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... on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information. • Quick Reference (this document first. s PLAYSTATION®3 system s SIXAXIS...playstation.net/document/) This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only) 2 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages 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 to use of the PS3...
... on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information. • Quick Reference (this document first. s PLAYSTATION®3 system s SIXAXIS...playstation.net/document/) This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only) 2 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages 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 to use of the PS3...
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... on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off Home Menu Category Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu". 1 Select a category using the up or 2 down button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. The main screen... button will display the control panel. button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 3 Select an item using the left or right button.
... on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off Home Menu Category Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu". 1 Select a category using the up or 2 down button. 3 Press the button to confirm the selected item. The main screen... button will display the control panel. button: Confirms the selected item button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 3 Select an item using the left or right button.
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...family logo Can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. The system can be rotated to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use the system in the vertical position. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may cause the system to excessive dust or cigarette smoke...AC IN connector Vent LAN connector HDMI OUT connector *1 CompactFlash® *2 Secure Digital *3 On equipped models only Hint Caution • Do not use . Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may build up or cigarette smoke residue...
...family logo Can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. The system can be rotated to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use the system in the vertical position. Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may cause the system to excessive dust or cigarette smoke...AC IN connector Vent LAN connector HDMI OUT connector *1 CompactFlash® *2 Secure Digital *3 On equipped models only Hint Caution • Do not use . Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat may build up or cigarette smoke residue...
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Getting started Part names 5 Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller" ( page 14). SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators L2 button L1 button Directional buttons USB connector R2 button R1 button button button button button Left stick/ L3 button* SELECT button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.
Getting started Part names 5 Hint For details on the Wireless Controller, see "Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller" ( page 14). SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Port indicators L2 button L1 button Directional buttons USB connector R2 button R1 button button button button button Left stick/ L3 button* SELECT button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.
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... Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for setting up the system Step 1: Connect to check which video mode is supported. Using progressive results in use to a TV. Page 6 m Step 2: Connect digital audio devices. Page 9 m Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable. Refer to a ...TV Video output on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". 02 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow for "...
... Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for setting up the system Step 1: Connect to check which video mode is supported. Using progressive results in use to a TV. Page 6 m Step 2: Connect digital audio devices. Page 9 m Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable. Refer to a ...TV Video output on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". 02 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure flow for "...
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... (supplied) Euro-AV Connector Plug (supplied with the system sold in the UK only) Euro-AV connector (SCART) *1 Depending on the type of cable in use . Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the TV and the type of TV or... content to match the TV in use . VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 576i*² 576i*² 576i*² 7 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on...
... (supplied) Euro-AV Connector Plug (supplied with the system sold in the UK only) Euro-AV connector (SCART) *1 Depending on the type of cable in use . Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the TV and the type of TV or... content to match the TV in use . VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 576i*² 576i*² 576i*² 7 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Video output cable types The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on...
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...sold in the UK only) (supplied) HDMI OUT connector Euro-AV Connector (SCART) Example: When using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) HDMI IN connector 8 Hint If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, the picture may not be displayed at the system's default resolution. Getting ...started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for...
...sold in the UK only) (supplied) HDMI OUT connector Euro-AV Connector (SCART) Example: When using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) HDMI IN connector 8 Hint If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, the picture may not be displayed at the system's default resolution. Getting ...started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for...
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...depending on the output connector to (Settings) (Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the settings as necessary for home entertainment use. PS3™ system output connectors AV MULTI OUT connector DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector *1 HDMI OUT connector Channels that can connect audio devices that... PCM 7.1 Ch. The picture will be output from the video output cable. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices You can be used . audio from the HDMI OUT connector. *3 This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1...
...depending on the output connector to (Settings) (Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the settings as necessary for home entertainment use. PS3™ system output connectors AV MULTI OUT connector DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector *1 HDMI OUT connector Channels that can connect audio devices that... PCM 7.1 Ch. The picture will be output from the video output cable. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices You can be used . audio from the HDMI OUT connector. *3 This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1...
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...10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Doing so may cause heat build-up the PS3™ system Connecting with the system, as an AV receiver HDMI Cable (sold separately) Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Using an Ethernet Cable, you can output the TV picture via an HDMI Cable, do ...not turn off the device while the PS3™ system is turned on network settings, see "Using a wireless connection" ( page 23). • If a device is connected to the PS3™ system via an audio device. For details on (power indicator is not ...
...10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Doing so may cause heat build-up the PS3™ system Connecting with the system, as an AV receiver HDMI Cable (sold separately) Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Using an Ethernet Cable, you can output the TV picture via an HDMI Cable, do ...not turn off the device while the PS3™ system is turned on network settings, see "Using a wireless connection" ( page 23). • If a device is connected to the PS3™ system via an audio device. For details on (power indicator is not ...
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Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system ... displayed on the MAIN POWER switch. MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector AC Power Cord (supplied) To the electrical outlet Some regions and countries may use a different electrical outlet plug from the one illustrated. Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software After turning on the system, perform initial setup. 1 Turn...
Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord. Caution • Do not plug the AC Power Cord for the system ... displayed on the MAIN POWER switch. MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector AC Power Cord (supplied) To the electrical outlet Some regions and countries may use a different electrical outlet plug from the one illustrated. Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software After turning on the system, perform initial setup. 1 Turn...
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... the controller, the initial setup screen will be displayed on the controller. Adjusting video output settings Depending on the connector and the type of cable used, video output settings may need to (Settings) (Display Settings) "Video Output Settings" and follow the on the TV screen ( page 6). For details, refer to .... The system will be displayed. After initial setup is completed, the Home Menu ( page 3) will recognise the Wireless Controller. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the online user's guide ( page 27).
... the controller, the initial setup screen will be displayed on the controller. Adjusting video output settings Depending on the connector and the type of cable used, video output settings may need to (Settings) (Display Settings) "Video Output Settings" and follow the on the TV screen ( page 6). For details, refer to .... The system will be displayed. After initial setup is completed, the Home Menu ( page 3) will recognise the Wireless Controller. Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system 4 Connect the Wireless Controller to the online user's guide ( page 27).
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... it with the system ( page 14). is not in standby mode, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. 13 Turning off Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. PS button Turning off Power indicator 2 Press the PS button of the Wireless Controller...button 1 Touch the power button. Hint Before using a Wireless Controller you turn off the system using the MAIN POWER switch on System turning off System off (in standby mode (power indicator red) before turning it off the system." 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on the screen, select it ...
... it with the system ( page 14). is not in standby mode, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. 13 Turning off Using a SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Press the PS button. PS button Turning off Power indicator 2 Press the PS button of the Wireless Controller...button 1 Touch the power button. Hint Before using a Wireless Controller you turn off the system using the MAIN POWER switch on System turning off System off (in standby mode (power indicator red) before turning it off the system." 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on the screen, select it ...
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... on the 14 controller will turn on (when the power indicator is lit solid green). • When a paired controller is used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with the original system is cleared. Hints • Pairing and assigning controller numbers can connect up to... you must be cleared. All of the lit indicators. 04 Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Preparing for use To use a Wireless Controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to 7 controllers at one time. Step...
... on the 14 controller will turn on (when the power indicator is lit solid green). • When a paired controller is used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with the original system is cleared. Hints • Pairing and assigning controller numbers can connect up to... you must be cleared. All of the lit indicators. 04 Basic operations Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller Preparing for use To use a Wireless Controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the PS3™ system and assign a number to 7 controllers at one time. Step...
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...; Charge in other environments. Battery charge level If you press and hold down the PS button for more than two seconds, you can use the controller wirelessly. Hints • The controller can be as effective when performed in an environment where the temperature range is between 10°...of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators of the controller flash rapidly. The battery has plenty of use it wirelessly, the controller's battery must be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on (power indicator is low...
...; Charge in other environments. Battery charge level If you press and hold down the PS button for more than two seconds, you can use the controller wirelessly. Hints • The controller can be as effective when performed in an environment where the temperature range is between 10°...of the controller flash slowly and charging begins. The port indicators of the controller flash rapidly. The battery has plenty of use it wirelessly, the controller's battery must be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on (power indicator is low...
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... is flashing, do not remove the storage media or turn off the system. 17 Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using an adaptor. Basic operations Playing content Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/CompactFlash® (equipped models...
... is flashing, do not remove the storage media or turn off the system. 17 Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using an adaptor. Basic operations Playing content Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/CompactFlash® (equipped models...
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.... File formats that can be played or viewed File formats that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class using a USB flash drive with the external device to the PS3™ system. External device such as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. Doing so may cause... data loss or corruption. • When using a USB Cable. If you select "Display All" from the options menu ( page 3), all ...
.... File formats that can be played or viewed File formats that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class using a USB flash drive with the external device to the PS3™ system. External device such as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. Doing so may cause... data loss or corruption. • When using a USB Cable. If you select "Display All" from the options menu ( page 3), all ...
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... port 2-D using the PS3™ system. Saved data for PS3™ format software Saved data for the latest information regarding compatible titles. Then select "Quit Game" from the game software is displayed on this system. Quitting a game During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button of the controller. Visit faq.eu.playstation.com/bc for PS3™...
... port 2-D using the PS3™ system. Saved data for PS3™ format software Saved data for the latest information regarding compatible titles. Then select "Quit Game" from the game software is displayed on this system. Quitting a game During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button of the controller. Visit faq.eu.playstation.com/bc for PS3™...
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... Assign a slot. Using saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card. 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in the adaptor. Follow the on the hard disk to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory... Card To use saved data on the software, slots may be preassigned. For details, refer to the ...
... Assign a slot. Using saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card. 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in the adaptor. Follow the on the hard disk to a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory... Card To use saved data on the software, slots may be preassigned. For details, refer to the ...
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...router is a device that the Internet connection will be terminated is necessary if a PC and the PS3™ system will be connected to one Internet line. 07 Network Adjusting network settings Using a wired connection The following items are required for a wired connection to the Internet. •...;ĕ To the Internet line Ethernet Cable PC (supplied) Preparing the required items The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet Cable. A router is displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button. 3 Select "Wired Connection", and then press ...
...router is a device that the Internet connection will be terminated is necessary if a PC and the PS3™ system will be connected to one Internet line. 07 Network Adjusting network settings Using a wired connection The following items are required for a wired connection to the Internet. •...;ĕ To the Internet line Ethernet Cable PC (supplied) Preparing the required items The following instructions explain how to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet Cable. A router is displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button. 3 Select "Wired Connection", and then press ...
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...264;ĕ To the Internet line Access point PC PC Hint An access point is a device that enables network connectivity without using a wireless connection. Example of a wireless network configuration The network configuration and connection method may vary depending ...on settings, refer to the Internet using a physical cable. 23 Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN feature-equipped models only) The following instructions explain how to connect to the instructions ...
...264;ĕ To the Internet line Access point PC PC Hint An access point is a device that enables network connectivity without using a wireless connection. Example of a wireless network configuration The network configuration and connection method may vary depending ...on settings, refer to the Internet using a physical cable. 23 Using a wireless connection (wireless LAN feature-equipped models only) The following instructions explain how to connect to the instructions ...