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Table of contents

Preparation

Part names...................................................................................... 3

Connecting digital audio equipment .............................................. 5

Connecting the controller............................................................... 5

Turning the built-in PlayStation

Games

Playing a game...............................................................................7

Using Memory Cards................................................................... 10

Audio CDs

Playing an audio CD.................................................................... 12

DVDs

Watching a DVD..........................................................................14

Using the playback modes........................................................... 18

Adjusting DVD player settings....................................................20

Main menu

Displaying the main menu ...........................................................27

Using the Browser screen ............................................................27

Using the System Configuration menu........................................ 28

Using the Version Information screen .........................................31

TM2 on and off .............................6

Networking

Connecting to a network...............................................................34

Creating network settings .............................................................36

Table of contents

Preparation

Part names

Connect to Description

3 USB connector

You can connect various USB devices to the built-in PlayStation the instructions supplied with the USB device for more information.

TM2, but not all are compatible. Refer to

Built-in PlayStationTM2 front

Connect to Description

1 MEMORY CARD slot 1/2

2 Controller port 1/2

Insert a memory card ( page 11).

Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller port of the PlayStation (page5).

OPEN

TM2

4 Disc cover

5 OPEN button

6 "/1 (on/standby)/

RESET button

7 "/1 (on/standby) indicator

Hint

You cannot play photo, music, video files using the PlayStation's USB connector.

Press the OPEN button, and the cover slides open.

Press to open the disc cover.

Press to turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2, to enter standby mode, or to reset.

RESET: Press once.

Standby: Press for more than one second.

Lights up in green when the built-in PlayStationTM2 is on.

Lights up in red when the built-in PlayStation in standby mode.

TM2 is

Preparation

Part names

Built-in PlayStationTM2 rear

1 2

Connect to Description

1 LAN

You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation ( page 34).

TM2 to a broadband network

Connect to Description

2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

You can listen to the built-in PlayStationTM2 sound on a Home theatre system connected via digital input.

Hint

To enjoy "BRAVIA" home network features, connect to LAN of the TV using an Ethernet cable ( page 34).

Part names

Connecting digital audio equipment

By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy surround sound with the effect of being in a movie theatre or a concert hall. When connecting the built-in PlayStationTM2 to audio equipment with digital connectors, refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.

Connected device

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

Commercially available optical digital cable

Built-in PlayStationTM2 rear

Connecting the controller

1 Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller

port of the built-in PlayStation

Built-in PlayStationTM2 front

TM2.

Preparation

Hints

• If you connect the built-in PlayStationTM2 to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may affect the audio output of some PlayStation software with the result that no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the Audio cable (not supplied) and connect it to the TV's AUDIO OUT. Do not use an optical digital cable.

• After connecting digit al audio equipment , set "Digital Out ( Optical)" to "On" in the System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" ( page 29).

• The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) connection outputs digital audio from the built-in PlayStation

TM2.

TM2 format

Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

Hint

Some software titles designate a specific controller port to be used. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

®2)

Connecting digital audio equipment

Turning the built-in PlayStation

TM2 on and off

1 Press PlayStation 2 POWER ON on the TV's remote to turn on

the TV and the PlayStation automatically switched to PlayStationTM2.)

Hints

• When you turn the TV off, the PlayStationTM2 is also turned off. In addition, when functions below are activated, the PlayStation conjunction with the TV.

– Idle TV Standby

– Sleep Timer

– PC Power Management

– Reminder

–On Timer

–Picture Frame

• Do not access the memory card when a warning message (such as, "the TV will soon turn off...") appears.

TM2. (The TV input mode is

TM2 will also be turned off in

Turning the built-in PlayStationTM2 on and off

Games

Playing a game

Before playing a game Starting a game

Games

OPEN

Check that the connections to the TV and audio equipment are correct and that the precautions have been met.

• "Connecting the controller" ( page 5)

Hint

To play online games, you first need to connect to and set up a network. See "Connecting to a network" ( page 34) for details.

1 Press the OPEN button to release the disc cover lock.

2 Slide the disc cover to the left, then place the disc with the

label side facing up.

3 Close the disc cover by sliding it to the right until it is locked.

Hints

• Be sure to lock the disc cover to play a disc.

• You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 27).

• If you turn on the built-in PlayStation automatically.

TM2 after inserting a disc, the game will start

Playing a game

To reset a game

Press the \/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the built-in PlayStationTM2 front. Do not accidentally press the @/1/RESET button while playing a game, as doing so will cause the game to reset.

To end a game

Press the "/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the built-in PlayStationTM2 front after saving game data, and then remove the disc ( page 3).

RESET: Press once. Standby: Press for more than one second.

Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK sensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.

Part names

Button/Switch Description

1 L2 button

2 L1 button

3 SELECT button

4 Directional buttons

®2) is equipped with a pressure-

Playing a game

Button/Switch Description

5 Left analog stick/ L3 button

6 ANALOG mode button

7 Mode indicator

Hints

• The left analog stick and L3 button, function only in analogue mode (indicator: red).

• The L3 button function when the analog stick is pressed.

Switch between digital mode and analogue mode.

Digital mode: Lights off.

Analogue mode: Lights up in red.

Hint

Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press the ANALOG mode button.

8 R2 button

9 R1 button

q; START button

qa f/a/×/s buttons

qs Right analog stick/ R3

button

Hints

• The right analog stick and R3 button, function only in analogue mode (indicator: red).

• The R3 button function when the analog stick is pressed.

• Before using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK PlayStation analog sticks once with your thumbs. Do not twist the analog sticks, but rotate as if drawing a circle as shown in the diagram.

®2), with the built-in

TM2 turned on, rotate the left and right

About mode switching

The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes. Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software titles make this adjustment automatically.

Digital mode (indicator: off)

Analog mode (indicator: red)

Hints

• When using the Analog Controller in digital mode, the left and right analog sticks do not function. Also, the pressure-sensitive button function is turned off.

• Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press the ANALOG mode button.

About analog controls

• When playing a PlayStationTM2 format software title, you can use all buttons in analog mode except for the START, SELECT, L3 and R3 buttons.

• When playing a PlayStation

TM format software title, only the left and

right analog sticks can be used in analog mode.

Games

Hints

• Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analogue mode may be limited. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

• The vibration function can be set to on or off in the software options menu. Depending on the software, the vibration function may be set to on automatically.

Hint

Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analog mode may be limited. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

Playing a game

About the vibration function

The vibration function can be set to ON or OFF in the software options menu.

Using Memory Cards

Hint

Depending on the software, the vibration function may be set to "On" automatically.

About using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E)

You can use the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E) with the built-in PlayStation may be different from those of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK Only the left and right analog sticks can be used in analog mode.

Hint

Not all PlayStationTM2 format software titles support the use of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK should be used in such cases.

TM2, but the functions of the buttons in analog mode

®2).

®) (SCPH-110 E). The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

You can save and load game data using a Memory Card (sold separately). You can also delete game data or copy game data from one Memory Card to another.

About Memory Card types

There are two types of Memory Cards. Select a Memory Card suitable for the software in use.

Memory Card type Compatible software Amount of memory

Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation (SCPH-10020 E)

Memory Card

(SCPH-1020 E)*

* This product is no

MagicGate™ is a term of copyright protection technology developed by Sony Corporation

TM2)

longer manufactured.

PlayStation software

TM2 format

TM format

Approx. 8 MB

15 memory blocks

(approx. 120 KB)

Using Memory Cards

Inserting a Memory Card

Copying or deleting game data

Insert the Memory Card into a MEMORY CARD slot on the built-in PlayStation

Hint

Some software titles designate a specific MEMORY CARD slot to use. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

TM2 front.

Built-in PlayStationTM2 front

MEMORY CARDMEMORY CARD

Saving or loading game data

Depending on the software, the procedure for saving or loading may vary. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

You can delete saved data or copy data to another memory card. Use directional buttons and the button of the controller to select items.

1 Turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2 with no disc inserted, and

then insert a memory card.

2 Select "Browser", and then select the memory card you want

to copy or delete data from.

3 Select the icon for the data item, and select "Copy" or

"Delete".

4 Follow the instructions that appear on the set-up screen.

Games

Using Memory Cards

Audio CDs

Operating the CD player during playback

Playing an audio CD

Playing a CD

1 Turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2 and insert the disc

(page7).

Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Starting a game". The track numbers are displayed.

2 Using the directional buttons, select the track number you

want to play and then press the button.

Playback begins.

Hints

• If you turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2 after inserting a disc, the track numbers are displayed automatically.

• You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 27).

Caution

To play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, you must turn the volume fully down, and then connect a device with a DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector ( page 5). Note that an extremely loud noise may be emitted.

Using the directional buttons, select the icon for the desired track and then press the button.

Icon (button*) Function

. (L1 button) Go to the beginning of the current or previous track

m (L2 button) Fast reverse

M (R2 button) Fast forward

> (R1 button) Go to the beginning of the next track

N (START button) Start playback

X (START button) Pause playback

x (SELECT button) Stop playback

* You can operate directly by pressing the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

buttons shown in parentheses.

Hint

You can also use the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStationTM2) (sold separately).

Ending audio CD playback

1 Using the directional buttons, select x and then press the

button.

Playback stops. Press the OPEN button on the built-in PlayStationTM2 front to remove the disc.

Playing an audio CD

Playing in various modes

You can set for "Play Mode" and "Repeat".

5 Select the audio CD icon, and then press the button.

The track numbers are displayed, and the setting option is shown in the lower left of the screen.

Play Mode Normal Plays tracks as recorded on the CD

Program Plays tracks in a specified order

Shuffle Plays tracks in a random order

Repeat Off Does not play the CD repeatedly

All Plays all tracks repeatedly

1 Plays a track repeatedly

1 At the Browser screen ( page 27), use the directional

buttons to select the audio CD icon and then press the button.

The Play Options screen is displayed.

2 Select "Play Mode" or "Repeat", and then press the

button.

3 Select the desired setting, and then press the button.

If you select "Program", the screen for specifying track order will be displayed. Select the tracks you want to play.

4 Press the button.

The Browser screen is displayed.

6 Select the desired track, and then press the button.

Playback begins.

Hints

• You can also access the Play Options screen from the screen displaying the tracks by selecting the Audio CD icon in the upper left corner of the screen and pressing the button.

• You can set "Play Mode" and "Repeat" at the same time.

Audio CDs

Playing an audio CD

DVDs

Using the Control Panel

Watching a DVD

You can operate the DVD player using the following methods.

• Using the on-screen Control Panel

• Operating directly using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

• Using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation

The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel to operate the DVD player. Some operations may be different depending on the method used.

Hints

• For details about playing a DVD, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD.

• The built-in PlayStation Note that not all features are available on all DVDs.

TM2 plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software.

TM2) (sold separately)

®2)

1 Start playback of the DVD ( page 16).

2 Press the SELECT button.

The Control Panel is displayed. If you press the SELECT button again, the display will change its position on the screen.

3 Using the directional buttons, select an icon and then press

the button.

Hint

To turn off the Control Panel, press the SELECT button (once or twice), or press the

button.

Control Panel item list

You can access the following options in the Control Panel.

Icon Function

Menu Displays the DVD-Video menu

Watching a DVD

Top Menu Displays the DVD-Video menu

Icon Function

0~9

Return

Audio Options

Angle Options

Subtitle Options

Go To

Setup

Time Display

Help

Go to Chapter

./> Previous/Next

/Search

/Slow

Returns to the previously selected screen within the DVD's menu

Displays and changes audio options on DVDs with multiple audio tracks

Displays and changes viewing angles on DVDs recorded with multi-angle options

Displays and changes subtitle options on DVDs with subtitle options

Skips to the selected title, chapter or the specified time, and starts playback ( page 16)

Displays and changes options for language, picture quality, Parental Control level, audio, etc. ( page 20)

Displays the current title or chapter number, the elapsed time, etc. ( page 17)

Displays the direct button functions of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

Used to enter the number of a chapter you want to play ( page 16)

Returns/skips to the beginning of the current, previous or next chapter

Fast reverses/forwards playback ( page 17)

Changes to playback/reverse playback in slow-motion

®2)

Icon Function

N X x

Play Starts playback

Pause Pauses playback

Stop Stops playback ( page 16)

A-B Repeat

Shuffle Play

Program Play

Repeat Play

Original/Play List

Clear

Specifies a scene for playback, and starts playback of the scene that has been set ( page 19)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a random order ( page 19)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a programmed sequence ( page 18)

Selects repeated playback of all the titles on the disc, or one title or one chapter ( page 19)

For DVD-RW discs (VR mode), selects Original or Play List content to play ( page 18)

Clears selected numbers or playback modes ( page 20)

Hints

• You can use " " to check the options that can be accessed directly using the buttons of the Analog Controller. To access the options directly using the controller, you must clear the Control Panel from the screen.

• Depending on the playback mode, some options may not be available or cannot be adjusted.

DVDs

Watching a DVD

Playing a DVD

Selecting a specific scene for playback

1 Turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2 and insert a disc

(page7).

Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Starting a game". Playback begins.

Hints

• If you turn on th e built-in PlayStationTM2 after inserting a disc, playback will begin automatically.

• You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 27).

Ending DVD playback x

1 During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 14)

and then press the button.

Playback stops. Press the OPEN button on the built-in PlayStationTM2 front, and then remove the disc.

Playing a DVD from the last stopping point (Resume Play)

1 During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 14)

and then press the button.

2 Select N, and then press the button.

Playback begins from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

Selecting a scene by chapter number

1 During playback, select the desired chapter number in the

Control Panel ( page 14) and then press the button.

Playback of the selected chapter begins. If you want to play a chapter with a single digit number (i.e. 1-9), enter a leading zero. For example, enter as "01".

Selecting a scene by title number, chapter number or by specifying the time

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press the button.

2 Select an item, and then press the button.

Title Specifies the title number

Chapter Specifies the chapter number

C XX:XX:XX (or T XX:XX:XX)

Specifies the elapsed time for the chapter (or title)

3 Select the numbers for the desired scene, and then press the

button.

Playback of the selected chapter begins.

Watching a DVD

To clear Resume Play

After step 1, select x and then press the button.

Finding a particular point on a DVD (Search) Displaying playback information

You can display information such as the current title number or elapsed

You can search either forwards or backwards to quickly locate a particular point on a DVD.

1 During playback, select or in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press and hold the button.

Search speed changes as shown below when you press either the up or down directional button while holding down the button.

• Search 3

• Search 2

• Search 1

•Slow

2 Release the button when you reach the point you are

searching for.

Playback returns to normal speed.

Hint

To use the Analog Controller to Search during playback, press and hold down the L2 or R2 button to begin searching. Use the directional buttons to change speeds. Release the L2 or R2 button when you reach the point you are searching for.

time.

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press the button.

The display changes as shown below each time you press the button.

Title X Chapter X Title number and chapter number

Title X Chapter X C XX:XX:XX Elapsed time of current chapter

Title X Chapter X C - XX:XX:XX Remaining time of current chapter

Title X Chapter X T XX:XX:XX Elapsed time of current title

Title X Chapter X T - XX:XX:XX Remaining time of current title

(Off)

DVDs

Watching a DVD

Selecting Original or Play List for DVD-RW playback

Using the playback modes

When using a DVD-RW disc (VR mode), you can select the type of titles you want to play.

1 With playback stopped, select in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press the button.

Original and Play List will be selected in turn each time you press the

button.

Original Plays content in the originally recorded sequence

Play List Plays edited content. Play List is the default setting.

Hints

• Slow-motion play in reverse is not available for DVD-RW discs (VR mode).

• You cannot use this function with Resume Play. Clear Resume Play ( page 16) before selecting this feature.

Using the various playback modes, you can play titles or chapters in the order you want or repeat playback of a specific scene. There are four playback modes:

• Program Play ( page 18)

• Shuffle Play ( page 19)

• Repeat Play ( page 19)

• A-B Repeat ( page 19)

The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel ( page 14) to operate the DVD player.

Hints

• You can play combinations of Program Play, Shuffle Play, and Repeat Play. Note, however, that some Shuffle Play or Repeat Play options may not be available depending on the combination.

• The built-in PlayStation

TM2 plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software.

Program Play

You can create programmes to play titles and chapters in any order.

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press the button.

2 Select a programme number, and then press the button.

If no programmes have been set, the only option will be "1. Title".

Using the playback modes

3 Select the title number, and then press the button.

4 Select the chapter number, and then press the button.

To play all the chapters, select "All". Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other titles or chapters.

Repeat Play

You can set this option to play titles or chapters repeatedly.

5 Press the START button.

Program Play begins.

Hint

The setting will not be cleared after Program Play finishes.

Shuffle Play

You can set this option for random playback of all titles or chapters recorded on a disc. Playback order will be different each time Shuffle Play is used.

1 Select in the Control Panel ( page 14), and then

press the button.

The display changes as shown below each time you press the button.

Title Shuffle Plays titles in random order

Chapter Shuffle Plays chapters in random order

Shuffle Off Clears Shuffle Play

2 Select N, and then press the button.

1 Select in the Control Panel ( page 14), and then

press the button.

The display changes as shown below each time you press the button.

Disc Repeat Repeats playback of all titles

Title Repeat Repeats playback of one title

Chapter Repeat Repeats playback of one chapter

Repeat Off Clears Repeat Play

2 Select N, and then press the button.

A-B Repeat

You can set a specific scene to be played repeatedly.

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 14) and then press the button at the point you want to start repeated playback.

The starting point (point A) is set.

2 Press the button at the point you want to end repeated

playback.

The ending point (point B) is set, and repeated playback of the section from A to B begins.

DVDs

Using the playback modes

Clearing playback modes

Clears playback modes to allow normal playback.

Adjusting DVD player settings

1 Select in the Control Panel ( page 14), and then

press the button.

A message stating, "Play mode contents cleared", is displayed and the built-in PlayStation

Hint

If multiple playback modes have been set in a combination, all playback modes are cleared.

TM2 returns to normal playback.

You can use the Control Panel to adjust DVD player settings, such as the language for subtitles, audio language, and Parental Control level.

Hints

• Some DVDs do not support all settings. The built-in PlayStationTM2 plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software. If the DVD does not support the features listed, you will not be able to change the settings.

• The following options are not available during playback or Resume Play. Clear Resume Play ( page 16) before changing these settings.

– "Menu", "Audio" and "Subtitles" in Language Setup

– "TV Type" and "Progressive" in Screen Setup

– "Parental Control" in Custom Setup

– "DTS" and "Audio Track Auto Select Mode" in Audio Setup

You can change DVD player settings using the following procedure:

1 Select in the Control Panel ( page 14), and then press

the button.

The Setup icon bar is displayed.

2 Select the icon for the setting you want to change, and then

press the button.

The current setting for each item is displayed.

3 Select the desired item, and then press the button.

The menu option becomes active and can be selected.

Adjusting DVD player settings

4 Select the desired setting, and then press the button.

The setting of the item is completed. For details, see the instructions for each item ( pages 21 to 26).

Hints

• The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below.

• To return to the Control Panel after making settings, press the SELECT button.

• Settings are saved when you do any of the following:

– Stop playback (including stopping Resume Play)

– Open the disc cover

Setting TV display options

In the Screen Setup menu, you can set the screen size (aspect ratio) and other options that affect picture quality.

TV Type

You can set the aspect ratio to match the screen format.

16:9 Screen Format: Wide

DVDs

Setting language options

In "Language Setup" you can choose the language for the DVD's menu, audio and subtitles. Note that if you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is selected automatically.

Menu Selects the language for the DVD's menu

Audio Selects the language for the DVD's audio track

Subtitles Selects the language for the DVD's subtitles

Hint

If you select "Audio Follow" for subtitles, the subtitle language will automatically be set to match the language selected for the DVD's audio track.

4:3 Letter Box Screen Format: 4:3

This setting displays a wide picture with margins on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 PAN SCAN Screen Format: 4:3

This setting displays a picture adjusted to the height of the screen, cutting off portions at left and right that do not fit.

Hint

When you set "Progressive" to "On", "TV Type" is automatically set to "16:9".

Adjusting DVD player settings

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

You can use this setting to help reduce roughness in the on-screen image and produce a cleaner picture.

Progressive

You can display an image in which the picture updates all the lines in one pass. In most cases, this results in a clearer, flicker-free image.

Off

DNR1 Increases picture quality

DNR2 Increases picture quality (maximum)

DNR is not used.

Hints

• "DNR2" is more e ffective for reducing image roughness than "DNR 1", but in some cases an afterimage may appear. If this occurs, select "Off".

• The DNR function may produce limited results on some DVDs.

• When you set "Progr essive" to "On", "DNR" is automatically turne d off and cannot be turned on.

Outline Sharpening

You can sharpen or soften the outline of the on-screen image. The higher the value, the sharper the outline. Normally, select "0".

•-2 •-1 •0

•+1 •+2

Hint

Depending on the DVD, Outline Sharpening may produce limited results.

Display

During playback, you can display playback status information in the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds.

Off Playback status information is not displayed.

Playback status information is displayed for a few seconds.

On Progressive scan (480p)*

Off

* The DVD player's progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc

Interlace scan

recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan (480p).

Hints

• DVDs can contain video-based and film-based material, which use different frame rates. When playing video-based material using progressive scan, some images may appear unnatural. If this occurs, set "Progressive" to "Off" and view in standard interlace mode.

• When you set "Progressive" to "On", "TV Type" ( page 21) is automatically set to "16:9".

• DVD-RW disc (VR mod e) content can only be viewe d in standard interlace format. The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content.

Adjusting DVD player settings

Setting viewer options

Pause mode

You can use this option to set a picture status when playback is paused.

Auto A picture with moving elements is displayed without jitter. Normally

Frame A picture without moving elements can be displayed at high resolution.

Parental Control

In some regions, the viewing of some DVD content may be restricted based on viewer age or other factors. You can use the Parental Control feature to restrict the level of content that may be viewed through your built-in PlayStation The lower the value, the stricter the restriction.

Setting Parental Control

select this position.

TM2.

1 Select "Parental Control", and then press the button.

The screen for registering a password is displayed. If a password has already been registered, the screen for confirming the password is displayed.

2 Select a number, and then press the button.

Repeat step 2 to enter a four-digit password. If you want to clear a number, press the button. When registering a password, you are required to enter it again for confirmation.

4 Select the region to base the Parental Control level on, and

then press the button.

If you select "Other", see "Region code list" ( page 24).

5 Select "Level", and then press the button.

The list of level options is displayed.

6 Select a restriction level, and then press the button.

To clear Parental Control

With DVD playback stopped, go to step 6 in "Setting Parental Control" and set "Level" to "Off".

DVDs

3 Select "Region", and then press the button.

The list of region options is displayed.

Adjusting DVD player settings

Region code list

To enter a Parental Control region code, select "Other" in step 4 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 23). Use the directional buttons to select the first letter, and then press the right directional button. Then select the next letter and press the button.

2 Select a number, and then press the button.

Repeat step 2 to enter a four-digit password. You are required to enter it again for confirmation.

Temporary override of Parental Control restrictions

Region Code Region Code

Austria AT Malta MT

Belgium BE Netherlands NL

Czech Republic CZ Norway NO

Denmark DK Poland PL

Finland FI Portugal PT

France FR Russia RU

Germany DE Slovakia SK

Greece GR Spain ES

Ireland IE Sweden SE

Israel IL Switzerland CH

Italy IT Turkey TR

Luxembourg LU United Kingdom GB

Changing your password

In step 2 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 23), complete the following steps:

1 Using the directional buttons, select "Change Password" and

then press the button.

The screen for changing the password is displayed.

1 Start playback of the DVD ( page 16).

You will be prompted to temporarily change the Parental Control level to allow playback. This usually occurs immediately at disc start-up but may also occur at different times depending on the DVD.

2 Using the directional buttons, select "Yes" and then press the

button.

The screen for entering the password is displayed.

3 Select a number, and then press the button.

Repeat step 3 to enter the four-digit password. After entering the password, playback will begin again. When DVD playback is stopped, the Parental Control level returns to the original setting.

Hints

• If you forget your password, insert a DVD without the parental control feature. In the control panel, select x (Stop) to stop playback, and then select x (Stop) again to clear resume play. Select "Setup", and then select "Parental Control" in "Cus tom Setup", and then press the button. Press the SELECT button on the Analog Controller, and then enter the number "7444".

• If you do not set a password, you cannot change the Parental Control settings.

• Some DVDs with the Parental Control feature do not allow use of playback modes ( pages 18 to 19).

Adjusting DVD player settings

Setting sound options

Audio Digital Out

You can switch the method of outputting the audio signal when you connect the following audio devices to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Caution

When the built-in PlayStationTM2 is connected to an audio device without a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder, set "Dolby Digital", "DTS" and "MPEG" to "Off". If you set these options to "On" without the necessary decoder, you may have no sound or an extremely loud noise may be emitted.

Digital Out (Optical)

This option sets the type of output for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Dolby Digital

This option sets Dolby Digital as the output signal for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

On Select this option when the built-in PlayStationTM2 is connected to an

Off

audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Select this option when the built-in PlayStationTM2 is connected to an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

DTS

This option sets DTS as the output signal for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

On Select this option when the built-in PlayStation

Off

audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.

Select this option when the built-in PlayStationTM2 is connected to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder.

TM2 is connected to an

DVDs

On Select this option when you want sound (audio signal) to be output

through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Settings for "Dolby Digital", "DTS" and "MPEG" are displayed.

Off Select this option when you do not want sound to be output through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Settings for "Dolby Digital", "DTS" and "MPEG" are not displayed.

MPEG

This option sets MPEG AUDIO as the output signal for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

On Select this option when the built-in PlayStation

Off

audio device with a built-in MPEG decoder.

Select this option when the built-in PlayStationTM2 is connected to an audio device without a built-in MPEG decoder.

TM2 is connected to an

Adjusting DVD player settings

Audio Track Auto Select Mode

This setting gives priority to the audio track that contains the highest number of channels when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) are recorded. If PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG have the same number of channels, the built-in PlayStationTM2 selects PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio tracks in that order.

On Priority given

Off

Hints

• If you set "DTS" to "Off" in "Audio Digital Out" ( page 25), the DTS audio track is not played.

• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In this case, the audio track will be selected based on the DVD's order of priority.

No priority given

DVD Volume

You can set this option if the audio output level of the DVD is low. You can set this only when "Digital Out (Optical)" is set to "Off" in "Audio Digital Out" ( page 25).

+2 Turns up the volume (maximum)

+1 Turns up the volume

Standard

Normally select this option.

Caution

If you set this option to "+1" or "+2", the sound may become distorted. If this happens, change the setting to "Standard". Also note that if you set the volume too high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers.

Adjusting DVD player settings

Main menu

Displaying the main menu

From the main menu, you can access information and change various settings. You can also move to the following screens from the main menu. The main menu is displayed when you turn on the built-in PlayStationTM2 without a disc inserted.

• Browser screen ( page 27)

• System Configuration menu ( page 28)

• Version Information screen ( page 31)

1 Press PlayStation 2 POWER ON on the TV's remote.

The main menu is displayed. Note that it may take some time for the main menu to be displayed.

Using the Browser screen

You can do the following from the Browser screen:

• Copy or delete game data saved on a Memory Card

• Start a game

• Start playback of an audio CD

• Start playback of a DVD

1 Display the main menu ( page 27).

2 Using the directional buttons, select "Browser" and then

press button.

The Browser screen is displayed.

3 Insert a disc or Memory Card.

The icon for the inserted item is displayed on the Browser screen.

Main menu

Hint

If you press PlayStation 2 POWER ON on the TV's remote with a disc inserted, the main menu will not be displayed. To display the main menu, press the OPEN button on the built-in PlayStation POWER ON on the TV's remote.

TM2 front and remove the disc. Then press PlayStation 2

Displaying the main menu

4 Select an icon, and then press button.

• When you select the Memory Card icon, icons for data saved on the Memory Card are displayed. To copy or delete saved game data, see "Copying or deleting game data" ( page 11).

• If you select the icon for a PlayStation software disc, the game will start.

• When you select the icon for an audio CD, the tracks contained on the CD are displayed. See "Playing an audio CD" ( page 12).

• If you select the icon for a DVD, playback of the DVD will begin.

Hint

The message "There is no data" is displayed on the Browser screen when no Memory Card or disc is inserted in the built-in PlayStation

TM2 or PlayStationTM format

TM2.

Using the System Configuration menu

From the System Configuration menu, you can change settings for numerous options including language or time display, and audio or video output method.

1 Display the main menu ( page 27).

2 Using the directional buttons, select "System Configuration"

and then press button.

The System Configuration menu is displayed.

3 Select an item, and then press button.

The menu option becomes active and can be selected.

Using the System Configuration menu

4 Select the desired setting, and then press button.

For details, see the instructions for each menu item ( pages 29 to

30).

Hints

• The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below.

• Changes to each setting are saved and remain in effect even after you turn off or reset the built-in PlayStation

TM2.

Clock Adjustment

You can set the date and time. Use the directional buttons to set "Year", "Month", "Day", "Hour", "Minute" and "Second". The setting goes into effect when you press the button.

Optional settings

If you press the button at the "Clock Adjustment" screen, you can set options such as "Date Format" or "Time Format". Use the directional buttons and the button to make each setting.

Time Format Sets the system clock to either 12-hour or 24-hour

Date Format Sets the display order of year, month and day

Time Zone Sets the time zone

Daylight Savings Time Sets Standard or Daylight Savings (Summer Time).

clock display

Normally select "Standard".

Screen Size

You can set the display mode for the TV.

4:3

Full*

16:9

* "Full" display mode is compatible with the System Configuration menu, Browser

screen and audio CD screen.

Digital Out (Optical)

You can set whether to output the signal through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

On Select this option when you want to output signal

through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Off Select this option when you do not want to output

signal through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Main menu

Using the System Configuration menu

Remote Control

You can set this option when using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation

Gameplay Function On Select this option when operating PlayStationTM2 or

Gameplay Function Off Select this option when not operating PlayStation

TM2) (sold separately).

PlayStation Control.

or PlayStation Remote Control.

TM format software with the DVD Remote

TM2

TM format software with the DVD

Hint

The following limitations apply when the DVD Remote Control is set to "Gameplay Function On":

– Depending on the software, some remote control buttons may not work properly.

– The buttons of the DVD Remote Control will not work when two or more

buttons are pressed at the same time.

– Some software titles may stop operating properly when a controller is removed

from controller port 1. If this happens, set to "Gameplay Function Off".

Language

You can use this option to select the language displayed on the main menu, Browser screen, System Configuration menu, and Version Information screen.

German Displays messages in German

Italian Displays messages in Italian

Dutch Displays messages in Dutch

Portuguese Displays messages in Portuguese

English Displays messages in English

French Displays messages in French

Spanish Displays messages in Spanish

Using the System Configuration menu

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