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Summary of Contents for CECH-2504A

Page 1: ...7016182 CECH 2504B Instruction Manual Before using this product carefully read all product documentation and retain it for future reference GB ...

Page 2: ...s may experience eye soreness altered vision migraine muscle twitching convulsion blackout loss of awareness or disorientation when exposed to flashing or flickering lights or other light stimulation on a television screen or while playing video games If you experience any of the above symptoms while playing discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor Stop playing immediately when you expe...

Page 3: ...lings of discomfort to subside If symptoms persist consult your doctor The vision of young children especially those under six years old is still under development Consult with your child s doctor or optometrist before allowing young children to watch 3D video images or play stereoscopic 3D games Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above System s...

Page 4: ...twork 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 hard disk 38 Reinstalling the system software 39 Resto...

Page 5: ... cable 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 t...

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: ...e 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...

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...

Page 9: ...9 Precautions GB ...

Page 10: ...pport http eu playstation com help support The official site for PlayStation product support 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 se...

Page 11: ...t on screen categories items button Displays the options menu control panel button Cancel an operation button Confirm the selected item PS button Displays the XMB menu Turns the system on off Quits a game Options menu Control panel Displayed by selecting an icon and pressing the button Displayed by pressing the button during content playback ...

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: ...ollowing 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 Standar...

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: ...e 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 dis...

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: ...PONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO 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 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 the system to the...

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: ...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 audio from the TV select Audio Input Connector SCART AV MULTI If using an optical digital cable to output audio select Digital Out Optical a...

Page 20: ...iple connectors go to Settings Sound Settings Audio Multi Output and set the option to On 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 device is connected to the PS3 system via an HDMI cable do not turn off the device while the system is turned ...

Page 21: ...ce 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 sys...

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: ...ing 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 seco...

Page 24: ...ject button Eject button Notices Do not insert multiple discs or foreign objects into the disc slot because this may cause the system to malfunction 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 updated page 33 AACS ...

Page 25: ...or 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 display...

Page 26: ...n is pressed In this case select 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 o...

Page 27: ...s 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 S...

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: ...you 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 Conn...

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: ...Enter 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...

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: ...tem 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 Int...

Page 34: ...ut using the on screen 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 ...

Page 35: ...er 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 parenta...

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: ... 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 cover a...

Page 38: ... close to magnetic 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...

Page 39: ...ch 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...

Page 40: ...ring the installation 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 Restori...

Page 41: ...vicing or exchange During this operation the power button on the system and the PS button on the wireless controller are not active You cannot use this feature to go back to an earlier version of the system software Restoring default settings You can restore from the current settings under Settings to the default settings by selecting Settings System Settings Restore Default Settings After you com...

Page 42: ...uct or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and battery please dispose of them in accordance with any applicable local laws or requirements for disposal of electrical equipment batteries In so doing you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and dis...

Page 43: ...n goes blank turn off the system Then with only the system and the TV connected press the system s power button for more than 5 seconds to turn the system back on The video output settings will automatically be reset to the standard definition SD resolution The picture is distorted Check that the cable is securely inserted Try disconnecting the cable from the PS3 system or TV and then reconnecting...

Page 44: ...ith the AV cable Try using another cable that is compatible with the PS3 system Some software do not support digital audio output If the system s audio output settings do not match the cable or device in use the system may not produce sound Check that the system s settings under Settings Sound Settings Audio Output Settings are correct Some content that support Dolby Digital DTS and other formats ...

Page 45: ...rly Certain content such as content that requires specialized software may not display properly on some Web pages Disc Media and USB Devices The system does not recognise 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 pa...

Page 46: ...n an abnormal manner Try resetting the wireless controller by pushing the reset button on the controller rear with a thin tipped object such as a pen The wireless controller does 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 softwa...

Page 47: ...e it gently with a soft cloth If you have game data for PlayStation 3 format software installed try deleting the game data and reinstalling the software Select Game Game Data Utility press the button and then delete the game data from the options menu Next reinstall the PlayStation 3 format software Be careful not to delete the saved data for the game The screen is frozen The system does not opera...

Page 48: ...and HD lossless audio format 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 softwa...

Page 49: ...t 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 compatibility with PlayStation format software Many PlayStation format software titles operate but full compatibility is not guaranteed 4 Playback of Super Audio CDs is not supported Region codes Depending ...

Page 50: ...n playing discs with content that was copied fraudulently abnormal sounds may be produced or the content may not play correctly To continuously enjoy playback of copyright protected BDs in some cases the encryption key for AACS Advanced Access Control System may need to be renewed To renew the encryption key the system must be updated Some discs may not be playable due to scratches dust the qualit...

Page 51: ...der 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 proof of purch...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Contains Macromedia Flash Player technology by Adobe Copyright 1995 2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Flash Macromedia and Macromedia Flash are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries 2006 All Media Guide LLC Content and technolo...

Page 54: ...marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ATOK is a registered trademark of JUSTSYSTEM CORP in Japan and other countries DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and or service marks of Digital Living Network Alliance Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 ...

Page 55: ...Inc All rights reserved This product adopts S3TC texture compression technology under licence from S3 Graphics Co Ltd Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the U S and other countries fdlibm h 1 5 95 01 18 Copyright 1993 by Sun Microsystems Inc All rights reserved Developed at SunSoft a Sun Microsystems Inc business Permissi...

Page 56: ...tware are copyright 1996 2008 The FreeType Project www freetype org All rights reserved This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Visit http www scei co jp ps3 license index html for other licensees and trademarks All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

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