Trimersion Virtual Reality Game System
Description of Operation
The Trimersion VR Game System was designed as a Virtual Reality Game Peripheral and intended to enhance the experience of video gaming. Though it is intended to be used with most major game platforms it cannot alter the function and performance of the game platform. The Trimersion gun controller is configured so the player can operate the game without having to look for the required controls and is set up to match most First Person Shooter (FPS) Games with as little set up as possible. Depending on the game some remapping of the controls may be required. Adjustment of the game system may also be required, but we have tried to keep these adjustments to a minimum. For more information on this function refer to section “Macro Assignment Instructions”. Although Trimersion was intended to be uses as a FPS game peripheral it can also be used for other types of games or as a video viewer to enhance the experience. The motion tracker on Trimersion monitors the motion of your head and body and translates the motions to the function of the look joystick on a game controller. The motion tracking system contained in the Trimersion Head Mounted display (HMD) utilizes the latest in motion monitoring technology but depending on the game performance and platform function some manual adjustments may be required during the course of game play. This can be accomplished by using the alternate joystick or level view control located on the gun controller. This enables the user to play the game without being forced to assume an uncomfortable position. These adjustments can be made on the fly and seldom affects the ability of the player.
Wireless Audio and Video transmission from BASE STATION to HMD
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2 VGA (640 x 480) Color LCD display in HMD
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Instruction Manual
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1 watt Audio Amp in HMD
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Gyro Head Motion Tracker in HMD
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All standard controls of a gamepad on GUN CONTROLLER
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Macro programming on GUN CONTROLLER
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BASE STATION works with a PC or Mac USB, Playstation 1&2, Xbox and Game Cube game consoles
BASE STATION has video through (IN/OUT) for connecting a TV while TRIMERSION is in use GUN CONTROLLER and HMD run on (4) AA Batteries – Recommend to use 2000 mAh or above Ni-MH battery for stable performance of game play.
To make it easier to setup the Trimersion when hooking it to a console game system, start the game as normal with the original controller then when the game is going, unplug the controller, plug in the Trimersion base station to the controller port then turn on the gun. Do not plug in the USB connector into anything but a computer USB port. Even though game consoles have USB connectors on them; the one on the base station is not intended to be used for that purpose, only the controller connectors.
Your computer must have a NTSC (OR PAL) video out jack – hook up supplied RCA cable to VIDEO OUT and other end to VIDEO IN on Base Station. Plug in a Mini Stereo to RCA adapter to AUDIO OUT on computer and the other end to the RCA jacks of Left and Right AUDIO IN.
If your computer doesn’t have a NTSC (OR PAL) VIDEO OUT RCA JACK, please purchase a VGA to NTSC converter.
If you would like to see the same video that is displayed in the HMD, connect a TV to the VIDEO OUT on the BASE STATION.
Plug USB connector from BASE STATION into USB jack on computer.
Computer recognizes the BASE STATION as a keyboard and mouse.
Power to the BASE STATION comes from USB connector.
Turn the POWER SWITCH on the GUN CONTROLLER to “ON”
To verify the HMD and the GUN are communicating properly with the BASE STATION the LINK light on the BASE STATION and the POWER light on the GUN will be solid green. If the LINK light and the POWER light are flashing, theBASE STATION is not communicating with the GUN CONTROLLER and the HMD. Turn the power switch on the Gun Controller off and power on again. The recommended working range between Base Station and HMD is 3 to 5 meters.
POWER LED has three indication modes except the Macro Mode (See MACRO ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS).
STEADY ON – Connected to BASE STATION
SLOW FLASH – Low battery
FAST FLASH – Connecting to BASE STATION
Pick up the HMD and rotate it, the cursor on the PC screen should move in the same direction.
To verify correct operation of the GUN CONTROLLER, open a program like “Notepad” and push buttons on the gun, you will see characters typed across the screen.
Start the First Person Shooter (FPS) game.
The default GUN CONTROLLER macro is preset.
If you need a different configuration you have two options:
Change the preset macros by following the MACRO ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Open the keyboard binding menu in the software configuration menu of your FPS game and manually program each button.
The Mouse Look function of the FPS game will function with the movement of the HMD the same way it does by using a mouse. The TRIMERSION Base Station will not interrupt the mouse or keyboard functionality but will work in combination with it.
FOR XBOX, PLAYSTATION OR GAME CUBE GAME CONSOLE CONNECTION
Plug VIDEO and LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT from the Game Console to the VIDEO and LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN on the back of the BASE STATION.
If you would like to see the same video that is displayed in the HMD, connect a TV to the VIDEO OUT on the BASE STATION.
Plug the appropriate GAME CONTROLLER connector from BASE STATION into the GAME CONTROLLER port on the game console.
Power to the BASE STATION comes from GAME CONTROLLER port on the game console system.
The GUN CONTROLLER has all the same buttons as the game console gamepad controller.
Turn the POWER SWITCH on the GUN CONTROLLER to “ON”.
To verify the HMD and the GUN are communicating properly with the BASE STATION the LINK light on the BASE STATION and the POWER light on the GUN will be solid green. If the LINK light and the POWER light are flashing theBASE STATION is not communicating with the GUN CONTROLLER and HMD. Turn the power switch on the Gun Controller off and power on again.
The recommended working range between Base Station and HMD is 3 to 5 meters.
POWER LED has three indication modes except the Macro mode (See MACRO ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS)
STEADY ON – Connected to BASE STATION
SLOW FLASH – Low battery
FAST FLASH – Connecting to BASE STATION
Start the First Person Shooter (FPS) game.
The default GUN CONTROLLER macro is preset for most FPS games. If you need a different configuration you have two options:
Change the preset macros by following the MACRO ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Open the gamepad button binding menu in the software configuration menu of your FPS game and manually program each button.
The Mouse Look or “look around” function of the FPS game should function with the movement of the HMD the same way it does by using a joystick or mouse.
ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS for the HMD are located on the bottom of the unit. Adjustments for VOLUME, CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS are available.
The TRACKER ON/OFF switch controls the functionality of the GYRO Motion Tracker in the HMD. This is useful for troubleshooting the device or using the HMD as a video viewer only.
Video Channel Selector:
The Trimersion is capable of using 1 of 4 different video channel frequencies. If you are running multiple TRIMERSIONS with in range of each other, you can set each unit on a different frequency.
To change the frequency set the DIP switches on the HMD and BASE STATION to the same number.
The tracker is initialized in manufacturing. If any problem has occurred on the tracker, or the HMD and the Gun Controller are not the original pair from one package, you need to reset the tracker.
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Make sure the POWER on the Gun Controller is at the OFF position and the Gun Controller is properly connected with the HMD.
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Press and hold the MACRO and SELECT buttons at the same time and slide the POWER switch to ON position, the LED light on the Gun Controller flash slowly to quickly.
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Release the MACRO and SELECT buttons and press the M.CLEAR button on the Gun Controller once, the LED light on the Gun Controller and the TRACKER LED light on the HMD are illuminated, tracker is reset successfully.
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the Power Switch “Off” Then “ON”. The unit is now ready
NOTE: The HMD must sit level and “TOP UP” WITHOUT MOVING as its power turned ON in HMD TRACKER RESET.
If you are getting static lines in the HMD LCDs and a pulsing sound in the headphones, make sure you turn off any radio interference or wireless communications sources near the Trimersion visor.
Known interference can be caused by Wi-fi enabled laptops and network hubs and some cell phones and PDAs and any 2.4G wireless electronics devices.
One solution is to change to an alternate RF frequency using the VIDEO CHANNEL SELECTOR instructions.
If the POWER LED on the gun flashes slowly or the LCD display in the HMD has no picture but you still have audio, it normally is an indication that the batteries are low. Replace or re-charge batteries in the Gun Controller.
The tracker in HMD may not compatible with some games. It depends on the game itself.
You may have to remap the game controls to match the Gun Controller and HMD.
Do not place the Base Station on the game console. This may cause video interference.
It’s better to keep the space between the Gun Controller and the Base Station clear.
If you are using more than one Trimersion system next to each other you should connect the base station and turn on the Gun Controller one at a time.
Do not exchange the HMDs or Gun Controllers. The Tracker Calibration memory is stored in the Gun Controller. If the HMD is swapped or the tracker begins to drift refer to the section. “HMD Tracker Reset”
Power consumption: All Power Supply Voltage: DC5V
Power consumption:
1. Total (GUN+HMD): 2.65W max
HMD: 2.4W max
GUN: 0.25W max
LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY FOR THE TRIMERSION VIRTUAL REALITY GAME SYSTEM
3001AD warrants to the original purchaser that the Trimersion hardware shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If the product is determined to be materially defective during the Warranty Period, your sole remedy and 3001AD’s sole and exclusive liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of this product with a new or refurbished product at 3001AD’s option. For purpose of this Limited Hardware Warranty and Liability, "refurbished" means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit www.trimersion.com Or call 1-800-605-6703 for instructions on how to deliver the product to an authorized service facility.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT (A) IS USED WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT; (B) IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (C) IS MODIFIED, OR TAMPERED WITH; (D) IS DAMAGED BY ACTS OF GOD, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, WEAR AND TEAR, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; (E) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED; OR (F) HAS HAD THE WARRANTY SEAL ON THE TRIMERSION SYSTEM ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSUMABLES (SUCH AS BATTERIES) OR PRODUCTS SOLD "AS IS" OR WITH ALL FAULTS. THIS WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOIDABLE BY 3001AD IF (1) 3001AD REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT THE TRIMERSION SYSTEM HAS BEEN USED IN A MANNER THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEM; OR (2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES). YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS.
A VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE FORM OF A BILL OF SALE OR RECEIPT FROM AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER WITH THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE MUST BE PRESENTED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS WARRANTY IS PROVIDED TO YOU IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THE TRIMERSION HARDWARE, WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED HEREUNDER. HOWEVER IF SUCH WARRANTIES ARE REQUIRED AS A MATTER OF LAW, THEN THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
OUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RECOURSE IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISSATISFACTION WITH OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE TRIMERSION HARDWARE AND 3001AD'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TRIMERSION SYSTEM. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED ABOVE, 3001AD EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL AND HOWEVER ARISING UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW, AS A RESULT OF USING YOUR TRIMERSION HARDWARE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 3001AD MANUFACTURED PERIPHERALS
3001AD warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Upon a showing of proof of purchase, 3001AD agrees for a period of ninety (90) days to either repair or replace, at its option, the product. See our website information at www.trimersion or call 1-800-605-6703 to receive instructions to obtain repair/replacement services.
This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the 3001AD product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, neglect, or means other than from a defect in materials or workmanship. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE 3001AD. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL 3001AD BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE 3001AD PRODUCT.
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.
SERVICE FOR TRIMERSION VIRTUAL REALITY GAME SYSTEM AND 3001AD MANUFACTURED PERIPHERALS
Service policy
You understand and acknowledge that any time 3001AD services your Trimersion system (either within the Warranty Period or under a separate service arrangement), it may become necessary for 3001AD to provide certain services to your Trimersion system to ensure it is functioning properly in accordance with 3001AD guidelines. Such services may include the installation of the latest software or firmware updates, or service or replacement of the Trimersion system with a new or refurbished product. You acknowledge and agree that some services may change your current settings or cause a removal of cosmetic stickers or system skins. 3001AD shall not be liable for damages resulting from your failure to comply with the foregoing, or any instructions provided to you by 3001AD. 3001AD reserves the right to refuse service or void the warranty of any 3001AD system that has been modified or tampered with.
Except as otherwise stated in the Limited Hardware Warranty and Liability above, you agree that (i) the services are provided "AS IS" without any express or implied warranties; and (ii) 3001AD shall not be liable for any direct and indirect, consequential, or special damages. The foregoing limitation shall apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Only the two TRIGGERS are programmable and Macro function can only be activated when the Gun Controller is communicating with the BASE STATION.
ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS for the HMD are located on the bottom of the unit. Adjustments for 
