Sony SCPH-90001 User's Guide

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SCPH-90001

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About the PlayStation®2 console documentation

The PlayStation

• Quick Reference / Safety and Support

A manual that is included in the package with the console. It contains information on setting up and performing basic operations on the console, as well as safety and troubleshooting information.

• User's Guide (this document)

This document (in PDF format) is accessed from a PC through the Internet and contains information on performing advanced operations on the console, technical specifications and other information. You can download this document from the support page on the Sony Computer Entertainment Web site (http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PS2).

®2 console documentation includes the following:

Table of contents

Preparation

Getting started................................................................................3

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

Connecting to a TV........................................................................4

Connecting digital audio equipment .............................................. 6

Connecting the controller...............................................................6

Connecting the AC power cord......................................................7

Turning the console on and off ......................................................8

Games

Playing a game...............................................................................9

Using memory cards.................................................................... 12

DVDs

Watching a DVD..........................................................................16

Using the playback modes............................................................20

Adjusting DVD player settings ....................................................22

Main menu

Displaying the main menu............................................................29

Using the Browser screen.............................................................29

Using the System Configuration menu ........................................30

Using the Version Information screen..........................................33

Networking

Networking...................................................................................36

Additional information

Specifications ...............................................................................39

Audio CDs

Table of contents

Playing an audio CD....................................................................14

Preparation

Getting started

Positioning the console

Set the console in a horizontal position only.

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Part names

PlayStation®2 console front

Disc cover

A (open) button

MEMORY CARD slot 2

]/1 (on/standby) indicator

]/1 (on/standby)/RESET button

Preparation

Caution

Do not place the console in locations where it may be exposed to magnetic fields, such as those produced by magnets or loudspeakers.

MEMORY CARD slot 1

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Controller port 1

Controller port 2

Hint

You can connect various USB devices to the PlayStation®2 console, but not all are compatible. Refer to the instructions supplied with the USB device for more information.

IR receiver

USB connector

Getting started

PlayStation®2 console rear

NETWORK connector

Rear vent

~AC IN connector

Connecting to a TV

Before connecting

• Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.

• Check that the TV is turned off.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

Hint

For part names of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2), see "Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK

Connecting to a TV

®2)" ( page 11).

AV MULTI OUT connector

Connecting to a TV using the supplied AV cable

Connect the console to the TV as shown below.

Console rear

Audio and video inputs of the TV

L-AUDIO-RVIDEO

White RedYellow

Do not use when connecting to a monaural TV.

AV cable

To the AV MULTI OUT connector

Caution

If you display a still im age on a plasma or projection* TV screen for an extended period of time, "ghosting" may occur. This is a characteristic of these types of TVs. Static, non-moving images, such as console setting menus, DVD menus or paused images, may leave a faint image permanently on the TV screen if left on for an extended time. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details.

* Except those of LCD screen types

Hint

When playing a DVD, connect the console to the TV directly. If the video signal from the console is coming through a VCR to the TV, copy protection on some DVDs may affect picture quality.

When using a cable other than the supplied AV cable

Picture quality varies depending on the type of cable used. Use the information below to determine the best connection method.

If you use a cable other than the supplied AV cable, refer to the instructions supplied with the cable.

TV Cable type

A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO cable (SCPH-10480 U)

A TV without video inputs RFU adaptor (SCPH-10071)

A TV with component video input connectors

Component AV cable (SCPH-10490 U)

Picture quality scale

x RFU adaptor x AV cable (supplied) x S VIDEO cable x Component AV cable

This scale is intended only as a reference. Depending on the product or condition of your TV, the picture quality may be different.

High quality

Hints

• To use progressive scan, you must have a TV and software that support prog ressive scan (480p) and you must connect using the appropriate type of cable*. You must also check that the console settings are correct. For details, see "Progressive" in "Setting TV display options" ( page 24). * The component AV cable (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan.

• This product is compatible for use with component video inputs (Y C but cannot be used with input s in HDTV format (Y P supplied with your TV for details.

• For TV connection methods not listed in this manual, contact SCEA Consumer Services via our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com or call 1-800-345-

7669.

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Preparation

Connecting to a TV

Connecting digital audio

MEMORY CARD

equipment

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

Console rear

Connected device

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

Connecting the controller

1 Insert the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller

port of the console.

Console front

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Analog controller (DUALSHOCK

®2)

Commercially available optical digital cable

Hints

• If you connect the console to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may affect the audio output of some PlayStation no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the supplied AV cable and connect it to the console's AV MULTI OUT connector. Do not use an optical digital cable.

• After connect ing digital audio equipment, set "Digital Out (Optical)" to "On " in the System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" ( page 31).

Connecting digital audio equipment

Hint

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

®2 format software with the result that

Connecting the AC power cord

Warnings

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

• Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections.

1 Connect the AC power cord to the ~ AC IN connector on the

console rear.

Console rear

~AC IN connector

2 Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.

Console rear

AC power cord

To the electrical outlet

The =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console front will light up in red to indicate that the console is in standby mode.

]/1 indicator

Console front

Preparation

AC power cord

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Connecting the AC power cord

Turning the console on and off

Before turning on the console

Do not turn on the console until you have finished these steps. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details.

• Turn on the TV.

• Change your TV setting to display output from the line to which the console is connected.

Turning on the console

1 Check that the =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console

front is lit up in red.

2 Press the =/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the console

front.

The =/1 indicator on the console front will turn green and output from the console will be displayed on the TV.

=/1/RESET button

Console front

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

=/1 indicator

Hints

• The first time you turn on the console after purchase, screens for setting "Language", "Time Zone" and "Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time)" will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.

• If you connect the console to a wide screen TV, set "Screen Size" in the System Configuration menu ( page 31).

Turning off the console

1 Press and hold the =/1/RESET button on the console front for

at least one second.

The =/1 indicator will turn red to indicate that the console has entered standby mode.

=/1/RESET button

Console front

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Warning

The power is not completely turned off when the console is in standby mode. If you do not plan to use the console for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet.

=/1 indicator

Turning the console on and off

Games

Playing a game

Disc cover

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

=/1/RESET buttonA (open) button

Before playing a game Starting a game

Place the disc in the console with the label side facing up.

Place the disc so that all three tabs are above the disc's surface.

Games

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

• "Precautions" in the Quick Reference / Safety and Support manual (page2)

• "Connecting to a TV" ( page 4)

• "Connecting the controller" ( page 6)

• "Connecting the AC power cord" ( page 7)

Hint

To play online games, you first need to connect to and set up a network. See "Connecting to a network" ( page 36) for details.

1 Turn on the console ( page 8).

The main menu is displayed ( page 29).

2 Press the A (open) button on the console front.

The disc cover opens.

3 Place the disc in the console.

Set the disc in the disc holder with the label side facing up.

Playing a game

4 Close the disc cover.

After the disc cover is closed, the game will start.

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Hints

• You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 29).

• If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, the game will start automatically.

2 Remove the disc.

Hold down the black center part of the disc holder, and then lift the disc by the edges.

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Press the black center part of the disc holder.

Playing a game

To reset a game

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

Ending a game

Caution

When removing a disc, check that the disc has stopped completely . Do not touch the disc if it is spinning, as doing so may cause injury, damage to the disc or console malfunction.

1 Press the A button on the console front.

3 Close the disc cover. 4 Press the =/1/RESET button.

The main menu is displayed ( page 29).

Changing game discs

1 Open the disc cover and remove the disc.

When removing a disc, hold down the black center part of the disc holder and then lift the disc by the edges.

2 Insert a new disc. 3 Close the disc cover and reset the console.

The new game will start.

Hint

You do not need to turn off the console when changing games.

Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is equipped with a pressuresensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.

Part names

SELECT button

L2 button

L1 button

Directional buttons

Right analog stick/ R3 button*

Mode indicator ANALOG mode button

* The left and right analog sticks, or the L3 and R3 buttons, function only in analog

mode (indicator: red).

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

Left analog stick/ L3 button*

Hint

Before using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK rotate the left and right 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 console turned on,

START button R2 button

R1 button

button

button button

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.

When using in analog mode

• When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, the left and right analog sticks/L3 and R3 buttons are active and all buttons except SELECT, START, L3 and R3 have pressure-sensitive button function.

• When playing a PlayStation

® format software title, the left and right

analog sticks are active.

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.

Games

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

Hints

• Before using the vibration function, read "Notes on safety when using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK manual ( page 2).

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

• When the analog controller (DUALSHOCK off or unplug the controller from the console. The vibration may cause the controller to unexpectedly move or fall.

®2)" in the Quick Reference / Safety and Support

®2) is not being used, turn the console

About using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 U)

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

®2 console, but the functions of the buttons in analog mode

®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 10020 U)

Memory card (SCPH-1020 U)* * This product is no

®2) (SCPH-

longer manufactured.

PlayStation software

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

®2 format

® format

Approx. 8 MB

15 memory blocks (approx. 120 KB)

Using memory cards

Inserting a memory card

MEMORY CARD

Insert the memory card into a memory card slot on the console front.

Console front

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

3 Select "Copy" or "Delete", and then press the button.

When copying game data, check that two memory cards are inserted in the console. If you have selected "Delete", skip to step 5.

4 Select the destination, and then press the button. 5 Select "Yes", and then press the button.

While copying or deleting data, do not remove the memory cards.

6 When copying or deleting is completed, press the button.

Games

Hint

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

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.

Copying or deleting game data

1 At the Browser screen ( page 29), use the directional

buttons to select the icon for the memory card you want to use for copying or deleting data and then press the button.

2 Select the icon for the data you want to copy or delete, and

then press the button.

Hints

• To view information about a game data item, select the icon for the data and then press the button to check the details.

• Compatibility between software and memory cards: – You cannot save or copy PlayStation

(SCPH-1020 U).

– You cannot save PlayStation

PlayStation memory card (SCPH-1020 U) to a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation storage purposes. Note that such game data cannot be loaded directly from a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation

®2). You can, however, copy PlayStation® format game data from a

®2 format software to a memory card

® format game data to a memory card (8MB) (for

®2) for

®2).

Using memory cards

Audio CDs

Operating the CD player during playback

Playing an audio CD

Playing a CD

1 Turn on the console and insert the disc ( page 9).

Follow steps 1 to 4 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 console after inserting a disc, the track numbers are displayed automatically.

• You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 29).

Caution

To play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, you must connect a device with a DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector ( page 6). Note that an extremely loud noise may be emitted if the device does not have a DTS decoder or if it is connected to the AV MULTI OUT connector.

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 PlayStation®2) (sold separately).

Playing an audio CD

Ending audio CD playback

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

button.

Playback stops. Press the A (open) button on the console front to remove the disc.

Playing in various modes

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

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 29), use the directional

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

The Play Options screen is displayed.

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.

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.

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

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

button.

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 the features available on a DVD, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD.

• In rare instances, certain DVDs may not operate properly with the PlayStation console. This is primarily due to variations in the manufacturing process or software encoding of the DVD-Video software. If you experience problems, try restarting your DVD. If problems persist, call the publisher of the DVD or contact SCEA Consumer Services via our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com or call 1-800-345-7669.

®2) (sold separately)

®2)

®2

1 Start playback of the DVD ( page 18). 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 18)

Displays and changes options for language, picture quality, Parental Control level, audio, etc. ( page 22)

Displays the current title or chapter number, the elapsed time, etc. ( page 19)

Displays the direct button functions of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK

Used to enter the number of a chapter you want to play ( page 18)

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

Fast reverses/forwards playback ( page 19)

Changes to playback/reverse playback in slow-motion

®2)

Icon Function

N X x

Play Starts playback

Pause Pauses playback

Stop Stops playback ( page 18)

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 21)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a random order ( page 21)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a programmed sequence ( page 20)

Selects repeated playback of all the titles on the disc, or one title or one chapter ( page 21)

For DVD-RW discs (VR mode), selects Original or Play List content to play ( page 20)

Clears selected numbers or playback modes ( page 22)

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 console and insert a disc ( page 9).

Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Starting a game". Playback begins.

Hints

• If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, playback will begin automatically.

• You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 29).

Ending DVD playback x

1 During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 16)

and then press the button.

Playback stops. Press the A (open) button on the console 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 16)

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.

To clear Resume Play

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

Selecting a scene by chapter number

1 During playback, select the desired chapter number in the

Control Panel ( page 16) 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 16) 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

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 16) 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 for 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 16) 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 16) 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 18) 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 20)

• Shuffle Play ( page 21)

• Repeat Play ( page 21)

• A-B Repeat ( page 21)

The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel ( page 16) 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 PlayStation

®2 console plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software.

Program Play

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

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 16) and then press the button.

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

If no programs 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 16), 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 16), 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 16) 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 16), and then

press the button.

A message stating, "Play mode contents cleared", is displayed and the console returns to normal playback.

Hint

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

You can change the initial settings, adjust the picture and sound and set various other output options using the Setup display. You can also select a language for subtitles and menus, restrict playback by children and set other options.

Hints

• Some DVDs do not support all settings. The PlayStation®2 console 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 18) 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 16), 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 23 to 28).

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 of the connected TV.

16:9 Select this option when using a widescreen TV or a standard

TV with special 16:9/widescreen functionality.

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

4:3 PAN SCAN Select this option when using a standard TV. This setting

Hint

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

Select this option when using a standard TV. This setting displays a wide picture with margins on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

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

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.

Off

DNR1 Increases picture quality

DNR2 Increases picture quality (maximum)

DNR is not used.

Hints

• "DNR2" is more effective for reducing image roughness than "DNR1", 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 "Progressive " to "On", "DNR" is automatically turned off and c annot 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.

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. This feature is available only if your TV, AV cable* and software support progressive scan (480p).

* The component AV cable (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan.

On Select this option when the console is connected to a TV that supports

Off

progressive scan (480p).

Select this option when the console is connected to a standard TV.

Hints

• If picture quality is reduced or no image is displayed, set "Progressive" to "Off" when the console is connected to a TV without the necessary equipment. If you accidentally set this option to "On" for such a TV, picture quality may be reduced or the picture may not be displayed. To clear the setting, follow these steps:

Check that you have a DVD in the console.

Press the _/1/RESET button on the console front.

Then press and hold down the START button of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK The "Progressive" setting is returned to "Off", allowing the DVD-Video to be displayed as normal. You can also cancel this setting using the "Clear Progressive Setting" ( page 34) option in the Version Information screen.

• 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 23) is automatically set to "16:9".

• DVD-RW disc (VR mode) content can only be vi ewed in standa rd interlace format. The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content.

®2) in controller port 1 until the DVD picture is displayed.

Adjusting DVD player settings

Setting viewer options

In "Custom Setup" you can set a Parental Control level and adjust other playback features.

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.

Pause mode

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

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

select this position.

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 console.

Hint

Settings are saved when you do any of the following:

– Stop playback (including stopping Resume Play) – Open the disc cover

Setting Parental Control

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.

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

The list of region options is displayed.

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

then press the button.

The default region is "USA". If you select "Other", see "Region code list" ( page 26).

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.

The lower the value, the stricter the restriction.

To clear Parental Control

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

DVDs

Adjusting DVD player settings

Region code list

To enter a Parental Control region code, select "Other" in step 4 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 25). 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.

Region Code Region Code

Austria AT Malaysia MY

Belgium BE Netherlands NL

Canada CA Norway NO

China CN Philippines PH

Denmark DK Russia RU

Finland FI Singapore SG

France FR Spain ES

Germany DE Sweden SE

Hong Kong HK Switzerland CH

Indonesia ID Taiwan TW

Italy IT Thailand TH

Japan JP United Kingdom GB

Korea KR

Hint

The default region is "USA".

Changing your password

In step 2 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 25), 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.

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

1 Start playback of the DVD ( page 18).

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, see the Quick Reference / Safety and Support manual (page2).

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

Adjusting DVD player settings

• Some DVDs with the Parental Control feature do not allow use of playback modes ( pages 20 to 22).

Dolby Digital

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

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 console is connected to an audio device without a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" 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.

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

through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Settings for "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" 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" and "DTS" are not displayed.

On Select this option when the console is connected to an audio device

Off

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Select this option when the console 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 console is connected to an audio device

Off

with a built-in DTS decoder.

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

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 or DTS) are recorded. If PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS have the same number of channels, the console selects PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS audio tracks in that order.

On Priority given

Off

No priority given

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Adjusting DVD player settings

Hints

• If you set "DTS" to "Off" in "Audio Digital Out" ( page 27), 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.

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 27).

+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 console without a disc inserted.

• Browser screen ( page 29)

• System Configuration menu ( page 30)

• Version Information screen ( page 33)

1 Turn on the console ( page 8).

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 29). 2 Using the directional buttons, select "Browser" and then

press the button.

The Browser screen is displayed.

3 Insert a disc or memory card.

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

Main menu

Hint

If you turn on the console with a disc inserted, the main menu will not be displayed. To display the main menu, press the A button on the console front and remove the disc. Then press the _/1/RESET button to reset the console.

Displaying the main menu

4 Select an icon, and then press the button.

• When you select the memory card icon, icons for data saved on the memory card are displayed. To copy or delete game save data, see "Copying or deleting game data" ( page 13).

• 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 14).

• 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 console.

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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 29). 2 Using the directional buttons, select "System Configuration"

and then press the button.

The System Configuration menu is displayed.

3 Select an item, and then press the button.

The menu option becomes active and can be selected.

Using the System Configuration menu

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

For details, see the instructions for each menu item ( pages 31 to

32).

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