FANATEC CSL Elite Racing Wheel User manual

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Manual
US
Manufactured and distributed under license from Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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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 Hard mounting the CSL Elite Racing Wheel.............................................. 14
6.4 Attaching the CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4TM version) with Simplied Quick Release 15
5.5 Detaching the CSL Elite Steering Wheel (PS4TM version) with Simplied Quick Release 16
6.6 Connections ................................................................................................. 17-18
6.8 Drilling Template.......................................................................................... 18-19
7. Functions & Features......................................................................................... 20-33
7.1 Firmware and driver update........................................................................ 20-28
7.2 Start-Up procedure ...................................................................................... 28-29
7.3 Tuning Menu................................................................................................. 30-32
7.4 Revolution Lights (RevLEDs) ..................................................................... 32-33
7.5 Cooling system ............................................................................................ 33
8. Electronic operation........................................................................................... 34-35
8.1 Hotkeys......................................................................................................... 34-36
9. Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 37
10. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 37-38
11. Serial number..................................................................................................... 39
12. Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 39
13. End of Life Product Recycling ......................................................................... 40
14. FCC Compliance................................................................................................ 40
15. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 41-42

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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.
• Excessive use may cause health risks. We recommend to take a break of 5 minutes every 20
minutes, and do not drive for more than 2 hours per day.
• We strongly advise you to not drive a vehicle immediately after using a video game.
• Utilization of the vibration and Force Feedback function may cause damage to your health.
• In case of interference with other wireless 2.4 GHz devices, the interfering devices must be
removed or switched off.
• 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 an 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
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GENERAL NOTES
• CSL Elite Racing Wheel is fully usable out-of-box. We always recommend updating to the latest
rmware. See chapter ‘Firmware and driver update’ for more details. A PC is required to update
your rmware.
• 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 (PS4TM 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 “ ” are registered trademarks of
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.

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INTRODUCTION
COMPATIBILITY
Thank you for purchasing the CSL Elite Racing Wheel for PlayStation®4. This
innovative product offers precise steering, strong force feedback through a
brushless servo motor, smooth belt drive, and 1080° rotation built into a solid
wheel base using an automotive-grade quick release.
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.
Choose from a wide variety of compatible Fanatec steering wheels, such as the
CSL Elite P1, BMW M3 GT2, Formula V2, Porsche 918 RSR, and the Universal
Hub for Xbox One. Pick a wheel that best suits the car you’re driving - it’s up
to you!
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 web-
shop: https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/
The CSL Elite Racing Wheel can be used on PlayStation®4 and PC*.
IMPORTANT: CSL Elite Racing Wheel is fully usable out-of-box.
We always recommend updating to the latest rmware. See chapter
‘Firmware and driver update’ for more details. A PC is required to update
your rmware.
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*PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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PLUG & PLAY
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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 PS4TM
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 PS4TM 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
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CSL Elite Wheel Base (PS4TM version)
Table clamp screw with handle
Table clamp
Power supply
Power supply unit
USB connection cable with straight plug