Instruction Manual SCPH-79002 SCPH-79003 Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference.
WARNING Read carefully before operating your PlayStation®2 console To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place a container filled with liquids on top of the console. A few people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching TV or playing video games, including DVD-Videos or games played on the PlayStation®2 console.
Table of contents WARNING .................................................................................... 2 Precautions ..................................................................................... 4 Preparation Getting started ................................................................................ 7 Part names ...................................................................................... 8 Connecting to a TV ....................................................................
Health Precautions This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines: • Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions. • Stop use and unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner or produces unusual sounds or smells.
• Do not set the console other than in the vertical or horizontal position. When placing in the vertical position, use the Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) that is compatible with this console. Also, do not change the position while the console is turned on. • Keep the system and accessories, including cable ties and fasteners, out of the reach of small children. AC adaptor and AC power cord use • To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC adaptor and AC power cord.
When connecting the console to a plasma or projection* TV Do not leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this may leave a faint image permanently on the screen. * Except LCD screen types Note on safety when playing DVDs or CDs If you set the volume too high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers. Exercise care when setting the volume.
Preparation Positioning the console You can place the console in either the horizontal or vertical position. Horizontal position Checking the package contents Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manual. s PlayStation®2 console...1 Set the console horizontally.
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 console to malfunction. • Places subject to extreme temperatures, in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or in a car with its windows closed (particularly in summer).
PlayStation®2 console rear Preparation Connecting to a TV Rear vent Before connecting ! DC IN 8.5V NETWORK connector DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector • Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. • Check that the TV is turned off. connector Connecting to a TV using the supplied AV Cable AV MULTI OUT connector Connect the console to the TV as shown below.
Caution If you display a still image on a plasma or projection* TV screen for an extended period of time, "ghosting" may occur. This is a characteristic of these types of TVs. Static, non-moving images, such as console setting menus, DVD menus or paused images, may leave a faint image permanently on the TV screen if left on for an extended time. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details.
Notes When using cables sold separately TV Cable type A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO Cable (SCPH-10480) A TV without video inputs RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 C) (for SCPH-79002) RFU Adaptor (SCPH-10072 B) (for SCPH-79003) A TV with Euro-AV (SCART) connector Euro-AV Cable (SCPH-10142) (for SCPH-79003) A TV with component video input connectors Component AV Cable (SCPH-10490) Picture quality scale Preparation Picture quality differs depending on the type of cable used.
Connecting digital audio equipment Connecting the controller 1 Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller port of the console. By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy 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, refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
3 Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet. Console rear Preparation Connecting the AC adaptor and AC power cord Warnings AC power cord • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. 1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
Turning the console on and off Before turning on the console Do not turn on the console until you have finished these steps. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details. • Turn on the TV. • Change your TV setting to display output from the line to which the console is connected. 2 1 Press and hold the =/1/RESET button on the console front for more than a second. =/1/RESET button Check that the =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console front is lit up in red.
Games Playing a game Games 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 Before playing a game Check that the connections to the TV and audio equipment are correct and that the precautions have been met.
4 Close the disc cover. 2 Push the middle of the disc cover. After the disc cover is closed, the game will start. Remove the disc. Hold down the black centre part of the disc holder, and then lift the disc by the edges. Push the middle of the disc cover. Press the black centre part of the disc holder. Notes • You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 35). • If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, the game will start automatically. To reset a game Press the \/1 (on/standby)/
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes. Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software titles make this adjustment automatically. Digital mode (indicator: off) Part names SELECT button Analog mode (indicator: red) Games The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is equipped with a pressuresensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.
About using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E) You can use the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E) with the PlayStation®2 console, but the functions of the buttons in analog mode may be different from those of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2). Only the left and right analog sticks can be used in analog mode. Note Not all PlayStation®2 format software titles support the use of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®) (SCPH-110 E).
3 Inserting a Memory Card button. 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. 4 Select the destination, and then press the 5 Select "Yes", and then press the button. MEMORY CARD button. Games Console front Select "Copy" or "Delete", and then press the While copying or deleting data, do not remove the Memory Cards.
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. Playing a CD 1 Turn on the console and insert the disc ( page 15). Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Starting a game". The track numbers are displayed. 2 Using the directional buttons, select the track number you want to play and then press the button. Playback begins.
5 Playing in various modes 1 6 Plays tracks as recorded on the CD Program Plays tracks in a specified order Shuffle Plays tracks in a random order Off Does not play the CD repeatedly All Plays all tracks repeatedly 1 Plays a track repeatedly Select the desired track, and then press the button. Playback begins.
DVDs Watching a DVD You can operate the DVD player using the following methods. • Using the on-screen Control Panel • Operating directly using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) • Using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) Using the Control Panel 1 Start playback of the DVD ( 2 Press the SELECT button. page 24). The Control Panel is displayed. If you press the SELECT button again, the display will change its position on the screen.
Icon O Function Icon Return Returns to the previously selected screen within the DVD's menu N Play Starts playback Displays and changes audio options on DVDs with multiple audio tracks X Pause Pauses playback Audio Options x Stop Stops playback ( Angle Options Displays and changes viewing angles on DVDs recorded with multi-angle options A-B Repeat Subtitle Options Displays and changes subtitle options on DVDs with subtitle options Specifies a scene for playback, and starts playback of t
Playing a DVD 1 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. 1 Notes Playback of the selected chapter begins. If you want to play a chapter with a single digit number (i.e. 1-9), enter a leading zero. For example, enter as "01". • If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, playback will begin automatically.
Finding a particular point on a DVD (Search) You can search either forwards or backwards to quickly locate a particular point on a DVD. During playback, select or in the Control Panel ( page 22) and then press and hold the button. Search speed changes as shown below when you press either the up or down directional button while holding down the button. • • • • 2 Search 3 Search 2 Search 1 Slow You can display information such as the current title number or elapsed time.
Selecting Original or Play List for DVD-RW playback When using a DVD-RW disc (VR mode), you can select the type of titles you want to play. 1 With playback stopped, select ( page 22) and then press the in the Control Panel button. Original and Play List will be selected in turn each time you press the button. Original Plays content in the originally recorded sequence Play List Plays edited content. Play List is the default setting.
4 5 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. Press the START button. 1 Program Play begins. page 22), and then Shuffle Play You can set this option for random playback of all titles or chapters recorded on a disc. Playback order will be different each time Shuffle Play is used. in the Control Panel ( button.
Clearing playback modes Adjusting DVD player settings Clears playback modes to allow normal playback. 1 Select press the in the Control Panel ( button. page 22), and then A message stating, "Play mode contents cleared", is displayed and the console returns to normal playback. Note If multiple playback modes have been set in a combination, all playback modes are cleared.
4 Select the desired setting, and then press the button. The setting of the item is completed. For details, see the instructions for each item ( pages 29 to 34). Setting TV display options In the Screen Setup menu, you can set the screen size (aspect ratio) and other options that affect picture quality. Notes Setting language options TV Type You can set the aspect ratio to match the screen of the connected TV.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Progressive You can use this setting to help reduce roughness in the on-screen image and produce a cleaner picture. You can display an image in which the picture updates all the lines in one 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). Off DNR is not used.
• DVD-RW disc (VR mode) content can only be viewed in standard interlace format. The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content. 3 Select "Region", and then press the button. The list of region options is displayed. 4 Setting viewer options Select the region to base the Parental Control level on, and then press the button. If you select "Other", see "Region code list" ( Pause mode Auto A picture with moving elements is displayed without jitter. Normally select this position.
Region code list Changing your password To enter a Parental Control region code, select "Other" in step 4 of "Setting Parental Control" ( page 31). Use the directional buttons to select the first letter, and then press the right directional button. Then select the next letter and press the button. In step 2 of "Setting Parental Control" ( following steps: 1 page 31), complete the Using the directional buttons, select "Change Password" and then press the button.
Dolby Digital Setting sound options This option sets Dolby Digital as the output signal for the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Audio Digital Out You can switch the method of outputting the audio signal when you connect the following audio devices to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Select this option when the console is connected to an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
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 1 Turn on the console ( page 14). You can do the following from the Browser screen: • Copy or delete game data saved on a Memory Card • Start a game • Start playback of an audio CD • Start playback of a DVD 1 Display the main menu ( 2 Using the directional buttons, select "Browser" and then press the button. The main menu is displayed. Note that it may take some time for the main menu to be displayed. page 35).
4 Select an icon, and then press the button. • 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 "Copying or deleting game data" ( page 19). • If you select the icon for a PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® format software disc, the game will start. • When you select the icon for an audio CD disc, the tracks contained on the CD are displayed. See "Playing an audio CD" ( page 20).
Notes • 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 reset the console. Clock Adjustment You can set the display mode for the TV. 4:3 Select this option when using a standard TV with the console. Full* Select this option when using a standard TV with the console. The black margins on the upper and lower portions of the screen are cut off.
Component Video Out When using the Component AV Cable (sold separately), you must set the mode to match the input jacks on your TV. Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Select this option when connecting the console to component video input connectors (default setting for SCPH-79002). RGB Select this option when connecting the console to RGB input connectors (default setting for SCPH-79003). Note The "RGB" setting is only for PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® format software.
Using the Version Information screen 3 Select the desired setting, and then press the For details, see the instructions for each item ( button. pages 39 to 41). 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. You can also change optional settings for some items. At the main menu ( page 35), press the button. The Version Information screen is displayed.
PlayStation® Driver You can set the PlayStation® Driver programme to optimise performance of PlayStation® format software. Note The settings will automatically return to the default settings in the following case: – When the console is turned off DVD Player If you set "Progressive" to "On" when the console is connected to a TV without the necessary equipment, the picture quality may be reduced or the picture may not be displayed. You can clear the "Progressive" setting by following the procedure below.
7 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.
Networking Connecting to a network You can enjoy online games by connecting the PlayStation®2 console to a broadband network.
Connecting the console Warning Warning Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you have made all other connections. 1 Connect the Ethernet network cable to the NETWORK connector on the console rear.
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 your PlayStation®2 console by visiting www.ps2registration.
About DVD-Videos Additional information Compatible software You can play discs of the following types on the PlayStation®2 console: Disc logo PlayStation®2 format DVD-ROM [12 cm, Silver] " PlayStation®2 format CD-ROM [12 cm, Blue] " PlayStation® format CD-ROM [12 cm, Black] PlayStation® logo and designation ", PlayStation®2 logo and designation ", PlayStation®2 logo and designation ALL (SCPH-79002 only) 2 ALL (SCPH-79003 only) About DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs Audio CD [12 cm, 8 cm
About DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which contains DVD recorded material on one side and digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. Accessories Optional accessories are available for this model of PlayStation®2 console. When using optional accessories, be sure to purchase those that are compatible with this model of PlayStation®2 console.
About the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) • This model of the PlayStation®2 console features a built-in IR receiver. When operating with a DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately), do not insert an IR receiver (for PlayStation®2) into a controller port of the console. • When purchasing a DVD Remote Control for use with this console, choose one that does not include a separate IR receiver Unit. • You cannot open or close the disc cover using the DVD Remote Control.
IMPORTANT 1. If you need to claim under this Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service helpline (listed in a PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manuals) for return instructions and other guidance. 2. This Guarantee is only valid: i. in the United Kingdom, Eire, Australia and New Zealand; and ii.
AC adaptor Specifications General Power requirements 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Voltage/electrical current output (approx.) 8.5 V, 4.5 A Power requirements ! DC IN 8.5V Adaptor dimensions (approx.) 60 × 28 × 124 mm (w/h/d) Electrical current consumption (approx.) 4.5 A Adaptor mass (approx.) 250 g Console dimensions (approx.) 230 × 28 × 152 mm (w/h/d) Console mass (approx.
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 legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in relation to this product. About copy protection Attempted copying of DVD's played on this device, may be prevented or restricted by copy protection technology contained on the DVD.
"The disc could not be read" is displayed on the screen. , Check that the disc is placed in the console with the label side facing up ( page 15). , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 5). There is no picture or picture noise appears when playing a DVD. , When playing a DVD, connect the console to the TV directly ( page 10).
Sound quality is poor. , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 5). , If you move the console from a cold to a warm location, allow the console to adjust to room temperature before use. , If moisture condensation occurs, remove the disc and do not use the console for several hours until the condensation evaporates ( page 6). , Some PlayStation® format software titles may not perform properly on the PlayStation®2 console.
The console does not function properly. , Static electricity and other similar occurrences may affect the console's operation. Turn off the console and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Then, replug and turn on the console by pressing the @/1/RESET button. The @/1 indicator flashes in red and the console does not work. , Do not use the console until the flashing stops.
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