FANATEC PODIUM F1, PODIUM User Manual
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To get the most out of your Podium Racing Wheel F1®, please read this manual before use. It contains important health and safety information and should
be retained for future reference.
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INDEX
1. General ................................................................................................................ 5-6
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7
3. Compatibility ........................................................................................................ 7
4. Plug & Play ........................................................................................................... 8-10
5. Preparation .......................................................................................................... 11-12
5.1 Package contents ........................................................................................ 11-12
6. Assembly .............................................................................................................. 13-22
6.1 Plan your conguration .............................................................................. 13
6.2 Mounting the Podium Racing Wheel F1® using the
ClubSport Table Clamp V2 ................................................................................ 13
6.3 Hard-mounting the Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4
TM
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6.4 Attaching a Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 15-17
6.5 Changing the Quick Release ...................................................................... 18-19
6.6 Connections ................................................................................................. 20-21
6.7 Drilling Template .......................................................................................... 22
7. Functions & Features .......................................................................................... 23-38
7.1 Firmware and driver update ........................................................................ 23-32
7.2 Start-Up procedure ...................................................................................... 32-33
7.3 Tuning Menu ................................................................................................. 33-36
7.4 OLED Display ............................................................................................... 37
7.5 Cooling system ............................................................................................ 38
8. Electronic operation ............................................................................................ 39-42
8.1 Hotkeys ......................................................................................................... 39-42
9. Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 43
10. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 43-44
11. Serial number ..................................................................................................... 45
12. Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 45
13. End of Life Product Recycling ......................................................................... 46-49
14. FCC Compliance ................................................................................................ 50
15. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 51-52
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WARNING! Musculoskeletal disorders
Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or other electronic input devices may be linked to serious injuries or disorders. When playing video games, as with many activities, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However,
if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS.
PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you
are not playing a video game. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels,
and other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes, and other conditions.
While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general
agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence, including medical and physical
conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and
uses their body during work and other activities (including playing a video game). Some studies
suggest that the amount of time a person performs an activity may also be a factor. If you have
questions about how your own lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical condition may be related
to MSDs, see a qualied health professional.
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ATTENTION
• The device must not be exposed to rain or humidity in order to avoid risk of re and/or electric
shock.
• Operating room temperature: 15°C-35°C
•
The recommended operation time of the wheel with continuous force feedback activity is 1 hour.
• Excessive use may cause health risks. We recommend to take a break of 5 minutes every 20
minutes, and do not drive for more than 2 hours per day.
• Not intended for children under the age of 13 years old. Contains small pieces which pose a
choking hazard!
• Do not open the casing of the device.
• This device contains components that cannot be repaired by the user, opening will void the
warranty.
WARNING! Electrical Safety
• The Podium Racing Wheel F1® must be connected to an appropriate power source:
• Always connect the DC side of the power supply to the wheel base before connecting the
AC side of the power supply to your wall socket.
• Use only the power supply and power cord that came with your Podium Racing Wheel F1®.
Replacements may only be issued from an authorised repair centre.
•
Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage
and frequency appear acceptable. Only use AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• To avoid damage, do not expose your Podium Racing Wheel F1® to sources of heat.
• When connecting and / or disconnecting any steering wheel to / from Podium Racing Wheel
F1® take care of the pins inside the Quick Release.
• Only use Fanatec
®
steering wheels with the Podium Racing Wheel F1® base.
• Unplug the power cord of your Podium Racing Wheel F1® during storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
• If the Podium Racing Wheel F1® becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and
contact Fanatec
®
Customer Support.
GENERAL
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GENERAL NOTES
• Podium Racing Wheel F1® is fully usable out-of-box. We always recommend updating to the
latest rmware. See chapter ‘Firmware and driver update’ for more details. A PC is required to
update your rmware.
•
All specications in this document are subject to change. The Podium Racing Wheel F1®
rmware and/or PC driver may be updated to implement new features or general improvements.
• This product contains the ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® PS4™, all other Fanatec® steering
wheels which might be mentioned in this manual are not included within the Podium Racing
Wheel F1® package and sold separately. You can obtain them from the Fanatec webshop:
www.fanatec.com
•
Additional peripheral devices like shifters, pedals, LED displays and others which might
be mentioned in this manual are not included within the Podium Racing Wheel F1®
package and are sold separately. You can obtain them from the Fanatec Webshop:
www.fanatec.com
•
This manual discusses assembly, connections, and functions related to Fanatec® steering
wheels and other additional devices (e.g. PlayStation®4 and PCs.) This is not a replacement
manual for the other corresponding products! Read the quick guides or user manuals for the
other products as well!
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The warranty does not include defects that are due to commercial use of the product. See
chapter “Warranty” at the end of this user manual as well as the Terms & Conditions at
www.fanatec.com for more details.
• Manufactured & distributed under license from Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.
•
”PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive
Entertainment Inc.
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INTRODUCTION
COMPATIBILITY
Thank you for purchasing the Podium Racing Wheel F1®, ofcially licensed
by Formula 1™ and for PlayStation 4™. At its core is the Podium Wheel Base
DD1 PS4™, which contains many advanced technologies, including a custom
outrunner servo motor, integrated electronics, and wireless Quick Release system. Built from the ground up for sim racing, the motor delivers 20Nm peak
torque, with outstanding wheel speed and acceleration. This is the most realistic force feedback system ever created for PlayStation®4. Welcome to the
Direct Drive Revolution.
The product also includes the ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® PS4™, tted with
the Podium Advanced Paddle Module. This steering wheel is packed with functionality, including 12-way multi-position switches, thumb encoders, and toggle
switches. The paddle module features F1®-style dual clutch paddles and dual
magnetic shifters, plus two additional magnetic paddles.
The Podium Racing Wheel F1® (P RW F1) can be used with a wide range of
CSL and ClubSport series steering wheels. Using different wheels helps to
create a more realistic feeling based on the type of vehicle being simulated,
and your driving style. It’s up to you! Additional peripheral devices from Fanatec
®
such as pedals, shifters and handbrake are fully compatible with the
Podium Racing Wheel F1®. You can obtain them from the Fanatec webshop:
www.fanatec.com
The Podium Racing Wheel F1® can be used on PlayStation
®4 and PC*.
Other platforms: Compatibilities to other platforms depend on the used steering
wheel. For more information, please check the product page of the steering
wheel you plan to use.
IMPORTANT: Podium Racing Wheel F1® is fully usable out-of-box.
We always recommend updating to the latest rmware. See chapter ‘Firmware and driver update’ for more details. A PC is required to update your
rmware.
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*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
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PLUG & PLAY
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This chapter provides a quick summary for setup, and is not a replacement for
the chapters that follow; we strongly recommend reading the later chapters to
gain a full understanding of the product’s many features, and to achieve the
best user experience. Especially refer to chapter 10 ‘Troubleshooting’ to get
quick help if needed.
Position the locking ring until it touches the rubber
gasket, but do not tighten. This keeps the rubber
gasket in place during wheel rim attachment.
Centre the Quick Release shaft so the slot is at the
top.
Pull and hold the Quick Release sleeve and carefully push the steering wheel
onto the shaft. Release the sleeve.
When using the Fanatec ClubSport Quick Release on a Podium Wheel Base,
no bolt is required.
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Turn the locking ring counter clockwise for a tight t.
Side mounting:
On both sides of the wheel base are
two M8-threaded holes which are 20mm
deep:
Bottom mounting:
On the underside of the wheel base are ve
M6-threaded hole patterns which are 12mm deep
for Fanatec triangular mounting and square mounting (78,4mm x 66mm):
Using the front centre hole with the two rear holes
(Fanatec Triangular mounting - marked with gold
arrows) is sufcient for use.
Fanatec offer optional Podium Mounting Brackets for side mounting, and the
ClubSport Table Clamp V2 can also be used. Fanatec pedals are required for
operation on PS4™. You can obtain these add-on products from the Fanatec
webshop: www.fanatec.com
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Connect your peripheral devices to the corresponding port at the back of the
Podium Racing Wheel F1®.
Also connect the PS4
TM
system or your
PC** to the USB port and plug in the
power supply.
Power on the Podium Racing Wheel F1® and wait until calibration run is completed.
The current active operation mode is indicated on the upper left corner of the
wheel base’s OLED display:
• PS4
TM
: To operate with PlayStation®4 and any Fanatec steering wheel*
• PC**: To operate with Windows PCs** and any Fanatec steering wheel*
• Comp V2.5: To operate with older games on Windows PCs use this mode
to emulate a ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 with any Fanatec steering
wheel*. There is no performance penalty when using this mode.
• Comp PS4TM: Some older games on Playstation®4 may require the use
of this mode, which emulates a CSL Elite Wheel Base + with any Fanatec
steering wheel*
Your setup is ready to use now. If you have difculties please check the following chapters of this user manual, there are much more detailed descriptions for
each of the above steps.
* optional and not included in this product package
**PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
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PREPARATION
5.1 Package contents
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Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™
Power supply cable
Power supply unit
USB connection cable with straight plug
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Torque Key
RJ12 connection cable for Pedals
Cylinder head bolt ISO 4762 M6x20
(only for simplied QuickRelease)
Racing style button caps for
ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® PS4™
PS4™ button caps for (already installed on
the steering wheel)
ClubSport steering wheels
ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® PS4™
Quick Guide
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ASSEMBLY
6.1 Plan your conguration
To operate the Podium Racing Wheel F1® plug your steering wheel onto the
Quick Release of the Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™ and get started. Connect the Podium Racing Wheel F1® to your PlayStation®4 system or PC* by
using the USB cable.
Please check the ‘Connections’ chapter to see which kind of peripheral devices
must be connected to which socket on the Podium Racing Wheel F1®. All devices have to be connected to the Podium Racing Wheel F1® before powering
ON to allow proper detection and operation.
6.2 Mounting the Podium Racing Wheel F1® using the ClubSport
Table Clamp V2
While it is recommended to hard-mount the Podium Racing Wheel F1® to a
dedicated cockpit, it is possible to use on a strong at surface using the Fanatec ClubSport Table Clamp V2. Just bolt the Podium Racing Wheel F1® to
the Table Clamp with four bolts on the underside of the base.
• You need to take apart the angled plate by loosening the Allen bolt to
remove the rod.
• Then you can bolt the plate on the Podium Racing Wheel Base but be
careful! Pay attention to the length regulation on page 14!
• Now insert the rod and tighten it with the Allen bolts.
• Open the two metal bolts as much as you need to place on the table.
• Tighten the two metal table clamp bolts. Ensure that the table clamp’s feet
remain well aligned with the bottom of the table plate.
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*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
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6.3 Hard-mounting the Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4
TM
The Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4
TM
offers several mounting options (shown
below).
IMPORTANT: Use only good quality
M6 bolts. Choose the bolt length so that
the thread does not reach more than 12
mm into the wheel base. Always use all three hard-mount points, this allows a proper and stable installation and avoids damage!
IMPORTANT: Use only good quality M8 bolts. Choose
the bolt length so that the thread does not reach more than
20 mm into the wheel base. Always use all four hard-mount
points, this allows a proper and stable installation and
avoids damage!
To hard-mount the Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4
TM
to a table or rig by bolts
please nd the printable drilling template in the download area of our website
www.fanatec.com.
Table
max 12mm
X
max 20mm
X
Side mounting:
On both sides of the wheel base are two
M8-threaded holes which are 20mm
deep. There you can mount the Podium
Mounting Brackets (not included):
Bottom mounting:
On the underside of the wheel base are ve
M6-threaded hole patterns which are 12mm deep for
Fanatec triangular mounting and square mounting
(78,4mm x 66mm):
Using the front centre hole with the two rear holes
(Fanatec Triangular mounting - marked with gold ar-
rows) is sufcient for use.
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Slide any Fanatec Steering Wheel
with Simplied Quick Release onto
wheel base shaft.
Turn the Simplied Quick Release top-side down to see the bottom of the
clamp ring to follow next step below.
Push the Fanatec Steering Wheel until the bolt hole
aligns with the hole on the wheel base shaft.
It is recommend to turn the wheel base off before
attaching a steering wheel with Simplied Quick
Release. Centre the Quick Release shaft so the slot
is at the top.
6.4 Attaching a Steering Wheel
6.4.1 Attaching Fanatec Steering Wheels with Simplied Quick Release
Tighten bolt to x clamp ring mechanism, use only the
Allen key provided with the Fanatec Steering Wheel.
IMPORTANT: Tighten only by using the short lever
of Allen key!
Use the clamp ring bolt included with the Podium Racing Wheel
F1® package and use the Allen key included with your steering
wheel package.
Note: When a Fanatec steering wheel with
Simplied Quick Release is used on a Podium
Wheel Base, the torque will automatically reduce
to the level of the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5.
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6.4.2 Attaching the ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® PS4™
Position the locking ring until it touches the rubber gasket, but do not tighten. This keeps the rubber gasket in
place during wheel rim attachment.
Centre the the Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4™ Quick
Release shaft so that the slot is facing up.
IMPORTANT: Do not over-loosen the locking ring to the end of the
steering axle before attaching a steering wheel! The rubber ring will not
sit in position to hold the Steering Wheel properly.
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