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Friends About the PS3™ system documentation The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages � Safety and Support Before using the product, carefully read this document fi rst. It contains safety information Network related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifi cations and other information. � Quick Reference (this document) Connecting to the Internet This document contains information on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic
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Item Home menu Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called “XMB” (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for “XMB” is called the “home menu”. Category US Select a category using the left or 1 right button. FR Select an item using the up or 2 ES down button. Press the button to confi rm the 3 selected item. Directional buttons: button: Displays the options menu/control panel Used to select on-screen categories/items Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the
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Getting started 01 Part names System front System rear PS family logo DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector Can be rotated to match the position of the system AV MULTI OUT connector Disc slot Power button MAIN POWER switch Eject button AC IN connector WLAN access indicator Vent HDD access indicator LAN connector USB connectors HDMI OUT connector Hint The system can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in the Caution vertical position. � Do
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Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ wireless controller US Port indicators USB connector FR L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button ES button button Directional buttons button button Left stick/ Right stick/ L3 button* R3 button* START button SELECT button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Hint For details on the wireless controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller" ( page 17). Notice Some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 peripherals such as th
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Getting started 02 Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure fl ow for setting up the Step 1: Connect to a TV system Video output on the PS3™ system Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page 6 The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported. m (High Defi nition) (Standard Defi nition) HD SD 1 2 Step 2: Connect digital audio Video mode * 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i * devices. Page 9 16:9 16:9 Aspect rati
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types US The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV in use. FR 1 Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes * ES HDMI cable HDMI IN connector 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p (sold separately) COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN YL PB/CB PR/CR R Component AV cable Component VIDEO IN 2 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i* (s
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with other types of cables Connection methods Connect cables other than the HDMI cable to the AV MULTI OUT connector on the system. Caution � Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. Make sure the TV or other component is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it to the system. � Any TV or component connected to the system must be functioning AV M
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical cable US You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, Audio will be output from the optical cable. Video will be output from such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use. the video output cable. FR Hint When connecting a digital audio device to the system, adjust the audio output ES settings as necessary for the device during initial setup ( page 15). Optical cab
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable Connecting with an HDMI cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI cable. You can Using an Ethernet cable (sold separately), you can connect the output the TV picture via an audio device. system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting network settings" ( page 24). Caution The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Do not connect a standard telephone line o
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC power cord Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software US Connect the AC power cord. After turning on the system, perform initial setup. Caution FR 1 Turn on the TV. � Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. ES 2 Turn on the main power switch. � To avoid possible damage to the system or a connected TV or component, the AC power cord must be plugg
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the wireless controller to the system using a USB 6 Perform initial setup. cable. USB connector USB cable (supplied) Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language, time zone, date and time and user name. After initial setup has been completed, the home menu ( page 3) will be displayed on the TV screen. USB connector Hints � When using an HDMI cable to connect the system to the TV, a screen for changing the video o
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system If you select "AV MULTI / SCART", you must choose the type of output Adjusting video output settings signal on the next screen. In most cases, select "Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr". US Depending on the type of cables and the connectors used, you may 3 Confi rm the screen, and then press the button. need to adjust the PS3™ system's video output settings to display If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confi rming the change FR video at HD resolutions
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 5 Select the resolutions supported by the TV, and then press 6 Confi rm the settings, select "Yes", and then press the the right button. button. The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions connector and the type of cable used ( page 7). The highest resolution selected in step 5, this screen may not be displayed. you selected will be used for video output. Depending o
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system If you select "HDMI", you will have the option to choose "Automatic" or 8 Confi rm the settings, and then press the button. "Manual" on the next screen. In most cases, select "Automatic". If using a The video output settings will be saved on the system. cable other than an HDMI cable to output audio from the TV, select "Audio US Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI". If using a digital optical cable to output audio, select "Digital Out (Optical)" and
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Basic operations 03 Turning the PS3™ system on and off Using a SIXAXIS™ wireless controller Press the PS button. Turning off the system Press and hold down the PS button for PS button one second or longer. When the message "Turn Off the System" is displayed on the screen, select it, and then press the button. Hint Before using a wireless controller, you must fi rst pair it with the system ( page 17). Using the system button Power indicator status 1 Touch the power button. Turning off the sy
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Basic operations 04 Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller Preparing for use Step 2: Assign a controller number US To use a wireless controller, you must fi rst register or "pair" the Each time you turn on the system, a number must be assigned to the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. controller. FR Step 1: Pair the system and the controller. Press the PS button. All of the port indicators fl ash. � When using for the fi rst time ES 1 234 � When using with a dif
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Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller Battery charge level Using the controller wirelessly If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, If you disconnect the USB cable, you can use the controller you can check the battery charge level on the screen. wirelessly. To use it wirelessly, the controller's battery must be charged. Hints � The USB cable can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on. � If the controller does
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Basic operations 05 Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD US An icon is displayed in the home menu, and playback of the disc begins. 1 Insert the disc. FR ES If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the home menu, and then press the button. Insert the disc with the label side facing up. Ejecting a disc Stop playback, and then touch Notices the eject button. � Discs that are not compatible with the system cannot be played. For details, refer to the "Safe
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Basic operations Playing content USB devices Notices � Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being You can connect external devices, such as devices that are saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption. compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable. � When using a USB fl ash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also the switch when the device is connected t
