HyperX Clutch User manual

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HyperX Clutch
Part Numbers
516L8AA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview................................................................................................................................... 3
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 4
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 5
Charging....................................................................................................................................................................5
Mode Selection .........................................................................................................................................................5
Pairing and Connecting ...........................................................................................................................................6
Usage........................................................................................................................................ 7
Calibration................................................................................................................................ 8
Reset......................................................................................................................................... 8
X-Input & DirectInput............................................................................................................... 9
Questions or Setup Issues? ................................................................................................... 9

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Overview
A. Action buttons
D. Home button
G. Triggers
(L2 / R2)
J. 2.4GHz
wireless adapter
B. Analog sticks
E. Mode selection
switch
H. USB-C port
K. USB-C to
USB-A cable
C. D-Pad
F. Bumpers
(L1 / R1)
I. Convertible
mobile clip

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Specifications
Controller Specifications
Connection type 2.4GHz Wireless / Bluetooth / Wired
Compatibility Android, PC
Battery Specifications
Battery life Up to 19 hours*
Battery capacity 600mAh
Physical Specifications
Length 110.3mm**
Height 75.1mm**
Width 155.6mm
Mobile clip dimensions 41mm –86mm
Weight (without cable) 270g**
Cable type and length Detachable USB-C cable, 2.95m
*Battery life varies based on usage
**With phone clip installed

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Setup
Charging
LED STATUS
BATTERY LEVEL
≤ 25%
26% - 50%
51% - 75%
76% - 100%
It is recommended to fully charge the controller before first use.
Mode Selection

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Pairing and Connecting
The controller must be powered off before attempting to enter pairing mode.
2.4G
1. Set the mode selection switch to 2.4G.
2. Connect the 2.4GHz wireless adapter to the PC.
3. Tap the Home button. The controller will power on and attempt to connect to the
2.4GHz wireless adapter.
•If the controller has lost its pairing with the dongle, repeat steps 1-2 then
press and hold the Home button for 6 seconds until the LEDs animate to
indicate pairing mode.
•Bring the controller within range of the dongle to complete pairing.
Bluetooth
1. Set the mode selection switch to Bluetooth.
2. Press and hold the Home button for 6 seconds until the LEDs animate to indicate
pairing mode.
3. On your Bluetooth-enabled device, search and connect to “HyperX Clutch.”
USB
1. Set the mode selection switch to USB.
2. Plug in the USB-C cable into the controller.
3. Plug in the USB-A cable into your PC
4. Windows will recognize the controller as “HyperX Clutch”

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Usage
Power On –2.4G or Bluetooth Mode
Press and release the Home Button to power the controller. The controller will attempt to
connect to the previously paired device.
Power Off
The controller will automatically shut off after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Clutch can also be
manually shut off by toggling the mode selector switch.
Handheld Mode
Attach the mobile clip and insert mobile
device
Tabletop Mode
Fold the clip to use as a phone or tablet
stand
Turbo
Turbo can be assigned to individual buttons to emulate repeated button presses. After setting
Turbo, press and hold the desired button. Turbo can only be assigned to L3, R3, A, B, X, Y,
LT, RT, LB, RB and D-Pad.
Button Combination
Function
Programs Turbo to the desired button
Clears Turbo from the desired button
Hold for 5 seconds
Clears all Turbo assignments
Button
Button

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Calibration
Calibration can address issues related to the analog sticks and triggers.
1. Set the mode selection switch to USB.
2. Press and hold the SELECT and START buttons while connecting the controller to a PC
using the included USB-C cable.
3. Continue to hold SELECT and START until the LED indicators flash (approximately 4
seconds).
4. Conduct calibration
•Rotate the left and right analog sticks three times each and allow to return to
neutral position.
•Press and release the left and right triggers and allow to return to neutral position
5. Press Y+ D-Pad DOWN to save and exit calibration mode.
Reset
The controller can be manually power cycled by pressing the pin hole button on the rear of the
controller.
Reset

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X-Input & DirectInput
On PC, the controller supports both X-Input and DirectInput functionality. By factory default,
the controller is in X-Input Mode and will save the last Input Mode selected.
Switch between X-Input and DirectInput
1. Place the controller in 2.4G or USB mode.
2. Turn on and connect the controller. The LED indicators should be showing the
controller’s battery level.
3. Hold the Home Button for 3 seconds until the LED indicators flash.
When LED 1 & 3 flash twice and return to normal, the controller is in X-Input Mode.
When LED 2 & 4 flash twice and return to normal, the controller is in DirectInput Mode.
While in Bluetooth mode, the controller will operate in DirectInput mode and switching between
X-Input and DirectInput Mode is disabled.
Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperx.gg/support