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

Input AC frequency

50 - 60

Output voltage

18.5

V DC

Output current

2.6

Output power

47.9

Average active efficiency

87.8

Efficiency at low load (10%)

87.8

No-load power consumption

0.10

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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.

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