Sony Playstation 2 Instruction Manual

							21Playing an audio CD
Audio CDs
You can set for Play Mode and Repeat.
1At the Browser screen ( page 35), use the directional 
buttons to select the audio CD icon and then press the   
button.
The Play Options screen is displayed.
2Select Play Mode or Repeat, and then press the   
button.
3Select the desired setting, and then press the   button.
If you select Program, the screen for specifying track order will be 
displayed. Select the tracks you want to play.
4Press the   button.
The Browser screen is displayed.
5Select the audio CD icon, and then press the   button.
The track numbers are displayed, and the setting option is shown in the 
lower left of the screen.
6Select the desired track, and then press the   button.
Playback begins.
Notes
 You can also access the Play Options screen from the screen displaying the tracks 
by selecting the Audio CD icon in the upper left corner of the screen and pressing 
the  button.
 You can set Play Mode and Repeat at the same time.
Playing in various modes
Play Mode Normal Plays tracks as recorded on the CD
Program Plays tracks in a specified order
Shuffle Plays tracks in a random order
Repeat Off Does not play the CD repeatedly
All Plays all tracks repeatedly
1 Plays a track repeatedly 
						

							22Watching a DVD
You can operate the DVD player using the following methods.
 Using the on-screen Control Panel
 Operating directly using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
 Using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation
®2) (sold separately)
The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel to operate the 
DVD player. Some operations may be different depending on the method 
used.
Notes
 For details about playing a DVD, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD.
 The PlayStation
®2 console plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software. 
Note that not all features are available on all DVDs.
 
1Start playback of the DVD ( page 24).
2Press the SELECT button.
The Control Panel is displayed. If you press the SELECT button again, 
the display will change its position on the screen.
3Using the directional buttons, select an icon and then press 
the  button.
Note
To turn off the Control Panel, press the SELECT button (once or twice), or press the 
 button.
Control Panel item list
You can access the following options in the Control Panel.
DVDs
Watching a DVD
Using the Control Panel
Icon Function
Menu Displays the DVD-Video menu
Top Menu Displays the DVD-Video menu 
						

							23Watching a DVD
DVDs
Notes
 You can use   to check the options that can be accessed directly using the 
buttons of the Analog Controller. To access the options directly using the 
controller, you must clear the Control Panel from the screen.
 Depending on the playback mode, some options may not be available or cannot be 
adjusted.
OReturnReturns to the previously selected screen 
within the DVDs menu
Audio OptionsDisplays and changes audio options on 
DVDs with multiple audio tracks
Angle OptionsDisplays and changes viewing angles on 
DVDs recorded with multi-angle options
Subtitle OptionsDisplays and changes subtitle options on 
DVDs with subtitle options
Go ToSkips to the selected title, chapter or the 
specified time, and starts playback 
( page 24)
SetupDisplays and changes options for 
language, picture quality, Parental Control 
level, audio, etc. ( page 28)
Time DisplayDisplays the current title or chapter 
number, the elapsed time, etc. 
( page 25)
HelpDisplays the direct button functions of the 
Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
0~9Go to ChapterUsed to enter the number of a chapter you 
want to play ( page 24)
./>Previous/NextReturns/skips to the beginning of the 
current, previous or next chapter
/SearchFast reverses/forwards playback on the 
screen to help you find a particular scene 
( page 25)
/SlowChanges to playback/reverse playback in 
slow-motion
Icon Function
NPlay Starts playback
XPause Pauses playback
xStop Stops playback ( page 24)
A-B RepeatSpecifies a scene for playback, and starts 
playback of the scene that has been set 
( page 27)
Shuffle PlayBegins playback of titles or chapters in a 
random order ( page 27)
Program PlayBegins playback of titles or chapters in a 
programmed sequence ( page 26)
Repeat PlaySelects repeated playback of all the titles 
on the disc, or one title or one chapter 
( page 27)
Original/Play ListFor DVD-RW discs (VR mode), selects 
Original or Play List content to play 
( page 26)
ClearClears selected numbers or playback 
modes ( page 28)
Icon Function 
						

							24Watching a DVD
1Turn on the console and insert a disc ( page 15).
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Starting a game. Playback begins.
Notes
 If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, playback will begin automatically.
 You can also start playback from the Browser screen ( page 35).
1During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 22) 
and then press the   button.
Playback stops. Press the A (open) button on the console front, and 
then remove the disc.
1During playback, select x in the Control Panel ( page 22) 
and then press the   button.
2Select N, and then press the   button.
Playback begins from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.
To clear Resume Play
After step 1, select x and then press the   button.
Selecting a scene by chapter number
1During playback, select the desired chapter number in the 
Control Panel ( page 22) and then press the   button.
Playback of the selected chapter begins. If you want to play a chapter 
with a single digit number (i.e. 1-9), enter a leading zero. For example, 
enter as 01.
Selecting a scene by title number, chapter number or by 
specifying the time
1During playback, select   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press the   button.
2Select an item, and then press the   button.
3Select the numbers for the desired scene, and then press the 
 button.
Playback of the selected chapter begins.
Playing a DVD
Ending DVD playback x
Playing a DVD from the last stopping point 
(Resume Play)
Selecting a specific scene for playback 
Title Specifies the title number
Chapter Specifies the chapter number
C XX:XX:XX 
(or T XX:XX:XX)Specifies the elapsed time for the chapter (or title) 
						

							25Watching a DVD
DVDs
You can search either forwards or backwards to quickly locate a particular 
point on a DVD.
1During playback, select   or   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press and hold the   button.
Search speed changes as shown below when you press either the up or 
down directional button while holding down the   button.
 Search 3
 Search 2
 Search 1

2Release the   button when you reach the point you are 
searching for.
Playback returns to normal speed.
Note
To use the Analog Controller to Search during playback, press and hold down the L2 
or R2 button to begin searching. Use the directional buttons to change speeds. 
Release the L2 or R2 button when you reach the point you are searching for.
You can display information such as the current title number or elapsed 
time.
1During playback, select   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press the   button.
The display changes as shown below each time you press the   
button.
Finding a particular point on a DVD (Search) Displaying playback information 
Title X Chapter X Title number and chapter number
Title X Chapter X C XX:XX:XX Elapsed time of current chapter
Title X Chapter X C - XX:XX:XX Remaining time of current chapter
Title X Chapter X T XX:XX:XX Elapsed time of current title
Title X Chapter X T - XX:XX:XX Remaining time of current title
(Off) 
						

							26Using the playback modes
When using a DVD-RW disc (VR mode), you can select the type of titles 
you want to play.
1With playback stopped, select   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press the   button. 
Original and Play List will be selected in turn each time you press the 
 button.
Notes
 Slow-motion play in reverse is not available for DVD-RW discs (VR mode).
 You cannot use this function with Resume Play. Clear Resume Play ( page 24) 
before selecting this feature.
Using the various playback modes, you can play titles or chapters in the 
order you want or repeat playback of a specific scene. There are four 
playback modes:
 Program Play ( page 26)
 Shuffle Play ( page 27)
 Repeat Play ( page 27)
 A-B Repeat ( page 27)
The following instructions assume use of the Control Panel ( page 22) 
to operate the DVD player.
Notes
 You can play combinations of Program Play, Shuffle Play, and Repeat Play. Note, 
however, that some Shuffle Play or Repeat Play options may not be available 
depending on the combination.
 The PlayStation
®2 console plays disc content as recorded in the DVD software.
You can create programmes to play titles and chapters in any order.
1During playback, select   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press the   button.
2Select a programme number, and then press the   button.
If no programmes have been set, the only option will be 1. Title.
3Select the title number, and then press the   button.
Selecting Original or Play List for DVD-RW 
playback 
Original Plays content in the originally recorded sequence
Play List Plays edited content. Play List is the default setting.
Using the playback modes
Program Play  
						

							27Using the playback modes
DVDs
4Select the chapter number, and then press the   button.
To play all the chapters, select All. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other 
titles or chapters.
5Press the START button. 
Program Play begins.
Note
The setting will not be cleared after Program Play finishes.
 
You can set this option for random playback of all titles or chapters 
recorded on a disc. Playback order will be different each time Shuffle Play 
is used.
1Select   in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then 
press the   button.
The display changes as shown below each time you press the   
button.
2Select N, and then press the   button.
You can set this option to play titles or chapters repeatedly.
1Select   in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then 
press the   button.
The display changes as shown below each time you press the   
button.
z
2Select N, and then press the   button.
You can set a specific scene to be played repeatedly.
1During playback, select   in the Control Panel 
( page 22) and then press the   button at the point you 
want to start repeated playback.
The starting point (point A) is set.
2Press the   button at the point you want to end repeated 
playback.
The ending point (point B) is set, and repeated playback of the section 
from A to B begins.
Shuffle Play 
Title Shuffle Plays titles in random order
Chapter Shuffle Plays chapters in random order
Shuffle Off Clears Shuffle Play
Repeat Play 
Disc Repeat Repeats playback of all titles
Title Repeat Repeats playback of one title
Chapter Repeat Repeats playback of one chapter
Repeat Off Clears Repeat Play
A-B Repeat  
						

							28Adjusting DVD player settings
Clears playback modes to allow normal playback.
1Select   in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then 
press the   button.
A message stating, Play mode contents cleared, is displayed and the 
console returns to normal playback. 
Note
If multiple playback modes have been set in a combination, all playback modes are 
cleared.
You can use the Control Panel to adjust DVD player settings, such as the 
language for subtitles, audio language, and Parental Control level.
Notes
 Some DVDs do not support all settings. The PlayStation®2 console plays disc 
content as recorded in the DVD software. If the DVD does not support the features 
listed, you will not be able to change the settings.
 The following options are not available during playback or Resume Play 
( page 24). Clear Resume Play before changing these settings.
– Menu, Audio and Subtitles in Language Setup
– TV Type and Progressive in Screen Setup
– Parental Control in Custom Setup
– DTS and Audio Track Auto Select Mode in Audio Setup
You can change DVD player settings using the following procedure:
1Select   in the Control Panel ( page 22), and then press 
the  button.
The Setup icon bar is displayed.
2Select the icon for the setting you want to change, and then 
press the   button.
The current setting for each item is displayed.
3Select the desired item, and then press the   button.
The menu option becomes active and can be selected.
Clearing playback modes Adjusting DVD player settings 
						

							29Adjusting DVD player settings
DVDs
4Select the desired setting, and then press the   button.
The setting of the item is completed. For details, see the instructions 
for each item ( pages 29 to 34).
Notes
 The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below.
 To return to the Control Panel after making settings, press the SELECT button.
 Settings are saved when you do any of the following:
– Stop playback (including stopping Resume Play)
– Open the disc cover
In Language Setup you can choose the language for the DVDs menu, 
audio and subtitles. Note that if you select a language that is not recorded 
on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is selected automatically.
Note
If you select Audio Follow for subtitles, the subtitle language will automatically be 
set to match the language selected for the DVDs audio track.
In the Screen Setup menu, you can set the screen size (aspect ratio) and 
other options that affect picture quality.
TV Type 
You can set the aspect ratio to match the screen of the connected TV.
Note
When you set Progressive to On, TV Type is automatically set to 16:9.
Setting language options
Menu Selects the language for the DVDs menu
Audio Selects the language for the DVDs audio track
Subtitles Selects the language for the DVDs subtitles
Setting TV display options
16:9Select this option when using a wide-screen TV or a standard 
TV with special 16:9/wide-screen functionality.
4:3 Letter Box Select this option when using a standard TV. This setting 
displays a wide picture with margins on the upper and lower 
portions of the screen.
4:3 PAN SCAN Select this option when using a standard TV. This setting 
displays a picture adjusted to the height of the screen, cutting 
off portions at left and right that do not fit. 
						

							30Adjusting DVD player settings
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
You can use this setting to help reduce roughness in the on-screen image 
and produce a cleaner picture.
Notes
 DNR2 is more effective for reducing image roughness than DNR1, but in some 
cases an afterimage may appear. If this occurs, select Off.
 The DNR function may produce limited results on some DVDs.
 When you set Progressive to On, DNR is automatically turned off and cannot 
be turned on.
Outline Sharpening
You can sharpen or soften the outline of the on-screen image. The higher 
the value, the sharper the outline. Normally, select 0.
Note
Depending on the DVD, Outline Sharpening may produce limited results.
Display
During playback, you can display playback status information in the top 
right corner of the screen for a few seconds.
Progressive
You can display an image in which the picture updates all the lines in one 
pass. In most cases, this results in a clearer, flicker-free image. This feature 
is available only if your TV and AV Cable* support progressive scan 
(480p).
* The Component AV Cable (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan.
* The DVD players progressive scan mode is only available when playing a disc 
recorded in NTSC format, and viewed on a TV that supports progressive scan 
(480p).
Notes
 If picture quality is reduced or no image is displayed, set Progressive to Off 
when the console is connected to a TV without the necessary equipment. If you 
accidentally set this option to On for such a TV, picture quality may be reduced 
or the picture may not be displayed. To clear the setting, follow these steps:
 DVDs can contain video-based and film-based material, which use different frame 
rates. When playing video-based material using progressive scan, some images 
may appear unnatural. If this occurs, set Progressive to Off and view in 
standard interlace mode.
 When you set Progressive to On, TV Type ( page 29) is automatically set 
to 16:9. Off
DNR is not used.
DNR1 Increases picture quality
DNR2 Increases picture quality (maximum)
  
 
On
Playback status information is displayed for a few seconds.
Off Playback status information is not displayed.
On Select this option when the console is connected to a TV that supports 
progressive scan (480p).*
Off
Select this option when the console is connected to a standard TV.
1Check that you have a DVD in the console.
2Press the \/1 (on/standby)/RESET button on the console front.
Then press and hold down the START button of the Analog Controller 
(DUALSHOCK
®2) in controller port 1 until the DVD picture is displayed. 
The Progressive setting is returned to Off, allowing the DVD-Video to 
be displayed as normal. You can also cancel this setting using the Clear 
Progressive Setting ( page 40) option in the Version Information 
screen.