Manhattan 168199 User manual

MAN-168199-UM-0606-03
USB
Game Port
adaPter
USer
maNUaL
MODEL 168199

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INtrodUCtIoN
Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN®USB Game Port Adapter, Model 168199. This
converter extends from your PC’s USB port to support all conventional analog game controllers,
and meets USB V1.0 specifications.
The USB Game Port Adapter is built with a unique four-mode selectable switch for maximum
compatibility and flexibility, enabling you to convert your conventional analog controllers
(joysticks/gamepads) to powerful USB controllers.
PaCKaGe CoNteNtS
• USBGamePortAdapter
• Usermanual

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SYStem reQUIremeNtS
•AnalogGameController
•USB1.1or2.0port
•Windows98,2000orXP
INStaLLatIoN
1. Plug your 15-pin D-type connector into the Manhattan USB Game Port Adapter.
2.PlugtheUSBGamePortAdapterconnectortotheUSBportonthePC.
3. The operating system will detect the new hardware installation and "Add New Hardware
 Wizard"willrunautomatically.Followthestepsthatappearonscreentocompletethe
installation.
4.Whentheinstallationprocedureiscomplete,proceedwiththecalibrationandtestforyour
 controller.(RefertoSetupUSBGamePortAdapterunderWindowsOS.)

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SetUP
Calibrate your controller according to the following steps:
A.Select"Start"attheveryleftbottomofyourWindowsscreen;thenchoose"Setting/Control
Panel."
B. Select "Game controllers."
C.Ifyourcontrollerhasbeenproperlyinstalled,youwillsee"USBAdaptorMode1,2,3,4"
 (Modewillbeverieddependingonthemodeyouchoose);andthestatuswillbe"OK"
on the "Game controllers" screen. Select "Properties" to complete the calibration for your
controller.
D. Click "Calibrate."
E.Whenthecalibrationscreenappears,followtheon-screeninstructionstocompletethe
calibration for your controller.
 1. Setthecontroller’scenterposition;pressbutton"A."
 2. Settherangeofmotionbyturningthegrip(ormovingthedirectionpad)twotothree
   turns;thenpressbutton"A."

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 3. Repeatstep1;pressbutton"A."
 4. Calibratethethrottle’smaximumandminimumsettings;pressbutton"A."
 5. Calibratetherudder’smaximumandminimumsettings;pressbutton"A."
Note: If the Mode switch is set at Mode 1, 3 or 4, the rudder function is disabled. This
step can be skipped.
 6. CalibratethePOVbypushing"Up,""Right,""Down"and"Left";thenpress"Enter."
Note: If the Mode switch is set at Mode 3 or 4, the throttle function is disabled. This
step can be skipped.
 7. Click"Finish."
 8. Click"Test"andthetestscreenappears.Pressallthebuttonsonthecontroller; 
turn the grip (or move the direction pad) to test the movement of direction for the
controller (and turn the POV [Hat switch] for up, right, down and left directions.) Check
   thateverythingworks;press"OK."
 9. Returntothemain"Gamecontrollers"screen;press“OK.”
10. Start up the game software. Refer to the instructions in the game’s manual in order to
complete the necessary game control settings.

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oPeratING INStrUCtIoNS
The Manhattan USB Game Port Adapter is designed to upgrade conventional PC game port
analoggamecontrollerstoUSBgamingdevices.Itisdesignedwithafour-modeswitch;
however, before switching from one mode to another, follow these steps:
A. Connect your 15-pin D-type game device to the USB Game Port Adapter.
B.Switchtothemodeofyournewchoice:Mode1,2,3or4.
C. Plug the USB connector of the USB Game Port Adapter into the USB port on the PC.
On the Mode switch:
UseMode1ifthecontroller’sselectionis,oriscompatiblewith,TM-FCSinthegamesoftware.
Inthismode,theTM-FCShasalltheincorporatedfunctions.
UseMode2ifthecontroller’sselectionis,oriscompatiblewith,CHFLIGHTSTICKPROinthe
gamesoftware.Inthismode,theCHFLIGHTSTICKPROhasalltheincorporatedfunctions.
UseMode3ifthecontroller’sgamedevicesselectionis"2-4axes,4buttons"inthegamesoftware.
By selecting this mode, you have upgraded your controller to a USB game controller.
UseMode4ifthecontroller’sgamedevicesselectionis“2axes,8buttons”inthegame
software. By selecting this mode, you have upgraded your game controller to a USB game
controller.

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SPeCIfICatIoNS
Standards and Certifcations
•CE,FCC,USB1.0
Connections
•(1)USB;type-Amale
•(1)gamecontroller;DB15-pinfemale
General
•CompatiblewithThrustmasterFCS,CHFlightstickPro,2-4Axes/4-Functionand2Axes/
 8-Functioncontrollers
•Four-modeswitchselections:
 Mode1:TM-FCScompatiblecontrollers
 Mode2:CHFLIGHTSTICKPROcompatiblecontrollers
 Mode3:2-4axes/4buttoncompatiblecontrollers
 Mode4:2axes/8buttoncompatiblecontrollers
Physical
•Dimensions:8x5.1x3cm(3.1x2x1.2in.);weight:119g(4.2oz.)
•Cablelength:1.71m(5.6ft.)

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