Sony 40GB Playstation 3 3-285-687-13 User manual

Quick Reference
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3-285-687-13(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 ( page 29).
Friends
Chatting and exchanging messages
PLAYSTATION®Network
Using PLAYSTATION®Network services
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.
sPLAYSTATION®3 system
sSIXAXIS™ wireless controller
sPrinted materials
sAC power cord
sAV cable
sUSB 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”.
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2
3
Select 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
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
01
System front
Disc slot
Power button
PS family logo
Can be rotated to match the
position of the system
Eject button
HDD access indicator
WLAN access indicator
USB connectors
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.
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 16) and leave it unused for a while. After the system cools down,
move it to a location with good ventilation, and then resume use.

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SIXAXIS™ wireless controller
SELECT button
USB connector
L2 button
L1 button
Directional
buttons
Left stick/
L3 button*
START button
R2 button
R1 button
button
button
button
button
Right stick/
R3 button*
PS button
Port indicators
* 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.
Notice
Some PlayStation®and 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
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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.
*1This 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.
*2The 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
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Step 3: Connect an Ethernet
cable. Page 10
Step 4: Connect the AC power
cord. Page 11
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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.
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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
YLRPR/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 - R
480i*2
AV cable
(supplied)
VIDEO IN connector
(composite)
VIDEO L - AUDIO - R
480i*2
*1Depending 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.
*2The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (NTSC)".

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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. Make sure the TV or other
component is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it to
the system.
• Any TV or component connected to the system must be functioning
properly and free of defects. If a TV or component connected to the
system is faulty or defective, it may cause damage to the TV or
component, or to the system itself. As with all electrical products,
connection to faulty or defective components, or the failure to connect to a
properly wired outlet, could cause sparking and pose a fire hazard.
• 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.
TV
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
AUD IO
L
R
TV
VIDEO IN connector
AV cable (supplied)
AV MULTI OUT connector
Example: When using the supplied AV cable
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 five seconds (until the
system beeps twice). The video output setting will then be reset to the standard
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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 then 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  
HDMI OUT connector *1*2
*1A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch.
audio from the HDMI OUT connector.
*2This 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
Audio will be output from the optical cable. Video will be output from
the video output cable.
Optical cable for audio
(sold separately)
Digital audio device
such as an AV receiver
TV
Video output cable
for the TV in use
( page 7)
Hint
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.
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Setting up the PS3™ system

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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)
TV
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 system is turned on (power indicator is lit solid
green). Doing so may cause sound distortions or produce abnormal sounds.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable
Using a commercially available Ethernet cable, you can connect the
system to the Internet. For details on network settings, see "Adjusting
network settings" ( page 24).
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 directly to the LAN connector on the
system, as this may cause heat build-up, fire or malfunction.
LAN connector
Commercially available
Ethernet cable
LAN access indicator
Hint
You can connect to the Internet without using an Ethernet cable. For details,
see "Using a wireless connection" ( page 25).