Microsoft KB Archive/927347

= Xbox 360: How to set up and how to use the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel =

Article ID: 927347

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to set up and how to use the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel on an Xbox 360 console.



MORE INFORMATION
The Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

Set up the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
Before you can use the wireless racing wheel with an Xbox 360 console, you have to follow these steps:
 * 1) Connect the pedal base to the racing wheel.
 * 2) Optional: Attach the wireless racing wheel to a table.
 * 3) Add a power source to the wireless racing wheel.
 * 4) Connect the wireless racing wheel to the console.

Connect the pedal base to the racing wheel


To connect the pedal base to the wireless racing wheel, connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the RJ-11 port on the pedal base. And connect the other end of the RJ-11 cable to the port on the back of the wireless racing wheel.

Note The wireless racing wheel requires a straight-through RJ-11 cable that is included in the package. Do not use a crossover RJ-11 cable together with the wireless racing wheel.

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Attach the wireless racing wheel to a table
You can use the wireless racing wheel on your lap or on a table. The table clamp stabilizes the wheel during gameplay. This can be especially convenient when force feedback is enabled.  Attach the table clamp



To attach the table clamp, follow these steps:  Loosen the screw on the clamp and make sure that the quick-release lever on the front of the clamp is open. Then, slide the clamp onto the edge of the table. Be careful not to pinch your fingers. Hand-tighten the screw until the fit is snug. Do not over tighten the screw. This can damage the table surface. Push the quick-release lever flat.



To move the clamp to another location, pull the quick-release lever, loosen the screw, and then slide the clamp off the table. Attach the wireless racing wheel to the table clamp

To attach the wireless racing wheel to the table clamp, angle the wireless racing wheel toward you so that the guide pins on the clamp fit in the corresponding sockets on the base of the wireless racing wheel. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

After you align the wireless racing wheel with the clamp, press down on the back of the wireless racing wheel until the wheel clicks in position.



To release the wireless racing wheel from the clamp, press the release button, and then lift the racing wheel from back-end first to release the wheel from the guide pins on the clamp.



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Add a power source to the wireless racing wheel
To add a power source to the wireless racing wheel, connect the AC power supply to a standard wall outlet. Or, insert batteries in the wireless racing wheel. When the wireless racing wheel is connected to AC power, the wheel will continue to use wireless signals for gameplay.

Note To experience force feedback, you must use AC power.

To connect to AC power, insert the power supply cord in the power input on the back of the wireless racing wheel as far as the cord will go. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply as far as the cord will go. Connect the power cord to a standard wall outlet.

Electrical safety

As with many other electrical devices, failure to take the following precautions can result in serious injury or death from electric shock or fire and can damage the wireless racing wheel.

Use an AC power source

If you use AC power, select an appropriate power source.
 * The power input for the wireless racing wheel is 24V DC at 1A. Only use the power supply and AC power cord that came with the wireless racing wheel or that you received from an authorized repair center.
 * Even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable, do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters. Only use AC power that is provided by a standard wall outlet.

To avoid damaging the AC power cord, follow these guidelines:
 * Protect the cord from being pinched or sharply bent. This is especially important at the point where the cord connects to the power outlet and to the wireless racing wheel.
 * Do not jerk, knot, sharply bend, or otherwise abuse the power cord.
 * Do not expose the power cord to sources of heat.
 * When you disconnect the power cord, pull the plug. Do not pull the cord.
 * If the power cord becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and contact Xbox Customer Support for a replacement.
 * Unplug the wireless racing wheel during a lightning storm or during a long storage time.

Insert the batteries

Disposable battery safety

Incorrect use of batteries may result in battery fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion. There is a risk of fire if you replace batteries with an incorrect type. Battery fluid is corrosive and may be toxic. Battery fluid can cause skin and eye burns, and is harmful if swallowed. To help reduce the risk of injury, follow these guidelines:
 * Keep batteries out of reach of children.
 * Do not heat, open, puncture, mutilate, or dispose of batteries in a fire.
 * Use only alkaline batteries, type AA (LR6). Do not mix new batteries with old batteries.
 * Remove the batteries if the batteries are worn out or before you store the controller for an extended period. Do not leave batteries in the AA battery pack when the battery pack is not installed in the racing wheel.
 * If a battery leaks, remove all the batteries in the device. Make sure that you do not let the leaked fluid touch your skin or clothes. If battery fluid contacts your skin or clothes, flush your skin with water immediately. Before you insert new batteries, thoroughly clean the battery compartment with a damp paper towel, or follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations for cleanup.
 * Dispose of batteries in compliance with local and national disposal regulations. These regulations include those who govern the recovery and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Follow the instructions to insert batteries.

Note If you use the wireless racing wheel together with an Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack, see the manual that came with the battery pack for important safety information about how to use the battery pack.

To insert batteries in the AA battery pack, follow these steps:  Remove the battery cover from the base of the wireless racing wheel.</li> Press the tab on the top of the AA battery pack, and then pull down to detach the battery pack from the racing wheel.

</li> Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries in the orientation in which the batteries appear on the underside of the battery cover. For best performance, we do not recommend that you use AA rechargeable batteries.</li> Slide the AA battery pack back in p and then push in to lock the battery pack.</li> Replace the battery cover.

Note To help avoid pinching your fingers, push on the flat surface of the battery pack only.

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Warning Before you pack the wireless racing wheel in luggage that will be checked on an aircraft, remove any batteries from the racing wheel. When batteries are installed, the wireless racing wheel can transmit radio frequency (RF) energy, much like a cellular telephone.

Notes
 * If you use batteries instead of the AC power supply, force feedback will be disabled.
 * If you use the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack, the wireless racing wheel will charge the battery pack when the battery pack and the AC power supply are both connected. Charging will not interfere with force feedback.

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Connect the wireless racing wheel
You can connect up to four wireless racing wheels to a console at the same time. Each wireless racing wheel that you connect receives a quadrant on the Ring of Light (RoL). Before you can connect a wireless racing wheel, at least one quadrant must be free. To disconnect a wireless racing wheel, press and then hold the Xbox Guide button for three seconds. Then, turn the wireless racing wheel off.

To connect the wireless racing wheel to a console, follow these steps:
 * 1) Press and then hold down the Xbox Guide button or the Start button until the wireless racing wheel turns on.


 * 1) If the console is not turned on, press the power button to turn on the console.


 * 1) Press and then release the connect button on the console.


 * 1) Press and then release the connect button on the racing wheel.


 * 1) After the RoL on the console and on the wireless racing wheel spins and flashes one time, the wireless racing wheel is connected. The quadrant that remains illuminated indicates the position of the wireless racing wheel.



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Turn on the console and the wireless racing wheel
To turn on the console and the wireless racing wheel, press and then hold the Xbox Guide button or the Start button.

Turn off the console and the wireless racing wheel
To turn off the console and the wireless racing wheel, press and then hold the Xbox Guide button on the wireless racing wheel for three seconds. Select whether you want to turn on only the wireless racing wheel or both the wireless racing wheel and the console. If you turn off the console, the console and all the wireless racing wheels that are connected to the console also turn off.

To turn off the console only, press the power button on the console.

Notes  When you turn off the console, the wireless racing wheel will still be connected the next time that you turn on the console.</li> You can connect a wireless racing wheel to only one console at a time. If you connect a wireless racing wheel to a new console, you will lose the connection to the previously connected console.</li> The wireless racing wheel works only within nine meters (30 feet) of the console.

Note Objects between the controller and the console can reduce this range.

</li> If you use batteries instead of the AC power supply, force feedback will be disabled.</li> If you use the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack, the wireless racing wheel will charge the battery pack when the battery pack and the AC power supply are both connected. Charging will not interfere with force feedback.</li></ul>

The Xbox Guide button
The Xbox Guide button in the center of the wireless racing wheel puts the Xbox 360 experience at your fingertips. Press the Xbox Guide button to turn on the console. When the console is turned on, you can access to the Xbox Guide by pressing the Xbox Guide button. To turn off the console, press and hold the Xbox Guide button for three seconds, and then confirm the selection.

The Ring of Light
When you connect a wireless racing wheel to the console, the wheel is assigned a specific quadrant. The quadrant illuminates green to indicate the controller's number and position. Each successive wireless racing wheel that you connect to the console is assigned a quadrant. You can connect up to four wireless racing wheels

The controls
The wireless racing wheel has the following controls:
 * A directional pad (D-pad)
 * The A button
 * The B button
 * The X button
 * The Y button
 * The Start button
 * The Back button
 * Paddle 1
 * Paddle 2

By default, these nine controls mirror the corresponding controls on an Xbox 360 Controller. However, you can assign different functions to the controls.

To learn about control mapping for a specific game, see the documentation that came with the game.

Caution When you turn the wireless racing wheel all the way to the left or all the way to the right, do not try to push the wheel past the rotation limits. If you apply excessive force after the wheel stops, the wheel will not turn any further. If you do this, you can pull the racing wheel out of position.

The pedals
The pedal base supports the following pedals:
 * The right gas pedal
 * The left brake pedal

Your heels will hold the pedal base in position. You can also set the base against a supporting object or a wall to help prevent movement.

Expansion port
The 2.5-mm audio connector expansion port on the wireless racing wheel lets you connect expansion devices such as the Xbox 360 Headset. For more information, see the instruction manual for the expansion device.

The wireless racing wheel is also compatible with the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset.

Hearing loss

Warning Extended exposure to high volumes when you use a headset may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Some unapproved third-party headsets may produce higher sound levels than approved Xbox 360 Headsets.

Clean the wireless racing wheel
Clean the wireless racing wheel with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth only. Cleaning solutions may damage the wireless racing wheel.

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