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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the console to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place a container filled with liquids on top of the console. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
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Discs that can be played on PlayStation PlayStation 2 format PlayStation ® DVD-ROM CD-ROM Disc logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo “ ”, PlayStation ® designation designation Disc colour Silver Blue Contents Audio and video Disc size 12 cm Audio CDs DVD videos Disc logo Contents...
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Table of contents WARNING Precautions Getting started Discs that can be played on PlayStation Checking the package contents Positioning the console Connecting your PlayStation Connection Connecting digital audio equipment Connecting other digital equipment Using the main menu Playing a game Using Memory Cards Playing an audio CD Game / Audio CD...
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Connecting your PlayStation 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 input (this page)
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Connecting your PlayStation Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector using the Euro-AV connector plug Connect 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.
Connecting digital audio equipment This section explains how to connect your Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT PlayStation 2 console to audio equipment with (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital ® digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital cable (sold separately). optical (AC-3) output).
Using the main menu 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”...
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Diagnosis x Clearing the Progressive setting •Off You can clear the DVD player’s Progressive •On setting. Clear Progressive Setting Select “Console” using the • No directional buttons and press the • Yes ¢ button. Use the directional buttons to Select “On” using the directional select “DVD Player”, and press buttons and press the ✕...
Playing a game Starting a game 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. Press the 1 (standby)/RESET button.
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Changing from one game to Using the Analog Controller another (DUALSHOCK There is no need to turn off the console when •The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK you want to change games. be used with PlayStation format software. Press the A (open) button. •You can switch between digital and analog The disc tray opens.
, a technology that helps protect copyrighted content through data encryption and hardware authentication. is a term of copyright protection technology developed by Sony Group. does not guarantee compatibility with other products bearing the “MagicGate” trademark. 2 Memory Card (sold separately)
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To play the tracks in random order Playing in various modes Select “Play Mode” using the You can change between various play modes. The default setting for “Play Mode” is directional buttons and press the “Normal”, and the default for “Repeat” is ✕...
Playing a DVD video Playing a DVD video Depending on the DVD video, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc for details. Turn on the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.
Using the Control Panel Control Panel item list You can select various playback modes and adjust DVD player settings using the on-screen Control Panel. Navigate the Control Panel using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) as described ® below. DUALSHOCK ✕ button Directional SELECT a button...
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Playing a DVD video (continued) You can use the Control Panel to set various playback modes. Using the DVD disc menu Some DVDs allow you to select disc contents from a menu. When you play such DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, and other options using the menu.
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(Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button. To end Shuffle Play Repeat Play is turned on. Use the directional buttons to select the (Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button until When Repeat Play is used with Program Play, Repeat Play options are limited to “Shuffle Off”...
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Playing a DVD video (continued) Repeated playback of a selected scene (A-B Repeat) You can set a specific section of the disc to be repeatedly played back. During playback, use the directional buttons to select the (A-B Repeat) icon, and press the ✕...
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DVD player Selecting a specific scene for Displaying playback playback information You can select a specific scene for playback by You can display information such as the specifying the title or chapter number, or by current title or chapter number, or the elapsed entering the elapsed time for the starting point or remaining time on a disc.
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) Using the Setup display You can adjust the picture and sound settings, and set various other output options using the Setup display. You can also select a language for subtitles and menus, restrict playback by children, and so on.
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x Menu Setting language options Selects the language for the DVD disc menu. (Language Setup) This setting is not available during Resume Play. “Language Setup” allows you to choose from • English among various languages for the on-screen • French display (OSD), DVD audio, and other items.
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) x DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) This setting may help reduce roughness in the on-screen image and produce a cleaner picture. • Off: Normally select this position. • DNR1: Increases picture clarity. • DNR2: Increases picture clarity (maximum). Notes •...
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Use the directional buttons to Use the directional buttons to select “Region”, and press the ✕ select a restriction level, and press the ✕ button. button. Parental Control is set. The lower the value, the stricter the restriction. Use the directional buttons to select the region to base Parental Control levels on, and press the ✕...
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) Setting sound options (Audio Setup) You can adjust your audio settings based on the playback conditions or the equipment in use. The default setting for each menu is underlined in the explanations below. For details see “Using the Setup display”...
Troubleshooting Power The power is not turned on. Please double check , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. , The console is not turned on. Turn on the • If you experience any of the following console using the MAIN POWER switch on difficulties while using the console, use the console rear.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Poor sound quality. , The console is placed on an unstable surface. Place the console on a stable and flat surface. Do not shake or vibrate the console. , Clean the disc. , Moisture has condensed on the disc (see page 2).
Specifications General Optional accessories Power requirements SCPH-110 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption SCPH-1020 50 W SCPH-1090 Dimensions (approx.) SCPH-10010 301 × 78 × 182 mm (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) SCPH-10020 2.0 kg Operating temperature SCPH-10030 5˚C-35˚C Laser diode properties SCPH-10040 •...
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Customer Service Helpline (listed condition, express or implied, in respect of this on the Customer Registration Card and in a Product and neither SCEE nor any other Sony current software manual) for return instructions entity, or their suppliers or authorised service and other guidance.
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