Mad Catz HEMC8256A2501R User Manual
900MHz DUAL FORCE 2™ CONTROLLER
PLAYSTATION®2, PSONE™ and PLAYSTATION
Thank you for purchasing the Mad Catz 900MHz Dual Force 2 controller for
use with the PlayStation 2/PlayStation/PS one video game system. The 900
MHz Wireless Dual Force 2 controller puts you in control of your game system
with all the comfort of a remote controller combined with the reliability of
cutting-edge wireless technology. With its ‘unblockable” RF signal transceivers,
the 900MHz Dual Force 2 lets you comfortably play from up to 40’ from your
PlayStation 2/PlayStation/PS one while maintaining complete control over your
gaming experience. This user guide will help you understand how to use your
900MHz Dual Force 2 controller and get the most from the features it has to offer.
The 900MHz Dual Force 2 controller is one of the most durable and reliable
accessories you can buy. Be sure to visit www.madcatz.com to register your
product and check out our full line of other quality video game accessories.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SET-UP 2
LAYOUT 2
CONTROL MODES 4
MULTIPLE CONTROLLERS 5
RESETTING THE CONTROLLER 5
PROGRAMMING MACROS 6
CAUTIONS 9
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 9
WARRANTY 10
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SET-UP
1. Plug-in the Charge Dock.
2. Place the controller in the Charge Dock. Allow the controller to charge for ten
hours before initial use. The Mode Button will slowly flash amber while charging.
Additionally, while you are using the controller and the battery life is low, the Mode
Button will flash amber at a quicker rate – this indicates the battery has 30 minutes
of life remaining.
3. Turn off the power to your game console.
4. Insert the Antenna Receiver into the controller port on the game console.
5. Turn on the power to your game console and begin play.
LAYOUT
Directional
Reciever
Pad
L1 (above)
L2 (below)
(press down)
Reset
Mode
R1 (above)
R2 (below)
Start
Select
Action
Buttons
Macro
L3
Controller
R3
(press down)
Charge Dock
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Charge Dock: Used to recharge the 900MHz Dual Force 2 controller. While
recharging, the [MODE] Button will flash amber. If the [MODE] Button is not
flashing, the controller is not making proper contact with the Charge Dock. A fully
charged battery should last up to five hours. To fully charge a battery, leave the
controller in the Charge Dock for 10 hours for the first time. For maximum battery
life, run the controller battery all the way down before recharging. When the
controller is fully charged, the MODE LED will turn clear.
Antenna Receiver: Used to transmit and receive data from the controller
to the game console.
Directional Pad: The D-pad controls the direction in which the character
moves. This is the primary directional control while in Digital Mode.
Analog Sticks: The two analog sticks each control two axes (X-and Y-axis).
Different software titles will allow you to modify the way that the analog sticks
react in the games. While in Analog Mode, any software title that is Vibration
Function Compatible will cause the 900MHz Dual Force 2 controller to vibrate at
different levels, depending on actions taking place from within the game (e.g.,
being hit, crashing, or shooting).
NOTE : NOT ALL GAMES ARE VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE. LOOK
FOR THE “VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE” ICON ON THE BACK OF THE
PACKAGE OR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE GAME THAT YOU ARE PLAYING.
Shoulder Buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2): These are action buttons and
their specific functions depend on the software being used.
Action Buttons ( ) : These buttons are used to perform
various actions, depending on the software. For more details, see the software
instruction manual.
Start Button: This button is generally used to make selections in the menus
and for pausing the game. For more details, see the software instruction manual.
Select Button: This is a standard button that allows you to do various things,
depending on the software. For more details, see the software instruction manual.
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Mode Button: The 900MHz Dual Force 2 controller has three different modes;
Analog Controller Mode, Steering Wheel Mode and Digital Mode. The current
mode is indicated by the color of the [MODE] Button on the faceplate of the
controller:
Green Light - STEERING WHEEL MODE
(Refer to “CONTROL MODES” for instructions on this feature.)
Macro Button: Used for recording a series of commands to a single button.
(Refer to “PROGRAMMING MACROS” for instructions on this feature.)
Reset Button: The Antenna Receiver unit features a [RESET] button. The
[RESET] button will tell the Antenna Receiver to find a new clear transmission
channel if interference is experienced. Refer to “RESETTING THE CONTROLLER”
for instructions on this feature.
CONTROL MODES
There are three different control modes from which you can choose, depending on
your style of play. Change control modes by pressing the Mode button. The color of
the lighted Mode button tells you which mode you are in:
Analog Controller Mode - RED light
This is the standard “Dual Shock™” mode. Some games will only vibrate if the
controller is in Analog Controller mode.
Steering Wheel Mode - GREEN light
This mode is best for driving games that use Steering Wheel (or NeGcon™)
protocols. Some games will allow you to calibrate from within the software. This
will allow the user to adjust the sensitivity from within the game. This sensitivity and
adjustment feature is only available in Steering Wheel mode.
Digital Mode - Light OFF
This is the original PlayStation controller mode. This is the default control mode.
Red Light - ANALOG MODE
Light Off - DIGITAL MODE
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