Thrustmaster T248 User manual

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FOR XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES X|S AND PC
User Manual
WARNING:
To ensure that your T248 racing wheel functions correctly with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
and PC games, you may be required to install the game’s automatic updates
(available when your console or PC is connected to the Internet).

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
1T248 base
2Wheel rim
3T-RDD (Thrustmaster Race Dash Display) screen
4Encoder selector switch and encoder push function
5+ and - encoder selector switch
62 magnetic paddle shifters (Up and Down)
7Directional buttons
8VIEW button on Xbox consoles
9MODE button
10 Xbox button
11 DISPLAY button
12 MENU button on Xbox consoles
13 Attachment system
14 Metal fastening screw
15 Power cable (EU/US or UK…) (15a)
and power adapter (15b)
16 USB-C (16a) – USB-A (16b) cable
17 Quick release USB-C cable –male (17a)
to female (17b))

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18 Large threaded hole (for attachment system
and fastening screw)
19 Threaded holes for attachment to a racing
cockpit (not included)
20 Hook-and-loop fastener cable holder
21 Power adapter connector
22 Racing wheel’s USB-C connector
23 Mini-DIN connector for Thrustmaster
shifter, handbrake or hub (sold separately)
24 RJ12 connector for pedal set

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WARNING
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and save it for later reference.
Warning – Electrical shock
* Keep the product in a dry location and do not expose it to dust or sunlight.
* Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
* Do not spill any liquid on the product or its connectors.
* Do not short-circuit the product.
* Never dismantle the product; do not throw it onto a fire and do not expose it to high temperatures.
* Do not use a power supply cable other than the one provided with your racing wheel.
* Do not use the power supply cable if the cable or its connectors are damaged, split or broken.
* Make sure that the power supply cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet, and properly
connected to the connector at the rear of the racing wheel’s base.
* Do not open up the racing wheel: there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any repairs must be
carried out by the manufacturer, its authorized representative or a qualified technician.
* Only use attachment systems/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
* If the racing wheel is operating abnormally (if it is emitting any abnormal sounds, heat or odors), stop using it
immediately, unplug the power supply cable from the electrical outlet and disconnect the other cables.
* If you will not be using the racing wheel for an extended period of time, unplug its power supply cable
from the electrical outlet.
* The electrical outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions.
Information for power supply adapter
Information published
Value
Unit
Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
commercial registration number and
address
GUILLEMOT CORPORATION S.A.
414 196 758 Rennes
Place du Granier
BP 97143
35571 Chantepie Cedex
France
Model identifier
A481-1852590D
Input voltage
100 - 240
V
Input AC frequency
50 - 60
Hz
Output voltage
18.5
V DC
Output current
2.6
A
Output power
47.9
W
Average active efficiency
87.8
%
Efficiency at low load (10%)
87.8
%
No-load power consumption
0.10
W

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Air vents
Make sure not to block any of the air vents on the racing wheel’s base. For optimal ventilation, make
sure to do the following:
* Position the wheel’s base at least 10 cm away from any wall surfaces.
* Do not place the base in any tight spaces.
* Do not cover the base.
* Do not let any dust build up on the air vents.
For safety reasons, never use the pedal set with bare feet
or while wearing only socks on your feet.
THRUSTMASTER®DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF INJURY RESULTING
FROM USE OF THE PEDAL SET WITHOUT SHOES.
Warning – Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated movements
Playing with a Force Feedback racing wheel may cause muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems:
* Avoid lengthy gaming periods.
* Take 10 to 15-minute breaks after each hour of play.
* If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists, arms, feet or legs, stop playing and rest for a few hours
before you start playing again.
* If the symptoms or pain indicated persist when you start playing again, stop playing and consult your doctor.
* Keep out of children’s reach.
* During gameplay, always leave both hands correctly positioned on the wheel without completely letting go.
* During gameplay, never place your hands or your fingers under the pedals or anywhere near the pedal set.
* During calibration and gameplay, never place your hand or your arm through the openings in the racing
wheel.
* Make sure that the racing wheel’s base is properly secured, as per this manual’s instructions.
Product to be handled only by users
14 years of age or older
HEAVY PRODUCT
Be careful not to drop the product on
yourself or on anyone else!

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ALWAYS NEVER NEVER
Warning – Pedal set pinch hazard when playing
* Keep the pedal set out of children’s reach.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the sides of the pedals.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the pedal’s rear base.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the pedal’s front base.
NEVER NEVER NEVER
Warning – Pedal set pinch hazard when not playing
* Store the pedal set in a safe place, and keep it out of children’s reach.

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ATTACHING THE RACING WHEEL
Attaching the racing wheel to a table or a desktop
Start by connecting on the underside of the wheel:
-the power adapter (21);
-the quick release USB-C cable (17a)to the USB-C connector (22);
-the T3PM pedal set (24).
Make sure to follow the paths for the different cables, and attach the cables using the hook-and-loop
fastener cable holder (20).
1. Place the racing wheel on a table or any other horizontal, flat and stable surface.
2. Insert the fastening screw (14)in the attachment system (13), then tighten the device by turning the
screw counterclockwise, so that it feeds into the large threaded hole (18)located beneath the
racing wheel, until the wheel is perfectly stable.
ALWAYS NEVER
WARNING: Never tighten the screw alone without the attachment system in place!
(This could damage the racing wheel.)

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ATTACHMENT /
REMOVAL
DIRECTION
To tighten:
Turn the screw
counterclockwise
To release:
Turn the screw
clockwise

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Attaching the racing wheel to a racing cockpit (not included)
1. Place the base of the racing wheel on the cockpit’s shelf.
2. Screw two M6 screws (not included) into the cockpit’s shelf and into the two threaded holes on the
underside of the racing wheel (19).
Important
The length of the two M6 screws must not exceed the thickness of the shelf by more than 0.47
inches/12 mm; longer screws could cause damage to internal components located in the racing
wheel’s base.
3. If necessary, you can also screw the standard attachment system (13, 14) into the large threaded
hole (18).
The T248 racing wheel’s setup diagrams for cockpits and other supports are available at
https://support.thrustmaster.com:click Racing Wheels / T248, and then Template - Cockpit
Setup.