Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition User manual

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User manual
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Speed brake (air brake) axis
2. 4 detents on the axis + 5 virtual
buttons
3. 6 action buttons
4. Flaps axis
5. 4 detents on the axis
6.
4 action buttons
7. Friction adjustment screwon each
module
8. Mechanism todisable/enable the
detents on each axis
9. SATA connectors for TCA Quadrant
Airbus Edition (sold separately)

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CONNECTING THE TCA QUADRANT ADD-ON AIRBUS
EDITION MODULES TO THE TCA QUADRANT AIRBUS
EDITION*
*Sold separately
In order to use the TCA Quadrant Add-OnAirbus Edition modules, you must own a TCA
Quadrant Airbus Edition (sold separately). The TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition
modules are an extension of the TCAQuadrantAirbus Edition throttle quadrant, and only
work when connected toboth sides of the TCA Quadrant AirbusEdition.
This modularity adds new axes and action buttons, and lets you ex tend the kinematics
(takeoff, in-flightand landing) of the TCA QuadrantAirbus Edition.
1. Turn all of the devices upside down and, using a screwdriverwiththe corresponding head
shape (not included), screw on the four attachment pieces included with the TCA
Quadrant Airbus Edition and the TCAQuadrant Add-On AirbusEditionmodules, to attach
everything together.
2. Connect the speedbrake module to the left of the TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition and the
flaps module to the right, using the SATA cables included with theTCAQuadrantAdd-On
Airbus Edition.
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- To avoid damaging the products, use a screwdriverwiththe corresponding head shape
(not included) to tighten/untighten the screws.
- Only use the official cablesprovided by Thrustmaster: this will allow you t o update the
firmware for the TCA Quadrant AirbusEdition whennecessary.
- Never position the TCAQuadrant Airbus Edition with either of theTCAQuadrant Add-On
Airbus Edition modules hanging near or off the edge of a table or desk.

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INSTALLATIONONPC
1. Please visit https://support.thrustmaster.com. Click Joysticks / TCA Quadrant
AirbusEdition (or TCAQuadrantAdd-On Airbus Ed it i on), and select Drivers.
Download and install the PC driver and its customized interface for theWindowsControl
Panel.
2. Once the PC driver has been installed, connect the USB connector forthe TCA Quadrant
Airbus Edition to one of the USB portson your PC.
3. To access theControl Panel, click Start / Apps/ Thrustmaster / Control Panel (in
Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8).
The Game Controllers dialog box appears.
The accessory is listed onscreen with the name TCA Q-Eng 1& 2 (or TCA Q-Eng 3&4,
depending on the position of the selector switchfor the engines [5] on the TCA Quadrant
Airbus Edition), along with OK status.
4. In the GameControllers dialog box, click Properties totest and view all features,
including those related to the TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules.
Enablevirtualbuttons:This featurelets you enable or disable the virtual buttons available
on the axes for the throttle quadrant, and the speed brake module. Click Apply once you
have selected the mode youwant to use.
You arenow readyto play!
- In order to use the TCA Quadrant Add-OnAirbus Edition modules, youmust own a TCA
Quadrant Airbus Edition (sold separately).
- Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to download the package containing the drivers
allowing you to update the product’s firmware, providing you with more detailed control of
the product’s features.

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MAPPING OF THE TCAQUADRANT ADD-ON AIRBUSEDITION
MODULES’15 BUTTONSAND2AXES
22-26
18-19
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31
0 up
ZR
65536 down
0 up
Z
65536 down

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MAKING CHANGESTO THEAXES ON THETCA QUADRANT
ADD-ON AIRBUSEDITIONMODULES
The TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules feature mechanical selectors allowing
you to disable the detents/notches on eachaxis. Doing so allows you to have smoothaxes,
while maintaining virtual buttons 27 through 31 on the speed brake module.
This option lets youchange the piloting sensations according to the type of airc raft being
used in your simulation (commercial aircraft or civil aircraft).
1. Turn the TCAQuadrant Add-On Airbus Editionmodules upside down, and unscrew the
two screws for each of the selectors usinga screwdriver with the corresponding head
shape (not included).
2. Switch the position of the selectors, using the indicators as a guide: this will let you
choose either a smooth axis,or an axis with detents/notches, for each axis on the TCA
Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules.

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ADJUSTING THEFRICTION
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The friction on the TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules is set to 50% by
default.
- In order to allow for precise adjustment according to your preferences, y ou c an use a
screwdriver with the corresponding head shape(not included) — or the crossbar included
with the TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition— to turn thefriction adjustment screws.
1. Push both TCA Quadrant Add-On AirbusEdition moduleleversforward to their maximum
values, and then access the friction adjustmentscrewat the back of each module.
2. To increase the friction, turnthe friction adjustment screw clockwise.
3. To decrease the friction, turnthe friction adjustmentscrew counterclockwise.
- To avoid damaging the friction system, be careful not to over-tighten the adjustment
screws: stop turning thescrews whenyou feel resistance.
- Never completely unscrew the adjustmentscrews, to avoid the screws falling inside the
body of either TCA Quadrant Add-OnAirbus Edition module.

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ATTACHING THE TCA QUADRANT AIRBUS EDITION* AND
THE TCA QUADRANT ADD-ON AIRBUS EDITION MODULES
TO THE TM FLYING CLAMP*, A COCKPIT* OR OTHER
STATIONARYSURFACE
*Sold separately
You can use the 6 perforations located on the underside of the TCA Quadrant Airbus
Edition, when connected to the TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules, to attach all
of the devices to a stationary surface, using M6 screws (notincluded).
Attachment diagramfor the TM FlyingClamp* (*sold separately):

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T.A.R.G.E.T ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
(ThrustmasterAdvanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor)
Please visit https://support.thrustmaster.com. Click Joysticks / TCAQuadrant Airbus
Edition (or TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition), then selectSoftware.Download and
install the T.A.R.G.E.T advancedprogrammingsoftware.
Main features of T.A.R.G.E.T:
- Different possible configurations for the axes.
- Different possible programming levels: Basic, Advancedand Script.
- Use of the Drag and Drop principle.
- Ability to combine the TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition throttle quadrant with various
Thrustmaster joysticks (HOTAS Cougar,HOTAS Warthog, T. 16000M, M FD C ougar
Pack, all of which are also compatible with T.A.R.G.E.T), allowingthem to be recognized
as a single USB device.
- Access to advanced profiles created by the Thrustmaster community.

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TROUBLESHOOTING ANDWARNING
Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to download the package containing the
drivers allowing you to update theproduct’s firmware, providing you with more detailed
control of the product’s features.
•My TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules aren’t working properly, or seem
to beimproperlycalibrated, when connected to the TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition.
-Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to check whether a morerecent firmware
version is available: if so, follow the instructions to download and install it.
-Power off your PC, and disconnect the USB connector for the TCA Quadrant Airbus
Edition throttle quadrant. Make sure that both SATAcables are properly connected t o
the devices.
-Power off your PC, and disconnect the USB connector for the TCA Quadrant Airbus
Edition throttle quadrant. Then reconnect the USB connector, power on your PC
again, and restart your game.
-When connecting the USB connector for the TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition throttle
quadrant, always leave the rudder axis centered if you are using t he TFRP rudder
system (sold separately):never put your feet on theTFRP ruddersystem’s pedals
when doing so.
•I can’tconfiguremyTCA QuadrantAdd-On Airbus Edition modules wit h m y TCA
QuadrantAirbus Editionthrottlequadrant.
-In your game’s Options / Controller / Gamepad or Joystick menu, select the
appropriate configuration or completely reconfigure the controller’s options.
-Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to check whether a more rec ent f irmware
version is available: if so, follow the instructions to download and install it.
-For more information, please refer to yourgame’s user manual or online help.
-You can also use the T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogrammingGraphic al
EdiTor) advanced programming software.
•My TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules are too sensitive, or not
sensitive enough.
-The axes for the TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition modules automatically
calibrate themselves after a few movements, and after havingreachedthe phy sical
stops for the axes.
-In your game’s Options / Controller / Gamepad or Joystick menu, adjust the sensitivity
and dead zones for your controller (if theseoptions are available).
-You can also use the T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogrammingGraphic al
EdiTor) advanced programming software.
These devices are intended for use with respect to gaming entertainment purposes
only. It is strictly forbidden touse these devices for professional training activities.

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CONSUMERWARRANTYINFORMATION
Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A., whose registered office is located at Place du
Granier, B.P. 97143, 35571 Chantepie,France (hereinafter “Guillemot”) warrants to the
consumer that this Thrustmaster product shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, for a warranty period whichcorresponds to thetimelimit to bring an action for
conformity with respect to this product. In the countries of the European Union, this
corresponds to a period of two (2) years from delivery of the Thrustmaster product. In ot her
countries, the warranty period correspondsto the time limit to bring an action for conformity
with respect tothe Thrustmaster product according to applicable laws ofthe country in which
the consumer was domiciledon the date ofpurchase of the Thrustmaster product (ifno such
action exists in the corresponding country,then the warranty period shall be one (1) y ear
from the original date of purchaseof the Thrustmaster product).
Notwithstanding the above, rechargeable batteries are covered by a warranty period of s ix
(6) months from the date of original purchase.
Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact
Technical Support, whowill indicate the procedure to follow.If the defect is confirmed, t he
product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by
Technical Support).
Within the context ofthiswarranty, theconsumer’s defective product shall, at T echnical
Support’s option, be either replaced or returnedto working order. If, during the warrant y
period, the Thrustmaster product is subject to such reconditioning, anyperiod of at least
seven (7) days during which the product is out of use shall be added to the remaining
warranty period (this period runsfrom the dateof the consumer’srequest for intervention or
from the date on which the product in question is made available for reconditioning, if the
date on which the product is made available for reconditioning is subsequent to the date of
the request for intervention).If permitted underapplicable law, the full liability of Guillemot
and its subsidiaries (including for consequential damages) is limited to the return to working
order or the replacement of the Thrustmaster product. If permittedunder applic able law,
Guillemot disclaims all warranties of merchantabilityor fitnessfor a particular purpose.
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 unrelated to a material or manufacturing defect (including, but not
limited to, combining theThrustmaster product with any unsuitable element, including in
particular power supplies, rechargeable batteries, chargers, or any other elements not
supplied by Guillemot for this product);(2) if the product has been usedfor any use ot her
than home use, including for professional or commercial purposes(game rooms, t raining,
competitions, for example);(3) in the event of failure to comply with theinstructionsprovided
by Technical Support; (4) to software,said softwarebeing subjectto a specific warranty; (5)
to consumables (elements to be replaced over the product’s lifespan:disposablebatteries,
audio headset or headphone ear pads, for example); (6) to accessories (c ables, c ases ,
pouches, bags, wrist-straps, for example); (7) if the product was sold at public auction.
This warranty is nontransferable.
The consumer’s legal rightswith respect to laws applicable tothe saleof consumer goodsin
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Additional warrantyprovisions
During the warranty period, Guillemot shall not provide, in principle, any s pare part s, as
Technical Support is the only party authorized to open and/orrecondition anyThrustmaster
product (with the exception of any reconditioning procedureswhich Technical Support m ay
request that the consumer carry out, bywayof written instructions – for example, due to the
simplicityand the lack of confidentialityof the reconditioning process – and by providing the
consumer withthe required spare part(s), where applicable).
Given its innovationcycles and in order to protect its know-howand trade secrets, Guillemot
shall not provide, in principle, any reconditioning notification or spare parts for any
Thrustmaster product whose warranty period hasexpired.
In the United States of America and in Canada, this warranty is limit ed t o t he product’s
internal mechanismand externalhousing. In no event shall Guillemot or its affiliates be held
liable to any third party for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the
breach of any expressor impliedwarranties. Some States/Provinces do not allow limitat ion
on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or
incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State or Province toProvince.
Liability
If permitted under applicablelaw, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (hereinafter “Guillemot”) and its
subsidiaries disclaim all liability for any damages causedby one or more of the following: (1)
the product has been modified, opened or altered; (2) failure to comply with assembly
instructions; (3) inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident (an impact, for
example); (4) normal wear; (5) the use of the product forany use other t han hom e use,
including for professional or commercial purposes (game rooms, training, competitions, for
example). If permitted underapplicable law, Guillemot and its subsidiaries disclaim all liability
for any damages unrelated to a material or manufacturing defect with respect to the product
(including, but not limited to, any damagescaused directly or indirectly by anysoftware, or by
combining the Thrustmasterproduct with any unsuitable element, including in part icular
power supplies, rechargeable batteries, chargers, or any other elements not s upplied by
Guillemot for this product).
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
https://support.thrustmaster.com

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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In the European Union: At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed
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disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.
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Manuel de l'utilisateur
CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
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1. Axe Speedbrake (aérofreins)
2. 4 détentes sur l’axe + 5 boutons
virtuels
3. 6 boutons d’action
4. Axe Flaps (volets)
5. 4 détentes sur l’axe
6. 4 boutons d’action
7. Vis d’ajustement de la friction sur
chaque module
8. Mécanismes de désactivation des
crans sur chaque axe
9. Connecteurs SATA pour TCA
Quadrant Airbus Edition (vendu
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CONNECTER LES MODULES TCA QUADRANT ADD-ON AU TCA
QUADRANT AIRBUS EDITION*
*Vendu séparément
Pour utiliser les TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition, vous devez faire l’acquisition préalable
d’un TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition (vendu séparément). Les modules TCA Quadrant Add-On
Airbus Edition sont une extension de la manette des gaz TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition et ne
fonctionnent que lorsqu’ils sont connectés de part et d’autre de la manette des gaz TCA
Quadrant Airbus Edition.
Cette modularité ajoute de nouveaux axes et boutons d’action et permet d’étendre les
cinématiques de décollage, de vol et d’atterrissage de la manette des gaz TCA Quadrant
Airbus Edition.
1. Retournez le TCA Quadrant et vissez, à l’aide d’un tournevis, les quatre pièces
de fixation fournies avec la manette des gaz TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition et les
modules TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition pour solidariser l’ensemble.
2. Connectez les modules Speedbrake à gauche et Flaps à droite à l’aide des câbles
SATA fournis avec le TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition.
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- Pour éviter d’endommager le produit, utilisez un tournevis pour serrer les vis d’ajustement.
- Seuls les câbles officiels fournis par Thrustmaster doivent être utilisés afin de pouvoir mettre
à jour le firmware du TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition le cas échéant.
- Evitez de placer le TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition avec les modules en charnière sur le bord
d’une table.

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INSTALLATION SUR PC
1. Allez sur https://support.thrustmaster.com/. Cliquez sur Joysticks / TCA Quadrant
Airbus Edition (ou TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition), puis sélectionnez Pilotes.
Téléchargez et installez le pilote PC et son interface personnalisée du Control Panel Windows.
2. Une fois le pilote PC installé, branchez le connecteur USB sur l’un des ports USB de votre PC.
3. Pour accéder au Control Panel, sélectionnez Démarrer / Applications / Thrustmaster /
Control Panel ou Panneau de configuration (sous Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8)
La boîte de dialogue Contrôleurs de jeu s’affiche.
L’accessoire apparaît à l’écran sous le nom TCA Q-Eng 1&2 (ou TCA Q-Eng 3&4, selon la
position du sélecteur 5 sur le TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition) et l’état OK.
4. Dans la boîte de dialogue Contrôleurs de jeu, cliquez sur Propriétés pour tester et
visualiser l’ensemble des fonctions qui incluent le TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition.
Enable virtual buttons (Activer les boutons virtuels) : Cette fonction permet d’activer ou
de désactiver les boutons virtuels présents sur les axes de la manette des gaz ou du module
Speedbrake. Cliquez sur Apply (Appliquer) après avoir sélectionné le mode souhaité.
Vous êtes maintenant prêt à jouer !
- Pour utiliser le TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition, vous devez faire l’acquisition préalable
d’un TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition.
- Téléchargez sur le support en ligne le package contenant les pilotes permettant de mettre à
jour le firmware et d’avoir un contrôle plus détaillé sur les fonctionnalités du produit.