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Philips SGC2909BB/27 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGC2909 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction IMPORTANT: Before using this product please read your PC/MAC system instruction manual for safety and other information . Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the A Retractable PC Controller for use with personal computers . Retractable connection cable, keyboard/mouse emulation software (Profiler), and rubberized tactile grips provide maximum control and portability.

  • Page 4: Controller Diagram

    Controller Diagram Controller Diagram Button Descriptions • Directional pad - Represents UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and four diagonals. Directional Pad will function as a POV (Point of View) hat during analog mode . • Buttons “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are default fire buttons and are all digital in nature. •...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Note: The D-pad functions as a POV hat for most software titles, but may operate differently depending on the design of each individual game. You can also configure the D-pad to control the X and Y axis through the Test Page found in the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller properties .
  • Page 6 CD-ROM drive. The ‘LOOK IN’ box should display your CD-ROM drive. NOTE: You may need to click on the ‘My Computer’ icon in order to select your CD-ROM drive. 5. Select ‘Setup for Philips Retractable PC Controller.exe’ and click OK. The following window should appear.
  • Page 7 Installation 6. Once initialization has finished, the ‘SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller’ Install Wizard screen will appear. 7. After reading the notice, press the ‘NEXT’ button to begin the software installation. You should now see the following screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system.
  • Page 8 Note: During installation on Windows XP and 2000 the following digital signature message may appear . The message will read that the “Philips Controller has not passed Windows Logo testing” . Please click “Con- tinue Anyway” or “Yes” to continue with the installation.
  • Page 9 Installation 10. You can now click the ‘FINISH’ button at the following screen to complete the installation. 11. Once installation is complete you can reconnect the SGC2909 to your PC’s USB port. Windows may prompt you to restart your PC. If this occurs please select ‘YES’. Installation Notes 1.
  • Page 10 Installation & Properties 2. If you previously installed the SGC2909 software on your PC the following Windows prompt may appear. This prompt will only appear if you selected to backup profiles during a previous SGC2909 software unin- stall. If you click ‘Yes’ the backup profiles will be automatically loaded. If you click ‘No’ the backup profiles will be deleted.

  • Page 11: Properties

    Properties 5. Highlight “Philips Retractable PC Controller” by clicking on it. Then click on ‘PROPERTIES’ button to open the Philips Retractable PC Controller Properties Window . 6. The Retractable PC Controller Properties consists of four pages for testing all the functions of the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller .
  • Page 12 Properties 8. The ‘CALBRATION PAGE’ is used to calibrate the analog sticks. This page is only used if you experience mis- aligned axes or erratic, shaky response of the analog sticks on the ‘TEST PAGE’. Click the ‘SET’ button and follow the onscreen instructions .
  • Page 13 Properties 9. The ‘EFFECT PAGE’ is used to verify that the vibration motors are functioning properly. Move the left ana- log stick to test the vibration of the left and right motor. Note: The ‘ABOUT PAGE’ displays information regarding the Retractable PC Controller and the version number of the installed driver.

  • Page 14: Profile Editor

    Profile Editor Profile Editor Mouse and Key Profile Editor Software What is the Profile Editor Software? The Profile Editor is a program that allows you to customize your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller for PC games that do not support USB game controllers. It can program keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2909, allowing you to use the controller with PC games that only support the mouse and keyboard.
  • Page 15 Profile Editor 2. You should now see the main menu of the Profile Editor. In the main menu you can assign keyboard keys and mouse movement to the SGC2909. You can assign a keyboard key to any of the SGC2909’s buttons and d-pad directionals.
  • Page 16 Profile Editor 4. When you click on a button label a pop-up menu will appear with three available options; Assign a key, Mouse Left Button, and Mouse Right Button. Each option will be described below. You select the desired option by clicking on it .
  • Page 17 Profile Editor d. Mouse Left Button – This option allows you to assign the mouse’s left button to the highlighted button. Once selected, the controller is automatically programmed. In our example below, the left mouse but- ton has been assigned to the d-pad right directional . e.
  • Page 18 Profile Editor You can repeat the steps described above to program all the buttons of the controller. Programming the d-pad is the same as programming buttons . 5. Mouse movement can be assigned to the Left or/and Right analog sticks. Mouse movement is the only option that can be assigned to the analog sticks.
  • Page 19 Save button. Note: It is recommended to save profiles with the same name as the PC game you desire to use the profile with. By default, Windows XP, 2000, ME & 98SE profiles are saved to the C:\Program Files\PHILIPS\ Philips Retractable PC Controller\profile directory. Under Windows Vista profiles are saved to...
  • Page 20 Profile Editor 7. LOAD button – The LOAD button is used to load a previously saved profile. a. Clicking the LOAD button will bring up the following window. Select the desired profile you wish to load by clicking on it. Once the profile has been highlighted, you can click the open button. Note: Before playing your game you will need to load the desired profile you created for that game.

  • Page 21: Profile Editor

    Profile Editor & Uninstall a. Velocity – You can adjust velocity by dragging the slider with your mouse’s left button. The velocity set- ting adjusts how fast the mouse cursor will move when you use the SGC2909’s analog stick. This setting adjusts the number of pixels the mouse cursor will move per second.

  • Page 22: Uninstall

    “C:\Program Files\Philips\SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller”. A shortcut to the Philips Retractable PC Controller folder was also added to your programs folder in the “Start Menu” . 2. To uninstall Retractable PC Controller’s software, Click on the ‘START’ button in the Windows Task Bar.

  • Page 23: Vista 32 Addendum

    Software installation for users of Vista Philips recommends installing the software under an administrator account for an easier installation procedure . Note: If using a standard user account you will need to enter an administrator’s password in the text box of the window below to install the controller software due to the limited privileges of your standard user account.
  • Page 24 CD into your drive. You may double click on ‘Setup for Philips Wireless PC Controller.exe’ to begin the software installation. If auto play is not enabled, click on the Start button, select Computer. Double click on the CD drive where...
  • Page 25 Vista 32 Addendum 4. You will see the screen below. Click on Allow. 5. Once initialization has finished, the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller’ Install Wizard screen will appear. 6. After reading the notice, press the ‘NEXT’ button to begin the software installation. You should now see the screen indicating that the software is being installed on your system .
  • Page 26 1 . Click the start button in the Windows task bar and select Control Panel . Click on uninstall a program . If viewed in Classic View mode, click on the Programs and Features icon. 2 . Click on Philips Wireless PC Controller to highlight it . Click on uninstall / change button and the following window appears .
  • Page 27 8. Once uninstall has finished, the ‘SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstall Program’ will automatically close . Uninstall thru the SGC2909 Software 1 . Click on Start button . Click on all Programs . Click on Philips folder, click on SGC2909 folder and select Uninstall and the following screen appears .
  • Page 28 Vista 32 Addendum 2. Click on Allow button. The SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Uninstaller’ will start. 3. You have three selections available. Automatic will automatically uninstall the the Wireless PC Controller software. Custom will allow you to choose which modifications to make during uninstall. Repair will allow you to reinstall the software if original files are corrupted.

  • Page 29: Mac System Requirements

    Mac Installation Apple Mac Instructions and Setup Mac System Requirements • Mac computer with a G3 or later processor • Mac OS 9 .2 or later, Mac OS X 10 .2 or later • InputSprocket 1.7 games or higher for Mac OS. 9.2 •...

  • Page 30: Care

    Finally, do not open the case of the SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller. Maintenance and servicing should be done by Philips only . If you are experiencing difficulties with your SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller, please check the following:...

  • Page 31: Mac Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • If the software title stops responding to the Retractable PC Controller, this indicates that the connection may have been lost due to extending or retracting the connection cable. Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector and then reconnecting to the same USB port .

  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    FAQs • If your software title freezes or hangs up due to extending or retracting the cable you will need to try the following. a. Wait several seconds and the Retractable PC Controller should automatically reconnect. If this doesn’t work try unplugging the USB connector from your Mac and then reconnecting to the same USB port . b.
  • Page 33 In WinXP and Win2000, two new entries called “Philips Controller” and HID-compliant game control- ler” will be listed under the Human Interface Device category. In WinME, one new entry called “Philips Joypad Mouse” will be listed under the Human Interface Devices category. In Win98SE, one new entry called “Philips Joypad Mouse”...
  • Page 34 FAQs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question When I plug my SGC2909 in and Windows runs through the detection process it asks me for my Windows CD . I do not have a Windows CD as it was not supplied with my computer so what do I do? Answer 1 Check and verify that you have the Windows CD.
  • Page 35 FAQs Answer 2 The PC game supports USB controllers but the controller still doesn’t work. The SGC2909 will not automatically work with PC games that support USB controllers. You will need to con- figure the SGC2909 to the game. The procedure for doing this varies from game to game. You need to consult the game’s instruction manual or contact the game publisher for instructions.
  • Page 36 FAQs Question My SGC2909 does not work in my MS-DOS based game . Answer USB Devices do not function in MS-DOS USB devices do not function under the MS-DOS environment. There is no way to get an MS-DOS game to recognize a USB device. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question I extended the cable of my SGC2909 and now the SGC2909 stopped working in my PC Game or my PC game froze.
  • Page 37 FAQs Profile Editor Software Questions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question I received a “Can’t connect to SGC2909 Retractable PC Controller Controller!” when I click on the SGC2909 icon. Answer The SGC2909 is not connected to your PC’s USB port. Verify that the SGC2909 is directly connected to a USB port on your PC . The SGC2909 must be connected in order to use the Profile Editor.
  • Page 38 FAQs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question The SGC2909’s analog sticks provide poor control when mouse movement is assigned to the analog sticks. The mouse cursor moves too slow, too rapidly, or erratically. Answer Adjust the Velocity and Acceleration Sliders Open the Profile Editor. Click the ‘Speed’ button the main menu to access the Mouse Speed Adjust sub-menu. You try adjusting the Velocity and Acceleration sliders to improve the mouse movement of the analog sticks.
  • Page 39 In WinXP and Win2000, two new entries called “Philips Controller” and HID-compliant game control- ler” will be listed under the Human Interface Device category. In WinME, one new entry called “Philips Joypad Mouse” will be listed under the Human Interface Devices category. In Win98SE, one new entry called “Philips Joypad Mouse”...
  • Page 40 FAQs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question When I use the Profile Editor, my SGC2909 does not vibrate with my PC game. Answer Most keyboard and mouse only PC games do not support vibration feedback. Unfortunately, most games that only support the mouse and keyboard due not support vibration feedback. If you must use the Profile Editor with your PC game, it means the game most likely doesn’t support vibration feed- back.

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft® . This product is not sponsored or endorsed by the companies mentioned herein . ©2007 Philips Accessories and Computer Peripherals All rights reserved. All trade names and registered trademarks are property of the respective manufacturers listed.
  • Page 42 SGC2909 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2007© Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www .philips .com...

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