Thrustmaster MFD Cougar User manual

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PC compatible

User Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. 28 backlit programmable buttons

2. 2 programmable identification LEDs

3. 2 adjustable attachment rods

4. Removable base

5. 4 bore covers

6. 2 attachment thumbscrews

7. USB connector

8. 2 removable rod attachment screws

9. Rod attachment system

10. Removable rod

11. 2 Plexiglas windows

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MFD COUGAR

The THRUSTMASTER MFD COUGAR is the exact replica of the MFDs equipping U.S. Air

Force F-16 fighters.

Each MFD COUGAR features 20 buttons and 4 switches, i.e. 28 buttons per MFD in total!

The MFD's features enable you to allocate advanced keyboard or mouse controls to

the device and to emulate various flight instruments, for enhanced gaming realism.

THRUSTMASTER is the creator of the HOTAS COUGAR and T.16000M simulation

joysticks.

INTERNAL MEMORY

Each MFD COUGAR features an internal memory.

All personal settings (MFD identifier and number, backlighting intensity, identification LED

status) will automatically be saved in the device's memory.

This way, all settings and preferences are retained if you choose to connect your

MFD COUGAR to another computer.

BACKLIGHTING

The backlighting intensity can be software-adjusted, via the Thrustmaster Control Panel, or

hardware-adjusted, directly from within the game.

2 IDENTIFICATION LEDS

Each MFD features 2 identification LEDs, enabling you to tell the devices apart.

SIMULTANEOUSLY COMPATIBLE WITH UP TO 8 MFD COUGARS

The Thrustmaster Control Panel's advanced options enable you to adjust and control up to 8

MFDs simultaneously. Each MFD is therefore fully personalised and identifiable.

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENT

The MFD COUGAR's base and window are mobile (for optimum comfort and visibility) and

removable (enabling users to attach them to a cockpit or a computer display).

ACCESSORIES AND GAMES COMPATIBILITY

The MFD COUGAR is compatible with all currently available controllers, joysticks and yokes,

as well as all PC simulation games (both military and civil) supporting multi-

USB connectivity.

FLIGHT SIMULATOR X / FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 PLUG-INS

The included plug-ins enable you to instantly configure both MFD COUGARs for these

games.

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ADJUSTING THE MFD'S ANGLE ON THE BASE

When the MFD is attached to the base (4), its angle can be adjusted to 72, 54 or

39 degrees.

The attachment device (3) is comprised of 2 rods that can be set at

angle

or removed:

- One long rod (featuring the indications 72DEGREE and 54DEGREE)

- One short rod (featuring the indication 39DEGREE)

ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 72 DEGREES

-Place the attachment rods (3), with the 72DEGREE indication facing down (if required,

slightly loosen the centre screw to facilitate angle adjustment).

-Insert the upper end of the rods in the attachment system (9) located at the back of the

MFD, on the device's upper side.

-Attach the lower end of the rods to the back of the base, then tighten the 2 attachment

thumbscrews (6).

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ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 54 DEGREES

-Place the 2 attachment rods, with the 54DEGREE indication facing down (if required,

slightly loosen the centre screw to facilitate angle adjustment).

-Insert the upper end of the rods in the attachment system (9) located at the back of the

MFD, on the device's upper side.

-Attach the lower end of the rods to the back of the base, then tighten the 2 attachment

thumbscrews (6).

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ADJUSTING THE ANGLE TO 39 DEGREES

-Loosen the centre screw, then remove all the rods.

-Place the short attachment rods, with the 39DEGREE indication facing down.

-Insert the upper end of the rods in the attachment system (9) located at the back of the

MFD, on the device's upper side.

-Attach the lower end of the rods to the back of the base, then tighten the 2 attachment

thumbscrews (6).

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ATTACHING THE MFD TO A COCKPIT OR A SCREEN

1) Detach the attachment rods and remove the MFD from the base by fully unscrewing

the 2 attachment thumbscrews (6).

2) Detach the removable rod (10) located at the back of the MFD, on the device's upper

side, by fully unscrewing the 2

attachment

screws

(8) located to either side.

3) Remove the 4 bore covers (5) by pushing them out from the back, using a thin

screwdriver or a pin.

You can now attach the MFD using the 4 bores.

PERSONALISING THE MFD COUGARS

-Insert the 2 included Plexiglas windows (11) in the relevant slot located at the top of the

MFD COUGAR.

-Between the 2 Plexiglas windows, insert the relevant graphic or one of the cards supplied

with the pack.

NOTES:

-Flight Simulator X cards (available in English only) are included in this pack.

-You can also download and print cards for the Flight Simulator 2004 plug-in and other

cards from the following website:

http://ts.thrustmaster.com/

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PC INSTALLATION

System requirements:

PC (Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7) featuring 2 USB ports

The CD-ROM included with this product is designed for driver installation.

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard

automatically appears onscreen (if the installation program doesn't launch automatically,

access My Computer, then click twice on the CD-ROM drive icon; if necessary, double-

click the file Setup.exe).

2. Click on the DRIVERS button to launch the driver installation sequence.

3. Once the installation is finished, click Finish and restart your computer.

4. Once your computer restarts, connect the MFD COUGAR's USB connectors (7) to your

PC's USB ports. Windows® automatically detects

the

new

devices.

5. Driver installation occurs automatically.

Follow the instructions displayed onscreen to

finalise

the

installation.

6. Select Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR to

access

the

Thrustmaster

Control Panel and Flight Simulator 2004 /

Flight

Simulator X

plug

ins.

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THRUSTMASTER CONTROL PANEL

- Select Start/Programs/Thrustmaster MFD COUGAR/Control Panel.

- The Game Controllers dialog displays the 2 MFD's default name (F16 MFD 1 and F16

MFD 2) with the status indication OK.

- Click on Properties to configure your MFD.

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