Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro - Racing Wheel Manual

TECHNICAL FEATURES

1. 2 digital gearshift levers
2. Digital gearshift knob
3. Mode LED
4. Digital action buttons
5. Digital D-pad
6. Force button
7. Connector for second pedal set (optional, sold separately)
8. Axis 1: Analog steering wheel
9. Axis 4: Left analog lever
10. Axis 5: Right analog lever

11. Analog pedal set
12. Axis 2: Analog brake pedal
13. Axis 3: Analog gas pedal
14. Table clamp
15. PC USB connector
16. Pedal cable
17. Main RJ45 connector for pedal set
18. Power adapter connector
19. Power adapter

INSTALLING THE WHEEL

Fixing the wheel in place

1. Place the wheel on a table or other flat surface.
2. Place the clamp screw in the table clamp (14) and then screw the clamping unit into the hole on the underside of the wheel until firmly fixed in place. Do not turn the screw too tightly, as you risk damaging the clamping unit and/or the table.

Connecting the pedal set

1. Connect the pedal connector (16) to RJ45 main connector (17) located behind the wheel.
2. Connect the power adapter (19) to the adapter connector (18) and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

INSTALLATION FOR PC

System requirements: PC (Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP) equipped with USB port.

The CD-ROM included with this product allows you to install the Force Feedback drivers.

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Force Feedback drivers. Once the installation is complete, click Finish and restart your computer.
2. Once your computer has restarted, connect the USB connector (15) to one of your computer's USB ports. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP will automatically detect the new device. (If you are connecting a USB device for the first time, Windows may ask you to insert the Windows CD-ROM during the installation procedure in order to install the required system files.)
3. Driver installation:
   Windows 98: the Add New Hardware Wizard will search for the appropriate drivers. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
   Windows Me/2000/XP: the drivers are installed automatically.
4. Select Start/All Programs/Thrustmaster/Force Feedback driver/Control Panel. The Game Controllers dialog box displays the wheel's name with OK status.
5. In the Control Panel, click Properties to configure your wheel:
   • Page 1 = Test input: to test and visualize the buttons, D-pad and 5 axes (wheel, brake and gas pedals, left and right progressive levers).
   • Page 2 = Test forces: to test 8 Force effects and configure the Force Feedback and recentering settings (Auto-center).

WHEEL CALIBRATION

The wheel auto-calibrates independently once the USB connector has been connected (this involves the wheel making movements on its own). The pedals auto-calibrate once they have been pressed a few times.

AXIS SELECTION (2, 3 or 5 AXES)

• Axis selection via "Software" (pg.1 of the "Control Panel") Click the mode you wish to use and then click OK.
• Axis selection via "Hardware"
  Press the 2 pedals and the Force button simultaneously (12) + (13) + (6).
  Axis selection via hardware must always be carried out outside of the Control Panel!
  This allows you to select your mode directly in your game's "Controls" option.
• AXIS mode (LED is orange)
  In this mode, your wheel's gas and brake controls function in "combined" mode (the pedals are therefore combined with the 2 analog levers):
  • Axis 1 = X axis = Steering wheel
  • Axis 2 = Y axis = 2 pedals + 2 analog levers
• AXIS mode (LED is red)
  In this mode, your wheel's gas and brake controls function in "separate" mode (the pedals are also combined with the 2 analog levers):
  • Axis 1 = X axis = Steering wheel
  • Axis 2 = Y axis = Left pedal + left analog lever
  • Axis 3 = RZ axis = Right pedal + right analog lever

• 5 AXIS mode (LED is green)
  In this mode, your wheel's gas and brake controls function in "separate" mode, as do the 2 analog levers, which are independent:
  • Axis 1 = X axis = Steering wheel
  • Axis 2 = Y axis = Left pedal
  • Axis 3 = RZ axis = Right pedal
  • Axis 4 = Slider 0 axis = Left analog lever
  • Axis 5 = Slider 1 axis = Right analog lever

The exclusive 5 axis mode allows you to enjoy all of the advanced options offered in most simulation-type racing games. For the first time ever, you can now manage these new functions "progressively" (as opposed to digitally), providing full immersion for fans of car racing simulations!

Various examples:

• Assignment of the left analog lever to the "clutch" function (in "manual gearshift with clutch" mode)
• Assignment of the right analog lever to the "handbrake" function
• Assignment of the left analog lever to the "left interior view" function
• Assignment of the right analog lever to the "right interior view" function

Note:

• When you select 2 axis mode, the LED is Orange.
• When you select 3 axis mode, the LED is Red
• When you select 5 axis mode, the LED is Green

If your game does not accept all 5 axes, switch your wheel to "3 axis" mode (or "2 axis" mode, if the problem persists).

RECENTERING FUNCTION SETTING

Wheel recentering (Auto-center) is enabled by default.
Most recent games now offer their own recentering mode.
You are strongly advised to disable wheel recentering (in most cases), to allow the game to handle it. The Force Feedback will then be of greater quality.

When enabled, recentering mode is especially useful in games that do not feature Force Feedback or which use weak recentering.

• Setting via "Software" (pg.2 of the "Control Panel")
  • to disable recentering, click "By the game".
  • to enable recentering, click "By the wheel".
    In this mode, you can adjust recentering intensity from 0 to 100%.
• Setting via "Hardware"

To enable or disable recentering directly in your game, simply press your wheel's Force button (6). When enabled, the intensity of recentering corresponds to the percentage selected previously in the "Via the wheel" setting of the "Control Panel".

Note:

• When Auto-center is enabled, the LED flashes.
• When Auto-center is disabled, the LED does not flash

FORCE FEEDBACK EFFECTS SETTING

(pg.2 of the "Control Panel")

3 settings can be set from 0 to 150%:

• Master Forces
• Static Forces
• Dynamic Forces

PROGRAMMING THE "GEARBOX"

(pg.1 of the "Control Panel")

This function allows you to "separate" (default mode) or "combine" the digital gearshift levers (1) and the digital gearshift knob (2).

Note:
Always remember to completely close the "Control Panel" before staring your game!

You are now ready to play!

CONNECTOR FOR A SECOND PEDAL SET

You can connect a second pedal set (7) (in addition to the main pedals) at the back of the digital gearshift knob. Once connected, the second pedal set replaces the 2 analog levers. You can then use the gas, brake, clutch and handbrake functions directly via the 4 pedals for optimal realism.
The second pedal set is sold separately with an exclusive attachment system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• My wheel doesn't work correctly or appears to be incorrectly calibrated.
  Switch off your PC or your console, then disconnect your wheel, reconnect all the cables (with power adapter and pedals), switch back on and restart the game.
• My wheel moves by itself during the game.
  This is normal and is the recentering function featured in some games. To stop these movements, just place your hands on the wheel or reduce the Force Feedback intensity.
• My wheel stays turned to one side (left or right) after auto-calibration.
  This is normal in some games. The wheel will recenter itself once you have identified it as a wheel in the game's setup options.
• On PC, my wheel is detected by my computer but doesn't work in the game.
  Access your game's options to configure your wheel. Please refer to your game's manual for further information.
• My game doesn't accept 5 axis mode.
  Select 3 axis mode (or 2 axis mode, if the problem persists), then configure your wheel again in your game's options interface.
• My pedals or levers are not functioning properly.
  Your game does not accept the axis mode you have selected. Exit the game and select a new axis mode. Relaunch the game and then configure your wheel again in your game's options interface.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.thrustmaster.com and click Technical Support. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Thrustmaster products technical support service ("Technical Support"):

By email:
In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly. Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already registered, fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login.

By telephone:

United Kingdom
020 7216 0047
price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday, from 12PM to 10PM

United States / Canada
514-279-9911
price of a long distance phone call, Monday to Friday, from 7AM to 5PM (Eastern time)

FAQs, tips and drivers available at www.thrustmaster.com

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INFORMATION

• When connecting the wheel and during auto-calibration: to prevent any incorrect calibration, never turn the wheel, press the pedals or buttons.
• When not in use for extended periods and to avoid any unwanted power consumption or deterioration, disconnect the wheel's power adapter. Reconnect it before going back to the game.
• Your wheel features Force Feedback: NEVER leave the wheel within the reach of young children, especially during the auto-calibration phases.

Documents / Resources

References

• Thrustmaster - Technical support website
• Thrustmaster | Wheels, Joysticks and Gamepads for video games

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