Connecting to a VCR
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Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors |
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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 red plug.
However, when playing a DVD video, do not connect the console to a VCR. If you do, picture quality may be reduced. Connect the console directly to the TV.
After connecting
Set your TV and VCR adjustments appropriately.
Refer to the instruction manuals for your TV and VCR.
When playing a DVD video
VCRTV
PlayStation®2
console
Connect directly
If your monitor or projector has component video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), connect your PlayStation®2 console using the
Before connecting
If you connect your PlayStation®2 console to a television using the component AV cable without first setting the “Component Video Out” option under the “System Configuration” menu to “Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr,” the TV screen might not display properly. Before connecting your console with the component AV cable, first use the supplied AV cable (integrated
To audio input
Connection
To AV MULTI OUT 
connector
To component video input connectors
Connecting to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector
audio/video) and make sure that the “Component Video Out” option is set to
Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the
S VIDEO input connector on the TV using the
You will get a better picture.
After connecting
Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode (such as “S VIDEO”).
To S VIDEO input
To audio input (left)
To AV MULTI OUT connector
To audio input (right)
“Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr.”
Note
The PlayStation®2 console is not compatible with HDTV unless the proper software and connecting devices are used.
Refer to the instruction manual for your TV for details.
When turning on the console for the first time
The initial setup screen appears.
Set “Language,” “Time Zone” and “Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time)” according to the instructions on the screen.
Connecting to a TV with an antenna input
Connect your PlayStation®2 console to the antenna input on the TV using the
After connecting
Set the channel switch on the RFU adaptor and the channel selector of your TV to VHF channel CH 3 or CH 4, whichever is not active in your area.
To antenna | To AV MULTI OUT |
input | connector |
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Settings can be adjusted later in the System Configuration menu. For details, see “Using the System Configuration menu” on page 9.