Datel Power Racer 270 User Manual

Power Racer 270™

User Guide

V1.0

Thank you for Choosing Power Racer 270™ Wireless Racing Wheel

Power Racer 270™ is a truly wireless customizable racing wheel for Xbox 360® gamers who
want the ultimate, realistic racing experience. Including an accelerator and brake pedal set for
added realism as well as a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer battery.

Featuring a fully rubberized wheel grip, 270 degree lock to lock control, dual vibration, wheel
mounted twin paddle shift and a sequential type stick shift. Add to this three preset profiles
which are fully customizable using the Power Racer 270™ Customizer software.

Before First Time Usage:

Please ensure that you carefully read each of the sections in this user guide. Failure to do so
may result in damage or the incorrect usage of the Power Racer 270.

If you experience problems in operating the Power Race 270, Please refer to the
‘Troubleshooting’ section.

Carton Contents

Please verify that your package contains the following:

A. Power Racer 270
B. Pedal Base
C. USB Data/Charge Cable

A B

C

Important Information

Please ensure that you read the following information before continuing:

Power Racer 270 Front Overview

The following section shows a front overview of the Power Racer 270 with the location of the
buttons and indicator lights.

A. X Button
B. Y Button
C. B Button
D. A Button
E. Player Number Indicator Lights
F. Accelerator Pedal Pressure Indicator
G. Brake Pedal Pressure Indicator
H. L1 Button
I. L2 Button

J. L3 Button
K. R1 Button
L. R2 Button
M. R3 Button
N. Guide Button
O. Start Button
P. Profile Switch
Q. Back Button
R. Battery Indicator Light

S1. Directional 1
S2. Directional 2
S3. Directional 3
S4. Directional 4
T. Paddle 1
U. Paddle 2
V. Stick Shift Up
W. Stick Shift Down
X. Stick Shift Right

Pre-Set Profiles

The actual controls which are assigned to each button are dependent on the selected pre-set
profile, for advice on the configuration of the pre-set profiles please refer to the section ‘Pre-

Set Profiles’.

Customizer PC Software

For advice on creating your own customized profiles, please refer to the section ‘Power Racer
270 Customizer’.

Caution When Turning The Wheel:

Do not apply excessive force to turn the wheel beyond the limits of its rotation as this may
result in damage to the Power Racer 270.

Battery Precautions:

• ”Caution” – The battery used in this wheel may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated.

• Do not attempt to open the product or replace the battery. It is built -in and not
changeable. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion and the warranty
will be terminated.

• Only recharge your battery with the provided cable designated for this product.

• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not

dispose as household waste or in a fire as they may explode.

• Batteries may explode if damaged.

Built-In Battery Care:

• The wheel is powered by a rechargeable battery.

• The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge

and discharge cycles.

• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but will eventually wear
out.

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time.

• Leaving the product in hot or cold places will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the

battery.

• Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A product with a
hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fu lly charged.
Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.

Safety Information:

• Never try to dismantle the product yourself, or push objects of any kind into the products,
as this may cause short circuits which could result in a fire or electric shock.

• None of the components can be replaced or repaired by users.

• Avoid exposing your product to rain, moisture or other liquids to protect against damage

to the product or injury to you.

• Keep all products, cords, and cables away from operating machinery .

• Dispose of the product according to local standards and regulations.

Power Racer 270 Rear Overview and Pedal Base Overview

The following section shows a rear overview of the Power Racer 270 wheel and the Power
Racer 270 Pedal Base.

A. USB Data/Charge Connection
B. Pedal Base Connection
C. Paddle Indicator Lights
D. Accelerator Pedal
E. Brake Pedal

F. Pedal Base Connection Cable

Charging the Power Racer 270

The Power Racer 270 comes with a built-in Lithium Polymer battery that needs to be charged
before first time use. To do this, please follow these steps:

Step 1:

Connect the larger end of the USB Data/Charge Cable (supplied) into any free USB port on your
Xbox 360.

Step 2:

Connect the mini USB end of the USB Data/Charge Cable to the USB Data/Charge Connection
located on the rear of the Power Racer 270. Whilst charging, the Player Number Indicator
Lights will repeatedly fill up in sequence and the Battery Indicator Light will flash red.

Step 3:

When charging is complete the four Player Number Indicator Light s will remain static and a
static green Battery Indicator light will be shown. Disconnect the USB Data/Charge Cable from
your Xbox 360 and the USB Data/Charge Connection on the Power Racer 270.

Charging Time

Fully charging the built-in battery can take up to eight hours. While charging, the wheel will not
function and it’s perfectly normal for parts of the wheel to become slightly warm.

When to Recharge

When the battery begins to run low the wheel will show a static red Battery Indicator Light. The
wheel will continue to show a static red Battery Indicator Light until the battery is recharged or
until the battery is completely exhausted.