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Never disassemble the console

•Use your PlayStation®2 console according to the instructions in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or modification of the PlayStation®2 console, nor the analysis and use of the product’s circuit configurations, is provided.

•There are no user-serviceable components inside the PlayStation®2 console. Disassembling the console will void the warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to laser radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

Notes on safety when using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)*

• Stop using the console immediately if you begin to

feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in

your hands or arms while operating the analog

controller (DUALSHOCK®2). If the condition persists,

consult a doctor.

• The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is intended

for use with the hands only. Do not bring it into close

contact with your head, face or the bones of any other

part of the body.

• The vibration function of the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK®2) can aggravate injuries. Do not use

the vibration function if you have any ailment or

injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or

arms. Note that some PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®

format software titles set the vibration function to

“On” by default. In most cases, the vibration function

can be set to “Off” in the options menu of the

software. Do not play such titles using the analog

controller (DUALSHOCK®2) unless you have set the

vibration function to “Off”.

 

PlayStation®2 format

PlayStation®2 format

 

PlayStation® format

 

DVD-ROM

 

CD-ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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designation

 

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designation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc color

 

Silver

 

 

Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio CDsDVD videos*3

 

DVD-RW (VR mode)

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Contents

 

Audio

Audio and video

 

 

 

 

Audio and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc size

12 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 cm*1

12 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 cm*2

 

12 cm

 

8 cm*2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are trademarks.

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

*2 When playing an 8 cm DVD video or DVD-RW disc, always place the console in the horizontal position.

*3 The term “DVD videos” refers to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs as well as DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode.

Irregularly shaped discs

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs or DVDs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as they may cause the console to malfunction.

Notes 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. Refer to the instructions supplied with your DVD video for details.

•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 the PlayStation® service line number listed on your warranty card for technical assistance.

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• Avoid prolonged use of the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK®2). Take a break at about 30 minute

intervals.

*These notes also apply to the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®).

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 numbers such as 3 . 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 3 cannot be played on your console.

•DVD VIDEOs with the ALL label can also be played on this console.

If you attempt to play any other DVD VIDEOs, a message stating “This disc cannot be played due to regional restrictions” will appear on the screen.

•Some DVD VIDEOs that have no region code markings may still be subject to area restrictions and may not be playable on the console.

Notes on the playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW discs*

Some discs recorded using DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW devices may not be playable due to scratches, dirt, dust, fingerprints or problems encountered during recording, or due to the state of the disc when the recording was made. Only discs that have been finalized (a process that concludes recording) after recording are playable.

Video recorded on CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible DVD-RW discs using the copy-once capability, will not play that section of video, and the message "Playback is restricted. Cannot play." will be displayed. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD recording device. (CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble capability for recorded “copy-once” broadcast programs.)

*For details on each type of DVD media, refer to the Glossary on page 28 of this instruction manual.