Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER, User Manual

Page: 10 / 265

9/16
SETTING UP THE RACING WHEEL FOR PC
1. Go to http://support.thrustmaster.com to download the drivers and the force feedback software
for PC. Click Racing Wheels / TS-PC RACER, then select Drivers.
2. Once the download is complete, launch the installation, and follow the on-screen instructions to
connect the wheel’s USB plug to your computer and complete the installation.
3. Once the installation is complete, click Finish and restart your computer.
4. Select Start / All Programs / Thrustmaster / FFB Racing Wheel / Control Panel to open the Game
Controllers window.
The Game Controllers window displays the racing wheel’s name TS-PC RACER (in Normal mode)
with the status OK, or THRUSTMASTER ADVANCED MODE RACER (in Advanced mode) with the
status OK.
5. Click Properties to configure your wheel in the TS-PC RACER control panel:
• Test Input tab:
o Allows to test and view the action buttons, the two directional pads (D-pads), the two rotary
switches, and the wheel and pedals axes.
o Allows to adjust the wheel’s rotation angle in your PC games.
o Allows to test and adjust the intensity of the 15 RPM LEDs.
o Allows to change the wheel's name and mapping by switching from Normal mode to
Advanced mode (or vice versa).
• Test Forces tab: allows to test 12 force feedback effects.
• Gain Settings tab: allows to adjust the power of the force feedback effects in your PC games.
You are now ready to play!
General notes:
- On PC, click OK to close the Game Controllers window before launching the game.
- Your wheel’s firmware version is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the control panel tabs.
UPDATING YOUR RACING WHEEL’S FIRMWARE
The firmware included in your racing wheel’s base can be updated to a more recent version featuring
product enhancements.
To display the firmware version that your racing wheel is currently using and update it if required: on
PC, visit http://support.thrustmaster.com . Click Racing Wheels / TS-PC RACER , then select
Firmware and follow the instructions describing the download and installation procedure.