HORI Wireless Racing Wheel Apex Instruction Manual

How to Connect

Before syncing, connect the foot pedals modular plug to the steering wheel modular connection port.

• Make sure that direction of modular plug is correct before connecting.

• This product can be used without the foot pedals.

Diagram showing the Modular Plug Connection Port and Modular Plug.

How to Sync

PS4™

Steering Mode Function

Please make sure that the platform toggle switch is set to "PS4-N" / "PS4-S" when connecting to the PS4™ system or set to "PC" when connecting to the PC*.

* PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.

Diagram showing the Platform Toggle Switch with options PS4-N, PS4-S, PC.

Pairing Process

1. Use the Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) to navigate from the PS4™ system Home screen. Select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth devices.
2. While pressing down on the Share button on this product, press the PS button (approx. 5 sec.). The LED indicator will flash and the product will enter pairing mode. [Press for 5 seconds]

Diagram showing SHARE + PS buttons being pressed, with an indicator for 'Flashing' Program LED (Left).

3. Select "HORI Wireless Racing Wheel" from the list to complete the pairing. If you want to use the paired controller again, press the PS button on the Wireless Racing Wheel Apex.

Diagram showing the selection of 'HORI Wireless Racing Wheel' on a device screen.

PC*

To use this product on Windows PC, refer to the URL below for driver installation instructions.

https://hori.jp/info/install/

*Above step is for Windows®8~8.1/7 only; not necessary for Windows®10.

Wired Connection

Toggle the Platform Toggle Switch to "PC" and connect the USB cable to the PC.

Diagram showing the Platform Toggle Switch set to PC.

Wireless Connection

For Bluetooth compatible PCs only. For non-Bluetooth compatible PC, please purchase a separate Bluetooth adapter.

Windows 10

1. Click the Windows Start Button located on the bottom left of the screen.
2. Click "Settings" from the Start Menu.
3. Click "Devices" from the Windows Settings screen.
4. Turn "Bluetooth" On and click "Add Bluetooth or other device".
5. Click "Bluetooth" from the Add a device screen.
6. While holding down the "SHARE" button of this product, press and hold the "PS" Button (More than 5 seconds). The LED Indicator on this product will flash and begin pairing.
7. Select "HORI Wireless Racing Wheel" from the list to complete the pairing.

Windows 8.1/8

1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom right of the screen to display the sidebar.
2. Click "Settings" then select "Change PC Settings".
3. From the PC Settings screen:
   • Windows 8.1: Click "PC and Device", then select "Bluetooth". From the "Bluetooth Device management" screen, turn "Bluetooth" On.
   • Windows 8.0: Click "Wireless", then turn "Bluetooth" On. Click "Device", then select "Add a Device".
4. While holding down the "SHARE" button, press and hold the "PS" Button (More than 5 seconds). The LED Indicator will flash and begin pairing.
5. Select "HORI Wireless Racing Wheel" from the list to complete the pairing.

Windows 7

1. Right click the Bluetooth icon inside the Windows Taskbar located on the lower right of the screen and click "Add a Device". If you do not see the Bluetooth icon:
   • Click the Windows Start Button located on bottom left of the screen.
   • Click "Device and Printer" and right click "PC" from the list and click "Bluetooth Settings". Click "Options" tab and checkmark "Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer".
2. While holding down the "SHARE" button, press and hold the "PS" Button (More than 5 seconds). The LED Indicator will flash and begin pairing.
3. Select "HORI Wireless Racing Wheel" from the list to complete the pairing.

* PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.

Included

Steering Unit, Foot Pedals, Suction Cups, Clamp, Screw, USB Cable, Instruction Manual.

Platform

PlayStation®4 / PC*

System Requirements: Windows®10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, USB port, Internet Connection, Bluetooth.

* Functions as PC controller through XInput. This product does not support DirectInput.

* PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.

Please note the racing wheel information provided is for use with the PS4™ and PC. For further information on how to use your PS4™ or PC, please refer to the relevant system manual.

Please upgrade to the latest system software before use.

This product does not support stereo headsets/microphone input, speaker, light bar or motion sensor function. To use voice chat, connect a USB or Bluetooth headset (sold separately) directly to your PS4™ system.

Layout

Steering Unit (Front View)

Diagram of the Steering Unit front view, labeling the PS Button (PC: GUIDE Button), ASSIGN Button, Program LED [L], Program LED [R], L3 Button (PC: LSB Button), L1 Button (PC: LB Button), L2 Button (PC: LT Button), Directional Pad, SHARE Button (PC: BACK Button), OPTIONS Button (PC: START Button), R3 Button (PC: RSB Button), R1 Button (PC: RB Button), R2 Button (PC: RT Button), and buttons labeled with symbols (Triangle/Y, Circle/B, Cross/A, Square/X) with their respective PC mappings.

Steering Unit (Back View)

Diagram of the Steering Unit back view, labeling the Control Toggle Switch, R Paddle (PS4™: R1 Button, PC: X Button), USB Port (Micro-B), Modular Plug Connection Port, Platform Toggle Switch, Reset Button, L Paddle (PS4™: L1 Button, PC: A Button), and Modular Plug.

Foot Pedals

Diagram of the Foot Pedals, labeling the L Pedal (PS4-N: L2 Button, PS4-S: Brake, PC: LT Button) and R Pedal (PS4-N: R2 Button, PS4-S: Accelerator, PC: RT Button).

How to Mount

Steering Unit

Option 1: Suction Cup

1. Remove all dust and dirt from your tabletop before securing the controller using the five suction cups.
2. Attach suction cups to steering unit when setting up.

Diagram showing suction cups being attached to the steering unit.

Option 2: Clamp

1. Tighten the clamp screw into the steering wheel base.
2. Use the clamp to secure the steering unit to a flat, hard surface (i.e. table).

Diagram showing a clamp being tightened and attached to a table.

• Do not combine both securing methods as it may damage the suction cups.

• Do not affix to furniture made from glass or other fragile materials.

• Detach from furniture carefully to prevent damage to furniture or product.

Foot Pedals

Place foot pedals onto a flat surface.

How to Charge

You can charge with USB cable by connecting it to this product and to a USB terminal on the PS4™ console. When charging, the LED indicator flashes orange and turns off when the charge is complete.

Insert the USB connector of the controller into a USB port of your PS4™ system.

Diagram showing a USB cable connecting to the steering unit and a PS4™ system.

Platform Toggle Switch

The Platform Toggle Switch toggles the Wireless RACING WHEEL APEX between PS4™ Normal Mode (PS4-N), PS4™ Steering Mode (PS4-S), and PC compatibility mode (PC).

Connecting to the PS4™ system: Normal.

Connecting to the PS4™ system: Steering Mode Function.

Diagram showing PS4-N, PS4-S, PC options on the toggle switch.

Connecting to the PC.

Diagram showing PS4-N, PS4-S, PC options on the toggle switch.

Note: Please set the toggle switch to the desired platform before connecting.

Control Toggle Switch

Directional pad controls can be toggled to directional pad, left stick or right stick controls. This product's directional pad toggle function is not guaranteed to work with all software. Please refer to software's instruction book. This product does not work with Analog mode.

Diagram showing icons for DP (Directional Pad), LS (Left Stick), RS (Right Stick).

Assign Mode

You can remap the function of buttons using this feature.

How to Adjust

1. Press the ASSIGN button for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Select the button(s) to remap: L2/R2/L Paddle / R Paddle / L Pedal / R Pedal OR ○/×/△/□ / L1/L2/L3/R1/R2/R3 / L Paddle / R Paddle / L Pedal / R Pedal. Program LED (Right) will flash (quickly).
3. Press the direction (Right, Down, Left or Up) to assign the desired function. Program LED (Right) will turn on.

• For step 3, to assign a specific direction input of the Left Analog Stick to a button, set the Directional Pad Control Toggle Switch (DP/LS/RS) to [LS] and press the D-Pad in the direction you want to assign. For Right Analog Stick, set to [RS].

Diagram illustrating the assignment process with button icons, directional inputs, and LED indicators.

How to reset individual buttons

Use the Step 3 above to individually reset buttons to default.

How to reset all buttons / functions to default

1. Press the ASSIGN button for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Press the PS button. Program LED (Right) will turn off and all button assignments will reset to its default settings.

Diagram illustrating the reset process with button icons and LED indicators.

After 4 seconds of inactivity between steps, Program LED (Right) will turn off and program mode will stop.

During steps 2, button input from the controller to the PS4™ will be disabled.

When the Program LED (Left) turns on, it indicates that a button is remapped and will not turn off until button function is reset to default.

If you want to disable button function, press and hold for 3 seconds the same button you pressed in step 2 at the time of step 3.

If you pressed multiple buttons during step 3, the last button you pressed will be assigned.

Controller settings are stored even if the USB is disconnected.

Pilot Mode

Experience quicker handling by switching the max steering output from 270 degrees to 180 degrees.

1. Press ASSIGN + R2. Program LED (Left) will light blue for 3 seconds.
2. Press ASSIGN + L2. Program LED (Left) will light green for 3 seconds.

Diagram illustrating Pilot Mode activation with button combinations and resulting LED colors.

Adjustable Sensitivity

Steering wheel sensitivity is adjustable to seven levels. The Program LED (Left) colour will change to indicate the sensitivity value.

Steering Unit

1. Press ASSIGN for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Press OPTIONS. Program LED (Right) will flash (quickly).
3. Select setting via Directional Pad (DP/LS/RS). Left Program LED colour will change according to setting and chart below.
4. Sensitivity value increases by pressing up on the Directional Pad. [Responsive]
5. Sensitivity value decreases by pressing down on the Directional Pad. [Gradual]
6. Press ASSIGN. Program LED (Right) will turn off. (The Program LED (Right) will light green when assigning buttons.)

Chart:

• If you do not perform step 2 after 1, the Program LED (Right) will turn off after four seconds and button assignment mode will automatically end.

• During steps 2~6, only the steering unit and foot pedal input are enabled. Button input from the controller to the PS4™ will be disabled.

• Controller settings are stored even if the USB is disconnected.

Foot pedals

1. Press ASSIGN for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Press the Foot Pedals. Left Program LED colour will change according to setting and chart below. Program LED (Right) will flash (quickly).
3. Sensitivity value increases by pressing up on the Directional Pad. [Responsive]
4. Sensitivity value decreases by pressing down on the Directional Pad. [Gradual]
5. Press ASSIGN. Program LED (Right) will turn off. (The Program LED (Right) will light green when assigning buttons.)

Chart:

• If you do not perform step 2 after 1, the Program LED (Right) will turn off after four seconds and button assignment mode will automatically end.

• During steps 2~5, only the steering unit and foot pedal input are enabled. Button input from the controller to the PS4™ will be disabled.

• Controller settings are stored even if the USB is disconnected.

Adjustable Dead Zone

The Dead Zone is adjustable to seven levels. Program LED (Left) colour will change to indicate the dead zone value.

1. Press ASSIGN for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Press OPTIONS. Program LED (Right) will flash (quickly).
3. Select setting via Directional Pad (DP/LS/RS). Left Program LED colour will change according to setting and chart below.
4. Dead zone value increases by pressing up on the Directional Pad. [Narrow]
5. Dead zone value decreases by pressing down on the Directional Pad. [Wide]
6. Press ASSIGN. Program LED (Right) will turn off. (The Program LED (Right) will light green when assigning buttons.)

Chart:

• If you do not perform step 2 after 1, the Program LED (Right) will turn off after four seconds and button assignment mode will automatically end.

• During steps 2~6, only the steering unit and foot pedal input are enabled. Button input from the controller to the PS4™ will be disabled.

• Controller settings are stored even if the USB is disconnected.

Reset back to default settings

To simultaneously reset all of the following: Quick Handling Mode, Dead Zone Adjustment, Sensitivity Adjustment.

1. Press ASSIGN for 3 seconds. Program LED (Right) will flash (slowly).
2. Press SHARE. Program LED (Right) will turn off. (The Program LED (Right) will light green when assigning buttons.)

When Quick Handling Mode is cancelled, steering wheel input value will default to 270°.

Dead zone and sensitivity default values are set to "4".

If you do not perform step ② after 1, the Program LED (Right) will turn off after four seconds and button assignment mode will automatically end.

Diagram illustrating the default reset process.

Troubleshooting

Please check the following for any issues:

• Controller does not respond. →The battery may be low. Charge the controller accordingly.
• Controller cannot be charged or does not respond on a full charge or reacts on its own. →Use a thin object to press the reset button located on the bottom of the controller to reset and reconnect the controller. If problem still persists, please contact HORI customer support. (infoeu@hori.jp)

Diagram showing the Reset Button location.

• The PS button does not respond during gameplay →Please check the Platform Toggle Switch on this product. Make sure it is set to "PS4" for PS4™ and "PC" for PC*.
• Controls respond in the home screen but not during gameplay →For the PS4™, controls will not respond if the user account is different from the one used at the start of the game. Make sure to always log in with the same user account.
• The controller will not respond upon pressing the PS button →You must first pair this controller with the PS4™ system using a wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®4).

Although the instruction manual states that the products is for the PS4™ system, it is also compatible with the PC. Please also refer to our website (https://www.hori.co.uk/) for additional information.

* PC compatibility not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.

Caution

• Never disassemble, repair, or modify this product.
• Keep the controller away from dusty or humid areas.
• Do not apply strong impact or weight on the product.
• Do not pull roughly or bend the cable of the controller.
• If product needs cleaning, use only a soft dry cloth. Do not use any chemical agents like benzine or thinner.
• Keep this product out of the reach of children under 3.

Regarding Wireless Interference

This product uses a 2.4 GHz frequency band. Other wireless devices may use the same frequency band. To prevent radio interference with other wireless devices:

1. Please confirm that no other wireless devices are being used nearby.
2. In the unlikely event that radio interference occurs between this product and other wireless devices, change the area this product is used or turn the other wireless device off.

Regarding Battery

• If batteries leak, please do not touch the acid with your bare hands.
• Do not place this product near heat sources or leave under direct sunlight.
• Internal battery life may deplete over time.
• Recharge the battery at least once every three month to maintain function even if it has not been used for a prolonged time.

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Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable resources.

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Warranty

For all warranty claims made within the first 30 days after purchase, please check with the retailer where the original purchase was made for details. If the warranty claim cannot be processed through the original retailer or for any other inquiries pertaining to our products, please address directly to HORI at infoeu@hori.jp.

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