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Instruction manual
Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation 2
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2 WARNING Before operating your PlayStation®2 Information Owner’s record To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or The model and serial numbers of the PlayStation®2 console television reception, which can be determined by turning console are located on the rear of the console (when placed expose the unit to rain or moisture. A very small percentage of individuals may experience the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to in t
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3 Precautions Safety Checking the AC power cord Moisture condensation Notes on safety when using the analog US * This product has been designed with the highest concern To help ensure safe operation of this product, regularly If the console or the disc is brought directly from a cold controller (DUALSHOCK®2) for safety. However, any electrical device, if used inspect the AC power cord for wear and tear. If the cord is location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the • Stop using the console
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4 Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2 console Notes on the playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW/ Irregularly shaped discs PlayStation®2 format PlayStation®2 format PlayStation® format DVD+R/DVD+RW discs* Do not use irregularly shaped CDs or DVDs DVD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as Some discs recorded using DVD-R/DVD-RW/ they may cause the console to malfunction. DVD+R/DVD+RW devices may not be Disc logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo PlayStation logo and ® “ ”, PlayStati
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5 Table of contents US WARNING Playing a game 2 13 Precautions Using memory cards 3 15 Getting started Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2 console Playing an audio CD Games / Audio CDs 4 15 Important safeguards Playing a DVD video 6 17 Checking the package contents Settings and adjustments for the DVD player 8 22 DVD videos Positioning the console Troubleshooting 8 29 Connection Connecting your console to a TV set Specifications 9 31 Additional information Connecting digital audio eq
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6 Important safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions Attachments completely before operating the PlayStation 2 console, and ® Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions Cleaning Refer to the precautions section of this manual (page 3) for a on the console, or those described in the instruction manual complete description of a
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7 – Never place the console in a confined space, such as a bookcase, – If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the console. US or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. – Do not place the console near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. – If the console has been exposed to rain or water. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outdoor antenna or Antenna lead-in cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
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8 Checking the package contents Positioning the console You can position the console either horizontally The ” ” product family logo on the disc or vertically. tray When positioning the console vertically, use the The “ ” product family logo on the disc tray Check that you have the following items: SCPH-10040 U vertical stand (for PlayStation®2) can be rotated to match the horizontal or • PlayStation®2 console • AV cable (integrated audio/video) (sold separately). If a vertical stand (for vertic
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9 Connecting your console to a TV set You can connect the PlayStation®2 console to most TVs or VCRs using the supplied AV cable US Connecting to a VCR (integrated audio/video) as described below. The console can also be connected to other types of TVs using specialized cables and adaptors, which are sold separately. For details, see the following Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the VCR sections: using the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/ •Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connec
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10 Connecting your console to a TV set(continued) Connecting digital audio equipment This section explains how to connect the Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors PlayStation®2 console to audio equipment with (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital If your monitor or projector has component digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital cable (sold separately). video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), optical (AC-3) output). Using
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11 Connecting other digital equipment Using the main menu When you turn on the console for the first time 1 Select the icon of the memory US Connecting a device using the you will be prompted to adjust basic language card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Universal Serial Bus (USB) and time settings. These settings can be memory card where the data you changed later through the System interface Configuration menu. For details, see “Using the want to check/copy/delete is The two USB connectors on the
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12 Using the main menu(continued) Select optional settings for the clock •Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr : Select this when you connect x Auto-diagnosis 2 Select the item you want using Select “Clock Adjustment” using the the console to the component video input The PlayStation®2 console automatically adjusts the directional buttons and press directional buttons and press the ¢ button. You connectors. its internal settings for best possible disc the ✕ button. can set the following optional items. •RGB : Select t
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13 Playing a game 3 PlayStation® format CD-ROM is inserted. US Starting a game Screens that appear at start-up When turning on the console without first 1 Turn on the console using the 4 Press the A (open) button. inserting a disc Screen 1 is displayed. main power switch on the The disc tray opens. •When you insert a PlayStation®2 or console rear. 5 Place a disc on the disc tray with PlayStation® format disc after screen 1 has The 1 (standby) indicator on the appeared, screen 2 or 3 will be disp
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14 Playing a game (continued) When not intending to play a game for an •You can switch between digital and analog Using the analog controller Vibration function extended period of time modes. When in analog mode, you can enjoy Turn the power off at the main power switch (DUALSHOCK®2) the analog operation of the left analog stick The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) on the console rear and disconnect the power and right analog stick. features a vibration function when the function •The analog cont
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15 Using memory cards Playing an audio CD You can save and load game or other data using US Inserting the memory card (8MB) Playing an audio CD Operating the CD player the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or memory card (each sold separately). (for PlayStation®2) or memory The CD player can be operated using the 1 Press the A (open) button. Control Panel or directly with the buttons on card The disc tray opens. the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2). You Insert the memory card (8MB) (for PlayS
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16 Playing an audio CD (continued) Notes on playing an audio CD with a DTS To play desired or random tracks repeatedly To play the tracks in random Playing in various modes audio track Follow steps 1 to 3, then follow the instructions order • If you play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, an You can change between various play modes. on playing the desired tracks in a specified or extremely loud noise will be emitted from the analog The default setting for “Play Mode” is random order. For detai
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17 Playing a DVD video •You can also operate the DVD player using US Ending DVD video playback Operating the DVD player the DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2), When you have finished viewing a DVD, There are three ways to operate the DVD which is sold separately. Playing a DVD video follow the steps below to save DVD player player: Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) settings, return to the Browser screen or put the •You can operate the DVD player directly The function of each button o
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18 Playing a DVD video (continued) Using the Control Panel Control Panel item list You can select various playback modes and adjust DVD player settings using the on-screen qf Search (page 23) Control Panel. Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid Navigate the Control Panel using the analog in looking for a particular scene. controller (DUALSHOCK®2) as described qg Search (page 23) below. Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene. qh Slow (page 23) Changes
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19 You can use the Control Panel to set various To check playback settings To clear Resume Play 6 Press the START button. US playback modes. When playing a disc use the directional buttons If you resume playback after stopping, the Program Play begins. to select the (Time Display) icon, and press DVD player enters Resume Play mode. Many the X button. Icons for currently set playback advanced settings for the DVD player are not Program Play settings are saved and remain in Using the DVD disc men
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20 Playing a DVD video (continued) To use Program Play with Shuffle Play or Disc Repeat For details on Program Play and Repeat Play, Playback in random order Repeat Play (Repeated playback of all titles) see “Playback in desired order (Program Play)” • Program Play with Shuffle Play (Shuffle Play) on page 19, or “Repeated playback (Repeat During playback in Program Play mode, use Title Repeat Play)” below. The console will automatically select a random the directional buttons to select the (Repe
