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Built-in PlayStation(R)2
Enjoy playing games, watching movies and listening to music via the built-in PlayStation(R)2.
Setting up the PlayStation(R)2
You can enjoy playing games, watching movies and listening to music via the built-in PlayStation(R)2.
Connect the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK(R)2) to a controller port in the front of the built-in PlayStation(R)2.
Press the PlayStation 2 POWER ON button on the remote to turn on the TV and the PlayStation(R)2. (The TV input mode is automatically switched to PlayStation(R)2.)
- When you turn the TV off, the PlayStation(R)2 is also turned off. In addition, when functions below are activated, the PlayStation(R)2 will also be turned off in conjunction with the TV.
- - Idle TV Standby
- - Sleep Timer
- - PC Power Management
- - Reminder
- - On Timer
- - Picture Frame
- Do not access the memory card when a warning message (such as, the TV will soon turn off...) appears.
Playing content
You can play games, DVD-Videos and audio CDs on the PlayStation(R)2.
Press the OPEN button to release the disc cover lock.
Slide the disc cover to the left, then place the disc with the label side facing up.
Close the disc cover by sliding it to the right until it is locked.
Playing a game
You can play PlayStation(R)2 and PlayStation(R) format software on the built-in PlayStation(R)2.
Starting a game
Insert a disc to start playback.
- To end a game, press the PlayStation 2 POWER ON button after saving game data, and then remove the disc.
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK(R)2)
The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK(R)2) is equipped with pressure-sensitive buttons and sticks. This enables you to control game action with enhanced precision based on the force with which buttons are pressed or the angle at which the analog stick is tilted. It is also a force feedback controller with a vibration function.
- Depending on the game, you may need to set the controller to either digital or analogue mode. Press the ANALOG mode button of the controller to switch to the analogue mode. To return to digital mode, press the ANALOG mode button again. Some games make this adjustment automatically.
Using memory cards
You can save and load game data using a memory card (sold separately). You can also delete game data or copy game data from one memory card to another.
Memory card types:
There are two types of memory cards. Select the memory card type suitable for the software in use.
- Memory card for PlayStation(R)2; SCPH-10020 E
- - Compatible software: PlayStation(R)2 format software
- - Amount of memory: Approximately 8 MB
- Memory card; SCPH-1020 E (This product is no longer manufactured.)
- - Compatible software: PlayStation(R) format software
- - Amount of memory: 15 memory blocks (approximately 120 KB)
- MagicGate™ is a term of copyright-protection technology developed by Sony Corporation.
Inserting a memory card:
Insert the memory card into a memory card slot. Some games designate a specific memory card slot to use.
Copying or deleting saved data:
You can delete saved data or copy data to another memory card. Use directional buttons and the button of the controller to select items.
1: Turn on the built-in PlayStation(R)2 with no disc inserted, and then insert a memory card.
2: Select “Browser“, and then select the memory card you want to copy or delete data from.
3: Select the icon for the data item, and select “Copy“ or “Delete“.
4: Follow the instructions that appear on the set-up screen.
Playing online games
You can play online games by connecting the built-in PlayStation(R)2 to a network.
Items you will need
- A network compatible PlayStation(R)2 game
- Broadband Internet service
- A commercially available Ethernet cable
- A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) (sold separately)
Creating a network configuration
When playing online games, insert a commercially available Ethernet cable into the network connector, and then create a network configuration. Refer to the instructions supplied with the online game for creating a network configuration.
Watching a DVD
You can play DVDs on the built-in PlayStation(R)2.
Starting a DVD
Insert a disc to start DVD playback.
Operating the DVD player
Press the SELECT button on the Analog Controller then select an icon.
Control panel items
Menu | Displays the menu | |
---|---|---|
Top Menu | Displays the top menu | |
Return | Returns to the previously selected screen | |
Audio Options | Displays and changes audio options | |
Angle Options | Displays and changes viewing angles | |
Subtitle Options | Displays and changes subtitle options | |
Go To | Skips to the selected title, chapter or the specified time, and starts playback | |
Setup | Displays and changes options for language, picture quality, Parental Control level, audio, etc. | |
Time Display | Displays the current title or chapter number, elapsed time, etc. | |
Help | Displays the direct button functions of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK(R)2) | |
Go to Chapter | Used to enter the number of a chapter you want to play | |
/ | Previous/Next | Returns/skips to the beginning of the current, previous or next chapter |
/ | Search | Fast reverses/forwards playback |
/ | Slow | Changes to playback/reverse playback in slow-motion |
Play | Starts playback | |
Pause | Pauses playback | |
Stop | Stops playback | |
A-B Repeat | Specifies a scene for playback, and starts playback of the scene that has been set | |
Shuffle Play | Begins playback of titles or chapters in a random order | |
Programme Play | Begins playback of titles or chapters in a programmed sequence | |
Repeat Play | Selects repeated playback of all the titles on the disc, or one title or one chapter | |
Original/Play List | For DVD-RW discs (VR mode), selects Original or Play List content to play | |
Clear | Clears selected numbers or playback modes |
- Selecting (Stop) again after playback is stopped clears resume play (playback from the last stopping point).
- Some control panel options cannot be selected during resume play. To select these options, cancel resume play by selecting (Stop) on the control panel and then selecting (Stop) again after playback is stopped.
Parental control settings
From the control panel, select (Setup) > Custom Setup > Parental Control.
Follow the instructions to register or enter the password. After the password is registered or entered, proceed through the various screens to select a region and parental control level.
- If you select “Other” in the region options, refer to the URL in the Operating Instructions (paper manual).
- For the parental control level, note that the lower the value, the stricter the restriction.
- To clear the parental control setting, set the option to “Off”.
- To change your password, select “Change Password” from the parental control options and follow the instructions to complete the operation.
Temporary override of parental control restrictions
Start DVD playback. When prompted by the system, select “Yes”, and then enter the password.
- You cannot change the parental control setting without a password.
- When DVD playback is stopped, the parental control level will return to its default setting.
- If you forget your password, insert a DVD without the parental control feature. In the control panel, select (Stop) to stop playback, and then select (Stop) again to clear resume play. Select (Setup) > Custom Setup > Parental Control and then press the button. Press the SELECT button on the Analog Controller, and then enter the number “7444”.
Compatible software
- DVD
- - PlayStation(R)2 format DVD-ROM
- - DVD-ROM (DVD-Video)
- - DVD+R/DVD+RW
- - DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode / VR mode)
- CD
- - PlayStation(R)2 format CD-ROM
- - PlayStation(R) format CD-ROM
- - CD-DA (Audio CD)
- Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust or recording problems.
- The audio CD playback feature of this product is designed to conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, some record companies have started marketing music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies. Some of these music discs do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable on this product.
- A DualDisc is a two sided disc product that contains DVD recorded material on one side and digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
- Do not play illegally copied discs. This may cause a malfunction or damage to the PlayStation(R)2.
Region codes:
Some discs are assigned region codes for each geographic sales region. The built-in PlayStation(R)2 can play discs with the following region codes.
- DVD : , (Except RU), (RU)
- PlayStation(R)2 format DVD-ROM/CD-ROM :
- PlayStation(R) format CD-ROM :
DVD-Videos:
The built-in PlayStation(R)2 can only play discs recorded for the PAL broadcast standard.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs:
- Only discs that have been finalised can be played.
- Copy-protected video from a digital broadcast recorded on Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) compatible DVD-RW discs or on CPRM compatible DVD-R discs cannot be played on the built-in PlayStation(R)2.