T500RS - Racing wheel TRUSTMASTER - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	TRUSTMASTER
Model	T500RS
Product type	Racing wheel
Category	Force feedback racing wheel
Base dimensions (L x W x H)	340 x 280 x 280 mm
Total weight	7 kg
Power supply	AC adapter 110-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Connectivity	USB, compatible with PlayStation 3 and PC (Windows XP/Vista/7)
Main features	Belt-driven force feedback, T3PA pedal set included, paddle shifters, compatibility with Thrustmaster accessories
Rotation angle	270° to 1080° (adjustable)
Motor	Brushless
Materials	Steering wheel in leather and metal, reinforced plastic base
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not disconnect power during updates. Use on a stable surface.
Spare parts and repairability	Parts available through Thrustmaster customer service. Repairs by an authorized technician.
General information	Certified for PlayStation 3 and PC. 2-year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions - T500RS TRUSTMASTER

What to do if my T500RS wheel is no longer recognized by PlayStation 3 or PC?

Use the BOOTLoader method: unplug the USB, press and hold the L3+R3 buttons on the base, then reconnect the USB while holding the buttons. Release after connection. Then install the drivers and firmware via the Start menu.

How to update the firmware of the T500RS?

After installing the drivers (Package 2011_TTRS_5) and following the BOOTLoader method if necessary, launch 'Firmware Update' from Start menu > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel. Do not disconnect power during the update.

Is the T500RS wheel compatible with Xbox?

No, the T500RS is designed for PlayStation 3 and PC. It is not natively compatible with Xbox without an adapter.

Why does the MODE LED on my wheel remain off?

This is normal during the BOOTLoader procedure. After a successful firmware update, the LED turns back on and the wheel self-calibrates.

How to adjust the rotation angle of the T500RS?

Use the Thrustmaster Control Panel software. Go to Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel > Control Panel. You can adjust the angle between 270° and 1080°.

Force feedback no longer works, what to do?

First check the USB and power connections. Make sure the force feedback drivers are installed (Package 2011_TTRS_5). Test the force feedback in the Control Panel. If the problem persists, perform a firmware update.

Can I use the T3PA pedals separately from the wheel?

Yes, the T3PA pedal set connects to the wheel base via an RJ cable. It can also be used with other compatible Thrustmaster wheels.

How to clean my T500RS wheel?

Use a soft, dry cloth or slightly damp. Never use abrasive products or solvents. Avoid getting moisture into the openings.

Where to find spare parts for the T500RS?

Contact Thrustmaster technical support or visit their website. Parts such as the wheel, paddles, or pedal set can be ordered. Repair must be carried out by an authorized technician.

What is the warranty of the T500RS?

The T500RS is covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep your proof of purchase. The warranty does not cover damage due to misuse.

USER MANUAL T500RS TRUSTMASTER

ENGLISH: Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC (i.e. in the event of firmware loss)

DEUTSCH: Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC (i.e. in the event of firmware loss)

Bootloader method: how to wake your racing wheel if it is no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC (i.e. in the event of firmware loss)

Required system: PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7.

1) If you haven't already done so, install the DRIVERS FORCE FEEDBACK (Package 2011_TTRS_5) + Firmware V37 package on your PC. You can download it here: http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=316&cid=15

During the installation:

• DO NOT CONNECT the racing wheel to the PC before being requested to do so.
• Connect the racing wheel directly to the PC's USB port. We advise against using a USB hub during this procedure.
• DO NOT CLICK on any windows that may appear during the update.

2) Restart the computer.
3) After restarting the computer:

• Remove the USB plug from the computer.
• Simultaneously press buttons L3 and R3 (located on the racing wheel's base), then connect (without releasing L3 and R3) the USB plug to the PC.

• After connecting the USB plug to the PC, release buttons L3 and R3.

• The following message appears in the lower right-hand corner of your screen (do not do anything or click on any window during the automatic installation procedure).

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

• After the installation, a second message appears:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

In Windows® XP, if the following window appears, click Continue Anyway to force the installation to run (but do not click on any other windows that may appear).

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. (Tell me why this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation

Your racing wheel's bulk drivers are now installed.

Notes:

• During the installation, the racing wheel does not run the auto-calibration procedure (i.e. the racing wheel does not automatically move to the left and right) when connected to the PC: this is normal.
• The racing wheel's MODE LED is off: this is normal.
• The racing wheel is not detected in the Control Panel: this is normal.

Game Controllers

These settings help you configure the game controllers installed on your computer.

Installed game controllers

Controller

Status

Advanced...

Properties

OK

• The racing wheel is detected in the Device Manager, in the Sound, video and game controllers section, under the name Thrustmaster TRS Racing Wheel Bulk Driver: this is normal.

4) Select Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel, then click Firmware Update.

5) The Thrustmaster - Firmware Updater window appears onscreen.
- The Device field shows [BOOT] TRS Racing Wheel - Firmware:....
- The Firmware field displays the firmware version that will be applied to the device.

Note: If nothing appears in the Device or Firmware fields, please repeat the installation procedure from the beginning, connecting the racing wheel's USB plug to another USB port on the PC (or try running the procedure on another PC).

6) Click OK to update the firmware.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel from the USB port! DO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel's power adapter during the firmware update!

The firmware updater will inform you if the update procedure ran successfully.

The racing wheel then runs the auto-calibration procedure (i.e. the racing wheel automatically moves to the left and right), then the MODE LED lights up again.

7) Click OK to return to the firmware updater main window, then click to exit the program.

8) Once the firmware has been updated, check that the racing wheel is running correctly in the Control Panel (Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > T500 RS Racing Wheel > Control Panel).

• The racing wheel appears under the name Thrustmaster T500 RS Racing wheel.

• Click Properties to test the racing wheel.

You are now ready to race!

Note: If the procedure fails, please repeat the installation procedure from the beginning, connecting the racing wheel's USB plug to another USB port on the PC (or try running the procedure on another PC).

If the problem remains, please contact Technical Support, who will then provide other solutions.

FRANÇAIS :

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. [Tell me why this testing is important.]

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation

These settings help you configure the game controllers installed on your computer.

Installed game controllers

Controller

Advanced...

Status

OK

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. (Tell me why this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. [Tell me why this testing is important.]

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation

T500 RS Racing wheel

Control Panel

Firmware Update

Update Service

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. (Tell me why this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Installing device driver software

Click here for status.

• 入斯卜一ル後、次のル表示さしま。

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

Device driver software installed successfully.

Hardware Installation

The software you are installing for this hardware:

Thrustmaster TRS Racing wheel Bulk Driver

has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. [Tell me why this testing is important.]

Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing.

Continue Anyway

STOP Installation