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SONY PS2



SONY Playstation 2, launched in October 2000 and produced until 2013, was the best selling video game console of all time. In 2004, SONY released the PS2 Slim, a thinner version which offered an Ethernet port. Over 4,000 PS2 game titles were released worldwide. The PS2 doubles as a DVD player and has an optical audio output on the rear of the console.





The SONY PS2 console, controller, AV Cable, Power Cable



SONY PS2 Rear Ports



PS2 original (Fat) rear ports - TV connection AV OUT and Optical Audio Output



PS2 Slim rear ports - TV connection AV OUT, Optical Audio Output and Ethernet connection (Network)












Connect a SONY Playstation 2 video game to an A/V Receiver or Soundbar and TV. 


DAC to Stereo Amplifier or powered speakers PCM 2-channel audio or multi-channel surround although few PS2 games actually offer 5.1 surround sound.
Components:

o SONY Playstation 2 game system.
o A/V Receiver.
o Surround sound loudspeakers.
o Gamelink200 cable.
o Lightwave100 cable.
o TV.
o Composite video cable.








Why would you want this configuration?
You can use your loudspeakers instead of the tiny speakers in your TV. This enhances your game experience.
SONY Playstation 2 can also play Audio CDs and DVDs.

What can you do with this configuration?
o Play video games, 
o Listen to audio thru high-end loudspeakers, 
o Use switching capability on A/V receiver, 
o Decode digital audio using A/V receiver.



What settings do you need for this configuration?
The TV will need to be set to Line 1 (L1) to receive the video output from the A/V receiver.
The A/V receiver will need to be set to line for Playstation in order to get the Playstation output. 

Cable configuration explanation
The Gamelink cable has multiple pins for audio and video. 
S-Video and component video Gamelink cables are also available.

Pin Name Description
1 GND Ground
2 RT Right Audio
3 GND Ground
4 LT Left Audio
5 Y S-Video Y
6 SYNC Composite Sync
7 C S-Video C
8 VGND Video Ground
9 B Blue
10 +5V +5 VDC
11 R Red
12 G Green

SONY PLAYSTATION MULTI-PIN Audio/Video OUT Port

The TV is connected to the MONITOR output on the A/V receiver for video.



Cable: Gamelink300 S-video with 12 pin hookup to Sony PS2 AV out port

  • Product: PlayStation 2
  • Color: Black
  • Release Date: November 1st , 2004 
  • Suggested Retail Price: $149.99
  • Dimensions: 230 mm (W) ?28 mm (H) ?152 mm (D)
  • Weight: 900g, or about 45% of the old model
  • Power requirements: DC 8.5V
  • Compatible format: PlayStation format CD-ROM, PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM, PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM, Audio CD, DVD-Video*, DVD-RW (VR mode), 
    * The term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.

  • Interfaces: Controller Port x 2, MEMORY CARD slot x 2, USB connector x 2, NETWORK connector x 1 (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), LINE connector x 1
    (modem : RJ-11C), DC IN 8.5V connector x 1, 
    AV MULTI OUT connector x 1, 
    DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL ) connector x 1

  • Included: PlayStation 2 console x 1, Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) x 1, 
    AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1, AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1


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