GUITAR CONTROLLER LAYOUT

Grinder Guitar Controller for PS2® and PS3®. Designed for use with RockBand TM and Guitar Hero® games.

Model: BHR1000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this Blockhead BHR1000 guitar controller. We hope you enjoy it. For your personal safety and for the safety of others, please carefully read this instruction manual as well as the instruction manuals that came with your game consoles and games.

USING THE GUITAR CONTROLLER

Please read the following precautions before using this controller.

WARNING: Do not use the controller if you have respiratory, heart or other physical ailments that limit your physical

activity. If you have any doubts, consult with a doctor.

WARNING: This guitar is not intended for small children. This guitar may contain small pieces that should be kept

away from small children as they may pose a choking hazard.

WARNING: Do not plug the guitar controller's wireless adapter into two game consoles at the same time, or into other

game consoles or ports that are not supported by this guitar.

This guitar controller must be used with care to avoid damage to the guitar or personal injury. Blockhead and it's associated companies will not be liable from injuries resulting from improper use of the controller.

Do not leave or store the controller in a humid or dusty environment.

Do not taunt the controller.

Small children should be monitored at all times when using the controller.

Do not disassemble the controller or modify this controller under any circumstances. This may void your warranty.

When not in use, make sure the controller is removed from the playing area and properly stored.

When not in use for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the controller.

Always use the same brand and type of batteries taking care to make sure they are installed properly.

Make sure to also not mix old and new batteries.

Never get the controller wet.

Never stand on the controller. Never throw the controller. The controller should not be used as a weapon.

Use a dry clean scratch resistant cloth to clean the controller. Do not use chemicals.

Fret Buttons

Start

Select

Strap Holder

Thingy

D-PAD

PS Button

Strap Holder

Thingy

Faceplate Release Button

Strap Holder

Thingy

Strum Bar

Effects Switch

Whammy Bar

Guitar Front

Power LED

Link LED

Connect Button

GH/RB Switch

Receiver Guitar Back

Detachable Neck

Button System

Connect Button

On/Off Switch

Battery Door

(2 X AA Batteries Not Included)

GETTING READY TO ROCK. (SET UP)

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Note: When playing Rock BandTM on PS2®, you need to plug the Grinder receiver USB dongle into the PS2® USB

port in order to use the “Effects Switch”

PS2 Rock Band:

USB dongle

1. Connect the neck to the controller body by sliding the neck into the controller body until you hear a "click".

Make sure that the neck is in place before using. Take care not to pinch your fingers!

2. To detach the neck, press the release button and pull the neck outwards being careful not to pinch your fingers.

3. Connect the strap to the controller using the holes in each side of the strap and adjust it to the desired position.

Please pay attention to set this up correctly for a right or left handed player. If you're a lefty, you will also need

to make some changes in the game. Please refer to the game manual for how to make those changes.

4. Make sure the power to the guitar is turned off and insert the batteries. Replace the battery cover.

5. Now connect the wireless receiver to your game console. Please be sure to use the correct corresponding

connectors for your game console. The USB connector is for use with the PS3 ® connector is for use

with -yep, you guessed it, the PS2.

® . The PS2

6. Using the switch on the side of the receiver make sure to select either RB or GH depending on which game

you are playing. RockBand ® = RB Guitar Hero ® = GH

7. The RED LED indicates that the wireless receiver is getting power. A blinking yellow LED indicates that the

receiver is searching for a controller to connect to.

8. Now turn on your guitar controller. A red LED should be illuminated on the front of the guitar. When the yellow

LED on the wireless receiver stops blinking, the guitar has connected to the wireless receiver.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

When using 2 guitars, repeat the steps above 1 at a time. Do not plug in and turn on the controllers at the same time as they may not connect properly.

TIPS: If you are unable to connect your controller to the wireless receiver try the following steps:

1. First, make sure your game console is powered up and not in standby.

2. Turn your controller off, count to 5, and turn it back on. Your controller may have entered sleep mode.

3. If that doesn't work, turn off the guitar. Unplug the receiver, count to 5, and plug the receiver back in. Now

turn your guitar back on.

4. If none of these steps work you can try a manual forced connection. Press and release the connect button on

the receiver and immediately press and release the connect button on the back of the controller near the on/off

switch.

5. If it still doesn't work, make sure no objects are blocking the signals between the controller and the receiver.

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FACE PLATE REMOVAL

The faceplate on this controller is removable should you want to customize your guitar. To remove the faceplate, you will need to remove the knob on the end of the effects switch.Grasp the knob and gently pull outwards. Don't loose it!

Now grasp the faceplate button system and squeeze both buttons together while lifting upwards. Follow these same steps to replace the faceplate.

WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Every Blockhead branded product comes with a 90 day warranty (U.S. Only). Blockhead will replace, repair or refund any defective products or components at no charge to you within 90 days of the purchase date. This warranty does not apply if the Blockhead branded product has been damaged by misuse, neglect, or reasons unrelated to defective materials or assembly. Blockhead is not responsible or liable for loss of data or loss of equipment use. You must retain a copy of your original receipt for warranty support.

For support on Blockhead products, contact us by visiting www.blockheadgaming.com or call us at 727-431-0650.

For general questions, comments, information or grammar tips, email us at [email protected].

FCC INFORMATION

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 guara ntee 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 the 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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate equipment.

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