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Checking the package contents

Connecting your console to a TV set

Check that you have the following items:•Console•Analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)Removing the 3-pin converting adaptor

The socket outlet varies depending on where you use your PlayStation®2. If the plug of the supplied AC power cord does not match the socket outlet, remove the converting adaptor.

1 Loosen the screw.

2 Open the converting adaptor.

• AV cable (integrated audio/video)•AC power cord with the 3-pin converting adaptor attached•Instruction manual

Power plug

3-pin converting adaptor

This section explains the connecting method for listening to sound through your TV speakers. When connecting to audio equipment with digital connectors, see “Connecting digital audio components” on page 6.

Connecting to a TV with audio/video input

Connect your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system to the TV using the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/video).

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow, red (right audio) to red and white (left audio) to white.

After connecting

Set your TV to the appropriate video input mode. Refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

When connecting to a wide screen TV (16:9 aspect ratio)

Set “Screen Size” in the System Configuration menu to “16:9.” For details on the System Configuration menu, see page 7.

If your TV is monaural

Do not connect the red plug. If you want to hear both left and right sounds from a monaural TV, use a commercially available dual phono to single phono (stereo to monaural) type audio cable (sold separately).

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Positioning the console

 

MAIN POWER

 

switch

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

~AC IN connector

connector

 

To AV MULTI OUT

 

connector

 

You can position the console either horizontally or vertically.

When positioning the console vertically, use the SCPH-10040 vertical stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).

Notes

The console may be damaged if it is placed in any position other than a horizontal or vertical one.

Do not change the position of the console (from horizontal to vertical or vice versa) while it is in operation. Doing so may damage the disc or cause the console to malfunction.

 

Wall outlet

AV cable (integrated audio/video)

AC power cord

When positioning the console horizontally, you can use the SCPH-10110 horizontal stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).

The ”” product family logo located on the disc tray

The “” product family logo on the disc tray can be rotated to match the horizontal or vertical positioning of the console.

Static image caution

Static, non-moving images, such as DVD menus, configuration displays, or images “paused” may leave a faint image permanently on the TV screen if left on for extended periods of time.

Projection TVs are more susceptible to this than other types of displays. Do not operate the console in such a manner that this could occur.

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 problem technically lies within the television. If you encounter such a problem with your television/monitor, please call the PlayStation® service line number listed on your warranty card for technical assistance.

Horizontal positioning

Vertical positioning