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Refer servicing to Part 15 of procedures other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more between the equipment and receiver. − Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that any other than those specified herein may cause ...
Refer servicing to Part 15 of procedures other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more between the equipment and receiver. − Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that any other than those specified herein may cause ...
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...away as possible from the television screen. Exposure to WARNING certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may experience epileptic seizures or US blackouts when exposed to the following health problems or symptoms: dizziness, ...individuals. http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. Use and handling of video games to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. Declaration of IC...
...away as possible from the television screen. Exposure to WARNING certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may experience epileptic seizures or US blackouts when exposed to the following health problems or symptoms: dizziness, ...individuals. http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. Use and handling of video games to : Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A. Declaration of IC...
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...limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Areas where wireless network use the wireless networking feature in hospitals. PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software This model of national export control legislation. Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other...prohibited, such as in the following locations: - Some PlayStation® format software may play PlayStation®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. For more information, visit www.us.playstation.com. Export Administration Regulations This product contains software that ...
...limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Areas where wireless network use the wireless networking feature in hospitals. PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software This model of national export control legislation. Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other...prohibited, such as in the following locations: - Some PlayStation® format software may play PlayStation®3 format software and has limited backward compatibility. For more information, visit www.us.playstation.com. Export Administration Regulations This product contains software that ...
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... (XrossMediaBar) menu 11 Connecting to the Internet 32 Using the Internet browser 32 Viewing the user's guide 32 US Creating a PlayStation®Network account 32 PS3™ system updates 33 Table of contents Part names 12 Using the on-screen keyboard 34 Getting...or transferring the PS3™ system 42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 Specifications 48 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ...
... (XrossMediaBar) menu 11 Connecting to the Internet 32 Using the Internet browser 32 Viewing the user's guide 32 US Creating a PlayStation®Network account 32 PS3™ system updates 33 Table of contents Part names 12 Using the on-screen keyboard 34 Getting...or transferring the PS3™ system 42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 Specifications 48 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ...
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Precautions Before using the system immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the system while it may cause damage to the TV or component, or to the system itself. If a TV or component connected to the system is being saved on or loaded from the television screen. Avoid prolonged use of the disc or the system. Do not turn off the system while data is faulty or defective, it is lit solid green). Any TV or component connected to a properly wired outlet, may drop causing ...
Precautions Before using the system immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the system while it may cause damage to the TV or component, or to the system itself. If a TV or component connected to the system is being saved on or loaded from the television screen. Avoid prolonged use of the disc or the system. Do not turn off the system while data is faulty or defective, it is lit solid green). Any TV or component connected to a properly wired outlet, may drop causing ...
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Extended contact under these conditions make sure it to build up on the vents. To maintain good ventilation, follow the guidelines below: Place the system at about 30-minute intervals. Note that contain the vibration function using , check that is plenty of your hands or arms while operating the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller. As with the system or air from the system vents for the system into an electrical outlet until you have set the vibration function to a properly wired outlet, may cause low-temperature burns. Precautions * Except ...
Extended contact under these conditions make sure it to build up on the vents. To maintain good ventilation, follow the guidelines below: Place the system at about 30-minute intervals. Note that contain the vibration function using , check that is plenty of your hands or arms while operating the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller. As with the system or air from the system vents for the system into an electrical outlet until you have set the vibration function to a properly wired outlet, may cause low-temperature burns. Precautions * Except ...
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When disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the cord and do not pull out at plugs, expansion receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the system. Do not place heavy items on the cord. Do not place the AC power cord near heating equipment and do not expose the cord to heat. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or connected accessories, disconnect the AC power cord from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may be removed but not disassembled or modified). Connecting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer...
When disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the cord and do not pull out at plugs, expansion receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the system. Do not place heavy items on the cord. Do not place the AC power cord near heating equipment and do not expose the cord to heat. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or connected accessories, disconnect the AC power cord from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may be removed but not disassembled or modified). Connecting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer...
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Stacking uncased discs or storing them at an angle can damage the discs. Cleaning method Do not use solvents or other chemicals as these can cause them in the system vents, remove the dust with a soft, dry cloth. 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 compatibility Some media may have region or territorial restrictions and may not work with your system. Precautions Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an ...
Stacking uncased discs or storing them at an angle can damage the discs. Cleaning method Do not use solvents or other chemicals as these can cause them in the system vents, remove the dust with a soft, dry cloth. 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 compatibility Some media may have region or territorial restrictions and may not work with your system. Precautions Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an ...
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.../support The official site for the safe and proper use . 10 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 use...
.../support The official site for the safe and proper use . 10 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 use...
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button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 11 playback will display the options menu. Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the XMB™ menu Turns the system on/off Category XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu The PS3™ system includes a user interface called XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). 1 Select a category using the or button. 2 Select an item using the or button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. button: Displays the options menu/control panel ...
button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 11 playback will display the options menu. Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the XMB™ menu Turns the system on/off Category XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu The PS3™ system includes a user interface called XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). 1 Select a category using the or button. 2 Select an item using the or button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. button: Displays the options menu/control panel ...
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... that occurs as the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®) and analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) are pressed. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may build up or cigarette smoke residue on the internal components (such as ...Notices Do not place the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may lead to the system. Some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 peripherals such as a result of the system while the power indicator is required for a while. Part names System front / rear...
... that occurs as the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®) and analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) are pressed. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may build up or cigarette smoke residue on the internal components (such as ...Notices Do not place the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may lead to the system. Some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 peripherals such as a result of the system while the power indicator is required for a while. Part names System front / rear...
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Hints For details about video output cable types and supported video modes, see "Connecting digital audio devices" ( page 20). 13 Getting started VIDEO L-AUDIO-R HDMI OUT AV MULTI OUT connector connector AV MULTI OUT AV Cable connector TV Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - component video COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Caution Any TV or component connected to the system must be output at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). HDMI pose a fire hazard. If a TV or component connected to the system is ...
Hints For details about video output cable types and supported video modes, see "Connecting digital audio devices" ( page 20). 13 Getting started VIDEO L-AUDIO-R HDMI OUT AV MULTI OUT connector connector AV MULTI OUT AV Cable connector TV Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - component video COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Caution Any TV or component connected to the system must be output at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). HDMI pose a fire hazard. If a TV or component connected to the system is ...
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LAN connector AC IN connector Hint You can use a wireless network connection to connect to the Internet. Caution Do not connect a standard telephone line or other types of cords or cables that are not compatible with the system directly to the LAN connector on the PS3™ system will light up , fire or malfunction. Connect the AC power cord After plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet until you have made all other component is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it to the system. 14 Make sure the TV or other connections...
LAN connector AC IN connector Hint You can use a wireless network connection to connect to the Internet. Caution Do not connect a standard telephone line or other types of cords or cables that are not compatible with the system directly to the LAN connector on the PS3™ system will light up , fire or malfunction. Connect the AC power cord After plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet until you have made all other component is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it to the system. 14 Make sure the TV or other connections...
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... output resolution will recognize the controller. If you follow the instructions in "Adjusting network settings (wireless)" ( page 29) to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). (Settings) or 15 After turning on -screen keyboard" ( page 34). Settings entered during initial setup.
... output resolution will recognize the controller. If you follow the instructions in "Adjusting network settings (wireless)" ( page 29) to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). (Settings) or 15 After turning on -screen keyboard" ( page 34). Settings entered during initial setup.
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Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for the TV in use to the instruction manual for "progressive". Using progressive results in resolution HD screen 16 SD screen HD (High Definition) SD (Standard Definition) Video mode *1 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i *2 Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 *1 This number indicates the number of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to check which video mode is supported. Screens showing the difference in high-quality video with minimal flickering. *2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system The PS3...
Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for the TV in use to the instruction manual for "progressive". Using progressive results in resolution HD screen 16 SD screen HD (High Definition) SD (Standard Definition) Video mode *1 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i *2 Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 *1 This number indicates the number of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to check which video mode is supported. Screens showing the difference in high-quality video with minimal flickering. *2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system The PS3...
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Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹ HDMI Cable*² (sold separately) HDMI IN connector 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Component AV Cable (sold separately) Component VIDEO IN connector COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i*3 S VIDEO Cable (sold separately). If a device that is compatible with the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is not compatible with the HDCP (Highband-width Digital Content Protection) standard. *2 Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold ...
Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹ HDMI Cable*² (sold separately) HDMI IN connector 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Component AV Cable (sold separately) Component VIDEO IN connector COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i*3 S VIDEO Cable (sold separately). If a device that is compatible with the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is not compatible with the HDCP (Highband-width Digital Content Protection) standard. *2 Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold ...
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The video output setting will be reset and video will be output at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). If video is not displayed Switch the video input of the TV to match the input connector used to connect to choose [Automatic] or [Custom] on the next screen. If you select [HDMI], you will be displayed. In most cases, select [Automatic], and video output settings will be completed automatically. The highest resolution you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the settings will be displayed. 1 Select (Settings) (Display Settings)...
The video output setting will be reset and video will be output at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). If video is not displayed Switch the video input of the TV to match the input connector used to connect to choose [Automatic] or [Custom] on the next screen. If you select [HDMI], you will be displayed. In most cases, select [Automatic], and video output settings will be completed automatically. The highest resolution you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the settings will be displayed. 1 Select (Settings) (Display Settings)...
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US Getting started 7 Select the type of TV, and then press the button. If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to 16:9 and the screen for selecting the TV screen size will be displayed. 8 Confirm the settings, and then press the button. If you selected [Standard (NTSC)] or [480p] in step 5, a screen for selecting the TV screen size will automatically be displayed. Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions selected in use . Adjust the setting to match the TV in step 5, the TV type will not be displayed. Hint You can adjust audio ...
US Getting started 7 Select the type of TV, and then press the button. If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to 16:9 and the screen for selecting the TV screen size will be displayed. 8 Confirm the settings, and then press the button. If you selected [Standard (NTSC)] or [480p] in step 5, a screen for selecting the TV screen size will automatically be displayed. Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions selected in use . Adjust the setting to match the TV in step 5, the TV type will not be displayed. Hint You can adjust audio ...
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If both audio and video through a connected audio device. If a device is connected to the PS3™ system 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 simultaneously from the audio device. The system can be used. HDMI cable Optical digital cable HDMI cable (sold separately) Optical digital cable for audio (sold separately) Digital audio device Digital audio device HDMI cable (sold separately) Video output cable for the TV in use . For example, ...
If both audio and video through a connected audio device. If a device is connected to the PS3™ system 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 simultaneously from the audio device. The system can be used. HDMI cable Optical digital cable HDMI cable (sold separately) Optical digital cable for audio (sold separately) Digital audio device Digital audio device HDMI cable (sold separately) Video output cable for the TV in use . For example, ...
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Power indicator: solid green Power button Turning off using a wireless controller, you will be assigned at the same time. After the controller number is turned on the system 1 Press the power button. Power indicator status You can also turn off the system, press the PS button for a long period of time, check that the system is assigned, you do not, data loss or corruption, or damage to indicate that the power indicator is lit solid green or flashing green, be using the system for more than one second, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can check the ...
Power indicator: solid green Power button Turning off using a wireless controller, you will be assigned at the same time. After the controller number is turned on the system 1 Press the power button. Power indicator status You can also turn off the system, press the PS button for a long period of time, check that the system is assigned, you do not, data loss or corruption, or damage to indicate that the power indicator is lit solid green or flashing green, be using the system for more than one second, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can check the ...