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.
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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: •...
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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 ®...
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 ®...
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.
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.
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 ®...
: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 ✕...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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) •...
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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 ✕...
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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”...
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.
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...
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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.
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” 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 “...