SONY CECHJ02 User Manual
Quick Reference
CECHJ02
CECHJ03
3-452-923-41(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 29).
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® 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.
2
s AV Cable
s USB Cable
s Euro-AV Connector Plug
(supplied with the system
sold in the UK only)
Chatting and exchanging messages
PLAYSTATION®Network
Using PLAYSTATION®Network services
Network
Connecting to the Internet
Game
Playing games
Video
Playing video
Music
Playing music
Photo
Displaying images
Settings
Adjusting PS3™ system settings
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
1
or button.
Select an item using the
2
or button.
Press the
3
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
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Getting started
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• Do not use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat
• If the system’s internal temperature becomes elevated, the power indicator
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Part names
System front
PS family logo
Can be rotated to match the
position of the system
Disc slot
Power button
Eject button
WLAN access indicator
HDD access indicator
USB connectors
Caution
may build up. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may lead
to fi re, injury or malfunction.
will fl ash alternately in red and green. In this case, turn off the system
page 16) 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
AV MULTI OUT connector
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector
MAIN POWER switch
AC IN connector
Vent
LAN connector
HDMI OUT connector
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.
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.
Hints
• For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the Wireless Controller"
page 17).
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• The SIXAXIS® wireless controller that is supplied with this system is not
equipped with a vibration function.
USB connector
R2 button
R1 button
button
button
button
button
Right stick/
R3 button*
START button
PS button
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Getting started
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Setting up the PS3™ system
Procedure fl ow for setting up the
system
Step 1: Connect to a TV.
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m
Step 2: Connect digital audio
devices. Page 9
m
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet
Cable.
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Step 4: Connect the AC Power
Cord. Page 11
m
Step 5: Perform initial setup of
the system software.
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Page 10
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)
HD
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.
2
*
The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)".
1
1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i *
16:9 16:9 16:9
(Standard Defi nition)
SD
16:9
4:3
16:9
4:3
2
Screens showing the difference in resolution
HD screen SD screen
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Setting up the PS3™ system
Video output cable types
The resolution displayed on the T V 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)
AV Cable
(supplied)
Euro-AV Connector Plug
(supplied with the system
sold in the UK only)
1
*
Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported.
2
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
576i*²
576i*²
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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
TV
HDMI IN connector
HDMI Cable (sold separately)
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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
sold in the UK only)
TV
Euro-AV Connector (SCART)
Example: When using the supplied AV Cable
Hint
If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, video 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 for at least fi ve seconds (until the
system beeps twice). The video output setting will then be reset to the standard
resolution.
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 then 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
* A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch.
audio from the HDMI OUT connector.
Channels that can be used for output
2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch.
*
Connecting with an optical digital cable
Audio will be output from the optical digital cable. Video will be output
from the video output cable.
Optical digital cable for
audio (sold separately)
Video output cable
for the TV in use
page 7)
(
TV
Hint
Normally, audio cannot be output simultaneously from multiple output
connectors. For example, if your PS3™ system is connected to a TV via an
HDMI cable and to an audio device via an optical digital cable and "Digital Out
(Optical)" is set under "Audio Output Settings", audio will no longer be output
from the TV and will only be output from the audio device.
Digital audio device
such as an AV receiver
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Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
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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)
TV
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 system is turned on (power indicator is lit solid
green). Doing so may cause sound distortions or produce abnormal sounds.
page 7) to connect it to the PS3™
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet Cable
Using a commercially available Ethernet cable, you can connect the
system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting
network settings" ( page 24).
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
Commercially available Ethernet
cable
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 25).
Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC Power Cord.
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.
AC IN connector
AC Power Cord (supplied)
To the electrical outlet
Some regions and
countries may use a
different electrical outlet
plug from the one
illustrated.
Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software
After turning on the system, perform initial setup.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch.
MAIN POWER switch
The power indicator turns solid red to indicate that the system has entered
standby mode.
3 Touch the power button.
Power button
Power indicator
The power indicator turns green and the picture is displayed on the TV
screen.
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