PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 1 Saitek TM Pro Flight Yoke System User Guide PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 2 SAITEK PRO FLIGHT YOKE SYSTEM Congratulations on buying the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System. The Pro Flight Yoke features realistic controls configurable for all the major flight simulation software to make your flying experiences more realistic. 8-way point of view hat switch 2-way rocker switch Single function button (back of left handle) 2-way rocker switch (point to both switches) Single function button 3 position Mode switch (back of right handle) Detachable lever knobs to configure any combination of throttle, flaps, mixture or prop pitch. Smooth travel levers with 0 button detent Three 2-way rocker switches Installing the flight yoke and throttle quadrant First, fix the Flight Yoke to your table or desk by inserting the prongs of the mounting clamp into the holes on the Yoke base and then tightening the screw mechanism until the yoke is firmly attached (be careful not to overtighten the screw as you may damage the clamp). Next, screw the mounting plate to the Throttle Quadrant using the four screws provided. You can screw the plate to one of two sides of the quadrant depending on how you want to mount the Quadrant - either in front and below your table or on top of it. Please note that whichever way you choose to mount 3 Chronograph: Accurate time and stopwatch function to time each leg of your flight. Display also indicates which programming mode is selected. 2 PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 4 the quadrant, ensure that as you look at the unit the rocker switches are at the bottom. Now tighten the throttle unit clamp's screw mechanism until it is firmly attached to your table. You can also position the throttle quadrant on the left or right side of the flight yoke. Now, connect the Throttle Quadrant to back of the flight yoke with the PS/2-style connector provided. Use the integrated USB Hub on the side of the Pro Flight Yoke to easily connect other parts of the Saitek Pro Flight range of products, such as additional Pro Flight Throttle Quadrants, Pro Flight Rudder Pedals or other peripherals. 9. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 10.Click on Finish to complete the installation. B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users Follow points 1 - 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Software Setup screen, select Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to install such features as the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what XP calls the Programming elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installation until the Registration screen appears. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the onscreen instructions, or do not select this option and register later. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. Software installation for users of Windows® XP, XP64 and Vista A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 1. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5. At the Driver Setup screen, if you haven't already done so, plug the USB cable into one of your computer's USB ports and click on Next. 6. At the Driver Setup screen, click Next to test your controller. 7. When the Saitek Controller screen appears, try out all your controller's buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 8. At the Software Setup screen, select Do not install the SST Programming Software and click Next. The Programming Software can be installed at a later date by following instruction (B). below 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Driver updates From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for this product. You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website (www.saitek.com) and clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software. 5 PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 6 Configuring your Saitek Pro Flight Yoke and Throttle Quadrant for Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 and FS X The Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System's buttons, controls and axes correspond to commonly used functions in Microsoft FS 9 and FS X according to the tables below. As with any software, if you wish to change the function of a button or control, you will need to change the settings of the game software. Function Overview Button 2 Button 1 POV T1 = Button 3 T2 = Button 4 Mode Selector T3 = Button 5 T4 = Button 6 T5 = Button 7 T6 = Button 8 Flight Yoke controls and corresponding functions in Microsoft Flight Simulator Function Yoke axis Main Buttons X axis Y axis Button 1 T1 (button 3) T2 (button 4) T3 (button 5) T4 (button 6) T5 (button 7) T6 (button 8) Button 2 POV Mode switch Function Start/Stop Reset Default function in FS 9 and FS X Ailerons Elevator Brakes (apply/release) Elevator trim down Elevator trim up Flaps retract incrementally Flaps extend incrementally Knee board display/hide Landing gear up/down Views (cycle) Panoramic viewing Switches Mode when using Saitek Smart Technology (SST) programming software Clock / stopwatch swap Start/stop stopwatch Reset stopwatch Other Controls Clock Buttons Chronometer display Function Stopwatch/Clock Stopwatch Start/Stop Stopwatch Reset 6 7 PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 8 Function Overview Quadrant controls and corresponding functions in Microsoft Flight Simulator Function Quadrant Axis Z axis Rx axis Ry axis Z button Rx button Ry button T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 (button (button (button (button (button (button 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) Default function in FS 9 and FS X Throttle Flaps Spoiler Assignable in game Assignable in game Assignable in game Assignable Assignable Assignable Assignable Assignable Assignable in in in in in in game game game game game game Rx Axis Z Axis Ry Axis Axis buttons Toggle switches Rx Button Z Button Ry Button How to assign Pro Flight Yoke controls to Flight Simulator functions If you wish to change the controls or set up the additional buttons that have not been assigned by Flight Simulator automatically, then you must use the Assignments (Flight Simulator 2004) or Controls (Flight Simulator X) screen within the game. This is accessed from the Settings menu within the game. When you access the Assignments/Controls screen in Flight Simulator, ensure that the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke is selected in the option labelled Joystick Type. If you wish to reassign any of the buttons on your controller, you must first select the Buttons/Keys tab at the top of the window. If you wish to reassign any of the axes on your controller, (the yoke itself or the levers on the throttle quadrant) you must select Joystick Axes (Flight Simulator 2004) or Control Axes (Flight Simulator X) at the top of the window. Once you have done this, simply find the command that you want to assign to your controller from the list of commands, click it and then click the Change Assignment 9 T1 = Button 15 T2 = Button 16 T5 = Button 19 T6 = Button 20 T3 = Button 17 T4 = Button 18 8 PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 10 button. A window will appear asking you to move the part of your controller that you want to assign to that command - press/move the button/axis that you want to assign to that command and then click OK. Tip: You may find that when you assign the levers on the quadrant to a command, that they don't appear to work when you test them in the game. If this happens then you must look in the Sensitivities screen (Flight Simulator 2004) or the Calibration tab of the Controls screen (Flight Simulator X) of the game, select the axis command in the list there and ensure that the Sensitivity isn't set too low (set the horizontal sensitivity slider control to around 70%). What is a Profile? A Profile is a custom setup for improved gameplay - consisting of a set of commands that are pre-assigned to the buttons or axes of your controller. Pre-written Profiles are available on the Product Companion Disk that accompanies this device or on the Saitek Website - www.saitek.com. (Please check the website for new or improved Profiles, which are added regularly). How do I program my controller? After getting to know your controller, you can start creating your own personal Profiles with the Saitek Smart Technology programming software (SST). This software has virtually unlimited programming capabilities and allows you to customize the controller to your exact gaming needs. The Profile Editor allows you to program the buttons on your controller to perform different actions within your games - this is especially useful if the game you are using does not have its own screen that allows reconfiguring of your buttons. Getting Started 1. Double-click on the Saitek Smart Technology icon the install left on your desktop. 2. In the Profile Editor, choose the control to which you wish to assign a keyboard command. You do this by left-clicking on the control's cell in the control list on the right of the screen. 3. With the cursor flashing, type in the key commands and then click on the green tick mark when complete. 4. Repeat this procedure for all the buttons you would like to program and then click File, Save at the top of the Profile Editor window. 5. Give the profile a name (it is recommended you name it after the game for which the profile is intended) and then click Save. 6. To enable the profile either click the blue Profile Now icon at the top of the Profile Editor or right-click on the controller icon in your taskbar and select the name of the profile from the pop-up list of options. 11 Programming your Saitek Pro Flight Yoke and Throttle Quadrant with Saitek Smart Technology software Introducing Saitek Smart Technology programming software Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software (SST) is the software Saitek supplies to configure your Saitek controller for enhanced functionality. SST delivers a powerful set of features, allowing you to program your device with the ultimate configuration for total interaction. Despite a level of sophistication previously unseen in the market, and because of the Saitek Smart Technology inside, the software remains simple and intuitive to use. For a complete guide on how to program your Saitek controller, visit the Saitek website at www.saitek.com or look at the help tab on your programming software menu. Features of Smart Technology programming software: · Quick and easy setup in any game · Personalize the controller settings for your favorite games · Configure your controller with an on-screen 3D model and interface · Multiple setup option for each controller - ideal if a controller is used by several people and you need more than one profile per device · Program special moves with sophisticated timing features · Special game setups available as 'Profiles' from the Saitek website and on the Smart Technology CD · Download the latest version of Saitek Smart Technology software from the Saitek website 10 PZ45_Pro Flight yoke_QSG2.qxd 05/09/2007 09:55 Page 12 7. You will notice that when a profile is loaded that the controller icon in your taskbar has a green square behind it, indicating that a profile is currently loaded. If you wish to unload a profile simply right-click on the controller icon and click Clear Profile from the pop-up list of options. If you require more detailed assistance with using the SST Programming Software, click on Help at the top of the Profile Editor and then Manual. Technical Support Nearly all the products that are returned to us as faulty are not faulty at all - they have just not been installed properly. If you experience any difficulty with this product, please first visit our website www.saitek.com. The technical support area will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of y ...