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Instruction manual
Thank you for purchasing the "PlayStation"video game console.
You can enjoy playing CD-ROM discs with both the "PlayStation" logo and
[PAL] designation, and audio CDs with this unit. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual and retain it for future reference.
SCPH-5502
A
© 1995, 1996, 1997
3-973-676-12(1)
TM
Connector section
RESET button
1/u button
and indicator
Disc cover
§ button
Memory card slots
Controller ports
L2 button, R2button,
L1 button, R1 button
Directional buttons
¢ , ® , ✕ , π buttons
START button
SELECT button

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  • Page 1 3-973-676-12(1) Connector section RESET button 1/u button and indicator Disc cover § button Instruction manual Memory card slots Thank you for purchasing the “PlayStation”video game console. You can enjoy playing CD-ROM discs with both the “PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation, and audio CDs with this unit. Before operating the unit, Controller ports please read this manual and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. To Use your “PlayStation” following the instructions in protect the lens from dust, keep the disc cover this manual. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. closed except when inserting or removing a disc. If expressly prohibits the analysis or remodelling of the the lens is not clean, your “PlayStation”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking Table of contents Check that you have the following items: WARNING Precautions Unpacking Console Connecting your “PlayStation” to a TV set Playing a game Controller Using a memory card Playing an audio CD Troubleshooting AC power cord AV cable (integrated audio/video) Specifications...
  • Page 4: Connecting Your "Playstation" To A Tv Set

    “PlayStation”. Any applicable warranties offered by Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand, a division of Sony Music Entertainment (New Zealand) Ltd. may be limited or disclaimed in some particular cases of this occurrence. Should you experience any difficulties for whatever reason with your “PlayStation”...
  • Page 5: Playing A Game

    Playing a game Press § (open) button. A Restarting a game The disc cover opens. Press RESET. Insert a disc with the label side up. Be careful not to press RESET while playing the Close the disc cover. game, or the game will end. Press 1/u (on/standby) button.
  • Page 6: Using A Memory Card

    Using a memory card Copying game data You can save and load game data using the optional SCPH-1020 memory card..Check that the card you’re copying to has Each memory card has 15 memory blocks. enough memory blocks, then select “...
  • Page 7: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an audio CD @™ Display track numbers higher than 20 Your “PlayStation” can also play audio CDs. There are two control methods for the audio (appears only when there are more than 20 CD facility. tracks on a CD) @£...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting No sound ___________________________________ Check No picture on the screen. ______________________ Check The picture and the sound skip. _________________ Check The screen and the sound freeze Symptoms or the game (or audio CD) stops playing. _________ Check If you experience any of the following problems, The game (or audio CD) does not start.
  • Page 9 Is the TV volume set properly? Is the disc inserted with the label side up? If not, adjust the volume. Make sure “mute” is not selected If not, insert the disc with the label side up. on the TV. If the problem persists, bCheck If the problem persists, bCheck...
  • Page 10 There is a problem with the disc. Clean the underside of the disc with a CD cleaner and try to play it again. To clean the disc, refer to the instruction manual of the CD cleaner. If the problem persists, the disc may be defective. The lens may be dirty.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements: 220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption: 9W Dimensions: 270 x 60 x 188 mm (w/h/d) Mass: 1.4 kg Operating Temperature: 5˚C-35˚C Laser diode properties •Material: GaAlAs •Wavelength: l=780 nm •Emission duration: Continuous •Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block) Inputs/outputs on the front...
  • Page 12 “Sony” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. “ ” and “PlayStation” are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Printed in Japan.

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