watching TV or playing video games, including DVD videos or games played on the PlayStation 2 console. Players who have not had any seizures may nonetheless have ® WARNING an undetected epileptic condition. Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation 2 console if you have an epileptic condition or experience any of the ®...
Main menu Table of contents Displaying the main menu............35 Using the Browser screen.............35 Using the System Configuration menu.........36 WARNING ..................2 Using the Version Information screen..........39 Precautions ..................4 Networking Preparation Connecting to a network...............42 Getting started................7 Creating network settings .............44 Part names..................
Health Precautions • Stop using the console immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. – Lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness – Tired, uncomfortable or aching hands or arms This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety.
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Use and handling AC adaptor and AC power cord use • Do not throw or drop the console or accessories, or expose them to strong physical • To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC adaptor and AC power shock.
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Connecting with a network cable Moisture condensation Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the following types to the If the console or disc is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture network connector: may condense on the lens inside the console or on the disc.
Preparation Positioning the console Getting started You can place the console in either the horizontal or vertical position. Horizontal position Set the console horizontally. Checking the package contents Vertical position Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, When setting the console in the vertical contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can...
Part names Caution Do not place the console in locations where it may be exposed to the following conditions: • Places subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue or dust build-up on the internal components, such as the lens, may cause the PlayStation 2 console front ®...
PlayStation 2 console rear ® Connecting to a TV Rear vent Before connecting • Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. DC IN 8.5V • Check that the TV is turned off. NETWORK connector connector Connecting to a TV using the supplied AV Cable...
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Connecting to a TV with a Euro-AV connector Caution If you display a still image on a plasma or projection* TV screen for an extended using the Euro-AV connector plug period of time, "ghosting" may occur. This is a characteristic of these types of TVs.
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Notes When using cables sold separately • The DVD player's progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan Picture quality differs depending on the type of cable used. Use the (480p).
Connecting digital audio Connecting the controller equipment Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) into a controller ® port of the console. By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy Console front 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, MEMORY CARD refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet. Connecting the AC adaptor and Console rear AC power cord Warnings AC power cord • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily To the electrical outlet accessible.
Notes Turning the console on and off • 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. •...
Games Playing a game Place the disc in the console with the label side facing up. Disc cover Place the disc so that all three tabs are above the disc's surface. A (open) button =/1/RESET button Before playing a game Starting a game Check that the connections to the TV and audio equipment are correct and Turn on the console (...
Close the disc cover. Remove the disc. Push the middle of the disc cover. After the disc cover is closed, the Hold down the black centre part of the console, and then lift the disc game will start. by the edges. Push the middle of the disc cover.
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About mode switching Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK ® The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes. Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) is equipped with a pressure- ®...
2) uses "MagicGate", 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. Using Memory Cards...
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Select "Copy" or "Delete", and then press the button. Inserting a Memory Card When copying game data, check that two Memory Cards are inserted in the console. If you have selected "Delete", skip to step 5. Insert the Memory Card into a MEMORY CARD slot on the console front. Console front Select the destination, and then press the button.
Audio CDs Operating the CD player during playback Playing an audio CD Using the directional buttons, select the icon for the desired track and then press the button. Icon (button*) Function Playing a CD . (L1 button) Go to the beginning of the current or previous track Turn on the console and insert the disc ( page 15).
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Select the audio CD icon, and then press the button. Playing in various modes The track numbers are displayed, and the setting option is shown in the lower left of the screen. You can set for "Play Mode" and "Repeat". Select the desired track, and then press the button.
DVDs Using the Control Panel Watching a DVD Start playback of the DVD ( page 24). Press the SELECT button. You can operate the DVD player using the following methods. The Control Panel is displayed. If you press the SELECT button again, •...
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Icon Function Icon Function Returns to the previously selected screen Play Starts playback Return within the DVD's menu Pause Pauses playback Displays and changes audio options on Audio Options DVDs with multiple audio tracks Stop Stops playback ( page 24) Displays and changes viewing angles on Angle Options DVDs recorded with multi-angle options...
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Playing a DVD Selecting a specific scene for playback Turn on the console and insert a disc ( page 15). Selecting a scene by chapter number Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Starting a game". Playback begins. During playback, select the desired chapter number in the Control Panel ( page 22) and then press the button.
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Finding a particular point on a DVD (Search) Displaying playback information You can display information such as the current title number or elapsed time. You can search either forwards or backwards to quickly locate a particular point on a DVD. During playback, select in the Control Panel page 22) and then press the...
Selecting Original or Play List for DVD-RW Using the playback modes playback When using a DVD-RW disc (VR mode), you can select the type of titles Using the various playback modes, you can play titles or chapters in the you want to play. order you want or repeat playback of a specific scene.
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Select the chapter number, and then press the button. Repeat Play To play all the chapters, select "All". Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other titles or chapters. You can set this option to play titles or chapters repeatedly. Select in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then...
Clearing playback modes Adjusting DVD player settings Clears playback modes to allow normal playback. Select in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then You can use the Control Panel to adjust DVD player settings, such as the press the button.
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Select the desired setting, and then press the button. Setting TV display options The setting of the item is completed. For details, see the instructions for each item ( pages 29 to 34). In the Screen Setup menu, you can set the screen size (aspect ratio) and other options that affect picture quality.
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DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Progressive You can use this setting to help reduce roughness in the on-screen image You can display an image in which the picture updates all the lines in one and produce a cleaner picture. pass. In most cases, this results in a clearer, flicker-free image. This feature is available only if your TV and AV Cable* support progressive scan (480p).
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• DVD-RW disc (VR mode) content can only be viewed in standard interlace format. Select "Region". The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content. The list of region options is displayed. Select the region to base the Parental Control level on, and Setting viewer options then press the button.
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Region code list Select a number, and then press the button. To enter a Parental Control region code, select "Other" in step 4 of "Setting Repeat step 2 to enter a four-digit password. You are required to enter Parental Control" ( page 31).
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Dolby Digital Setting sound options This option sets Dolby Digital as the output signal for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Audio Digital Out Select this option when the console is connected to an audio device You can switch the method of outputting the audio signal when you with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
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Audio Track Auto Select Mode This setting gives priority to the audio track that contains the highest number of channels when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) are recorded. If PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG have the same number of channels, the console selects PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio tracks in that order.
Main menu Using the Browser screen Displaying the main menu You can do the following from the Browser screen: • Copy or delete game data saved on a Memory Card From the main menu, you can access information and change various settings.
Select an icon, and then press the button. Using the System Configuration • When you select the Memory Card icon, icons for data saved on the Memory Card are displayed. To copy or delete saved game data, see menu "Copying or deleting game data" ( page 19).
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Notes Screen Size • The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below. • Changes to each setting are saved and remain in effect even after you turn off or You can set the display mode for the TV. reset the console.
Note Component Video Out The following limitations apply when the DVD Remote Control is set to "Gameplay Function On": When using the Component AV Cable (for PlayStation 2) (sold ® – Depending on the software, some remote control buttons may not work properly. separately), you must set the mode to match the input jacks on your TV.
Select the desired setting, and then press the button. Using the Version Information For details, see the instructions for each item ( pages 39 to 41). screen Note The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below. You can check version information for various console components by selecting this option.
PlayStation Driver DVD Player ® You can set the PlayStation Driver programme to optimise performance If you set "Progressive" to "On" when the console is connected to a TV ® of PlayStation format software. without the necessary equipment, the picture quality may be reduced or the ®...
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Close the disc cover. Playback begins. Note The setting will not be cleared if 1) you do not start a DVD after step 4 or 2) you reset or turn off the console before step 6. Using the Version Information screen...
Networking Connecting with a network cable Connecting to a network You can connect the console to a network using an Ethernet network cable connected to the NETWORK connector on the console rear. You can connect to a 100 Base-TX or 10 Base-T network. Refer to the instructions supplied with the network device for details.
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Connecting the console Warning Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the following types to the network connector; too much electrical current may pass through the connector, Warning causing a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the connector: Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you - Standard residential telephone lines have made all other connections.
Creating network settings After you have connected a network cable to the console, you will need to create and save network settings. To do this you need a Network Access Disc supplied by registering your PlayStation 2 console. You can register ®...
About DVD-Videos Additional information • The console can only play discs recorded for the PAL broadcast standard. Compatible software 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).
About the DVD Remote Control (for Accessories PlayStation ® • This model of the PlayStation 2 console features a built-in IR Receiver. ® Optional accessories are available for this model of PlayStation 2 console. ® When operating with a DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation 2) (sold ®...
GUARANTEE Specifications Refer to the Guarantee Card supplied with this Product. General Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Power requirements DC IN 8.5V 30 Golden Square, London Electrical current consumption 5.3 A W1F 9LD UK (approx.) Console dimensions (approx.) 230 × 28 × 152 mm (w/h/d) Console mass (approx.)
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AC adaptor About national export control This product may fall within the scope of national export control legislation. You must comply fully with the requirements of such Power requirements 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in relation to Voltage/electrical current 8.5 V, 5.65 A this product.
Picture noise appears on the TV screen. Troubleshooting , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 6). , If you move the console from a cold to a warm location, allow the console to adjust to room temperature before use.
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, See also "There is no picture on the TV screen" and "Picture noise Sound quality is poor. appears on the TV screen". , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 6).
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, For some DVDs with a Dolby Digital audio track, the output signal may not The console does not function properly. comprise the entire 5.1 channel range. , Static electricity and other similar occurrences may affect the console's operation. Turn off the console and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Then, Operation replug and turn on the console by pressing the @/1/RESET button.
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Enter the number "7444". Network The registered password is cleared, and the screen for registering a password is displayed. Enter a new password ( page 31). Connection to the network cannot be established. , Check that the network settings are correct. Refer to the instructions supplied Some functions are not available.