SONY SCPH-90002 User Manual

User's Guide

SCPH-90002 SCPH-90003

Before using this product, carefully read the supplied documentation.

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About the PlayStation®2 console documentation

The PlayStation®2 console documentation includes the following:

• Quick Reference

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.

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

Audio CDs

Playing an audio CD.....................................................................16

DVDs

Watching a DVD..........................................................................18

Using the playback modes............................................................22

Adjusting DVD player settings ....................................................24

Main menu

Displaying the main menu............................................................31

Using the Browser screen.............................................................31

Using the System Configuration menu ........................................32

Using the Version Information screen..........................................35

Preparation

Games

Table of contents

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

Part names...................................................................................... 4

Connecting to a TV........................................................................ 5

Connecting digital audio equipment .............................................. 7

Connecting the controller...............................................................8

Connecting the AC power cord......................................................8

Turning the console on and off ...................................................... 9

Playing a game............................................................................. 11

Using Memory Cards...................................................................14

Networking

Connecting to a network...............................................................38

Creating network settings .............................................................40

Additional information

Specifications ...............................................................................41

Preparation

Getting started

Positioning the console

You can place the console in either the horizontal or vertical position.

Horizontal position

Set the console horizontally.

Vertical position

When setting the console in the vertical position, use the SCPH-90110 E Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).

Hint

Some Vertical Stands (for PlayStation®2) cannot be used with this model of the PlayStation Choose the SCPH-90110 E when purchasing a Vertical Stand.

®2 console. For details, see the Quick Reference manual ( page 2).

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

Caution

Do not place the console in locations where it may be exposed to the following conditions:

• Places 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.

• Places subject to extreme temperatures, in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or in a car with its windows closed (particularly in summer). These conditions may warp the exterior of the console or cause the console to malfunction.

• Places close to magnetic fields, such as those produced by magnets or loudspeakers.

• Places subject to vibration.

Preparation

Getting started

Part names

PlayStation®2 console front

PlayStation®2 console rear

Rear vent

Disc cover

A (open) button

MEMORY CARD slot 2

MEMORY CARD slot 1

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Controller port 1

Controller port 2

* The " " product family logo can be rotated to match the horizontal or vertical

positioning of the console.

]/1 (on/standby) indicator

]/1 (on/standby)/RESET button

" " product family logo*

IR receiver

USB connector

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.

Part names

NETWORK connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

~AC IN connector

AV MULTI OUT connector

Hint

For part names of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2), see "Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

®2)" ( page 13).

Connecting to a TV

Before connecting

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

• Check that the TV is turned off.

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

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

The console can be connected to a VCR or an integrated TV/VCR. Note, however, that if you play a DVD with copy-protection encryption, picture quality may be reduced.

Preparation

White RedYellow

Do not use when connecting to a monaural TV.

AV Cable

To the AV MULTI OUT connector

Connecting to a TV

Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV connector plug (SCPH-90003)

When using a cable other than the supplied AV cable

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.

Console rear

Euro-AV connector plug

To AV MULTI

To Euro-AV connector

AV Cable

OUT connector

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. Refer to the Instruction Manual of your TV.

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)

A TV without video inputs RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 C)

A TV with Euro-AV (SCART) connector

A TV with component video input connectors

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. When using the Euro-AV Cable, picture quality may vary depending on your TV's AV connection. For optimum picture quality, connect your Euro-AV cable to an RGBcompatible socket on your TV. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details.

(for SCPH-90002)

RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 B) (for SCPH-90003)

Euro-AV Cable (SCPH-10142) (for SCPH-90003)

Component AV Cable (SCPH-10490)

High quality

Connecting to a TV

Hints

• The DVD player's progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan (480p).

• You cannot connect the console to a TV with component video inputs that are exclusively for HDTV use (Y P TV for details.

B PR). Refer to the instructions supplied with your

Connecting digital audio equipment

By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy surround sound with the effect of being in a movie theatre or a concert hall. When connecting the 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

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 connecting digit al audio e quipment, set "Digital Out (Optical)" to " On" in the System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" ( page 33).

®2 format software with the result that

Preparation

Connecting digital audio equipment

Connecting the controller

MEMORY CARD

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

port of the console.

Console front

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

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 the 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

Hint

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

Connecting the controller

Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

®2)

AC power cord

2 Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.

Console rear

Turning the console on and off

Before turning on the console

Preparation

AC power cord

To the electrical outlet

Some regions and countries may use a different electrical outlet plug from the one illustrated.

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

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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

Turning the console on and off

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 33).

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

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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.

Turning the console on and off

Console front

=/1 indicator

Games

Playing a game

Disc cover

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

=/1/RESET buttonA (open) button

Before playing a game Starting a game

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

• "Precautions" in the Quick Reference manual ( page 2)

• "Connecting to a TV" ( page 5)

• "Connecting the controller" ( page 8)

• "Connecting the AC power cord" ( page 8)

Hint

To play online games, you first need to connect to and set up a network. See "Connecting to a network" ( page 38) for details.

1 Turn on the console ( page 9).

The main menu is displayed ( page 31).

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.

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

Playing a game

4 Close the disc cover.

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

Push the middle of the disc cover.

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2 Remove the disc.

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

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Playing a game

Hints

• You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 31).

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

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.

Press the black centre part of the disc holder.

3 Close the disc cover.

4 Press the =/1/RESET button.

The main menu is displayed ( page 31).

Changing game discs

1 Open the disc cover and remove the disc.

When removing a disc, hold down the black centre 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

About mode switching

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

Digital mode (indicator: off)

Analog mode (indicator: red)

Hints

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

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

About analog controls

• When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, you can use all buttons in analog mode except for the START, SELECT, L3 and R3 buttons.

• When playing a PlayStation

® format software title, only the left and right

analog sticks can be used in analog mode.

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.

About the vibration function

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

Hint

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

Games

Playing a game

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