THRUSTMASTER T248 (PC/PS4/PS5) User guide

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®

For PlayStation

5 consoles and PlayStation®4 consoles

User Manual

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

1 T248 base

9 MODE button

10 PS button

2 Wheel rim
3 T-RDD (Thrustmaster Race Dash Display)

screen

4 Encoder selector switch and encoder push

function

5 + and - encoder selector switch
6 2 magnetic paddle shifters (Up and Down)
7 Directional buttons
8 SHARE button on PS4™ consoles

CREATE button on PS5™ consoles

11 DISPLAY button
12 OPTIONS button on PS4™ consoles and

PS5™ consoles

13 Attachment system
14 Metal fastening screw
15 Power cable (EU/US or UK…)
16 Power adapter
17 USB-C (17a) – USB-A (17b) cable

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connector for Thrustmaster

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

shifter, handbrake or hub (sold separately)

24 RJ12 connector for pedal set

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WARNING

Information published

Value

Unit

Manufacturer’s name or trademark, commercial

GUILLEMOT CORPORATION S.A.

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

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 immedi ately, unplug the power supply cable from the electrical outlet and discon nect 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

registration number and address

414 196 758 Rennes
Place du Granier
BP 97143
35571 Chantepie Cedex

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14 years of age or older

HEAVY PRODUCT

yourself or on anyone else!

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

Be careful not to drop the product on

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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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WARNING: Never tighten the screw alone without the attachment system in place!

(This could damage the racing wheel.)

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 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

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ATTACHMENT /

REMOVAL

To tighten:

Turn the screw

counterclockwise

To release:

Turn the screw

clockwise

DIRECTION

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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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INSTALLATION

AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF THE WHEEL

The wheel automatically self-calibrates when you plug the racing wheel into an electrical outlet and
connect the racing wheel’s USB connector to the PlayStation
During this phase, the racing wheel will rotate quickly towards the left and the right, covering a 900
degree angle, before stopping at the center.

Never touch the racing wheel during the self-calibration phase!

(This could result in improper calibration and/or personal injuries.)

WARNING:

5 console or PlayStation4 console.

AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF THE PEDAL SET

Never connect the pedal set to the racing wheel’s base (or disconnect it from the base) when it is
connected to the system or during gameplay (this could result in improper calibration).
Always connect the pedal set before connecting the racing wheel to the system.
Once the racing wheel’s calibration is complete and the game has been started, the pedals are
automatically calibrated after a few presses.

Never press the pedals during the racing wheel's

self-calibration phase or while a game is loading!

(This could result in improper calibration.)

WARNING:

If your racing wheel and/or pedal set do not function correctly, or if they seem to be
improperly calibrated:

Power off your console and completely disconnect the racing wheel. Then reconnect all cables
(including the power supply cable and the pedal set), and restart your console and your game.

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INSTALLATION ON PLAYSTATION®4 CONSOLES OR PLAYSTATION®5 CONSOLES

1. Plug the power cable and power adapter i nto an electrical outlet.

2. Connect the USB-A cable (17b) to a USB-A port on the PS4™ console or the PS5™ console. Once

the console is powered on, your racing wheel will self-calibrate automatically.

3. Press the PS button (10) on the racing wheel, and sign in to your PlayStation™Network account so

that your racing wheel will be functional.

You are now ready to play!

Please note:

- The list of games compatible with the PlayStation®4 console and the PlayStation®5 console and the

T248 racing wheel is available here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing Wheels /

T248 / Games Settings section). This list is updated regularly.

- The racing wheel is recognized in games as a Thrustmaster T-GT racing wheel or a Thrustmaster

Advanced Racer racing wheel.

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INSTALLATION ON PC*

* PC functionality not endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and Sony Interactive
Entertainment LLC.

1. Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to download the drivers and Force Feedback software for

PC. Click Racing Wheels / T248 / Drivers.

2. Plug the power cable and power adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Connect the USB-A cable (17b) to a USB-A port on your PC.

You are now ready to play!

Please note:

- In the Control Panel and in games, the racing wheel is recognized under the name Thrustmaster

Advanced Racer.

UPDATING THE RACING WHEEL’S FIRMWARE

Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com.
Click Racing Wheels / T248 / Firmware, and follow the instructions.

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MAPPING FOR PLAYSTATION®4 CONSOLES OR PLAYSTATION®5
CONSOLES

USING THE E1 / E2 / E3 / E4 ENCODERS

You can select the active encoder by pushing the encoder selector switch (4) up. The active
encoder is displayed on the screen: E1, E2, E3, E4 in succession, and then E1… and so on again.
When the encoder (E1, E2, E3 or E4) is selected, the associated functions are as follows:

- Push (P) by pushing the encoder selector switch (4) down.

- + by pushing the encoder selector switch on the right-hand side (5) up.

- - by pushing the encoder selector switch on the right-hand side (5) down.

The corresponding action is displayed on the screen.

Please note:

- The E1, E2, E3 and E4 encoders function in games compatible with Thrustmaster encoders (F1

2020, F1 2021, Gran Turismo Sport, Assetto Corsa® Competizione, and other upcoming games).

- The screen displaying telemetry information functions in games compatible with the Thrustmaster

SDK. The list of compatible games is available here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the

Racing Wheels / T248 / Games Settings section). This list is updated regularly.

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MAPPING FOR PC

USING THE E1 / E2 / E3 / E4 ENCODERS

You can select the active encoder by pushing the encoder selector switch (4) up. The active
encoder is displayed on the screen: E1, E2, E3, E4 in succession, and then E1… and so on again.
When the encoder (E1, E2, E3 or E4) is selected, the associated functions are as follows:

- Push (P) by pushing the encoder selector switch (4) down.

- + by pushing the encoder selector switch on the right-hand side (5) up.

- - by pushing the encoder selector switch on the right-hand side (5) down.

The corresponding action is displayed on the screen.

Please note:

- The E1, E2, E3 and E4 encoders function in most games.

- The screen displaying telemetry information functions in games compatible with the Thrustmaster SDK.

The list of compatible games is available here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing

Wheels / T248 / Games Settings section). This list is updated regularly.

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MODE BUTTON

DISPLAYING INFORMATION ON THE RACING WHEEL, AND CONFIGURING THE RACING WHEEL AND PEDAL
SET

Press the MODE button (9) to enter the MODE menu.
Only the first two segments are displayed when you are in this menu.

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Use the directional buttons (7) in this menu as follows:

FFB

DIAGRAM section)

ROT°

automatic)

TEMP

Racing wheel’s motor temperature displayed in

- N: No

screen.

Navigation Screen Information / Options

PS/PC

Select your
system: PS4™
console, PS5™

3 options

3 displays

console or PC

ABOUT

General
information

- Selection of PS4™ console (by default)

- Selection of PS5™ console

- Selection of PC
Note: To validate your system choice,
press the MODE button (9). Selection will
be saved when EXIT appears on screen.

- Firmware v ersion of racing wheel base

- Name of device connected to mini-DIN
connector (23)

- Type of pedal set connected to RJ12
connector (24)

8 levels

3 options

6 options

6 options

2 options

1 display

1 option

Select the Force
Feedback profile

(see FFB
PROFILE

FORCE

Select the overall
wheel’s force effect
level

Select the angle of
rotation

(only for games in
which the angle of
rotation is not

PEDAL

Select the pedal
set configuration

Motor temperature

RESET

Reset the racing
wheel to default
mode.

- FFB 1

- FFB 2 (by default)

- FFB 3

- 270°

- 360°

- 540°

- 720°

- 900°

- AUTO = Automatic (by default)

- FLOOR: floor position (by default)

- INV.: suspended position

(the accelerator and clutch pedals are

reversed)

real time

- Y: Yes

Select Y, then press the MODE button (9). The
racing wheel is reset when EXIT appears on

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FORCE

Allows to adjust in real time (= directly in race) all the racing wheel’s force effects, from 20 to 100%.

FFB (FFB 1 / FFB 2 / FFB 3) PROFILE DIAGRAM

FFB 1

The FFB 1 effect provides linear Force Feedback. The force that you feel is 100% proportional to the
force requested by the game.

FFB 2 and FFB 3

The FFB 2 and FFB 3 effects boost the Force Feedback in order to accentuate the force that you feel
in relation to the force requested by the game.

Please note:

- Validate your choices by pressing the MODE button (9): EXIT is displayed before returning to your
default screen.

- The directional buttons (7) are disabled in games and in the console’s interface when the MODE
button is enabled.

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DISPLAY BUTTON

CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY OF TELEMETRY SETTINGS

(in compatible games)

Please note:

- The list of games compatible with the T-RDD (Thrustmaster Race Dash Display) screen is available
here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing Wheels / T248 / Games Settings section). This
list is updated regularly.

- The DISPLAY button only works in these games.

Press the DISPLAY button (11) to enter the DISPLAY menu.
Only the last two segments are displayed when you are in this menu.

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- REV >>: left to right

segments

Use the directional buttons (7) in this menu as follows:

Navigation Screen Information / Options

No

Shifter

SPEED

- REV <<: right to left

- REV ><: outside toward
center

- REV <>: center toward
outside

- REV --: no display on the

5 levels

No

5 options for display

across the segments

Speed

RPM

RPM and choice of view
across the 9 segments

POS

- DRI: position in the race

2 options

Position

TIME

3 options

Please note:

- Validate your choices by pressing the DISPLAY button (11).

- The directional buttons (7) are disabled in games and in the console’s interface when the DISPLAY
button is enabled.

Time

- LAP: number of laps

- PBL: best personal lap
time

- C L: current lap time

- L L: last lap time

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VARIOUS TIPS AND FAQs

Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com. Click Racing Wheels / T248, and then Manual or FAQ.

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T3PM PEDAL SET

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

1 Pedal set

5 Upper retaining head with washer

6 Elastomer cushioning ring (white – Shore 70)

2 Additional hard spring (black)
3 2.5 mm Allen key
4 Spring retaining rod

7 Upper plastic spacer (red)
8 Soft spring (silver – installed by default)
9 Lower plastic spacer (red)

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NEVER

NEVER

NEVER

WARNING

Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and save it for later reference.

For safety reasons, never use the pedal set with bare feet

THRUSTMASTER® DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF

* 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.

INJURY RESULTING FROM USE OF THE PEDAL SET WITHOUT SHOES.

Warning – Pedal set pinch hazard when playing

or while wearing only socks on your feet.

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AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF THE PEDAL SET

- Never connect the pedal set to the racing wheel’s base (or disconnect it from the base) when it is
connected to the PS4™ console or PS5™ console, or during gameplay (this could result in
improper calibration).
Always connect the pedal set before connecting the racing wheel to the console.

- Once the racing wheel’s calibration is complete and the game has been started, the pedals are
automatically calibrated after a few presses.

- Never press the pedals during the racing wheel's self-calibration phase or while a game is loading!
This could result in improper calibration.

If your racing wheel and/or pedal set do not function correctly, or if they seem to be
improperly calibrated:

Power off your console and completely disconnect the racing wheel. Then reconnect all cables
(including the power supply cable and the pedal set), and restart your console and your game.

IMPORTANT

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ATTACHING THE PEDAL SET TO A SUPPORT OR COCKPIT

The pedal set can be attached to a variety of different compatible supports (sold separately) using
the five M6-type threaded holes located underneath the base. To do so, screw at least two M6
screws (not included) through the support shelf, and into the threaded holes on the underside of the
pedal set’s base.

Important: the length of the M6 screws must not exceed the thickness of your support by

more than 0.47 inches/12 mm, so as not to risk damaging the pedal set’s internal

The pedal set’s setup diagrams for cockpits and other supports are available at
https://support.thrustmaster.com: click Racing Wheels / T3PM, and then Template - Cockpit
setup.

components.

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ADJUSTING THE PEDAL SET

Low position

High position (default)

Each of the three pedals includes:

- A pedal arm (10) with two perforations.

- A plastic head support (11) (placed between the head and the arm) with four perforations.

- A metal head (12) with multiple perforations (nine for the accelerator – six for the brake – six for
the clutch).

ATTENTION: To avoid any calibration problems, be sure to always disconnect your wheel’s

USB cable from the console or PC before making any adjustments to your pedal set.

Adjusting the HEIGHT of the gas pedal

- Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (3), unscrew the two screws holding the metal head (12) and
its support ( 11) in place.

- Select your preferred height position, then replace and re-tighten the screws so that the metal
head (12) and its support (11) are held firmly in place.

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(default)

Adjusting the SPACING of the three pedals

- Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (3), unscrew the two screws holding the metal head (12) and
its support (11) in place.

- Select your preferred position (to the left, centered, or to the right), then replace and re-tighten the
screws so that the metal head (12) and its support (11) are held firmly in place.

Examples illustrating the brake pedal:

Left position Centered position

Number of possible spacing positions per pedal:

- Three for gas pedal

- Three for brake pedal

- Three for clutch pedal

Right position

Adjusting the INCLINATION of the pedals

- Using the included 2.5 mm Allen key (3), unscrew the two screws holding the metal head (12) and
its support ( 11) in place.

- Turn the plastic head support (11) 180°, then replace and re-tighten the screws so that the metal
head (12) and its support (11) are held firmly in place.

Examples illustrating the gas pedal:

Less inclined position (default) More inclined position

Number of possible inclination positions per pedal:

- Two for gas pedal

- Two for brake pedal

- Two for clutch pedal

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INCLUDED SET OF BRAKE SPRINGS

Medium

(by default)

Pedal set

support

Soft silver spring (8)

x

x

White elastomer cushioning

ring (6)

x x

Hard black spring (2)

x x

4 possible configurations and settings for the brake pressure force

This mod lets you experience a different feel and resistance when braking.
You can choose to install it or not, according to your preferences.

Brake resistance Soft

Hard Very hard

Recommended use Desk Desk

1. Pull hard on the lower plastic spacer (9) to compress the spring and remove the spring retaining

rod (4) from its location.

Method 1:

Method 2:

Cockpit

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2. Reposition the different elements on the spring retaining rod (4).

Start with the lower plastic spacer (9), your choice of spring (2) or (8), and then the upper plastic

spacer (7).

3. After your selected configuration, install the elastomer cushioning ring (6).

4. Adjust the upper retaining head with washer (5) and position it in its location.

5. Strongly compress the spring in order to place the spring retaining rod (4) in its location

A video showing how to change the spring is available at https://support.thrustmaster.com: click
Racing Wheels / T3PM.