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Bhaptics Tactsuit X Series User Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Wearable Haptic Vest User Manual & Warranty www.bhaptics.com © 2020 bHaptics Inc. All rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Be sure to read the user manual before using the product to ensure safe and proper use of the product. • Please read carefully the bHaptics Limited Warranty before using the product. • Do not use the product for any purpose other than the intended purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Fitting Enjoy How to Play PC VR Standalone VR PC Game Music / Movie Console bHaptics Software bHaptics Player (PC) bHaptics Player (Mobile) bHaptics Studio bHaptics Designer Appendix Product Specifications Support Health & Safety Warnings Cautions Limited Customer Warranty...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Introducing the Tactsuit X40, a wireless haptic vest that packs 40 individually controllable vibro- tactile motors. Stay immersed in your content with positional haptic feedback delivered to every corner of your body. Tactsuit is compatible with a wide range of platforms, including PC, VR, Mobile, and console.
  • Page 5 Tactsuit X40 or Tactsuit X16 Mesh Lining* *Mesh Lining is attached to the device. Bluetooth Dongle USB-C Type Charging Cable Manual Additional Components shop.bhaptics.com (purchased separately) Additional Components can be purchased from bHaptics online shop. Y Jack Audio Cable Additional Mesh Lining Overview 5...
  • Page 6 Part Names Hanger Loop Shoulder Snap Buttons Haptic Motor * 40 Detachable Logo Mesh Lining Zipper Main controller Audio Cable Holder Audio Port Power Button & LED Indicator Charging Port Side Straps * 4 Elastic Loop Strap Adjuster This product uses 3.63V, 9,800mAh, and 35.574Wh battery and charges to 5V (maximum 2A). 6 Overview...
  • Page 7 Hanger Loop Shoulder Snap Buttons Haptic Motor * 16 Detachable Logo Mesh Lining Zipper Audio Cable Holder Main controller Audio Port Power Button & LED Indicator Side Straps * 4 Charging Port Elastic Loop Strap Adjuster This product uses 3.63V, 4,900mAh, and 17.787Wh battery and charges to 5V (maximum 2A). Overview 7...
  • Page 8 LED Indicator LED Color Status Signature Pattern Activated Power on Blinking Blue Waiting to be paired Solid Blue Paired Solid Purple Audio Jack Connected Solid Purple+Blue Audio Jack Connected + Paired Solid Red Low Battery Solid Green Fully Charged 8 Overview...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Product Charging Fully charge the device before use for stable use of the device. You can use 2A charging cable included in the package to charge the device. It takes about 5 hours, Tactsuit X40, and 2.5 hours, Tactsuit X16, to fully charge the device using 2A charging current.
  • Page 10 Power On / Off Power on Push Lights will turn on Ready to be Paired in 3 stages when Blinking Blue If the power does not turn on, check if it is sufficiently charged. Auto Power Off The device will turn off automatically after 3 minutes if it is not paired. Blinking Blue Lights will turn off in 3 stages Manual Power Off...
  • Page 11 Product Fitting Loosen all the side straps and unzip the zipper. Zip up and pull the side straps (*4) towards the front to adjust the suit and fit to your body. After adjusting the size, organize the straps hanging with the Elastic Loop located at the end of the strap.
  • Page 12 Enjoy Enjoy state-of-the-art haptic feedback and seamless connectivity for every media. 12 Getting Started...

  • Page 13: How To Play

    How to Play Embedded Audio based Haptics Haptics (Wireless) (Wired) Playing Content with Playing Content without Embedded Haptics Embedded Haptics Go to Setup How to Play 13...
  • Page 14 Windows > Settings > Bluetooth & Other Devices ※ If the toggle button is disabled, please insert the included bluetooth dongle to the PC Do NOT try pairing on Windows Settings. Install and run bHaptics Player www.bhaptics.com/support/download Right click the blinking device icon and click “Pair”...
  • Page 15 2) Open “bHaptics Portal” 3) Choose the content you want to play and install it Click Click Click Click There are contents which require mod tool installation. The installation guide can be found by clicking “ ” icon from each game page.
  • Page 16 PC VR Playing content without embedded haptics Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wireless) Audio based Haptics feature creates haptic feedback in real time based on audio output of content. You can now enjoy all content regardless of native integration. Be sure to turn off Wired Audio or remove the audio jack from the device. 16 How to Play...
  • Page 17 You need to have a surround audio driver installed on your PC in order to use the Surround mode. 4) Click to sync audio capturing device and playback device of Windows ※ Click to customize frequency, threshold, activation area using bHaptics Studio* *Refer to 29pg for more details. How to Play 17...

  • Page 18: Enjoy

    2) Connect devices from In-game Menu Run your game > Go to in-game settings menu > Find bHaptics Settings > Press pair button to pair. Pairing steps from in-game menu may vary by each game. Please refer to the setup guide from bHaptics youtube channel (www.youtube.com/bhaptics) for further assistance.
  • Page 19 VR Headset Connect to Tactsuit *Y jack and audio cable can be purchased as separate accessory from bHaptics online shop. (shop.bhaptics.com) 2) You can customize the intensity, theme, frequency and threshold using bHaptics Player app on your phone* “bHaptics Player” Application is available in Google Play Store and iOS App Store.

  • Page 20: Pc Game

    PC Game Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wireless) Enjoy the most dynamic gameplay with 360° directional haptic feedback converted from 7.1 surround sound. Please refer to PC VR > Enjoying Audio to Haptic (Wireless)* *Refer to 16pg In order to use PC FPS, you need to select Surround Mode to feel 360° directional haptic feedback. You need to have a surround driver installed on your PC in order to use the Surround mode.

  • Page 21: Console

    Connect your 1) Audio Source with 2) Tactsuit X40/16 and 3) Headphone using Y jack and audio cable as shown in the diagram below. *Y jack and audio cable can be purchased as separate accessory from bHaptics online shop. (shop.bhaptics.com) 2) You can customize the intensity, theme, frequency and threshold using bHaptics Player app on your phone* “bHaptics Player”...
  • Page 22 Software bHaptics Player bHaptics Player is an essential software required to connect your device with PC and mobile. You can manage the play mode (embedded haptics/audio based haptics), haptic intensity, visualization tool and access bHaptics Portal using this software.

  • Page 23: Bhaptics Player (Pc)

    Player (PC) https://www.bhaptics.com/support/download Feedback Monitoring Monitor the haptic feedback in realtime Find, download and install the list of games with embedded Content Portal haptics Audio to Haptic Activate wireless audio-based haptics Pair/Unpair All Pair or Unpair all scanned or paired devices Play &...
  • Page 24 Player (PC) Device Control Device Status Audio based Audio based Scanned Connected Notice Haptics (Wireless) Haptics (Wired) Device Pairing Individual Pairing : Right Click on the device icon to pair/unpair. Pair All : Click on Toolbox icon to pair/unpair all devices.
  • Page 25 You can adjust the feedback intensity of each device in realtime by clicking on each device icons. Device Management You can check the list of device from Settings( ) > Device. Here you can pair/unpair devices, check the device information, and change the devices settings. bHaptics Software 25...

  • Page 26: Bhaptics Player (Mobile)

    Player (Mobile) bHaptics Player (Mobile) is an application used to change themes and settings when using “wired” options for Audio https://www.bhaptics.com/support/download based Haptics. 1 Scan Scan all TactSuit devices in pairing mode 2 Device Panel Check scanned or paired device information...
  • Page 27 Intensity Adjustment Once the Tactsuit is paired to your mobile application, the control panel for feedback intensity will appear. Device Information Press to see device information. *Feedback Intensity control panel will also appear on Device Information. bHaptics Software 27...
  • Page 28 Player (Mobile) Audio-to-Haptic When using wired options for Audio based Haptics, you can select the theme and customize the settings by connecting the device with bHaptics Player (Mobile). Select device. Select a device which has the audio jack plugged in.

  • Page 29: Bhaptics Studio

    Studio https://studio.bhaptics.com/ bHaptics Studio is an Audio based Haptic customization tool which allows you to create or edit the theme by selecting range of frequencies, threshold and activation area to feel the sound. Currently bHaptics Studio only supports Windows OS.
  • Page 30 Panel. The audio signal panel will show frequency response of the sound your are playing now. Select activation area for each frequencies. Monitor activated haptics in realtime for each frequencies and feedback point. ※ Full guide video is available at www.youtube.com/bhaptics 30 bHaptics Software...

  • Page 31: Bhaptics Designer

    Designer https://designer.bhaptics.com/ bHaptics Designer is a web-based haptic feedback authoring tool that you can use to create haptic patterns by clicking and dragging between visualized haptic feedback points. Simply click on the “Export” button to integrate haptic patterns into your content. This tool will help you minimize development time and effort significantly.

  • Page 32: Product Specifications

    Appendix Product Specifications Product Name TACTSUIT X40 Model Name BHTV40D000 Replicate and deliver stimulation through vibrotactile Main Functions feedback Feedback Point Total: 40 (front: 20, rear: 20) Body Circumference : 25–50 inches, Size Length : 22.5-24 inches Weight 1.7 kg 18 hours (Measured when all feedback points operating Operation Time for 1 second every 10 seconds with maximum intensity.)
  • Page 33 Product Name TACTSUIT X16 Model Name BHTV16D000 Replicate and deliver stimulation through vibrotactile Main Functions feedback Feedback Point Total: 16 (front: 8, rear: 8) Body Circumference : 25–50 inches, Size Length : 19.7-20.8 inches Weight 0.95 kg 22 hours (Measured when all feedback points operating Operation Time for 1 second every 10 seconds with maximum intensity.) 0 ~ 35 °C...

  • Page 34: Support

    How can I control the intensity of haptic feedback? PC - Pair the device using bHaptics Player on your PC. The intensity control bar will appear when you click on the paired device icon. You can click and drag the bar to adjust the intensity of haptic feedback.
  • Page 35 CSR Bluetooth, then insert the provided dongle. I can’t connect TactSuit to Oculus Quest 2 Please make sure you are pairing the vest in the in-game bHaptics settings, not on the Quest's Bluetooth settings. Before starting the game, go to the game’s “Permissions” settings and enable permission for “Location”.

  • Page 36: Health & Safety Warnings

    Health & Safety Warnings To ensure the safety of all users and to minimize the problems that may occur during using the product, please carefully read and follow the manual and warnings before using the product. Before Using the Product •...
  • Page 37 Always use in a safe environment to secure physical/mental safety and prevent damage to property. • Never handle dangerous goods such as fire, knives, hot water, etc. while using the product, and do not use the product in situations that require attention(such as bicycling, driving or walking and in unstable locations such as car, train or bus).
  • Page 38 Health & Safety Warnings If you have any of the following disease, please be careful about using the product. • Heart Disease If you are startled by the haptic feedback delivered by the product, it can be hard on your heart. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use the product.
  • Page 39 If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop to use the product immediately and consult your doctor. • Difficulty in breathing, dizziness, seizures, muscle cramps or stiffness, skin burning, excessive sweating, headache, fatigue, involuntary movements, nausea, swelling, itching or rashes. •...

  • Page 40: Cautions

    • Be sure to use accessories and parts that bHaptics Inc. provides, or get official approval from us before using. If not, we cannot guarantee the safety of the user and we are not responsible for any damage caused by this.
  • Page 41 – Do not use external battery packs or power sources other than the included charging cable and if you want to use your own cable, please contact bHaptics official service center. – If you have any problems related to the battery, contact official service center. Never open the main controller of the device and attempt to repair or replace the battery by yourself.
  • Page 42 Cautions • Stop using the product immediately when you have an allergic reaction to the clothes or metals of the product. • To prevent electric shot, do not disassemble, modify or open any of the product component. And if the product is broken or damaged(especially any cable is damaged or a wire is exposed) do not use the product and ask for repairs from the official service center.
  • Page 43 Product Care Precautions • Keep the product in the following environment to prevent degradation of the product. – Keep the product in cool and dry place(Recommended storage temperatures: 0~35 ºC, 5~95% humidity) – Do not expose the product to dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight. –...
  • Page 44 If it happens and suspect any damages please contact to the bHaptics official service center. • If the product is damaged or malfunctioning, stop to use it immediately and contact bHaptics official service center. Unauthorized repairing may cause further damage of the product and your Warranty will become null and void.
  • Page 45 Wash Mesh Lining • If the product or accessories need repair, please contact bHaptics official service. • Do not dispose the product in a fire and never place the product near the heating equipment or high voltage appliances.

  • Page 46: Limited Customer Warranty

    If you do not accept this limited warranty, do not use your bHaptics product. Instead, Please return it to bHaptics or the retailer from whom you purchased it within the return period stated in bHaptics return policy (Found at www.bhaptics.com/legals/cancellation-return- refund) for refund.
  • Page 47 EFTA, the Warranty Period shall be two (2) years. If and to the extent the Product needs bHaptics software or services to achieve the Warranted Functionality, we will make and keep software and services available during the Warranty Period.
  • Page 48 You may be required to pay the cost of shipping the Product to us, and by sending the Product, you agree to transfer ownership of that Product to bHaptics. When we receive the Product, we will determine if there is a defect or malfunction covered by this Warranty. If we find a defect or malfunction covered by this Warranty, we will repair or replace the Product to provide the Warranted Functionality, and we will send the repaired Product, if any, to you at our cost.
  • Page 49 AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY AND, AT BHAPTICS’ OPTION, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW. IN NO EVENT SHALL BHAPTICS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT;...
  • Page 50 Except for disputes in which either party seeks to bring an individual action in small claims court, You and bHaptics agree (a) to waive Your and bHaptics’ respective rights to have any and all disputes or claims arising from or related to this Limited Warranty or the sale, condition, use, or performance of the Product (collectively, “Disputes”) resolved in a court, and (b) to waive Your and bHaptics’...
  • Page 51 If You and bHaptics cannot agree how to resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) days after the date notice is received by the applicable party, then either You or bHaptics may, as appropriate and in accordance with this Limited Warranty, commence an arbitration proceeding or, to the extent specifically provided for above, file a claim in small claims court.
  • Page 53 Apparatus/Product Name TACTSUIT X40 Model Name BHTV40D000 Apparatus/Product Name TACTSUIT X16 Model Name BHTV16D000 Bldg 3 Unit 503 , 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (34047) Company bHaptics Inc. Manufacturer bHaptics Inc. Country of Origin Republic of Korea...
  • Page 54 ©2020 bHaptics Inc. All rights Reserved. Trademarks • TACTSUIT, TACTSUIT logo, bHaptics, bHaptics logo and all other product and services names of bHaptics are registered trademarks of bHaptics Inc. • All company/product/service names, trademarks are copyright material of their respective owners.
  • Page 56 Any Questions? contact@bhaptics.com...

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