MFD COUGAR PACK - Flight simulation accessories THRUSTMASTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MFD COUGAR PACK THRUSTMASTER

PC compatible User Manual 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. 2 Plexiglas windows

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. INTERNAL MEMORY Each MFD COUGAR features an internal memory. All personal settings (MFD identifier and number, backlighting intensity, identification LED status) will automatically be saved in the device's memory. This way, all settings and preferences are retained if you choose to connect your MFD COUGAR to another computer. BACKLIGHTING The backlighting intensity can be software-adjusted, via the Thrustmaster Control Panel, or hardware-adjusted, directly from within the game. 2 IDENTIFICATION LEDS Each MFD features 2 identification LEDs, enabling you to tell the devices apart. SIMULTANEOUSLY COMPATIBLE WITH UP TO 8 MFD COUGARS The Thrustmaster Control Panel's advanced options enable you to adjust and control up to 8 MFDs simultaneously. Each MFD is therefore fully personalised and identifiable. PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENT The MFD COUGAR's base and window are mobile (for optimum comfort and visibility) and removable (enabling users to attach them to a cockpit or a computer display).

ACCESSORIES AND GAMES COMPATIBILITY

The MFD COUGAR is compatible with all currently available controllers, joysticks and yokes, as well as all PC simulation games (both military and civil) supporting multi-USB connectivity. The included plug-ins enable you to instantly configure both MFD COUGARs for these games. 2/18 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. The attachment device (3) is comprised of 2 rods that can be set at an angle or removed: - One long rod (featuring the indications 72DEGREE and 54DEGREE) - One short rod (featuring the indication 39DEGREE)

ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 72 DEGREES

- Place the attachment rods (3), with the 72DEGREE 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). 3/18

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). 4/18

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). 5/18 ATTACHING THE MFD TO A COCKPIT OR A SCREEN

Detach the attachment rods and remove the MFD from the base by fully unscrewing the 2 attachment thumbscrews (6).

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.

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. 6/18 - 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.com/ 7/18 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. Click on the DRIVERS button to launch the driver installation sequence.

3. Once the installation is finished, click Finish and restart your computer.

4. Once your computer restarts, connect the MFD COUGAR's USB connectors (7) to your

PC's USB ports. Windows® automatically detects the new devices.

5. Driver installation occurs automatically.

Follow the instructions displayed onscreen to finalise the installation.

6. Select Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR to access the Thrustmaster

Control Panel and Flight Simulator 2004 / Flight Simulator X plug-ins. 8/18

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. 9/18

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.

ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHTING FEATURE USING SOFTWARE

- In the Thrustmaster Control Panel, select the Backlit / LED Intensity tab.

ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHTING FEATURE USING HARDWARE

(To adjust backlighting when playing) - Simultaneously press buttons 14 + 15 + 25 to increase backlighting intensity - Simultaneously press buttons 14 + 15 + 26 to increase reduce backlighting intensity 2 IDENTIFICATION LEDS The MFD COUGAR features 2 LEDs (2), enabling users to easily identify and recognise the relevant MFD. Unless configured otherwise, both LEDs turn on or off according to the selected MFD's name NAME and NUMBER of MFD F16 MFD 1 F16 MFD 2 F16 MFD 3 F16 MFD 4 F16 MFD 5 F16 MFD 6 F16 MFD 7 F16 MFD 8 and number: LOCATION in a cockpit LEFT-HAND MFD no. 1 RIGHT-HAND MFD no. 1 LEFT-HAND MFD no. 2 RIGHT-HAND MFD no. 2 LEFT-HAND MFD no. 3 RIGHT-HAND MFD no. 3 LEFT-HAND MFD no. 4 RIGHT-HAND MFD no. 4 This default mode can be modified by activating or deactivating the Left LED and Right LED options in the Thrustmaster Control Panel. 10/18

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. NOTE: We recommend that you only modify the MFD number if using more than 2 MFD COUGARs simultaneously. 11/18

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.
• Light Aviation Profile: This profile is specifically designed to meet the requirements of light and leisure aircraft. It comprises a basic autopilot feature as well as landing gear and flaps controls, electric systems management features, engine mixture, propeller pitch and engine cooling system controls, etc.
• Airliner Profile: While offering a number of features available in the Light Aviation Profile, this profile also accounts for more specific aspects inherent to airliners and professional aviation, while also providing an advanced autopilot feature. IMPORTANT NOTES - The plug-ins are preconfigured for 2 MFD COUGARs ONLY! - The game must not be running when installing the plug-ins. - Prior to installing these plug-ins, configure both MFD COUGARs using the F16 MFD 1 and F16 MFD 2 identifiers (default identifiers). 13/18

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. - The SUCCESS pane displays, confirming that the profile has been installed correctly. Click OK.

YOU ARE NOW READY TO PLAY

WITH YOUR 2 MFD COUGARS FEATURING THE RELEVANT PROFILE! NOTE: To play with another profile, proceed as described above while selecting the required profile. 14/18

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. - Shut down your computer, disconnect the MFD COUGARs, then reconnect them and restart your computer. - If this fails to solve the problem, connect the MFD COUGARs to other USB ports, or connect them directly to a mains-powered USB hub. - Avoid connecting your MFD COUGARs to an unpowered USB hub. The Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004 plug-ins do not install or do not operate correctly. - Check that the game is not running prior to installing the plug-ins. - Ensure that both MFD COUGARs have been configured with the identifiers F16 MFD 1 and F16 MFD 2 (default identifiers) in the Control Panel. I can't configure my MFD COUGAR in other games. - In your game's Options / Controllers / Pad or Joystick menu, manually allocate each of the MFD's buttons to the required function. - Please refer to your game's user manual or online help for more information. - Install the latest updates for your game. 15/18 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

Charges at local rate United States 1-866-889-5036 Canada 1-866-889-2181 Denmark

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION

At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling. This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging. Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment. Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you. FAQs, tips and drivers available at www.thrustmaster.com 18/18

COMPATIBLE JUSQU'À 8 MFD COUGAR SIMULTANEMENT

FIXATION DU MFD SUR UN COCKPIT OU UN ECRAN

CONFIGURATION ET EMPLACEMENT DES BOUTONS

INFORMATIONS RELATIVES À LA GARANTIE

AANPASSINGEN AAN HET APPARAAT ZELF

HET THRUSTMASTER CONTROL PANEL

- Selecteer Start/Programma's/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR/Control Panel.

CONFIGURATIE EN PLAATS VAN KNOP

12/18 Start/Programma's/Thrustmaster MFD Cougar/FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 Plug-In Start/Programma's/Thrustmaster MFD Cougar/FLIGHT SIMULATOR X Plug-In

INFORMATIE MET BETREKKING TOT DE GARANTIE

ACCESSORI E COMPATIBILITÀ CON I GIOCHI

FISSARE L’MFD AD UN COCKPIT O A UNO SCHERMO

IL THRUSTMASTER CONTROL PANEL

- Seleziona Start/Programmi/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR/Control Panel. LED DI DESTRA OFF

OFF COMPATIBLE SIMULTÁNEAMENTE CON HASTA 8 MFD COUGAR

CÓMO PERSONALIZAR LOS MFD COUGAR

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no cimo do MFD COUGAR.

THRUSTMASTER CONTROL PANEL

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