Gene Simmons? AXE User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Gene Simmons AXE video game guitar

controller (the “Guitar Controller”).

For the 1st time EVER, Gene Simmons presents the Gene Simmons AXE

for PlayStation.2 & PlayStation. 3 guitar simulation video games. This

high quality 3/4th size replica is personally sanctioned by Gene

Simmons to give you the ultimate “God of Rock” experience.

Larger than standard video game guitars, the AXE is the tool of choice

for those who want to take their guitar expertise to the next level.

Through wireless control with a huge range of up to 30 feet (8 meters),

the AXE will provide the freedom to express yourself like never before.

The Gene Simmons AXE comes equipped with highly durable components,

replicated paint finish and full features.

For your personal safety and the safety of others, please carefully read

the instruction manual before using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please read before using your Guitar Controller ......................... 2

Setting up and connecting your Guitar Controller ....................... 3

Using your Guitar Controller .......................................................... 4

Care and maintenance & important battery information ........... 5

Technical Support & Recycling ....................................................... 6

Warranty ......................................................................................... 7

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR GUITAR CONTROLLER

WARNING: If you have any pre-existing medical condition,

including heart, respiratory or other physical impairments that

limit your physical activity, DO NOT use this Guitar Controller.

Always consult a physician before engaging in any physical

activity that may strain your limitations.

The Guitar Controller is for use as a guitar controller only. Care must be

taken to avoid injury.

. Younger children should be supervised at all times when using the

Guitar Controller.

. Ensure players have sufficient space to avoid others from being

struck with the Guitar Controller.

. Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after long

periods of use. If this occurs, DO NOT continue to use your Guitar

Controller.

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SETTING UP AND CONNECTING

YOUR GUITAR CONTROLLER

SETTING UP YOUR GUITAR CONTROLLER

Your Guitar Controller runs approximately 40

hours on just three AA size batteries. Unscrew

the battery cover on the back of your guitar and

insert the batteries as shown.

CONNECTING YOUR GUITAR CONTROLLER

The Guitar Controller is a 2.4 GHz wireless controller that connects to a

PlayStation. 2 or PlayStation. 3 via a detachable receiver.

The receiver has 2 available connections:

. PlayStation. 2 controller port connector

. USB connector for PlayStation. 3 consoles

The receiver comes ready to plug in to a PlayStation. 2 controller port.

To connect the receiver to a USB port, attach the provided USB adaptor as

shown below. Now simply plug the receiver in to the appropriate

PlayStation. 2 or USB port. The receiver draws its own power directly

from the device, and automatically finds your Guitar Controller. No

additional physical setup is required.

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USING YOUR GUITAR CONTROLLER

Fret Buttons

Narrow Fret Buttons

Whammy Bar

PS Key

Select Key

Start Key

5 Way Switch D-Pad

Strum Bar

Connect Key

Power Switch

LED (4 Lights)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

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To ensure optimal performance from your Gene Simmons AXE Guitar

Controller, please follow the below guidelines.

Do not stand on your Guitar Controller. .

. Do not expose the Guitar Controller to any liquids.

. Do not leave your Guitar Controller in a dusty or humid environment.

. Do not expose your Guitar Controller to extreme conditions, including

direct sunlight or excessive heat.

. Do not try to modify, fix or disassemble your Guitar Controller. There

are no user serviceable parts and doing so will void your warranty.

. Only use a dry cloth to clean the Guitar Controller, no water or chemicals.

. Always remove batteries during transport of the device or when not in

use for long periods of time.

. We recommend the use of fresh AA size alkaline batteries.

. Insert batteries to correct (+) and (-) polarities.

. Always replace a complete set of batteries. Do not mix old and new, different

types or rechargeable batteries of different capacity.

. When the equipment is not being used for a prolonged period of time, the

batteries should be removed.

. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the equipment.

. Never dispose of batteries in a fire.

. Children should always be supervised when changing batteries.

. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the equipment before

being charged.

. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

RECYCLING

We appreciate your support of Hip Street products and endeavor to guarantee

your satisfaction. Should you be experiencing any difficulties, please contact us.

Website: www.hipstreetonline.com

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

This product should not be disposed of in normal

household rubbish. Please take it to a collection

point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.

The recycling and processing of Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment will make a significant

contribution towards helping protect the

environment from reduced landfill waste.

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WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Hip Street. (“Hip Street”) with respect to the Hip

Street brand product (the “product”) that you have purchased, when purchased and used in Canada

or USA. The product that you have purchased is the only product to which this limited warranty

provided by Hip Street applies.

Your product, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted

against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: for a period of 60 days from the date

of original purchase or a defective product returned to a Hip Street repair facility or a Hip Street

Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”) for such product, as applicable, and determined to be

defective

upon inspection, will be exchanged for new or refurbished product, as determined by the ASF.

Warranty

repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the defective product.

This limited warranty does not cover any supplies or accessories.

Proof of purchase that is a copy of the invoice or receipt to evidence the date of purchase will

have to be provided to claim under the warranty.

This limited warranty shall only apply if the product is used in conjunction with compatible

equipment

and compatible software, as to which items Hip Street shall have no responsibility.

This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the product, and does

not apply in the following cases: (a) Loss of or damage to the product due to abuse, mishandling,

improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow

operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Hip Street’s instruction

manual,

or service performed by other than a Hip Street repair facility or an ASF. (b) Use of parts or

supplies

(other than those sold by Hip Street) that cause damage to the product or cause abnormally

frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the product has had its serial number or dating or

identification marks altered or removed. Any physical damage will void warranty unless specified

otherwise.

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER EXPIRY OF THE

APPLICABLE PERIOD

OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. All inquiries with regards to the

product warranty

may be directed to [e-mail]

Limited Warranty- Canada & US Only

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NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE,

GIVEN BY ANY

PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND HIP STREET.

(SOME PROVINCES DO

NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)

HIP STREET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS,

INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE

FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR

CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR

ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY

THE USE OR MISUSE

OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON

WHICH THE CLAIM

IS BASED, AND EVEN IF HIP STREET HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. IN

NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OFANY KIND AGAINST HIP STREET BE GREATER IN

AMOUNT THAN THE

PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY HIP STREET WHICH CAUSED THE

ALLEGED DAMAGE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR

LOSS, DAMAGE OR

INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY

ARISING OUT OF USE OR

MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE

NEGLIGENCE OF HIP

STREET. (SOME PROVINCES/STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY

NOT APPLY TO YOU.)

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE

ORIGINAL PURCHASER

OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND

STATES YOUR

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

.2008 Interactive Game Group, LLC. All rights reserved. The Gene Simmons Axe Guitar is the

property and is a trademark of the Gene Simmons Company, and is licensed by the Gene Simmons

Company to Interactive Game Group, LLC. The facial makeup worn by Gene Simmons is a

trademark

of Kiss Catalog, Ltd. Used with permission. PLAYSTATION, PS2 and PS3 are registered

trademarks

of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties

of their respective holders. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SPONSERED, ENDORSED OR

APPROVED BY SONY

COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT OF AMERICA OR SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT

OF EUROPE.

Notes:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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