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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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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Never disassemble the console • Use your PlayStation 2 console according to the ® instructions in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or modification of the PlayStation 2 console, ® Disc logo nor the analysis and use of the product’s circuit configurations, is provided.
Table of contents WARNING Precautions Getting started Discs that can be played with the PlayStation Checking the package contents Part names Positioning the console Connection Connecting your console to a TV set Connecting digital audio equipment Connecting other digital equipment Using the main menu Playing a game Using memory cards...
Part names PlayStation 2 console ® Front Rear Positioning the console You can position the console either horizontally or vertically. MEMORY CARD slots When positioning the console vertically, use the SCPH-10040 G vertical stand (for PlayStation “ ” product family logo (sold separately).
Connecting your console to 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.
Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors If your monitor or projector has component video input connectors (Y, C connect your PlayStation 2 console using the ® SCPH-10100 component AV cable (for PlayStation 2) (sold separately). This will ®...
Connecting other digital equipment Connecting a device using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface The two USB connectors on the front of the console can be used to connect USB-compatible devices. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected. USB connectors Note Not all USB-compatible products work with the...
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Select optional settings for the clock •Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr : Select this when you connect Select “Clock Adjustment” using the the console to the component video input directional buttons and press the ¢ button. You connectors. can set the following optional items. •RGB : Select this when you connect the Time Format console to the RGB input connector.
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.
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. 2 Memory card (sold separately)
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To play the tracks in random Playing in various modes order You can change between various play modes. The default setting for “Play Mode” is Select “Play Mode” using the “Normal”, and the default for “Repeat” is directional buttons and press the “Off”.
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. 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...
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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To use Program Play with Shuffle Play or Playback in random order Repeat Play (Shuffle Play) • Program Play with Shuffle Play During playback in Program Play mode, use The console will automatically select a random the directional buttons to select the order to play titles and chapters.
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Playing a DVD video (continued) Notes • A-B Repeat is cleared when Repeat Play is set. • Repeat Play may not be available on some discs. • Repeat Play is cleared when: – A-B Repeat is set. – The disc tray is opened using the A button on the console front.
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player Notes You can use the Control Panel to navigate the • The number of angles varies depending on the disc and DVD and adjust DVD player settings. the scene. For any given scene you can choose from Note that not all functions are available on all among the angles recorded for that scene.
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) Finding a particular point on a disc (Search) You can use the Search function to quickly locate a particular point on a DVD. You can search either forward or backward and can switch between 3 speeds and slow-motion playback speed.
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Setup display menus The Setup display menus are organized as shown below. The default settings are underlined. Screen Setup (page 22) Language Setup (pages 21-22) English TV Type Traditional Chinese Menu English French German Italian Spanish Outline Sharpening Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Norwegian...
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) x Audio Selects the language for the audio track. This setting is not available during Resume Play. • English • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Dutch • Danish • Swedish •...
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x Parental Control Use the directional buttons to The viewing of some DVD content may be select a number, and press the ✕ restricted based on viewer age or other factors button. in some regions. You can use the Parental Control feature to restrict the level of content Repeat this step to enter a four-digit that may be viewed on your console.
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Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued) To change your password In step 2 under “Setting Parental Control” use the directional buttons to select “Change Password”, and press the ✕ button. The screen for changing the password is displayed. Use the directional buttons to select a number, and press the ✕...
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x MPEG x DVD Volume Selects the MPEG AUDIO signals to be output If the audio output level of the DVD is low, you via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. can turn up the volume of the DVD. DIGITAL • On : when the console is connected to audio OUT (OPTICAL) must be set to “Off”...
Troubleshooting Please go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PlayStation 2 console. ® • If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repair. Should any problem persist, call the PlayStation service line ®...
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, Depending on the DVD, the output signal , Check that there are empty blocks/free may not comprise the entire 5.1 channel space on the memory card (8MB) (for range. It may be monaural or stereo even if PlayStation the audio track is recorded in Dolby Digital. , Try another memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation The sound comes from the center speaker...
Specifications General Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 50 W Console dimensions (approx.) 301 × 78 × 182 mm (w/h/d) Console weight (approx.) 2.0 kg Operating temperature 5˚C - 35˚C Laser diode properties • Material: GaAlAs • Wavelength: l=650/780 nm Inputs/outputs on the console front Controller port (2) Memory card slot (2)
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WARRANTY Refer to the enclosed document regarding warranty that is country/area-specific.
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“ ”, “PlayStation”, “DUALSHOCK“ and “ ” are registered trademarks and “ ” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “SONY” is a registered trademark and “ ” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “ ”、“PlayStation”、“DUALSHOCK”和“ ”為 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 之註冊商標- “...