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  • Page 1 KeyMander Controller Emulator GE1337P User Manual www.iogear.com...

  • Page 3: Fcc, Ce Information

    KeyMander User Manual FCC, CE Information Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: User Information

    KeyMander User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product Online: https://www.iogear.com/registration/index.php Technical Support For technical support, follow this link: http://iogear.custhelp.com User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2013 IOGEAR® F/W Version: V1.1.106 Manual Date: 2013-10-30 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    KeyMander User Manual Table of Contents FCC, CE Information ......... . . i RoHS.
  • Page 7 KeyMander User Manual Adjusting the Ballistics Curve ......27 Bottom ........... 30 Mapping .

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    KeyMander User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KeyMander.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KeyMander is a USB Controller Emulator that allows you to use a keyboard and mouse with a PS3 game console. The KeyMander can be connected to your PS3 and used straight out of the box. The KeyMander also has an easy to use software interface that allows you to customize all your PS3 controller functions.

  • Page 10: Features

    KeyMander User Manual Features  Controller Emulation transforms keyboard and mouse signals into game controller signals for keyboard and mouse use on a PS3 console  Easy controller to keyboard key mapping and advanced configuration via GUI based software  Macro editor allows for detailed configuration and command sequence control of a controller controller's button behaviors ...

  • Page 11: Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Game Console PS3 Game Console PS3 Controller Keyboard and Mouse USB Keyboard USB Mouse Operating Systems Supported operating systems for the KeyMander software GUI, are shown in the table, below: Version Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1...

  • Page 12: Components

    KeyMander User Manual Components Front View Component Description Controller Port Plug the game console’s controller into this port. Keyboard Port Plug the USB keyboard into this port. Mouse Port Plug the USB mouse into this port. Turbo/*KB Mode Lights Orange to show Turbo Mode is on. Flashes Orange to show Keyboard Mode is on (See Keyboard / Controller Mode, page 38, for details).

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Chapter 1. Introduction Rear View Component Description Reset Switch This switch resets the KEYMANDER. Press and release to reset the device. Game Port The Game Port is used to connect the KEYMANDER to the PS3 game console and is also used to power the unit. PC Port The PC port is used to connect the KEYMANDER to a computer.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started To begin using the KeyMander with your PS3 follow these three steps: 1. Connecting Hardware 2. Basic Operation 3. Downloading Software Connecting Hardware Use the diagram on the next page, and do the following: 1. Connect a PS3 controller to the Controller Port. 2.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2. Setup and Basic Operation Controller Keyboard Mouse Game Power 5V Power Supply (Optional)

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    KEYMANDER User Manual Basic Operation This section explains how to use the KeyMander without the KeyMander software. Once the hardware is connected both the keyboard/mouse and game controller will work on the PS3 game console. Here is how the controller is mapped to your keyboard and mouse for use: Keyboard Backspace...

  • Page 17: Installing Software

    1. Insert the installation CD included with the KeyMander. 2. Open the Start Menu and click Computer. 3. Double click the GE1337P CD icon. 4. Double click the GE1337P File Folder. 5. Select the GE1337Psetup.exe and drag and drop it to your desktop.

  • Page 18: Keymander Software

    Chapter 3 KeyMander Software Overview The KeyMander software allows you to configure the custom keyboard and mouse settings for use on your PS3 game console. First download the software from our website (See Downloading Software, page 9, for details). This chapter explains how to use the KeyMander software, in four sections: ...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Keymander Software

    3. KeyMander Software Connecting the KeyMander Software To connect the KeyMander software to the KEYMANDER: 1. Connect the KEYMANDER to the computer and open the KeyMander software: 2. Connected should appear at the top right corner. If a red Disconnected button appears, see steps 6~7 of Connecting Hardware, page 6.

  • Page 20: Keymander Interface

    KEYMANDER User Manual KeyMander Interface This is the main page of the KeyMander software. The table below provides a brief description of each section. Name Description This section lists the Groups. Groups A Group stores up to 8 Profiles. Group in Use is the active Group of profiles on the KEYMANDER.
  • Page 21 3. KeyMander Software Name Description Menu Click Menu to display the options: System Setting: Keyboard Mapping: Select the keyboard type you’re using (Default: US 104-Key) Menu Language: Select the language you would like to use for the GUI. Beeper: Select On to sound a beep when a change is either successful or unsuccessful.

  • Page 22: Profiles And Groups

    KEYMANDER User Manual Profiles and Groups The main page is used to create Profiles and Groups. A Profile is a unique keyboard/mouse configuration that is created and saved in a Group. Each Profile has custom settings for your keyboard and mouse. A Group (of profiles) is uploaded to the Group in Use for use - one at a time.

  • Page 23: Software Basics

    3. KeyMander Software Software Basics The way to use the KeyMander software is to: 1. Click New and create a Profile for your keyboard/mouse settings - the Profile is saved in a Group. 2. Upload the Group to Group in Use. 3.
  • Page 24 KEYMANDER User Manual Creating Groups Groups are used to store Profiles, and are named Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, etc. by default. You can create up to 31 groups. To create a Group: 1. Click New under the Group menu, as shown here: 2.
  • Page 25 3. KeyMander Software Creating Profiles A Profile is a custom keyboard/mouse configuration that is saved in a Group. To create a Profile: 1. Select a Group for the Profile by clicking on the desired group: 2. Click New under the Profile menu, as shown above, or double click any blank profile.
  • Page 26 KEYMANDER User Manual 4. Click OK. The Configuration screen appears. 5. Select a Profile Selection Hotkey, as shown above. 6. Click X to close, then click Yes to save. The Profile is added to the Group:...
  • Page 27 3. KeyMander Software Uploading to Group in Use A Group needs to be uploaded to the Group in Use, where you can select and use Profiles for your keyboard/mouse. The Group in Use is the active Group of Profiles you can use. To Upload a Group and select a Profile: 1.
  • Page 28 KEYMANDER User Manual 3. The Group appears in the Group in Use, as shown here: The Blue box indicates the default Startup Profile for the Group. 4. After a Group has been successfully uploaded, a time stamp will appear under the Upload button, as shown above. A Star denotes the most recent group that has been uploaded to the KeyMander.

  • Page 29: Customizing Controls

    3. KeyMander Software Customizing Controls This section explains how to configure the keyboard and mouse controls with the KeyMander software. To get to this screen- create a new Profile, or double click a Profile from the main screen. The instructions are split into the Top and Bottom sections of the Configuration screen, as shown below: The Top section is for profile and mouse settings.

  • Page 30: Top

    KEYMANDER User Manual The top section of the configuration screen has 4 sections: Profile, Mouse Movement, Turn Assist, and Calibration, all discussed below. Profile The Profile section allows you to view and change details of the Profile. Name Details Menu Click on Menu to list the options: New Profile: Creates a new Profile.

  • Page 31: Mouse Movements

    3. KeyMander Software Name Details Group Displays the name of the Group that the Profile is in. Name This box displays the Profile name and allows you to change it. After changing it click OK, or Save Profile from the drop- down Menu.

  • Page 32: Turn Assist

    KEYMANDER User Manual Turn Assist Turn Assist helps you continue long mouse movements without having to move the mouse. Turn Assist works by holding down the Turn Assist Button and moving your mouse. The turn will continue automatically until you let go of the Turn Assist Button.

  • Page 33: Calibration

    3. KeyMander Software Calibration Calibration allows you to adjust the relationship between Mouse Velocity (physical mouse speed) and Aim Velocity (on-screen speed). Function Description Aim/Look Aim/Look is the fine adjustment of on-screen movements during normal game play, when your view-mode is not zoomed-in.

  • Page 34: Ballistics Curve

    KEYMANDER User Manual Ballistics Curve The Ballistics Curve shows the relationship between Mouse Velocity (physical mouse speed) and Aim Velocity (on-screen speed). When the physical mouse and on-screen speed are the same, the curve looks like this: Mouse Velocity increases from left to right and Aim Velocity bottom to top. A perfect diagonal line means the mouse and on-screen speeds match.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Ballistics Curve

    3. KeyMander Software Adjusting the Ballistics Curve With Ballistics you can fine tune turn acceleration, deceleration, adjust high/ low speeds with limits, and boost velocity. Use the Ballistics graph to adjust the linear curve to suit your needs. Reference the examples below to understand how changes affect game play: Lower Close Aim Speed / High Turn Speed: Increase Thrust of Close Movements / Prevent High Turn Speed:...
  • Page 36 KEYMANDER User Manual Normal Close Aim Speed / High Turn Speed: Normal Close Aim Speed / Prevent High Turn Speed:...

  • Page 38: Bottom

    KEYMANDER User Manual Bottom The bottom section of the configuration screen is used for Mapping the controls, setting Turbo, and Macro setup. Mapping Each PS3 controller button can be mapped to a keyboard, mouse, or joystick. Each button has a box: Blue displays the PS3 controller button, White the mapping, and K, M, or J displays the device: Keyboard, Mouse, or Joystick it’s mapped to.

  • Page 39: Mapping A Controller Button

    3. KeyMander Software Mapping a controller button: 1. Click on the controller button’s box: 2. Press a key on your keyboard, or use the Button Mapping menu: Choose Mouse or Joystick. Select a button from the second drop-down menu. 3. Click OK. 4.

  • Page 40: Setting Turbo

    KEYMANDER User Manual Tu rbo Turbo allows continuous rapid fire of a controller button. You can enable or disable turbo on any controller button and set different levels (1~10) of rapid fire intensity. Turbo Mode must be on for turbo to work, see Turbo Mode, page 38.
  • Page 41 3. KeyMander Software Macros Macros are a way to set multiple controller actions into a single key or mouse click. For example you can set: “UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, X, O” to execute just by pressing the [Y] key. You can set combos within macros, where multiple buttons are pushed at the same time, such as: “X+O,”...

  • Page 42: Creating Macros

    KEYMANDER User Manual Function Description Command List Lists the saved macro commands. Use the button to select a command for editing or deleting. Note: Commands must be edited from the Macro Command box, on the top section of the screen. Lists the macro key used to run a command.
  • Page 43 3. KeyMander Software 3. To create a combo, click Combo (A+B) between every controller button you want to combine. 4. Single buttons and combos can be added, in any order, with a maximum of 16 commands. 5. From the Macro Key drop-down menu, select Keyboard, Mouse, or Joystick: 6.

  • Page 44: Advanced Control

    Chapter 4 Advanced Control Overview The KeyMander allows you to configure settings during gameplay directly from the keyboard connected to it. This allows you to switch profiles, enable/disable modes, change keyboard mappings and mouse sensitivity. Each control is explained in detail after the hotkey table on the next page. Beeps The KeyMander will notify you with beeps when you attempt to make changes from your keyboard.

  • Page 45: Hotkeys

    Chapter 4. Advanced Control Hotkeys Control Hotkey Description Switch Profile [F1] ~ [F8] This hotkey allows you to switch between Profiles that are currently in the Group in Use. Keyboard / [F9] This hotkey allows you to switch between keyboard Controller and Controller Mode.

  • Page 46: Keyboard / Controller Mode

    KEYMANDER User Manual Keyboard / Controller Mode Use the [F9] hotkey to switch between Keyboard Mode and Controller Mode. Keyboard Mode allows you to use the keyboard to type during gameplay - for chatting or typing information that requires text. Controller Mode is for normal gameplay with the keyboard/mouse.

  • Page 47: Play Mode

    Chapter 4. Advanced Control Play Mode Use the [F12] hotkey to turn Play Mode on or off. Play Mode allows you to use a laptop keyboard for gameplay. When Play Mode is on, keyboard use on the laptop is locked out and the signals are redirected to the game console.

  • Page 48: Mouse Sensitivity

    KEYMANDER User Manual Mouse Sensitivity Mouse Sensitivity allows you to change the Aim/Look and ADS sensitivity of the mouse using the keyboard and PS3 controller connected to the KeyMander. To adjust Mouse Sensitivity: 1. From the PS3 controller connected to the KeyMander, press Select + Start, at the same time: 2.

  • Page 49: Direct Mapping Mode

    Chapter 4. Advanced Control Direct Mapping Mode Direct Mapping allows you to change keyboard mappings directly from the keyboard connected to the KeyMander. This allows you to make mapping changes without having to use the KeyMander software. For example, you can change how the spacebar is mapped to the PS3 controller.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions General  This product is for indoor use only.  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 51 Appendix  Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.  Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to ...

  • Page 52: Technical Support

    KEYMANDER User Manual Technical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, http://iogear.custhelp.com/ documentation, and software updates: North America Email Support support@iogear.com Online Troubleshooting http://iogear.custhelp.com/ Technical Documentation Support Software Updates When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: ...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Function KEYMA NDER Connectors Front Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (White) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (White) Controller 1 x USB Type A Female (White) Rear Game 1 x Mini USB Type A Female (black) 1 x Mini USB Type A Female (black) KB Power 1 x Mini USB Type A Female (black)

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    KEYMANDER User Manual Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

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