8BitDo ARCADEC Arcade Controller Instruction Manual

8BitDo ARCADEC Arcade Controller

Arcade Controller

1. Mode switch
2. Tournament lock switch
3. Star button
4. Pair button
5. Mapping LED
6. Status LED
7. Home button
8. L3 button
9. R3 button
10. SELECT

Windows

• System requirement: Windows 10 (1903) or above.

Wireless Connection

1. Turn the Mode switch to X position.
2. Connect the adapter to the USB port of your Windows device.
3. After the connection is complete, the Status LEDs on both the Arcade Controller and the adapter will remain solid.

Wired Connection

1. Turn the Mode switch to X position.
2. Connect the Arcade Controller to your Windows device via the USB cable, wait until the Arcade Controller is successfully recognized by the Windows device.

Switch

• System requirement: 3.0.0 or above.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Turn the Mode switch to S position.
2. Press and hold the Pair button for 3 seconds to enter the pairing mode, the Status LED will blink rapidly. (This is required for the very first time only)
3. Go to your Switch Home Page to click on “Controllers”, then click on “Change Grip/Order”, the Status LED will remain solid to indicate a successful connection.

Wired Connection

• Please ensure the “Pro Controller Wired Communication” is enabled in the system setting.

1. Turn the Mode switch to S position.
2. Connect the Arcade Controller to your Switch console via the USB cable, wait till the Arcade Controller is successfully recognized by the device.

Tournament Lock Switch

• Turn the Tournament lock switch to Lock position, Pair button, Star button, Home button, L3 button, R3 button, SELECT button, and START button will be disabled, to prevent unintentional inputs from impacting game.

P1/P2/P3/P4 Buttons Configuration

• Single button on the Arcade Controller can be mapped to the P1/P2/P3/P4 buttons, multiple button configurations are not supported.
• SELECT button, START button, and Home button, are not supported for the button configuration.

Battery

• Built-in 1000mAh battery pack, 20 hours of usage time via Bluetooth connection and wireless 2.4G connection, rechargeable with 3 hours charging time.
• The Arcade Controller will automatically shut down if it fails to connect within 1 minute of startup, or if there are no operations within 15 minutes after establishing a connection.
•  The Arcade Controller will not shut down during wired connection.

Re-pair the Adapter
If the Arcade Controller is disconnected from the adapter or the adapter is replaced, you can re-pair it by following these steps:

1. Turn the Mode switch to X position.
2. Turn the Tournament lock switch to Unlock position.
3. Press and hold the Pair button for 3 seconds to enter the pairing mode, the Status LED will blink rapidly.
4. Connect the adapter to the USB port of your Windows device, wait for the Arcade Controller to automatically pair and connect with the adapter.
5. After the connection is complete, the Status LEDs on both the Arcade Controller and the adapter will remain solid.

Safety Warnings

• Please always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any safety issues arising from the use of non-manufacturer-approved accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.
• Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
• This product contains small parts that may cause choking. Not suitable for children under three years old.
• This product features flashing lights. Individuals with epilepsy or photosensitivity should disable the lighting effects before use.
• Cables may cause tripping or entanglement hazards. Keep them away from walkways, children, and pets.
  Stop using this product immediately and seek medical attention if you experience dizziness, visual disturbances, or muscle spasms.

Ultimate Software
Please visit app.8bitdo.com to download the Ultimate Software V2 to get the customize button mapping function & additional support.

Support
Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support.

FCC regulatory conformance

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.
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

IC regulatory conformance
This device complies with CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B). This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: