positive (+) battery ter inal is oriented to the left of the reLOAD™ bay. The correct
battery polarity is represented by the battery polarity icon directly above the
reLOAD™ Low Battery Indicator.
... and the old battery drops out the botto .
After changing the battery, si ply continue playing. The reLOAD™ echanis has
been designed to change the single AA battery in less than a second. This akes it
possible to change a battery “on the fly” without stopping your ga e.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: To allow proper battery changing, ensure the botto of the reLOAD™
battery bay is not obstructed when replacing the battery. ALWAYS point the botto of
the reLOAD™ battery bay to the ground when changing a battery in AIRPLAY™.
Safety Cover Installation and Use
Although not necessary for regular use and operation of your AIRPLAY™ Controller,
the Safety Cover ay be used to cover the reLOAD™ battery bay should you have
s all children in your house. AA BATTERIES ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE
SWALLOWED AND THEREFORE ARE A HAZARD TO SMALL CHILDREN (for ore
infor ation refer to the PRECAUTIONS section at the front of this anual).
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2. Grip the controller with both hands in playing
position. Apply even pressure on each end of
the battery using both thu bs until the battery
snaps into the fingers of the reLOAD™ battery
bay (refer to acco panying diagra ).
Battery Replace entBattery Replace ent
Battery Replace entBattery Replace ent
Battery Replace ent
Changing the battery in your AIRPLAY™ Controller
is just as easy as installing the first battery. To
replace the battery in your AIRPLAY™ Controller,
follow the steps outlined in the Battery Installation
section above. As the new battery oves into place
in the reLOAD™ battery bay, it will push the old
battery out the botto of the reLOAD™ battery bay
(refer to acco panying diagra ).
Push the new battery in fro the top...
To install the Safety Cover on your
AIRPLAY™ Controller follow these steps:
1. Hold the AIRPLAY™ Controller fir ly in
one hand at the iddle section of the
Controller housing.
2. Using your other hand, set the Safety Cover
over the botto of the front housing of the
reLOAD™ battery bay. Because the Safety
Cover is ade of a flexible plastic, you can
spread open the other end of the Safety
Cover as you push it into place at the top of
the reLOAD™ battery bay (refer to
acco panying diagra ).
(NOTE: The reLOAD™ battery bay has been specially designed with the
battery’s positive ter inal channel on the left side. This design ensures that
battery installation is best acco plished with the battery set with the correct
polarity inside the reLOAD™ battery bay. If you atte pt to load a battery into
the reLOAD™ battery bay and you find that you have to use excessive force to
seat the battery, STOP and check to see that the positive battery ter inal is
oriented correct. To confir correct polarity direction, refer to the battery
polarity icon located between the battery bay and the reLOAD™ Low Battery
Indicator.)
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AIRPLAY™ also allows for the use of Sony® e ory cards.
To install the AIRPLAY™ Receiver, follow these steps:
1. Ensure that the PlayStation® ga e console is turned off.
2. If you have any Sony® Me ory Cards, ake sure that you have unplugged the
fro the ga e console e ory ports.
3. Insert the AIRPLAY™ Receiver (with the AIRPLAY™ logo facing upwards) into
either of the two available ga e console controller ports.
4. Reinstall any Sony® Me ory Cards back into their respective ga e console ports.
5. For opti al radio range, stretch the external AIRPLAY™ antenna out so that it’s
horizontal to the ground and parallel to the front of the PlayStation® ga e console
(refer to acco panying diagra ).
6. Turn on the power to your PlayStation® ga e console and get ready for so e Radio
Wireless ga ing fun.
Operating your AIRPLAY™ Radio Wireless Controller
At this point you should have installed the AIRPLAY™ Receiver and loaded a battery
into AIRPLAY™’s reLOAD™ battery bay. The PlayStation® ga e console should also
be powered-up.
Once AIRPLAY™ has been powered-on, the AIRPLAY™ Controller functions identically
to a standard PlayStation® digital controller. AIRPLAY™ also boasts so e additional
features, which are accessed via the PROGRAM key. The following paragraphs describe
how to Power-On the AIRPLAY™ Controller and how to ake use of these additional
features.
Power On/OffPower On/Off
Power On/OffPower On/Off
Power On/Off
Power-on AIRPLAY™ by clicking the POWER/CHANNEL key. This key is also used to
change channels once the power is on. When AIRPLAY™ is powered on (when the
POWER/CHANNEL key is clicked initially), the “reLOAD” indicator flashes 3 ti es
quickly to indicate that the unit’s power has turned on. When the POWER/CHANNEL
button is clicked subsequently (to change channels), the reLOAD™ indicator is not lit.
AIRPLAY™ does not have an off switch. The AIRPLAY™ Controller auto atically
powers-down when no buttons have been clicked for 5 inutes. When AIRPLAY™ is
restarted, all auto-repeat settings and acro settings are lost, and all AIRPLAY™ keys
are reset to their default settings. Also, when the AIRPLAY™ controller is restarted, it
powers-up on its default radio channel.
The AIRPLAY™ controller ay be powered down i ediately by pressing (and
holding) the PROGRAM key, clicking the POWER/CHANNEL key and then releasing
the PROGRAM key. Powering the AIRPLAY™ Controller off and then on again is a
handy way to clear all Progra ed keys, clear all Auto-Repeat keys and return
AIRPLAY™ to its default channel.
3. To re ove the Safety Cover fro your
AIRPLAY™ Controller, insert a flat headed
screw driver (or si ilar tool) into the slot on
either end cap of the Safety Cover and
spread open the Safety Cover channel before
twisting it off of the reLOAD™ battery bay
(refer to acco panying diagra ).
(NOTE: Be sure to re ove the Safety Cover
before atte pting to replace the battery in
your AIRPLAY™ Controller.)
Connecting your AIRPLAY™Connecting your AIRPLAY™
Connecting your AIRPLAY™Connecting your AIRPLAY™
Connecting your AIRPLAY™
to a PlayStation® ga eto a PlayStation® ga e
to a PlayStation® ga eto a PlayStation® ga e
to a PlayStation® ga e
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Because AIRPLAY™ is a Wireless
controller, the only co ponent that
ust be connected directly to the
PlayStation® ga e console is the
AIRPLAY™ Receiver unit. The
AIRPLAY™ Receiver will work in
either of the two controller ports
located at the front of the
PlayStation® ga e console (refer to
acco panying diagra ).
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(NOTE: The botto of the AIRPLAY™ Receiver has been specially designed
with a forward foot to give it support using the sa e flat surface that your
PlayStation® is resting on. Ensure that the AIRPLAY™ Receiver is being
supported while it is plugged into the PlayStation® ga e console. )
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