Connecting digital audio equipment

 

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Connecting to a TV with component video input connectors

This section explains how to connect the PlayStation®2 console to audio equipment with

Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital

GB

If your monitor or projector has component video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR), connect your PlayStation®2 console using the SCPH-10100 G component AV cable (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately). This will provide the best picture.

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 audio/video) and make sure that the “Component Video Out” option is set to

“Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr.”

To audio input

To AV MULTI OUT connector

To component video input connectors

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 (Digital Audio Tape)” deck with a digital connector

Use a commercially available optical digital cable (sold separately) and set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” in the System Configuration menu to “On” (the default setting).

For details on the System Configuration menu, see pages 8-9.

PlayStation®2 console rear

cable (sold separately).

PlayStation®2

console

Optical digital cable (sold separately)

Audio device with a built-in DTS Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder

Speakers

Settings for the DVD player on your PlayStation®2 console

You may need to adjust settings for the DVD player depending on the devices to be connected.

For details on using the Setup display, see pages 20-25.

Connection

Notes

•The PlayStation®2 console is not compatible with HDTV unless the proper software and connecting cables are used. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details.

•You must use the component AV cable to view DVD video in progressive scan. If picture quality is reduced when using progressive scan, try viewing in normal (interlace) mode. For details, see “Progressive” on page 22.

 

MAIN

Connected device

 

POWER

 

~

DIGITAL INPUT

 

AC IN

 

DIGITAL OUT

AV MULTI OUT

OPTICAL

(OPTICAL)

Notes

• When you connect an audio device with a built-

in DTS decoder
Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and
then set “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio Setup”
display.

• When you connect an audio device with a built-

in Dolby Digital decoder

Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and

then set “Dolby Digital” to “On” in the
Do not connect your PlayStation®2 console to a projection TV

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

Projection TVs, except those of LCD screen types are more susceptible to this than other types of displays. Do not operate the console in such a manner that this could occur. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details.

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 contact our technical support line listed on your warranty card for technical assistance.

•Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.

•You cannot directly make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in Dolby Digital format DTS or MPEG AUDIO format using an MD or a DAT deck.

Connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS*1 Dolby Digital*2 or MPEG decoder (DVD video only)

By connecting to audio equipment with a builtin DTS Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (sold separately), you can play back sound recorded on DVD videos in Dolby Digital (AC-3) DTS or MPEG AUDIO format to reproduce the effect of listening in a movie theater or concert hall.

“Audio Setup” display.

• When you connect audio equipment with a built

in MPEG decoder

Set “DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)” to “On” and

then set “MPEG” to “On” in the “Audio
Setup” display.

Note

Refer to the operating and setup instructions for the audio device to be connected.

*1 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.