Sony Playstation 2 Owners Manual

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© 2003  Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All rights reserved.SCPH-50003Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing the PlayStation
®2
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
and DVD-RW (VR mode) discs with this
system.
Before operating this console, please read this
manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
MEMORY CARD slots
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WARNING
Do not expose the console to
cigarette smoke or dustWhen setting up the console, avoid places subject to
excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue
or dust build-up on internal components such as the lens,
may cause the console to malfunction.Disc handling•Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight,
or in high humidity.
•Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.
Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without
putting them in their cases can...

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DVD video systems and regional restrictions•This console conforms to the PAL broadcast
standard. You cannot play discs recorded for
other broadcast standards (such as NTSC) on
this console (unless the NTSC disc displays
the 
ALL
 label and an NTSC compatible TV is
used).
•Some DVD videos are marked with region
numbers such as 
2. The number contained
within the symbol represents the region
number of DVD players on which the disc can
be played. DVD videos that do not bear this
symbol,...

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Table of contents
WARNING
2
Precautions
2
Discs that can be played on PlayStation
®2
3
Checking the package contents
4
Positioning the console
4
Connecting your PlayStation
®2 to a TV set
5
Connecting digital audio equipment
7
Connecting other digital equipment
7
Using the main menu
8
Playing a game
10
Using Memory Cards
12
Playing an audio CD
12
Playing a DVD video
14
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player
18
Troubleshooting
25
Specifications
27
Glossary
27
GUARANTEE
28
Getting started...

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GBConnection
Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector
Connecting your PlayStation
®
2 t
o a TV set
You can connect the PlayStation
®2 console to most TVs or VCRs using the supplied AV Cable
(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
sections:
•Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector (this page)
•Connecting to a TV with an aerial...

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Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV
connector plugConnect your PlayStation
®2 console to the
Euro-AV connector (SCART) on the TV using
the Euro-AV connector plug and AV Cable
(integrated audio/video), making sure you
match the colour-coded plugs of the AV Cable
to the matching jacks of the connector plug.
After connectingSet your TV to the appropriate video input
mode. Refer to the instruction manual of your
TV.Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV...

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GBConnection
This section explains how to connect your
PlayStation
®2 console to audio equipment with
digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital
optical (AC-3) output). Using digital receivers
and amplifiers, you can enjoy features such as
multi-channel sound and surround sound.
Connecting to a receiver or
amplifier, “MD (Minidisc)” deck
or “DAT (Digital Audio Tape)”
deck with a digital connectorUse a commercially available optical digital
cable (sold separately) and set “DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)” in the...

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When you turn on the console for the first time
you will be prompted to adjust basic language
and time settings. These settings can be changed
later through the System Configuration menu.
For details, see “Using the System Configuration
menu” (pages 8-9).
After setup, the main menu is displayed whenever
you turn on the console without a disc inserted.
You can move to the Browser screen or the
System Configuration menu from the main menu.Using the Browser screenYou can do the following operations using...

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GBConnection
Diagnosis•Off
•On1
Select “Console” using the
directional buttons and press the
¢ button.
2
Select “On” using the directional
buttons and press the ✕ button.
3
Insert a disc.The console automatically starts the
diagnosis.
NoteThe diagnosis setting automatically returns to “Off”
(default setting) when you press the 1/RESET button or
start playing a PlayStation
® format disc, PlayStation
®2
format disc or a DVD video disc.
x PlayStation
® Driver
The PlayStation
® Driver is a programme for...

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Starting a gamePlaying a game
1
Turn on the console using the
MAIN POWER switch on the
console rear.The 1 (standby) indicator on the
console front lights up in red to
indicate that the console is now in
standby mode.
2
Press the 1 (standby)/RESET
button.The 1 indicator turns green and the
start-up screen is displayed.
3
Plug the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®2) into a controller
port of the console.
4
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens.
5
Place a disc on the disc tray with
the...