1. A LOOK AT THE BASICS Congratulations on your purchase of Saitek’s RX500 Racing Wheel, a new and exciting product that will change the way you view racing games! The RX500’s full analog buttons provide the smoothest, most precise drive ever, and its analog gas and brake pedals offer realistic and extremely accurate speed controls. The pedals also feature an extended foot rest for total driving comfort, allowing you to rest your entire foot on the non-slip base. In addition, the extra-long cable gives you lots of room to play! The RX500 was designed for the Sony PlayStation®2 video game console, but it’s also ENGLISH compatible with the PS oneª and PlayStation¨. As shown under Features and Controls, the RX500 boasts 8 buttons, 2 Formula-1 style shifters, and an analog D-Pad, all conveniently located on the wheel for easy access. In addition, the DoubleShock 2 rumble effect provides great sensory feedback—you’ll think you’re actually out on the road! Ergonomically styled, with a wide turning angle and a natural self-centering system, the RX500 also offers a sturdy clamp 1 that attaches the wheel unit to desks or tables from /2 to 2 inches (1 to 5 cm) thick. Or, you can

DIGITAL Mode MODE SELECTION: AN OVERVIEW! (back) L1 R1 (back) The RX500 powers up in Digital Mode. Press MODE to cycle through the other modes: L3 R3 SELECT START ¥ DIGITAL Mode (default) ...... LED off L2 R2 ¥ DUAL SHOCK II Mode* ...... LED on ✖ ¥ NEGCON Mode* ...... LED flashing L3 & R3 not function in this mode D-PadD-Pad *Hold down START and press to switch between the Normal/Extended options. Steering: Left/Right

DUAL SHOCK II Mode (Normal) NEGCON Mode (Normal)

(back) L1 R1 (back) (back) LR (back) B A

L3 R3 L3 R3 SELECT START START START D-Pad up L2 R2 D-Pad down (Shift up) ✖ (Shift I down) L3 & R3 not Steering: Left/Right D-Pad function in this mode D-PadD-Pad (Left Stick - standard Sony Dual Shock II pad) Steering: Left/Right II

DUAL SHOCK II Mode (Extended) NEGCON Mode (Extended)

(back) L1 R1 (back) (back) L R (back) B A

L3 R3 L3 R3 SELECT START START START D-Pad up L2 R2 D-Pad (Shift up) Right down stick (Shift down) II up L3 & R3 not Steering: Left/Right D-Pad function in this mode D-Pad (Left Stick - standard Sony Right I Dual Shock II pad) stick down Steering: Left/Right

1 use the same clamp to attach your wheel to the add-on piece for convenient and comfortable laptop play! PLAY IT SAFE! Whether you’re in the middle of an exciting race or simply out for 2. SELECT A MODE AND PLAY! a drive, remem- Before playing a game, you’ll want to configure the wheel ber that it’s im- to fit the needs of that particular game! Since many of portant to be today’s games use different default buttons for the same aware of how functions, we’ve included several selectable configuration you are sitting and how you’re gripping the settings so that your RX500 will cover all the possibilities! wheel! With both desktop and First, locate the MODE button on the front of the wheel. laptop play, try not to stay in the Next, consult the Mode Selection Diagrams to choose the same position for too long, and configuration settings that best match your current game, be sure to take breaks now and and activate one of the following modes. then. Be smart—don’t take a DIGITAL MODE: chance on straining your wrists, ¥ Your RX500 Wheel defaults to Digital Mode when first hands, or fingers! Plus, a word powered up (the Mode LED is turned off). of caution: If you have strained DUAL SHOCK II MODE: muscles, broken bones, or joint problems in your fingers, hands, ¥ Press MODE once, and the Mode LED will turn on to or arms, do not use the wheel indicate Dual Shock II Mode. with any games that support the For Extended Dual Shock II Mode, hold down START vibration feature. and press . NEGCON MODE: ¥ Press MODE again, and the Mode LED will start flashing to indicate Negcon Mode. For Extended Negcon Mode, hold down START and press . Pressing MODE a third time will return you to Digital Mode, with the LED off again. After you’ve set up your RX500 as described under Getting Connected, and selected your mode as noted above, you’re ready to go!

3. HAVE QUESTIONS? HERE’S SOME HELP! a. My RX500 isn’t functioning correctly. What’s wrong? ¥ Check the cable connections. Turn off the PlayStation¨2/PS oneª/PlayStation¨ and unplug the wheel from the controller port. Then plug it back in, making certain that the connection is snug. Disconnect the pedal unit and reconnect it, ensuring that the phone jack snaps into place. ¥ Check to see that your console’s power cord is plugged in snugly, both into the unit itself and into the wall. Consult your PlayStation¨2/PS oneª/PlayStation¨ manual for console troubleshooting. ¥ Switch your game console off, and turn it back on again. While doing this, be careful not to press any of the buttons or foot pedals, and make sure that the steering wheel is in the center position. b. I selected one of the modes, but the buttons aren’t responding as they should. ¥ Consult your game documentation. Make sure that you’ve selected the correct game settings and mode for that particular game. c. The gas and brake pedals don’t seem to be working. ¥ Check the pedal to wheel cable connection. Disconnect the pedal unit and reconnect it again. Make sure the phone jack is securely plugged in. ¥ Verify that you’ve selected the correct game setting and Normal/Extended mode for that particular game. d. I’d like to try the laptop play option. How do I attach the add-on piece to the wheel? ¥ It’s easy! Simply open the clamp wide enough to slide the laptop piece and wheel together, and then tighten the clamping mechanism onto the inside middle section of the laptop piece—exactly as if you were clamping the wheel to the edge of a desktop.

2 Be careful not to overtighten the clamp grip! e. The vibration feature isn’t working. Why? HERE’S A TIP! ¥ Not all games support this feature. Check your game To have the most fun with your documentation to see if the game supports the vibra- RX500, look for tion function. games that offer vibration effects! You’ll be amazed 4. IF YOU NEED MORE SUPPORT… at how real your

Give our website a visit at www.saitek.com. Besides driving experience becomes ENGLISH when you take advantage of this obtaining help with your technical questions, you’ll also find special feature! up-to-date news and product information, as well as listings of related links that are sure to interest you. And, while you’re there, why not explore our website a little further and check out all the other products Saitek has to offer, including a great variety of game controllers, chess computers, and other elec- tronic products—you might just come across something you’ve never seen before! If you need additional help with the setup or use of your RX500 Wheel, you can also obtain comprehensive product support by contacting your nearest Technical Support Center. You’ll find a complete listing of our worldwide affiliates on a separate sheet, included in the box with your RX500. We’ve provided everything you might need, including e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers. In order to deal with your problems as quickly as possible, we ask that you please follow these guidelines when contacting us: ¥ Have access to your Sony PlayStation¨2 /PS oneª/PlayStation¨ when you call! If you are experiencing problems with one particular game, try to have that game loaded. ¥ Provide us with other relevant information, such as the game’s manufacturer, the version number, etc. ¥ Describe the problem you are having and the events that led up to it, trying to be as pre- cise as possible. Remember—the better we can understand the problem, the faster we can find the solution!

PlayStation¨2/PS oneª/PlayStation¨ and Dual Shock are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. NEGCON is a registered trademark of .

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