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Saitek

4-in-1 Vibration Wheel

USER MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG GUIDE DUTILISATION MANUALE DUSO MANUAL DEL USUARIO

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SAITEK 4-IN-1 VIBRATION WHEEL
Features Compatible with PC, PS2/PS3 and Xbox Button settings programmable when using PC and PS2 Detachable lap rest for complete comfort and control when playing from your sofa Removable clamp locks the wheel in place when sat at a desk On-the-fly sensitivity adjustment helps you adapt to different driving games Use the included pedals or wheel paddles to accelerate and brake, depending on your playing environment Setting up your controller 1 Attach the main wheel unit to the desk clamp or lap support. 3 If using the desk clamp, position the wheel unit on the edge of your desktop, and turn the clamp grip clockwise until the unit is securely attached to the desk. Do not overtighten! 4 Plug the PS/2 cable from the pedal unit into the socket in the wheel unit, making sure the connector clicks firmly into place. 5 Place the pedal unit on the floor in your preferred driving position. System Compatibility PC running Windows XP/Vista (32-bit only), PS2/PS3 and Xbox Software installation for PC 1. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive. For Vista users, the screen will ask Do you want to run this file? Press Run. A screen will now appear saying A program needs your permission to continue. Press Continue. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5. Plug the USB cable into one of your computer's USB ports and click on Next. 6. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 7. Click on Finish to complete the installation. Installation for users of PS2 and Xbox Plug the wheels PS2 or Xbox controller cable into one of your consoles free controller sockets.
Installation for users of PC or PS3 Plug the wheels USB cable into one of your PC or PS3s free USB ports. Mode switching The 4-in-1 Vibration Wheel supports both Digital and Analog modes on PS2. Press the Mode button to switch modes. Vibration Force Feedback The 4-in-1 Vibration Wheel offers vibration force feedback with PS2. Press the Select and Up buttons to switch the force feedback on or off. Auto calibration To calibrate the wheel, press the Mapping button for two seconds and the red LED will blink quickly to show the wheel is calibrating. Sensitivity adjustment The 4-in-1 Vibration wheel has six sensitivity settings. Normal setting is three. To adjust sensitivity press the Select and Right buttons. Each time you press the two buttons, the stick sensitivity will increase by one increment until it reaches six and then start from one again. So, if you want to reduce sensitivity from normal setting (three) to one, press the Select and Right buttons four times: 4, 5, 6, 1. Button programming 1 Press and hold the Select button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode - the red LED will blink quickly. Press the button that you want to change and the red LED will stop blinking. Now press the desired function - the LED will blink quickly after programming is completed (PS2 only) 2 The 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, RY and RY buttons all can be programmed when using a PC. Gas Pedal, Brake Pedal, L-hand, R-hand, L1, L2, R1, R2, SL, ST, , O, X and can all be programmed when using a PS2. Exiting program mode: The wheel will automatically exit programming mode after 6 seconds or press the Select button to leave programming immediately. Resetting button programming Press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to reset all button programming.

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Button assignment for PC and PS2/PS3
Button and axis designation
X Axis Left hand lever Right hand lever Gas Pedal Brake Pedal LED PC Mode Mode D_Pad X Axis RY RY Red PS2 Mode X PS3 Mode X Xbox Mode A X Y B White Black Left trigger Right trigger Back Start Mode D_Pad X Axis A X Right trigger Left trigger Red Digital/Analog A A A A A A A A D D D A A A A A A LED
L1 R1 L2 R2 SL ST Mode D_Pad X Axis L2 R2 X Red

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Example 1 Step Action 1 Press and hold Select for 3 seconds 2 Press O 3 Press Gas Pedal O is now Gas Pedal and Gas Pedal is Gas Pedal
Result LED blinks quickly LED stops blinking LED blinks quickly

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Example 2 Step Action Result 1 Press and hold Select for 3 seconds LED blinks quickly 2 Press L1 LED stops blinking 3 Press X LED blinks quickly L1 is now X and X is X Technical Support Nearly all the products that are returned to us as faulty are not faulty at all - they have just not been installed properly. If you experience any difficulty with this product, please first visit our website www.saitek.com. The technical support area will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of your product and should solve any problems you might have. If you do not have access to the internet, or if the website cannot answer your question, please contact your local Saitek Technical Support Team. We aim to offer quick, comprehensive and thorough technical support to all our users so, before you call, please make sure you have all the relevant information at hand. To find your local Saitek Technical Support Center, please see the separate Technical Support Center sheet that came packaged with this product. Information for Customers in the United States FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit 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. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Mad Catz, Inc, 7480 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92108-4406 Canada ICES-003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause interference, and; 2 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Conditions of Warranty 1 Warranty period is 2 years from date of purchase with proof of purchase submitted. 2 Operating instructions must be followed. 3 Specifically excludes any damages associated with leakage of batteries. Note: Batteries can leak when left unused in a product for a period of time, so it is advisable to inspect batteries regularly. 4 Product must not have been damaged as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than our own service facility or an authorized service center, use or installation of non-Saitek replacement parts in the product or the modification of this product in any way, or the incorporation of this product into any other products, or damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, lightning, or acts of God, or any use violative of instructions furnished by Saitek plc. 5 Obligations of Saitek shall be limited to repair or replacement with the same or similar unit, at our option. To obtain repairs under this warranty, present the product and proof of purchase (eg, bill or invoice) to the authorized Saitek Technical Support Center (listed on the separate sheet packaged with this product) transportation charges prepaid. Any requirements that conflict with any state or Federal laws, rules and/or obligations shall not be enforceable in that particular territory and Saitek will adhere to those laws, rules, and/or obligations. 6 When returning the product for repair, please pack it very carefully, preferably using the original packaging materials. Please also include an explanatory note.