UNIVERSAL CHALLENGE 5-IN-1 - Gaming accessory THRUSTMASTER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Racing Wheel with Pedal Set
Brand	Thrustmaster
Model	Universal Challenge 5-in-1
Compatibility	PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PC (Windows XP/Vista), Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Wii
Connectors	USB (PS3/PC), Gameport (PS2), NGC (Gamecube/Wii), pedal connector
Action Buttons	10 programmable buttons
Pedal Set	2 pedals (accelerator and brake), programmable
Vibration Motor	Yes, for PS2 and Gamecube
Programming Function	Built-in mapping via dedicated button
Wheel Sensitivity	2 modes: normal and high sensitivity
Indicator Light	Status indicator (on, flashing, off)
Mounting System	Manual clamping, suitable for tables and flat surfaces
Dimensions (approx)	28 cm (wheel diameter) x 28 cm (depth) x 28 cm (height)
Weight (approx)	Approximately 2 kg (wheel + pedal set)
Power Supply	Via console connector or USB
USB Cable Length	Approximately 1.8 m
Maintenance and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; do not use solvents
Safety	Do not connect the USB cable to Wii or PS2; avoid overtightening the clamp
Spare Parts	Pedal set, cables, mounting system: contact technical support
Repairability	2-year warranty; do not open the product
General Information	71-page user manual available for download

Frequently Asked Questions - UNIVERSAL CHALLENGE 5-IN-1 THRUSTMASTER

Which consoles are compatible with the Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 wheel?

The wheel is compatible with PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PC (Windows XP/Vista), Nintendo Gamecube, and Nintendo Wii. Use the appropriate connector (Gameport for PS2, USB for PS3/PC, NGC for Gamecube/Wii).

How to program buttons or pedals?

Press the MAPPING button (3) until the LED blinks slowly, then press the button to be programmed, finally the target button or pedal. The LED stays on to confirm. To clear, hold MAPPING for 2 seconds.

How to switch between wheel sensitivity modes?

Simultaneously press the D-Pad and both UP and DOWN levers (7). Release: if the LED turns off, sensitivity is high; if it turns on, it is normal. Repeat the operation after each restart.

What to do if the wheel is not recognized or improperly calibrated?

Turn off the console/PC, disconnect all cables, reconnect following the manual. On PC, use the Thrustmaster Calibration Tool from the support website. Do not move the wheel during connection.

How to install the wheel on a table?

Place the wheel at the table edge, insert the threaded rod into the hole under the wheel, slide the V-shaped piece under the table, then tighten the knob until stable. Do not overtighten.

Why are the pedals not responding correctly?

Check the pedal set connection (10) to the connector (11). In the game, go to control options and assign the keys. You can also use the Mapping function to reprogram the pedals.

Does the vibration motor work on all consoles?

No, the vibration motor (9) is active only on PlayStation 2 and Gamecube. On PS3 and PC, this function is not supported.

How to use the wheel with an official PS3 controller?

In 1-player mode, if the official controller is on, switch it to controller port 2 for the wheel to work. Use the PS button on the controller to exit the game.

Can I connect the USB cable to a Wii?

No, never plug the USB cable (14) into the Wii. Only use the NGC connector (13) for Wii and Gamecube, otherwise you may damage the wheel or console.

Where to find the serial number or technical support?

The serial number is not mentioned in the manual. For support, visit http://ts.thrustmaster.com or contact the phone service according to your country (France: 0 826 09 21 03, Canada: 1-866-889-2181).

USER MANUAL UNIVERSAL CHALLENGE 5-IN-1 THRUSTMASTER

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

UNIVERSAL

Challenge

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

User Manual

TECHNICAL FEATURES

1 Action buttons
2 D-Pad
3 MAPPING button (for programming)
4 Select button
5 Start button
6 LED

7 2 digital gearshift levers
8 Action buttons
9 Vibration motor (for PlayStation®2 and GameCube™)

10 Pedal set
11 Pedal set connector
12 Table clamp

13 NGC connector (for GameCube™ and Wii™)
14 USB connector (for PC and PlayStation®3)
15 GAMEPORT connector (for PlayStation®2)

INSTALLING THE WHEEL

Fixing the wheel in place (12)

1. Place the wheel on a table or other flat surface.
2. Insert the shorter end of the threaded rod into the hole at the base of the wheel.
3. Slide the V-shaped piece onto the threaded rod so that the jaws of the V clamp against the table.
4. Place the clamp screw on the threaded rod and tighten the screw until the wheel is perfectly stable. Be careful not to turn the screw too tightly, as you risk damaging the table clamp or the table.

Connecting the pedal set

1. Connect the pedal set (10) to the pedal set connector (11).

INSTALLATION ON NINTENDO® WII™ & GAMECUBE™

1. Switch on your console.
2. For the Wii™: Open the "Nintendo® GameCube™ Controller" hatch located on the top of your console.
3. Connect your wheel's GameCube™ connector (13) to port #1 on your console.
4. Launch your game (for the Wii™: use your Wii Remote™ to launch and exit the game).

You are now ready to play!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR NINTENDO® Wii™

You wheel will be compatible :

• With most Virtual Console™ games (available for download from the Wii™ Shop Channel)
• With all GameCube™ games (that are compatible with your Wii™ console).
• Never connect the USB connector (14) to your Wii™ (to avoid the risk of damaging your wheel or your console).

DEFAULT MAPPING FOR BUTTONS AND PEDAL SET ON GAMECUBE™ AND WII™

By default, your pedal set corresponds to the digital "B / A" buttons. Using the MAPPING button (3), you can also program the "L / R" triggers onto the pedal set for progressive acceleration and braking.

(To do so, if necessary, modify the "control options" in your game's interface.)

PLAYSTATION® 2

INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION® 2

1. Connect the PS2 Gameport connector (15) to port #1 on your console.
2. Switch on your console and launch your game.

Your wheel's LED lights up in red.

You are now ready to play!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PLAYSTATION® 2

• In certain driving games, don't hesitate to test out your wheel's 2 sensitivity modes in order to optimize its precision and responsiveness.
• On PSOne™, press "START + SELECT" simultaneously to switch between Digital and Analog modes.
• Never connect the USB connector (14) to your PlayStation® 2 (to avoid the risk of damaging your wheel or your console).

DEFAULT MAPPING FOR BUTTONS AND PEDAL SET ON PLAYSTATION® 2

INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION® 3

1. Connect the USB connector (14) to a USB port on your console.
2. Switch on your console.
3. Launch your game.

You are now ready to play!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PLAYSTATION® 3

• In "1 Player" mode, if your official gamepad is switched on, you must move it to "controller port 2" in order for your wheel to be functional.
• On "PlayStation® 3", the wheel is only compatible with "PlayStation® 3" games (and will not function with "PlayStation® 2" games).
• Use the "PS" button on your official gamepad to exit your games or switch off your console.
• In certain driving games, don't hesitate to test out your wheel's 2 sensitivity modes in order to optimize its precision and responsiveness.

DEFAULT MAPPING FOR BUTTONS AND PEDAL SET ON PLAYSTATION® 3

By default, your pedal set corresponds to the Up and Down directions on a gamepad's right mini-stick (your pedals are therefore combined).

Using the MAPPING button (3), you can also program the "Cross / Square" buttons or the "L2 / R2" triggers onto the pedal set for separate acceleration and braking.

(To do so, if necessary, modify the "control options" in your game's interface.)

INSTALLATION ON PC

1. Connect the wheel's USB connector (14) to one of your computer's USB ports.
   Windows® XP or Vista automatically detects the new device.
2. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel and then double-click Game Controllers.
   The Game Controllers dialog box displays the wheel's name with OK status.
3. In the Control Panel, click Properties to test and view your wheel's functions.

You are now ready to play!

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PC

• Your wheel and pedals automatically self-calibrate once the USB connector is connected. In the event of any problems, you can also carry out manual calibration by downloading the "Thrustmaster Calibration Tool" software available at the following address: http://ts.thrustmaster.com.
• On PC, 10 action buttons are functional (even though in the Control Panel your wheel may be recognized as having 12 buttons). Buttons 11 and 12 are therefore non-functional.

DEFAULT MAPPING FOR BUTTONS AND PEDAL SET ON PC

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

ADJUSTING THE WHEEL'S SENSITIVITY

Your wheel's steering has 2 sensitivity modes:

• Normal sensitivity (the default mode)

• High sensitivity (must be selected)

• Selecting "High sensitivity" mode:

Action	LED
Simultaneously press and release: the D-Pad (2) + the 2 UP and DOWN levers (7)	OFF

Your wheel's steering is now more sensitive.

(You must repeat this procedure after each restart or disconnection of your wheel.)

• Selecting "Normal sensitivity" mode (the default mode):

Action	LED
Simultaneously press and release: the D-Pad (2) + the 2 UP and DOWN levers (7)	ON

Your wheel's steering has now returned to normal sensitivity (the default mode).

PROGRAMMING THE WHEEL AND PEDALS

Your wheel is fully programmable:

• All buttons, the D-pad and the Up and Down levers can be switched between themselves.
• All buttons, the D-pad and the Up and Down levers can be programmed onto the 2 pedals.

Examples of possible applications:

• On PS2 and PS3: Program L2/R2 onto the 2 Up and Down digital levers.
• Switch different buttons for greater accessibility.
• On PS3: Program Cross/Square or L2/R2 onto the pedals.
• On GameCube™ and Wii™: Program L/R onto the pedals.

• Program a button(s) onto one or both of the 2 pedals.

• Programming procedure

Steps	Action	LED
1	Press and release the MAPPING button (3)	FLASHES SLOWLY
2	Press and release the button to be programmed.	FLASHES QUICKLY
3	Press and release the button or pedal onto which you wish to place your function.	ON

Your programming is now effective.

To erase your programming

Step	Action	LED
1	Press and hold the MAPPING button (3) for 2 seconds.	FLASHES QUICKLY AND TURNS BACK ON

Your programming is now erased.

Note:

Your programming is not saved: you must carry out the programming again after each restart or disconnection of your wheel.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARNING

My wheel doesn't function correctly or appears to be improperly calibrated:

• Switch off your computer or your console, completely disconnect your wheel and all of its cables, then reconnect everything and restart your game.
• In your game's "Options / Controller / Gamepad" menu: Select the most appropriate configuration (according to the default or programmed mapping on your wheel).
• Please refer to your game's user manual or online help for more information.
• Never move the wheel or pedals when connecting your wheel, to avoid any calibration problems.

My pedal set doesn't function correctly:

• Reconfigure your wheel in your game's "Options / Controller / Gamepad" menu.
• You can also use your wheel's mapping function to assign new functions to the pedals to resolve this type of problem.
  My wheel's steering is not responsive enough:
• Switch your wheel to "High sensitivity" mode.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.thrustmaster.com and click Technical Support. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Thrustmaster products technical support service ("Technical Support"):

By email:

In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly. Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already registered, fill in theUsername and Password fields and then click Login.

By telephone:

United Kingdom	08450800942Charges at local rate	Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm
United States	1-866-889-5036Free	Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday from 7am to Noon (Eastern Standard Time)
Canada	1-866-889-2181Free	Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday from 7am to Noon (Eastern Standard Time)
Denmark	80887690Free	Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm (English) Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Sweden	0200884567Free	Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm (English) Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Finland	0800 913060Free	Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight (English) Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm Sunday from 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. ("Guillemot") warrants to the consumer that this Thrustmaster product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support).

Within the context of this warranty, the consumer's defective product will, at Technical Support's option, be either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Thrustmaster product. The consumer's legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty.

This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher.

Additional warranty provisions

In the United States of America and in Canada, this warranty is limited to the product's internal mechanism and external housing. Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited to two (2) years from the date of purchase and are subject to the conditions set forth in this limited warranty. In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S.A. or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties. Some States/Provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental/consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province.

COPYRIGHT

© 2007 Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights reserved. Thrustmaster® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. PlayStation® is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows® and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. GameCube™ and Wiii™ are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another. Made in China.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION

At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.

This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.

Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment.

Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.

UNIVERSAL

Challenge

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

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TECHNISCHE FEATURES

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

**Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

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R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

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CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

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CHARACTERISTICAS TECNICAS

R A C I N G W H E E L

Compatible PlayStation® 3* / PlayStation® 2 /

PC / Gamecube® / WiiTM**

*Only supports "PlayStation® 3" games

** Gamecube® & Virtual Console™ games on WiiTM

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