Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2
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Disc logo | “ ”, PlayStation®2 logo | “ | ”, PlayStation®2 logo | PlayStation® logo and |
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Disc color | Silver |
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Disc size | 12 cm |
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Play time | 74 min |
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| About 8 hrs | About 160 min | |
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*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.
Table of contents | 3 | |
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| WARNING / Precautions | 2 |
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| Discs that can be played with the PlayStation®2 | 3 |
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Getting started | Important Safeguards | 4 |
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| Checking the package contents | 6 |
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| Positioning the console | 6 |
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Connection | Connecting your console to a TV set | 6 |
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| Connecting digital audio components | 8 |
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| Connecting other digital devices | 8 |
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| Using the Main menu | 9 |
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| Playing a game | 10 |
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| Using the analog controller | 11 |
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Games / Audio CDs | Using memory cards | 12 |
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DVD video systems and regional restrictions
•This console conforms to the NTSC broadcast standard. You cannot play discs recorded for other broadcast standards (such as PAL or SECAM) on this console.
•Some DVD videos are marked with region
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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 1 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.
•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 DVD video
This console plays back 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 software. 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
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| Playing a DVD video | 13 |
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| Using the Control Panel | 14 |
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DVD videos | Settings and adjustments for the DVD player | 17 |
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| Troubleshooting | 21 |
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| Specifications | 22 |
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Additional | Glossary | 23 |
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LIMITED WARRANTY | 23 |
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