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MEMORY CARD slots
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Instruction Manual
1 (standby)/RESET button and
Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation®2
1 indicator
computer entertainment system.
You can play PlayStation®2 format CD-ROM
and DVD-ROM discs, PlayStation® format
IR receiver
CD-ROM discs, audio CDs, and DVD video
and DVD-RW (VR mode) discs with this
system.
A (open) button and A indicator
Before operating this console, please read this
manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
Disc tray
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2 WARNING Precautions Do not expose the console to Avoid damaging the exterior of the console Do not apply any solvents, and do not place any rubber or cigarette smoke or dust To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not vinyl materials on the surface of the console for an When setting up the console, avoid places subject to expose the console to rain or moisture. extended period of time. Doing so may damage the plastic excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue surface or cause the p
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3 Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2 Irregularly-shaped discs GB PlayStation®2 format PlayStation® format PlayStation®2 format Do not use irregularly-shaped CDs or DVDs DVD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as they may cause the console to malfunction. Disc logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo PlayStation logo and ® ® ® and and designation designation designation Note on playback operations of DVDs Disc colour This console plays DVD video as ori
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4 Checking the package contents Table of contents WARNING 2 Check that you have the following items: Precautions • AC power cord (1) • PlayStation®2 console (1) 2 Getting started Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2 3 Checking the package contents 4 • AV Cable (integrated audio/video) (1) • Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) (2) ® Positioning the console 4 Connecting your PlayStation®2 to a TV set Connection 5 Connecting digital audio equipment 7 • Euro-AV connector plug (1) • Instruction manu
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5 Connecting your PlayStation®2 to a TV set You can connect the PlayStation®2 console to most TVs or VCRs using the supplied AV Cable GB Connecting to a VCR (integrated audio/video) as described below. The console can also be connected to other types of TVs Connect your PlayStation 2 console to your using specialized cables and adaptors, which are sold separately. For details, see the following ® VCR using the supplied AV Cable (integrated sections: audio/video) matching the plug colours to the
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6 Connecting your PlayStation®2 to a TV set (continued) Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors If your monitor or projector has component connector plug video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), Connect your PlayStation 2 console to the ® connect your PlayStation®2 console using the Euro-AV connector (SCART) on the TV using SCPH-10100 E Component AV Cable (for the Euro-AV connector plug and AV Cable PlayStation®) (so
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7 Connecting digital audio equipment Connecting other digital equipment This section explains how to connect your Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT GB Connecting a device using the PlayStation®2 console to audio equipment with (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital cable (sold separately). Universal Serial Bus (USB) optical (AC-3) output). Using digital receivers interface PlayStation®2 and amplifiers, you can enjoy features such as consol
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8 Using the main menu override the “Component Video Out” setting in the When you turn on the console for the first time Date Format 2 Check/copy/delete data System Configuration menu and output all DVD video •DD/MM/YYYY you will be prompted to adjust basic language software in Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr. according to the instructions on •YYYY/MM/DD and time settings. These settings can be changed The colour is disturbed when you set this item to “RGB” the screen. •MM/DD/YYYY later through the System Configur
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9 Diagnosis x Clearing the Progressive setting GB •Off You can clear the DVD player’s Progressive •On setting. Clear Progressive Setting 1 Select “Console” using the • No directional buttons and press the • Yes ¢ button. 1 Use the directional buttons to 2 Select “On” using the directional select “DVD Player”, and press buttons and press the ✕ button. the ¢ button. 3 Insert a disc. 2 Press the ✕ button. The console automatically starts the 3 Use the directional buttons to diagnosis. select “Yes”
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10 Playing a game 3 PlayStation® format CD-ROM is inserted. Starting a game Screens that appear at start-up 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 appeared, screen 2 or 3 is displayed an
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11 PlayStation®2 format software GB Changing from one game to Using the Analog Controller Vibration function Left analog stick / right analog stick another (DUALSHOCK®2) The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) PlayStation® format software features a vibration function when the function Left analog stick / right analog stick There is no need to turn off the console when •The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) can is supported by the software title. The vibration •You can use the vibration function. you
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12 Using Memory Cards Playing an audio CD You can save and load game or other data Inserting Memory Card (8MB) Playing an audio CD Operating the CD player using the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card (each sold (for PlayStation®2) and The CD player can be operated using the 1 Press the A (open) button. separately). Control Panel or directly with the buttons on Memory Card The disc tray opens. the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2). You Insert the Memory Card (8MB) (for can also op
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13 Notes on playing an audio CD with a DTS To play desired or random tracks repeatedly To play the tracks in random order GB Playing in various modes audio track Follow steps 1 to 3, then follow the instructions • If you play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, an You can change between various play modes. on playing desired tracks or tracks in random 1 Select “Play Mode” using the extremely loud noise will be emitted from the analog The default setting for “Play Mode” is order. For details, see
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14 Playing a DVD video •You can also operate the DVD player using the Ending DVD video playback Operating the DVD player DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) which When you have finished viewing a DVD, There are three ways to operate the DVD player: is sold separately. Playing a DVD video follow the steps below to save DVD player • You can operate the DVD player directly using Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) settings, return to the Browser screen or put the the Analog Controller (DUA
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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 Control Panel. Navigate the Control Panel using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) as described below. Directional SELECT ✕ button a button buttons button Display or turn off SELECT button the Control Panel 1 Menu (page 16) 9 Time Display (page 19) qk N Play Enter ✕ button Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. Displays the current title or chapter n
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16 Playing a DVD video (continued) • Resume Play is not available when: You can use the Control Panel to set various To clear all playback settings and return to Changing or clearing Program – Program Play or Shuffle Play is selected. playback modes. normal playback Play settings – The disc tray on the console front is opened using Use the directional buttons to select , the A button. and press the ✕ button. – The console is reset or goes into standby mode after 1 Use the directional buttons to
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17 (Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button. To end Shuffle Play For details on Program Play and Shuffle Play, GB Repeated Playback (Repeat Play) Repeat Play is turned on. Use the directional buttons to select the see “Playback in desired order (Program Play)” When Repeat Play is used with Program (Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button until All of the titles on the DVD, or one title or on page 16, or “Playback in random order Play, Repeat Play options are limited to “Shuffle Off” is displayed
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18 Playing a DVD video (continued) Settings and adjustments for the • Due to the programming on some DVDs, you may not You can use the Control Panel to navigate the Repeated playback of a Selecting Original/Play List for be able to change angles even if multiple angles are DVD and adjust DVD player settings. recorded on the DVD. selected scene (A-B Repeat) DVD-RW playback You can set a specific section of the disc to be DVD-RW discs (VR mode) can play back both Changing the audio language re
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19 DVD player Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) GB Selecting a specific scene for Displaying playback Finding a particular point on a 1 During playback, press and hold playback information disc (Search) down the L2 or R2 button to You can select a specific scene for playback by You can display information such as the You can use the Search function to quickly specifying the title or chapter number, or by current title or chapter number, or the elapsed locate a particular point on a D
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20 Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) Using the Setup display Setup display menus You can adjust the picture and sound settings, The Setup display menus are organized as shown below. and set various other output options using the The default settings are underlined. Setup display. You can also select a language Audio Setup (page 24) Screen Setup (page 21) for subtitles and menus, restrict playback by Language Setup (page 21) children, and so on. For details on the Setup OS
