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DVD video systems and regional restrictions
•This console conforms to the PAL broadcast
standard. You cannot play discs recorded for
other broadcast standards (such as NTSC) on
this console (unless the NTSC disc displays
the
ALL
label and an NTSC compatible TV is
used).
•Some DVD videos are marked with region
numbers such as
2
. The number contained
within the symbol represents the region
number of DVD players on which the disc can
be played. DVD videos that do not bear this
symbol, or that do not display the number 2
cannot be played on your console.
•DVDs with the
ALL
label can also be played on
this console.
If you attempt to play any other DVDs, a
message stating “This disc cannot be played
due to regional restrictions.” will appear on
the screen.
Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2 console
Table of contents
•Some DVDs that have no region code
markings may still be subject to area
restrictions and may not be playable on the
console.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
This console plays DVD video as originally
designed by the software producers. Some
of the playback features of this console may
not have been incorporated into the DVD
video design. As a result, some playback
features may not be available with certain
DVD videos. Please refer to the instructions
supplied with your DVD video for details.
Specially-shaped discs
Do not use irregularly-shaped CDs (for
example, heart- or star-shaped CDs) as they
may cause the console to malfunction.
Disc logo
Disc colour
Contents
Disc size
PlayStation®2 format
DVD-ROM
“ ”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and
designation
Silver
PlayStation®2 format
CD-ROM
“ ”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and
designation
Blue
Audio and video
12 cm
PlayStation® format
CD-ROM
PlayStation
®
logo and
designation
Black
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Audio CDs
Audio
DVD videos
Audio and video
12 cm
74 min
*3
8 cm
*1
(CD single)
20 min
*3
12 cm
About 4 hrs
(single-sided) /
about 8 hrs
(double-sided)
8 cm
*2
About 80 min
(single-sided) /
about 160 min
(double-sided)
*1 When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, be sure to use an optional adaptor.
*2
When playing an 8 cm DVD, always place the console in the horizontal position.
*3 Play time varies depending on the audio CD.
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
WARNING
2
Precautions
2
Discs that can be played on PlayStation®2 console
3
Checking the package contents
4
Positioning the console
4
Connecting your PlayStation®2 console to a TV set
4
Connecting digital audio equipment
6
Connecting other digital devices
6
Using the Main menu
7
Playing a game
8
Using the Analog Controller
9
Using Memory Cards
10
Playing an audio CD
10
Playing a DVD video
11
Using various functions with the Control Panel
12
Settings and adjustments for the DVD Player
15
Troubleshooting
19
Specifications
20
Glossary
21
GUARANTEE
21
Getting started
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DVD video
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