Votes - 1, Average rating: 3
(
)
)
|
manual abstract
The R660 GT features perfectly positioned controls, a semi-automatic the wheel, powerful Force Feedback for increased pedal unit and highly secure clamping mechanism Setting up your controller 1 Before connecting the R660 GT Force Feedback Wheel to your PC, you need to connect it to your mains supply using the AC/DC adapter (supplied). This connects via the rear of the unit next to the USB cable. 2 Attach the main wheel unit and the desk clamp as shown in the diagram. 3 Position the steering wheel unit on the edge of your desktop, and turn the clamp grip clockwise until the unit is securely attached to the desk. Do not overtighten! 4 Plug the cable from the pedal unit into the socket in the steering wheel unit, making sure the connector clicks firmly into place. 5 Attach the main pedal unit to the pedal unit base, making sure it clicks firmly into place. Next, place the complete pedal unit floor for your optimum driving position. 6 To switch gearstick sides, pull the stick out of the socket and clip into place on the other side of the wheel. System Compatibility PC running Windows XP/XP64/Vista (all versions) Software installation for users of Windows® XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) A) Drivers Only 1. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Introduction Screen appears, Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-users, the screen will ask Do you want to run this file? Press Run. A screen will now appear saying A program needs your permission to continue. Press Continue. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and Next to continue. 5. Plug the USB cable into one of your computer's USB ports and click on Next. 6. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 7. Click on Finish to complete the installation. B) Drivers and Programming Software Follow points 1 - 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Software Setup screen, select Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. For Vista users, the screen will once again ask Do you want to run this file? Press Run. A screen will now appear saying A program needs your permission to continue. Press Continue. In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point Vista users will be asked to install the Saitek Magic Bus and XP users asked to install the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what Windows calls the Programming elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installation until the Registration screen appears. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or do not select this option and register later. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. Important Information Driver updates From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for this product. You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website (and clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software. Configuring your controller To open the R660 GT Force Feedback Wheel panel, click on the Windows Start icon, then select Settings, Control Panel, Games Controllers. Highlight R660 Force Wheel and click on Properties. This will open the panel to the right. Test The Test screen shows you whether your controller is working correctly. Moving your controller and pressing the various buttons should result in a response onscreen. Force Click on the Force tab to adjust the strength of the force feedback on your controller. The Default Gain slider will adjust the amount of force feedback felt through the controller. The Spring Gain slider will adjust the strength of harsh effects such as crashes or bumps. The Damper Gain slider will adjust the strength of softer effects such as cornering resistance. The Default Spring setting affects the centering mechanism of the controller. Check the Always On box so the motors in the controller will return the wheel to centre if you let go of the wheel when you have turned it in a direction; unchecking this box means that the wheel will not centre itself. Please note that the force feedback effects will feel slightly stronger if this box isn't checked. The slider allows you to adjust the strength with which t...