Collective Minds Cronus Zen User manual

User Manual

Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the ZEN TM........................................................................................................................... 4
Basic Usage ........................................................................................................................................... 6
PlayStation 4 TM Wireless Controller Pairing ......................................................................................... 7
PlayStation 3 TM Wireless Controller Pairing ......................................................................................... 7
Xbox One TM Wireless Bluetooth Controller Pairing .............................................................................. 7
Xbox One TM Wireless Controller Pairing ............................................................................................... 8
Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller Pairing ................................................................................................ 8
SwitchTM Pro Wireless Controller Pairing .............................................................................................. 9
Wii UTM Pro Wireless Controller Pairing ................................................................................................ 9
Joy-ConTM Wireless Controller Pairing.................................................................................................10
Programming, Configuring and Updating..................................................................................................11

Overview
The Cronus Zen is compatible with PlayStation 4 TM, Xbox One TM, Nintendo Switch TM
PlayStation 3 TM Xbox 360 TM & Windows PC.
Please note the following:
Xbox 360 Consoles require an officially licensed Xbox 360 wired controller to
authenticate the Zen to the Xbox 360 console . The Plug and Play charge cable will not work.
Xbox One Consoles require an officially licensed Xbox One controller with
a full data micro USB cable to authenticate the Zen to your Xbox One.
PS4 Consoles require an officially licensed PS4 controller with full data micro
USB cable to authenticate the ZEN TM.
GEAR HEAD
“EYES”

Gear Head RGB *EYES”
Fully Programmable true color RGB Light bar with 16,777,216 color variations. Useful for adding
visual indicators to your scripts and ensuring legacy Cronusmax support.
Memory Slot Button (P1 & P2)
Press P1 Load next memory slot. Press and hold P2 to enable BT searching mode.
Connecting the ZEN TM
The Cronus Zen is compatible with PlayStation 4 TM, Xbox One TM, Nintendo Switch TM PlayStation
3 TM Xbox 360 TM & Windows PC.
Please note the following:
Xbox 360 Consoles require an officially licensed Xbox 360 wired controller to
authenticate the Zen to the Xbox 360 console . The Plug and Play charge cable will not work.
Xbox One Consoles require an officially licensed Xbox One controller with
a full data micro USB cable to authenticate the Zen to your Xbox One.
PS4 Consoles require an officially licensed PS4 controller with full data micro
USB cable to authenticate the ZEN TM.
Front Features
INPUT- A1: USB Input port, first level priority.
Connect the consoles official controller here for authentication and other console specific
features, such as controller headset, chat pad, touchpad etc.. Also used when not using cross
over mode.
INPUT-A2 & A3: Main input ports for cross over controllers, Mouse and Keyboards.
Main input port, the controller connected to this input will have the highest priority over all
other input ports (USB and/or Bluetooth). Connect your preferred gaming controller here.

USB Port Status LED
ON/Green: Port in use and active and connected
OFF : Controller not enumerated
Side Features
PROG (Mini USB): Programming port to connect the ZEN TM to the computer. Download and
install Zen Studio to configure your Zen with Gamepacks , GPC Scripts and Mouse and Keyboard
profiles.
Console Port. (Micro USB): used to connect your Zen TM to your Console or to the PC for updating
firmware.
Gear Head RGB *EYES”
Fully Programmable true color RGB Lightbar with 16,777,216 color variations. Useful for adding
visual indicators to your scripts and ensuring legacy Cronusmax support.

Navigation and Pairing Buttons (P1 & P2)
Press P1 Load next memory slot. Press and hold P2 to enable BT searching mode.
Basic Usage
1. Connect the original controller of the console to the USB port A1. An original controller of the
console is required for authentication and for console specific features, such as controller
headset, chatpad, touchpad, motion sensor, etc.
2. Connect your preferred controller, Keyboard or mouse to USB port A2 or A3. This controller
will have precedence over any other controller connected to the ZEN, meaning the functions on
this controller (s) will supersede the commands from the subsequent controllers in the priority
chain.
3. With the provided micro-USB cable, connect the ZEN Output port to the console. The Zen will
automatically configure to match the console.
All respective status LEDs should be green and the LCD DISPLAY Show the Console
Enable Wired Communication
PlayStation 4:
Settings → Devices → Controllers → Communication Method: Use USB Cable.
Nintendo
Switch:
System Settings → Controllers and Sensors → Check the Option: Pro Controller
Wired Communication.
Please note only DUAL SHOCK 4 model CUHZCT2 supports headsets and the built in speaker.
WIRELESS CONTROL: To use a wireless controller with your ZEN you will have to first pair your wireless
controller with ZEN device. Each controller has a simple wireless pairing method as follows. Switch Pro
/Wii U Pro/Xbox One /Xbox 360 /PlayStation 4 /PlayStation 3 controllers can be used wirelessly after
pairing.

PlayStation 4 TM Wireless Controller Pairing - Simply put your PlayStation 4 controller into pairing
mode and press the Bluetooth Sync button on your ZEN device.
Step by Step Instructions below.
1. Ensure your wireless PlayStation 4 controller is off.
2. Place your PlayStation 4 controller into Bluetooth pairing mode by holding the
SHARE and HOME buttons for 5 seconds or until the light bar flashes WHITE.
3. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZENTM device. The LED will flash
BLUE to show Bluetooth pairing has begun.
4. Within a few seconds the LED will be WHITE indicating that pairing is complete.
5. The light bar on the PlayStation 4 controller should be BLUE and you are now connected to the
ZEN device and ready to use your PlayStation 4 controller wirelessly.
PlayStation 3 TM Wireless Controller Pairing - Connect the PlayStation 3 TM controller via a wired
connection first. Then remove the wired connection and your PlayStation 3 TM
controller will automatically pair to ZEN device.
Step by Step Instructions below.
1. Plug your PlayStation 3 TM controller into your ZENTM device. The Player LED
indicator on your PlayStation 3 TM controller will light up.
2. Now remove the wired connection, and your PlayStation 3 TM controller
Player LED indicators will begin to flash.
3. After a few seconds only one Player LED indicator will light up.
4. You are now connected to the ZENTM device and ready to use your PlayStation 3 TM controller
wirelessly.
5. Note that currently if you reconnect and disconnect the cable a second time, the PlayStation 3
TM controller will no longer function wirelessly. To resolve this, simply unplug the ZENTM device
from the Switch TM Dock, and restart from Step 1
Xbox One TM Wireless Bluetooth Controller Pairing - Simply put your Xbox TM controller into sync
mode and press the Bluetooth Sync button on your ZENTM device.
Step by Step Instructions below.
1. Turn on your Xbox One TM Wireless Bluetooth Controller.
2. Press the SYNC button on your controller.
3. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZENTM device. The LED will flash BLUE to show
Bluetooth pairing has begun.
4. Within 30 seconds the LED will be WHITE on the ZENTM device and the Xbox One TM Wireless
Bluetooth Controller will vibrate indicating that pairing is complete.
5. You are now connected to the ZENTM device and ready to use your Xbox One TM Bluetooth
Controller wirelessly.

6. 7. If your controller is not connected, remove the batteries then re-insert them and repeat
the process above
Xbox One TM Wireless Controller Pairing - To connect a non-Bluetooth Xbox One TM or Xbox One TM
Elite Controller, you must use an Xbox One TM Wireless Adapter (sold separately).
Connect the Xbox One TM controller via a wired connection first. Then remove the wired connection
and plug the Xbox One TM Wireless Adapter into your ZENTM device. Step by Step Instructions
below.
1. Plug your Xbox One TM controller into the USB PORT A 2 of the ZEN TM device. It will
vibrate to indicate it is Connected..
2. Insert the Xbox One TM Wireless Adapter into the USB PORT A3 of the ZEN TM device.
3. Now unplug your Controller from A2, your Xbox One TM controller HOME button will begin to
flash.
4. Within a few seconds the Xbox One TM Wireless Adapter LED will go WHITE and your Xbox One
TM Wireless Controller HOME button will stay solid indicating that pairing is complete.
5. You are now connected to the ZENTM device and ready to use your Xbox One TM controller
wirelessly.
6. If your controller is not connected, remove the batteries then re-insert them and repeat the
process above.
Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller Pairing - To connect a Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller you
must use an Xbox 360TM Wireless Gaming Receiver (sold separately). Connect the
Xbox 360TM Wireless Gaming Receiver to the ZEN TM device. Now sync with your
Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller. Step by Step Instructions below.
1. Plug your Xbox 360TM Wireless Gaming Receiver into your ZEN device.
2. Turn on your Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller.
3. Press the SYNC button on your Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller until the HOME button
begins flashing.
4. Now press the SYNC button on the Wireless Gaming Receiver.
5. Within a few seconds the Xbox 360TM Wireless Controller HOME button will stay solid
indicating that pairing is complete.
6. You are now connected to the ZEN TM device and ready to use your Xbox 360TM
controller wirelessly.

SwitchTM Pro Wireless Controller Pairing - Simply put your SwitchTM Pro Controller into sync
mode and press the Bluetooth Sync button on your ZEN TM device. Step by Step Instructions
below.
1. Ensure your ZEN TM device is plugged into the SwitchTM Dock.
2. Ensure your wireless SwitchTM Pro Controller is off.
3. Place your SwitchTM Pro Controller into Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing
the SYNC button at the top for a few seconds.
4. The player indicators at the bottom of the SwitchTM Pro Controller will now begin to
cycle.
5. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZEN TM device. The LED will flash
BLUE to show Bluetooth pairing has begun.
6. Within a few seconds the LED on the ZEN TM device will be WHITE indicating that
pairing is complete.
7. The player indicators on the SwitchTM Pro Controller will light up one player indicator
LED.
8. You are now connected to the ZEN TM device and ready to use your SwitchTM Pro
Controller wirelessly.
Wii UTM Pro Wireless Controller Pairing - Simply put your Wii U Pro controller into sync mode
and press the Bluetooth Sync button on your ZEN TM device. Step by Step Instructions
below.
1. Ensure your wireless Wii UTM Pro Controller is off.
2. Place your Wii UTM Pro Controller into Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing
the SYNC button at the back for a few seconds.
3. The player indicators at the bottom of the Wii UTM Pro Controller will now begin to
cycle.
4. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZEN TM device. The LED will flash
BLUE to show Bluetooth pairing has begun.
5. Within a few seconds the LED on the ZEN TM device will be WHITE indicating that
pairing is complete.
6. The player indicators on the Wii UTM Pro Controller will light up one player indicator
LED.

7. You are now connected to the ZEN TM device and ready to use your Wii UTM Pro
Controller wirelessly.
Joy-ConTM Wireless Controller Pairing - Simply put your Joy-ConTM controller into sync mode
and press the Bluetooth Sync button on your ZEN TM device. Step by Step Instructions
below.
1. Ensure both Joy-ConTM controllers are off.
2. Place your LEFT Joy-ConTM controller into Bluetooth pairing mode by
pressing the SYNC button until the player LED’s on it begin to cycle.
3. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZEN TM device. The LED will flash
BLUE to show Bluetooth pairing has begun.
4. Within a few seconds the LED on the ZEN TM device will be WHITE indicating that
pairing is complete and you will feel a strong vibration on the LEFT Joy-ConTM
controller.
5. The player indicators on the Joy-ConTM controller will light up one player indicator LED.
6. Place your RIGHT Joy-ConTM controller into Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing the
SYNC button until the player LED’s on it begin to cycle.
7. Now press the Bluetooth pairing button on the ZEN TM device. The LED will flash
BLUE to show Bluetooth pairing has begun.
8. Within a few seconds the LED on the ZEN TM device will be WHITE indicating that
pairing is complete and you will feel a strong vibration on the RIGHT Joy-ConTM
controller.
9. The player indicators on the Joy-ConTM controller will light up one player indicator LED.
10. You are now connected to the ZEN TM device and ready to use your Joy-ConTM
controllers.
11. If your Joy-ConTM controller player indicators do not all match the player indicator on the
ZEN TM device then repeat steps 1 - 11.