The disc tray opens.

14 Playing a DVD video

Playing a DVD video

Depending on the DVD video, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc for details.

Ending DVD video playback

When you have finished viewing a DVD, follow the steps below to save DVD player settings, return to the Browser screen or put the console in standby mode.

1 Press the A(open) button.

The disc tray opens and the Browser screen is displayed.

Operating the DVD player

There are three ways to operate the DVD player:

• You can operate the DVD player directly

using the Analog Controller

(DUALSHOCK®2) as explained below.

• You can operate the DVD player through the

on-screen Control Panel. The Control Panel

allows access to additional DVD player

•You can also operate the DVD player using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation®2), which is sold separately.

Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

The function of each button on the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is explained below.

Note

The direct button functions of the Analog Controller cannot be used when the Control Panel is displayed.

1 Turn on the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.

The 1(standby) indicator on the console front lights up in red to indicate that the console is now in standby mode.

2 Press the 1(standby)/RESET button.

The 1indicator turns green and the start-up screen is displayed.

3 Press the A(open) button.4 Place a disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up (data side down).5 Press the Abutton.

The disc tray closes and DVD content is displayed on the screen.

Notes

•If you press the Abutton during or after playback, the Browser screen is displayed.

•When playing a DVD video, do not connect the console to a VCR. If you do, picture quality may be reduced. Connect the console directly to the TV.

2 Remove the disc.

3 Press the Abutton to close the disc tray.4 Press and hold down the1/RESET button for more than three seconds.

The 1indicator turns red and the console enters standby mode.

Note

To save changes to DVD player settings you must eject the DVD before pressing the 1(standby)/RESET button or turning off the console using the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.

options and settings. For details, see “Using

the Control Panel” on page 15.

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DUALSHOCK2

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1 L2 button ( Fast Reverse Search)

Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene.

2L1 button (. Previous)

Returns to the beginning of the current or previous chapter.

3Up, down, left, and right directional buttons

Used to select items displayed on the screen.

4 L3 button (

Subtitle Options)*

Displays and changes DVD subtitle options.

5SELECT button

Displays the Control Panel.

6 R2 button ( Fast Forward Search)

Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene.

7R1 button (> Next)

Skips to the beginning of the next chapter.

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8fbutton (Menu)

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. The content of the menu varies from disc to disc.

9abutton (xStop)

Stops playback.

0✕ button (Enter)

Enters the item selected on the screen.

qa sbutton ( Top Menu)

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. The content of the menu varies from disc to disc.

qs R3 button ( Audio Options)*

Displays and changes DVD audio options.

qd START button (N Play/XPause)

Starts playback/Pauses and resumes playback.

*When using a controller without the L3 or R3 buttons, use the Control Panel to select among available subtitle and audio options.