Sony SCPH-102 A Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation® (PS one®)
video game console.

You can enjoy playing PlayStation® format CD­ROM discs with both the

[PAL]

designation, and audio CDs with this unit.
Before using the unit, please read this instruction
manual and retain it for future reference.

PlayStation® logo and

3-066-615-12(1)

Connector section

1/u (on/standby)/RESET
button and 1/u indicator

Disc cover

§ (open) button

MEMORY CARD slots

Controller ports

L2 button, R2 button,
L1 button, R1 button

Directional buttons
¢ button, ® button,

✕ button, π button

SCPH-102 A

© 2000 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

START button

ANALOG mode button

SELECT button

Left analog stick, right analog
stick, L3 button, R3 button

2

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place a container filled
with liquids on top of the
console.

To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.

Caution

The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard.

Read before operating
your PS one® console

A few people may experience
epileptic seizures when viewing
flashing lights or patterns in our
daily environment. These persons
may experience seizures while
watching TV pictures or playing
video games. Even players who
have never had any seizures may
nonetheless have an undetected
epileptic condition.
Consult your doctor before playing
video games if you have an
epileptic condition or should you

experience any of the following
symptoms during play: altered
vision, muscle twitching, other
involuntary movements, loss of
awareness of your surroundings,
mental confusion, and/or
convulsions.

Use the supplied AC adaptor only. If
you use other types, it may cause fire,
electrical shocks or a malfunction.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
bottom of the PS one

® console.

Precautions

Your PS one® console is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

About the nameplate

The nameplate is located on the bottom of
the PS one

® console.

Notice

If this unit is affected by static electricity or
burst-noise, it may not work correctly.

WARNING

USING THE PS one® CONSOLE IN A
MOVING VEHICLE COULD DISTRACT
THE DRIVER. IT IS DANGEROUS AND
MAY BE ILLEGAL TO USE A SCREEN
WHICH IS NOT SECURELY MOUNTED
OR IS WITHIN THE DRIVER’S VIEW OR
WHERE THE DRIVER CAN SEE
REFLECTIONS OF IT. DO NOT USE THE

® CONSOLE IN THE FRONT SEAT

PS one
OF A MOVING VEHICLE.

If the PS one
vehicle, the user should ask the driver’s
permission and follow the driver’s
instructions. Many games include loud or
sudden noises that can be distracting, and
it may be necessary to operate at a reduced
volume, with the volume turned off or by
using headphones. If used loose in a
moving vehicle the PS one
any loose object, could cause injury to the
user, the driver and other passengers in
accidents or as a result of sudden braking.
It is unsafe to leave children
unaccompanied in a car, whether playing
with the PS one

PLEASE KEEP THIS WARNING
AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE.

® console is used in a moving

® console, like

® console or not.

Table of contents

2 WARNING

Unpacking

3

3 Unpacking
4 Precautions

5 Connecting your PS one®

console to a TV set

6 Playing a game
8 Using the Analog Controller

(DUALSHOCK®)

10 Using the Memory Card
12 Playing an audio CD
15 Enjoying SoundScope

17 Troubleshooting
20 GUARANTEE

Check that you have the following items:

• PS one

• AV Cable

® console

(integrated audio/video)

• Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK

• AC Adaptor

®)

21 Specifications

4

Precautions

On safety

• The laser beam emitted from the lens of
PS one®

your
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble
the casing. Servicing should be carried
out by qualified personnel only.

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall

into your PS one
immediately and have it checked by
qualified personnel before any
further use.

• Disconnect your

the mains if you do not intend to use it
for any length of time. When doing
this, grasp the adaptor and pull it
from the wall socket. Never pull the
cord itself.

console is harmful to the

® console, unplug it

PS one®

console from

For your health

• Be sure to take a break of about 15

minutes during every hour of play.

• Do not play a game when you are

very tired or short of sleep.

• Play in a well lit room, sitting as far

from the screen as the cord will allow.

On operation

• Operate your PS one® console only

on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

• Do not cover your PS one

during use as heat may build up
internally.

• Avoid rough handling or knocks and

do not put any heavy objects on your

® console. This could damage

PS one
the console or the disc.

• Do not leave your PS one® console

near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight (operating

® console

temperature: 5˚C - 35˚C), excessive dust
or sand, moisture, liquid, on an uneven
surface, or in a car with its windows
closed.

If your

PS one®

•

interference to radio or television
receptions, turn it off or move it away
from the radio or television.

• Do not touch the lens inside the disc
cover. To protect the lens from dust,
keep the disc cover closed except when
inserting or removing a disc. If the lens
is not clean, your PS one
not operate properly.

• The SCPH-1040 Link Cable cannot be
used with this unit.

• The method for resetting the
PS one
the PlayStation
(SCPH-1002 A, SCPH-5502 A,
SCPH-5552 A, SCPH-7002 A,
SCPH-7502 A, SCPH-9002 A). For
more information, see “Restarting a
game” on page 7.

• Avoid prolonged physical contact
with the PS one
adaptor. This may cause low

temperature burns.

console causes

® console may

® console is different to that for

® console

® console or AC

About the discs

• You can use two kinds of discs with
your PS one
with both PlayStation
designation, and audio CD discs.

• Some discs sold in foreign countries
cannot be used with this unit.

® console : CD-ROM discs

® logo and [PAL]

On handling discs

• Do not leave the discs near heat
sources or in direct sunlight or
excessive moisture.

• Store the discs in their cases when
they’re not in use.

• When handling the discs, do not touch
the surface. Hold them by the edge.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.
Do not write on the discs with a marker, etc.

•

On condensation

If your

PS one® console
from a cold to a warm location, or is placed
in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside. Should this
occur, your
operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc for several hours until the moisture
evaporates. If your
does not operate properly, call the
appropriate
helpline which can be found:

– on the customer registration card;
– within every

PS one® console

PlayStation®

software manual.

is brought directly

PS one® console

PlayStation®

may not

still

customer service

format

Do not connect your PS one®
console to a projection TV

Do not connect your PS one® console to
a projection TV. Permanent damage
may result unless it has an LCD screen.

Never analyse, examine or
remodel your PS one

Use your PS one® console according to
this instruction manual. Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. expressly
prohibits the analysis or remodelling of
the PS one
the analysis, use of its circuit
configurations without express written
permission of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.

® console, and also prohibits

® console

Connecting your PS one® console to a TV set

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the customers in Australia and New Zealand

A small number of television sets or monitors may display a bouncing or
other incorrect screen effect when connected to the PS one® console. Any
applicable warranties offered by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe may
be limited or disclaimed in such particular cases. Should you experience any
difficulties with your PS one® console, please contact the appropriate
PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found:

– on the customer registration card;
– within every PlayStation® format software manual.

Connecting to a TV with audio/video inputs

Connect your PS one® console to the TV using the supplied AV cable
(integrated audio/video), making sure you match the colours on the plugs
and terminals.
If your TV is monaural, do not connect the red plug. If you want to hear
both left and right sounds from a monaural TV, use a commercially
available dual-phono to single-phono (stereo to monaural) type audio
cable.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV.)

5

6

Playing a game

When you close the disc cover, push here firmly until it clicks.

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1

Press § (open) button.

The disc cover opens.

Insert a disc in the disc holder with the label side up.

2

Close the disc cover.

3

When you close the disc cover, close it firmly until it clicks.

4

Press 1/u (on/standby)/RESET button.

The 1/u (on/standby) indicator lights up.
After the start-up screen, screen 1 appears and the game begins.

Set the supplied Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) to the appropriate
mode for the software (see page 8).

Tips

• When you end a game, press § button, remove a disc and press 1/u/RESET button to

turn off the PS one

• If you turn on your PS one

gives you access to the audio CD control screen and the Memory Cards activity screen,
described later on in this instruction manual. If you insert a CD-ROM disc of the
PlayStation

• If the screen 3 appears, the inserted disc might be of a different format. Check if it has

both the PlayStation® logo and [PAL] designation on it. A damaged or dirty disc would
also produce this screen.

See ”Troubleshooting“ on page 17.

Notes

• When inserting a disc, push the disc gently but firmly until it sits snugly on the central

spindle.

MWARNING

Before removing a disc, press the § button and make sure that the disc completely stops.
Never touch the disc while it is spinning. Otherwise, you may hurt yourself or damage the
disc or your PS one

® console.

® console without first inserting a disc, screen 2 appears. It

® format while screen 2 is on, the game will start automatically.

® console.

7

A Restarting a game

1/u/RESET button

Press 1/u (on/standby)/RESET button twice.
Be careful not to accidentally press 1/u/RESET button twice while playing
the game, or the game will end.

B Removing a disc

When you close
the disc cover,
push here firmly
until it clicks.

§ button

Press § (open) button.
While pressing the central spindle gently, pick up the disc holding it by the
edge.
When you close the disc cover, close it firmly until it clicks.

C Screens that appear after

start-up screen

When you turn on your PS one® console, one of the following screens will
appear:

1 A CD-ROM with both PlayStation®

logo and [PAL] designation is
inserted.

2 No disc is inserted.

3 A disc that cannot be played with

the PS one® console is inserted.

8

Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®)

B Digital mode (indicator: off)

A

Mode switching and mode indicator

ANALOG mode button

Mode indicator

This Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) can be switched between two
modes by pressing the ANALOG mode button.
Each time the ANALOG mode button is pressed, the mode changes as
follows:

Digital mode (indicator: off)

µ

Analog mode (indicator: red)

Note

After checking the “ ” icons on the software, switch to the
appropriate mode for use.
Note however, that some software makes this adjustment automatically. In such cases, the
ANALOG mode button is overridden by the software. For details, refer to the software
manual.

You can use this
the SCPH-1080 E Controller.

SELECT button

L2 button

L1 button

Directional
buttons

ANALOG mode
button

Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®)

in the same manner as

START button

R2 button

R1 button

¢ button

® button

✕ button

π button

Mode indicator: off