FANATEC CSL Elite Racing Wheel User manual

Manual

US

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To get the most out of your CSL Elite Racing Wheel, please read this manual

before use. It contains important health and safety information and should be

retained for future reference.

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INDEX

1. General ............................................................................................................... 5-6

2. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 7

3. Compatibility ....................................................................................................... 7

4. Plug & Play .......................................................................................................... 8-9

5. Preparation ......................................................................................................... 10-11

4.1 Package contents ........................................................................................ 10-11

6. Assembly ............................................................................................................. 12-18

6.1 Plan your conguration .............................................................................. 12

6.2 Mounting the CSL Elite Racing Wheel using the table clamp ................. 12-13

6.3 Hardmounting the CSL Elite Racing Wheel ............................................... 14

6.4 Attaching the CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version) ......................... 15

6.5 Connections ................................................................................................. 16-17

6.7 Drilling Template .......................................................................................... 17

7. Functions & Features ......................................................................................... 19-32

7.1 Firmware and driver update ........................................................................ 19-27

7.2 Start-Up procedure ...................................................................................... 27-28

7.3 Tuning menu ................................................................................................. 28-31

7.4 Revolution Lights (RevLEDs) ..................................................................... 31-32

7.5 Cooling system ............................................................................................ 32

8. Electronic operation ........................................................................................... 33-35

8.1 Hotkeys ......................................................................................................... 33-35

9. Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 36

10. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 36-37

11. Serial number ..................................................................................................... 38

12. Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 38

13. Ecology Advice .................................................................................................. 39

14. FCC Compliance ................................................................................................ 39

15. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 40

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WARNING! Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual im-

ages, including ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have

no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these „pho-

tosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety

of symptoms, including light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking

of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also

cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking

nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these

symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms – children

and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions:

• Sit farther from the TV screen.

• Use a smaller TV screen.

• Play in a well-lit room.

• Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before play-

ing.

WARNING! Musculoskeletal disorders

Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or other electronic input devices may be linked to seri-

ous injuries or disorders. When playing video games, as with many activities, you may experience

occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However,

if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,

tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS.

PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you

are not playing a video game. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and some-

times permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels,

and other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syn-

drome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes, and other conditions.

While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general

agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence, including medical and physical

conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and

uses their body during work and other activities (including playing a video game). Some studies

suggest that the amount of time a person performs an activity may also be a factor. If you have

questions about how your own lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical condition may be related

to MSDs, see a qualied health professional.

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ATTENTION

• The device must not be exposed to rain or humidity in order to avoid risk of re and or electric

shock.

• Operating room temperature: 59°F - 95°F

•

The recommended operation time of the wheel with continuous force feedback activity is 1 hour.

Let the wheel cool down for a few minutes before you continue.

• Excessive use may cause health risks. Take a break of 5 minutes every 20 minutes, and do not

drive for more than 2 hours per day.

• Utilization of the vibration and Force Feedback function may cause damage to your health.

• Not intended for children under the age of 6 years old. Contains small pieces which pose a

choking hazard!

• Do not open the casing of the device.

• This device contains components that cannot be repaired by the user, opening will void the

warranty.

WARNING! Electrical Safety

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel must be connected to an appropriate power source:

•

Use only the power supply and power cord that came with your CSL Elite Racing Wheel.

Replacements may only be issued from an authorized repair center.

• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage

and frequency appear acceptable. Only use AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.

• To avoid damage, do not expose your CSL Elite Racing Wheel to sources of heat.

• When connecting and / or disconnecting any steering wheel to / from CSL Elite Racing Wheel

take care of the pins inside the quick release.

• Only use Fanatec

®

steering wheels with the CSL Elite Racing Wheel base.

• Do not try to use the CSL Elite Racing Wheel with an external power source different from the

power supply packaged with the CSL Elite Racing Wheel or received from authorized repair

center.

• Unplug the power cord of your CSL Elite Racing Wheel during storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

• If the CSL Elite Racing Wheel becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and

contact Fanatec

®

Customer Support.

GENERAL

1

6

GENERAL NOTES

•

PC is mandatory to perform rmware updates! We recommend to use always the latest rmware

but the CSL Elite Racing Wheel is fully workable out-of-box and compatible with existing

peripheral devices [per September 2017].

• All specications in this document are subject to change. The CSL Elite Racing Wheel rmware

and/or PC driver may be updated to implement new features or general improvements.

•

This product contains the CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version), all other Fanatec

®

steering wheels which might be mentioned in this manual are not included within the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel package and sold separately. You can obtain them from the Fanatec webshop:

https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/

•

Additional peripheral devices like shifters, pedals, LED displays and others which

might be mentioned in this manual are not included within the CSL Elite Racing Wheel

package and are sold separately. You can obtain them from the Fanatec Webshop:

https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/

•

This manual discusses assembly, connections, and functions related to Fanatec

®

steering

wheels and other additional devices (e.g. PlayStation®4 and PC’s.) This is not a replacement

manual for the other corresponding products! Read the quick guides or user manuals for the

other products as well!

•

The warranty does not include defects that are due to commercial use of the product. See

chapter “Warranty” at the end of this user manual as well as the terms & conditions at

www.fanatec.com for more details.

• Manufactured & distributed under license from Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

•

”PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive

Entertainment Inc.

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INTRODUCTION

COMPATIBILITY

You have purchased an innovative product which will redene your driving ex-

perience on PlayStation®4. The CSL Elite Racing Wheel provides high steering

accuracy, strong force feedback, smooth belt drive operation and 1080°’s of

rotation angle.

The steering wheel also offers some innovations you’ve never seen before,

such as interchangeable button caps. The original PlayStation

®4 button caps

can be replaced with the included racing style button caps. The shifter paddles

offer a high quality haptic feedback/click. The dark grey leather rim grip with

the blue stitching provides a ne nish and comfortable feeling in the driver’s

hands.

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel (CSL E RW PS4) can be used with a wide range

of CSL and ClubSport series steering wheels. Preference will depend on your

personal driving style – it is simply your choice! Additional peripheral devices

from Fanatec

®

such as pedals, shifters and handbrake are fully compatible with

the CSL Elite Racing Wheel. You can obtain them from the Fanatec webshop:

https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel can be used on PlayStation

®4 and PC*.

IMPORTANT: We recommend to use always the latest rmware but

the CSL Elite Racing Wheel is fully workable out-of-box and compatible

with existing peripheral devices [per September 2017]. Therefore a PC is

mandatory! See chapter ‘Firmware and driver update’ for more details!

2

3

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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PLUG & PLAY

4

This chapter shows just a quick plug & play guide and is not a replacement for

the chapters afterwards, we recommend to read the later chapters to achieve

the best user experience and get your probably upcoming questions answered.

Especially refer to chapter 10 ‘Troubleshooting’ to get quick help if needed.

Slide CSL Elite Steering Wheel onto

wheel base axle. Turn the steering wheel

top side down, insert the xation screw

and tighten the clamp mechanism.

Mount the table clamp to the base

bottom side and clamp the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel to your table.

Connect your peripheral devices to the corresponding port at the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel back side.

Also connect the PS4

TM

system or your PC* to

the USB port and plug in

the power supply.

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Power on the CSL Elite Racing Wheel and wait until

calibration run is is completed.

Switch to the mode you want to use by pressing the

mode button:

• Blue indicates „PlayStation

®4 mode“

• Red indicates „PC* mode“

• Purple indicates „ClubSport Wheel Base V2

compatibility mode“

Mode

LED

For use on PS4

TM

systems please press the PS button at the beginning to

connect the wheel to the active user prole. The PlayStation®4 will display a

system notication on your screen.

Your setup is ready to use now. If you have difculties please check the follow-

ing chapters of this user manual, there are much more detailed descriptions for

each of the above steps.

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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PREPARATION

4.1 Package contents

5

CSL Elite Wheel Base (PS4

TM

version)

Table clamp screw with handle

Table clamp

Power supply

Power supply unit

USB connection cable with straight plug

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O-Ring (O1)

Allen key 5 mm

Fixation screw M6 x 18 mm

Black washers

Racing style button caps for

CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version)

PS4™ button caps for (optional)

ClubSport steering wheels

CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version)

Quick Guide

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ASSEMBLY

6.1 Plan your conguration

To operate the CSL Elite Racing Wheel plug your steering wheel onto the quick

release of the CSL Elite Wheel Base (PS4

TM

version) and get started. Connect

the CSL Elite Racing Wheel to your PlayStation®4 system or PC* by using the

USB cable.

Please check the ‘Connections’ chapter to see which kind of peripheral devices

must be connected to which socket at the CSL Elite Racing Wheel. All devices

have to be connected to the CSL Elite Racing Wheel before powering ON to

allow proper detection and operation.

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

6.2 Mounting the CSL Elite Racing Wheel using the table clamp

Insert the threaded rod with handles into the table clamp.

6

Turn the table clamp screw into the bottom

center of the CSL Elite Racing Wheel.

13

Slide the CSL Elite Racing Wheel onto table plate un-

til the limiter blocks stop sliding at edge of table, table

clamp has to be below table top.

Tighten the table clamp by turning the table clamp

screw. Ensure that the table clamp’s feet remain well

aligned with the bottom of the table plate.

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6.3 Hardmounting the CSL Elite Racing Wheel

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel offers a three-point hardmount location on the

bottom side of the CSL Elite Wheel Base (see the right hand side picture

below.) To hardmount the wheel base, rst disassemble the two blocks from

the bottom side with a 3mm Allen key (not included), see highlighted on the left

hand picture below:

IMPORTANT: Use only good quality M6 screws. Choose the screw

length so that the thread does not reach more than 16 mm into the wheel

base. Always use all three hardmount points, this allows a proper and

stable installation and avoids damage!

Table

max 16mm

X

To hardmount the CSL Elite Racing Wheel to a table or rig by screws please

nd the printable drilling template in the download area of our website

www.fanatec.com.

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Slide CSL Elite Steering Wheel

onto wheel base axle.

Turn the CSL Elite Steering

Wheel top side down to see the bottom side of the clamp ring to follow next

step below.

Push CSL Elite Wheel Base until the screw hole

matches with hole on CSL Elite Racing Wheel axle.

Align CSL Elite Wheel Base.

6.4 Attaching the CSL Elite Steering Wheel

Use clamp ring screw (M6 x 18mm at head)

and Allen key from box contents.

Turn in screw to x clamp ring mechanism, use only the

Allen key which comes with the CSL Elite Racing Wheel!

IMPORTANT: Tighten only by using the short lever of Allen key!

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IMPORTANT: Use only the connection cables which are packaged

with the peripheral devices! Peripheral devices are not included and sold

separately!

6.5 Connections

To connect additional peripheral devices like shifters,

pedals or handbrake to the CSL Elite Racing Wheel

there is a row of connector sockets at the lower back-

side of the CSL Elite Racing Wheel:

6.5.1 USB

The USB port is used to connect the CSL Elite Racing Wheel to PlayStation®4

or other platforms*.

IMPORTANT: Use compatible USB cables (certied to comply with

USB 2.0 standard and with a straight plug) to avoid damage and/or

malfunction!

6.5.2 SHIFTER1

The SHIFTER1 port is used to connect H-pattern shifters to the CSL Elite Racing

Wheel (e.g. the ClubSport Shifter or the ClubSport Shifter SQ in H-pattern

mode.) Sequential shifters can also be connected to this port. Note: Sequential

shifters connected to this port can be mapped identically to the shifter paddles

at the CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version) or any other Fanatec

®

steering

wheels by PC* driver settings (see chapter ‘PC* driver’ of this user manual).

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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6.5.3 SHIFTER2

The SHIFTER2 port is used to connect sequential shifters to the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel (e.g. the ClubSport Shifter SQ in SQ mode or the ClubSport

Static Shifter Paddles.) Note: Sequential shifters connected to this port can

be mapped identically to the shifter paddles at the CSL Elite Steering Wheel

(PS4

TM

version) or any other Fanatec

®

steering wheels by PC* driver settings

(see chapter ‘PC* driver’ of this user manual).

Attention: H-pattern shifters will not work on SHIFTER2 port!

6.5.4 PEDAL

The PEDAL port is used to connect pedals to the CSL Elite Racing Wheel (e.g.

the CSL Elite Pedals and CSL Elite Pedals LC.)

6.5.5 HANDBRAKE

The HANDBRAKE port is used to connect an analog handbrake device to the

CSL Elite Racing Wheel.

5.5.6 POWER

The POWER connector is used to connect the power supply to the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel.

IMPORTANT: Please use only the power supply and power cord that

came with your CSL Elite Racing Wheel. Replacements may only be

issued from an authorized repair center. See ‘Electrical Safety’ in Chapter

1 ‘General’ for more details!

6.7 Drilling Template

Please download and print the drilling template for hardmounting the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel from the download area of our website www.fanatec.com.

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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The CSL Elite Racing Wheel supports a variety of different CSL and ClubSport

series steering wheels and other peripheral devices like shifters, pedals and

handbrakes. You can obtain these add-on products from the Fanatec webshop:

https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/

Here are some examples:

• ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR

• ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula Carbon

• ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula Black

• ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2

• CSL Elite Pedals

• CSL Elite Pedals LC

• ClubSport Pedals V3

• ClubSport Pedals V3 inverted

• ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5

• ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles

Note: The ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles require to put the black

washers from the CSL Elite Racing Wheel box contents between wheel

base frontplate and the shifter baseplate.

For detailed information about the assembly of other peripheral devices

please read the corresponding user manual and/or quickguide.

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IMPORTANT: PC is mandatory to perform rmware updates!

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel rmware provides the wheel functionality, denes

the compatibility and handles the communication between the device to

PlayStation

®4 or PC* as well as to other peripheral devices like shifters and

pedals.

7.1 Firmware and driver update

The rmware and the PC* driver can be updated to newer versions from

Fanatec

®

(www.fanatec.com/support).

The CSL Elite Racing Wheel is fully workable out-of-box and compatible with

existing peripheral devices [per September 2017]. Nevertheless we recommend

to always use the latest rmware as these updates may include bug xes or

introduction of new features and compatibilities.

You also have to use the latest PC* driver version in order to use the CSL Elite

Racing Wheel on a PC*.

Run the downloaded le(s) and follow the instructions shown on the screen.

See more detailed description later in this user manual chapter.

7.1.1 PC* driver

The PC* driver is a very helpful tool as it

can assist the user to do functional tests,

adjustments and update procedure on the

CSL Elite Racing Wheel.

When you start the driver this window as

shown on the right hand side will appear

and show all connected USB devices:

Double-click the CSL Elite Racing Wheel

PlayStation

®4 to go ahead and see the

complete menu.

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

7

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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The next appearing menu ‘function test’ will display the attached Fanatec

®

Steering Wheel. In this example a CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4

TM

version) is

shown below:

This window provides a lot of diagnostic information and gives the option to test

the hardware and peripherals:

Indicator bar shows the current steering wheel

position, the upper box shows the position in

digits, the lower box shows the position as an

angle (positive and negative angle related to

the calibrated wheel center position).

The button ‘display test’ activates a signal ow on the LED display of the at-

tached Fanatec

®

steering wheel and activates all LED display segments so you

can check if all LED display segments work properly.

The button ‘FFB test’ starts a force feedback test and activates the motor of the

CSL Elite Racing Wheel to check proper functionality.

The button ‘Wheel Base RevLEDs test’ starts a signal ow on the LED bar on

the upper frontside of the CSL Elite Wheel Base and activates them to test

proper functionality of each single LED.

*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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