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Connecting digital audio equipment
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By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy
surround sound with the effect of being in a movie theatre or a concert hall.
When connecting the built-in PlayStation
TM
2 to audio equipment with
digital connectors, refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be
connected.
Hints
• If you connect the built-in PlayStation
TM
2 to audio equipment using an optical
digital cable, it may affect the audio output of some PlayStation
TM
2 format
software with the result that no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such
as the Audio cable (not supplied) and connect it to the TV's AUDIO OUT. Do not
use an optical digital cable.
• After connecting digital audio equipment, set "Digital Out (Optical)" to "On" in the
System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" (
• The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) connection outputs digital audio from
the built-in PlayStation
TM
2.
1
Insert the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®
2) into a controller
port of the built-in PlayStation
TM
2.
Hint
Some software titles designate a specific controller port to be used. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the software for details.
Connecting digital audio
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Built-in PlayStation
TM
2 rear
Connected device
Commercially available optical
digital cable
Connecting the controller
Built-in PlayStation
TM
2 front
Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®
2)