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SCPH-5502 A

Connector section

Disc cover

§ button

Memory card slots

Controller ports

Directional buttons

L2 button, R2button,L1 button, R1 button

¢ , ® , ✕ , π buttons

1/u buttonand indicator

RESET button

SELECT button

START button

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Instruction manualThank you for purchasing the “PlayStation”video game console.You can enjoy playing CD-ROM discs with both the “PlayStation” logo and[PAL] designation, and audio CDs with this unit. Before operating the unit,please read this manual and retain it for future reference.

2 PrecautionsWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

WARNINGTo prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plugcut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet.This plug cannot be used and should bedestroyed.

CautionThe use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard.

Read before playing with your“PlayStation”A few people may experience epileptic seizureswhen viewing flashing lights or patterns in ourdaily environment. These persons mayexperience seizures while watching TV picturesor playing video games. Even players whohave never had any seizures may nonethelesshave an undetected epileptic condition.Consult your doctor before playing videogames if you have an epileptic condition orshould you experience any of the followingsymptoms during play: altered vision, muscletwitching, other involuntary movements, lossof awareness of your surroundings, mentalconfusion, and/or convulsions.

On safety• The laser beam emitted from the lens of your

“PlayStation” is harmful to the eyes. Do notdisassemble the casing. Servicing should be carriedout by qualified personnel only.

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into your“PlayStation”, unplug it immediately and have itchecked by qualified personnel before any furtheruse.

• When not in use, disconnect your “PlayStation”from the mains. When disconnecting, grasp theplug and pull it from the wall socket. Never pullthe cord itself.

For your health• Be sure to take a break of about 15 minutes during

every hour of play.• Do not play a game when you are very tired or

short of sleep.• Play in a well lit room, sitting as far from the screen

as the cord will allow.

On operation• Operate your “PlayStation” only on 220 - 240 V AC,

50 Hz.• Do not cover your “PlayStation” during use as heat

may build up internally.• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock and do

not put any heavy objects on your “PlayStation”.This could damage the console or the disc.

• Do not leave your “PlayStation” near heat sources,or in a place subject to direct sunlight (operatingtemperature: 5˚C-35˚C), excessive dust or sand,moisture, rain, on an uneven surface, or in a carwith its windows closed.

• If your “PlayStation” causes interference to radio ortelevision receptions, turn it off or move it awayfrom those appliances.

• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Toprotect the lens from dust, keep the disc coverclosed except when inserting or removing a disc. Ifthe lens is not clean, your “PlayStation” may notoperate properly.

• Your “PlayStation” is not disconnected from the ACpower source (mains) as long as it is connected tothe wall outlet, even if the unit itself has beenturned off.

About the discsYou can use the two kinds of discs with your“PlayStation”: CD-ROM discs with both “PlayStation”logo and [PAL] designation, and audio CDs.

About the nameplateThe nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

On handling discs• Do not leave the discs near heat sources or in direct

sunlight or excessive moisture.• Store the discs in their cases when they’re not in

use.• When handling the discs, do not touch the surface.

Hold them by the edge.• Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.• Do not write on the discs with a marker, etc.

On moisture condensationIf your “PlayStation” is brought directly from a cold toa warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,moisture may condense on the lens inside. Shouldthis occur, your “PlayStation” may not operateproperly. In this case, remove the disc for severalhours until the moisture evaporates. If your“PlayStation” still does not operate properly, ring the“PlayStation” service line number listed on yourcustomer service card.

Do not connect your “PlayStation” to aprojection TVDo not connect your “PlayStation” to a projection TVunless it is the LCD type. Permanent damage to yourTV screen could otherwise result.

Never analyze or remodel your“PlayStation”Use your “PlayStation” following the instructions inthis manual. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.expressly prohibits the analysis or remodelling of the“PlayStation”, and also prohibits the analysis, use ofits circuit configurations without express writtenpermission of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located onthe bottom of the “PlayStation”.

PrecautionsYour”PlayStation” is not disconnected from the AC powersource (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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Check that you have the following items:

Unpacking Table of contents

WARNING 2

Precautions 2

Unpacking 3

Connecting your“PlayStation” to a TV set 4

Playing a game 5

Using a memory card 6

Playing an audio CD 7

Troubleshooting 8

Specifications 11

AC power cord AV cable (integratedaudio/video)

Controller

Console

4 Connecting your ”PlayStation” to a TV set

Connecting to a TV with audio/video inputsConnect your “PlayStation” to the TV using the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/video), makingsure you match the colours on the plugs and terminals.If your TV is monaural, do not connect the red plugs.

After connectingSet your TV to the appropriate video input mode. (Refer to the instruction manual of your TV.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the customers in AustraliaA few models of television sets or monitors may display a bouncing or other incorrect screen effect whenconnected to the “PlayStation”. Any applicable warranties offered by Sony Computer EntertainmentAustralia Pty. Ltd. may be limited or disclaimed in some particular cases of this occurrence. Should youexperience any difficulties for whatever reason with your “PlayStation” please contact the nearest“PlayStation” Hardware Help Line listed in every “PlayStation“ game manual.

For the customers in New ZealandA few models of television sets or monitors may display a bouncing or other incorrect screen effect whenconnected to the “PlayStation”. Any applicable warranties offered by Sony Computer EntertainmentNew Zealand, a division of Sony Music Entertainment (New Zealand) Ltd. may be limited or disclaimedin some particular cases of this occurrence. Should you experience any difficulties for whatever reasonwith your “PlayStation” please contact your country “PlayStation” Hardware Help Line listed in every“PlayStation“ game manual.

5Playing a game

1 Press § (open) button.The disc cover opens.

Insert a disc with the label side up.

Close the disc cover.

Press 1/u (on/standby) button.The 1/u indicator lights up.After the start-up screen, screen C1

appears and the game begins.

Tips• When you end a game, press §, remove a disc and

press 1/u to turn off the “PlayStation”.• If you turn on your “PlayStation” without first

inserting a disc, screen C2 appears. It gives youaccess to the audio CD control screen and the memorycard activity screen, described later on in this manual.If you insert a CD-ROM disc of the “PlayStation”format while screen C2 is on, the game will startautomatically.

• If the screen C3 appears, the inserted disc might beof a different format. Check if it has both the“PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation on it. Adamaged or dirty disc would also produce this screen.See ”Troubleshooting“ on page 8.

Notes• Before starting the game, press RESET.• There is no need to turn off the “PlayStation” if you

want to change games. Just open the disc cover andwait until the disc stops spinning, swap the discs overand then press RESET.

• When inserting a disc, push the disc gently but firmlyuntil it sits snugly on the central spindle.

MWARNINGBefore removing a disc, press the § button and make surethat the disc completely stops.Never touch the disc while it is spinning. Otherwise, youmay hurt yourself or damage the disc or your“PlayStation”.

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A Restarting a gamePress RESET.Be careful not to press RESET while playing thegame, or the game will end.

B Removing a discWhile pressing the central spindle gently, pickup the disc holding the edge.

C Screens that appear afterthe start-up screenWhen you turn on your “PlayStation”, one ofthe following screens will appear.1 A CD-ROM with both “PlayStation” logo

and [PAL] designation is inserted.2 No disc is inserted.3 A disc that cannot be played with the

“PlayStation” is inserted.

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You can save and load game data using theoptional SCPH-1020 memory card.Each memory card has 15 memory blocks.

You can copy game data from one memorycard to another or delete unnecessary data, bybringing up the memory card screen.

1 ...... Turn on your “PlayStation” beforeinserting a disc.

2 .... Insert a memory card (or two memorycards).

3 .... Select the icon for memory card operationwith the directional buttons and press the® button.

Cancelling the memory card screenSelect “EXIT” on the memory card screen withthe directional buttons and press the ® button.

A Memory card screen1 Contents of memory card 1. The game data

is displayed as icons.2 Icon. The number of icons corresponds to

the number of used memory blocks.3 Arrow pointer.4 Display the game name and other details of

the selected data.5 Copy the selected game data.6 Delete the selected game data.7 Copy all the game data on the selected

card.8 Contents of memory card 2.9 Exit from this screen.

B Memory card operationHow to use the controller for the memorycard screen• To move the arrow pointer: Press the

directional buttons.• To select the items: Press the ® button.

TipYou can also operate using the optional SCPH-1090mouse.

Using a memory card

ACopying game data1 ... Check that the card you’re copying to has

enough memory blocks, then select“ ”.

2 ... Select the card containing the data to becopied.

3 ... Select the icon for the data to be copied.

4 ... Select “�”.Or select “✕” to cancel copying.

Notes• You cannot copy the data to a card that does not have

enough empty blocks. Delete unnecessary data.• Do not remove the card until the icons stop moving.

Copying all the game data1 ... Check that the card you’re copying to has

enough memory blocks, then select“ ”.

2 ... Select the card to be copied .

3 ... Select “�”.Or select “✕” to cancel copying.

Notes• Do not remove the card until the icons stop moving.• If the data you want to copy already exists on the card,

the data will not be copied.

Deleting game data1 ... Select “ ”.

2 ... Select the card that has the data you wishto delete.

3 ... Select the icon of the data you wish todelete.

4 ... Select “�”.Or select “✕” to cancel deleting.

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Your “PlayStation” can also play audio CDs.There are two control methods for the audioCD facility.• Selecting the buttons on the audio CD screen

operation (A)• Pressing the buttons on the controller (direct

key operation, C)

NoteAs the two ways above work at the same time, be sure notto confuse the operation.

Selecting audio CD operationInsert an audio CD and turn on the power.You can also insert an audio CD after turningon the power. (You do not have to turn off your“PlayStation” when changing CDs.)

Cancelling audio CD operationSelect “EXIT” on the screen with the directionalbuttons and press the ® button.

A Audio CD screen1 Display the current track number, and the

elapsed or remaining playback time. Pressthe “TIME” button to switch the display.

2 Display the selected playback mode.3 Play all tracks on the disc in order.4 Play the tracks in random order.5 Play selected tracks in a specified order.6 Play a single track or all tracks repeatedly.7 Change the playback time display.8 Arrow pointer9 Play0 Pause!¡ Stop!™ Find the start of the current or previous

track!£ Find the start of the next track!¢ Go backward quickly!∞ Go forward quickly!§ Cancel audio CD operation!¶ - @¡ Various acoustic effects:

!¶ No acoustic effects!• A “dead” room (vocals are emphasised)!ª A church@º A large hall@¡ A dome stadium

@™ Display track numbers higher than 20(appears only when there are more than 20tracks on a CD)

@£ Select the track number(s) from a gridshowing all the tracks on the CD.

B Various playback modesHow to use the controller for the CDoperation screen• To move the arrow pointer: Press the

directional buttons.• To select the items: Press the ® button.

TipYou can also operate using the optional SCPH-1090mouse.

Playing a CD through to the end onceSelect “(”.

Playing tracks on a loop• To repeat the current track, select “REPEAT”

until “REPEAT 1” appears.• To repeat all the tracks, select “REPEAT”

until “REPEAT ALL” appears.To resume normal play, select “REPEAT” until“REPEAT” indication disappears.

Programming a sequence of tracks1 .... Select “PROGRAM”.

2 .... Select the track number you want to play.Repeat this step until you have selected allthe tracks you want to include.

3 .... Select “(”.To resume normal play, select“CONTINUE”.

Playing tracks in random order1 .... Select “SHUFFLE”.

2 .... Select “(”.To resume normal play, select“CONTINUE”.

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SymptomsIf you experience any of the following problems,

read the instructions for the specified“Check” or “Diagnosis”.

Troubleshooting

1 No sound ___________________________________ Check 1

2 No picture on the screen. ______________________ Check 2

3 The picture and the sound skip. _________________ Check 11

4 The screen and the sound freezeor the game (or audio CD) stops playing. _________ Check 12

5 The game (or audio CD) does not start. ___________ Check 6

6 The controller does not work.___________________ Check 13

7 A game (or audio CD) that once workedperfectly, now no longer does. __________________ Check 15

8 The picture and the sound are picking upnoise or static _______________________________ Diagnosis E

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Checks

1 Is the TV volume set properly?If not, adjust the volume. Make sure “mute” is not selectedon the TV.If the problem persists, bCheck 2

2 Is the channel position or input selector of the TVset correctly?If not, set it to the correct position.If the problem persists, bCheck 3

3 Is your “PlayStation” correctly connected to theTV or the VCR with the correct cable?If not, connect it correctly.If the problem persists, bCheck 4

4 Is the AC power cord connected to your“PlayStation” and the mains socket?If not, connect the AC power cord firmly to the“PlayStation” and to the mains socket .If the problem persists, bCheck 5

5 Is the power turned on to both your “PlayStation”and the TV?If not, turn on the “PlayStation” and the TV.If the problem persists, bCheck 6

6 Is a disc inserted in your “PlayStation”?If not, insert a disc.If the problem persists, bCheck 7

7 Is the inserted disc either a CD-ROM disc with boththe “PlayStation” logo and [PAL] designation oran audio CD?Insert such a CD-ROM disc or an audio CD.If the problem persists, bCheck 8

8 Is the disc cover closed firmly?If not, close it firmly.If the problem persists, bCheck 9

9 Is the disc inserted with the label side up?If not, insert the disc with the label side up.If the problem persists, bCheck 10

10 Did you bring your “PlayStation” directly from acold to a warm location before you inserted thedisc?If “Yes”, b Diagnosis CIf “No”, b Check 12

11 Is your “PlayStation” placed on a stable surface?Install the “PlayStation” in a flat stable place.Do not shake or vibrate the “PlayStation”.If the problem persists, bCheck 12

12 Check to see if other games (or audio CDs) workcorrectly.If “Yes”, b Diagnosis AIf “No”, b Diagnosis B

13 Is the controller connected to your “PlayStation”?If not, connect it to the controller connectorof the “PlayStation”.If the problem persists, bCheck 14

14 Check to see if other controllers work correctly.If “Yes”, b Diagnosis DIf “No”, b Diagnosis F

15 Check to see if other games (or audio CDs) workcorrectly.If “Yes”, b Diagnosis AIf “No”, b Diagnosis F

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Diagnoses

A There is a problem with the disc.Clean the underside of the disc with a CD cleaner and try to play it again.To clean the disc, refer to the instruction manual of the CD cleaner.If the problem persists, the disc may be defective.

B The lens may be dirty.Clean the lens by using a lens cleaning kit.To clean the lens, refer to the instruction manual of the lens cleaning kit.If the problem persists, ring the “PlayStation” service line number listed on your customer service card.

C Moisture condensation has occured on the disc.Remove the disc and leave it until the moisture evaporates, or clean the underside of the disc using a CD cleaner.

D There is a problem with the controller.Ring the “PlayStation” service line number listed on your customer service card.

E Check the connection between your “PlayStation”and the TV (or VCR).Insert the plugs of the connecting cable firmly into the connectors. If the picture and the sound are still noisy, theplugs may be dirty or there may be a short circuit inside the cable. If the problem persists even after trying anothercable, ring the “PlayStation” service line number listed on your customer service card.

F There is a problem with your “PlayStation”.Ring the “PlayStation” service line number listed on your customer service card.

11SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements: 220 - 240 V AC, 50 HzPower consumption: 9WDimensions: 270 x 60 x 188 mm (w/h/d)Mass: 1.4 kgOperating Temperature: 5˚C-35˚CLaser diode properties

•Material: GaAlAs•Wavelength: l=780 nm•Emission duration: Continuous•Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW(measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the opticalpick-up block)

Inputs/outputs on the frontController ports (2)Memory card slots (2)

Input/output on the rearSERIAL I/O port (1)

Outputs on the rearAV MULTI OUT output (1)

Supplied accessoriesAC power cord (mains lead) (1)AV cable (integrated audio/video) (1)Controller (1)Instruction manual (1)

Optional accessoriesSCPH-1020 E Memory cardSCPH-1040 E Link cableSCPH-1080 E ControllerSCPH-1090 E MouseSCPH-1110 E Analog joystickSCPH-1122 RFU adaptorSCPH-1140 E AV cable (integrated audio/video)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

“Sony” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.“ ” and “PlayStation” are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Printed in Japan.