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  • Page 1 Manual Hello Realism Goodbye Toys www.fanatec.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing To get the most out of and before using your new ClubSport Wheel Base V2, please read this manual for important information regarding your health and how to safely use this product. This manual can also be used as a great tool for...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Part list ..................... 5. Assembly ....................10-15 5.1 Plan your configuration ..............5.2 Mounting the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 ........5.3 Attaching a Fanatec Steering Wheel ..........5.4 Take off a Fanatec Steering Wheel ..........5.5 ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles (CS SSP) ........
  • Page 4 WARNING! Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual im- ages, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these „pho- tosensitive epileptic seizures”...
  • Page 5: General

    The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 must be connected to an appropriate power source: • For the used ClubSport Wheel Base V2 use only the power supply and AC power cord that came with your ClubSport Wheel Base V2 or that you received from an authorized repair center.
  • Page 6 GENERAL NOTES • Fanatec Steering Wheels like the BMW M3 GT2, the Formula Black and Formula Carbon, the Porsche 918 RSR, the Universal Hub and others which might be mentioned in this manual are not included within the ClubSport Wheel Base package and sold separately.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Porsche 918 RSR, the ClubSport Universal Hub and other peripheral devices from Fanatec like pedals, shifters and handbrake. Especially watch out for other products from the Fanatec ClubSport platform! The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 can be used on PC and PlayStation 3 (PS3 Mode to be activated). IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 8: Preparation

    PREPARATION 4.1 Package contents ClubSport Wheel Base V2 ClubSport Wheel Base 20° mounting socket (comes assembled) Power supply (different versions for Europe EU, United States of America US, Australia AU and Japan JP) USB connection cable with 90° plug Screws (S1)
  • Page 9: Tools

    4.2 Tools Only an Allen key 4 mm is needed to assemble or disassemble the 20° mount- ing socket. Required tools are not included! 4.3 Part list Part number Part name usage Picture Description Screw Screws for mounting the 20° mount- M6 x 10 mm ing adapter onto the bottom side of ClubSport Wheel Base (adapter...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    5.2 Mounting the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 To mount the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 to a table or rig by screws please find a printed drilling template inside the package of the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 as well as the printable version in the download area of our website www.
  • Page 11: Attaching A Fanatec Steering Wheel

    Align ClubSport Wheel Base V2 axle, to correct position Press together or “pinch” and hold quick release mechanism Slide rim onto ClubSport Wheel Base V2 axle Now release the sleeve of the quick release mechanism IMPORTANT: Please mind not to use high force to attach the steering...
  • Page 12: Take Off A Fanatec Steering Wheel

    5.4 Take off a Fanatec Steering Wheel Pinch and hold quick release mechanism Slide rim off ClubSport Wheel Base V2 axle Place rim face down on table Insert storage pin Now release the sleeve of the quick release mechanism...
  • Page 13: Clubsport Static Shifter Paddles (Cs Ssp)

    (CS SSP) as shown in the picture below: IMPORTANT: ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles (CS SSP) sold sep- arately and not included within the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 package content. Mounting screws for ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles included within the package of ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles.
  • Page 14 The PEDAL port is used to connect pedals to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2, e.g. the ClubSport Pedals (CSP), the CSR Pedals (CSR P) or the CSR Elite Pedals (CSR EP). 5.6.5 DATA The DATA port is used to connect LED displays to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.
  • Page 15: Drilling Template

    Wheel Base V2. IMPORTANT: Please use only the power supply and AC power cord that came with your ClubSport Wheel Base V2 or that you received from an authorized repair center. See ‘Electrical Safety’ in Chapter 1 ‘General’ for more details! 5.7 Drilling Template...
  • Page 16: Functions & Features

    The firmware and the PC driver can be updated to newer versions by Fanatec for software bug fixing or introduction of new features and compatibilities. Before first use the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 must be updated to the latest firmware version which is available on our website www.fanatec.com/support.
  • Page 17 Double-click the ClubSport Wheel to go ahead and see the complete menu. The next appearing menu ‘function test’ then is depending on the attached Fanatec Steering Wheel. For the manual there is used the ClubSport Universal Hub as an example, see pictures below:...
  • Page 18 LED bar. The button ‘Vibration Test’ starts a vibration signal to activate the vibration mo- tors inside the Fanatec Steering Wheels. This is not available for the ClubSport Universal Hub as the Universal Hub rims do not have vibration motors inside.
  • Page 19 The biggest area in this window is the upper right section of this view. There is shown a scheme of the attached Fanatec Steering Wheel with all buttons. If you press one of the buttons on the attached Steering Wheel the correspond- ing button will be marked with a blue spot as long as the button is physically activated.
  • Page 20 Usually shifters connected to the SHIFTER2 port are mapped to different inputs (I/Os) than the shifter paddles at the Fanatec Steering Wheels. If you want to change the mapping so that the used inputs for these shifters are identically mapped as for the Fanatec Steering Wheel shifter paddles activate this checkbox.
  • Page 21 ‘Firmware update procedure’ below in this user manual). 6.1.2 Firmware update procedure To initiate the firmware update the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 must first be connected to the PC by USB cable and then it must be switched to Bootloader mode.
  • Page 22 When Bootloader mode is active the fans are OFF and the LED ring around the red power button ‘START’ on the front plate of the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 is lit blue (all 4 segments). On the PC screen this window will appear automat- ically as shown on the right hand side: Click on the upper button ‘Start firmware updater’.
  • Page 23 When the Base Updater is connect- ed to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 the buttons ‘Load Hex File’ and ‘Flash Firmware’ are available as shown on the right hand side: Use button ‘Load Hex File’ to browse and select the wanted firmware file (.hex).
  • Page 24 The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 is secured by firmware and by driver so that usually it is not possible to install wrong firmwares on the ClubSport Wheel Base V2! Do not try to force installation of any wrong firmware to the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 to avoid damages.
  • Page 25: Start-Up Procedure

    6.2 Start-Up procedure The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 has an improved and faster start-up procedure: ATTENTION: When initialisation and auto calibration of the Club- Sport Wheel Base is in progress never touch the attached steering wheel in order to avoid injuries or incorrect calibration! •...
  • Page 26: Tuning Menu

    V2. If FF is set to OFF, there will be no force feedback effect executed by the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 motor. If FF is set to 010, the motor will execute only 10% of the maximum motor power. If FF is set to 100, the motor will execute 100% of the maximum motor power.
  • Page 27 CSP (V2) pedal set if it is connected directly to the wheel - not individually by USB. ABS can also be simulated dynamically by the game if the developer makes use of the Fanatec SDK. To change the used and active value press up or down direction at the FunkySwitch...
  • Page 28 / counter clockwise. Note: If SPR is set to low values or ‘OFF’ the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 will not be able to move the attached Steering Wheel to correct center position after calibration run. Force, spring and damper modifiers cannot be used on Xbox One since those separated FFB signals are not used in the XBO force feedback system.
  • Page 29: Cooling System

    The operation speed of the fans is adjusted to the currently detected temper- ature of the motor inside the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 and could even stop, depending on used firmware version. The temperature control is subject to change by firmware updates so that the...
  • Page 30: Electronic Operation

    Sport Wheel Base V2) first you need to enter the tuning menu as described above. When you use a regular Fanatec Steering Wheel like the BMW M3 GT2, the Formula Black or For- mula Carbon or the Porsche 918 RSR you must press the left and right stick at the same time.
  • Page 31 7.1.3 PS3 mode Initially the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 is in PC mode. For use on PlayStation 3 the ClubSport Wheel Base V2 must be switched to PS3 mode. When you use a regular Fanatec Steering Wheel like the BMW M3 GT2, the...
  • Page 32 The following pictures show the instructions on the LED display of the Universal Hub but are similar on the other Fanatec Steering Wheels: ....neutral position .
  • Page 33: Cleaning

    ClubSport Wheel Base V2. TROUBLESHOOTING The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 must not be modified differently than described in this manual. Endor® AG expressly prohibits analysis and utilization of the electronics, hardware, software and firmware contained in the controller. In case difficulties occur in connection with utilization of the ClubSport Wheel Base V2, please use the following guide for elimination of errors.
  • Page 34 V2 seems to become weaker. limit the tuning menu values will be overwritten to regular maximum values (not higher than 100 %). Let your ClubSport Wheel Base V2 calm down be- fore continue using it. After playing a while the ClubSport Wheel Base When the temperature is exceeding the upper lim- V2 motor has switched OFF.
  • Page 35: Serial Number

    SERIAL NUMBER Before contacting the Fanatec Customer Support please note the serial number of your ClubSport Wheel Base V2: ………………………………………………... You can find the serial number on a sticker on the bottom side of you Club- Sport Wheel Base V2 or on stickers on one of the packaging boxes. The seri- al number starts with letters ‘FG’...
  • Page 36: Ecology Advice

    ECOLOGY ADVICE In the European Union: At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling. Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recy- cled.
  • Page 37: Fcc Compliance

    FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. The operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 38: Warranty

    WARRANTY Please check the FAQ database at www.fanatec.com/support to see if your problem can be solved there. Normally, the warranty period is one year. How- ever, this may differ depending on the respective state. 1) Endor AG grants for the hardware product – as extension of shorter na- ®...
  • Page 39 Fanatec is a registered trademark of Endor AG ® Designed and developed by Endor AG in Germany...

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