Sony 2-894-645-23-1 User Manual

Quick Reference

2-894-645-23(1)

About the PS3™ system documentation

Friends

The PS3™ system documentation includes the following:

• Safety and Support

Before using the product, carefully read this document ﬁ rst. It contains safety information related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, speciﬁ cations and other information.

• Quick Reference (this document)

This document contains information on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations.

• User’s Guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)

This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information related to the use of the PS3™ system software ( page 27).

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation®, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 software manual.

s PLAYSTATION®3 system

s SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller

s Printed materials

s AC Power Cord

One of the following two cable types is supplied with the system. The plug conﬁ guration varies depending on the country or region.

s AV Cable

s USB Cable

s Ethernet Cable

Chatting and exchanging messages

Network

Connecting to the Internet

Game

Playing games

Video

Playing video

Music

Playing music

Photo

Displaying images

Settings

Adjusting PS3™ system settings

s Euro-AV Connector Plug

(supplied with the system sold in the UK only)

Users

Selecting users to log in to the PS3™ system

Item

Home Menu

Category

Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)

The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "Home Menu".

Select a category using the left or

right button.

Select an item using the up or

down button.

Press the

selected item.

button to conﬁ rm the

Directional buttons:

Used to select on-screen categories/items

PS button:

Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off

button:

Conﬁ rms the selected item

button:

Cancels an operation

button: Displays the options menu/control panel

Selecting an icon and pressing the

button will display the options menu.

Icons Options menu

Pressing the playback will display the control panel.

button during content

Control panel

Getting started

Part names

System front

Slot cover*

slot*

CF*

Eject button*

SD*2 Memory Card slot*

Memory Stick™ slot*

CF SD/miniSD

*1 CompactFlash® *2 Secure Digital *3 On equipped models only

PS family logo

Can be rotated to match the position of the system

WLAN access indicator* HDD access indicator

USB connectors

Caution

• Do not use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may build up. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may lead to ﬁ re, injury or malfunction.

• If the system’s internal temperature becomes elevated, the power indicator will ﬂ ash alternately in red and green. In this case, turn off the system

page 13) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools down,

( move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use.

System rear

Disc slot

Power button

Vent

Eject button

Hint

The system can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in the vertical position.

Notice

Do not place the system in an area subject to excessive dust or cigarette smoke. Dust build-up or cigarette smoke residue on the internal components (such as the lens) may cause the system to malfunction.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

AV MULTI OUT connector

MAIN POWER switch

AC IN connector

Vent

LAN connector

HDMI OUT connector

SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller

Getting started

Part names

Port indicators

L2 button

L1 button

Directional

buttons

Left stick/

L3 button*

SELECT button

* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.

Hint

For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller" (

page 14).

USB connector

R2 button R1 button

button

button button button

Right stick/ R3 button*

START button PS button

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Procedure ﬂ ow for setting up the system

Step 1: Connect to a TV.

Page 6

Step 2: Connect digital audio

devices. Page 9

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet

Cable. Page 10

Step 4: Connect the AC Power

Cord. Page 11

Step 5: Perform initial setup of

the system software. Page 11

Step 1: Connect to a TV

Video output on the PS3™ system

The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.

(High Deﬁ nition)

Video mode *

Aspect ratio

*1 This number indicates the number of scan lines. Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for

"progressive". Using progressive results in high-quality video with minimal ﬂ ickering.

The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".

1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i *

16:9 16:9 16:9

(Standard Deﬁ nition)

16:9 4:3

Screens showing the difference in resolution

HD screen SD screen

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Video output cable types

The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV in use.

Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Component AV Cable (sold separately)

S VIDEO Cable (sold separately)

AV Cable (supplied)

Euro-AV Connector Plug (supplied with the system sold in the UK only)

Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported.

The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".

HDMI IN connector

Component VIDEO IN connector

S VIDEO IN connector

VIDEO IN connector (composite)

Euro-AV connector (SCART)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

YLRPR/CRPB/CB

S VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p

1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i*²

576i*²

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Connection methods

Caution

• Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Connecting to a TV using an HDMI Cable

Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). An HDMI Cable can output both video and audio and enables you to enjoy digital-quality video and audio with minimal loss of picture quality.

HDMI OUT connector

HDMI IN connector

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Connecting with other types of cables

Connect cables other than the HDMI Cable to the AV MULTI OUT connector on the system.

AV MULTI OUT connector

Euro-AV Connector Plug (supplied with the system

Euro-AV Connector (SCART)

Example: When using the supplied AV Cable

Hint

If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, the picture may not be displayed. If this happens, turn off the system and then turn it on again by touching the power button on the system front until it makes a small beep (about 5 seconds). The picture will be displayed at the system’s default resolution.

sold in the UK only)

AV Cable (supplied)

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Step 2: Connect digital audio devices

You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.

Hint

When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings)

(Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the settings as

necessary for the audio device.

Audio output on the PS3™ system

The supported channels may vary depending on the output connector to be used.

PS3™ system output connectors

AV MULTI OUT connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector *

HDMI OUT connector

*1 Audio from a Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL) connector.

A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch.

audio from the HDMI OUT connector.

This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1

Ch audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel.

Channels that can be used for output

2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch.

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Connecting with an optical cable

The audio will be output from the optical cable. The picture will be output from the video output cable.

Optical cable for audio (sold separately)

Video output cable for the TV in use

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2*3

Digital audio device such as an AV receiver

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Connecting with an HDMI Cable

Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. You can output the TV picture via an audio device.

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Digital audio device such as an AV receiver

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Hints

• If your TV is not equipped with an HDMI input connector, use a video output cable of the correct type for your TV ( system directly.

• If a device is connected to the PS3™ system via an HDMI Cable, do not turn off the device while the PS3™ system is turned on (power indicator is lit green). Doing so may cause sound distortions or produce abnormal sounds.

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Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

Using an Ethernet Cable, you can connect the system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting network settings" ( page 22).

Caution

The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Do not connect a standard telephone line or other types of cords or cables that are not compatible with the system directly to the LAN connector on the system, as this may cause heat build-up, ﬁ re or malfunction.

LAN connector

LAN access indicator

Ethernet Cable (supplied)

Hint

If using a PS3™ system that is equipped with the wireless LAN feature, you can connect to the Internet without using an Ethernet Cable. For details, see "Using a wireless connection" (

page 23).

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