Thrustmaster Ferrari GT - Racing Wheel Manual

7. Analog pedal set
8. Pedal cable
9. Pedal connector
10. Table clamp

11. Clamp screw
12. GAMEPORT connector (for PlayStation2)
13. USB connector (for PC)

INSTALLING THE WHEEL

Fixing the wheel in place

1. Place the wheel on a table or other flat surface.
2. Place the clamp screw (11) in the table clamp (10) 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 (8) to the pedal receptor (9).

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 Vibrations Feedback drivers.

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Vibrations Feedback drivers. Once the installation is complete, click Finish and restart your computer.
2. Once your computer has restarted, connect the USB connector (10) 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 gamepad's name with OK status.
5. In the Control Panel, click Properties to configure your gamepad:

• Test device: to test and visualize the buttons, D-pad and 3 axes (wheel, brake and gas pedals).
• Test forces: to test 8 Force effects and configure the Vibrations Feedback settings (2 possible settings: from 0 to 150%: Forces Main and Static).

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ON PC

Selecting "Separate" (3-axis) OR "Combined" (2-axis) acceleration/braking mode

By default, the wheel's acceleration/braking controls operate in "separate" 3-axis mode, i.e. with brake and gas pedals operating on independent axes.

3-axis support considerably improves driving precision in races.

If the 3-axis mode is not supported by your game, the wheel's gas pedals will not work properly. Please exit the game and select the "combined" 2-axis mode.

To activate this mode, press simultaneously the acceleration/braking controls (7) and the Force button (6). To revert to the "separate" 3-axis mode, repeat the same procedure.

Note: When you select the "combined" (2-axis) mode, the led flashes red for a few seconds (Wheel = "X" axis, Accelerator and Brake = "RZ" axis). When you select the "separate" (3-axis) mode, the led flashes green for a few seconds (Wheel = X" axis, Accelerator = "RZ" axis and Brake = "Y" axis).

Configuring and setting "Vibrations Feedback" effects on PC

In contrast with other vibrating wheels that exist for PCs, your wheel will be recognized in games as a genuine "ForceFeedback" wheel.

You can thus enjoy all the possible force settings and effects (calibration, sensitivity, force intensity, etc.). However, the "Vibrations Feedback" effects cannot emulate recentering effects, if your game features this option, it is advisable to disable it.

Setting the control panel and options of your games will allow you to get the best from your wheel.

INSTALLATION FOR PLAYSTATION 2

CONNECTING THE WHEEL

1. Switch off your console before connecting the wheel.
2. Connect the console connector (12) to port 1 of your console.
3. Switch your console back on.
4. The led (2) is red to indicate that the Vibration mode is activated.

You are now ready to play!

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ON PLAYSTATION 2

Configuring the wheel

On PlayStation 2, the wheel's acceleration/braking controls operate in "separate" 3-axis mode: Wheel = "Left Horizontal Joystick" axis, Accelerator = "Cross" and Brake "Square.

To change the configuration of the other buttons, go to the "gamepad control options" of your game.

Precision Drive mode

Precision Drive mode has been specially developed with a view to enhancing performance.

Depending on the game, it may help you to beat your best times (and those of your opponents) or make it easier to successfully complete the different driving events.

This new exclusive mode calculates and redistributes your wheel's various analogy points without generating any dead zones (as may be the case with other wheels which allow you to adjust their sensitivity).

How appropriate and effective this mode will be depends on the game you are playing and the course you are racing on. In this mode, the wheel is more sensitive and will allow you to powerslide more easily and thus avoid an excessive loss of speed, in courses with hairpin turns for example.

In games where the wheel's reactions are very sensitive (such as F1 racing, for example), you will therefore probably want to avoid using this mode.

We recommend that you use this mode with an interior view for maximum effectiveness.

To go into Precision Drive mode, simultaneously press the 2 gearshift levers (1) and the D-pad (4).

Proceed in the same way to return to normal driving mode.

Note: When the Precision Drive mode is enabled, the led flashes continuously. When the Precision Drive mode is disabled, the led does not flash.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ON PC AND PLAYSTATION 2

Enabling/disabling the Vibrations Feedback effects directly on the wheel

To disable or re-enable the Vibrations Feedback effects, press the Force button (6). This operation can be carried out while playing the game.

Note: WhenVibrations Feedback effects are enabled, the led is Red. WhenVibrations Feedback effects are disabled, the led is Green.

"Sequential gearbox mapping" function

The "Sequential gearbox mapping" function allows you to assign gear shifting directly to the 2 digital gearshift levers (1) in 100% of games.

Follow the same steps to return to "normal" mode.

Note: To enable Mapping 1, simultaneously press L1/6, R1/8 and the 2 levers. To enable Mapping 2, simultaneously press L3/5, R3/7 and the 2 levers.

Note: When you select« Mapping 1 or 2 », the led flashes red for a few seconds. When you revert to theDefault Sequential Gearbox, the led flashes green for a few seconds.

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 pedals), switch back on and restart the game.
• My wheel moves by itself during the game.
  This is normal and is the recentering function featuring in some games. To stop these movements, just place your hands on the wheel or reduce the ForceFeedback 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.
• On PC, my pedal set does not work correctly.
  Display your game's option management interface to reconfigure the wheel. If the problem persists, exit the game and switch the pedal set to the "combined" (2-axis) mode. Then return to the game to reconfigure the wheel with the new axes.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INFORMATION

• When connecting the wheel on PC or PLAYSTATION: to prevent any incorrect calibration, never turn the wheel, press the pedals or buttons.

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"):

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