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Connecting digital audio equipment
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Hints
• The DVD player's progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc
recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan
(480p).
• You cannot connect the console to a TV with component video inputs that are
exclusively for HDTV use (Y P
B
P
R
). Refer to the instructions supplied with your
TV for details.
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 console to audio equipment with digital connectors,
refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
Hints
• If you connect the console to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may
affect the audio output of some PlayStation
®
2 format software with the result that
no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the supplied AV Cable
and connect it to the console's AV MULTI OUT connector. 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)" (
Connecting digital audio
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Console rear
Connected device
Commercially available optical
digital cable