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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
1
. 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 1
cannot be played on your console.
•DVDs with the
ALL
label can also be played
on this console.
If you attempt to play any other DVDs, a
message stating “This disc cannot be played
due to regional restrictions” will appear on-
screen.
Discs that can be played with the PlayStation
®
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Table of contents
•Some DVDs that have no region code
markings may still be subject to area
restrictions and may not be playable on the
console.
Note 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. Please refer to the instructions
supplied with your DVD video for details.
Specially-shaped discs
Do not use irregularly-shaped CDs (for
example, heart- or star-shaped CDs) as they
may cause the console to malfunction.
Disc logo
Disc color
Contents
Disc size
PlayStation
®
2 format
DVD-ROM
“
”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and
designation
Silver
PlayStation
®
2 format
CD-ROM
“
”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and
designation
Blue
Audio and video
12 cm
PlayStation
®
format
CD-ROM
PlayStation
®
logo and
designation
Black
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Audio CDs
Audio
DVD VIDEOs
Audio and video
12 cm
74 min
8 cm*
(CD single)
20 min
12 cm
About 4 hrs
(single-sided) /
About 8 hrs
(double-sided)
8 cm
About 80 min
(single-sided) /
About 160 min
(double-sided)
* When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, be sure to use an optional adaptor.
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
WARNING / Precautions
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Discs that can be played with the PlayStation
®
2
3
Important Safeguards
4
Checking the package contents
6
Positioning the console
6
Connecting your console to a TV set
6
Connecting digital audio components
8
Connecting other digital devices
8
Using the Main menu
9
Playing a game
10
Using the analog controller
11
Using memory cards
12
Playing an audio CD
12
Playing a DVD video
13
Using the Control Panel
14
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player
17
Troubleshooting
21
Specifications
22
Glossary
23
LIMITED WARRANTY
23
Getting started
Connection
Games / Audio CDs
DVD videos
Additional
information
