Sony PlayStation Playstation 3 User manual

Quick Reference

Aide-mémoire

Referencia rápida

2-894-629-12(1)

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About the PS3™ system documentation

The PS3™ system documentation includes the following:

• Safety and Support

Before using the product, carefully read this document ﬁrst. It contains safety information

related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, speciﬁcations and other information.

• Quick Reference (this document)

This document contains information on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and

basic hardware operations.

• User’s Guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)

This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information

related to the use of the PS3™ system software.

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 the PS3™

system

Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact

SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669.

s PLAYSTATION®3 system

s Wireless controller

s Printed materials

s AC power cord

s AV cable

s USB cable

s Ethernet cable

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Home menu

Category

Item

Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)

The PS3™ system includes a user interface called “XMB”

(XrossMediaBar). The main screen for “XMB” is called the

“home menu”.

Select a category using the left or

right button.

Select an item using the up or

down button.

Press the button to conﬁrm the

selected item.

button: Displays the options menu/control panel

Selecting an icon and pressing the

button will display the options menu.

Icons Options menu

Pressing the button during content

playback will display the control panel.

Control panel

button:

Cancels an operation

Directional buttons:

Used to select on-screen categories/items

PS button:

Displays the home menu

Turns the system on/off

button:

Conﬁrms the selected item

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Getting started

Part names

System front

CF SD/miniSD

Disc slot

CF*1 slot*3

SD*2 Memory Card slot*3

Memory Stick™ slot*3

Slot cover*3

Power button

Vent

USB connectors

HDD access indicator

WLAN access indicator*3

PS family logo

Can be rotated to match the

position of the system

Eject button

Eject button*3

*1 CompactFlash®

*2 Secure Digital

*3 On equipped models only

Caution

• Do not use the system in a closed cabinet or other locations where heat

may build up. Doing so may cause the system to overheat 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 13) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools down,

move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use.

System rear

AC IN connector

AV MULTI OUT connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector

MAIN POWER switch

HDMI OUT connector

Vent

LAN connector

Notice

Do not place the system in an area subject to excessive

dust or cigarette smoke. Dust build-up or cigarette

smoke residue on the internal components (such as the

lens) may cause the system to malfunction.

Hint

The system can be set in a horizontal or vertical position.

Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in the

vertical position.

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Wireless controller

SELECT button

USB connector

L2 button

L1 button

Directional

buttons

Left stick/

L3 button*

START button

R2 button

R1 button

button

Right stick/

R3 button*

PS button

Port indicators

* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.

Hint

For details on the wireless controller, see "Using the wireless controller"

( page 14).

Notice

Some PlayStation®/PlayStation®2 peripherals such as the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK®) and analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) are not compatible

with the PS3™ system. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com.

Getting started

Part names

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Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Step 1: Connect to a TV

Video output on the PS3™ system

The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD. Refer to the instruction manual

for the TV in use to check which video mode is supported.

*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 (NTSC)".

HD (High Deﬁnition) SD (Standard Deﬁnition)

Video mode *11080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i *2

Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9

4:3 16:9

4:3

Screens showing the difference in resolution

HD screen SD screen

Procedure ﬂow for setting up the

system

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet

cable. Page 10

Step 4: Connect the AC power

cord. Page 11

Step 2: Connect digital audio

devices. Page 9

Step 5: Perform initial setup of

the system software.

Page 11

Step 1: Connect to a TV.

Page 6

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Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Video output cable types

The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match

the TV in use.

Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes *1

HDMI cable

(sold separately) HDMI IN connector

1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p

Component AV cable

(sold separately)

Component VIDEO IN

connector

Y L RPR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i*2

S VIDEO cable

(sold separately)

S VIDEO IN connector

S VIDEO L

AUDIO

480i*2

AV cable

(supplied)

VIDEO IN connector

(composite)

VIDEO L

AUDIO

480i*2

*1 Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported.

If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is connected to the system using an HDMI cable, video

and/or audio cannot be output from the system.

Copyright-protected Blu-ray video discs can only be output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard.

*2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (NTSC)".

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Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Connection methods

Caution

• Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an electrical outlet until

you have made all other connections.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

Connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable

Connect the system to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).

An HDMI cable can output both video and audio and enables you to

enjoy digital-quality video and audio with minimal loss of picture

quality.

HDMI IN connector

HDMI cable (sold separately)

HDMI OUT connector

Connecting with other types of cables

Connect cables other than the HDMI cable to the AV MULTI OUT

connector on the system.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN connector

AV cable (supplied)

AV MULTI OUT connector

Example: When using the supplied AV cable

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Step 2: Connect digital audio devices

You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output,

such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.

Hint

When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings)

(Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and adjust the settings as

necessary for the audio device.

Audio output on the PS3™ system

The supported channels may vary depending on the output

connector to be used.

PS3™ system output connectors Channels that can be used for output

2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch.

AV MULTI OUT connector   

Digital out (optical) connector *1  

HDMI OUT connector    *2*3

*1 Audio from a Super Audio CD cannot be output from the digital out (optical)

connector. Multi-channel content from Super Audio CDs can only be output

from the HDMI OUT connector.

*2 A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch.

audio from the HDMI OUT connector.

*3 This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1

Ch audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel.

Connecting with an optical cable

The audio will be output from the optical cable. The picture will be

output from the video output cable.

Optical cable for audio

(sold separately)

Digital audio device

such as an AV receiver

Video output cable

for the TV in use

( page 7)

Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

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Getting started

Setting up the PS3™ system

Connecting with an HDMI cable

Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI cable. You can

output the TV picture via an audio device.

HDMI cable (sold separately)

Digital audio device such

as an AV receiver

HDMI cable (sold separately)

Hints

• If your TV is not equipped with an HDMI input connector, use a video output

cable of the correct type for your TV ( page 7) to connect it to the PS3™

system directly.

• If a device is connected to the PS3™ system via an HDMI cable, do not turn

off the device while the PS3™ system is turned on (power indicator is lit

green). Doing so may cause sound distortions or produce abnormal sounds.

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable

Using an Ethernet cable, you can connect the system to the Internet.

For details on network settings, see "Adjusting network settings"

( page 22).

Caution

The system supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks. Do

not connect a standard telephone line or other types of cords or cables that

are not compatible with the system, as this may cause heat build-up, ﬁre or

malfunction.

LAN connector

Ethernet cable (supplied)

LAN access indicator

Hint

If using a PS3™ system that is equipped with the wireless LAN feature, you can

connect to the Internet without using an Ethernet cable. For details, see "Using

a wireless connection" ( page 23).

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