User manual THRUSTMASTER MFD COUGAR PACK

[. . . ] 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. FLIGHT SIMULATOR X / FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 PLUG-INS 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). [. . . ] - 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: LEFTHAND LED ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF LED RIGHT OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF LOCATION in a cockpit LEFT-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. - 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 BUTTON CONFIGURATION AND LOCATION 12/18 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. [. . . ] 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 Support). Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be either repaired or replaced. This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging. [. . . ]