How to Operate the FunnyPlaying IPS GBP Backlit Screen

Your Game Boy Pocket is equipped with a beautiful, modern IPS display! Here’s how to use all its built-in features and get the most out of your Pocket display.

Open On-Screen Display (OSD)

1.     Touch sensor located to right of power switch.

2.     Hold your finger on the touch sensor for 5 seconds.  Remove finger when the OSD appears on screen.

3.     To cycle through the OSD menu, hold finger on the touch sensor for 2 seconds to navigate menu options.

4.     To adjust value for each OSD menu option, quickly tap sensor.

Brightness Control (BRT)

Brightness is controlled through the contrast wheel on right side of GBP.

Note: This option will be greyed out on OSD menu. See DBE instructions below.

Tip: Higher brightness will use more battery power — medium levels balance clarity and battery life best.

Color Modes (CLR)

Select your desired color pallet from 36 preset options.

Display Modes (DSP)

The IPS screen offers multiple rendering modes that change how pixels appear.

Mode	Description
1	Classic pixel without border – replicates the original GBP’s pixel grid
2	Pixel free without border – modern screen feel
3	Classic Pixel with black border – Adds black border around the screen viewing area with pixels
4	Pixel Free with black border – adds black border around the screen viewing area

Frame Option (FRM)

Adds or removes a subtle visual frame around the display.

Setting	Effect
OFF	Full-screen display
ON	Adds a thin border frame

X Axis Adjustment (XST)

Adjusts the screen left and right to ensure the viewing area is aligned with the bezzle.

·       1 to 15 – moves the screen to the right by one pixel for each number increment.

·       (-1) to (-15) – moves the screen to the left by one pixel for each number increment.

Y Axis Adjustment (YST)

Adjusts the screen up and down to ensure the viewing area is aligned with the bezzle.

·       1 to 15 – moves the screen down by one pixel for each number increment.

·       (-1) to (-15) – moves the screen up by one pixel for each number increment.

Brightness Adjustment Option (DBE)

Allows you to choose how brightness is adjusted.

Mode	Description
Off	Brightness is controlled by the contrast wheel
On	Brightness is controlled by the BRT menu option within the OSD

 

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