Thrustmaster TSS HANDBRAKE User manual

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PC
Xbox One®/ Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5
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
3. WARNING.........................................................8
4. INSTALLING THE DETACHABLE LEVER ..11
5. INSTALLATION ON PC.................................12
Control Panel ..............................................13
Compatibility...............................................14
6. INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION®4 /
PLAYSTATION®5 AND XBOX ONE®/ XBOX
SERIES X|S ............................................................17
7. CONNECTION SUMMARY ACCORDING TO
THE PLATFORM USED.........................................20
8. CONFIGURING THE HANDBRAKE MODE.21
9. CONFIGURING THE SEQUENTIAL SHIFTER
MODE......................................................................23
10. INSTALLATION ON A SUPPORT ................25
11. ADVANCED CALIBRATION SOFTWARE...28
12. ECOSYSTEM..................................................29
13. FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............30

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Master your drifting technique with your 2-in-1 TSS
Handbrake that lets you change from the shifter (+/-)
position to the progressive handbrake position, and
vice versa.
This manual will help you install and use your TSS
Handbrake under the best conditions. Before
getting started racing, carefully read the instructions
and the warnings: they will help you get the most
enjoyment out of your product.

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Updating the firmware
In order
for TSS Handbrake to function properly with
video games,
it is essential that the firmware be
updated.
To carry out the update, visit
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/tss-
handbrake.
Select Firmware
and follow the instructions, including
the downloading and installation procedure.

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1. Box contents

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2. Technical features
1. Detachable lever (not installed by default)
2. Lever attachment arms
3. HANDBRAKE / SEQUENTIAL SHIFTER selector
4. Mechanical switching system for switching between
the Handbrake and Sequential Shifter modes
5. DIN cable and female connector

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6. 13 mm wrench key
7. 3 mm Allen wrench
8. 6 mm Allen wrench
9. Two BTR M8 screws + two M8 nuts
10. Detachable male DIN / USB cable
11. Detachable mini-DIN / male DIN cable

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3. Warning
Before using this product, be sure to read through this
manual carefully. Retain this manual for future reference.
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.

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Injuries due to repetitive movements
Using a shifter or a
handbrake may cause 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 TSS Handbrake is pro
perly
mounted, as described in the instructions found in
this manual.

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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 of the TSS Handbrake.

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4. Installing the detachable lever
1. Slide the detachable lever between the attachment
arms. Adjust the lever at the desired height. The
lever’s total height (knob included) can be adjusted
between 21 cm and 30 cm.
2. Insert the two BTR M8 screws into the holes in the
lever and fit the two M8 nuts.
3. Tighten the screws and nuts using the wrench key
and the 6 mm Allen wrench.

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5. Installation on PC
1. Before connecting your TSS Handbrake, please visit:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/tss-
handbrake.
2. Download and install the drivers for PC.
3. Restart the PC.
4. Connect the TSS Handbrake to one of your PC’s
USB ports using the detachable male DIN / USB
cable.
*Not included

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Control Panel
1. To access the Control Panel, select Start / All
apps / Thrustmaster / Control Panel (in
Windows®10/11).
2. The Game Controllers dialog box is displayed.
The accessory appears onscreen with the name
TSS HANDBRAKE and OK status.
3. In the Game Controllers dialog box, click
Properties to test and view all functions.

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Compatibility
When the TSS Handbrake is connected to a USB port
using the detachable male DIN / USB cable, the TSS
Handbrake is compatible:
−with Handbrake mode [Progressive] and Sequential
Shifter mode [+/-];
−in all games supporting multi-USB, separate
handbrakes and shifters;
−with all racing wheels on the market.
When the TSS Handbrake is connected to the back of a
compatible Thrustmaster racing wheel base using the
detachable mini-DIN / male DIN cable, the TSS
Handbrake is compatible:
−with Sequential Shifter mode [+/-] only;
−in all games (as the TSS Handbrake is combined with
the racing wheel’s UP and DOWN paddle shifters);
−with compatible Thrustmaster racing wheel bases only
(TS-PC Racer, T-GT, T-GT II, T300, TS-XW and TX).

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In order to
ensure optimal performance of the TSS
Handbrake on PC, you must update the firmware of
your racing wheel base (TS-PC Racer, T-GT, T-GT II
,
T300, TS-XW or TX) with the latest version available at
https://support.thrustmaster.com/.

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General notes
−
Remember to always completely close the Game
Controllers window by clicking on OK before starting
your game.
−The TSS Handbrake’s firmware version is
displayed
in the upper right section of the Control Panel tabs.
−
If you choose to use a USB connection, we
recommend connecting your racing wheel and the
TSS Handbrake directly to the USB
2.0 (not
USB 3.0) ports on your PC, without using a hub.
−
Some games let you use two TSS Handbrake
devices simultaneously:
o
one TSS Handbrake configured in Handbrake
mode;
oone TSS Handbrake in Sequential Shifter mode.

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6. Installation on PlayStation®4 /
PlayStation®5 and Xbox One®/
Xbox Series X|S
The TSS Handbrake is compatible on PlayStation®4 /
PlayStation®5 and Xbox One®/ Xbox Series X|S with the
following racing wheel bases:
−Thrustmaster T-GT, T-GT II and T300 on
PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5;
−Thrustmaster TS-XW and TX on Xbox One®/ Xbox
Series X|S.
In order to
ensure optimal performance of the TSS
Handbrake on PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®
5 and Xbox
One®/ Xbox Series
X|S, you must update the firmware
of your racing wheel base (T-GT, T-GT II, T300, TS-
XW
or TX) with the latest version available at
https://support.thrustmaster.com/

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1. Connect the TSS Handbrake directly to the female
mini-DIN port located at the back of your racing
wheel’s base using the detachable mini-DIN / male
DIN cable.
2. Connect your racing wheel to the console.
*Not included

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General notes
−Never use and connect the detachable male DIN
/
USB cable on PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®
5 and
Xbox One®/ Xbox Series
X|S. The TSS Handbrake
must always be connected to a compatible
Thrustmaster racing wheel base, and not to the
console.
−
When the TSS Handbrake is connected to a
compatible Thrustmaster racing wheel base:
oSequential Shifter mode [+/-] works in all games,
as it is combined with the racing wheel’s UP and
DOWN paddle shifters.
o
Handbrake mode [Progressive] works in games
that support the handbrake function*.
* List of PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5 and Xbox One®/
Xbox Series X|S games compatible with the TSS
Handbrake available at:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/tss-
handbrake.