Philips SGC2910 User Manual
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SGC2910
User manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controller Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Prole Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-23
Uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vista 32 Addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-38
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FCC Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Introduction
IMPORTANT: Before using this product please read your PC system instruction manual
for safety and other information.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller for use with Personal Computers. You are now
ready for total enjoyment of all your favorite PC Games from up to 30 feet away. Included docking USB receiver
ensures convenience and high-level performance. The Controller is equipped with two built-in vibration motors,
which have unbalanced weights to provide vibration feedback in games that support this feature. In addition, for
the ultimate in control, an advanced mouse and key emulation prole editor software is included to enable added
functionality and programming options.
System Requirements
• IBM compatible personal computer with a Pentium 350 or higher processor
• Microsoft Windows Vista 32, 98SE,ME, 2000 or XP operating system
• 32 MB of RAM or higher
• 35 MB of available HDD space
• Double-speed CD-ROM drive or higher
• Super VGA monitor with display card supporting High Color
• USB port
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Product Features
A) Advanced 2.4GHz RF Tech Wireless Technology
B) Auto Sleep and Wake function
C) Auto Scan
D) Two (2) analog control sticks-Left/Right
E) Four (4) digital re buttons (1,2,3,4)
F) Four (4) shoulder buttons (5,6,7,8)
G) Start & Select buttons (function as 9, and 10 button)
H) Analog Button
I) Analog LED Indicator
J) Built in Dual Vibration Feedback Motors with on/off switch
K) 8-Way directional control pad
L) Turbo re button
M) Force Connect button enables players to change their player position anytime (Advance Feature)
N) USB Docking Receiver
O) Superior Long Distance link Wireless technology UP to 30 feet
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Controller Diagram
Controller Diagram
Button Descriptions
• Directional Pad-Represents UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and four diagonals. Directional pad will function as POV
(Point of View) hat during analog mode.
• Buttons “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are default re buttons and are digital in nature.
• Left analog and right analog sticks - each contain two axes. Left analog stick controls the X and Y axis. Right
analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis. Also, there is a “hidden” button “11” and “12” under each stick that are
activated when the analog stick is depressed inward. The ‘hidden’ buttons function in both analog and digital
modes.
• Buttons “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are all digital shoulder buttons.
• Analog button - used to switch the controller from digital to analog mode (and vice versa). Digital mode is the
default mode. The red LED will illuminate when the controller is in analog mode and off in digital mode.
• Turbo Button - Use when desiring to engage the controller in a repeating mode (Auto Fire)
• Start / Select buttons-serve as digital buttons (9,10) See game manual for use of these buttons
• F. Connect Button - This button is found on the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and on the docking receiver
marked with PHILIPS logo. This button is used to force link a SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and docking
receiver. An advanced feature of this function is as follows; Suppose player 2 wants to change to player 1, just
press the F.Connect button on his SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, then press the F.Connect button on the
player 1 receiver, his controller will become player 1 controller.
Power Switch
The power switch is located on the back of the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller. The switch can be set to three
settings as shown in the CONTROLLER DIAGRAM (photo 3) image. Off setting will turn the SGC2910 Wireless
PC Controller power off. On setting turns the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller power on. Vibration off setting
turns the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller power on, but the vibration feedback is powered off to conserve
battery and enable longer playing time.
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Button Descriptions
Analog Button
Use to switch between digital and analog. Digital mode is the default mode. In digital mode, the left analog stick
digital controls the X and Y axis. The right analog stick emulates the 1, 2, 3, and 4 action buttons. In the analog
mode, the Digital directional pad functions as a point of view hat while the left analog stick controls the X and
Y axis. The right analog stick controls the Rz and Z axis. The LED light nearest to the Analog button will be
illuminated when Analog mode is on.
Note: The D-pad functions as a point of view control for most software titles, but may operate differently
depending on the design of each individual game.
Turbo Button
The turbo feature of the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller allows the user to set various keys as a turbo re
(Auto Fire) “repeating mode”. This means that user can then hold down the button of his/her choice and the
action will be repeated (without having to hit the button numerous times). This is especially useful in games that
require weapons to be red over and over again.
Programming Instructions:
Press and hold the desired re button then press the turbo button one time (LED Illuminates and Flash). You
now have turbo re. Repeat and you will remove turbo re. When turbo re is used, the LED within the turbo
button will ash. Turbo re can be assigned to buttons 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 11,12, Select and Start.
Note: Turbo re will also work with your custom proles. In this instance the turbo re will repeat the
keyboard key that was programmed to the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller button.
Force Connect Button
The F.Connect button is used to force link the SGC2910 controller and docking receiver. The F.Connect button
is found on the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and docking receiver marked with PHILIPS logo. By pressing
the F.Connect button on SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and the docking receiver, you can force these two
devices to connect. This feature is used when multiple SGC2910 Wireless PC Controllers are used in the same
location.
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Auto Sleep
The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller will enter sleep mode after 1 minutes without any activity. This mode
will conserve battery life. Press the Select, Start, Button 11, or Button 12 to wake up the SGC2910 Wireless PC
Controller.
Vibration Feedback
The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller has two internal motors. Their weights are unbalanced to provide
vibration when it is activated by game software.
Note: The vibration feedback will only function with software titles that support vibration. You must install
the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller software. There are many different force feedback and rumble effects
available, however due to differences in software and hardware design, the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller
may not support all effects. You will nd that the range of effects that the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller
supports will vary from game to game.
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Installation
Installation
Installation procedure for users of Windows® XP & 2000
To properly install your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, the controller must be connected to your USB
port rst. Once Windows XP and 2000 have properly loaded the HID (human interface device) drivers for the
SGC2910 you can begin software installation. Carefully follow the steps below.
Installation procedure for users of Windows® 98SE & ME
Installation step for Windows 98SE and ME is the same as the Windows XP and 2000. However, you will need to install
the software rst and once nished, you can plug in the controller. Please perform the installation in this order to
ensure the SGC2910 and software is installed properly. Carefully follow the steps below in the correct order.
Note: If you are connecting a USB device for the rst time, Windows 98SE and ME may ask for the Windows
Setup CD-ROM during installation to install the required system les. You will need to place the Windows
Setup CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive to nish the installation.
Controller Setup and Installation
1. Make sure the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller on/off switch is in the off position. Remove the battery
cover and install three (3) AAA batteries into the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller (not included). Plug the
USB docking receiver into an available USB port on the PC. (Plug directly to a USB port on your PC tower
or desktop.)
2. Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP will automatically detect the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller upon
connection. The Wireless PC Controller will be detected by Windows as “SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller”.
3. In Windows 98SE and ME, a Windows message will announce “NEW HARDWARE FOUND”. The ADD
NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will open announcing that Windows has detected a USB Human Interface
Device. Click ‘NEXT’ to continue. Windows will ask, “What do you want Windows to do?” Choose
the default option: “Search for the best driver for your device”. Then click ‘NEXT’. Follow the onscreen
instructions to allow Windows to install the recommended HID drivers for your device. (NOTE: If you
are connecting a USB device for the rst time, Windows may ask for the Windows Setup CD-ROM during
installation to install the required system les.)
4. In Windows XP and 2000, a Windows message will announce that “NEW HARDWARE FOUND”, followed
by another message announcing “Human Interface Device Found”. Windows will then automatically load the
correct HID drivers for the Wireless PC Controller.
5. Once installation has completed, Windows may prompt you to restart your PC. If this occurs please select ‘YES’.
Note: LED on the docking receiver ashes when scanning for the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and stays
illuminated when connection is complete. RF connect button on controller will stay illuminated continuously
while the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller on/off switch is on.
Software Installation for Users of Windows®
1. The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller should be connected to your PC before beginning software
installation under Windows XP and 2000. In Windows 98SE and ME the software is installed rst.
2. Close down all programs that are currently running on your computer.
3. Place the SGC2910 software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
4. Click on the ‘START’ button in the Windows Task Bar and choose ‘RUN’. Click ‘BROWSE’ and choose your
CD-ROM drive. The ‘LOOK IN’ box should display your CD-ROM drive. NOTE: You may need to click on
the ‘My Computer’ icon in order to select your CD-ROM drive.
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5. Select ‘Setup for Philips Wireless PC Controller.exe’ and click OK. The following window should appear.
6. Once initialization has nished, the ‘SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller’ Install Wizard screen will appear.
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Installation
7. After reading the notice, press the ‘NEXT’ button to begin the software installation.
You should now see the following screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system.
Note: During installation on Windows XP and 2000 the following digital signature message may appear.
The message will read that the “Philips Controller has not passed Windows Logo testing”. Please click
“Continue Anyway” or “Yes” to continue with the installation.
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8. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller should be connected to your PC
before beginning software installation. If the SGC2910 is not connected to your PC, the following warning
message will appear. If this message appears, you must connect the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller to the
computer. You may need to wait a few seconds for Windows to load the HID drivers. Once completed, you
can click the “OK” button.
9. When the PC detects the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller, the following message will appear and ask you
to disconnect the controller. Once you have disconnected the SGC2910, you should click the ‘OK’ button.
If the message reappears you should wait several seconds and then click the ‘OK’ button. Some PCs require
several seconds to detect the SGC2910 as disconnected.
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10. You can now click the ‘FINISH’ button at the following screen to complete the installation.
11. Once installation is complete you can reconnect the SGC2910 to your PC’s USB port. Windows may prompt
you to restart your PC. If this occurs please select ‘YES’.
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Installation Notes
1. You can abort the software installation by clicking the ‘CANCEL’ button. The following screen would then
appear. Clicking ‘RESUME’ will resume the installation, while clicking ‘EXIT SETUP’ will quit the installation.
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2. If you previously installed the SGC2910 software on your PC the following Windows prompt may appear.
This prompt will only appear if you selected to backup proles during a previous SGC2910 software
uninstall. If you click ‘Yes’ the backup proles will be automatically loaded. If you click ‘No’ the backup
proles will be deleted. This prompt will not appear during the rst installation of the SGC2910 software.
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Properties
Properties
SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller Properties
Congratulations, you should have completed installing your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller and its software.
The SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller is now ready for use. You should now test all the functions of your
SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller to ensure it is functioning properly. Verify that the SGC2910 Wireless PC
Controller is connected to your PC before continuing. Verify that your SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller is
turned on and not in sleep mode. You should press the ‘START’ button to verify it is not in sleep mode.
1. To test the SGC2910 you will need to open the Windows Control Panel and click on the Game Controllers
or Gaming Options icon.
2. In Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 you must click on the ‘START’ button in the Windows Task Bar and select
‘SETTINGS’ and ‘CONTROL PANEL’. Now click on the Gaming Options Icon.
3. In Windows XP, you must click on the ‘START’ button in the Windows Task Bar and select ‘CONTROL
PANEL’. If Windows XP is running in Category View you select “PRINTERS and OTHER HARDWARE’ and
then ‘GAME CONTROLLERS. If running in Classic View you click on the ‘GAME CONTROLLERS’ icon.
4. Once Game Controllers/Gaming Options has opened the SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller should be listed
in the main Game Controllers/Gaming Options Window with a status of OK next to it.
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5. Highlight “Philips Wireless PC Controller” by clicking on it. Then click on ‘PROPERTIES’ button to open the
SGC2910 Wireless PC Controller Properties Window.
6. The Wireless PC Controller Properties consists of four pages for testing all the functions of the Philips
Wireless PC Controller.
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