Saitek Pro Flight X52 Pro User Manual

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Maintaining your controller settings
Your Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System (FCS) is supplied ready for use. However, we want you to use it in the
way that suits you best. We've therefore included the facility for you to change various settings on your stick and
throttle units. You can, for example, vary the brightness of the LED buttons, check your stick is working correctly or
change the way the date is displayed on your Multi-Functional Display (MFD).
You change your controller settings in the Saitek X52 Pro Flight Stick properties window. There are two ways you
can open this window. Either:
Double-click on the Game Controllers icon in the Control Panel and then click Properties in the Game
Controllers window that is displayed. Or,
If the SST programming software has been installed, right-click on the Saitek X52 Pro Flight Stick profiler
icon in your task bar and select Control Panel from the popup list of options displayed.
The Saitek X52 Pro Flight Stick properties window consists of five separate tabs. You can view and change
various controller settings in each tab. The settings you can change are described in the following sections.
Testing your controller
You can make sure that the various features of your controller are working correctly. You do this in the Test tab of
the Saitek X52 Pro Flight Stick properties window.
To test your controllers, follow the steps below:
Click the Test tab.
The controller features that you can test are displayed right.
1.
Test each feature as required.2.

Saitek Pro Flight X52 Pro Specifications

General

Device Type	Joystick
Connectivity	USB
Throttle	Yes
Compatibility	PC
Display	Yes
Grip Adjustment	Yes
Adjustable resistance	Yes
Rotary controls	Yes
Mouse controller	Yes
LCD display	Yes
LED backlighting	Yes

Summary

Maintaining Controller Settings

Testing Controller Functionality

Guide on how to test the controller's functionality using the Saitek X52 Pro Flight Stick properties window.

Testing Axes and Controls

Explanation and procedure for testing the X/Y axes, twist, throttle, and rotary controls.

Testing Buttons and Switches

How to verify button presses, toggle switches, and mode selections on the flight stick.

Testing POV and Ministick

Procedure to test POV controls, Throttle Hat, and ministick movement.

Managing Controller Deadzones

Creating deadzones to reduce interference from unintended controller movements.

Adjusting LED Brightness

Controlling LED Illumination

Guide to adjusting the brightness of LEDs on the throttle and flight stick units.

Configuring the Multi-Functional Display (MFD)

Adjusting MFD Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the Multi-Functional Display.

Managing MFD Clock Settings

Configuring time zones and display formats for the Multi-Functional Display.

Managing MFD Date Settings

Customizing the date display format on the Multi-Functional Display.

Advanced Controller Operations

Changing Clutch Button Behavior

Adjusting the clutch button's behavior for deactivating/re-activating game buttons.

Using MFD Features

Detailed guide on MFD functionality: modes, profiles, time, date, and stopwatch.

Managing Controller Profiles

Instructions for changing controller profiles on the fly via the MFD.

Using the Rudder Lock

Instructions for engaging and disengaging the rudder lock on the flight stick.

Adjusting Flight Stick Handle

Steps to adjust the flight stick's handle height for better comfort.