Sony SCPH-50003 SS User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. You can play PlayStation®2 format CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, PlayStation® format CD-ROM discs, audio CDs, and DVD video and DVD-RW (VR mode) discs with this system. Before operating this console, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

1 (standby)/RESET button and 1 indicator

IR receiver

A (open) button and A indicator

Disc tray

Controller ports

USB connectors

L2 button, R2 button, L1 button, R1 button

Directional buttons

¢ , a , ✕ , s buttons

START button

SCPH-50003 SS

ANALOG mode button

SELECT button

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

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WARNING

Precautions

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the console 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. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Read carefully before operating your PlayStation®2

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 or playing video games, including DVD videos or games played on the PlayStation console. Players who have not had any seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition. Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation console if you have an epileptic condition or experience any of the following symptoms while watching TV programs or playing video games: altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/ or convulsions.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

Do not expose the console to cigarette smoke or dust

When setting up the console, avoid places subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue or dust build-up on internal components such as the lens, may cause the console to malfunction.

Disc handling

• Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight, or in high humidity.

• Store discs in their cases when they are not being used. Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without

This label is located on the protective housing of the CD/ DVD unit inside the enclosure.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact the appropriate PlayStation can be found within every PlayStation format software manual.

A limited number of PlayStation® format software titles may not play or play differently on the PlayStation computer entertainment system. This is primarily due to design variations in PlayStation further information on individual software titles, please contact the appropriate PlayStation helpline which can be found within every PlayStation and PlayStation®2 format software manual.

® customer service helpline which

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®2

® format software. For

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putting them in their cases can cause the discs to warp.

• Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges.

• Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.

• Do not write on the disc with a marker, etc.

• Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can

distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before use.

• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre outwards.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, commercially available cleaners not intended for CD use or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs since these can damage the disc.

Do not touch the console connectors

Do not touch the metal parts or insert foreign objects into the console connectors. To help protect the expansion bus connector within the EXPANSION BAY, keep the EXPANSION BAY cover in place on the console rear when the bay is not in use.

Do not place the console in an unusually hot location

Do not leave the console in a car with its windows closed (particularly in summer) as this may warp the exterior of the console or cause the console to malfunction.

Moisture condensation

If the console or the disc is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur, the console may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and do not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates. (This could take several hours.) If the console still does not operate properly, please contact the appropriate PlayStation can be found within every PlayStation format software manual.

® customer service helpline which

® and PlayStation®2

Do not subject the console to violent physical shock

Do not throw or drop the console or its accessories, and do not knock the console or its accessories against other objects. When carrying the console, do not subject it to any type of violent physical shock. This may damage the disc or cause the console to malfunction.

Avoid damaging the exterior of the console

Do not apply any solvents, and do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the surface of the console for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the plastic surface or cause the paint to peel off.

Cleaning the exterior of the console

When cleaning the exterior of the console, be sure to turn the power off with the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console and disconnect the AC power plug from the electrical socket.

• If the exterior of the console becomes dirty, soak a soft cloth in a mild detergent solution diluted with water, tightly squeeze the cloth to remove the excess liquid, wipe the affected area of the exterior and finish by wiping with a dry cloth.

• Do not use benzene or paint thinner to clean the exterior of the console since these may damage the surface or cause the paint to peel off. When using a chemically-treated dust cloth, follow the usage instructions supplied with it.

• Dust can accumulate in both the front and rear vents of the console. Check the vents from time to time and remove any accumulated dust with a handheld or low powered vacuum cleaner.

Never disassemble the console

• Use your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the PlayStation circuit configurations, is given.

• There are no user-serviceable components inside the PlayStation guarantee. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to (laser) radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

2 console, nor the analysis and use of its

2 console. Disassembling it will void the

Notes on safety when using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

• Stop using the console immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms while operating the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK doctor.

• The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK for use with the hands only. Do not bring it into close contact with your head, face or the bones of any other part of the body.

• The vibration function of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms. Note that some PlayStation software titles set the vibration function to “On” by default. In most cases, the vibration function can be set to “Off” in the options menu of the software. Do not play such titles using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK function to “Off”.

• Avoid prolonged use of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK intervals.

* These notes also apply to the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

®2). If the condition persists, consult a

®2) can aggravate injuries. Do not use

®2) unless you have set the vibration

®2). Take a break at about 30 minute

®).

2)*

®2) is intended

®2 and PlayStation® format

Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2

PlayStation®2 format

DVD-ROM

Disc logo

Disc colour

Contents

Disc size

“ ”, PlayStation®2 logo

and

designation

Silver

Audio CDs

Disc logo

Contents

Disc size

*1 When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, use an optional adaptor. *2 When playing an 8 cm DVD video or DVD-RW disc, always place the console in the horizontal position. *3 The terms “DVD” and “DVD video” are used to refer to DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs as well as DVD-RW discs

recorded in Video mode throughout this instruction manual.

Audio

12 cm 8 cm

DVD video systems and regional restrictions

•This console conforms to the PAL broadcast standard. You cannot play discs recorded for other broadcast standards (such as NTSC) on this console (unless the NTSC disc displays

ALL

the

label and an NTSC compatible TV is

used).

•Some DVD videos are marked with region numbers such as 2. The number contained within the symbol represents the region number of DVD players on which the disc can be played. DVD videos that do not bear this symbol, or that do not display the number 2 cannot be played on your console.

•DVDs with the this console. If you attempt to play any other DVDs, a message stating “This disc cannot be played due to regional restrictions.” will appear on the screen.

•Some DVDs that have no region code markings may still be subject to area restrictions and may not be playable on the console.

ALL

label can also be played on

PlayStation®2 format

CD-ROM

“ ”, PlayStation®2 logo

and

designation

Blue

Audio and video

12 cm

DVD videos

Audio and video

12 cm

The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are trademarks.

8 cm

Notes on the playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW discs*

•Some discs recorded using DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW devices may not be playable due to scratches, dirt, dust, fingerprints or problems encountered during recording, or due to the state of the disc when the recording was made. Only discs that have been finalized (a process that concludes recording) after recording are playable.

•Video recorded on CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible DVD-RW discs using the copy-once capability, will not play that section of video, and the message “Playback is restricted. Cannot play.” will be displayed. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD recording device. (CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble capability for recorded “copy-once” broadcast programs.)

* For details on each type of DVD media, refer to the

Glossary on pages 27-28 of this instruction manual.

PlayStation® format

CD-ROM

PlayStation® logo and

designation

Black

DVD-RW (VR mode)

Audio and video

12 cm

8 cm

Irregularly-shaped discs

Do not use irregularly-shaped CDs or DVDs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as they may cause the console to malfunction.

Note on playback operations of DVDs

This console plays DVD video as originally designed by the software producers. Some of the playback features of this console may not have been incorporated into the DVD video design. As a result, some playback features may not be available with certain DVD videos. Please refer to the instructions supplied with your DVD video for details.

Getting Started

Table of contents

Checking the package contents

Getting started

Connection

Game / Audio CD

WARNING

Precautions

Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2

Checking the package contents

Positioning the console

Connecting your PlayStation®2 to a TV set

Connecting digital audio equipment

Connecting other digital equipment

Using the main menu

Playing a game

Using Memory Cards

Playing an audio CD

2 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 10 12 12

Check that you have the following items:

• PlayStation

• Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) (2)

• Instruction manual (1)

If any items are missing, please contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manual.

2 console (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• AV Cable (integrated audio/video) (1)

• Euro-AV connector plug (1)

Positioning the console

DVD video

Additional

information

Playing a DVD video

Settings and adjustments for the DVD player

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary

GUARANTEE

14 18 25 27 27 28

You can position the console either horizontally or vertically. When positioning the console vertically, use the SCPH-10040 E/SCPH-10040 ESS Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately). When positioning the console horizontally, you can use the SCPH-10110 E Horizontal Stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).

Horizontal positioning

Vertical positioning

Notes

• Do not place the console in a position other than a horizontal or vertical one, as doing so may damage it. Do not change the position of the console while it is in

•

operation. Doing so may damage the disc or cause the console to malfunction.

The ” ” product family logo on the disc tray

The “ ” product family logo on the disc tray can be rotated to match the horizontal or vertical positioning of the console.

Logo adjustment

Connecting your PlayStation®2 t

o a TV set

You can connect the PlayStation®2 console to most TVs or VCRs using the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video) as described below. The console can also be connected to other types of TVs using specialized cables and adaptors, which are sold separately. For details, see the following sections:

•Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector (this page)

•Connecting to a TV with an aerial input (this page)

•Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV connector plug (page 6)

•Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV Cable (page 6)

•Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors (page 6)

The instructions in the above sections assume audio output through TV speakers.

Caution

For safety reasons, turn off the console and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet before making or adjusting connections.

Connecting to a TV with audio/video input

Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the TV using the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video). When connecting the cords, be sure to match the colour-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the equipment: yellow (video) to yellow, red (right audio) to red and white (left audio) to white.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details.

When connecting to a wide-screen TV (16:9 aspect ratio)

Set “Screen Size” in the System Configuration menu to “16:9.” For details on the System Configuration menu, see pages 8-9.

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 (sold separately).

Connecting to a VCR

Connect your PlayStation®2 console to your VCR using the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video) matching the plug colours to the jacks on the VCR. If your VCR is monaural, do not connect the red plug. However, when playing a DVD video, do not connect the console to a VCR. If you do, picture quality may be reduced. Connect the console directly to the TV.

After connecting

Set your TV and VCR adjustments appropriately. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

When playing a DVD video

VCR

Connect directly

PlayStation

console

Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector

Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the S VIDEO input connector on the TV using the SCPH-10060 E S VIDEO Cable (sold separately) for a higher quality picture than that using an AV Cable (integrated audio/video).

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode (such as “S VIDEO”).

To S VIDEO input

To audio input (left)

To audio input (right)

To AV MULTI OUT connector

Connection

To video input

To audio input (left)

To audio input (right)

EXPANSION BAY

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

AV Cable (integrated audio/video) AC power cord

AV MULTI OUT connector

~ AC IN connector

To the mains

MAIN POWER switch

Connecting to a TV with an aerial input

Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the aerial input on the TV using the SCPH-10072 B RFU Adaptor (sold separately). In this case, the sound is monaural.

After connecting

Tune your TV to frequency 36.

To aerial input

To AV MULTI OUT connector

Connecting your PlayStation®2 to a TV set (continued)

Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV connector plug

Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the Euro-AV connector (SCART) on the TV using the Euro-AV connector plug and AV Cable (integrated audio/video), making sure you match the colour-coded plugs of the AV Cable to the matching jacks of the connector plug.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input

To Euro-AV connector

To AV MULTI OUT connector

mode. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV Cable

You can improve picture quality by using the Euro-AV Cable SCPH-10142 (sold separately). Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the Euro-AV connector on the TV.

After connecting

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

Note

Euro-AV Cable supports the video output of PlayStation

Important!

When viewing DVD videos on your PlayStation®2, use another cable which supports PlayStation output, for example AV Cable (integrated audio/video), RFU Adaptor or S VIDEO Cable.

®2 and PlayStation® format software only.

®2 format video

To Euro-AV connector

To AV MULTI OUT connector

Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors

If your monitor or projector has component video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), connect your PlayStation®2 console using the SCPH-10100 E Component AV Cable (for PlayStation®) (sold separately). This will provide the best picture.

Before connecting

If you connect your PlayStation®2 console to a television using the Component AV Cable without first setting the “Component Video Out ” option under the System Configuration menu to “Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr,” the TV screen might not display properly. Before connecting your console with the Component AV Cable, first use the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video) and make sure that the

“Component Video Out” option is set to “Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr.”

Static image caution

Static, non-moving images, such as DVD menus, configuration displays or paused images may leave a faint image permanently on the TV screen if left on for extended periods of time. Projection TVs, except those of LCD screen types are more susceptible to this than other types of displays. Do not operate the console in such a manner that this could occur.

To audio input

Note about bouncing effect

Some TVs or monitors may experience a bouncing effect in their pictures when using the PlayStation There is nothing wrong with the PlayStation or the way it is manufactured. The problem technically lies within the television. If you encounter such a problem with your television/monitor, please contact the appropriate PlayStation which can be found within every PlayStation PlayStation

®2 format software manual.

To AV MULTI OUT connector

To component video input connectors

® customer service helpline

®2 console.

®2 console

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Connecting digital audio equipment

Connecting other digital equipment

This section explains how to connect your PlayStation®2 console to audio equipment with digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital optical (AC-3) output). Using digital receivers and amplifiers, you can enjoy features such as multi-channel sound and surround sound.

Connecting to a receiver or amplifier, “MD (Minidisc)” deck or “DAT (Digital Audio Tape)” deck with a digital connector

Use a commercially available optical digital cable (sold separately) and set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” in the System Configuration menu to “On” (the default setting). For details on the System Configuration menu, see page 8.

PlayStation

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

2 console rear

MAIN POWER

AC IN

AV MULTI OUT

Connected device

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

Notes

• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.

• You cannot directly make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG AUDIO format using an MD or a DAT deck.

Connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS*1, Dolby Digital*2 or MPEG decoder

By connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (sold separately), you can play back sound recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or MPEG AUDIO format to reproduce the effect of listening in a movie theatre or concert hall.

Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital cable (sold separately).

console

Optical digital cable (sold separately)

Speakers

PlayStation

Audio device with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder

Settings for the DVD player on your PlayStation

2 console

You may need to adjust settings for the DVD player depending on the device to be connected. For details on using the Setup display, see pages 20-24.

• When you connect an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder

Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and then set “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio Setup” display.

• When you connect an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder

Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and then set “Dolby Digital” to “On” in the “Audio Setup” display.

• When you connect an audio device with a built-in MPEG decoder

Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and then set “MPEG” to “On” in the “Audio Setup” display.

Note

Refer to the operating and setup instructions for the audio device to be connected.

*1 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Connecting a device using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface

The two USB connectors on the front of the console can be used to connect USB-compatible devices. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.

USB connectors

Note

Not all USB-compatible products work with the PlayStation appropriate USB-compatible product’s user manual for more information.

2 computer entertainment system. See the

Connection

Using the main menu

When you turn on the console for the first time you will be prompted to adjust basic language and time settings. These settings can be changed later through the System Configuration menu. For details, see “Using the System Configuration menu” (pages 8-9). After setup, the main menu is displayed whenever you turn on the console without a disc inserted.

You can move to the Browser screen or the System Configuration menu from the main menu.

Using the Browser screen

You can do the following operations using the Browser screen:

•Check/copy/delete game data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card

•Start PlayStation® or PlayStation®2 format software

•Play an audio CD

•Play a DVD video

Select “Browser” using the directional buttons and press the ✕ button. The Browser screen is displayed. The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), Memory Card or disc inserted in the console are displayed as icons.

Checking/copying/deleting data

You can copy data from one Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card to another or delete data you no longer wish to keep. You cannot, however, copy data of the PlayStation®2 format software to an SCPH-1020 EHI Memory Card. Insert the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card in advance.

Select the icon of the Memory Card

(8MB) (for PlayStation

2) or Memory Card where the data you want to check/copy/delete is saved,

and then press the

button.

2 Check/copy/delete data

according to the instructions on the screen.

Note

While copying or deleting data, do not remove the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation

®2) or Memory Card.

Using the System Configuration menu

Using the System Configuration menu, you can change or update your system settings for your PlayStation®2 console. Changes to these settings are saved and remain in effect even after you turn off the console. The default settings are underlined.

1 Select “System Configuration”

using the directional buttons and press the ✕ button.

The System Configuration menu is displayed.

2 Select the item you want using

the directional buttons and press the ✕ button.

x Clock Adjustment

Sets the clock.

1 Use the directional buttons to

set the day and then press the right directional button.

Use the same method to set the month, year, hour, minute and second. To return to the previous menu, press the left directional button.

2 Press the ✕ button to start the

clock.

Select optional settings for the clock

Select “Clock Adjustment” using the directional buttons and press the ¢ button. You can set the following optional items.

Time Format

•24 hour clock

•12 hour clock

Date Format

•DD/MM/YYYY

•YYYY/MM/DD

•MM/DD/YYYY

Time Zone

Select the appropriate time zone.

Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time)

Set this item to “Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time)” when the daylight savings time is in effect.

•Standard (Winter Time)

•Daylight Savings (Summer Time)

x Screen Size

Selects the display mode according to the TV to be connected.

•4:3 : Select this when you connect a standard TV to the console.

•Full : Select this when you connect a standard TV to the console. The black margins on the upper and lower portions of the screen are cut off.

•16:9 : Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV, or a TV that displays in wide mode to the console.

x DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Selects whether to output signal through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

•On : Select this when you connect with an optical digital cable (sold separately). Normally select this option.

•Off : Select this when you do not want sound signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

x Component Video Out

If your TV, monitor or projector has an RGB input connector or component video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) that conform to the output signals of the console, set this item. When connecting the console using the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video) or S VIDEO Cable (sold separately), you do not need to set this item.

•Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr : Select this when you connect the console to the component video input connectors on your TV.

•

RGB : Select this when you connect the console to the RGB input connector on your TV.

Note

You can output PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software in either RGB or Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr format. However, the PlayStation

®2 console has been designed to

override the “Component Video Out” setting in the System Configuration menu and output all DVD video software in Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr. The colour is disturbed when you set this item to “RGB” and play the DVD.

x Remote Control

Set this option when using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) which is sold separately.

• Gameplay Function On: Select this when operating PlayStation®2 or PlayStation format software using the DVD Remote Control.

• Gameplay Function Off: Select this when not operating PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® format software using the DVD Remote Control.

Notes

• When Remote Control is set to “Gameplay Function On”, some PlayStation software may stop operating normally when a controller is removed from controller port 1. Set to

“Gameplay Function Off” if this happens.

• Operation using the DVD Remote Control buttons may

not work in some cases. Also, the DVD Remote Control will not work when you press two or more buttons at the same time.

• Some unlicensed 3rd party peripherals may not work with “Gameplay Function” set to “On”. Note that the use of such peripherals is not recommended and will void your guarantee.

x Language

Selects the language for the on-screen display.

•English

•French

•Spanish

•German

•Italian

•Dutch

•Portuguese

®2 or PlayStation® format

Checking version information

You can check version information or settings of various features.

At the main menu, press the ¢ button. The Version Information screen is displayed. The default settings are underlined.

x Auto-diagnosis

The PlayStation®2 console automatically adjusts console settings for best possible disc playback. However, you can also manually start the auto-diagnosis feature whenever necessary.

Diagnosis

•Off

•On

1 Select “Console” using the

directional buttons and press the ¢ button.

2 Select “On” using the directional

buttons and press the ✕ button.

3 Insert a disc.

The console automatically starts the diagnosis.

Note

The diagnosis setting automatically returns to “Off” (default setting) when you press the 1/RESET button or start playing a PlayStation format disc or a DVD video disc.

x PlayStation® Driver

The PlayStation® Driver is a programme for loading PlayStation® format software.

Disc Speed

•Standard: Normally select this position.

•Fast: Loading time for a PlayStation® format

software disc can be shortened. Depending on the software, there may be no effect or the software may unexpectedly fail. In this case, select “Standard.”

Texture Mapping

•Standard: Normally select this position.

•Smooth: You can make the display smoother

when playing certain PlayStation® format software titles. Depending on the software, there may be no effect. In this case, select “Standard.”

® format disc, PlayStation®2

1 Select “PlayStation® Driver”

using the directional buttons and press the ¢ button.

2 Select the item you want using

the directional buttons and press the ✕ button.

Note

Adjusted settings automatically return to “Standard” (default setting) when you press the 1/RESET button or turn off the console.

x Clearing the Progressive setting

You can clear the DVD player’s Progressive setting.

Clear Progressive Setting

• No

• Yes

1 Use the directional buttons to

select “DVD Player”, and press the ¢ button.

2 Press the ✕ button. 3 Use the directional buttons to

select “Yes” and press the ✕ button.

The Progressive setting is not cleared immediately after “Yes” is selected. The setting will only be cleared when the DVD video starts playback.

4 Press the a button to return to

the main menu. Then use the directional buttons to select “Browser”, and press the ✕ button.

5 Use the directional buttons to

select the DVD video icon, and press the ✕ button.

The DVD player’s progressive setting is cleared, and playback begins.

Notes

• This setting can be cleared only when “Progressive” is set to “On”. When “Progressive” is set to “Off”, the Options menu under DVD Player is not displayed.

• For details on setting “Progressive” to “On”, see “Progressive” under “Settings and adjustments for the DVD player” on page 22.

• The Progressive setting is not cleared if any of the

following occur before step 5 is completed: – The console enters standby mode after the

1 (standby)/RESET button has been pressed.

– The console is turned off using the MAIN POWER

switch on the console rear.

Connection

Playing a game

Starting a game

1 Turn on the console using the

MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.

The 1 (standby) indicator on the console front lights up in red to indicate that the console is now in standby mode.

2 Press the 1 (standby)/RESET

button.

The 1 indicator turns green and the start-up screen is displayed.

3 Plug the Analog Controller

(DUALSHOCK port of the console.

®2) into a controller

4 Press the A (open) button.

The disc tray opens.

5 Place a disc on the disc tray with

the label side facing up (data side down).

6 Press the A button.

The disc tray closes. Screen 2 or 3 is displayed and the game is ready to begin.

Note

Set the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) to the appropriate mode for the software (see “Mode switching and the mode indicator” on page 11). Refer to the appropriate software manual for details.

Screens that appear at start-up

When turning on the console without first inserting a disc

Screen 1 is displayed.

•When you insert a PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® format disc after screen 1 has appeared, screen 2 or 3 is displayed and you can start the game.

•You can move to the Browser screen or the System Configuration menu from screen 1. (For details, see “Using the main menu” on pages 8-9.)

When turning on the console with a disc already inserted

Depending on the type of disc inserted, screen 2, 3 or 4 is displayed. If screen 4 is displayed, it is possible that the inserted disc is not a PlayStation® or PlayStation®2 format disc. Check the disc type (page 3).

1 No disc is inserted (main menu).

PlayStation® format CD-ROM is inserted.

4 A disc that cannot be played with the

PlayStation

2 console is inserted.

Ending a game

1 Press the A (open) button.

The disc tray opens.

2 Remove the disc.

4,6

Restarting a game

Press the 1/RESET button. (Be sure not to hold the button down for any length of time, as this will put the console in standby mode.) Do not accidentally press the 1/RESET button while playing a game, or the game will restart.

2 PlayStation

CD-ROM is inserted.

2 format DVD-ROM /

3 Press the A button.

The disc tray closes.

4 Press and hold down the 1/RESET

button for more than three seconds.

The 1 indicator turns red and the console enters standby mode.

1,3

When not intending to play a game for an extended period of time

Turn the power off at the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear, and disconnect the power plug from the electrical socket.

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