VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Wheel User manual

DirectForce
Pro Formula Wheel
User manual

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Table of contents
Safety warnings 4
Certications 6
Precautions 7
Installation: VRS® Hub and VRS® Quick Release 8
Handling of the USB Cable 11
Maintenance 14
Connecting to Bluetooth® 18
LED signals 20
Software 22
Wheel settings 27
Dimensions 36
Troubleshooting 38

Safety warnings
VRS® Dire tFor e® Pro Formula Wheel
Carefully read this manual before using the product and retain it
for future reference. This product is not intended for children.
Parents or guardians of minors should read this manual and
make sure the minor follows all safety precautions.
This devi e ontains strong magnets whi h may interfere with
pa emakers, debrillators, programmable shunt valves, or other medi al
devi es. Do not pla e the produ t near any medi al devi es, or persons
who use su h medi al devi es. Keep magneti media su h as redit
ards, tapes, omputer hard drives, and other su h devi es away from
the produ t.
This devi e is intended only for indoor use at room temperatures
5-40°C (41-104°F), relative humidity under 70% and altitude u
to 5000m (16,000ft).
Radio waves may affe t medi al devi es or ele troni equipment. If you
use a pa emaker or similar medi al devi e, onsult your do tor and the
devi e manufa turer before using the wireless Bluetooth® or wireless
lo al area network (LAN) features. Do not use the wireless networking
feature of the produ t in areas where wireless network use is prohibited,
su h as medi al institutions, or near automated equipment su h as re
alarms or automati doors.
Mount the steering wheel solidly to a wheel base.
Repeated and/or prolonged use of omputers and gaming ontrollers
an ause a variety of mus uloskeletal issues. If you feel any
dis omfort/pain/a hes, either dire tly or indire tly as a result of using
this devi e, seek help from a health are professional.
Never open or dismantle the devi e, twist or pull on the onne tors and
ables, expose it to high temperatures, or hange the wiring. Any
repairs must be arried out by the manufa turer, its authorized
representative or a qualied te hni ian. Opening any of the en losures,
attempting repairs on any of the produ t’s omponents, or otherwise
making hanges or modi ations to the produ t that are not expressly
approved by the manufa turer may void the produ t warranty.
During gameplay, leave both hands orre tly positioned on the wheel.
Do not pla e your hands, ngers, or other body parts inside any of the
produ t’s openings.
To ensure that the produ t fun tions orre tly, you may be required to
install software updates from the manufa turer and the game provider.
Only use the produ t for its intended purpose as a game ontroller. Do
not use it to operate a vehi le or other ma hinery.
This produ t is not suitable for hildren and should be kept out of their
rea h.. The produ t is not intended for use by users under 1 3 years of
age or anyone with physi al limitations that may impair their ability to
operate the produ t safely.
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Safety warnings
VRS® Dire tFor e® Pro Formula Wheel
A small per entage of individuals may experien e epilepti seizures or
bla kouts when exposed to ertain light patterns or ashing lights.
Exposure to ertain patterns or ba kgrounds on a s reen or when
playing video games may trigger epilepti seizures or bla kouts in these
individuals. These onditions may trigger previously undete ted
epilepti symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior
seizures or epilepsy. If you or anyone in your family has a known
epilepti ondition or has experien ed seizures of any kind, please
onsult your do tor before playing. For best results, you should play in
well-lit areas, distan e yourself from the s reen, avoid prolonged use,
and avoid playing when tired.
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Certications
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
FCC Compliance Statemen
Product: VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Whee
Model: DFP-FS
Contains
FCC ID: S9NBNRGM2
IC: 8976CBNRGM2S
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operatio
is subject to the following two conditions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, an
(2) this device must accept any interference received, includin
interference that may cause undesired operation
Responsible Party
Smarty Co.
120 Vantis Drive, Suite 30
Aliso Viejo, California, 9265
United State
[phone]
If you have questions about this product, visit vrs.racing or email
info virtualracingschool.com. The phone number in the supplier’s declaration of
conformity is not for general inquiries.
© 2023, Smarty Co. All rights reserved.
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Precautions
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
Safety
Any electrical device operated incorrectly has the potential to
cause a re, electrical shock, or other injury to a person or property.
We recommend you:
Observe all warnings, instructions, and other precautions provided as
well as using your best judgment.
Regularly inspect your equipment, including the product and all wires
and connectors, for damage. If you observe damage or if the product
produces unusual sounds or smells, becomes hot to the touch,
malfunctions, or otherwise behaves unusually, you should disconnect
your equipment from its power source, disconnect other attached
cables, and then replace the damaged part immediately.
Do not use the product without its cover to avoid malfunctions, res, or
electric shocks. Carefully follow the instructions for all devices
connected to the product.
Be cautious with the battery. Do not handle the battery if it is damaged
or leaking. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, allow
the battery to become hot, or place the battery in direct sunlight for
prolonged times.
Keep the product away from children and pets.
For more information about product safety, product support, or
troubleshooting, visit our website (vrs.racing).
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Installation
VRS® Hub and VRS® Quick Release
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Countersunk screws
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Steering Wheel
Installation (VRS® Hub)
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
VRS® Hub
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*Compatible with any 70mm PCD motorsport
adapter / extender

VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Steering Wheel
Installation (VRS® Qui k Release)
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
Countersunk screws VRS® Quick Release
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Handling of the USB cable
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Handling of the USB Cable
VRS® DirectForce® Pro For ula Wheel
Cable assembly Be careful to correctly align the pins between the plug and socket. Gently insert
the plug into the wheel. Carefully rotate the coupling ring clockwise until the
connection is secure, the ring feels tight, and the plug does not ove when pulled
away fro or pushed towards the socket.
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Handling of the USB Cable
VRS® DirectForce® Pro For ula Wheel
Handling of the USB Cable For sustained reliability, you should connect the USB cable directly to the
wheelbase adapter when it is in use. This ay reduce strain on or da age to the
USB cable.
See i age below for the right way to attach the USB cable to the wheel base
adapter.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance / Battery
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
Pa e 15
The device contains a rechar eable NiMH battery (Eneloop Pro HR03 Mi non).
The battery life while suspended (not connected via Bluetooth®, not connected via USB) is
approximately 2 years.
The battery life in operation is approximately 24 hours of continuous usa e (when actively usin
the clutches - for example when usin them as throttle and brake), or up to approximately 7 days
(when not actively usin the clutches).
The char in time (in Bluetooth® mode with USB connected) is approximately 15 hours.
The wheel may be used in Bluetooth® mode while char in .

With a 2.5mm allen / hex key,
carefully remove each of the three
screws per grip, before pulling the
grips sideways to remove them as
shown below.
Maintenance / Gri removal
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
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With the supplied tool, carefully
loosen (do not remove) the two
upper screws as shown. Make sure
to keep the tool correctly aligned
so as to not damage the tool or
product. Either push or pull the
clutch paddle housing in order to
adjust the throw as required,
before retightening the screws
again.
Maintenance / Paddle adjust ent
VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Wheel
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Connecting to Bluetooth®
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When dis onne ting the USB (with a harged battery), a LED will
blink blue for 30 se onds. This light indi ates the wheel is in
BluetoothⓇ pairing mode, and is visible to other BluetoothⓇ
devi es. If the LED stops blinking, pressing a button on the wheel
will re-initiate this
If your devi e does not appear in your Windows 11 devi es display,
you may need to navigate to "More devi es and printer settings"
instead, and hoose "Add a devi e" from there
*If your PC la ks native BluetoothⓇ hardware, we re ommend
pur hasing a dongle separately.
Connecting to Bluetooth®
VRS® Dire tFor e® Pro Formula Wheel
To connect:
1
Sear h "Bluetooth® & devi es" on your PC.
2
Ensuring Bluetooth® is turned on*, li k "Add devi e".
3
Sele t "Bluetooth®" when asked for the devi e type.
4
Look for "VRS® Dire tFor e® Pro" and sele t it.
5
On e paired, the wheel will remain in Bluetooth® mode even when onne ted via
USB, allowing for harging during operation if needed.
6
If you wish to use the wheel ex lusively over USB, sele t "remove devi e" from the
list of Bluetooth® devi es.
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LED signals
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