Sony PlayStation 2 Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation
®
computer entertainment system.
You can play PlayStation
2 format CD-ROM
®
and DVD-ROM discs, PlayStation
format
®
CD-ROM discs, audio CDs and DVD video
discs with this system.
Before operating this console, please read this
manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
SCPH-39003
© 2002 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
2
3-077-227-51(1)
MEMORY CARD slots
"
" product family logo
1 (standby) /RESET button and
1 indicator
A (open) button and A indicator
Disc tray
Controller ports
L2 button, R2 button,
L1 button, R1 button
Directional buttons
¢ , a , ✕ , s buttons
START button
ANALOG mode button
SELECT button
Left analog stick, right analog stick,
L3 button, R3 button

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  • Page 1 L1 button, R1 button Directional buttons ¢ , a , ✕ , s buttons START button ANALOG mode button SELECT button Left analog stick, right analog stick, SCPH-39003 L3 button, R3 button © 2002 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions Do not expose the console to Cleaning the exterior of the console cigarette smoke or dust When cleaning the exterior of the console, be sure to turn To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not the power off with the MAIN POWER switch on the back When setting up the console, avoid places subject to expose the console to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Discs that can be played on PlayStation ® PlayStation 2 format PlayStation 2 format PlayStation format ® ® ® WARNING DVD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM Disc logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo PlayStation logo and ®...
  • Page 4: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the package contents Connecting your PlayStation 2 to ® This section explains the connecting method for listening to sound through your TV speakers. If you wish to connect to audio equipment with digital connectors, see “Connecting digital audio equipment” on page 6. Check that you have the following items: •...
  • Page 5 a TV set Connecting to a VCR Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV connector plug Connect your PlayStation 2 console to your ® VCR using the supplied AV Cable (integrated Connect your PlayStation 2 console to the ®...
  • Page 6: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    Connecting other digital devices Connecting digital audio equipment This section explains how to connect your Connect the equipment via the DIGITAL OUT Connecting a device using the Connecting a device using the PlayStation 2 console to audio equipment with (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital ®...
  • Page 7: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main menu Time Format Note When turning on the console without first Checking version information You can output PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format •24 hour clock inserting a disc, the Main menu appears on the ® ® software in either RGB or Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr format. •12 hour clock You can check the version of the console, TV screen.
  • Page 8: Playing A Game

    Playing a game 3 PlayStation format CD-ROM is inserted. ® Starting a game Screens that appear at start-up When turning on the console without first inserting a disc Turn on the console using the Press the A (open) button. Screen 1 appears. MAIN POWER switch on the The disc tray opens.
  • Page 9: Using The Analog Controller

    Using the Analog Controller When not intending to play a game for an •You can switch between digital and analog Differences between the Analog Vibration function extended period of time modes. When in analog mode, you can enjoy Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) and Turn the power off at the MAIN POWER ®...
  • Page 10: Playing An Audio Cd

    :Start playing. is a copyrighted anti-copying technology To play all tracks repeatedly Copying/deleting game data :Pause. created by Sony Corp. This mark does not Select “Repeat” using the up and down :Stop playing..necessarily imply compatibility with other products You can copy game data from one Memory directional buttons and press the ✕...
  • Page 11: Playing A Dvd Video

    Playing a DVD video Operating the DVD player directly with a controller Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the You can operate the DVD player directly with the buttons on a controller when the Control Panel Playing a DVD video (page 12) is not displayed.
  • Page 12: Using Various Functions With The Control Panel

    Using various functions with the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Control Panel item list You can enjoy various functions using the on-screen menu (Control Panel). The possible functions are different depending on the disc. Chapter Display (page 14) While playing a disc, you can check the current title number and current chapter Press the SELECT button.
  • Page 13 Using the DVD menu Using the Title menu Changing the audio language Displaying subtitles Some DVDs allow you to select the disc A DVD is divided into long sections of a film or If the DVD is recorded with multilingual With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, contents using a menu.
  • Page 14 Using various functions with the Control Panel (continued) Searching for a title Displaying the list of the direct Searching for a particular point buttons on a disc You can select the number of the title you want to search for using the number buttons. The list of the direct buttons on the controller You can locate a particular point on a disc can be displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 15: Settings And Adjustments For The Dvd Player

    Settings and adjustments for the DVD Player Using the Setup display Setup display item list Using the Setup display, you can change the The default settings are underlined. initial settings, adjust the picture and sound Screen Setup (page 16) Language Setup (page 16) and set various other output options.
  • Page 16 Settings and adjustments (continued) x Audio x DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Setting the display language or Setting your TV display mode Selects the language for the sound track. If the playback picture has noise or interference, sound track (Language Setup) (Screen Setup) •...
  • Page 17 To change the password x When you have already registered a Select a geographic region to set the ..Custom settings password standard Parental Control level for that After step 3, select “Change Password” ..(Custom Setup) The display for confirming the region using the directional buttons, then using the directional buttons, then press press the ✕...
  • Page 18 Settings and adjustments (continued) x Dolby Digital x MPEG x DVD Volume Audio Settings (Audio Setup) Selects the Dolby Digital signals to be output Selects the MPEG AUDIO signals to be output If the audio output level of the DVD is low, you “Audio Setup”...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting connected to audio equipment with a DTS Picture Sound decoder. There is no picture. There is no sound. The surround effect is difficult to hear when Please double check you are playing a DVD video with a Dolby , Make sure the console is connected to the , Make sure the console is connected to the Digital sound track.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Troubleshooting (continued) General Optional accessories , Try another Memory Card (8MB) (for able to do some of the operations above. Power requirements SCPH-110 Analog Controller PlayStation 2) or Memory Card. ® 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (DUALSHOCK ® The console does not function properly. The language for the sound track cannot be Power consumption SCPH-1020...
  • Page 21 Each chapter is assigned a as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Product and neither SCEE nor any other Sony for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of original chapter number enabling you to locate the Control functions are provided with the DVD.
  • Page 24 ” are ® the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. This is primarily due to design variations ® registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in PlayStation format software. For further information on individual software titles, please ® “SONY” and “...

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