The @/1 indicator flashes in red and the console does not work.

,Do not use the console until the flashing stops. Placing the console in an extremely hot location or blocking the console's vents raises the internal temperature of the console, thereby preventing proper operation.

The console makes noise or shakes.

,Because PlayStation®2 format software titles load at a higher speed than PlayStation® format software titles, the noise or vibration may be greater.

The DVD does not play.

,Check that the DVD has the correct region code. Also check that the broadcast signal of the disc is compatible with the console ( page 47).

,The Parental Control feature may be set on the disc. Follow the on-screen instructions and temporarily raise the level of Parental Control ( page 34).

You forget your password.

,You can clear the password using the following procedure. If you are already playing a DVD and at the password confirmation screen, eject the inserted disc before following the procedure.

1Start a DVD, and then stop playback.

Clear Resume Play ( page 26). Use a DVD without the Parental Control feature.

2At the Control Panel, select and then press the button ( page 24).

3Select "Parental Control", and then press the button.

The screen to enter a password is displayed. If the screen to register a password is displayed, no password had been registered before. In this case, register a new password.

4Press the SELECT button.

The screen to clear the password is displayed.

5Enter the number "7444".

The registered password is cleared, and the screen for registering a password is displayed. Enter a new password ( page 33).

Some functions are not available.

,Depending on the DVD, some functions may not be available:

•Stop, Search, Slow, Program Play, Shuffle Play or Repeat Play may be prohibited.

•The audio language cannot be changed on discs that do not have multiple audio tracks. Also, some DVDs do not allow the audio language to be changed.

•If multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD, you cannot change the language for the subtitles. It may not be possible to change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles off.

•If multiple angles are not recorded on the DVD, you cannot change the viewing angles. Changing the viewing angles may be prohibited.

•You can only selectwhen playing a DVD-RW disc (VR mode). Check whether a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is inserted in the console.

Some DVD settings cannot be changed.

,Some settings cannot be changed during playback or Resume Play (page 30). Stop playback completely or clear Resume Play (page 26) before attempting to adjust the settings.

Network

A connection to the network cannot be established (dial-up or broadband).

,A PlayStation®2 format software title marked as compatible with the network adaptor (for PlayStation®2) is not being used. Insert a PlayStation®2 format software title marked as compatible with the network adaptor in the console.

,Check that the phone cord or the network cable is properly connected ( page 45).

,Check that you are using the correct type of phone cord or network cable ( pages 44, 45, 46).

,Your phone cord or network cable may be damaged. Try using a different phone cord or network cable of the same type.

,Check that the network settings are correct. Refer to the instructions supplied with the online start-up disc, software in use or information from your Internet service provider and adjust the settings accordingly.

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