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You can play discs of the following types on the PlayStation®2 console:
* Throughout this manual, the term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD-R, DVD-
RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
About PlayStation®2 format CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, and
PlayStation
® format CD-ROM discs
The console can only play discs with the designation.
Discs marked with , or
cannot be played.
About DVD-Videos
• The console can only play discs recorded for the NTSC broadcast
standard. Discs recorded for other broadcast standards, such as PAL or
SECAM, cannot be played on this console.
• DVD-Videos are assigned a number (region code) for the geographic
region in which the disc can be played. This console can only play discs
marked with region code "1" or "ALL".
About DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs
• Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust or problems
encountered during recording.
• Only discs that have been "finalized" can be played.
• Sections of video recorded on CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media)-compatible DVD-RW discs using the "copy-once" capability
cannot be played on this console.
Attention Regarding DualDisc Software
The DVD side of a DualDisc should play on this product but the audio side
of a DualDisc may not play because these discs do not conform to the
specifications required for an Audio Compact Disc. For further
information, please visit www.us.playstation.com/dualdisc.
Additional information
Compatible software
Disc type Disc logo
PlayStation
®2 format DVD-ROM
[12 cm, Silver]
" ", PlayStation®2 logo and
designation
PlayStation®2 format CD-ROM
[12 cm, Blue]
" ", PlayStation®2 logo and
designation
PlayStation
® format CD-ROM
[12 cm, Black]
PlayStation® logo and
designation
Audio CD
[12 cm, 8 cm]
DVD-Video*
[12 cm, 8 cm]
The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a
trademark.
DVD-RW (VR mode)
[12 cm, 8 cm]
The "DVD-RW" logo is a
trademark.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
The audio CD playback feature of this product is designed to conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, some record companies
have started marketing music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies. Some of these music discs do not conform to the CD
standard and may not be playable on this product.
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