Genius TWINWHEEL Owner's manual

Brand: Genius

Model: TWINWHEEL

Type: Owner's manual

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How to use the manual?

The game controller is compatible with PC, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®.

For PC users, please refer to the section A of “Installation for PC system”.

For PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®, please refer to the section B of “Installation for

PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®”.

A. Installation for PC system

1. Make sure you turn your computer on.

2. Insert the driver’s disc into the CD-ROM drive,

and the setup program will start automatically. If

not, start the setup program manually by selecting

Start/Run and type in “E:\setup” (Where “E:”

represents the location of the CD-ROM drive),

then press the Enter key.

(If you are using Windows 98, just follow the

instructions on the screen to finish the

installation)

3. Please follow the instructions on the screen to finish the driver installation. (Some

operating systems will install the DirectX program automatically first, so just follow the

instructions on the screen to finish the program installation.)

4. After the software installation is completed, you can plug the USB connector of the cable

to the USB port on your computer or to a USB Hub.

Note: Please power on your USB Hub after connecting this device, because it needs at

least 500mA to operate vibration motors.

5. Click Start / Settings / Control Panel and double click on the “Game controller” or

“Gaming Options” icon.

6. Attach the racing wheelbase to a sturdy tabletop, or a similar surface. Then use the suction

cups on the wheelbase and the C-clamps to secure the wheel to the tabletop.

7. Place the pedals on the floor in a convenient-to-reach location and not on an easy-to-slip

surface.

8. Plug the pedal’s connector (RJ-11) to the steering wheel.

9. In the “Game controller” or “Gaming Options” screen, you can calibrate and test your

game controller before you play any game.

10. When you finish the calibration and test, you can now play any game.

Important:

1. The driver will work with the DirectX 7.0a or a newer version in PC system. Please check

the DirectX version on your system, and upgrade if necessary.

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2. The vibration effect occurs according to game software. For details, refer to the game

software manual.

B. Installation for PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®

1. Make sure you turn your game controller on.

2. Plug the PlayStation’s standard interface cable to the Play

Station.

3. When you finish the connection, you can now play any

game.

4. The game controller’s function is according to the game

software you are using. For details, refer to the game

software manual.

PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® Function

1. Analog Mode: When the controller is in analog mode,

the following buttons and sticks may be operated in

analog fashion depending on the features supported by

the software title. Refer to the game software manual

for details. PlayStation®2 format software

Directional buttons / ╳, ○, □, △ buttons/ L1, R1,

L2, R2, L3, R3 buttons.

2. Digital Mode: When the controller is in digital mode, all function buttons are operated

digitally.

3. Vibration function：The vibration function can be set to ON or OFF on the software option

screen when the software supports.

4. You can switch to the appropriate mode for use. But some software makes this

adjustment automatically. In such cases, the software overrides the A/D mode

button. For details, refer to the game software manual.

LED Indicator:

LED signal is compatible with PC, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® system.

1. Analog, Digital and Car Mode:

The game device has Analog/Digital/Car. You can switch to the appropriate mode for use.

Condition Analog Mode Digital Mode Car Mode

LED Indicator Red Light Green Light Orange Light

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Basic button function setting:

1. Play Station and PC function comparison chart

Play Station PC

Key Digital Analog Car Digital Analog

1 X X I 1 1

2 □ □ II 3 3

3 ○ ○ A 2 2

4 △ △ B 4 4

5 L1 L1 L 5 5

6 L2 L2 L 7 7

7 R1 R1 R 6 6

8 R2 R2 R 8 8

9 Select Select Null 9 9

10 Start Start Start 10 10

11 Null L3 Null 11 11

12 Null R3 Null 12 12

D-Pad D-Pad D-Pad D-Pad X,Y-Axis POV HAT

Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode

Steering X-Axis

Left / Right X-Axis X-Axis X-Axis X-Axis

Pedal_L Y-Axis/Down Y-Axis/Down II Y-Axis/Down Y-Axis/Down

Pedal_R Y-Axis/Up Y-Axis/Up I Y-Axis/Up Y-Axis/Up

2. Program function setting:

In some games, the foot pedals will not be activated automatically. If you want to use the

pedals instead of the analog function buttons on the Twin Wheel, please follow these

steps below:

Press the Program button and the LED will be lit.

Then push down one of the two pedals (should push it down over 10 degrees), at the same

time, press one of the Analog buttons that you wish to set up. (╳, ○, □,△, L1, L2, L3,

R1, R2, R3). Then press the Program button again to complete the set up. Use the same

steps to set up the other pedal.

Note1:The Program function only can be activated under Digital & Analog modes. Under

Car mode, the Program function will not be activated.)

Note2: To terminate the programmed functions, unplug the wheel’s cable and re-plug it to

the PS2 console, and the programmed function will be reset.

Genius TWINWHEEL Owner's manual

Genius TWINWHEEL Owner's manual

Genius TWINWHEEL Owner's manual

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