T500RS user manual
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1. Z DOORS For PlayStation 3 TECHNICAL FEATURES 1 Steering wheel base 2 Steering wheel 3 D pad 4 2digital gearshift levers Up amp Down 5 Action buttons 2 16 LED MODE button Large screw thread for the clamping system and the clamp screw Clamping system Metal clamp screw 11 Pedal set cable and connector 13 Mains adaptor 12 Steering wheel cable and USB 14 Mains adaptor power cable connector i D ORA WERT fe KA N 11 Pedal set cable and connector 18 Removable Realistic Brake MOD 15 Removable foot rest not installed by default 16 Arch 19 2mm Allen key supplied 17 Removable pedal head 20 2 5mm Allen key supplied 3 16 WARNING Before you use this product please read this documentation carefully and keep it safe should you need to consult it later A Warning Electric shock Store the product in a dry location and do not expose it to dust or sunlight Respect the connection direction Do not twist or pull the connectors and cables Do not spill any liquid on the product or its connectors Do not short circuit the product Never dismantle the product except to adjust the pedal set if necessary do not throw it onto a fire and do not expose it to high temperatures Do not use any adaptors other than the main adaptor provided with the 1500 RS Do not use the2. 3 for the Clutch pedal Adjusting the Pedal TILT Using the 2 5mm Allen key supplied 20 loosen the 2 screws holding the Metal Head 17 and its support 21 Once you have done so turn the Plastic Head Support 21 over by 180 then tighten the screws Examples with the accelerator pedal Less tilted position More tilted position default Number of tilt positions possible per pedal 2 for the Accelerator pedal 2 for the Brake pedal 2 for the Clutch pedal 10 16 Adjusting the RUN amp resistance FORCE for the Brake pedal Using the 2 5mm Allen key supplied 20 loosen the 4 screws holding the Metal Stop at the back of the brake pedal arm Long run position Short run position amp High resistance default amp Low resistance Number of possible run or resistance positions Long run with resistance of around 10Kg 22Ibs Medium run with resistance of around 8 5Kg 18 7Ibs Short run with resistance of around 7Kg 15 4lbs Note the longer the run the higher the pedal resistance and vice versa 11 16 Installing the Realistic Brake MOD This MOD enables different sensations and resistance when braking Each user must decide whether or not to install it according to their preferences Loosen and remove the Metal Stop at the back of the brake pedal arm Install the MOD fully and tightly into the bottom of the Metal Stop cavity For strong
3. settings for more comfort 7 16 INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION 3 1 Connect the pedal set to the steering wheel by plugging in its connector 11 at the back of the wheel 2 Connect the mains adaptor to the wheel 13 by plugging in its connector to the back of the wheel 3 Connect the mains adaptor to its power cable 14 Note To be sure that the 2 elements are perfectly connected push the power cable s connector into the mains adaptor socket firmly 4 Connect the mains cable 14 to a socket 5 Connect the wheel s USB connector 12 to the console s No 1 port You are now ready to play AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION FOR THE WHEEL AND PEDALS The wheel calibrates itself automatically once the mains adaptor and the USB connector are connected This operation will cause the steering wheel to move quickly 1080 to the left and right before coming to its final position in the centre CAUTION When calibrating the steering wheel never touch the wheel this may mislead the calibration or cause injury The pedals are also programmed automatically once they have been pressed a few times TROUBLESHOOTING amp TIPS My wheel and my pedals don t work correctly or appear to be improperly calibrated Switch off your console completely disconnect your wheel including all cables with the mains adaptor and the pedal set and restart your game There are various tips and help features not included in this manual available on t
4. T PHYSICALLY Using the 2mm Allen key 19 loosen the 4 screws holding the Removable Foot Rest 15 Turn the pedal set over 90 then tighten the Foot Rest again on the 4 screw threads located on the Arch 16 Using the 2 5mm Allen key 20 loosen the 3 Metal Heads 17 to turn them over 180 and reverse the Accelerator head and the Clutch head You are now ready to play ELECTRONIC REVERSAL for the accelerator amp clutch pedals When you turn over the pedal set position simply press the MODE button 7 to reverse the accelerator and clutch pedals electronically the LED colour tells you the position you have chosen PEDAL SET POSITION LED colour 6 ON THE FLOOR F1 type installed by default SUSPENDED GT Rally type Once you have done this the selected position is stored immediately in the wheels internal memory 14 16 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 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 t
5. d on the steering wheel without letting it go completely During game calibration phases never place your hand or arm inside the steering wheel 5 16 INSTALLING THE WHEEL Fixing the wheel to a Table or Desk 1 Place the wheel on a table or another flat surface 2 Place the clamp screw 10 in the table clamp 9 then screw the clamping unit anti clockwise into the large screw thread 8 located under the wheel until it is perfectly stable ALWAYS NEVER CAUTION Never screw the clamp screw into the clamping system on its own this may damage the steering wheel 6 16 ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY To tighten Screw anti clockwise To loosen Unscrew clockwise Attaching the steering wheel and pedal set to a cockpit 1 Place the steering wheel on the Cockpit s tablet 2 Tighten 2 M6 screws not supplied into the Cockpit table and into the 2 small screw threads under the wheel Important note for the Wheel These screws must not be longer than 12mm to avoid damaging the components inside the base 3 If necessary screw in the standard clamping system into the large screw thread 4 In the same way attach the Pedal set using the small screw threads underneath it Note for the Pedal set In certain cockpits the Floor position F1 type will be more user friendly On others the Suspended position GT Rally type will be more comfortable Do not hesitate to test the different possible
6. ents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Made in China TouchSense Technology licensed from Immersion Corporation Protected by one or more of the following patents U S Patents 5185561 5389865 5459382 5589854 5629594 5691898 5721566 5734373 5767839 5805140 5831408 5844392 5857986 5907487 5929607 5929846 5959613 6020875 6020876 6057828 6078308 6088017 6100874 6104158 6104382 6128006 6147674 6154198 6184868 6191774 6201533 6211861 6219032 6219033 6243078 6246390 6252579 6252583 6271833 6275213 6278439 6288705 6292170 6292174 6310605 6317116 6343349 6348911 6380925 6400352 6411276 6424333 6437771 6448977 6469692 6486872 6563487 6580417 6636197 6639581 6661403 6680729 6693626 6697044 6697048 6704001 6705871 6707443 6715045 6717573 6801008 6816148 6850222 6864877 6894678 6903721 6956558 6982700 7023423 7024625 7039866 7091950 7106305 7106313 7131073 7154470 7182691 7193607 7199790 7209117 7209118 7218310 7233476 7249951 7253803 7283123 7299321 7327348 7345672 7423631 7425675 7446752 7447604 7456821 7477237 7502011 7557794 7564444 7567232 7623114 7659473 7688310 RE40341 and RE40808 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION In the European Union At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropped off at a co
7. he website http ts thrustmaster com in the Technical Support category 8 16 CONFIGURING THE PEDALS Each of the 3 pedals features A Metal Head 17 with several perforations 9 for the Accelerator 6 for the Brake 6 for the Clutch A Plastic Head Support 21 between the head and the arm with 4 perforations A Metal Arm 22 with 4 perforations CAUTION To avoid any calibration problems always disconnect the USB cable from your steering wheel before adjusting the settings on your pedal set Adjusting the Pedal HEIGHT Using the 2 5mm Allen key supplied 20 loosen the 2 screws holding the Metal Head 17 and its support 21 Once this is done select the height you want and tighten the screws again Examples with the accelerator pedal Low position Medium position default High position Number of height positions possible per pedal 4 for the Accelerator pedal 2 for the Brake pedal 2 for the Clutch pedal 9 16 Adjusting the Pedal SPACING Using the 2 5mm Allen key supplied 20 loosen the 2 screws holding the Metal Head 17 and its support 21 Once you have done so select your position to the left in the centre or to the right then tighten the screws Examples with the brake pedal Left position Centre position default Right position Number of spacing positions possible per pedal 3 for the Accelerator pedal 3 for the Brake pedal
8. he 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 08450800942 Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm United Kingdom Charges Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm at local rate Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm Denmak 80887690 Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Free Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm English Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm RGB 0200664507 Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Free Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm English Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight Finland 0800 913060 Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm Free Sunday from 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm English WARRANTY INFORMATION Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the consumer that this Thrustmaster product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirmed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Su
9. llection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling X This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or packaging D 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 E Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you For all other countries Please adhere to local recycling laws for electrical and electronic equipment rT D Retain this information Colours and decorations may vary Plastic fasteners and adhesives should be removed from the product before it is used N2035 CC R f rence 5075840 www thrustmaster com 16 16
10. mains adaptor if its connectors or cables are damaged split or broken Make sure that the mains adaptor s power cable is perfectly inserted into the wall socket If the steering wheel is operating unusually if it is emitting any abnormal sounds heat or odours stop using it immediately disconnect the power cable from the socket and disconnect the other cables If you are not going to be using the steering wheel for an extended period disconnect the mains adaptor from the wall socket A Air vents Make sure that you do not block any of the air vents on the steering wheel base For optimum ventilation respect the points below Position the base at least 10 cm away from any wall surfaces Do not place the base in any tight spaces Do not cover the base Do not let any dust build up on the air vents 4 16 A Warning Injuries due to force feedback and repeated movements Playing with a force feedback steering wheel may cause muscle or joint pain To avoid any problems Avoid lengthy gaming periods Take 10 to 15 minute breaks after each hour of play If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands wrists arms feet or legs stop playing and rest for a few hours before you start playing again If the symptoms or pain indicated above persist when you start playing again stop playing and consult your doctor Keep out of children s reach During game phases always leave both hands correctly positione
11. pport Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Supports option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Thrustmaster product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher 15 16 COPYRIGHT 2010 Guillemot Corporation S A All rights reserved Thrustmaster is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A ab and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc PJ 3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc GT and Gran Turismo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc All rights reserved All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Cont
12. resistance position the MOD against the Upper wall For even stronger resistance position the MOD against the Lower wall Position against the Upper wall Resistance of around 14Ko 30 8Ibs Position against the Lower wall Resistance of around 16Kg 35 2Ibs Once you have done so tighten the Metal Stop at the back of the pedal arm again Position against the Upper wall Position against the Lower wall Resistance of around 14Ko 30 8Ibs Resistance of around 16Ko 35 2Ibs Important note To avoid any calibration problems the Realistic Brake MOD must only be installed in Long Run position do not install it in Medium Run or Short Run position 12 16 TURNING THE PEDAL SET POSITION OVER The 1500 RS pedal set has a unique design patent pending that allows for a choice of 2 positions Floor position F1 type Suspended position GT Rally type By default the pedal set is delivered in Floor position F1 type TH Zz FS M 0 2 4 nn DY amp SW ty Mh SS Op Hy S S AI ST gt gt HAN 1 SE m LY oS Yay LO gt Vn N L L SS 1229 gt gt Ky 2 Floor position F1 type Suspended position GT Rally type REVERSING THE PEDAL SE
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