Saitek PX5000 User Manual
Important: The PX5000 uses advanced self calibration technology to ensure absolute precision game control. Do
not press any of the gamepad buttons or move the analogue mini joysticks until 5 seconds after pressing the reset
button on the Sony PlayStation®2. This may affect game play.
GETTING CONNECTED: IT’S SO EASY!
Before you start, make certain that your Sony PlayStation®2/
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PS one™/PlayStation® is turned OFF!
Insert the Saitek PX5000 connector plug into one of your game
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console’s controller ports.
Turn on your PlayStation®2/PS one™/PlayStation® and start
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up your favorite game. Be sure to explore the rest of the manual
to learn all about the playing modes and special options your new
PX5000 gamepad has to offer . Have fun!
FEATURES
AND CONTROLS
SELECT
STAR T
D-Pad
MACRO
TURBO
R2
R1
LCD
Display
L1
L2
DIGITAL / ANALOG MODES AT A GLANCE
ANALOG
LED
Reverts back to default (Digital Mode)
Power Up
Default
ANALOG
ANALOG
x 1
x 2
MODE
ANALOG
Analog
Mode LED
Axis Lock Dials (2)
D-PAD
On D-PadDIGITAL
On
LEFT
ANALOG
STICK
Analog
Game
Buttons (4)
Analog Joysticks (2)
(Right stick also used for
selecting/setting LCD
options in Setup Mode)
ANALOG
Stick
ANALOG
SETUP
RIGHT
STICK
Analog
Stick
1. A LOOK AT THE BASICS
Congratulations on your purchase of Saitek’s exciting and innovative PX5000 gamepad!
Besides bringing you unprecedented macro programming functions via a large LCD display,
this fully analog gamepad will also provide precise and fluid game play in any situation! The
PX5000 is compatible with the Sony PlayStation®2/PS one™/PlayStation® line of video game
consoles. As shown under
4 analog triggers, an analog D-Pad, and 2 analog mini-joysticks. Game compatibility is
assured with your choice of Digital or Analog Modes, and you can easily add extra speed and
power to the buttons of your choice by activating Turbo Mode. You’ll benefit greatly from the
unique Macro Mode feature, which can be used to program, store and retrieve a number of
personalized macro sequences, instantly accessible at any time during your game! What’s
more all your personalized macro sequences can be saved on the PX5000’s built-in memory,
even when you have disconnected the pad. In addition, the handy axis lock function allows
you to lock both joysticks separately, for even greater control over game play in special situations. Saitek’s noted DoubleShock 2 vibration effects provide all the realism you’re looking for,
with twin motors integrated into both sides of the PX5000. These motors, automatically activated in games supporting the vibration feature, offer feedback that varies from a slight jolt to
full force!
Features and Controls,
the PX5000 boasts 4 analog action buttons,
2. DIGITAL VS. ANALOG MODE
Your PX5000 gamepad offers a choice between Digital and Analog Modes, allowing you to
switch between the two for various types of games. The pad defaults to Digital Mode on power
up. To switch over to Analog Mode at any time, simply press ANALOG. Whenever Analog
Mode is active, the Analog Mode LED will turn on. Refer to the Digital/Analog Modes Chart for
a summary of the settings.
overriding any manual mode selection. Check your game’s documentation for details.
• Using the PX5000 in Digital Mode:
In Digital Mode, the PX5000 acts like a standard PlayStation®2/PS one™/PlayStation®
gamepad. However, unlike most other gamepads, the PX5000 analog sticks also function
in Digital Mode! As noted in the chart, Digital Mode causes the left analog stick to emulate
the D-Pad, and the right analog stick to emulate the [, }, ], and { buttons.
Note that some games will select the mode automatically, basically
ENGLISH
AN OVERVIEW OF THE LCD SYMBOLS
1. L1 and L2 Buttons
2. D-Pad Directional Indicators
3. Turbo Mode, Setup Mode, and
Macro Mode Indicators
4. Macro Group Numbers
5. Mode Display/Editing Area
6. R1 and R2 Buttons
7. [, }, ], and { Buttons
8. Duration Indicator Bars
9. Directional Arrows
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• Using the PX5000 in Analog Mode:
In Analog Mode, your gamepad features all the standard
digital functions, along with the activation of the dual
analog sticks. This combination is perfect for games
requiring a high level of control, since the pressuresensitive analog sticks offer increased precision and
performance. The action buttons and the D-Pad also
react to the amount of pressure applied, giving you the
ultimate in control! For superior response in your driving
and flying games, or any game where accuracy is
essential, we recommend using Analog Mode. To take
full advantage of the analog features, look for games
with the
Analog Controller Compatible
label!
3. A GUIDE TO USING SETUP MODE
Setup Mode provides access to some of the PX5000
gamepad’s most unique features: Macro Mode, T urbo
Mode, and Rename Mode! To program or edit information in
any of these modes, you must always start out by pressing
SETUP to enter Setup Mode. The display will show
SETUP,
HINTS AND TIPS
FOR LCD NAVIGATION!
• Always use the right-hand
joystick to select modes and
edit settings in
Setup Mode.
• Not sure which
way to move
your joystick
while editing?
Take a look at the directional
arrows at the bottom right of
the display—they’ll indicate
your current joystick movement options!
• Whenever you press an action
button, whether in Setup Mode
or during game play, the symbol for that button will appear
in the display.
along with the first menu option, Â. Pull the right-hand joystick down repeatedly to cycle
through the other menu options: ˇ, ‰, and then back to Â. Check out the
rest of this section for complete details on using these extraordinary modes!
Before you go on to learn about Setup Mode, however, an important note regarding your
gamepad’s memory capabilities.
The PX5000 will retain your programmed information even
when it has been unplugged from your video game console—so your own personal names,
settings, and macros will always be instantly available, whenever you use the gamepad! As
you are using Setup Mode, you’ll notice that the display will often show UPDATING! after you
enter and confirm settings. A word of caution:
while information is being updated (i.e., while
Never turn off or unplug your game console
UPDATING!
is being displayed).
If the PX5000
loses power while updating, memory corruption can result. If this occurs, you’ll need to reset
the gamepad by erasing its memory, as described in Section 5.
3.1 RENAME MODE: PERSONALIZE YOUR PX5000!
Your PX5000 gamepad allows personalization with any name, up to 6 characters. Follow
these steps to change the User Name in the display:
a. After pressing SETUP to enter Setup Mode, move the right joystick down until the
‰ menu option is displayed.
b. Press the MACRO button to enter Rename Mode, and the display will show the current
User Name.
c. The flashing cursor always indicates the character which can be changed. To edit the
User Name, move the right joystick up to go forwards in the alphabet, and down to go
backwards. After selecting the first letter, move the stick to the right to put the flashing
cursor in position to select the next letter. Note that numbers, spaces, and some punctua-
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