Sony PS3 CECH-2002A, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...4 156 992 52 2 CECH 2002A CECH 2002B CECH 2003A CECH 2003B Instruction Manual Before using this product carefully read all product documentation and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...e cover please contact your nearest Sony service station The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc 2 6 21 Minami Aoyama Minato ku Tokyo 107 0062 Japan The Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd 10 Great Marlborough Street Lo...

Page 3: ...quipment System software The System Software included within this product is subject to a limited licence from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Refer to http www scei co jp ps3 eula for further details 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...

Page 4: ...s 28 Adjusting network settings wired 29 Adjusting network settings wireless 29 Adjusting custom settings 31 Connecting to the Internet 32 Using the Internet browser 32 Viewing the user s guide 32 Creating a PlayStation Network account 32 PS3 system updates 33 Using the on screen keyboard 34 Parental control 35 Replacing the hard disk 36 Backing up data 36 Removing the hard disk 37 Replacing the h...

Page 5: ...able while the system is turned on power indicator lit solid green Do not touch the system or connected cables or accessories during an electrical storm Do not use the system or accessories near water Do not allow liquid small particles or other foreign objects to get into the system or accessories Do not touch the connectors of the system or accessories Do not expose the system or accessories to ...

Page 6: ...o not place in a narrow or cramped space Do not cover with cloth Do not allow dust to build up on the vents AC power cord use To help ensure safe operation regularly inspect the AC power cord If damaged stop use immediately and contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation 3 software manual Do not use a power cord other than the supplied ...

Page 7: ...effect of other devices using the same range However in some cases interference from other devices may reduce the connection speed shorten the signal range or cause the connection to be terminated unexpectedly When using the PS3 system s scan function to select a wireless LAN access point access points that are not intended for public use may be displayed Only connect to an access point that you a...

Page 8: ...en handling a disc hold it by the edges Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs Fingerprints dust dirt or scratches on the disc can distort the picture or reduce sound quality Always handle carefully and check that discs are clean before use Storage Do not expose discs to high temperatures high humidity or direct sunlight When discs will not be used for an extended period o...

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Page 10: ...port provides the latest questions and answers about your product Friends Chatting and exchanging messages PlayStation Network Using PlayStation Network services Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3 system settings Users Selecting users to log in to the PS3 system Information about system functi...

Page 11: ...elected item button Displays the options menu control panel Icons Options menu Selecting an icon and pressing the button will display the options menu Pressing the button during content playback will display the control panel Control panel button Cancels an operation Directional buttons Used to select on screen categories items button Confirms the selected item PS button Displays the XMB menu Turn...

Page 12: ...eat and may lead to fire injury or malfunction If the system s internal temperature becomes elevated the power indicator will flash alternately in red and green In this case turn off the system page 21 and leave it unused for a while After the system cools down move it to a location with good ventilation and then resume use Notices Do not place the system in an area subject to excessive dust or ci...

Page 13: ...lowing methods to connect your system to a TV Euro AV Connector AV MULTI OUT connector AV Cable TV TV HDMI OUT connector HDMI Cable sold separately Video output in HD High Definition resolution component video Y L R P R C R P B C B COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Component AV Cable sold separately AV MULTI OUT connector TV Video output in HD High Definition resolution HDMI Video output in SD Standard ...

Page 14: ...e line or other types of cords or cables that are not compatible with the system directly to the LAN connector on the system as this may cause heat build up fire or malfunction Connect the AC power cord After plugging the AC power cord into the electrical outlet the power indicator on the PS3 system will light up in solid red page 21 Caution Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an ele...

Page 15: ... The screen for setting up the Internet connection will be displayed When connecting using an Ethernet cable basic settings will be selected automatically if you follow the on screen instructions When connecting over a wireless LAN follow the instructions in Adjusting network settings wireless page 29 to set up the connection After the settings have been completed the XMB menu page 11 will be disp...

Page 16: ...tandard Definition Video mode 1 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 2 Aspect ratio 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 9 4 3 16 9 4 3 1 This number indicates the number of scan lines Note that i stands for interlace and p stands for progressive Using progressive results in high quality video with minimal flickering 2 The video output setting on the system will display as Standard PAL Screens showing the difference in resolu...

Page 17: ...IO IN 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 3 S VIDEO Cable sold separately S VIDEO IN connector S VIDEO L AUDIO R 576i 3 AV Cable supplied VIDEO IN connector composite VIDEO L AUDIO R 576i 3 AV Cable supplied Euro AV Connector Plug supplied with the system sold in the UK only Euro AV connector SCART 576i 3 1 Depending on the type of TV or content to be played some video modes may not be supported 2 Connect ...

Page 18: ...ton If you select HDMI you will have the option to choose Automatic or Custom on the next screen In most cases select Automatic and video output settings will be completed automatically If you select AV MULTI SCART you must choose the type of output signal on the next screen In most cases select Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 3 Confirm the screen and then press the button If you changed the connector in step 2 a s...

Page 19: ...e settings and then press the button The video output settings will be saved on the system 9 Adjust audio output settings Continue on to adjust audio output settings Adjust settings to match the TV or audio device in use If you select HDMI you will have the option to choose Automatic or Manual on the next screen In most cases select Automatic If using a cable other than an HDMI cable to output aud...

Page 20: ...and to an audio device via an optical digital cable and Digital Out Optical is set under Audio Output Settings audio will no longer be output from the TV and will only be output from the audio device The system can output both audio and video through an HDMI cable If both the TV and the audio device have HDMI connectors you can output the TV picture to the TV through a connected audio device If a ...

Page 21: ...e When the power indicator is lit solid green or flashing green be sure to abide by the notices below If you do not data loss or corruption or damage to the system may occur Do not unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet Do not move or change the position of the system Hints Before using a wireless controller you must first pair it with the system page 22 You can also turn the PS3 syst...

Page 22: ...er number Each time you turn on the system a number must be assigned to the controller Press the PS button All of the port indicators flash When the controller has been assigned a number the port indicators for the assigned number turn solid red 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 You can connect up to 7 controllers at one time The controller number is shown by the number above the port indicators For numbers 5 7 add...

Page 23: ...ng has completed the port indicators stop flashing Hints The controller can be used while charging Charge in an environment where the temperature range is between 10 C 30 C Charging may not be as effective when performed in other environments The controller cannot be charged when the system is off in standby mode Battery charge level If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one secon...

Page 24: ...ct the icon for the disc from the XMB menu and then press the button Ejecting a disc Stop playback and then press the eject button Eject indicator Eject button Notices Discs that are not compatible with the system cannot be played To play commercially available BD video software in some cases the encryption key may need to be renewed The encryption key can be renewed when the system software is up...

Page 25: ...r corruption File formats that can be played or viewed File formats that can be played or viewed on this system include ATRAC MP3 AAC JPEG and MPEG 4 For the latest information refer to the online user s guide access from eu playstation com manuals Hints Only files that are playable or viewable on the PS3 system are displayed in the column for the compatible category Example Image data is displaye...

Page 26: ...ct Quit Game from the screen that is displayed Controller settings You can change controller settings by selecting Settings Accessory Settings Reassign Controllers If a controller port or number is specified by the software you can use this setting to assign the appropriate controller port or number Controller Vibration Function You can set the vibration function to on or off It is set to On by de...

Page 27: ... the button 2 Select Create New Internal Memory Card and then press the button 3 Select Internal Memory Card PS and then press the button Follow the on screen instructions to complete the operation Assigning slots 1 Select Game Memory Card Utility PS PS2 and then press the button 2 Select the internal memory card that you want to use and then press the button Select Assign Slots and then assign Sl...

Page 28: ... not need a network gateway device 2 Dial up Internet is not recommended 3 A router is a device that enables multiple devices to be connected to one Internet line A router is necessary if a PC and a PS3 system will be connected to the Internet at the same time using one Internet connection A router is not necessary if the DSL or cable modem or other network device has built in router functionality...

Page 29: ...u must adjust custom settings Refer to the instructions supplied by your Internet service provider to adjust the custom settings page 31 5 Perform the Internet connection test If the connection is successful you will be able to connect to the Internet Adjusting network settings wireless 1 Check that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the system 2 Select Settings Network Settings Internet Connec...

Page 30: ... Check the settings A list of the settings is displayed If the list is not displayed you must adjust custom settings Refer to the instructions supplied by your Internet service provider to adjust the custom settings page 31 9 Perform the Internet connection test If the connection is successful you will be able to connect to the Internet Hints SSID and WEP WPA keys are types of security information...

Page 31: ...ter the user name and password supplied by your Internet service provider DHCP host name Specify the DHCP server host name You can usually select Do Not Set DNS Setting Specify the DNS server The method varies depending on the Internet service provider you use Automatic System acquires the DNS server address automatically Manual Enter the DNS server address manually Enter the IP addresses of the p...

Page 32: ... Switch between displaying and not displaying the menu Viewing the user s guide You can use the Internet browser to view the online user s guide for the PS3 system Select Network Online Instruction Manuals and then press the button Online user s guide access from eu playstation com manuals This guide contains detailed information about using the PS3 system Creating a PlayStation Network account By...

Page 33: ...em software you cannot go back to an earlier version Checking the system software version You can check system version information by selecting Settings System Settings System Information The current version is displayed in the System Software field Update methods You can perform an update in any of the ways described below Network update You can update by downloading the update data from the Inte...

Page 34: ...reen keyboard refer to the online user s guide access from eu playstation com manuals You can also enter text using a USB keyboard or Bluetooth compatible keyboard both sold separately With the on screen keyboard displayed press any key on the connected keyboard to start entering text List of keys Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions Keys Explanation Insert...

Page 35: ... the number the tighter the restriction The combination of the parental control levels of both the PS3 system and the content determine whether the content can be played Example If the parental control level of the system is set to 7 content with a level from 1 to 7 can be played on the system Refer to http www ps playsafeonline com for further details Other security settings You can set parental ...

Page 36: ...ollowing methods Notice You should where possible make periodic back ups of data stored on the hard disk as a precaution against possible loss or corruption If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs or the hard disk must be formatted during authorised service it may not be possible to restore or repair the software or data Note that SCEE will not be liable for any loss or corrup...

Page 37: ...the system enters standby mode 2 Unplug the AC power cord and then disconnect the other cables from the system For safety reasons remove the plug for the power cord from the electrical outlet and then detach the other cables 3 Place the system upside down on a soft dry cloth and then open the screw cover Use the notch located above the screw cover to slightly pull up the cover Then rotate the cove...

Page 38: ...c fields such as those produced by magnets or loudspeakers Also do not place devices that may be sensitive to magnetic forces such as a wrist watch or a credit card near the hard disk Do not put heavy objects on the hard disk When handling the hard disk hold it only by the edges or metal frame The hard disk is sensitive to static electricity Ensure that proper handling methods are used when instal...

Page 39: ...internal type 1 Interface format Serial ATA 2 1 Proper operation is not guaranteed for all models 2 Parallel ATA is not supported Hint If you lose the HDD bay cover screw cover screws or the metal frame contact your local Customer Service helpline see manual back cover for availability of replacement parts Reinstalling the system software If the system software does not start when the system is tu...

Page 40: ...tion If the installation is cancelled before completion the system software may become damaged and the system may require servicing or exchange During the installation the power button on the system and the PS button on the wireless controller are not active Restoring data that has been backed up You can restore data that you backed up using either of the following methods Restoring data in a sing...

Page 41: ...t contains important or sensitive data After you complete the operation and restart the system the initial setup screen will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to perform initial setup of the system software page 15 Before disposing of or transferring the PS3 system Before disposing of your PS3 system or giving your PS3 system to a third party for any reason including return where perm...

Page 42: ...in for safety performance or data integrity reasons The battery should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the product and should only be removed by skilled service personnel To ensure the correct waste treatment of the battery please dispose of this product as electrical waste ...

Page 43: ...The Blu ray Disc BD or DVD cannot be played or the picture is distorted When outputting DVD content or PlayStation 3 format software in standard definition SD resolution only discs recorded in the PAL standard can be played If the system is connected to a VCR copy protection encoding on some BDs and DVDs may cause image distortion or may cause the image to become lighter or darker In such cases co...

Page 44: ...pport Dolby Digital DTS and other formats may not produce audio from all channels Music files do not play Playback methods may be limited for some music files that are distributed via the Internet In such cases it may not be possible to play the content on the PS3 system Network A connection to the network cannot be established If using a wired connection check that the Ethernet cable is securely ...

Page 45: ...the disc Remove the disc and reinsert it If the disc has a label insert it with the label side up Check whether the disc is scratched or dirty If dirty wipe it gently with a soft cloth See also the notices under Playable discs page 49 The disc cannot be removed Press the eject button for 10 seconds or longer to force the disc to eject After removing and before reinserting a disc into the system tu...

Page 46: ...s not vibrate Select Settings Accessory Settings Controller Vibration Function and then try setting Vibration Function to On The software may not support the vibration function Refer to the instruction manual for the software For software downloaded from PlayStation Store refer to the compatibility notice information included in the software s online description The response to button operations i...

Page 47: ...e screen is frozen The system does not operate Disconnect all accessories such as USB devices from the system and then restart the system Pressing the power button for 15 seconds or longer will force the system to turn off enter standby mode After the system turns off turn it on again The power indicator is flashing red and green alternately The interior of the system has become hot Check whether ...

Page 48: ...by HDMI ver 1 3a are supported DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller Battery type Built in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery Voltage DC 3 7 V Battery capacity 610 mAh Mass Approx 180 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your PS3 system depending on the system software version i...

Page 49: ...ly with the HDMI CEC specification is not guaranteed Playable discs Blu ray Disc BD PlayStation 3 format BD ROM BD ROM BD R BD RE 1 DVD DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD R RW AVCHD DSD Disc CD PlayStation format CD ROM 2 3 CD DA audio CD 4 CD R RW 1 Playback of BD RE ver 1 0 discs is not supported 2 PlayStation 2 format software titles do not perform on this system 3 This product has limited backward compatibi...

Page 50: ...ese music discs do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable on this system A DualDisc is a dual sided disc that combines a DVD side and an audio side Note that the audio side is not guaranteed to play because this type of disc does not conform to the specifications required for an audio Compact Disc CD If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Pr...

Page 51: ... soreness develops Do not allow the battery to come into contact with fire or subject it to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight in a vehicle exposed to the sun or near a heat source Wireless controller battery life The battery has a limited lifespan Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age Battery life also varies depending on the storage method usage state ...

Page 52: ...es in any way This Guarantee is given to you as first user by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd of 10 Great Marlborough Street London W1F 7LP United Kingdom IMPORTANT 1 If you need to claim under this Guarantee please call your local Customer Service helpline listed in the PlayStation 3 software manuals for return instructions 2 Where SCEE has put this product on the market in Australia and N...

Page 53: ...stent with applicable local technical or safety standards ii use in conjunction with any unauthorised peripheral including without limitation game enhancement devices hard disk drives adaptors and power supply devices iii any adaptation or adjustment to or alteration of the Product carried out for any reason and whether properly carried out or not iv maintenance or repair or attempted repair carri...

Page 54: ...to claim under this Guarantee please call your local Customer Service helpline listed in the PlayStation 3 software manuals for return instructions 2 Where SCEE has put this product on the market in the European Economic Area or Switzerland this Guarantee is valid in all EU Member States plus Switzerland Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein provided i the original sales receipt or invoice or other pro...

Page 55: ...stent with applicable local technical or safety standards ii use in conjunction with any unauthorised peripheral including without limitation game enhancement devices hard disk drives adaptors and power supply devices iii any adaptation or adjustment to or alteration of the Product carried out for any reason and whether properly carried out or not iv maintenance or repair or attempted repair carri...

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