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Connecting digital audio equipment
Picture quality differs depending on the type of cable used. Use the
information below to determine the best connection method.
If you use a cable sold separately, refer to the instructions supplied with the
cable.
Hints
• To use progressive scan, you must have a TV that supports progressive scan (480p)
and you must connect using the appropriate type of cable*. You must also check
that the console settings are correct. For details, see "Progressive" in "Setting TV
display options" ( page 24).
• You cannot connect the console to a TV with component video inputs that are
exclusively for HDTV use (Y P
B PR). Refer to the instructions supplied with your
TV for details.
By using a commercially available optical digital cable, you can enjoy
surround sound with the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall.
When connecting the console to audio equipment with digital connectors,
refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
Hints
• If you connect the console to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may
affect the audio output of some PlayStation
®2 format software with the result that
no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the supplied AV cable
and connect it to the console's AV MULTI OUT connector. Do not use an optical
digital cable.
• After connecting digital audio equipment, set "Digital Out (Optical)" to "On" in the
System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" ( page 32).
When using cables sold separately
TV Cable type
A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO cable (SCPH-10480)
A TV with component video
input connectors
Component AV cable (SCPH-10490)
* The component AV cable (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan.
Picture quality scale
High quality
x AV cable (supplied) x S VIDEO cable x Component AV cable
This scale is intended only as a reference. Depending on the product or
condition of your TV, the picture quality may be different.
Connecting digital audio
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Console rear
Connected device
Commercially available optical
digital cable
