Sony SCPH-39002 manual

3-077-227- 41 (1) © 2002 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. SCPH-39002 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system. You can play PlayStation ® 2 format CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, PlayStation ® format CD-ROM discs, audio CDs and DVD video discs with this system. Before operating[...]

2 W ARNING Do not expose the console to cigarette smoke or dust When setting up the console, avoid places subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue or dust build-up on internal components such as the lens, may cause the console to malfunction. Disc handling • Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight, o[...]

3 GB Connection DVD video systems and regional restrictions • This console conforms to the PAL broadcast standard. You cannot play discs recorded for other broadcast standards (such as NTSC) on this console (unless the NTSC disc displays the ALL label and an NTSC compatible TV is used). • Some DVD videos are marked with region numbers such as 4[...]

4 Check that you have the following items: • Console You can position the console either horizontally or vertically. When positioning the console vertically, use the SCPH-10040 E Vertical Stand (for PlayStation ® 2) (sold separately). When positioning the console horizontally, you can use the SCPH-10110 E Horizontal Stand (for PlayStation ® 2) [...]

5 GB Connection Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector Connecting your PlayStation ® 2 to a TV set Note about bouncing effect Some TVs or monitors may experience a bouncing effect in their pictures when using the PlayStation ® 2 console. There is nothing wrong with the PlayStation ® 2 console or the way it is manufactured. The proble[...]

6 This section explains how to connect your PlayStation ® 2 console 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. Connecting to a receiver or amplifier, “ MD (Minidisc) ” deck or “ DAT (Di[...]

7 GB Connection Using the Main menu When turning on the console without first inserting a disc, the Main menu appears on the TV screen. You can move to the System Configuration menu or the browser screen from the Main menu. Using the System Configuration menu Using the System Configuration menu, you can access the system setup for your PlayStation [...]

8 4,6 2 5 1 3 Starting a game Playing a game 1 2 3 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. Press the 1 (standby)/RESET button. The 1 indicator turns green and the start-up screen appears. Pl[...]

9 GB Game / Audio CD When not intending to play a game for an extended period of time Turn the power off at the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console, and disconnect the AC power plug from the electrical socket. Changing from one game to another There is no need to turn off the console when you want to change games. 1 ...... Press the A butt[...]

10 Using Memory Car ds You can save and load game or other data using the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) or Memory Card (each sold separately). Differences between the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) and Memory Card When playing PlayStation ® 2 format software, use the Memory Card (8MB*) (for PlayStation ® 2) ( 1 ). When playin[...]

11 GB DUALSHOCK 2 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 back of the console. The 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the console lights up in red to indicate that t[...]

12 Using various functions with the Contr ol P anel 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. Select the item you want using the directional buttons. Press the ✕ b[...]

13 GB Changing the audio language If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want to hear when playing a DVD video. The languages you can select are different depending on the DVD. Select (Audio Options) using the directional buttons and press the ✕ button. Each time you press the ✕ button, the language cha[...]

14 Searching for a title You can select the number of the title you want to search for using the number buttons. 1 ...... Select (Go to Title) using the directional buttons and press the ✕ button. “ Go to Title - - ” appears on the TV screen. 2 ...... Use the number buttons to enter a 2 digit title number. The player starts playback at the se[...]

15 GB Using the Setup display Using the Setup display, you can change the initial settings, adjust the picture and sound and set various other output options. You can also choose a language for subtitles, limit playback by children, and so on. Press the SELECT button to show the Control Panel on the TV screen. Select (Setup) using the directional b[...]

16 Settings and adjustments (continued) Setting the display language or sound track (Language Setup) “ Language Setup ” allows you to choose among various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “ Language Setup ” in the Setup display. Notes • When you select a language that is not r[...]

17 GB x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip step 2. 2 ...... Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons. 3 ...... To confirm your password, enter it again using the number buttons. You can set the Parental Control level and change the password. 4 ...... Select “ Region ” u[...]

18 Audio Settings (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. • Digital [...]

19 GB Please double check • If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the console, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, please contact the appropriate PlayStation ® customer service helpline which can be found: - on the customer registration card; - within every PlayStation [...]

20 , Make sure you are playing the game correctly. Refer to the appropriate software manual. , Make sure there are empty blocks on the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) or Memory Card. , Try another Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) or Memory Card. The console does not function properly. , Static electricity, etc. may affect the conso[...]

21 GB Glossary Chapter (page 14) Sections of a movie or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Dolby Digital (page 18) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology con[...]

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24 Printed in China A limited number of PlayStation ® format software titles may not play or play differently on the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system. This is primarily due to design variations in PlayStation ® format software. For further information on individual software titles, please contact the appropriate PlayStation ® custo[...]