Quick Reference 快捷參考 CECHH06 CECHH07 CECHH12 3-285-687-51(1) About the PS3™ system documentation Friends The PS3™ system documentation includes the following: Chatting and exchanging messages • Safety and Support Before using the product, carefully read this document fi rst. It contains safety information PLAYSTATION®Network related to use of the PS3™ system, troubleshooting, specifi cations and other information. Using PLAYSTATION®Network services • Quick Reference (this document) This document contains information on setting up the PS3™ system, preparing for use and basic hardware operations. Network • User’s Guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/) Connecting to the Internet This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains detailed information related to the use of the PS3™ system software ( page 29). Game Playing games Video Playing video Check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, contact Music the PS3™ service line at the number listed on your warranty card for assistance. Playing music s PLAYSTATION®3 system s SIXAXIS™ wireless controller Photo s AV cable s Printed materials Displaying images s AC power cord One of the following two cable types Settings is supplied with the system. The plug confi guration varies depending s USB cable on the country or region. Adjusting PS3™ system settings Users Selecting users to log in to the PS3™ system 2 Home menu Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar) The PS3™ system includes a user interface called "XMB" (XrossMediaBar). The main screen for "XMB" is called the "home menu". Category Select a category using the or EN 1 button. CT Select an item using the or 2 button. Item Press the button to confi rm the 3 selected item. Directional buttons: button: Displays the options menu/control panel Used to select on-screen categories/items Selecting an icon and pressing the Pressing the button during content PS button: playback will display the control panel. Displays the home menu button will display the options menu. Turns the system on/off button: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel button: Confi rms the selected item 3 Getting started 01 Part names System front System rear PS family logo Can be rotated to match the AV MULTI OUT connector position of the system DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector Disc slot Power button Eject button MAIN POWER switch AC IN connector WLAN access indicator Vent HDD access indicator LAN connector USB connectors HDMI OUT connector Hint The system can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. Caution Set as shown in the diagram at right when setting in the vertical position. • 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 fi re, injury or malfunction. Notice • If the system’s internal temperature becomes elevated, the power indicator Do not place the system in an area subject to excessive will fl ash alternately in red and green. In this case, turn off the system ( dust or cigarette smoke. Dust build-up or cigarette page 16) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools down, smoke residue on the internal components (such as the move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use. lens) may cause the system to malfunction. 4 Getting started Part names SIXAXIS™ wireless controller EN Port indicators USB connector CT L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button button Directional button buttons button button Left stick/ Right stick/ L3 button* R3 button* SELECT button START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Hints • For details on the wireless controller, see "Using the wireless controller" ( page 17). • The SIXAXIS™ wireless controller that is supplied with this system is not equipped with a vibration function. 5 Getting started 02 Setting up the PS3™ system Procedure fl ow for setting up the Step 1: Connect to a TV system Video output on the PS3™ system Step 1: Connect to a TV. Page 6 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. m HD (High Defi nition) SD (Standard Defi nition) Step 2: Connect digital audio 3 Video mode *1*2 480p 480i * devices. Page 9 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i *4 Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 m 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 4:3 *1 This number indicates the number of scan lines. Note that "i" stands for "interlace" and "p" stands for Step 3: Connect an Ethernet "progressive". Using progressive results in high-quality video with minimal fl ickering. cable. Page 10 *2 SD resolution varies depending on the model of the PS3™ system in use and the content that is being played. *3 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (NTSC)". m *4 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". Step 4: Connect the AC power cord. Page 11 Screens showing the difference in resolution m Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software. Page 11 HD screen SD screen 6 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 EN the TV in use. CT Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes *1*2 HDMI cable HDMI IN (sold separately) connector 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p / 576p Component COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN YLRPB/CB PR/CR Component AV cable VIDEO IN 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p / 576p, 480i *3 / 576i *4 (sold separately) connector S VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S VIDEO cable S VIDEO IN 3 4 (sold separately) connector 480i * / 576i * VIDEO IN VIDEO L-AUDIO-R AV cable 3 4 (supplied) connector 480i * / 576i * (composite) *1 Depending on the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 SD resolution varies depending on the model of the PS3™ system in use and the content that is being played. *3 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (NTSC)". *4 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". 7 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connection methods Connecting with other types of cables Connect cables other than the HDMI cable to the AV MULTI OUT connector on the system. 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. AV MULTI OUT connector 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 TV AV cable (supplied) enjoy digital-quality video and audio with minimal loss of picture VIDEO quality. L AUDIO R VIDEO IN connector Example: When using the supplied AV cable HDMI OUT connector TV HDMI cable (sold separately) HDMI IN connector Hint If you change the type of cable used to connect the system, video may not be displayed. If this happens, turn off the system and then turn it on again by touching the power button on the system front for at least fi ve seconds (until the system beeps twice). The video output setting will then be reset to the standard resolution. 8 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Step 2: Connect digital audio devices Connecting with an optical cable You can connect audio devices that support digital audio output, Audio will be output from the optical cable. Video will be output from EN such as an AV receiver for home entertainment use. the video output cable. CT Hint When connecting a digital audio device to the system, go to (Settings) (Sound Settings) "Audio Output Settings", and then adjust the settings as Optical cable for audio necessary for the audio device. (sold separately) Audio output on the PS3™ system Video output cable The supported channels may vary depending on the output for the TV in use connector to be used. ( page 7) Channels that can be used for output PS3™ system output connectors 2 Ch. 5.1 Ch. 7.1 Ch. AV MULTI OUT connector Digital out (optical) connector HDMI OUT connector *1*2 TV Digital audio device *1 A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. such as an AV receiver audio from the HDMI OUT connector. 2 * This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. Hint DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel. 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 a digital optical 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 from the audio device. 9 Getting started Setting up the PS3™ system Connecting with an HDMI cable Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI cable. You can Using a commercially available Ethernet cable, you can connect the output the TV picture via an audio device. system to the Internet.