Sony SCPH-90002, SCPH-90003, PlayStation 2 User Manual

Quick Reference

SCPH-90002 SCPH-90003

Before using this product, carefully read the supplied documentation and retain it for future reference.

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Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC60825-1: 2001.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet).

Place the console at least 10 cm (4 in) away from walls or surrounding objects. Placing the console close to walls or other objects can cause it to overheat.

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 have an undetected epileptic condition. Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation following symptoms while watching TV programmes or playing video games: altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/or convulsions.

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Software title compatibility

Some PlayStation® or PlayStation®2 format software titles may perform differently on this console than they do on previous PlayStation may not perform properly on this console. For more information, visit our Web site at www.playstation.com

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NOTICE FOR 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 or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach th e fuse cover after you ch ange the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service help line which can be found within every PlayStation PlayStation

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The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., 2-6-21 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo, 107-0062 Japan. The Authorised

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Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP.

Precautions

Safety

This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:

• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

• Stop use and unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner or produces unusual sounds or smells.

• Never connect cables other than those specified in this manual to the network connector.

• Contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation device does not operate properly.

Use and handling

• When operating the unit, play in a well-lit room and keep a safe distance from the TV screen.

• Avoid prolonged use of the console. To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

• Stop using the console immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. – Lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness – Tired, uncomfortable or aching hands or arms – Tired, dry or aching eyes

• Do not use the console near water.

• Do not place the console and connected accessories on the floor or in a place where they may cause persons walking by to trip or stumble.

• Do not place the console or accessories on surfaces that are unstable, tilted or subject to vibration.

• Do not expose the console or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight (use in an environment where temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C/ 41°F to 95°F).

• Do not place the console in locations of poor ventilation such as small, enclosed areas, directly against a wall or on a thick carpet or bedding.

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• Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam.

• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the console.

• Do not put any objects on the console.

• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the console or accessories.

• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the console vents. Remove the dust with a low-powered vacuum cleaner.

• Set the console in a vertical or horizontal position only. When placing in the vertical position, use the vertical stand (for PlayStation separately) that is compatible with this console. Also, do not change the position while the console is turned on.

• Do not leave a disc in the console when moving or changing the position of the console.

• Do not touch a disc while it is spinning.

• Do not close the disc cover in a way that could pinch your hand or fingers.

• Adjust the settings of the DVD player according to the instructions provided before playing a DVD.

• Keep the console and accessories, including cable ties and fasteners, out of the reach of small children.

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AC power cord use

• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.

• Do not touch the console or connected accessories during an electrical storm.

• Do not touch the console for extended periods of time while the console is turned on as extended contact may cause low-temperature burns.

• To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC power cord. If damaged, stop use immediately and contact the appropriate PlayStation helpline which can be found within every PlayStation software manual.

• Do not use a power cord other than the supplied AC power cord.

• Check that there is no dust or lint on the mains power plug before inserting into an electrical outlet. If the plug becomes dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before connecting.

• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the connectors on the console. Before connecting or plugging in cords or cables, also check that there is no dust or foreign matter on the connectors of the cords or cables, or in or on the socket of the wall outlet. Dust or other matter on the connectors can result in fire

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or electrical shock.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or moving the console, or when you do not intend to use the console for an extended period of time. When disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the plug and pull straight out of the electrical socket. Never pull by the cord and do not pull out at an angle.

• Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or inverter.

• Store discs in their cases when not in use.

• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre outwards. Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially available cleaners not intended for CDs or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) or damaged, reshaped or repaired discs.

When using software that supports the vibration function of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK

Do not use the vibration function if you have an y ailment or injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms. In most cases, the vibration function can be set to "Off" in the options menu of the software.

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Network (except Local Area Networks)

• A broadband Internet connection is required to connect to a network.

• When you connect your PlayStation provider may charge additional usage fees. In some cases, usage charges may be more than anticip ated. For details, refer to the information provided in your service contract or contact your Internet service provider.

• Parents are encouraged to monitor children in online gaming to ensure safe and responsible Internet usage.

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Connecting with an Ethernet cable

Do not connect Ethernet cables or telephone cords of the following types to the network connector:

• Ethernet cables not appropriate for use with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network

• Standard residential telephone lines

• Any ISDN (digital) compatible phone or data line

• PBX phone lines

• Other "unknown" types of telephone lines

Disc handling

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

• Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs.

• 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.

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

Never disassemble the console or supplied accessories

Use the PlayStation®2 console and accessories according to the instructions in the product documentation. No authorization for the analysis or modification of the console, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided. There are no user serviceable components inside the PlayStation console will void the warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to laser radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

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When connecting the console to a plasma or projection* TV

Do not leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint image permanently on the screen.

* Except LCD screen types

Note on safety when playing DVDs or CDs

If you set the volume too high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers. Exercise care when setting the volume.

Moisture condensation

If the console or 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 turn off and unplug the console. Do not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the console still does not operate properly, contact the appropriate PlayStation PlayStation

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Cleaning

• For safety reasons, before cleaning the console or connected accessories, 1) turn off the console, 2) disconnect the mains power plug for the console from the electrical outlet, and 3) disconnect the Ethernet cable from the console.

• When cleaning the console, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals or a chemically-treated dust cloth to clean the product.

• Do not touch the lens located inside the disc cover. To help protect the lens from dust, keep the disc cover closed except when inserting or removing discs.

Exterior protection

To help prevent damage to the painted parts, follow the precautions below:

• Do not spill liquids such as alcohol, solvents or other chemicals on the product.

• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the console exterior for an extended period of time.

Differences to previous PlayStation®2 models

This version of the PlayStation®2 console may b e different from previous models in compatibility with optional accessories and the method of operating game software. For full details visit our Web site at www.playstation.com.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Where you see either symbol on any of our electrical products, batteries or packaging, it indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and battery, please dispose of them in accordance with any applicable local laws or requirements for disposal of electrical equipment/batteries. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of electrical waste.

This product contains a battery which is p ermanently built-in for safety, perfor mance or data integrity reasons. The battery should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the product and should only be removed by skilled service personnel. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the battery, please dispose of this product as electrical waste.

About the PlayStation®2 console documentation Checking the package contents

The PlayStation®2 console documentation includes the following:

• Quick Reference (this document)

This document contains information on setting up and performing basic operations on the console, as well as safety and troubleshooting information.

• User's Guide

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.

United Kingdom: uk.playstation.com/manuals Australia: au.playstation.com/manuals New Zealand: nz.playstation.com/manuals

For up-to-date information regarding the PlayStation

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www.playstation.com.

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation PlayStation

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• PlayStation

• Analog controller (DUALSHOCK

® customer service helpline which can be found within every

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• AV cable ...1

• AC power cord ...1

• Euro-AV connector plug (supplied with SCPH-90003) ...1

• Printed materials

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

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

Before setting up

• Do not place the console in locations subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue or dust build-up on the internal components, such as the lens, may cause the console to malfunction.

• Make sure the TV is turned off before connecting the PlayStation

Setting up the PlayStation®2 console

Warning

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MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

When using a cable other than the supplied AV cable, see "When using a cable other than the supplied AV cable" ( page 14).

You can connect various USB devices to the PlayStation

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Analog controller (DUALSHOCK

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?/1 (on/standby) indicator

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Audio and video inputs of the TV

VIDEO

AUDI O

Yellow

White

Red

AV cable

AC power cord

To the electrical outlet*

When the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet, the ?/1 indicator will turn red to indicate that the console is in standby mode. * For some regions, the plug for the electrical

outlet will differ from the one illustrated.

When using the Euro-AV connector plug (SCPH-90003)

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

Euro-AV connector plug

To Euro-AV connector

AV cable

To AV MULTI OUT connector

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