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Playing a DVD video
Depending on the DVD video, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc.
1Turn on the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the
back of the console.
The 1 (standby) indicator on the
Operating the DVD player directly with a controller
You can operate the DVD player directly with the buttons on a controller when the Control Panel (page 14) is not displayed. You can also operate the DVD player using the DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately). For detailed instructions, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
This console is equipped with DVD Player software that is compatible with the DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2). You can use the DVD remote control simply by inserting the IR receiver unit (supplied with the DVD remote control) into a controller port of the console. No memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is required when using the DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2) with this console.
L2 button: | (Search) | R2 button: | (Search) |
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Playback from the last stopping point (Resume Play)
The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and you can resume playback from that point.
1 ...... While playing a disc, press the a button to
stop playback.
“Press [Play] to resume viewing. To start from the beginning, press [Stop] and then [Play].” appears, and then the Control Panel (page 14) is displayed on the TV screen.
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videos DVD / CDs Audio / Games
front of the console lights up in red to indicate that the console is now in standby mode.
2Press the 1 (standby) /RESET button.
The 1 indicator turns green and the
3Press the A (open) button.
The disc tray opens.
4 Place a disc on the disc tray |
with the label side facing up |
(data side down). |
L1 button: . (Previous)
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Directional buttons:
Cursor control
L3 button*: | (Subtitle Options) |
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SELECT button: Display the Control Panel (Page 14)
R1 button: > (Next)
¢ button: | (DVD Menu) |
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a button: Cancel / x (Stop)
✕button: Enter
s button: 
(Title Menu) (Page 15)
R3 button*: 
(Audio Options) (Page 15)
START button:
N (Play) / X (Pause)
If the message “Resume function cannot be used here. Play will restart from the beginning.” appears, Resume Play is not available.
2 ...... Select N (Play) using the directional
buttons and press the ✕ button.
The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.
To play from the beginning of the disc
After step 1, select x (Stop) and press the ✕ button. The point where you stopped playing is cleared.
Select N (Play) and press the ✕ button.
Notes
5 Press the A button. |
The disc tray closes and the console starts playback.
Notes
•Depending on the DVD, a DVD menu or Title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 15).
•If you press the A button after playback, the Browser screen appears.
If you experience problems playing a DVD video:
In rare instances, certain DVD videos may not operate properly with PlayStation®2. This is primarily due to variations in the manufacturing process or software encoding of the DVD video software. If you experience problems, try restarting your DVD video. If problems persist, for more information call the publisher of the DVD video or contact SCEA's customer service.
*When using a controller without the L3 or R3 button, select the 
(Subtitle Options) function or the 
(Audio Options) function using the Control Panel (see page 14).
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Stop | Press the a button. |
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Pause | Press the START button. |
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Resume play after pause | Press the START button. |
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Go to the next chapter in continuous play mode | Press the R1 button. |
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Go back to the preceding chapter in continuous | Press the L1 button twice. |
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You can also operate various DVD functions using the
•Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs.
•Depending on where you stop the disc, the console may resume playback from a slightly different point.
•The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
–you open the disc tray
–you shift to standby mode by pressing and holding down the 1/RESET button on the front of the console
–you turn the power off using the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the console
–you start playback after selecting a title or chapter.