SUPERDRIVE GS 850-X Racing Wheel Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
: SUPERDRIVE

Table of Contents

Buttons layout
Before the first use
Features
Default buttons configuration
Installation
Manual gearshift function
Vibration
Gaming headset
Programming function
Troubleshooting
Precautions of uses
Contact and Customer Support
Respect the environment
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DRIVE PRO SPORT
Instructions manual
GS 850- X

SUPERDRIVE GS 850 X Racing Wheel -

Buttons layout

SUPERDRIVE GS 850 X Racing Wheel - figer1

SUPERDRIVE GS 850 X Racing Wheel - figer2

TABLE OF CONTROLS

Type	PS4	Xbox Series X/S	Xbox One
Action keys	x	A	A
0	B	B
El	X	X
△	Y	Y
[-paddle	L1	LB	LB
R-paddle	R1	RB	RB
D-PAD	UP	UP	UP
DOWN	DOWN	DOWN
LEFT	LEFT	LEFT
RIGHT	RIGHT	RIGHT
Functions	OPTIONS	Menu	Menu
SHARE	View	View
Direction	Left analog stick	Left analog stick	Left analog stick
Left Pedal	Clutch	Clutch	Clutch
Middle Pedal	L2	LT	LT
Right Pedal	R2	RT	RT
Mode	MODE	XBOX button	XBOX button
PROG	Program	Program	Program

Before the first use

Thank you for purchasing the DRIVE PRO SPORT GS 850-X. Before using the wheel, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Gear lever and manual gear shifting are not supported by all games. You must make sure the game is compatible with the game publisher before using that function.

Features

The DRIVE PRO SPORT GS 850-Xis compatible with PS4, XBOX SERIES X/S, XBOX ONE
It is compatible with most racing games on those platforms
An official controller is required to work on PS4 and XBOX
270 degree steering wheel
Manual gear lever, 6 speeds + reverse, can be positioned on the right or left side
Analog 3-pedal pedal system (acceleration, brake, clutch) with footrest system and anti-slip pads
Programmable buttons to adapt to all types of racing
3 driving modes to adapt the sensitivity of the steering wheel to the type of track
Dual vibration motor (only available for the game without gear lever)
Gaming headset support on PS4. only for the game without gear lever on XBOX

Default buttons configuration

The default buttons configuration is preset according to GRAN TURISMO buttons configuration. See table on page 3.

Installation

Set up the wheel on PS4

Make sure that the P54 is turned off.
Plug the wheel cable into a USB port from the console.
Plug the cables of the pedals and the gearshift into the steering wheel.
Plug an official PS4 controller in the USB port located on the wheel, use the provided USB/Micro USB cable.
IMPORTANT: the controller must be switched off.
Turn on the console using the power button on the PS4.
The red LED of the wheel stays lit. Press the HOME button on the wheel to connect it to the console.
The steering wheel is now ready to use.

Set up the wheel on XBOX SERIES XIS, XBOX ONE

Make sure that the XBOX is turned off.
Plug the wheel cable into a USB port from the console.
Plug the cables of the pedals and the gearshift into the steering wheel.
Plug an official XBOX controller in the USB port located on the wheel, use the provided cable.
IMPORTANT: the controller must be switched off.
Turn on the console using the power button on the XBOX.
The red LED of the wheel stays lit, as the XBOX button on the controller. Press the HOME button on the wheel to connect it to the console.
The steering wheel is now ready to use.

Manual gearshift function

IMPORTANT: the manual gear shift is not supported by all games, you must make sure the game is compatible before using that function. If the game supports it, you must go to the ‘Options° / “Command” menu and select MANUAL gear.

AUTOMATIC	MANUAL

The pedalboard has a clutch function, which can be used only with game upport. The left pedal is the clutch function, the middle pedal is the brake function, and the right pedal is the gas function. If the game does not support the clutch function, the clutch pedal has no function or may be a brake function. The 6+1 gear shift lever also needs the support of the game to have the function. The LO-HI button on the right side of the gear lever is to switch between high and low gears. For example, when the gear starts at the low gear of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. short press this switch and the gear will change to 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 high gears, while the gear indicator LED is on. Press this switch again shortly to switch to the low gear, and the gear indicator LED goes out The function of switching between high and low gears needs to be supported by the game before it can be used. (Currently only truck games support this feature). The ‘P” button on the left side of the gear lever is the handbrake function. Press and hold this button to start the handbrake state, and release it to release the handbrake state. (Requires game support).

Vibration

The steering wheel has a built-in double motor of vibration. However, that feature is not available when the gear lever is plugged in the wheel. If you want to take advantage to the vibration effect, you should play without the gear lever, using the paddles to change gears. Vibration effect can be adjusted in the games menu.

Gaming headset

You can plug your gaming headset in the back of the steering wheel to have game sound & chat.

On PS4: available in all game modes
On XBOX: not available when the gear lever is plugged in the wheel

Programming function

You can now play GRAN TURISMO or any other racing games that use the default button configuration. For other games, you have 2 options to make the right button configuration:

You can either go to the Options/Controllers menu in the game and create your own configuration. The advantage is that you can save it for later gaming sessions. IMPORTANT: In the game control setup menu, the DRIVE PRO SPORT GS 850-Xis recognized as wheel” when the gearshift is connected. But it is recognized as a “game controller’ if you play without the gearshift.
You can also use the programming function “on-the-go” of the DRIVE PRO SPORT GS 850-X. It enables you to create the configuration you want without going in the Options menu of the game, but that configuration will not be saved. This wheel has a built-in program function: you can assign a new function to some buttons to make your own driving comfort and experience.

8 keys can be programmed:

Left paddle
Right paddle
Gas pedal
Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal
Gearshift
L3
R3

Programming procedure

Press PROG button. The red LED will flash fast.
Then press any of the 8 programmable keys (listed above) to set up a new function. The red LED will flash slowly.
Finally press the button that you would like to reassign to the programmable key (o. X. 0, A. Li, R1, 12, R2). The LED turns red again, the key is now programmed.
Repeat the above steps to program other buttons if necessary.
Reset one programmed key
Press PROG button. The red LED will flash fast.
Then press on the programmed key that you would like to reset. The red LED will flash slowly.
Press the button that you would like to reset again. The LED turns red again, the key is now reset to default
Reset all the programmed keys
Press PROG button. The red LED will flash fast.
Press OPTIONS button for 4 seconds. The LED turns red again, all keys are now reset to default

You can also unplug the wheel for resetting the configuration. 9. Sensitivity adjustment The sensitivity control is designed for a better steering control adapted to the different types of racing game environments, such as Off-Road, Grand Prix racing, etc. To adjust the sensitivity:

Press PROG, the red LED flashes, press the left or right button from the D-PAD, the sensitivity is MID. Steering angle is small, good for quick turns racing games
Press PROG, the red LED flashes, press the up button from the 0-PAD, the sensitivity is HIGH. Steering angle is very small, good for very quick turns, corner turning, etc.
Press PROG, the red LED flashes, press the down button from the D-PAD, the sensitivity is LOW. Steering angle is normal, adapted to most of the racing games
Calibration:
In order to have more precise direction settings and sometimes avoid a slight deviation, you can also calibrate the steering wheel:
Press the “L1+L2+Rl+R2- keys at the same time, the LED flashes fast
Turn the direction to the left to the maximum, the LED will flash slowly when it reaches the maximum: turn to the right to the maximum, the LED will flash slowly when it reaches the maximum, and then return to the center position, the LED will flash quickly.
Then step on the right pedal to the end, the middle pedal to the end, and the left pedal to the end. The LED flashes slowly when you step on it, it flashes quickly when you release it.
Finally, after the LED flashes slowly, press the OPTIONS/MENU button, the LED will stay on and the calibration is complete.

Troubleshooting

If the steering wheel doesn’t work after the connection, unplug it, turn the console off and follow the set up steps cautiously in the light order. On PS4 and XBOX, make sure that the controller that you plug Into the wheel Is powered off. After checking that, follow the steps again.

If the manual gearshift doesn’t work:

Make sure that the game supports that function
Make sure that you have selected `MANUAL” in the gearshift options inside the game menu

Precautions of uses

Do not use this product for other purposes than the ones described in this document.
The wheel should not be used in humid places, splashed or be placed near objects filled with liquids, such as vases. After use, keep the wheel in a dry place.
Never attempt to disassemble or reconstruct it by yourself.
Do not apply any excessive pressure to the device and do not apply it to violent shock
Stop using this unit immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands and/or arms while operating the product. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
Take breaks every 30 minutes.
Place the wheel away from direct sunlight, excessive heat fire or extreme cold. Exposure to extreme temperatures may damage the body, the internal circuitry of the device.
Do not let unattended children play with the wheel. Do not allow children to play with cords. This product contains small parts that may cause choking if swallowed. This product is not intended to be used by children under 3 years of age.

Contact and Customer Support

Please feel free to contact your Subsonic team for more information about the DRIVE PRO SPORT GS 850-X or other products in our range of peripherals. contad@subsonic.com

Respect the environment

In order to protect the environment, please do not discard electric/electronic devices and appliances with household garbage. Please take them to a recycling collection centre.

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