SAITEK 4 IN 1 VIBRATION WHEEL User Manual

4-in-1 Vibration Wheel

USER MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

MANUALE D’USO

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Saitek

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Installation for users of PC or PS3

Plug the wheel’s USB cable into one of your PC or PS3’s 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, RYK and RYL 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.

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. Ascreen 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 wheel’s PS2 or Xbox controller cable into one of your console’s free controller sockets.

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Button and axis designation

PC Mode PS2 Mode PS3 Mode Xbox Mode Digital/Analog
13XXAA
2 4  XA
31UU YA
42OO BA
5 7 L1 L1 White A
6 8 R1 R1 Black A
7 6 L2 L2 Left trigger A
8 5 R2 R2 Right trigger A
9 9 SL SL Back D
10 10 ST ST Start D
11 Mode Mode Mode Mode D
12 D_Pad D_Pad D_Pad D_Pad A
X Axis X Axis X Axis X Axis X Axis A
Left hand lever 2 L2 L2 A A
Right hand lever 1 R2 R2 X A
Gas Pedal RYK X X Right trigger A
Brake Pedal RYL  Left trigger A
LED Red Red Red Red LED

Example 1
Step Action Result

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

2

4

6

7

1

3

5

8

9

10

11

12

Button assignment for PC and PS2/PS3

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L1/7

/1

TRIANGLE

L2/6

/4

SQUARE

R1/8

C

I

/2

R

E

L

C

Saitek

CROSS

R2/5

/3

SELECT/9

START/10

MOD E

• 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, CA92108-4406

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 numérique de la classe B est conforme à 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.

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:

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SAITEK 4-IN-1 VIBRATION WHEEL

Ausstattungsmerkmale

• Kompatibel mit PC, PS2/PS3 und Xbox

• Programmierbare Tasteneinstellung für PC und PS2

• Abnehmbare Beinauflage bietet vollkommenen Komfort und Kontrolle bei Spielen auf dem
Sofa

• Abnehmbare Klemme zur Befestigung des Lenkrads am Computertisch

• Unverzügliche Empfindlichkeitsanpassung hilft Ihnen bei der Umstellung auf verschiedene
Fahrspiele

• Verwenden Sie die mitgelieferten Pedale oder Lenkradsteuerungen zum Beschleunigen und
Bremsen - je nach Ihrer Spielumgebung.

Verbinden des Controllers

1 Verbinden Sie das Hauptgerät mit der Tischklemme oder der Beinauflage.
3 Bei Verwendung der Tischklemme stellen Sie das Rad auf die Tischkante und drehen Sie den

Klemmengriff im Uhrzeigersinn, bis das Gerät sicher auf dem Tisch befestigt ist. Drehen Sie
nicht zu fest!

4 Verbinden Sie das PS/2-Kabel der Pedaleinheit mit dem Anschluss der Radeinheit.

Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der Anschluss fest einrastet.

5 Legen Sie die Pedaleinheit in Ihrer gewünschten Fahrposition auf den Boden.

Systemkompatibilität

PC mit Windows XP/Vista (nur 32-Bit), PS2/PS3 und Xbox

Softwareinstallation für PC

1. Schalten Sie den Computer ein, schließen Sie alle laufenden Programme und legen Sie die
Installations-CD in Ihr CD-ROM-Laufwerk.

2. Wenn der Einführungsbildschirm erscheint, klicken Sie auf "Software installieren", um
fortzufahren. Falls die CD nicht automatisch anläuft, wählen Sie die Start-Schaltfläche von
Windows® und dann "Ausführen", tippen "D:\Setup.exe" ein und klicken auf OK. Dabei steht
"D:\" für den Buchstaben Ihres CD-ROM-Laufwerks. Vista-Anwender werden gefragt: "Möchten
Sie diese Datei ausführen?" Klicken Sie auf "Ausführen". Jetzt erscheint die Meldung "Zur
Fortsetzung des Programms ist Ihre Zustimmung erforderlich". Klicken Sie auf "Weiter".

3. Wenn der Willkommensbildschirm erscheint, klicken Sie auf "Weiter", um fortzufahren.

4. Nach dem Lesen des Rechtsverzichts wählen Sie die Option "Ich akzeptiere die Bedingungen"
und klicken auf "Weiter", um fortzufahren.

5. Schließen Sie das USB-Kabel an einen der freien USB-Anschlüsse Ihres Computers an und
klicken Sie auf "Weiter".

7 IMPORTANT: To save yourself unnecessary cost and inconvenience, please check carefully

that you have read and followed the instructions in this manual.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties, obligations or liabilities. ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and
electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from
your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in
the EU.

For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where

you purchased the product.

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Programmierungsmodus verlassen

Das Rad verlässt nach 6 Sekunden automatisch den Programmierungsmodus. Sie können zum
Verlassen des Programmierungsmodus auch die Taste Select (Auswahl) drücken.

Tastenprogrammierung zurücksetzen

Halten Sie die Taste Mode (Modus) 2 Sekunden lang gedrückt, um die Tastenprogrammierung
zurückzusetzen.

6. Auf dem Registrierungsbildschirm wählen Sie "Klicken Sie hier, um sich jetzt zu registrieren"
und folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf dem Bildschirm; Sie können sich jedoch auch dafür
entscheiden, diese Option später zu wählen.

7. Klicken Sie auf "Fertigstellen", um die Installation vollständig durchzuführen.

Installation für Benutzer von PS2 und Xbox

Verbinden Sie das PS2- oder Xbox-Steuerkabel des Rades mit einem freien Steuer-Anschluss auf
Ihrer Konsole.

Installation für Benutzer von PC oder PS3

Verbinden Sie das USB-Kabel des Rades mit einem freien USB-Anschluss auf Ihrem PC oder
PS3.

Moduswechsel

Das 4-in-1 Vibration Rad unterstützt sowohl Digital- als auch Analogmodus der PS2. Zum
Umschalten drücken Sie die Taste Mode (Modus).

Vibration Force Feedback

Das 4-in-1 Vibration Wheel bietet mit der PS2 Vibration Force Feedback. Drücken Sie zum Ein­oder Ausschalten der Funktion Force Feedback die Tasten Select (Auswahl) und Up (Aufwärts).

Automatische Kalibrierung

Zur Kalibrierung des Rades halten Sie die Taste Mapping (Zuordnung) 2 Sekunden lang gedrückt.
Die rote LED blinkt rasch um anzuzeigen, dass das Rad kalibriert wird.

Empfindlichkeitsanpassung

Das 4-in-1 Vibration Wheel verfügt über sechs Empfindlichkeitseinstellungen. Die Grundeinstellung
ist drei.

Zur Anpassung der Empfindlichkeit drücken Sie die Tasten Select (Auswahl) und Right (Rechts).
Mit jedem Mal Drücken beider Tasten erhöht sich die Stick-Empfindlichkeit um jeweils eine Stufe
bis zur Stufe sechs, danach geht sie wieder auf Stufe 1 zurück. Zur Reduktion der Empfindlichkeit
der Grundeinstellung (drei) auf eins drücken Sie viermal die Tasten Select (Auswahl) und Right
(Rechts): 4, 5, 6, 1.

Tastenprogrammierung

1 Halten Sie die Taste Select (Auswahl) 3 Sekunden lang gedrückt, um den

Programmierungsmodus zu aktivieren - dies rote LED blinkt schnell. Drücken Sie die zu
ändernde Taste, und die rote LED hört auf zu blinken. Drücken Sie nun die gewünschte
Funktion - nach Abschluss der Programmierung (nur PS2) blinkt die LED schnell.

2 Die Tasten 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, RYK und RYL können allesamt über den PC programmiert

werden. Gaspedal, Bremspedal, Links, Rechts, L1, L2, R1, R2, SL, ST,

, O, X und 

können allesamt über die PS2 programmiert werden.

4

6

7

1

5

8

9

10

11

12

Tastenzuweisung für PC und PS2/PS3

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L1/7

/1

TRIANGLE

L2/6

/4

SQUARE

Saitek

R1/8

C

I

/2

R

E

L

C

CROSS

R2/5

/3

SELECT/9

START/10

MOD E