Sony SCPH-9002 Instruction Manual

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Connector section

RESET button

1/u button

and indicator

Disc cover

§ button

MEMORY CARD slots

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the “PlayStation” video game console.
You can enjoy playing CD-ROM discs with both the
“PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation, and audio CDs with
this unit. Before using the unit, please read this manual and retain
it for future reference.

SCPH-9002 B

© 1995-2000

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

Controller ports

L2 button, R2 button,

L1 button, R1 button

Directional buttons

¢ , ® , ✕ , π buttons

START button

ANALOG mode switch

SELECT button

Left stick, right stick

L3 button, R3 button

2

PrecautionsWARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert
the plug cut off from the mains lead into
a socket outlet. This plug cannot be
used and should be destroyed.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

Read before operating your
“PlayStation”

A few people may experience epileptic
seizures when viewing flashing lights or
patterns in our daily environment. These
people may experience seizures while
watching TV pictures or playing video
games. Even players who have never had
any seizures may nonetheless have an
undetected epileptic condition.
Consult your doctor before playing video
games if you have an epileptic condition or
should you experience any of the following
symptoms during play: altered vision,
muscle twitching, other involuntary
movements, loss of awareness of your
surroundings, mental confusion, and/or
convulsions.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the bottom of the
“PlayStation”.

Precautions

Your “PlayStation” is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

About the nameplate

The nameplate is located on the bottom of
the “PlayStation”.

Notice

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

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

If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please call the
appropriate “PlayStation” customer service
number, which can be found on the
customer registration card, within every
“PlayStation” software manual and on our
website www.playstation-europe.com

On safety

• The laser beam emitted from the lens of your
“PlayStation” is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the casing. Servicing
should be carried out by qualified personnel
only.

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into your
“PlayStation”, unplug it immediately and have
it checked by qualified personnel before any
further use.

• Disconnect your “PlayStation” from the mains
if you do not intend to use it for any length of
time. When doing this, grasp the plug and pull
it from the wall socket. Never pull the cord
itself.

For your health

• Be sure to take a break of about 15 minutes
during every hour of play.

• Do not play a game when you are very tired or
short of sleep.

• Play in a well lit room, sitting as far from the
screen as the cord will allow.

On operation

• Operate your “PlayStation” only on 220 - 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz.

• Do not cover your “PlayStation” during use as
heat may build up internally.

• Avoid rough handling or knocks and do not
put any heavy objects on top of your
“PlayStation”. This could damage the console
or the disc.

• Do not leave your “PlayStation” near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight
(operating temperature: 5˚C-35˚C), excessive
dust or sand, moisture, rain, on an uneven
surface, or in a car with its windows closed.

• If your “PlayStation” causes interference to
radio or television reception, turn it off or
move it away from the radio or television.

• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. To
protect the lens from dust keep the disc cover
closed except when inserting or removing the
disc. If the lens is not clean, your “PlayStation”
may not operate properly.

About the discs

• You can use two kinds of discs with your
“PlayStation”: CD-ROM discs with both
“PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation, and
audio CD discs.

• Some discs sold in foreign countries cannot be
used with this unit.

On handling discs

• Do not leave the discs near heat sources or in
direct sunlight or excessive moisture.

• Store the discs in their cases when they’re not
in use.

• When handling the discs, do not touch the
surface.
Hold them by the edge.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.

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

On moisture condensation

If your “PlayStation” is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the lens
inside. Should this occur, your “PlayStation” may
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc for several hours until the moisture
evaporates. If your “PlayStation” still does not
operate properly, call the appropriate
“PlayStation” customer service number, which
can be found on the customer registration card,
within every “PlayStation”software manual and
on our website www.playstation-europe.com

Do not connect your “PlayStation” to a
projection TV

Do not connect your “PlayStation” to a projection
TV unless it is the LCD type. Permanent damage
to your TV screen could otherwise result.

Never analyse or remodel your
“PlayStation”

Use your “PlayStation” following the instruction
in this manual. Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. expressly prohibits the analysis or
remodelling of the “PlayStation”, and also
prohibits the analysis, use of its circuit
configurations without express written
permission of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Unpacking Table of contents

Check that you have the following items:

Console

3

WARNING 2

Precautions 2

Unpacking 3

Connecting your

“PlayStation” to a TV set 4

Playing a game 5

AC Power Cord

Analog Controller

(DUALSHOCK)

RFU Adaptor

Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK) usage

6

Using the MEMORY CARD 8

Playing an audio CD 10

Enjoying the SoundScope 12

Troubleshooting 14

Back

Specifications

GUARANTEE

cover

Back
cover

4

Connecting your ”PlayStation” to a TV set

A Connecting to a TV with an aerial input

ANT

Connect your “PlayStation” to the aerial input on the TV using the supplied RFU Adaptor.
Note that the sound will not be in stereo in this case.

After connecting

Tune your TV to channel 36.

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

Euro-AV connector plug

C Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector directly

You can improve picture quality by using the optional Euro-AV Cable SCPH-1052.
Connect your “PlayStation” to the Euro-AV connector on the TV.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (Refer to the instruction manual for your
TV.)

D Connecting to a TV with audio/video inputs

Connect your “PlayStation” to the Euro-AV connector on the TV using the optional Euro­AV connector plug (not supplied) and optional AV Cable (integrated audio/video)
SCPH-1140, making sure you match the colours on the plug and terminals.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (Refer to the instruction manual for your
TV.)

Connect your “PlayStation” to the TV using the optional AV Cable (integrated audio/
video) SCPH-1140, making sure you match the colours on the plugs and terminals.
If your TV is monaural, do not connect the red plug. If you want to hear both left and
right sounds from a monaural TV, use a commercially available 3-phono to 2-phono
(stereo to monaural) type audio/video cable.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (Refer to the instruction manual for your
TV.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A small number of television sets or monitors may display a bouncing or other incorrect screen effect when
connected to the “PlayStation”. Any applicable warranties offered by SCEE may be limited or disclaimed in
such particular cases. Should you experience any difficulties for whatever reason with your “PlayStation”, call
the appropriate “PlayStation” customer service number, which can be found on the customer registration card,
within every “PlayStation” software manual and on our website www.playstation-europe.com

Playing a game

5

1

Press § (open) button.

The disc cover opens.

2

Insert a disc with the label
side up.

3

Close the disc cover.

4

Press 1/u (on/stand-by)
button.

The 1/u indicator lights up.
After the start-up screen, screen
C 1 appears and the game
begins.

Set the supplied Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK) to the appropriate mode
for the software (see page 6).

Tips

• When you end a game, press § button, remove a
disc and press 1/u button to turn off the
“PlayStation”.

• If you turn on your “PlayStation” without first

inserting a disc, screen C2 appears. It gives you
access to the audio CD control screen and the
MEMORY CARD activity screen, described later
on in this manual. If you insert a CD-ROM disc of
the “PlayStation” format while screen C2 is on,
the game will start automatically.

• If the screen C3 appears, the inserted disc might

be of a different format. Check if it has both the
“PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation on it. A
damaged or dirty disc would also produce this
screen.

See ”Troubleshooting“ on page 14.

Notes

• There is no need to turn off the “PlayStation” if
you want to change games. Just open the disc
cover and wait until the disc stops spinning, swap
the discs over, close the disc cover and then press
RESET button.

• When inserting a disc, push the disc gently but
firmly until it sits snugly on the central spindle.

MWARNING

Before removing a disc, press the § button and make
sure that the disc completely stops.
Never touch the disc while it runs. Otherwise, you
may hurt yourself or damage the disc or your
“PlayStation”.

A Restarting a game

RESET button

Press RESET button.
Be careful not to accidentally press RESET
button while playing the game, or the game
will end.

B Removing a disc

§ button

Press § button.
While pressing the central spindle gently,
pick up the disc holding it by the edge.

C Screens that appear after
start-up screen

When you turn on your “PlayStation”, one
of the following screens will appear.

1 A CD-ROM with both “PlayStation”

logo and [PAL] designation is inserted.

2 No disc is inserted.

3 A disc that cannot be played with the

“PlayStation” is inserted.