Playing a DVD video

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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 theback 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 12) 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 SCPH-10174 DVD remote control (for PlayStation®2) with IR receiver unit.

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)

(Page 12)

 

(Page 14)

 

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 abutton tostop playback.

“Press [Play] to resume viewing. To start from the beginning, press [Stop] and then [Play].” appears, and then the Control Panel (page 12) 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 1indicator turns green and the start-up screen appears.

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)

(Page 13)

 

SELECT button: Display the Control Panel (Page 12)

R1 button: >(Next)

¢ button:

(DVD Menu)

(Page 13)

 

abutton: Cancel / x (Stop)

button: Enter

sbutton: (Title Menu) (Page 13)

R3 button*: (Audio Options) (Page 13)

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 directionalbuttons 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 Abutton.
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 13).

If you press the Abutton 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 PlayStation® service line number listed on your warranty card for technical assistance.

*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 12).

To

Operation

 

 

StopPress the abutton.

 

 

PausePress the START button.

 

 

Resume play after pause

Press the START button.

 

 

Go to the next chapter in continuous play modePress the R1 button.

 

 

Go back to the preceding chapter in continuousPress the L1 button twice.
play mode

 

 

 

You can also operate various DVD functions using the on-screen menu (Control Panel). For details, see “Using the Control Panel” (page 12).

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.