1. Buyer Recommendations
Unpack the device carefully. Ensure no accessories are left in the box. Check the device for damage; if the product was damaged during transportation, contact the delivery firm. If the product functions incorrectly, address the dealer immediately.
Check the package contents and the availability of the warranty card. Ensure the warranty card has a shop stamp, a legible signature or the seller's stamp, and the purchase date. The goods number must correspond to that in the warranty card. Remember: in case of warranty card loss or discrepancy of numbers, you forfeit the right for warranty repairs.
Before installing and using the racing wheel system, read this Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Shipping and transportation equipment is permitted only in the original container.
Does not require special conditions for realization.
Dispose of in accordance with regulations for the disposal of household and computer equipment.
The date of manufacture of the product is indicated on the box.
Technical support is available on www.sven.fi.
2. Description
The GC-W1000 is a wired, multiplatform gaming steering wheel. Its ergonomic design with a built-in vibration mechanism provides a realistic driving experience in car simulators. The vibration effect conveys the sensation of speed, uneven road surfaces, vibrations during turns, collisions, and crashes in games.
A panel with clutch, gas, and brake pedals allows for quick acceleration and braking. The gearbox offers a professional driving feel. The GC-W1000 steering wheel is securely clamped to the table using clamps for perfect stability during gameplay.
3. Safety Precautions
- Do not disassemble or repair the device on your own. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out by qualified staff of the service center only.
- Protect the device from direct impact of high humidity, dust, strong magnetic fields, vibrations, high temperatures, toxic liquids, and gases.
- Instructions for device maintenance: for cleaning the case of the device, please use a clean soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as gasoline or spirit for cleaning, as these solvents can damage the surface of the device.
- Do not drop the device to avoid damage.
4. Package Contents
- Gaming racing wheel -- 1 pc
- Pedal unit -- 1 pc
- Gearbox -- 1 pc
- Clamps -- 2 pcs
- Hexagonal wrench -- 1 pc
- Power supply unit 24 V, 2 A -- 1 pc
- User manual -- 1 pc
- Warranty card -- 1 pc
5. Special Features
- Compatible with XB1 S/X, PS4, Windows
- Force feedback technology accurately transmits the features of the driving surface
- Programmable buttons
- 900°/270° rotation angle
- X-Input and Direct Input modes support
- Separate mechanical gear lever*
- 3 metal pedals
- Rubberized inserts for a comfortable grip
* Only for XB1 and PC
6. System Requirements
- Free USB port
- OS: Windows 7/8/10/11, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
7. Description of the Construction
The gaming racing wheel unit features:
- a Modes LED
- b 8-axis D-Pad
- c Buttons A / B / X / Y
- d Button L1 / 5 / LB
- e Button L2 / 7 / LT
- f Button L3 / 11 / SL
- g Button R3 / 12 / SR
- h Button R2 / 8 / RT
- i Button R1 / 6 / RB
- j Paddle shifters
- k Button PROG
- l Button SHARE / 9 / VIEW
- m Button MODE
- n Button OPTION / 10 /
- o Button (SHARE)
- p Button P -- Parking (hand-brake)
- q LO=HI LED (lower = higher gear indicator)
- r Button LO=HI (lower = higher gear switch)
Figure 1 shows the gaming racing wheel with these components clearly labeled.
The gearbox unit features:
- s 6-speed gearbox with reverse
Figure 2 illustrates the gearbox unit.
The foot pedal unit features:
- t Clutch pedal
- u Brake pedal
- v Acceleration pedal
Figure 3 shows the foot pedal unit.
8. Table Function Keys
| Type | PS4 | Xbox One | PC (X-INPUT) | PC (D-INPUT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action button | X | A | A | A |
| D-pad | UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT | UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT | UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT | UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT |
| Functional button | OPTIONS | Menu | START | BACK |
| Direction | LX | LX | LX | LX |
| Left paddle | L1 / 5 / LB | LB | LB | LB |
| Right paddle | R1 / 6 / RB | RB | RB | RB |
| Left pedal | Clutch | Clutch | Clutch | Clutch |
| Middle pedal | Brake | Brake | Brake | Brake |
| Right pedal | Acceleration | Acceleration | Acceleration | Acceleration |
| Mode button | MODE | Home button | X-Guide | X-Guide |
| Gear shifter | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R |
| Change high/low gear | LO-HI | LO-HI | LO-HI | LO-HI |
| Hand-brake | HAND-BRAKE | HAND-BRAKE | HAND-BRAKE | HAND-BRAKE |
Pedals and Gear Shifting
Pedals
A clutch pedal must be supported by the game. The left pedal is the clutch, the middle pedal is the brake, and the right pedal is the acceleration. If the game does not support the clutch, the clutch pedal will not work or may function as a brake pedal. In games that support the clutch function, if you press the clutch pedal (without releasing it) and then press the brake or acceleration pedal (without releasing it), the car will not drive.
Gear shifting
Connect the gearbox in the same way as the steering wheel. The gearbox must be supported by the game. The left "LO-HI" button switches the gearbox into higher/lower gear mode. If the switch button is pressed once, gears 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R will be upshifted to 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, R, and vice versa. When shifting to higher gears, the indicator light will illuminate; when shifting to lower gears, the indicator light will go out. The overdrive/underdrive shifter must be supported by the game. The right switch button is the handbrake function button; press it to start this function, release it to stop handbraking (game support required).
9. Connection
Game steering wheel installation
- Place the base of the game wheel in the desired location and install the clamps.
- Using an hexagonal wrench, tighten the bolts on the clamp to secure its position.
Steering wheel tilt adjustment
The steering wheel can be tilted between 5° and 16.6°. To adjust the tilt angle: 1. Using an hexagonal wrench, remove the bolts shown in the illustration. 2. Set the steering wheel in the desired position and secure it with the bolts within the 5°–16.6° range.
Connection to PlayStation 4
You can connect the game steering wheel to your PS4 console using a gamepad. Turn off the PlayStation 4 and gamepad. Connect the pedals to the game steering wheel. Using a micro USB cable (not included), connect the original PS4 gamepad to the game steering wheel (gamepad must be turned off). Connect the game steering wheel to your PlayStation 4 console and turn on the console. After successful connection, the blue light indicator on the game wheel will light up. Press the MODE button to enter settings or start the game. While the PlayStation 4 is running, press the HOME button on the game steering wheel to open the main menu. Press and hold the HOME button for one second to access the shutdown options. As soon as the gear lever is connected, it will automatically be put into game steering mode. It is important that the game supports the use of the gear lever; otherwise, the lever will not work and the vibration function will also not be available.
Connection to Xbox One / Xbox Series X / S
You can connect the game steering wheel to your Xbox console using a gamepad. Turn off the Xbox and gamepad. Connect the pedals to the game steering wheel. Using a micro USB cable (not included), connect the original Xbox gamepad to the game steering wheel (gamepad must be turned off). Connect the game steering wheel to your Xbox console and turn on your console. After successful connection, the green indicator light on the game steering wheel will turn on. The indicator light on the gamepad will also turn on. The device is ready for use. To enter the main menu, press the HOME button while playing a game on the console. Press and hold the MODE button for one second to access the shutdown options. From the main menu, press the Y button to open the Quick Search page. As soon as the gear lever is connected, it will automatically be put into game steering mode. It is important that the game supports the use of the gear lever.
Connection to PC
Connect the gearbox and pedals to the game wheel. Install the game wheel and connect it to the power supply unit. Connect the USB cable of the game steering wheel to the PC. Once connected to the PC, the red indicator light on the unit will illuminate. D-INPUT mode is enabled by default. To change the mode to X-INPUT, press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds; the indicator light will start flashing, and after successful mode switching, the purple indicator light will be on permanently. To switch back to D-INPUT mode, repeat the step.
10. Additional Functions
Button Programming
Programmable buttons include: A, B, X, Y, L1 / 5 / LB, L2 / 7 / LT, R1 / 6 / RB, R2 / 8 / R. Programmable inputs also include: left lever (L2 / 7 / LB), right lever (R2 / 8 / RB), accelerator pedal, brake pedal, clutch pedal, and gear lever.
Programming
- Press the PROG button. The indicator light will start flashing.
- Press the desired programmable button. The indicator light will flash more slowly.
- Press the programming button you wish to assign to the selected button. If the programming is successful, the indicator light will stay on continuously.
Deleting a programmed button
- Press the PROG button. The indicator light will start flashing.
- Press the programmed button. The indicator light will flash more slowly.
- Press the programming button assigned to the selected button. If the deletion is successful, the indicator light will remain on continuously.
Deleting all programs
- Press the PROG button. The indicator light will start flashing.
- Press and hold the OPTIONS / MENU button for 5 seconds. If the deletion is successful, the indicator light will remain on continuously.
Exit programming mode
Press and hold the PROG button for 5 seconds. The indicator light will start flashing. Press the PROG button again to exit programming mode. All settings made before exiting will be saved. Alternatively, after 10 seconds of inactivity, the unit will exit programming mode automatically.
11. Calibration
Pedal calibration
- Press buttons "L1+L2+L3" simultaneously; the light indicator starts flashing rapidly.
- Then press the right, middle, and left pedal in sequence until the pedal stops.
- When the LED starts flashing slowly, press the buttons "+" and "-" (Note: The PDF does not explicitly show '+' and '-' buttons for calibration, but implies them. Using generic placeholders). The LED will light up, indicating that calibration is complete.
Steering wheel calibration
- Before connecting the steering wheel to a device, press and hold the buttons "A" + "B".
- Connect the USB connector to the device.
- Release the buttons when the LED starts blinking.
- Press the buttons "+" and "-" (Note: Similar to pedal calibration, '+' and '-' are implied. Using generic placeholders).
- Release the buttons when the LED starts blinking.
12. User Manual for the Wheel Racing Application
Download pages for Android and iOS are available.
To connect to the steering wheel, you must enable device detection at the first launch, and then select "FORCE FEEDBACK" (as depicted in Figure 4).
The program interface consists of 3 tabs: D-input/X-input mode selection and a settings menu.
Steering Wheel Settings
This section allows adjusting the steering angle, force feedback, suspension force, braking force, environmental power, control power, and reassigning buttons (as shown in Figure 5).
Pedals Settings
Adjust the amplitude of pedal presses (clutch, brake, gas), as well as reassign them (as shown in Figure 6).
Gearbox Settings
Reassign buttons for the gearbox (as shown in Figure 7).
Mode Selection
Select between D-input and X-input modes (as shown in Figure 8).
Settings Menu
The settings menu is accessed via an icon in the upper right corner (as shown in Figure 9) and consists of 3 tabs:
TEST
Allows you to test the steering wheel, pedals, and buttons.
CONFIG
Load preset settings for games or add a new configuration.
SETTINGS
Displays information about the application, including app name, app version, model of the connected device, version of the operating system of the connected device, and the version of the steering wheel firmware (as shown in Figure 10).
13. Technical Specifications
| Parameter, measurement unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 11" (280 mm) |
| Steering angle | 900°/270° |
| Buttons quantity | 17 |
| Cable length, m | 2.85 |
| Support | Windows 7/8/10/11 |
| Interface | USB |
| Type of fixation | Clamps |
| Wheel dimensions, mm | 280 × 280 × 300 |
| Wheel weight, g | 1960 |
| Pedals size, mm | 400 × 150 × 230 (380) |
| Pedals weight, g | 1450 |
| Gearbox dimensions, mm | 105 × 180 × 178 |
| Gearbox weight, g | 550 |
14. Troubleshooting
- If the gamepad light does not illuminate when the gamepad is connected, reconnect the gamepad and check if it is working properly.
- If the gamepad does not respond to button presses and the game console freezes, turn off the console and reconnect it.
- If the gamepad does not work properly, it is recommended to reboot the gamepad.
- Make sure the gamepad is turned off before connecting the game steering wheel to PlayStation 4 and Xbox consoles.
- If the direction or pedal is out of place or off-center, correct the pedal according to the pedal calibration method.
- If the angle of the steering wheel deviates after turning on the power, you can adjust it to your liking according to the steering wheel calibration method.
