Front Cover WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game ­ dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions ­ IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play. Thank you for purchasing FERRARI F355 ChallengeTM for the PlayStation®2. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting the game. Contents Getting Started Starting Up Controls Main Menu The Game Screen Selection Screen Game Modes Arcade Championship Great Driver Challenge Versus Play Car Settings Driving Data Options Save & Load 2 3 4 6 7 8 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen. Gallery Courses 23 24 USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT: The use of software or peripherials not authorized by Sony Computer Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the controller ports or memory card slots. Car Dimensions Total Length x Total Width x Total Height: 167.3 in x 74.8 in x 46.1 in Wheel Base: 96.5 in Tread: F 59.6 in/R 63.6 in (F1514 mm/R1516 mm) Weight: 2976 lb (DIN: 1450 kg) Front/Rear Load : Front Axle: 600 kg / Rear Axle: 840 kg Performance HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 2 FORMAT DISC: · This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles with the NTSC U/C designation. · Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. · Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. · Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. · Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lintfree, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Max Speed: 183 mph (manufacturer's official figures) Acceleration: 4.7 sec (0-60 mph), 13 sec. (0-1/4 mile) Engine Specifications Engine: F129B/40 Engine Type: Water-cooled, DOHC 8 cylinders in 90° V layout Valvetrain: 5 valves per cylinder (3 radial intake, 2 exhaust) Maximum Horsepower: 280KW (375 bhp) @ 8250 rpm Specific Power (Brake Mean Effective Pressure): 109 bhp/liter (1.5kg/cm) Maximum Torque: 363Nm (268 lb-ft) @6000 rpm A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) is needed to save game data. To save game data, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2 before starting up the game. Do not remove or insert controllers or other peripheral devices when the power is on. 26KB or more available space is required to save game data. Please ensure there is sufficient available space. 1 Getting Started MEMORY CARD slot 2 MEMORY CARD slot 1 disc tray RESET button (OPEN) button Starting Up Below is an explanation of peripheral devices and the basic button controls used on the Menu/Selection Screens and during racing. This game is for one or two players. It is compatible with the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller and the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. For 1-player games, connect the controller to be used to controller port 1. For 2-player games, connect the controller for player 2 to controller port 2. *Unless otherwise stated the button controls referred to in this manual are for the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. USB connector S400 i.LINK connector controller port 1 controller port 2 DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller L2 button L1 button R2 button R1 button Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the FERRARI F355 challengeTM disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software. directional buttons left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down) SELECT button ANALOG mode button Mode indicator START button button button button button right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down) Logitech Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) / Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) Logitech Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (PS2) Steering Wheel button button button button R1 button R2 button Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (PS2) Right paddle Steering Wheel (Behind the steering wheel) D A S F Directional button L1 button L2 button Left paddle (Behind the steering wheel) SELECT button START button X button A button Left paddle (Behind the steering wheel) Y button B button Right paddle (Behind the steering wheel) 2 3 Controls Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) *The following button assignments are the default settings. Controller Left analog stick Directional button D button F button A button S button R1 button R2 button L1 button L2 button START button Function on Menu Screens Move cursor Move cursor Cancel command Cancel command Enter command Enter command Not used Not used Not used Not used Start game Function During Racing Steering Steering Driver Assist Functions ON/OFF Brake Select Driver Assist Functions Accelerator Shift up Change view Shift down Not used Pause/Resume Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) *The following button assignments are the default settings. Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) Function On Menu Screens Move cursor Not used Start game Cancel command Enter command Move cursor (up) Move cursor (down) Enter command Cancel command Function During Racing Steering controls Driver Assist Functions ON/OFF Pause/Resume Select Driver Assist Functions Change view Shift up Shift down Accelerator Brake Steering wheel X button A button Y button B button Left paddle Right paddle Left pedal Right pedal *The mode indicator should be on (red). *This game uses the vibration function. The vibration function can be switched ON/OFF from the Options Screen (P.21). *Button assignments can be changed using the Device Settings menu on the Options Screen (P.21). Logitech Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) *The following button assignments are the default settings. Logitech Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) The Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) and the Logitech Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) are compatible with FERRARI F355 ChallengeTM. Both USB wheels bring the arcade sensation of being in the driver's seat with realistic steering wheel and pedals. Please read the manual provided with the Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2)/Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) before use. Connect the USB Wheel directly to the USB connector before turning on the power to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Do not remove or connect the USB Wheel during start-up. The USB hub cannot be used. When the USB Wheel is connected, the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) cannot be used. When using one Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2)/Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2), connect it to the upper USB connector (when the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is set horizontally). When using more than one Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2)/Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2), connect the Wheels in the following manner: Upper USB connector for Player 1 / Lower USB connector for Player 2. The USB Wheel will undergo automatic calibration once the power for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has been turned on. Be sure to leave sufficient space around the wheel and do not touch it while calibration is in progress. *When a Driving ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2)/Logitech GT ForceTM USB Wheel (for PlayStation®2) has been connected, controllers/analog controllers cannot be used in the controller ports. *Use the Device Settings menu from the Options Screen (P.21) to change button assignments, steering wheel calibration settings, and turn feedback vibration ON/OFF. *The above button assignments are the default settings. Copyright © 2002 Logitech. All rights reserved. Function On Menu Screens Move cursor/Select item Not used Cancel command Cancel command Enter command Enter command Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Start game Enter command Cancel command Function During Racing Not used Steering controls Driver Assist Functions ON/OFF Not used Not used Select Driver Assist Functions Shift up Change view Shift down Not used Shift down Shift up Not used Pause/Resume Accelerator Brake Directional button Steering wheel D button F button A button S button R1 button R2 button L1 button L2 button Left paddle Right paddle SELECT button START button Left pedal Right pedal 4 5 Main Menu Below is a brief description of each of the game menus. Press the START button at the Title Screen to bring up the Main Menu Screen. Use left and right on the directional buttons to select the Game Mode and press the A button or S button to enter the selection. If the demo has started playing, press the START button to return to the Title Screen. The Game Screen The basic game screen is described here. The screen below is from Arcade Mode. ! Ranking/Number of Cars Participating: Displayed on the Race and Versus Screens. @ Time Remaining: Displayed only in modes with a time limit. ! % @ # $ ^ & # Radar Screen: Shows player car and immediate surroundings. Game modes Arcade Checkpoint-style race based on the arcade version of FERRARI F355 ChallengeTM. Championship There are a total of six races in this mode. Compete in all six races for the highest total point score. $ Back Mirror Screen % Current Lap/Total Laps ^ Total Elapsed Time & Lap Time * Driver Assist Functions * ( ) Q W E R *The screen is from Race of Intermediate level. Great Driver Challenge the race. Player is evaluated based on driving performance during Versus Play Split-screen two player race. Car Settings Change the Car Settings. Driving Data View Driving Data, Race Line Data, Full Lap Replay and various records. Options Change button assignments and other game settings. Save & Load Save/load game files. Selection Cursor: Driver Assist Functions Selection Cursor: Press the A button to move the cursor for selecting Driver Assist Functions. ( Driver Assist Functions Indicator: Press the A button to toggle selected Driver Assist Functions ON/OFF. ) Tachometer Q Gear Display W Speedometer (analog) E Speedometer (digital) R Map Display: In addition to the course map, this also indicates the position of the player car and leading car. 6 7 Selection Screen Various Selection Screens appear in each mode before the race starts. Below is an explanation of the Selection Screens and related items for each of the modes. Driver Assist Functions Various Driver Assist Functions have been provided to help beginners hone their driving and racing abilities while enjoying the game. The Driver Assist Functions can be individually enabled/disabled during a race (the available Driver Assist Functions vary depending on the difficulty level selected). Gradually disabling Driver Assist Functions as driving technique improves is the best way to raise racing ability to the next level. Driver Assist Functions can be set to ON/OFF at the beginning of the race from the Options Screen (P.21). Stability Control Limits body roll during cornering to improve driving stability. Course Selection Select the course to race. See P.24 for a detailed description of each course. Traction Control Improves traction and stability. Antilock Brake System Keeps tires from locking during sudden braking. Difficulty Level Select the difficulty level. The car transmission type and availability of Driver Assist Functions ...