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Instruction Manual
SCPH-70002
SCPH-70003
Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference.
2-187-122-21(1)
model name1[SCPH-70002/SCPH-70003]
[2-187-122-21(1)]

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  • Page 1 01GB01COV.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Instruction Manual SCPH-70002 SCPH-70003 Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference. 2-187-122-21(1) model name1[SCPH-70002/SCPH-70003] [2-187-122-21(1)]...

  • Page 2: Warning

    01GB01COV.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Read carefully before operating your WARNING PlayStation 2 console ® A few people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    01GB01COV.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    01GB01COV.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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 –...
  • Page 5 01GB01COV.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 6 01GB01COV.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    01GB01COV.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 8: Part Names

    01GB01COV.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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...

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    01GB01COV.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 10 01GB01COV.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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 (SCPH-70003) period of time, "ghosting"...
  • Page 11 01GB01COV.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    01GB01COV.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Ac Adaptor And Ac Power Cord

    01GB01COV.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet. Connecting the AC adaptor and Console rear AC power cord Warning AC power cord Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you To the electrical outlet have made all other connections.

  • Page 14: Turning The Console On And Off

    01GB01COV.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 15: Games

    01GB01COV.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Games Playing a game Disc cover =/1/RESET button Place the disc in the console with the label side facing up. Press lightly until the disc clicks into place. A (open) button...
  • Page 16 01GB01COV.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Close the disc cover. Remove the disc. Press firmly until you hear a click. After the disc cover is closed, the Hold down the black centre part of the disc holder, and then lift the game will start.
  • Page 17 01GB01COV.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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...

  • Page 18: Using Memory Cards

    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 model name1[SCPH-70002/SCPH-70003]...
  • Page 19 01GB01COV.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 20: Audio Cds

    01GB01COV.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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*)
  • Page 21 01GB01COV.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 22: Dvds

    01GB01COV.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 23 01GB01COV.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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...
  • Page 24 01GB01COV.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 25 01GB01COV.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Playback Modes

    01GB01COV.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 27 01GB01COV.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Dvd Player Settings

    01GB01COV.book Page 28 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Clearing playback modes Adjusting DVD player settings Clears playback modes to allow normal playback. Select from the Control Panel ( page 22), and You can use the Control Panel to adjust DVD player settings, such as the then press the button.
  • Page 29 01GB01COV.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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).
  • Page 30 01GB01COV.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 31 01GB01COV.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM • DVD-RW disc (VR mode) content can only be viewed in standard interlace format. Select "Region", and then press the button. The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content.
  • Page 32 01GB01COV.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM Region code list Changing your password To enter a Parental Control region code, select "Other" in step 4 of "Setting In step 2 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 31), complete the Parental Control"...
  • Page 33 01GB01COV.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 34 01GB01COV.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 35: Main Menu

    01GB01COV.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 36: Using The System Configuration Menu

    01GB01COV.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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 37 01GB01COV.book Page 37 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 38: Component Video Out

    01GB01COV.book Page 38 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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 ®...

  • Page 39: Using The Version Information Screen

    01GB01COV.book Page 39 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 40: Dvd Player

    01GB01COV.book Page 40 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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 ®...
  • Page 41 01GB01COV.book Page 41 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 42: Networking

    01GB01COV.book Page 42 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 43 01GB01COV.book Page 43 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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,...

  • Page 44: Creating Network Settings

    01GB01COV.book Page 44 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    01GB01COV.book Page 45 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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"...

  • Page 46: Accessories

    01GB01COV.book Page 46 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.

  • Page 47: Guarantee

    Australia and the Fair Trading Act 1986 in New Zealand and this Guarantee does not affect such rights and remedies in any way. This Guarantee is given to you by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd of 30 Golden Square, London, W1F 9LD, United Kingdom.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications warranties, terms and conditions, express or implied by statute or otherwise, in respect of this Product are excluded and neither SCEE nor any other Sony entity, or their suppliers or authorised service facilities, will be liable for any special, General incidental, indirect or consequential loss or damage.
  • Page 49 01GB01COV.book Page 49 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    01GB01COV.book Page 50 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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).
  • Page 51 01GB01COV.book Page 51 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM The aspect ratio does not change even when playing the DVD with the Sound quality is poor. aspect ratio setting adjusted and/or playing 16:9 pictures of a DVD. , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, , Depending on the DVD, the aspect ratio cannot be changed.
  • Page 52 01GB01COV.book Page 52 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM , 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.
  • Page 53 01GB01COV.book Page 53 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 PM 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.
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  • Page 56 " ", "PlayStation", " ", "DUALSHOCK" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks and is a trademark of Sony Corporation. © 2004 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

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