Thrustmaster T300 RS User manual

ENGLISH

FOR PLAYSTATION®3 –PLAYSTATION®4
User Manual
WARNING:
To ensure that your T300 RS racing wheel functions correctly
with games for PlayStation®3 or PlayStation®4,
you may be required to install the games’ automatic updates
(available when your console is connected to the Internet).
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
T300 RS base
PS wheel
2 sequential paddle shifters (Up & Down)
Directional buttons
PS4™ or PS3™ USB sliding switch
MODE button + red/green indicator light
Thrustmaster Quick Release
L3/R3 buttons
Power supply connector (type A or B)
(varies from one country to another)
SELECT/START buttons on PS3™ and
SHARE/OPTIONS on PS4™
PS button
Large threaded hole (for attachment
system and fastening screw)
Attachment system
Metal fastening screw
Racing wheel USB cable and connector
Shifter (gearbox) connector
(sold separately)
Pedal set connector
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PLUGGING THE RACING WHEEL INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET:
PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
Your racing wheel’s power supply varies according to the country where you purchased your
device. The power supply can be:
Internal, with:
a power supply unit located directly inside the racing wheel’s base, with a type A
connector.
a 220-240 V power supply cable.
= compatible only with 220-240 V electrical power.
Never connect the 220-240 V cable to
a 100-130 V electrical outlet!!!
Never connect this cable to a power adapter!!!
Internal, with:
a power supply unit located directly inside the racing wheel’s base, with a type A
connector.
a 100-125 V power supply cable.
= compatible only with 100-125 V electrical power.
Never connect the 100-125 V cable to
a 220-240 V electrical outlet!!!
Never connect this cable to a power adapter!!!
IMPORTANT: if you do not know which voltage is supplied in the area in which you are
using your racing wheel, please ask your local electricity supplier.
External, with:
an external power supply unit, with a type B connector.
a power supply cable.
= compatible with all electrical voltages, from 110-240 V.
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WARNINGS
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.
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.
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Warning –Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated movements (continued)
If the symptoms or pain indicated above 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 letting it go
completely.
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.
HEAVY PRODUCT
Product to be handled only by users
16 years of age or older
Be careful not to drop the product
on yourself or on anyone else!
ALWAYS NEVER NEVER
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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 pedals’ rear base.
During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the pedals’ 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.
UPDATING YOUR RACING WHEEL’S FIRMWARE
The firmware included in your racing wheel’s base can be updated to a more recent version featuring
product enhancements.
To display the firmware version that your racing wheel is currently using and update it if required: on
PC, visit http://support.thrustmaster.com. Click Racing Wheels / T300 RS, then select Firmware
and follow the instructions describing the download and installation procedure.
Important note:
On PC, the USB sliding switch (5) on the racing wheel’s base must always be set to the PS3™
position.
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INSTALLING THE RACING WHEEL ON ITS BASE
Align the connector positions using the arrows:
Base (1) connector: Arrow pointing upwards
Racing wheel (2) connector: Arrow pointing upwards
Once the connectors are correctly positioned, simply rotate the Thrustmaster Quick Release (12) device’s
ring counterclockwise, while holding the racing wheel (2) in position.
Then, tighten the ring as much as you can: to do so, hold the ring in position and rotate the racing wheel
clockwise.
Once you have installed the racing wheel, rotate it 180° (when facing the wheel, the PlayStation® logo
should be upside down) to access the small attachment screw located on the ring of the Thrustmaster
Quick Release (12) device. Use a large Phillips screwdriver to tighten the small attachment screw (do not
use excessive force), turning it clockwise.
Do not use excessive force when tightening the small attachment screw
(using a Phillips screwdriver)!
Stop turning the screw as soon as you feel some resistance.
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS’ HEIGHT AND SPACING
Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included), remove the 2 attachment screws holding the pedal heads to
the pedal arms.
Next, adjust the pedal heads’ height and spacing to suit your preferred driving style:
6 different positions are available for the gas pedal.
6 different positions are available for the brake pedal.
Once you are happy with the height and spacing, replace and re-tighten the 2 attachment screws
holding the pedal heads to the pedal arms.
ATTACHING THE RACING WHEEL
Attaching the racing wheel to a table or a desktop
Place the racing wheel on a table or any other horizontal, flat and stable surface.
Insert the fastening screw (11) in the attachment system (10), then tighten the device by turning
the screw counterclockwise, so that it feeds into the large threaded hole (9) 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 /
DIRECTION
REMOVAL
To tighten:
Turn the screw
counterclockwise
To release:
Turn the screw
clockwise
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