Sony SCPH-90008 User Manual [ru]

User's Guide

Руководство пользователя

SCPH-90008

Before using this product, carefully read the supplied documentation.

Перед началом эксплуатации внимательно прочитайте данное руководство.

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About the PlayStation®2 console documentation

The PlayStation

• 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 (eu.playstation.com/manuals).

®2 console documentation includes the following:

Table of contents

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

Networking

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

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

Preparation

Games

Audio CDs

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

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

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.

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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

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

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

~AC IN

NETWORK connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

AV MULTI OUT connector

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.

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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

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 component video input connectors

A TV with Euro-AV (SCART) connector

A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO Cable (SCPH-10480)

Picture quality scale

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.

Component AV Cable (SCPH-10490)

Euro-AV Cable (SCPH-10142)

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 equipment , 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

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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

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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

AC power cord

To the electrical outlet

Some regions and c ountries 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

MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD

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

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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

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 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.

Playing a game

4 Close the disc cover.

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

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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.

2 Remove the disc.

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

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Press the black centre 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 31).

Changing game discs

1 Open the disc cover and remove the disc.

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

2 Insert a 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

About using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E)

Using Memory Cards

You can use the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E) with the PlayStation may be different from those of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

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

®2).

Only the left and right analog sticks can be used in analog mode.

Hint

Not all Play Station®2 format software titles support the use of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK should be used in such cases.

®) (SCPH-110 E). The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®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 (SCPH-10020 E)

Memory Card

(SCPH-1020 E)*

* This product is no

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

®2)

longer manufactured.

PlayStation software

®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

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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 31), 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 E).

– You cannot save PlayStation

PlayStation Memory Card (SCPH-1020 E) 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 11).

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 31).

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 7). 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).

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 an audio CD

Playing in various modes

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

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.

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 31), use the directional

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

The Play Options screen is displayed.

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

button.

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.

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

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 playing a DVD, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD.

• The PlayStation Note that not all features are available on all DVDs.

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

®2) (sold separately)

®2)

1 Start playback of the DVD ( page 20).

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 20)

Displays and changes options for language, picture quality, Parental Control level, audio, etc. ( page 24)

Displays the current title or chapter number, the elapsed time, etc. ( page 21)

Displays the direct button functions of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK

Used to enter the number of a chapter you want to play ( page 20)

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

Fast reverses/forwards playback ( page 21)

Changes to playback/reverse playback in slow-motion

®2)

Icon Function

N X x

Play Starts playback

Pause Pauses playback

Stop Stops playback ( page 20)

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 23)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a random order ( page 23)

Begins playback of titles or chapters in a programmed sequence ( page 22)

Selects repeated playback of all the titles on the disc, or one title or one chapter ( page 23)

For DVD-RW discs (VR mode), selects Original or Play List content to play ( page 22)

Clears selected numbers or playback modes ( page 24)

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 11).

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 31).

Ending DVD playback x

1 During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 18)

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 18)

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 18) 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 18) 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 18) 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 to 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 18) 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 18) 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 20) 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 22)

• Shuffle Play ( page 23)

• Repeat Play ( page 23)

• A-B Repeat ( page 23)

The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel ( page 18) 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 programmes to play titles and chapters in any order.

1 During playback, select in the Control Panel

( page 18) and then press the button.

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

If no programmes 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 18), 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 18), 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 18) 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 18), 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 use the Control Panel to adjust DVD player settings, such as the language for subtitles, audio language, and Parental Control level.

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 20) 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 18), 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.

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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 25 to 30).

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 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.

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

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

Hint

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

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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 e ffective for reducing image roughness than "DNR 1", 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 "Progr essive" to "On", "DNR" is automatically turne d off and cannot 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 and AV Cable* 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

* The DVD player's progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc

progressive scan (480p).*

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

recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan (480p).

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 (on/standby)/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 36) 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 25) is automatically set to "16:9".

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