User Manual TECHNICAL FEATURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. USB selector (PC / PS3) PC and PlayStation®3 USB connector Multidirectional “Point Of View” hat-switch 12 action buttons Rudder function via twisting handle with locking screw 1/12 6. Sliding thumb throttle 7. LED 8. PRESET button (to select programming) 9.
PC INSTALLATION ON PC 1. Set your joystick’s USB selector (1) to the “PC” position. 2. Connect the USB connector (2) to one of your computer’s USB ports. Windows will automatically detect the new device. 3. The drivers are installed automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel and then double-click Game Controllers. The Game Controllers dialog box displays the joystick’s name with OK status. 5.
“AUTOMATIC PRESET” CONFIGURATION - PC “AUTOMATIC PRESET” diagram on PC RED LED This preset corresponds to the default configurations for most aerial simulation games on PC. It will therefore allow you to start playing your game right away, without having to reconfigure your joystick.
PLAYSTATION®3 INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION®3 1. Set your joystick’s USB selector (1) to the “PS3” position. 2. Connect the USB connector (2) to one of your console’s USB ports. 3. Switch on your console. 4. Launch your game. You are now ready to play! USING THE “HOME / PS” BUTTON Your joystick’s “Home / PS” button allows you to exit your games, access menus and directly switch off your PlayStation®3 system.
“AUTOMATIC PRESET” CONFIGURATION - PLAYSTATION®3 “AUTOMATIC PRESET” diagram on PlayStation®3 RED LED This preset corresponds to the default configurations for most aerial simulation games on PlayStation®3. It will therefore allow you to start playing your game right away, without having to reconfigure your joystick. The 4 handle directions: Correspond to the 4 directions on your gamepad’s left mini-stick. The throttle (6): Corresponds to the Up/Down directions on your gamepad’s right mini-stick.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JOYSTICK Adjustable handle resistance Depending on your gaming style, you may prefer to have an ultra-sensitive joystick, which responds to the slightest movement, or a firmer joystick, which offers a certain resistance when you use it. Your joystick’s handle resistance is adjustable, in order to adapt to all gamers. To adjust it, use the handle resistance adjustment dial (9) located under your joystick’s base.
2 PROGRAMMING MODES The PRESET button (8) and LED (7) allow you to view the type of programming selected: AUTOMATIC (preprogrammed) or MANUAL (programmed by yourself). A single press of this button will allow you to switch from one programming mode to the other, even during the course of a game. • AUTOMATIC PRESET: RED LED This represents the default programming: the axes, positions of the buttons and of the hatswitch are preprogrammed. PLEASE REFER TO THE “AUTOMATIC PRESET” CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS.
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE Steps 1 2 3 4 Action LED Enable MANUAL PRESET (8) GREEN by pressing the button. Press and release the MAPPING button. OFF Press and release the button or direction to program. FLASHES GREEN Press and release the button or direction onto which you GREEN wish to place your function. Your “MANUAL PRESET” is now enabled and up to date (with your programming carried out).
TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARNING • My joystick doesn’t function correctly or appears to be improperly calibrated: - Switch off your computer or your console, disconnect your joystick, reconnect your joystick and then re-launch your game. - When connecting your joystick: Leave the handle, rudder and throttle centered and do not move them (to avoid any calibration problems).
Consumer warranty information Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A., whose registered office is located at Place du Granier, B.P. 97143, 35571 Chantepie, France (hereinafter “Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Thrustmaster product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a warranty period which corresponds to the time limit to bring an action for conformity with respect to this product.
Liability If permitted under applicable law, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (hereinafter “Guillemot”) and its subsidiaries disclaim all liability for any damages caused by one or more of the following: (1) the product has been modified, opened or altered; (2) failure to comply with assembly instructions; (3) inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident (an impact, for example); (4) normal wear.
FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. COPYRIGHT © 2015 Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights reserved.
