Anbernic RG353V/RG353VS User Manual

Directory

• 1. Boot Up and Shut Down
• 2. Main Interface Operation (Android)
• 3. System Settings (Android: Language, Input, Brightness)
• 4.1 RG Android Front-end Use
• 4.2 Android Front-end Button Description
• 5. Main Interface Operation (Linux)
• 6. Major Settings (Linux)
• 7.1 Emulator Hotkey Operations (RetroArch, OpenBOR)
• 7.2 Emulator Hotkey Operations (PSP, NDS)
• 8.1 Other Functions (Linux): Copy Game, Bluetooth
• 8.2 Other Functions (Linux): Streaming, Controller Mode
• 9. Device Buttons and Ports
• 10. Charging Function
• 11. Online Play (Linux)

1. Boot Up and Shut Down

System Boot Up (Dual System)

• Linux System: If a system card is installed in the TF1 position, the console will boot directly into the Linux system.
• Android System: If no system card is in the TF1 position, the console will boot directly into the Android system. If TF1 has a system card, press and hold the 'F' key during boot-up to enter the Android system.

Note: The Linux system's main menu can be configured to directly enter Android on startup, skipping Linux.

Shutdown (Dual System)

• Linux System: In the main menu, select 'shutdown'.
• Android System: Press and hold the power button to select shutdown or restart.

2. Main Interface Operation (Android)

Android Main Interface

3. System Settings (Android)

Language Setting

Navigate to Settings -> System -> Languages & input -> Languages. Select 'Add a Language', choose your desired language, and drag it to the top of the list to change the system language.

Enable Input Method

Navigate to Settings -> System -> Languages and input -> On-screen keyboard -> Manage on-screen keyboards. Select your input method and return to switch to the default input.

Brightness Control

Pull down the top menu bar to adjust brightness directly, or navigate to Settings -> Display -> Brightness level.

4.1 RG Android Front-end Use

Opening the Android Front-end

• On first use, click the RetroArch icon to decompress resource files.
• On Android, slide down the screen and click the RG icon to open the front-end.

Simulator Interface

• Short press SELECT: Select and switch the emulator interface.
• Long press SELECT: Hide/show the emulator.
• Long press X: Scan and refresh games (after replacing a TF card).

Game List Interface

• Long press SELECT: Game search.
• Short press SELECT: Game setting screen.
• Short press X: Add/cancel game favorites.

4.2 Android Front-end Button Description

Note: Long press the F key in the game running interface to return to the Android front-end interface.

5. Main Interface Operation (Linux)

Linux Main Interface

6. Major Settings (Linux)

Access settings by pressing START on the main interface.

• Language Setting: SYSTEM SETTINGS -> LANGUAGE
• Brightness Setting: SYSTEM SETTINGS -> BRIGHTNESS
• External Gamepad Setting: Connect a gamepad to the OTG port, then press the external Gamepad's A button to enter the button mapper setting.
• Video Output: Connect an HDMI cable to the console and a monitor (TV), then restart.
• Identify External Card TF2/EXT: When the console boots with the TF1 system card, it will automatically identify games on the TF2 card and create simulator ROM folders.

7.1 Emulator Hotkey Operations (Linux)

RetroArch

OpenBOR

7.2 Emulator Hotkey Operations (Linux)

PSP

NDS

8.1 Other Functions (Linux)

Copy Game

TF2/EXT. (TF2) is the card for game ROMs. Refer to Section 5 of "6. Key Settings" (Note: This seems to be a cross-reference to a different section or document, or a typo in the original OCR). When the TF2/EXT. external card generates a system card folder, copy games according to the corresponding emulator ROM folder.

Bluetooth

To use a Bluetooth controller, navigate to SYSTEM SETTINGS -> CONTROLLER SETTINGS -> PAIR A BLUETOOTH CONTROLLER. Ensure the controller is in pairing mode.

8.2 Other Functions (Linux)

Streaming

For first-time streaming setup:

1. Connect to WIFI and ensure you have an IP address.
2. Press START -> STREAMING -> SETTINGS.
3. Ensure your computer is running NVIDIA GeForce Experience and is on the same network segment as the console.
4. Press MOONLIGHT LIST -> MOONLIGHT PAIR (input PIN) -> MOONLIGHT INIT (initialize the game list), then restart the console.

Note: If the WIFI connection changes, repeat these operations.

Controller Mode

Press Start, select CONTROLLERS SETTINGS -> Anbernic X360box or Anbernic Game Pad. Enter the corresponding controller mode and then insert the data cable.

9. Device Buttons and Ports

The RG353V/RG353VS features the following controls and ports:

• Front Controls: Power key, RESET button, D-Pad, Left Analog Joystick (L3), SELECT button, START button, Face buttons (A, B, X, Y), Right Analog Joystick (R3), Volume +/- buttons, Speaker.
• Top Ports: OTG port, HD (HDMI) port, Headphone jack.
• Back/Sides: TF1/INT. card slot, TF2/EXT. card slot. Shoulder buttons: L1/L2 (left side), R1/R2 (right side).

10. Charging Function

The standard package includes a TYPE-C charging cable. After inserting the system card and connecting the charging cable, the console enters the charging state. Device indicator light status:

• Green Light: Battery is sufficient.
• Red Light: Low power.
• Yellow Light: Charging (light turns off when fully charged).

11. Online Play (Linux)

To play online between two consoles:

1. Ensure both consoles are connected to the same WIFI network.
2. Note down the IP addresses of both consoles by navigating to NETWORK SETTINGS -> IP ADDRESS.
3. In RetroArch, enter the same game and bring up the menu using the F key.
4. Setup Steps:
   • Game Console A (Host): Select Netplay -> Host -> Start Netplay Host.
   • Game Console B (Slave): Select Netplay -> Connect to Netplay Host, enter the IP address of Console A, and press the START button to connect successfully.