Sony Playstation 3 Owners Manual

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Category
Item
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu
The PS3™ system includes a user interface called XMB
™ 
(XrossMediaBar).
1
2
3Select a category using the   or  button.
Select an item using the  
 or   button.
Press the 
 button to confirm the 
selected item.
 button:  Displays the options menu/control panel
Icons Options menu
Selecting an icon and pressing the 
 button will display the 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
 button:Confirms the selected item
PS button:Displays the XMB ™ menu
Turns the system on/off  
						

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Part names
System front / rear
Disc slot
Power button
Eject button
WLAN access indicator
HDD access indicator
USB connectors
Vent
AC IN connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 
connector
LAN connector
HDMI OUT connector
DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller
SELECT button USB connector
L2 button
L1 button
Directional  buttons
Left stick/
L3  button* R2 button
R1 button
 button
 button button
 button
Right stick/
R3  button*
Por

t indicators
START button
PS button
* 
The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.
 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 21) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools down,\
 
move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use.
Notices
	 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.
	 Do not move or change the position of the system while the power indicat\
or 
is lit solid green or flashing green. The vibration that occurs as a result of 
moving the system may cause data loss or corruption, or damage to the 
system.
Hint
When placing the system in a vertical position, use the vertical stand (sold 
separately). 
						

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Getting started
Getting started
If video is not displayed on the screen
If you change the type of cable used to connect the 
system to a TV, video may not appear on the screen. If 
video does not appear, turn off the system and then 
turn it on again by pressing the power button for at 
least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). The 
video output setting will be reset and video will be 
output at standard definition (SD) resolution.

HDMI OUT connector AV MULTI OUT 
connector
Connection methods
Connect your system to a TV
You can use any of the following methods to connect your system to a TV. 
Euro-AV Connector
AV MULTI OUT 
connector AV Cable
TV
TV
HDMI OUT 
connector  HDMI Cable (sold separately) 
Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - component video
Y
L R
PR/CR
PB/CB
COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Component AV Cable 
(sold separately) 
AV MULTI OUT 
connector
TV
Video output in HD (High Definition) resolution - HDMI Video output in SD (Standard Definition) resolution
Hints
	 For details about video output cable types and supported video modes, see "Video output on the 
PS3™ system" (
 page 16) and "Video output cable types"( page 17). 
	 You can connect audio devices that support digital audio playback, such as an AV receiver for home 
entertainment use. For details, see "Connecting digital audio devices" (
 page 20).       
						

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 
LAN connector AC IN connector
Connect an Ethernet cable (sold separately)
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the system to the Internet.
Hint
You can use a wireless network connection to connect to the Internet without using an Ethernet cable. 
For details, see "Adjusting network settings" (
 page 28).
 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 system, as this may cause heat build-u\
p, fire 
or malfunction. 
 Connect the AC power cord
After plugging the AC power cord into the electrical outlet, the power indicator on the 
PS3™ system will light up in solid red ( page 21).
 Caution
Do not plug the AC power cord for the system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other\
 
connections.
Some regions and countries may use a 
different electrical outlet plug from the 
one illustrated.   
						

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Performing initial setup of the system software
After turning on the system, perform initial setup.
1 Turn on the TV, and then switch the video input of the TV to 
match the input connector used by the PS3™ system. 
2 Press the power button. 
The power indicator turns green and the picture is displayed on the TV 
screen. 
Power button Power indicator
3 Connect the wireless controller to the system using a USB 
cable.
4 Press the PS button on the controller. 
The system will recognise the controller. After it has recognised the controller, 
the initial setup screen will be displayed.
5 Perform initial setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter settings for system language, time 
zone, date and time, and user name. 
The screen for setting up the Internet connection will be displayed. When 
connecting using an Ethernet cable, basic settings will be selected 
automatically if you follow the on-screen instructions. When connecting over 
a wireless LAN, follow the instructions in "Adjusting network settings 
(wireless)" (
 page 29) to set up the connection. 
After the settings have been completed, the XMB ™ menu (
 page 11) will 
be displayed on the TV screen. 
Hints
	 When using an HDMI cable to connect the system to the TV, a screen for 
changing the video output resolution will be displayed during initial setup. If you 
select [Yes] on the screen and then press the 
 button, the optimal output 
resolution will be selected automatically. 
	 For details on entering text, see "Using the on-screen keyboard" (
 page 34). 
	 Settings entered during initial setup can be changed under 
 (Settings) or  (Users). For details, refer to the online user’s guide 
(access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals).  
						

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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.
HD (High Definition)SD (Standard Definition)
Video mode *
11080p 1080i720p576p576i *2
Aspect ratio 16:9
16:916:916:9 
  4:316:9 
  4:3
*
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 (PAL)].
Screens showing the difference in resolution
HD screenSD screen 
						

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Video output cable types
The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors o\
n the TV and the type of cable in use. Select a cable to match the TV 
in use.
Cable typeInput connector on the TVSupported video modes*¹
HDMI Cable*²  
(sold separately)
HDMI IN connector
 
  1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p
Component AV Cable  
(sold separately)
Component VIDEO IN 
connector
 
Y L R
PR/CRPB/CBCOMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i*3
S VIDEO Cable  
(sold separately)S VIDEO IN connector
 
S VIDEO L-AUDIO-R  576i*3
AV Cable  
(supplied)VIDEO IN connector 
(composite)
 
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 576i*3
AV Cable  
(supplied)
Euro-AV Connector Plug 
(supplied with the system sold 
in the UK only)
Euro-AV connector 
(SCART)
 
 576i*3
*1 Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes ma\
y not be supported.
*2  Connect the system to the T V 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.
*
3  The video output setting on the system will display as [Standard (PAL)]. 
						

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Adjusting video output settings
Depending on the type of cables and the connectors used, you may 
need to adjust the PS3™ system's video output settings to display 
video at HD resolutions (
 page 16) on a TV.
If video is not displayed
	 Switch the video input of the TV to match the input connector used to 
connect to the system.
	 Turn off the system, and then turn it on again by pressing the power button 
for at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). The video ou\
tput 
setting will be reset and video will be output at standard definition (SD) 
resolution.
1 Select  (Settings)   (Display Settings)  [Video Output 
Settings], and then press the  button.
2 Select the input connector ( page 17) in use on the TV, and 
then press the  button.
If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to choose [Automatic] or \
[Custom] on the next screen. In most cases, select [Automatic], and video 
output settings will be completed automatically.
If you select [AV MULTI / SCART], you must choose the type of output signal 
on the next screen. In most cases, select [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr].
3 Confirm the screen, and then press the  button.
If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the change 
will be displayed.
4 Confirm the settings, select [Yes], and then press the  button.
If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the settings 
will be displayed.
5 Select the resolutions supported by the TV, and then press the  button.
The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connector 
and the type of cable used ( page 17). The highest resolution you 
selected will be used for video output. 
Depending on the connector selected in step 2, this screen may not be 
displayed.   
						

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6 Confirm the settings, select [Yes], and then press the   button.
Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions selected 
in step 5, this screen may not be displayed.
7 Select the type of TV, and then press the  button.
If you selected [Standard (PAL)] or [576p] in step 5, a screen for selecting the 
TV screen size will be displayed. Adjust the setting to match the TV in use.
If you selected [720p] or a higher resolution in step 5, the TV type will 
automatically be set to 16:9 and the screen for selecting the TV screen size 
will not be displayed.
8 Confirm the settings, and then press the  button.
The video output settings will be saved on the system.
9 Adjust audio output settings.
Continue on to adjust audio output settings. Adjust settings to match th\
e TV 
or audio device in use.
If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to choose [Automatic] or \
[Manual] on the next screen. In most cases, select [Automatic]. 
If using a cable other than an HDMI cable to output audio from the TV, select 
[Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI]. If using an optical digital cable 
to output audio, select [Digital Out (Optical)] and choose the output \
format 
on the next screen.
10 Confirm the settings, and then press the  button.
The audio output settings will be saved on the system.
Hint
You can adjust audio output settings under 
 (Settings)   (Sound Settings)  [Audio Output Settings]. 
						

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Connecting digital audio devices
You can connect audio devices that support digital audio playback, 
such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use.
Audio output on the PS3™ system
The supported channels may vary depending on the output connector 
to be used.
PS3™ system output connectorsChannels that can be used for output
2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch.
AV MULTI OUT connector 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector  
HDMI OUT connector 
Hints
	 When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to 
 (Settings)   (Sound Settings)  [Audio Output Settings], and then adjust the settings as 
necessary for the audio device.
	 Normally, audio cannot be output simultaneously from multiple output 
connectors. For example, if your PS3™ system is connected to a TV via\
 an 
HDMI cable and to an audio device via an optical digital cable and [Digi\
tal Out 
(Optical)] is set under [Audio Output Settings], audio will no longer \
be output 
from the TV and will only be output from the audio device.
	 The system can output both audio and video through an HDMI cable. If both 
the TV and the audio device have HDMI connectors, you can output the TV \
picture to the TV through a connected audio device.
	 If a device is connected to the PS3™ system via an HDMI cable, do not\
 turn off 
the device while the system is turned on (power indicator is lit solid green), as 
doing so may cause sound distortion or produce abnormal sounds.
Examples when connecting an audio device 
An HDMI cable or optical digital cable can be used to connect an 
audio device to the PS3™ system.
HDMI cable Optical digital cable
HDMI cable  
(sold separately)
Digital audio device  Optical digital 
cable for audio  
(sold separately)
Video output cable for the 
TV in use (
 page 17) 
HDMI cable  
(sold separately)
TV TV