AISLPC R36T User Manual

This guide covers the ports and buttons, package contents, specifications, power and charging instructions, shortcut keys, emulator settings, system settings, game management, and troubleshooting for the AISLPC R36T Retro TV Handheld Game Console.

Ports & Buttons

Package Contents

Item	Quantity
Handheld Game Console	×1
Type-C Charging	×1
Protective Case	×1
Instruction Manual	×1
Screen Protector	×1

R36T Specifications

System & Performance

Item	Specification
System	Open Source Linux System
Emulators	Support NGC, 3DS, PSP, DC, SS, PS1, NDS, N64, CPS1, CPS2, CPS3, FBA, NEOGEO, GBA, GBC, GB, SFC, FC, etc.
Screen	3.5-inch IPS OCA full fit HD MIPI screen
Resolution	640×480
CPU	RK3326, ARM 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex-A35 CPU up to 1.5GHz
GPU	Mali-G31MP2 (520MHz), Support for OpenGL ES 3.2
RAM	EMCP, 1GB+8GB
TF Card	64GB
Horn	Built-in 8Ω 1W cavity horn

Battery

Item	Specification
Built-in CARP Battery	3500mAh
Input Power	5V / 1.5–2A
Maximum Power Consumption	5W
Battery Life	6H
Charging Time	2H

Interface

Interface	Specification
Type-C Charging Interface	Support
Type-C OTG Data Port	Support
Earphone	Standard 3.5mm Interface

Basic Operations

Power On/Off Instructions

Power On

Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, wait patiently for about 20 seconds to enter the operation interface.

Power Off

Press and hold the power button for 7 seconds to display the shutdown menu.

Press the A button by default to shut down.

Note: Please exit the game before shutting down.

Charging Instructions

When the host's red light turns on, charge it promptly by connecting the charging cable to the DC port.

The red light will automatically turn off when fully charged.

Note: Do not press the Reset button while charging. The charger must not exceed 5V/2A.

Shortcut Keys & Game Controls

System Reset

Press and hold Left Joystick + L2.
Press the Y button three times.

Game Shortcut Keys

Function	Shortcut
Save Game Progress	SELECT + R1
Load Saved Game Progress	SELECT + L1
Exit Game	SELECT + START
Show FPS	SELECT + B
Pause Game	SELECT + A
RA Menu	SELECT + X

PSP Save Game

Press SELECT + B to enter the PSP menu.
Select Settings > System > Auto Load/Save State > Slot 1.
Select Back > Save State.
Select Exit to Menu > Exit to leave the menu.

NDS Game Button Instructions

Press R2 to switch screen display.
Press the right joystick to show full screen.
Press the left joystick to enter the game background menu.

System & Interface Settings

How to Unlock Child Mode

Press the START button.
Select UNLOCK USER INTERFACE MODE.
Press A.
Press AAABA in sequence to unlock.

How to Change the Theme

Press START.
Select User Interface Settings.
Press A.
Choose Background Theme.
Switch to your preferred theme.

How to Adjust Screen Brightness

Press the START button to open the selection menu.
Select System Settings and press A.
Choose Brightness.
Use the Left D-pad to decrease brightness.

How to Change Language

Press the START button to open the selection menu.
Navigate to System Settings > Language and press A.
Select your preferred language and confirm with A.
A system restart is required. Return to the previous menu.
Go to Exit Options and select Restart.

Emulator & Game Settings

How to Switch Emulator Cores

If a game fails to run, the likely reason is that the emulator core does not support it.

In the game list, select the problematic game.
Hold the A button for 2 seconds.
Choose the second-to-last option, Advanced Game Options.
Try changing the first option, Emulator, to a different core.
If none of the cores work, the game ROM may be faulty. Please provide feedback for correction.

How to Configure Global, Emulator-Specific, and Game-Specific Settings

There are three ways to configure settings:

1. Global Settings

Set options in the Game Settings section of the ES menu.

2. Emulator-Specific Settings

Go to:

Game Settings > PER-SYSTEM ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

3. Game-Specific Settings

Hold the A button on a game name and adjust settings in:

Advanced Game Options

Priority: Game-Specific > Emulator-Specific > Global Settings

Game Display Aspect Ratio Adjustment

1. Open the Aspect Ratio Settings

Press START to open the selection menu.
Choose Game Settings and press A.
Scroll down to Game Screen Ratio.
Select the desired aspect ratio.

2. X/Y (Custom Ratio)

Adjust based on your screen resolution.

For example, a resolution of 640×480 matches a 4:3 ratio.

Setting the display ratio to 4:3 will make most games appear full-screen, although some games may still have black borders due to their original design.

3. CORE PROVIDED VIDEO (Original Aspect Ratio)

This setting uses the emulator core's default resolution, ensuring games display in their original aspect ratio without distortion.

If an arcade vertical shooter is displayed horizontally, forcing X/Y (stretched) may severely deform the image. CORE PROVIDED VIDEO preserves the correct proportions.

Similarly, GB/GBC games may appear distorted when stretched to full screen, while this setting maintains their intended aspect ratio.

Note: Some games inherently have black borders and cannot fill the entire screen.

Game Library Management

How to Add a Game to Favorites

Navigate to the game you wish to favorite in the game list.
Press and hold the A button to open the context menu.
Select Add to Favorites.
Press A again to confirm.
The selected game will appear in your Favorites list.

How to Set Side B in FDS Games

Some FDS games require setting Side B to start.

If prompted to set Side B when launching a game:

Press the L1 button to configure Side B.
The game will then load normally.

How to Add Games

Insert the TF card into your computer and open the EE_ROMS drive.
Place downloaded games in the corresponding emulator folder.
Put game images in /media/screenshot.
Open gamelist.xml with a text editor, add the new game's information following existing entries, and save.
Eject the TF card, insert it back into the device, and power on.
The newly added games will appear in your library.

Troubleshooting EE_ROMS

If the EE_ROMS drive does not appear:

Go to This PC > Manage > Disk Management.
Locate the drive.
Right-click and select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
Assign an available drive letter.
The EE_ROMS drive should now be accessible.

Troubleshooting Guide

1. Screen Dims After Power-On

If the screen dims a few seconds after turning on the device while audio and controls remain functional, perform the System Reset:

Press and hold Left Joystick + L2.
Press Y three times.

2. “System Read Error” on Startup

If the device displays a “System Cannot Be Read” message:

Remove and reinsert the SD card, then restart.
Alternatively, insert the card into the TF1 slot and reboot.
If unresolved, execute the System Reset described above.

3. Games Not Loading Properly

If certain games fail to launch, try changing the emulator core as instructed above.

4. Charging Requirements

Always use a 5V/2A or lower charger to avoid potential power-related issues.

5. General Troubleshooting

If problems persist, please contact customer service for further assistance.

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