WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SCUF ABOUT SCUF GAMING Thank you for purchasing a SCUF. Without the support of SCUF Gaming® created the market for high-performance gaming gamers like you, we wouldn’t be able to dedicate ourselves controllers and accessories that increase hand use and improve to our passion – creating the purest connection between gameplay for console and PC. you and the game. SCUF pioneered many innovative SCUF serves competitive and casual Every aspect of this controller has been meticulously features for controllers, covering four gamers who recognize that one size does designed to improve performance, comfort, and maximize key areas that include: the back control not fit all which is why top professional functions and handles, the trigger control gamers use SCUF controllers. mechanisms, the thumbstick control hand use. Built without compromise, Vantage has over SCUF Gaming is the official controller area and the side-mounted configurable partner of most major gaming leagues, 15 unique SCUF features created to accelerate gameplay, Sax button placements. and one of the historic partners of the saving game-changing milliseconds. console esports ecosystem. Taking the innovations SCUF is known for one step further, Vantage delivers exceptional speed, perfect fit, unrivaled precision, and even more customization for gamers to become victorious. 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX WELCOME 02 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 20 — SCUF Vantage Controller — Interchangeable Faceplate — SCUF Vantage Protection Case TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 — Removable Vibration Modules (Wireless/Wired models only) — Audio Touch Bar — 10ft High Speed Braided Micro-USB Cable WHAT’S IN THE BOX 05 — Audio Port — Reset Button — 2x Long Domed Thumbsticks DEVICE LAYOUT & FEATURES 06 — 2x Long Trigger Covers ACCESSORIES 21 CONTROLLER SET-UP 08 — 2x Anti-friction Rings — Wireless/Wired Model CONTACT US & TECHNICAL SUPPORT 21 — 1x Control Disc — Wired Only Model — SCUF Gaming Limited Warranty — 1x SCUF Key (0.9mm) — Contact Us & Technical Support FEATURES & BENEFITS 12 — Register Your Product — Product Manual — Paddle Control System — Product Guide — Sax Buttons — Remapping Switch — Quick Start Guide — Trigger Control System — Sticker Pack — Adjustable Hair Triggers — Trigger Stops — Trigger Covers — Customizable Thumbsticks — D-pad & Control Disc WARNING ALWAYS read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions for your controller before use. Keep for future reference. See Important Safety Information section for more information. 4 SCUF VANTAGE — PRODUCT GUIDE 5 DEVICE LAYOUT & FEATURES 1 2 1 Sax Buttons 3 1 Inclined Mechanical Bumpers 3 5 2 Customizable Thumbsticks 2 Trigger Covers – Long and Short 1 4 4 3 Share Button 5 3 Adjustable Hair Triggers 2 4 Touch Pad 4 Quick Shift Trigger Stops 5 Options Button 5 Cable Retention System & Micro-USB Port 8 10 6 Interchangeable Magnetic Faceplate 6 Paddle Control System 7 7 Interchangeable D-pad & Control Disc 7 High Performance Grip 8 Built-In Speaker 6 6 9 9 PS Button 7 15 12 10 Reset Button 11 13 14 11 Wireless/Wired Switch* 12 Audio Touch Bar 13 3.5mm Audio Jack Port 14 Remapping Switch 15 Removable Vibration Modules *Wireless/Wired models only 6 SCUF VANTAGE — PRODUCT GUIDE 7 CONTROLLER SET-UP Your SCUF Vantage is either dual mode Wireless (Bluetooth™) / Wired (USB) or a Wired Only model. Please follow the appropriate set-up instructions for your device. WIRELESS/WIRED MODEL USB MODE CHARGING WIRED ONLY MODEL Pairing Your controller with Your PS4™ 5 Press and hold the Share Button Notes: — To play in Wired mode, slide Your SCUF Vantage Controller should Using Your controller with Your PS4™ and the PS Button simultaneously on the Wireless/Wired Switch to the be charged via the PS4™ System. Using This operation is performed only once, 1. If pairing is unsuccessful, repeat 1 Turn on Your PS4™ System. your SCUF Vantage until the Light Bar left (USB). any other power source could result in when you are using the SCUF Vantage steps 4 through 8. begins to flash. damage to your controller. 2 Connect the cable to the Micro-USB Controller for the first time. — Connect the cable to the Micro-USB 2. If you slide the mode switch to port in the back of the controller. 6 Place the controller close to the port in the back of the controller. — Connect the cable to the Micro-USB 1 Turn on your PS4™ System (pressing the left (USB) while pairing, your PS4™ System and wait for "SCUF port in the back of the controller. 3 Connect the other end of the cable the PS Button on your SCUF Vantage SCUF Vantage will exit pairing mode. — Connect the other end of the cable Controller" to appear in the device list. into a USB port on your PS4 System. will not turn on the console). to one of the USB ports on your — Connect the other end of the cable 3. If you do not have another controller 7 Using the connected controller, select PS4™ console. to a USB port on your PS4™ System. 4 Press the PS Button on your 2 Slide the Wireless/Wired Switch already connected to your PS4™, “SCUF Controller” from the PS4™ SCUF Vantage to activate it. on your SCUF Vantage to the right you can alternatively download — Press the PS Button on your — When the battery is charging, and the System List, and press the “X” button (Bluetooth™). the PlayStation™ Second Screen SCUF Vantage. controller is not in use, the light bar and when prompted, select “Yes.” Application on your smartphone. will turn orange. 3 Using another controller already 8 The LED on the SCUF Vantage will Available on the Apple App Store connected to your PS4™, select: — Expected charge time is approximately illuminate for 3 seconds and then and Google Play Store for Android. BLUETOOTH™ MODE Settings > Devices > Bluetooth™ 2½ hours. turn off, indicating successful pairing. Devices from the PS4™ System Menu. 4. Pressing and holding the Share button Wireless models only — Expected battery life up to 20 hours and the PS Button simultaneously 4 Press the PS Button on your — To play wirelessly, slide the depending on use. If the Removable once your SCUF Vantage has been SCUF Vantage to activate it. Wireless/Wired Switch to the Vibration Modules are active, expected paired will delete the existing pairing. right (Bluetooth™). battery life will decrease. Note: If your controller is already Note: If you would like to play while paired, you do not need to pair it charging your controller, switch to again when switching to Wireless Wired mode. (Bluetooth™) mode. 8 SCUF VANTAGE — PRODUCT GUIDE 9 FEEL EVERY HEARTBEAT. LIVE EVERY MOMENT. FEATURES & BENEFITS We’ve created the most versatile controller ever – optimized for comfort and ergonomics to suit your hands and game style. Reading this manual for a few minutes will help you discover the power you now own. PADDLE CONTROL SYSTEM (P1, P2, P3, P4) REMAPPING SWITCH Paddles allow you to utilize more of your hands, Adding, removing, replacing or customizing The Remapping Switch on the rear of the controller — Slide the Remapping Switch to the right (to shortening the response time in between Your paddles: takes your gaming flexibility to the next level Remapping mode ). performing actions. allowing you to configure the Paddle Control System — To remove a paddle: slide up, twist slightly — Press and hold the paddle or Sax Button that you (P1, P2, P3, P4) and Sax Buttons (S1, S2) to fit — Any of the four paddles can be mapped to buttons and then lift. intend to remap, and simultaneously press and different games. or controller functions, including the triggers and hold the controller function or button that you want — To replace a paddle: twist the paddle into the Touch Pad click. For more information, see the You can easily remap any paddle or Sax Button to to map it to. paddle cavity from the top, then slide it down “Remapping Switch” section. one of the following fifteen functions: , , , , to secure it into place. You will hear a “click” — Release the button or controller function, Left D-pad, Right D-pad, Up D-pad, Down D-pad, when the paddle is secured. then release the paddle or Sax Button. R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, or Touch Pad click. — Slide the Remapping Switch back to SAX BUTTONS the left (to Play Mode ). Sax Buttons can be easily accessed by extending Adding, removing, replacing or customizing Note: Paddle or Sax Button mapping can your index finger. Sax Buttons offer intuitive access your Sax Buttons: be cleared by remapping the button to the to the sides of the controller, reducing the travel of — To remove a Sax Button: lift from the bottom up. Share, Options or PS Button. your fingers between the buttons. — To replace a Sax Button: press from the — Either of the Sax Buttons can be mapped to buttons top down. or controller functions, including the triggers and Touch Pad click. For more information, see the “Remapping Switch” section. 12 SCUF VANTAGE — PRODUCT GUIDE 13 FEATURES & BENEFITS TRIGGER CONTROL SYSTEM – Reduces latency, allows you to optimize the triggers to eliminate unnecessary movement and accommodates different hand sizes. The Trigger Control System consists of three modules: the Adjustable Hair Triggers, the Quick Shift Trigger Stops, and the Interchangeable Trigger Covers. 1 ADJUSTABLE HAIR TRIGGERS 2 QUICK SHIFT TRIGGER STOPS You may want to adjust and fine-tune your trigger To use your Hair Trigger feature: Trigger Stops are designed to reduce trigger — “ON” position: the travel distance when tension to reduce latency in trigger pull for faster latency by eliminating the travel required past the releasing the trigger will be reduced. — Lift the lip of the Trigger Cover straight response time. We recommend adjusting the Hair activation point of the trigger.