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FORMULA 1 RACE MASTER
User manual
Version 1.0
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Table of Cont e nt s
1. Introduction.........................................................................2
2. Maintenance and Safety.....................................................2
3. Installation.......................................................................... 3
3.1 Connecti o n..................................................................... 3
3.2 Adjusting Windows 95.................................................... 4
3.3 Use with Windows 3.1x and DOS................................... 5
3.4 Setting switches.............................................................. 5
4. Troublesh ooting................................................................. 6
5. Specifications..................................................................... 7
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1. Introduction
This manual describes the installation and use of the Formula 1 Race Master. No
special knowledge is required for installation.
The illustrations in this manual may diff er from what appears on your screen. In the
event of any confusion, consult the manual of t he Windows version you are using.
Conventions in this manual:
<key> Here you press a key. The name of the key will appear between the
brackets.
“System” This is a specific term used in a program; e.g., a term used in
Windows.
Additional i nf or mation will be shown as follows:
Note: Turn off the computer bef or e connect ing the steering wheel.
2. Maintenance and Safety
Read the following instructions car efull y before using the Form ula 1 Race Master:
1. The Formula 1 Race Master does not require any special maintenance. Use a
light, slightly-dam p and sof t cloth to clean the steering wheel.
2. Do not use any harsh agents such as gasoline or turpentine when cleaning as
they may harm the material.
3. Never submerge the device in fluid. This can be dangerous and can damage t he
product.
4. Do not use this device in the proximity of water.
5. Make sure that nothing rests on the power cord. Do not put this device in a
place where the cord can wear or be damaged as a result of traffic.
6. Do not try and repair this device yourself. If you open the device you might
come into contact with live components. This device may be maintai ned only by
specially trained personnel.
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7. Have the device repaired by qualified personnel when:
a) t he cord or plug is damaged or worn
b) f luid has penetrated the device
c) the device has come into contact with rain or water
d) t he device does not work in a normal fashion
e) t he device has fallen or the casing is damaged
f) the device performs considerably worse than usual.
3. Installation
3.1 Connection
Figure 1: Formula 1 Race Master Connection
A Plug for pedals G Firing button 1
B Pedals connection H Firing button 2
C Steering wheel connection I Firing button 4
D Brake pedal J Acceleration shift
E Gas pedal K Mode switch
F Fir ing button 3
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Secure the Formula 1 Race Master to a flat, stur dy tabl e using the sucti on cups
and/or clam ps.
3. Insert the plug of the steering wheel (C) into the connection of the pedals (A).
4. Insert the plug of the pedals (B) into the game port of your computer.
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3.2 Adjusting Windows 95
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Click on the “Start” butt on on the task bar.
3. Go to “Settings”.
4. Click on “Control Panel” (see Figure 2). A screen appears as illustrated in Figure
3.
Figure 2: Displaying the Control Panel
5. Double-click on the “Joystick” i con.
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Figure 3: The Control Panel i n Windows 95
6. Select “Joystick 1” under “Current Joystick”.
7. Select “2-axis, 4 button j oystick” under “Joystick selection”.
8. Click on “Calibrate” and follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Click on “Test” to test the Formul a 1 Race Master. Follow these steps again if t he
Formula 1 Race Master does not work properly, or consult the chapter
“Troubleshooting”.
10. Your Formula 1 Race Master has now been installed.
3.3 Use with Windows 3.1x and DOS
You do not have to install the Form ula 1 Race Master under W indows 3. 1x or DOS.
Your Formula 1 Race Master will be ready for immediate use after you hook it up and
turn on your computer.
It is possible that you will have to calibrate the Formula 1 Race Master in a game.
Consult the manual of t he gam e if such is the case.
3.4 Setting switches
The optimal switch setting for games is displayed in the table below:.
Switch K
Race games gas and brakes
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Flight
simulator
games
throttle only
Most games will operate under these settings. If a game does not work, consult the
game’s manual, t aki ng t he scheme above into consideration.
4. Troubl e shooting
Problem Cause Possible solution
The Formula 1 Race
Master does not
work.
The Formula 1 Race
Master has not been
correctly connected.
Check whether the
Formula 1 Race Master
has been connected
correctly to the game
port of your computer.
Check whether the
steering wheel is wel l
connected to the pedals.
Under DOS: The
Formula 1 Race
Master has not been
set in the game.
Set the steering w heel in
the game. Consult the
game’s manual for
instructions on how to
do this.
Under Windows 95:
The s teering w heel
has not been
installed.
Check the joystick
setting in the control
panel as to whether a
“2-axis, 4 button
joystick” has been
installed. Set the
joystick in the game.
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Problem Cause Possible solution
You do not drive or
fly straight when the
steering wheel or
pedals are
unmanned.
The s teering w heel
has not been
calibrated.
Calibrate the Formula 1
Race Master.
Contact your dealer if problems continue to persist. You can also search for a
solution or fill in a Support Contact Form on the Trust Internet site (www.trustsite.com). Contacting the Trust helpdesk is another option. Have the item number
close at hand when consulting with the helpdesk.
5. Specifications
• Multi-functional steering wheel with four firi ng but t ons
• Gas and brake pedals
• Acceleration shift
• Sturdy build for long life span
• Suction cups and clamps for firm assem bly
• Compatible with st andar d j oyst icks
• Auto centring function
• Fully DOS and Windows 3.1x, 95 and 98 compatible
• Colour: Trust-gr ey
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