Sony PS2 User Manual

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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-
screen.

Discs that can be played on PlayStation

®

2

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 DVDs as they are
designed to be played by the software
producers. Some features may not be
available for some DVDs, depending upon
the design. Make sure to refer to the
instructions supplied with your DVD 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 + 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 + Video

12 cm

74 min.

8 cm*

(CD single)

20 min.

12 cm

About 4 hrs (for

single-sided DVDs)

/ about 8 hrs (for

double-sided DVDs)

8 cm

About 80 min. (for

single-sided DVDs) /

about 160 min. (for

double-sided DVDs)

* When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, be sure to use an optional adaptor.

DVD logo is a trademark.

WARNING

2

Precautions

2

Discs that can be played on PlayStation

®

2

3

Checking the package contents

4

Positioning the console

4

Connecting your PlayStation

®

2 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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Game / Audio CD

DVD video

Additional

information

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