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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Discs that can be played with the PlayStation PlayStation 2 format PlayStation ® DVD-ROM CD-ROM Disc logo “ ”, PlayStation 2 logo “ ”, PlayStation ® designation Disc color Silver Blue Contents Audio and video Disc size 12 cm Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio...
Checking the package contents Check that you have the following items: • Console • Analog controller (DUALSHOCK ® Removing the 3-pin converting adaptor The socket outlet varies depending on where you use your PlayStation 2. If the plug of the supplied AC power ®...
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Connecting to a VCR Connect your PlayStation 2 console to the VCR ® using the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/ video) matching the plug colors. If your VCR is monaural, do not connect the When playing a DVD video red plug. However, when playing a DVD video, do not connect the console to a VCR.
Connecting digital audio components This section explains how to connect the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system ® 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.
Using the Main menu Time Format When turning on the console without first inserting a disc, the Main menu appears on the •12 hour clock TV screen. •24 hour clock Date Format •MM/DD/YYYY •DD/MM/YYYY •YYYY/MM/DD Time Zone Select your country or region to set the time zone.
Playing a game Starting a game Turn on the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console. The 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the console lights up in red to indicate that the console is now in standby mode.
When not intending to play a game for an Differences between the analog extended period of time controller (DUALSHOCK Turn the power off at the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console, and analog controller (DUALSHOCK disconnect the AC power plug from the 1 Analog controller (DUALSHOCK electrical socket.
Check the appropriate software manual to determine the amount of space needed to save the data for a given game. is a copyrighted anti-copying technology created by Sony Corp. This mark does not necessarily imply compatibility with other products bearing the “MAGICGATE” trademark.
Playing a DVD video Operating the DVD player directly with a controller You can operate the DVD player directly with the buttons on a controller when the Control Panel Playing a DVD video (page 12) is not displayed. You can also operate the DVD player using the DVD remote control (for PlayStation Depending on the DVD video, some operations with the SCPH-10174 DVD remote control (for PlayStation...
Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel You can enjoy various functions using the on- screen menu (Control Panel). The possible functions are different depending on the disc. Press the SELECT button. The Control Panel appears on the TV screen.
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Using the DVD menu Using the Title menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc A DVD is divided into long sections of a movie contents using a menu. When you play these or a music feature called “titles.” When you DVDs, you can select the language for the play a DVD which contains several titles, you subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using...
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Using the Control Panel (continued) Searching for a title You can select the number of the title you want to search for using the number buttons. Select (Go to Title) using the directional buttons and press the ✕ button. “Go to Title - -” appears on the TV screen. Enter the number of the title in 2 digits using the number buttons.
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player Using the Setup display Setup display item list Using the Setup display, you can change the The default settings are underlined. initial settings, adjust the picture and sound and set various other output options. You can also choose a language for subtitles, restrict playback by children, and so on.
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Settings and adjustments (continued) Setting language options (Language Setup) “Language Setup” allows you to choose from among various languages for the on-screen display or audio track. The default settings are underlined. Select “Language Setup” in the Setup display. Notes • When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for the “DVD Menu,”...
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Setting viewer options (Custom Setup) “Custom Setup” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “Custom Setup” in the Setup display. x Pause Mode Selects the picture in pause mode. • Auto : A picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output without any jitter.
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Settings and adjustments (continued) Setting sound options (Audio Setup) “Audio Setup” allows you to adjust your audio settings according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “Audio Setup” in the Setup display. x Audio Digital Out Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you connect with equipment like the following.
Troubleshooting , The disc is not inserted correctly. , The console is in pause mode. , Try another set of AV cables . Picture noise appears. Please go through this , Clean the disc. section if you experience , Moisture has condensed inside the console. difficulty in operating the (see page 2) , The console is placed on an unstable...
Troubleshooting (continued) The disc tray does not open. , Make sure the AC power cord is connected securely. , Make sure the console is turned on. Turn on the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console.
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Glossary Chapter (page 14) as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy a more real Sections of a movie or a music piece on a DVD audio presence. that are smaller than titles. A title is composed Furthermore, various advanced functions such of several chapters.
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連接錄影機時 您可使用本機附屬品的 AV 連接線(音頻 視頻一體化)把“PlayStation 2”連接到錄影機 上-連接時﹐請注意端子顏色要插入電視機上相 同顏色的端子插孔- 如果您的電視機是單聲道而非立體聲﹐則不 必連接紅色端子- 當播放 DVD 時﹐奉勸您不要將主機連接到錄 影機上﹐因為這會造成畫質鮮明度的降低-請把 主機直接連接到電視機上- 連接完畢之後 替電視機和錄影機設定正確的影像輸入頻道 (參閱該電視機以及錄影機的使用說明書)- 連接具備 S 影像輸入端子的電視機時 讓 PlayStation 2 主機透過 S 視頻連接線 (SCPH-10060 G)(非為本機附屬品)連接電視 機﹐可強化畫質之鮮明度- 連接完畢之後 替電視機設定正確的影像輸入頻道(例如「S VIDEO(S 影像頻道)」)- 到 S 影像 輸入端子 至聲音輸入端子...
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連接搭配數位(數碼)端子的音響設備 利用數碼連接線(Dolby Digital optical (AC-3)=杜比數碼(AC-3)光纖)連接 PlayStation 2 的聲音端子﹐再搭配數碼(數 位)接收器(擴大機)及喇叭(揚聲器)﹐您便 可以在舒適的家中欣賞更逼真的多聲道環繞音 效- 利用數碼連接線連接接收器(擴 大器)、MD(迷你光碟)及 DAT (數位聲音錄音帶)時 您需要使用市面上販賣的「數碼輸出光 纖」﹐並調整「System Configuration(系統設 定)」選單的「DIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL)(數碼輸 出光纖)」選項﹐設定為「On」(購買時的初期 設定)-系統設定選單之詳細設定方法﹐請參考 第 7 頁的說明- 主機後面 接收器(擴大機)、MD (迷你光碟)機或 DAT MAIN (數位聲音錄音帶)唱 POWER 機 DIGITAL INPUT AC IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL AV MULTI OUT (OPTICAL)
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播放 DVD 使用控制器操作 DVD 播放系統 即使不顯示控制介面(請參考第 12 頁的說明)﹐您仍可利用控制器或者是使用 PlayStation 如何播放 DVD 專用 DVD 遙控器(選購品)﹐直接操作 DVD 播放系統-遙控器之操作方法的詳細說明﹐請參閱 PlayStation 某些 DVD 會因為製作上的限制﹐出現操作異 常或無法操作的問題-詳細請參閱光碟的使用 本機已搭載了 PlayStation 說明- 專用 DVD 遙控器的附屬品)插在主機的控制器端子後﹐您便立即可以使用 DVD 遙控器-在這部機器上 使用 PlayStation 按主機後面的 MAIN POWER(主 電源)按鈕﹐接通電源/ L2 按鈕: (第 14 頁) 當主機前面的...
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使用控制介面 如何使用控制介面 您可使用螢幕上的控制介面操作各項播放功 能-但播放功能可能因光碟而有所不同- 按 SELECT(選擇)按鈕/ 螢幕上顯示控制介面- 用方向按鈕選擇功能/ 按 ✕ 按鈕/ 關於各項播放功能的詳細說明﹐請參考 第 13 頁及第 14 頁的說明- 您可以直接用控制器選擇部分功能/ 詳細請參考第 11 頁的說明- 控制介面項目一覽表 DVD 選單(第 13 頁) 某些 DVD 可使用選單﹐設定光碟的各項內 插入一張錄製多種取景角度(多角度)的 DVD 容-當您放入這類DVD時﹐可使用 DVD 選單 時﹐您可在播放時選擇從各種不同角度觀 更改字幕、選擇聲音語言等- 賞- 標題選單(第 13 頁) DVD 中﹐電影或音樂的收錄最長單位被稱為...
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使用 DVD 選單 使用標題選單 某些 DVD 可使用選單﹐設定光碟的各項內 DVD 中﹐電影或音樂的收錄最長單位被稱為 容-當您放入這類 DVD 時﹐可利用 DVD 選單更 「標題」-假如使用的 DVD 有數個標題﹐那麼您 改字幕、選擇聲音語言等- 可使用標體選單選擇標題- (DVD選單)﹐按 ✕ 按 用方向按鈕選擇 鈕決定- 螢幕上出現 DVD 選單﹐但選單內容可能因為 光碟而有所不同- 用方向按鈕選擇您想要更改的項目- 假如想更改其他項目﹐請重複步驟 2- 按 ✕ 按鈕執行- 立刻顯示標題選單 立刻顯示 DVD 選單 開啟控制介面前﹐按控制器的 s 按鈕- 開啟控制介面前﹐按控制器的...
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