PC compatible User Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 28 backlit programmable buttons 2 programmable identification LEDs 2 adjustable attachment rods Removable base 4 bore covers 6. 2 attachment thumbscrews 7. USB connector 8. 2 removable rod attachment screws 9. Rod attachment system 10. Removable rod 11.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MFD COUGAR The THRUSTMASTER MFD COUGAR is the exact replica of the MFDs equipping U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters. Each MFD COUGAR features 20 buttons and 4 switches, i.e. 28 buttons per MFD in total! The MFD's features enable you to allocate advanced keyboard or mouse controls to the device and to emulate various flight instruments, for enhanced gaming realism. THRUSTMASTER is the creator of the HOTAS COUGAR and T.16000M simulation joysticks.
ADJUSTING THE MFD'S ANGLE ON THE BASE When the MFD is attached to the base (4), its angle can be adjusted to 72, 54 or 39 degrees.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 54 DEGREES - Place the 2 attachment rods, with the 54DEGREE indication facing down (if required, slightly loosen the centre screw to facilitate angle adjustment). - Insert the upper end of the rods in the attachment system (9) located at the back of the MFD, on the device's upper side. - Attach the lower end of the rods to the back of the base, then tighten the 2 attachment thumbscrews (6).
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 39 DEGREES - Loosen the centre screw, then remove all the rods. - Place the short attachment rods, with the 39DEGREE indication facing down. - Insert the upper end of the rods in the attachment system (9) located at the back of the MFD, on the device's upper side. - Attach the lower end of the rods to the back of the base, then tighten the 2 attachment thumbscrews (6).
ATTACHING THE MFD TO A COCKPIT OR A SCREEN 1) Detach the attachment rods and remove the MFD from the base by fully unscrewing the 2 attachment thumbscrews (6). 2) Detach the removable rod (10) located at the back of the MFD, on the device's upper side, by fully unscrewing the 2 attachment screws (8) located to either side. 3) Remove the 4 bore covers (5) by pushing them out from the back, using a thin screwdriver or a pin. You can now attach the MFD using the 4 bores.
PERSONALISING THE MFD COUGARS - Insert the 2 included Plexiglas windows (11) in the relevant slot located at the top of the MFD COUGAR. - Between the 2 Plexiglas windows, insert the relevant graphic or one of the cards supplied with the pack. NOTES: - Flight Simulator X cards (available in English only) are included in this pack. - You can also download and print cards for the Flight Simulator 2004 plug-in and other cards from the following website: - http://ts.thrustmaster.
PC INSTALLATION System requirements: PC (Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7) featuring 2 USB ports The CD-ROM included with this product is designed for driver installation. 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard automatically appears onscreen (if the installation program doesn't launch automatically, access My Computer, then click twice on the CD-ROM drive icon; if necessary, doubleclick the file Setup.exe). 2.
THRUSTMASTER CONTROL PANEL - Select Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR/Control Panel. - The Game Controllers dialog displays the 2 MFD's default name (F16 MFD 1 and F16 MFD 2) with the status indication OK. - Click on Properties to configure your MFD.
IDENTIFYING YOUR MFD COUGAR When you open the Control Panel, the relevant MFD's name flashes for 2 seconds, enabling you to tell it apart from the other devices. If you click on the Identify tab, the relevant MFD starts flashing, allowing you to locate it easily. ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHTING INTENSITY All buttons' and identification LEDs backlighting can be software-adjusted or hardwareadjusted.
USING MORE THAN 2 MFD COUGARS SIMULTANEOUSLY The Thrustmaster Control Panel can simultaneously manage up to 8 MFD COUGARs connected to one same PC. - If you are using more than 2 MFDs simultaneously (and only in this event), access the F16 MFD tab and select the relevant MFD number. - Click OK. - After performing this operation, the relevant MFD automatically disconnects from the computer before reconnecting with its new number.
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FLIGHT SIMULATOR PLUG-IN The included plug-ins enable you to instantly configure both your MFDs for FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 and FLIGHT SIMULATOR X (you therefore no longer need to access the relevant game's options to manually configure each button on the MFDs). 3 profiles are available to you: * Generic Profile: This profile covers the most frequent requirements for both civil and military aircraft.
INSTALLING THE PLUG-INS - To access the Flight Simulator 2004 plug-in, select: Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD Cougar/FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 Plug-In - To access the Flight Simulator X plug-in, select: Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD Cougar/FLIGHT SIMULATOR X Plug-In - After performing this operation, 3 profiles are available to you: Generic Profile / Airliner Profile / Light Aviation Profile. Choose the relevant profile, then click START.
IN OTHER GAMES The MFD COUGAR is compatible with all PC simulation games (both military and civil aviation simulators) supporting multi-USB connectivity. To configure the MFD COUGAR in your game, access the game's Controller Options, then manually allocate the required features to each of the MFD's buttons. You only need to perform this operation once; the relevant setting will automatically be saved in your game. TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARNING My MFD COUGARs are not recognised or disconnect unexpectedly.
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.
Additional warranty provisions During the warranty period, Guillemot shall not provide, in principle, any spare parts, as Technical Support is the only party authorized to open and/or recondition any Thrustmaster product (with the exception of any reconditioning procedures which Technical Support may request that the consumer carry out, by way of written instructions – for example, due to the simplicity and the lack of confidentiality of the reconditioning process – and by providing the consumer with the re
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