Page 1 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelSTR-RACEFORCE USB interface steering wheel with vibrationPage 2 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelDisclaimer We spared no efforts to make sure that the information in this manual is correct and complete. However no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions. Gembird Electronics reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or translated in any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Gembird Electronics Ltd. Gembird Electronics makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the product, the software, personal computers or peripheral devices.Important notice: Please, make sure you read and follow the installation procedure described below before attempting to use the product.Gembird is a registered trademark of Gembird Europe. RaceForce is a trademark of Gembird Electronics Ltd. Other names or products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.Copyright 1997-2006 Gembird Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved.Page 3 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelIntroductionThank you for buying our steering wheel! This manual will help you install it properly. The RaceForce is a USB interface steering wheel specially designed for PC and compatible with virtually all game software. The RaceForce has a built-in dual vibration motor which makes it possible to provide a vibration feedback controlled by software (the game should be able to support vibration) with all sorts of various realistic vibration effects. The stylish ergonomic shape of the RaceForce is designed to let you tirelessly enjoy the game for long hours. Featureso180 degree free rotationoChoice of gas and brake hand paddles or foot pedalsoSpecial anti-skid designoSoft rubber for optimal gripoDigital/Analog mode choiceo10 function buttons and 4 direction HAT switchoUSB interfaceoCables of the steering wheel and of the foot pedals are 2.0m and 1.6m long respectivelyoOperating current 170mASystem requirementsoOne free USB portoWindows 98/ME/2000/XPoDirectX v.7.0 and higherSTR-RACEFORCE User manualPage 4 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelSTR-RACEFORCE buttons and controls definitionSoftware installation under Windows 98/ME/2000/WinXP1. Insert CD with software into your computer CD(DVD)-ROM drive. Setup software should start automatically (if by any reason it does not start, launch “Setup” from your CD). Continue the installation until it is finished (it might take some time).2. Insert the steering wheel into your PC USB port. PC will recognize the steering wheel as “LS-USBMX1/2/3 Steering Wheel W/Vibration”.RaceForce steering wheel test and calibration1. Steering wheel testChoose StartControl PanelGame Controllers (“Gaming options” under some Windows). elect the RaceForce steering wheel from the list and choose “Properties” button to enter the Function Test page: a) Steering wheel and foot pedal testingTurn the steering wheel left and right you should see the movement along the X axisUse Accelerator and Brake to you should see the movement along the X axisIf the “+” cursor is not in the center of “X/Y axis”, please use “Calibration” page to calibrate it (see below).b) Press each of the 10 steering wheel buttons in turn, make sure the corresponding button Page 5 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelon the test page is highlighted.c) D-Pads testDigital mode (LED is Green): Press the direction pads UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and 4x45 angles (45, 135, 225, 315) - you should see all 8 directions shown in the Axis information (X/Y axis) on the Test page.Analog mode (LED is Red): Press the direction pads UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and 4x45 angles (45, 135, 225, 315) - you should see all 8 directions shown in the POV information on the Test Page.2. Calibration of Axis.Under the analog mode you can use calibration to make sure the cursor is in the center position. To calibrate first press “Default”, then ”Set” button.3. Vibration test page.Under the analog mode move the Left Rocker on your steering wheel to the left and to the right, the left motor should vibrate. Move the Left Rocker up and down, the right motor should vibrate.Note: The vibration intensity can be changed by adjusting the “Vibration Strength”.Page 6 of 6USB interface vibration feedback steering wheelTroubleshootingProblem descriptionProposed solutionThe hardware does not work after the installation a)Check the connection with the PC USB port b)Go to Control panel - System - Hardware tab - Device manager. Check the setting “Game Port Controller” of your device, it should be “Confirmation”, and the setting “ID” should be “1”. Check the converter I/O settings and ma