Sony Playstation 2 Instruction Manual

							11Connecting to a TV
Preparation
Picture quality differs depending on the type of cable used. Use the 
information below to determine the best connection method.
If you use a cable sold separately, refer to the instructions supplied with the 
cable.
Notes
 The DVD players progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc 
recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan 
(480p).
 You cannot connect the console to a TV with component video inputs that are 
exclusively for HDTV use (Y P
B PR). Refer to the instructions supplied with your 
TV for details.
When using cables sold separately
TVCable type
A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO Cable (SCPH-10480)
A TV without video inputs RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 C)
(for SCPH-79002)
RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 B)
(for SCPH-79003)
A TV with Euro-AV (SCART) 
connectorEuro-AV Cable (SCPH-10142)
(for SCPH-79003)
A TV with component video 
input connectorsComponent AV Cable (SCPH-10490)
Picture quality scaleHigh quality
xAV Cable (supplied)xS VIDEO CablexComponent AV Cable
This scale is intended only as a reference. Depending on the product or 
condition of your TV, the picture quality may be different.
When using the Euro-AV Cable, picture quality may vary depending on your 
TVs AV connection.
For optimum picture quality, connect your Euro-AV cable to an RGB-
compatible socket on your TV. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV 
for details. xRFU Adaptor 
						

							12Connecting digital audio equipment
By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy 
surround sound with the effect of being in a movie theatre or a concert hall. 
When connecting the console to audio equipment with digital connectors, 
refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
Notes
 If you connect the console to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may 
affect the audio output of some PlayStation®2 format software with the result that 
no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the supplied AV Cable 
and connect it to the consoles AV MULTI OUT connector. Do not use an optical 
digital cable.
 After connecting digital audio equipment, set Digital Out (Optical) to On in the 
System Configuration menu. For details, see Digital Out (Optical) ( page 37).
1Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller 
port of the console.
Note
Some software titles designate a specific controller port to be used. Refer to the 
instructions supplied with the software for details.
Connecting digital audio 
equipment 
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
Console rear
Connected device
Commercially available optical 
digital cable
Connecting the controller
MEMORY CARDConsole front
Analog Controller 
(DUALSHOCK
®2) 
						

							13Connecting the AC adaptor and AC power cord
Preparation
Warnings The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
 Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until 
you have made all other connections.
1Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
2Plug the connector of the AC adaptor into the ! DC IN 8.5V 
connector on the console rear.
3Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
The =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console front will light up in red 
to indicate that the console is in standby mode.
Connecting the AC adaptor and 
AC power cord
AC adaptor
AC power cord
Console rear
AC adaptor
! DC IN 8.5V connector
Console rear
AC power cord
To the electrical outlet
Some regions and countries may 
use a different electrical outlet 
plug from the one illustrated.
RESET
Console front]/1 indicator 
						

							14Turning the console on and off
Do not turn on the console until you have finished these steps. Refer to the 
instructions supplied with your TV for details.
 Turn on the TV.
 Change your TV setting to display output from the line to which the 
console is connected.
1Check that the =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console 
front is lit up in red.
2Press the =/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the console 
front.
The =/1 indicator on the console front will turn green and output from 
the console will be displayed on the TV.
Notes
 The first time you turn on the console after purchase, screens for setting 
Language, Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time) will be 
displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.
 If you connect the console to a wide-screen TV, set Screen Size in the System 
Configuration menu ( page 37).
1Press and hold the =/1/RESET button on the console front for 
more than a second.
The =/1 indicator will turn red to indicate that the console has entered 
standby mode.
WarningThe power is not completely turned off when the console is in standby mode. If 
you do not plan to use the console for an extended period of time, unplug the 
AC power cord from the electrical outlet.
Turning the console on and off
Before turning on the console 
Turning on the console
RESET
Console front=/1/RESET button
=/1 indicator
Turning off the console
RESET
Console front=/1/RESET button
=/1 indicator 
						

							15Playing a game
Games
Check that the connections to the TV and audio equipment are correct and 
that the precautions have been met.
 Precautions ( page 4)
 Connecting to a TV ( page 9)
 Connecting the controller ( page 12)
 Connecting the AC adaptor and AC power cord ( page 13)
Note
To play online games, you first need to connect to and set up a network. See 
Connecting to a network ( page 42) for details.
1Turn on the console ( page 14).
The main menu is displayed ( page 35).
2Press the A (open) button on the console front.
The disc cover opens.
3Place the disc in the console.
Set the disc in the disc holder with the label side facing up.
Games
Playing a game
=/1/RESET button A (open) button Disc coverPlace the disc in the console with the label 
side facing up.
Place the disc so that all three tabs 
are above the discs surface.
Before playing a game Starting a game 
						

							16Playing a game
4Close the disc cover.
Push the middle of the disc cover. After the disc cover is closed, the 
game will start.
Notes
 You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 35).
 If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, the game will start automatically.
To reset a game
Press the \/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the console front. Do not 
accidentally press the @/1/RESET button while playing a game, as doing 
so will cause the game to reset.
CautionWhen removing a disc, check that the disc has stopped completely. Do not touch 
the disc if it is spinning, as doing so may cause injury, damage to the disc or 
console malfunction.
1Press the A button on the console front.
2Remove the disc.
Hold down the black centre part of the disc holder, and then lift the 
disc by the edges.
3Close the disc cover.
4Press the =/1/RESET button.
The main menu is displayed ( page 35).
Changing game discs
1Open the disc cover and remove the disc.
When removing a disc, hold down the black centre part of the disc 
holder and then lift the disc by the edges.
2Insert a new disc.
3Close the disc cover and reset the console.
The new game will start.
Note
You do not need to turn off the console when changing games.
Ending a game 
Push the middle of the disc cover.
Press the black centre part 
of the disc holder. 
						

							17Playing a game
GamesThe Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is equipped with a pressure-
sensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.
Part names
* The left and right analog sticks, or the L3 and R3 buttons, function only in analog 
mode (indicator: red).
* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the analog sticks are pressed.
Note
Before using the Analog Controller 
(DUALSHOCK®2), with the console turned on, 
rotate the left and right analog sticks once with your 
thumbs before starting a game. Do not twist the 
analog sticks, but rotate as if drawing a circle as 
shown in the diagram.
About mode switching
The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes. 
Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software 
titles make this adjustment automatically.
Notes
 When using the Analog Controller in digital mode, the left and right analog sticks 
do not function. Also, the pressure-sensitive button function is turned off.
 Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press 
the ANALOG mode button.
About analog controls
 When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, you can use all 
buttons in analog mode except for the START, SELECT, L3 and R3 
buttons.
 When playing a PlayStation
® format software title, only the left and right 
analog sticks can be used in analog mode.
Note
Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analog mode may be limited. Refer 
to the instructions supplied with the software for details.
About the vibration function
The vibration function can be set to ON or OFF in the software options 
menu.
Note
Depending on the software, the vibration function may be set to On automatically.
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)
SELECT button
L2 button
L1 button
Directional 
buttons
Mode indicator
ANALOG mode buttonSTART button
R2 button
R1 button
 button
 button
 button
 button
Right analog stick/ R3 button*
Left analog stick/ L3 button*
Digital mode 
(indicator: off)Analog mode 
(indicator: red) 
						

							18Using Memory Cards
You can use the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E) with 
the PlayStation
®2 console, but the functions of the buttons in analog mode 
may be different from those of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2). 
Only the left and right analog sticks can be used in analog mode.
Note
Not all PlayStation®2 format software titles support the use of the Analog Controller 
(DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E). The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) 
should be used in such cases.
You can save and load game data using a Memory Card. You can also 
delete game data or copy game data from one Memory Card to another.
There are two types of Memory Cards. Select a Memory Card suitable for 
the software in use.
Note
The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) uses MagicGate, a technology that 
helps protect copyrighted content through data encryption and hardware 
authentication.
About using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) 
(SCPH-110 E)Using Memory Cards
About Memory Card types
Memory Card typeCompatible softwareAmount of memory 
Memory Card (8MB) 
(for PlayStation
®2) 
(SCPH-10020 E)PlayStation®2 format 
softwareApprox. 8 MB
Memory Card
(SCPH-1020 E)PlayStation
® format 
software15 memory blocks
(approx. 120 KB)
 is a term of copyright protection technology developed 
by Sony Group.
 does not guarantee compatibility with other products 
bearing the MagicGate trademark. 
						

							19Using Memory Cards
GamesInsert the Memory Card into a MEMORY CARD slot on the console front.
Note
Some software titles designate a specific MEMORY CARD slot to use. Refer to the 
instructions supplied with the software for details.
Depending on the software, the procedure for saving or loading may vary. 
Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.
 
1At the Browser screen ( page 35), use the directional 
buttons to select the icon for the Memory Card you want to 
use for copying or deleting data and then press the   
button.
2Select the icon for the data you want to copy or delete, and 
then press the   button.
3Select Copy or Delete, and then press the   button.
When copying game data, check that two Memory Cards are inserted 
in the console. If you have selected Delete, skip to step 5.
4Select the destination, and then press the   button.
5Select Yes, and then press the   button.
While copying or deleting data, do not remove the Memory Cards.
6When copying or deleting is completed, press the   button.
Notes
 To view information about a game data item, select the icon for the data and then 
press the   button to check the details.
 Compatibility between software and Memory Cards:
– You cannot save or copy PlayStation
®2 format software to a Memory Card 
(SCPH-1020 E).
– You cannot save PlayStation
® format game data to a Memory Card (8MB) (for 
PlayStation®2). You can, however, copy PlayStation® format game data from a 
Memory Card (SCPH-1020 E) to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) for 
storage purposes. Note that such game data cannot be loaded directly from a 
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2).
Inserting a Memory Card 
Saving or loading game data
Copying or deleting game data
MEMORY CARD
Console front 
						

							20Playing an audio CD
 
1Turn on the console and insert the disc ( page 15).
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Starting a game.
The track numbers are displayed.
2Using the directional buttons, select the track number you 
want to play and then press the   button.
Playback begins.
Notes
 If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, the track numbers are displayed 
automatically.
 You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 35).
CautionTo play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, you must connect a device with 
a DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector ( page 12). 
Note that an extremely loud noise may be emitted if the device does not have a 
DTS decoder or if it is connected to the AV MULTI OUT connector.
Using the directional buttons, select the icon for the desired track and then 
press the   button. 
* You can operate directly by pressing the buttons of the Analog Controller 
(DUALSHOCK®2).
Note
You can also use the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).
1Using the directional buttons, select x and then press the 
 button.
Playback stops. Press the A (open) button on the console front to 
remove the disc.
Audio CDs
Playing an audio CD
Playing a CD
Operating the CD player during playback
Icon (button*)Function
.(L1 button) Go to the beginning of the current or previous track
m(L2 button) Fast reverse
M(R2 button) Fast forward
>(R1 button) Go to the beginning of the next track
N(START button) Start playback
X(START button) Pause playback
x(SELECT button) Stop playback
Ending audio CD playback