Thrustmaster TH8A User manual

- USER MANUAL
- MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
- BENUTZERHANDBUCH
- HANDLEIDING
- MANUALE D’USO
- MANUAL DEL USUARIO
- MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR
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PlayStation®3 – PlayStation®4 – Xbox One – PC
User Manual
TECHNICAL FEATURES
ARemovable gear shift knob
(not installed by default)
BStick
CAdjustable “H-pattern (7+1)” shift plate
(installed by default)
D Adjustable “Sequential (+/-)” shift plate
(not installed by default)
E2.5 mm Allen key (included)
F Cable and DIN connector
G Internal tensioning screw
H Adjustable clamping system
I “Screw threads” for cockpit mounting
DIN / USB Detachable DIN / USB cable
DIN / DIN Detachable DIN / DIN cable

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WARNING
Before using this product, be sure to read through this manual carefully. Retain this manual for
future reference.
Warning – Electric shock
* Keep this product in a dry place, and do not expose it to dust or sunlight.
* Respect the direction of insertion for connectors.
* Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
* Do not spill liquid on the product or its connector.
* Do not short-circuit the product.
* Do not dismantle this product (apart from for the possible adjustments described in this manual),
do not attempt to burn the product and do not expose the product to high temperatures.
Warning – Injuries due to repetitive movements
Playing with a shifter may result in muscle and joint pains. To avoid any problems:
* Avoid playing for extended periods of time.
* Take a 10 to 15 minute break after each hour of playing.
* Should you experience fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists or arms, stop playing and rest for a
few hours before starting to play again.
* If the symptoms or pains described above persist when you resume playing, stop playing and
consult your doctor.
* Verify that the base of the shifter is properly mounted, as described in the instructions found in this
manual.
Warning – Pinching risk in shift plate openings
* Keep out of the reach of children.
* When playing a game, never place your fingers (or any other parts of your body) in the openings in
the shift plates.
NEVER

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INSTALLING THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB
1. To screw the gear shift knob (A) onto its stick (B):turn the gear shift knob clockwise.
2. To unscrew the gear shift knob: turn the knob counterclockwise.
TIGHTEN
UNTIGHTEN
MOUNTING THE SHIFTER
Mounting is optimized for any type of support:
-Tables, desks or shelves from 1 to 55 mm in thickness, via the clamping system (H).
-Cockpits, via the built-in “screw threads” (the clamping system is removable).
Mounting the shifter on a table or desk
1. Place the nose of the shifter on a table or other flat surface.
2. To tighten: turn the clamping wheel counterclockwise.
3. To untighten: turn the clamping wheel clockwise.
TIGHTEN
UNTIGHTEN

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Positioning and rotating the clamping system (can be adjusted by 360°)
1. Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (E), very slightly unscrew the 3 screws holding the
clamping system (H) in place.
The clamping system (and therefore the entire shifter) can now be rotated manually by 360°.
2. Select your preferred position along the 360° of rotation (3 examples are shown below, among
the many other possibilities available).
Next, retighten the 3 screws holding the clamping system in place.

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Mounting the shifter in a cockpit
1. Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (E), completely unscrew and remove the 3 screws
holding the clamping system (H) in place. Detach the clamping system from the shifter.
2. Once the clamping system has been removed, screw 2 “M6” screws (not included) into the
cockpit shelf, and into 2 of the 4 small “screw threads” (I) located on the underside of the shifter's
nose.
Be sure not to use “M6” screws that are too long, which may pierce
and damage the upper part of the shifter’s nose.
A shifter mounting template for cockpits is available at
http://support.thrustmaster.com. Click Racing Wheels / TH8A Shifter, and then select
Manual.

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POSITIONING AND ROTATING THE SHIFT PLATES (CAN BE ADJUSTED
BY 360°)
1. Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (E), slightly unscrew the 4 screws holding the shift plate
(C or D) in place.
The shift plate can now be rotated manually by 360°.
2. Select your preferred position along the 360° of rotation (3 examples are shown below, among
the many other possibilities available).
3. Retighten the 4 screws holding the shift plate in place.

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SWITCHING FROM THE “H-PATTERN (7+1)” SHIFT PLATE
TO THE “SEQUENTIAL (+/-)” SHIFT PLATE
1. Unscrew (counterclockwise) and remove the gear shift knob (A).
2. Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (E), completely unscrew and remove the 4 screws
holding the “H-pattern (7+1)” shift plate in place. Remove the shift plate.
During this procedure, take care not to accidentally let
any of the screws fall inside the internal mechanism.
3. Manually rotate the internal structure 90° to the right (clockwise).
Next, install the “Sequential (+/-)” shift plate.

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4. Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (E), replace and completely retighten the 4 screws holding
the “Sequential (+/-)” shift plate in place. Screw the gear shift knob back on (clockwise).
Carry out this procedure in reverse to replace the “H-pattern (7+1)” shift plate.
Notes regarding the internal structure's top cover:
J: 4 “screw threads” to attach the shift plates (C or D).
K: 2 screws which hold the internal structure in place (do not unscrew).
L: Button which automatically detects the type of shift plate used (C or D). Is pressed automatically
when the “Sequential (+/-)” shift plate is installed. Keep this area clean in order to avoid any
detection problems.
M:Slot for easier positioning of the shift plates.

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ADJUSTING THE GEAR SHIFT RESISTANCE
* Only applies to the “H-pattern (7+1)” shift plate.
* Before making any adjustments, the “H-pattern (7+1)” shift plate must be installed in
its original position (please see the diagram below).
1. Using a large flat head screwdriver, place the screwdriver in the head of the internal tensioning
screw (G) located in the lower left section of the shifter’s housing.
2. To slightly increase the resistance: turn the screw clockwise.
3. To slightly decrease the resistance: turn the screw counterclockwise.
INCREASING THE RESISTANCE
DECREASING THE RESISTANCE
2 full turns are enough to go from one extreme to the other.
To avoid damaging the system:
- Stop tightening the screw when you feel strong resistance.
- Stop untightening the screw if the stick becomes loose and wobbly.