Thrustmaster VIPER PANEL User manual
For PC (Windows 10/11)
User Manual
Carefully read
the instructions provided in this
manual before installing the product, before
any use
of the product and before
any maintenance. Be sure
to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
Keep this manual so that you can refer to the
instructions in the future.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BOX CONTENTS ..........................................5
2. VIPER PANEL FEATURES...........................6
3. MAPPING OF BUTTONS AND AXES ..........8
4. INSTALLING VIPER PANEL ON VIPER TQS* 10
5. INSTALLATION ON PC .................................13
6. VIPER PANEL BACKLIGHTING ....................16
7. T.A.R.G.E.T ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
SOFTWARE .........................................................19
8. FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................21
3
Rev up your engines and fly into the danger zone
with the iconic control panel from the U.S. Air
Force’s VIPER — the world’s most widely-used
modern fighter aircraft!
Take your cockpit to the next level with VIPER
PANEL — which can be used on its own or as a
complement to VIPER TQS*, and features a
complete set of controls.
This manual will help you install and use your
VIPER PANEL under the best conditions. Before
taking off, make sure to carefully read all of these
instructions and warnings: they will help you get
the most enjoyment out of your product.
4
Updating the firmware
In order for VIPER PANEL to function properly in
video games, you must update its firmware.
To carry out the update, please visit
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/viper-
panel/
Select Firmware, then follow the instructions —
including the downloading and installation procedure.
10
4. Installing VIPER PANEL on VIPER
TQS*
*VIPER TQS is included with VIPER TQS Mission Pack.
It may also be purchased separately.
VIPER PANEL is a control panel that lets you expand
your flight/combat capabilities with a total of 43 buttons
and 1 axis — all of which are programmable via the
T.A.R.G.E.T software. VIPER PANEL is a complement
to VIPER TQS.
14
To access the Control Panel, select Start / All apps /
Thrustmaster / Control Panel or Control Panel (in
Windows 10).
The Game Controllers dialog box is displayed. The
accessory appears onscreen with the name Viper Panel
and OK status.
In the Game Controllers dialog box, click
Properties to test and view all functions.
16
6. VIPER PANEL backlighting
The intensity of VIPER PANEL’s backlighting can be
adjusted directly via the control panel, or via the
T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming
Graphical EdiTor) software. Ten intensity levels are
available: from 1 (minimum intensity) to 10 (maximum
intensity), with the default level being set at 5.
Simultaneously press buttons 16 and 23 for 2
seconds, until button 16 flashes.
Adjust the intensity to your preferred level.
Table of contents
Languages:
Popular Computer Hardware manuals by other brands
Timewave
Timewave PK-232SC operating manual
Advantech
Advantech B+B SMARTWORX IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 user manual
Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor FRDM-KE06 user guide
Supermicro
Supermicro X11DPFF-SN user manual
ETC
ETC F-Drive R12 Series installation manual
Studio Technologies
Studio Technologies Dante 5422A user guide
promethean
promethean AC3 Electronics Replacement guide
Silicon Laboratories
Silicon Laboratories UNI-C8051F020 user guide
Linear Technology
Linear Technology LTC3220 quick start guide
Aaeon
Aaeon UP Vision Plus X user manual
Lexicon
Lexicon MPX 5 V1.1 - REV installation instructions
Avermedia
Avermedia AVerAI EN713-AAE9 instruction manual