Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR PACK User manual

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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. TECHNICAL FEATURES ..............................6
Layout of buttons .........................................8
3. ASSEMBLING AN MFD ................................9
4. INSTALLATION ON PC...............................11
5. CUSTOMIZATION .......................................12
Adjusting an MFD’s angle of inclination on
its base ........................................................13
Changing the cardboard inserts...............17
Backlighting intensity ................................18
Configuration..............................................20
6. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MFDS ...............22
7. ATTACHING AN MFD TO A COCKPIT OR A
SCREEN ..............................................................24
8. USING MORE THAN TWO MFDS
SIMULTANEOUSLY............................................27

9. T.A.R.G.E.T ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
SOFTWARE.........................................................29
Installation...................................................29
Main features ..............................................30
10. FAQS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........31

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THRUSTMASTER MFD COUGAR PACK is an exact
replica of the MFDs found in U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter
aircraft.
Each MFD includes 20 buttons and 4 switches, for a
total of 28 buttons per MFD. This extensive set of
features lets you replace some of the advanced
keyboard or mouse controls and simulate various flight
instruments, for enhanced realism.

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1. Box contents
X 2
X 4 X 10
X 4

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2. Technical features
1. 28 backlit programmable buttons
2. Screw hole covers
3. Programmable identification LEDs
4. Detachable base
5. Attachment thumbscrews
6. USB connector
7. Attachment system for bars
8. Removable bar
9. Removable bar attachment screws

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10.Adjustable attachment bar
11.Plexiglas window
12.Cardboard inserts

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Layout of buttons

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3. Assembling an MFD
1. Clip the top of each attachment bar (10), shaped
like a T, into the attachment system (7). Next,
position the bottom of each attachment bar in the
corresponding holes at the back of the base.
2. Insert the two Plexiglas windows (11) into the slot at
the top of the MFD.

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3. Insert a cardboard insert (12) between the two
Plexiglas windows.

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4. Installation on PC
1. Before connecting your two MFDs, please visit:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/mfdco
ugar.
2. Download and install the drivers for PC.
3. Restart the PC.
4. Connect each MFD’s USB connector (6) to a USB
port on your PC.
*Not included

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5. Customization
You can customize your MFDs according to your own
personal preferences (screen’s angle of inclination,
cardboard inserts, backlighting).
Each MFD features an internal memory. All settings
(MFD name and number, backlighting intensity, status of
identification LEDs) are automatically saved in this
internal memory. In this way, your settings and
preferences are preconfigured if you use your MFDs on
another computer.

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Adjusting an MFD’s angle of inclination
on its base
When the MFD is attached to the base (4), the screen
can be set at a 72°, 54° or 39° angle of inclination.
The attachment bars (10) are each composed of two
bars that can be positioned in a specific direction or
separated:
−One long bar featuring the indications 72DEGREE
and 54DEGREE.
−One short bar featuring the indication 39DEGREE.

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Inclination at 72°
1. Position the two attachment bars (10) with the
72DEGREE indication at the bottom of the bars.
If necessary, you can slightly loosen the center
screw to facilitate angle adjustment.
2. Clip the top of each attachment bar (10), shaped
like a T, into the attachment system (7). Next,
position the bottom of each attachment bar in the
corresponding holes at the back of the base.
3. Retighten the two attachment thumbscrews (5).

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Inclination at 54°
1. Position the two attachment bars (10) with the
54DEGREE indication at the bottom of the bars.
If necessary, you can slightly loosen the center
screw to facilitate angle adjustment.
2. Clip the top of each attachment bar (10), shaped
like a T, into the attachment system (7). Next,
position the bottom of each attachment bar in the
corresponding holes at the back of the base.
3. Retighten the two attachment thumbscrews (5).

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Inclination at 39°
1. Unscrew the center screw, then separate all of the
bars.
2. Keep the short attachment bars with the
39DEGREE indication, and put the bars with the
72DEGREE indication and the screws in a safe
place where they won’t be lost.
3. Clip the top of each attachment bar (10), shaped
like a T, into the attachment system (7). Next,
position the bottom of each attachment bar in the
corresponding holes at the back of the base.
4. Retighten the two attachment thumbscrews (5).

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Changing the cardboard inserts
1. Remove the cardboard insert positioned between
the two Plexiglas windows.
2. Insert another cardboard insert of your choice
between the two Plexiglas windows.
−
The cardboard inserts (in English) featuring
mappings are included in this pack.
−You can also download
images of these inserts
(along with different insert versions) for printing.
Please visit:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/mfdcougar

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Backlighting intensity
The intensity of the backlighting for all of the buttons and
the two identification LEDs can be adjusted with the
MFD (directly in the game), or with the Thrustmaster
Control Panel.
Adjustment with the MFD
1. To increase the intensity, simultaneously press
buttons 14, 15 and 25.
2. To decrease the intensity, simultaneously press
buttons 14, 15 and 26.

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Adjustment with the Control Panel
1. To access the Control Panel, select Start /
Thrustmaster MFD Cougar / Control Panel.
2. The Game Controllers window opens. Click
Properties to open the Control Panel.
3. Move the Backlit / LED Intensity slider to adjust
the intensity of the backlighting.
−
Always remember to completely close the Control
Panel by clicking OK
before starting up or playing a
video game.
−
Exit the game before modifying any settings in the
Control Panel.