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GB CT
MEMORY CARD slots
“ ” product family logo
1 (standby)/RESET button 1
Instruction Manual
and 1 indicator
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Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system.
Before using this product, carefully read this
IR receiver
manual and retain it for future reference.
A (open) button and A
A indicator A
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Disc tray
Controller ports
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USB connectors
L2 button, R2 button,
L1 button, R1 button
Directional buttons
f button, a button, f a
✕ button, s
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2 WARNING Precautions Safety Do not touch the connectors on the console This product has been designed with the highest concern Do not touch the metal parts of, or insert foreign objects To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not for safety. However, any electrical device, if used into, the connectors on the console. expose the unit to rain or moisture. improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical Do not expose the console to cigarette shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident
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Getting started 3 Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2 console Irregularly shaped discs Never disassemble the console GB PlayStation®2 format PlayStation®2 format PlayStation® format • Use your PlayStation 2 console according to the ® Do not use irregularly shaped CDs or DVDs instructions in this manual. No authorization for the DVD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as analysis or modification of the PlayStation 2 console, ® they may cause the console to mal
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4 Table of contents Checking the package contents WARNING 2 Check that you have the following items: • PlayStation®2 console • AV cable (integrated audio/video) Precautions 2 Getting started Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2 console 3 Checking the package contents 4 Part names 5 • Analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) Positioning the console • AC power cord with the 3-pin converting 5 adaptor attached Connection Connecting your console to a TV set 6 Connecting digital audio equipment 7 C
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Getting started 5 Part names Positioning the console PlayStation®2 console You can position the console either horizontally The ” ” product family logo on the disc GB or vertically. tray Front MEMORY CARD slots When positioning the console vertically, use the The “ ” product family logo on the disc tray SCPH-10040 G vertical stand (for PlayStation 2) can be rotated to match the horizontal or ® “ ” product family logo (sold separately). If a vertical stand (for vertical positioning of the console
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6 Connecting your console to a TV set You can connect the PlayStation®2 console to most TVs or VCRs using the supplied AV cable Connecting to a VCR (integrated audio/video) as described below. The console can also be connected to other types of TVs using specialized cables and adaptors, which are sold separately. For details, see the following Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the VCR sections: using the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/ •Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector
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Connection 7 Connecting digital audio equipment This section explains how to connect the Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT GB Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors PlayStation®2 console to audio equipment with (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital If your monitor or projector has component digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital cable (sold separately). video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), optical (AC-3) output). Using digital receivers PlayStation 2 ®
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8 Connecting other digital equipment Using the main menu When you turn on the console for the first time 1 Select the icon of the memory Connecting a device using the you will be prompted to adjust basic language card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Universal Serial Bus (USB) and time settings. These settings can be memory card where the data you changed later through the System interface Configuration menu. For details, see “Using the want to check/copy/delete is The two USB connectors on the fro
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Connection 9 Select optional settings for the clock •Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr : Select this when you connect x Auto-diagnosis 2 Select the item you want using GB Select “Clock Adjustment” using the the console to the component video input The PlayStation®2 console automatically adjusts the directional buttons and press directional buttons and press the ¢ button. You connectors. its internal settings for best possible disc the ✕ button. can set the following optional items. •RGB : Select this when you conne
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10 Playing a game 4 A disc that cannot be played with the Starting a game Screens that appear at start-up PlayStation®2 console is inserted. When turning on the console without first 1 Turn on the console using the 4 Press the A (open) button. inserting a disc Screen 1 is displayed. main power switch on the The disc tray opens. •When you insert a PlayStation®2 or console rear. 5 Place a disc on the disc tray with PlayStation® format disc after screen 1 has The 1 (standby) indicator on the appear
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Games / Audio CDs 11 •You can switch between digital and analog GB Changing from one game to Using the analog controller Vibration function modes. When in analog mode, you can enjoy another (DUALSHOCK®2) the analog operation of the left analog stick The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) and right analog stick. features a vibration function when the function There is no need to turn off the console when •The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) can is supported by the software title. The vibration PlayS
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12 Using memory cards Playing an audio CD You can save and load game or other data using Inserting the memory card (8MB) Playing an audio CD Operating the CD player the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or memory card (each sold separately). (for PlayStation®2) or memory The CD player can be operated using the 1 Press the A (open) button. Control Panel or directly with the buttons on card The disc tray opens. the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2). You Insert the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStat
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Games / Audio CDs 13 Notes on playing an audio CD with a DTS To play desired or random tracks repeatedly To play the tracks in random GB Playing in various modes audio track Follow steps 1 to 3, then follow the instructions order • If you play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, an You can change between various play modes. on playing the desired tracks in a specified or extremely loud noise will be emitted from the analog The default setting for “Play Mode” is random order. For details, see “To
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14 Playing a DVD video •You can also operate the DVD player using Ending DVD video playback Operating the DVD player the DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2), When you have finished viewing a DVD, There are three ways to operate the DVD which is sold separately. Playing a DVD video follow the steps below to save DVD player player: Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) settings, return to the Browser screen or put the •You can operate the DVD player directly The function of each button on t
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DVD videos 15 GB Using the Control Panel Control Panel item list You can select various playback modes and adjust DVD player settings using the on-screen qf Search (page 20) Control Panel. Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid Navigate the Control Panel using the analog in looking for a particular scene. controller (DUALSHOCK®2) as described qg Search (page 20) below. Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene. qh Slow (page 20) Changes to reverse playbac
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16 Playing a DVD video (continued) You can use the Control Panel to set various To check playback settings To clear Resume Play 6 Press the START button. playback modes. When playing a disc use the directional buttons If you resume playback after stopping, the Program Play begins. to select the (Time Display) icon, and press DVD player enters Resume Play mode. Many the X button. Icons for currently set playback advanced settings for the DVD player are not Program Play settings are saved and rem
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DVD videos 17 To use Program Play with Shuffle Play or Disc Repeat For details on Program Play and Repeat Play, GB Playback in random order Repeat Play (Repeated playback of all titles) see “Playback in desired order (Program Play)” • Program Play with Shuffle Play (Shuffle Play) on page 16, or “Repeated playback (Repeat During playback in Program Play mode, use Title Repeat Play)” at right. The console will automatically select a random the directional buttons to select the (Repeated playback o
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18 Playing a DVD video (continued) Notes • When A-B Repeat is set, Program Play, Shuffle Play, and Repeat Play are cleared. • A-B Repeat is cleared when Repeat Play is set. • Repeat Play may not be available on some discs. • Repeat Play is cleared when: – A-B Repeat is set. Selecting Original/Play List for – The disc tray is opened using the A button on the DVD-RW playback console front. DVD-RW discs (VR mode) can play back both – The console is reset or goes into standby mode after the 1/reset
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DVD videos 19 Settings and adjustments for the DVD player Notes You can use the Control Panel to navigate the GB Selecting a specific scene for Displaying playback • The number of angles varies depending on the disc and DVD and adjust DVD player settings. the scene. For any given scene you can choose from Note that not all functions are available on all playback information among the angles recorded for that scene. DVD discs. • Due to the programming on some DVDs, you may not You can select a sp
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20 Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) After using the Setup display Using the analog controller Finding a particular point on a Using the Setup display To save changes made during playback, you (DUALSHOCK®2) disc (Search) You can change the initial settings, adjust the must stop playback* or eject the DVD before picture and sound, and set various other pressing the 1 (standby)/reset button on the You can use the Search function to quickly 1 During playback, press and hold ou
