About national export control

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About copy protection

Attempted copying of DVD's played on this device, may be prevented or restricted by copy protection technology contained on the DVD. Attempted recording or copying of DVD's for private use by the removal or circumvention of copy protection technology may be prohibited under applicable law.

About access control

This product incorporates access control technology. Use of software not specifically designed for this product (excluding DVD-Videos and audio CDs) and copies of software designed for this product are prevented by access control. Unauthorized transfer, delivery, display, export, import, or transmission of programs, devices, or the product modified with programs or devices, to defeat the purpose of this access control feature is or may be prohibited by law.

50Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the PlayStation®2 console. Should any problem persist, call SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669 for assistance.

For additional support information, visit our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com/support.

Check the following items first:

•The console is turned on.

•The AC power cord is connected properly to the electrical outlet.

•The cables are correctly and securely connected.

Check also for the TV or monitor and other connected devices.

Picture

There is no picture on the TV screen.

,Check whether the =/1 (on/standby) indicator on the console front is lit up in red. If it is red, press the =/1 (on/standby)/RESET button to turn on the console (the =/1 indicator will turn green).

,Switch the input mode of the TV (or VCR) as appropriate for the connector in use on the console.

,Try using another compatible AV cable. There may be a problem with the AV cable in use.

,Check that the inserted disc can be played with the PlayStation®2 console ( page 46).

,Set "Component Video Out" to "Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr" in the System Configuration

menu ( page 39) when connecting the console to the component AV inputs on a TV. Use the supplied AV cable (integrated audio/video) to make the setting,

and then connect to the TV using the component AV cable (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately).