Sony Playstation 2 Owners Manual

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GBGame / Audio CD
Changing from one game to
anotherThere is no need to turn off the console when
you want to change games.1
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens.
2
Remove the disc.
3
Place a new disc in the disc tray.
4
Press the A button.The disc tray closes.
5
Press the 1/RESET button to
reset.(Note: holding the 1/RESET button
down for any length of time may
cause the console to go into standby
mode.)
After the start-up screen, screen 2 or
3 is displayed and the game begins.
NoteWith a multi-disc game, follow steps 1 through 4 to switch
discs. Refer to the software manual for details.
1,4 5
2,3
Using the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®2)
•The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) can
be used with PlayStation
®2 and PlayStation
®
format software.
•You can switch between digital and analog
modes. When the controller is in analog
mode, the following buttons and sticks may
operate in analog fashion depending on the
features supported by the software title. Refer
to the software manual for details.PlayStation
®2 format software
Directional buttons , ¢ , a , ✕ , s buttons ,
left analog stick , right analog stick , L1, R1,
L2, R2 buttonsPlayStation
® format software
Left analog stick / right analog stick
•You can use the vibration function.Using an Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®) (sold separately)
•The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®) can
also be used with PlayStation
®2 and
PlayStation
® format software.
•You can switch between digital and analog
modes. When in analog mode, you can enjoy
the analog operation of the left analog stick
and right analog stick.
PlayStation
®2 format software
Left analog stick / right analog stickPlayStation
® format software
Left analog stick / right analog stick
•You can use the vibration function.Mode switching and the mode
indicatorThe Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) can
be switched between digital mode and analog
mode by pressing the ANALOG mode button.
Each time the ANALOG mode button is
pressed, the mode changes as follows:
Digital mode (indicator: off)        XxAnalog mode (indicator: red)
NoteSwitch to the appropriate mode for use.
Note however, that some software will make this
adjustment automatically. In such cases, the ANALOG
mode button is overridden by the software. For details,
refer to the software manual.
Analog mode (indicator: red)
Digital mode (indicator: off)
L1 buttonL2 button R2 button
START
button SELECT
buttonR1 button
¢ button
✕ buttonDirectional
buttons
s button a button
* The R3 and L3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.Right analog stick /
R3 button*
Mode indicator: Red ANALOG mode button
L1 buttonL2 button R2 button
¢ button
✕ buttonDirectional
buttons
START
button SELECT
button
s button a button R1 button
Mode indicator: Off
ANALOG mode button
Left analog stick /
L3 button*
Vibration functionThe Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
features a vibration function when the function
is supported by the software title. The vibration
function can be set to ON or OFF on the
software option screen.
Notes
•When the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) is not
being used, turn the console off or unplug the
controller from the console.
•Before using the vibration function, please read “Notes
on safety when using the 
Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®2)” on page 2.
Before using the 
Analog
Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
After turning the console on, rotate the analog sticks
once with your thumbs before starting a game.  Do not
twist the analog sticks but rotate as if drawing a circle as
shown in the diagram above. 
						

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Using Memory Cards
You can save and load game or other data
using the Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation
®2) or Memory Card (each sold
separately).
Differences between the Memory
Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2) and
Memory Card
When playing PlayStation
®2 format software,
use the Memory Card (8MB*)
(for PlayStation
®2) (
1).
When playing PlayStation
® format software,
use the Memory Card (
2).
*8 MB = 8,000 KBFor the PlayStation
® video game console, units
of game data are described as “memory
blocks,” however for the PlayStation
®2
computer entertainment system, they are
described as “KB” (kilobytes).
1Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2)
(sold separately)
The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2)
can save and load PlayStation
®2 format
software game data. Each Memory Card (8MB)
(for PlayStation
®2) can save about 8 MB of
game data, but some of this may be used as file
control information.
The Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2)
uses 
, a technology that helps
protect copyrighted content through data
encryption and hardware authentication.
 is a term of copyright protection
technology developed by Sony Group. 
does not guarantee compatibility with other products
bearing the “MagicGate” trademark.2Memory Card (sold separately)The Memory Card can save and load
PlayStation
® format software game data. Each
Memory Card can save 120 KB (15 memory
blocks) of game data.
Note
You cannot copy data to a Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation
®2) or Memory Card that does not have
enough memory available. Before playing, check how
much space is needed to save the game and how much
space is available on the Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2) or Memory Card. Check the appropriate
software manual to determine the amount of space needed
to save the data for a given game.
Inserting Memory Card (8MB)
(for PlayStation
®2) and
Memory Card
Insert the Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation
®2) or Memory Card into the
MEMORY CARD slot, with the arrow side up.
Notes on using the Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation
®2) or Memory Card with a
Multitap
•When using PlayStation
®2 format software,
use the SCPH-10090 
E Multitap (for
PlayStation
®2).
When using PlayStation
® format software,
use the SCPH-1070 
E Multitap.
•When you insert the SCPH-1070 
E Multitap
 into
controller port 1, do not insert the Memory Card
(8MB) (for PlayStation
®2) or Memory Card into
MEMORY CARD slot 1 of the PlayStation
®2
console. This also applies when you insert the
Multitap into controller port 2. If you do so, the
data may be lost.
Checking/copying/deleting
game dataYou can copy game data from one Memory
Card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®2) or Memory
Card to another or delete data you no longer
wish to keep. You cannot, however, copy game
data of PlayStation
®2 format software to the
Memory Card.
You can check, copy and delete data in the
Browser screen. For details on the browser, see
“Checking/copying/deleting data” on page 8.
Note
You cannot save or load game data in the Browser screen.
For details on game data saving or loading, refer to the
software manual.
MEMORY CARD slot 2
MEMORY CARD slot 1
Playing an audio CD
Playing an audio CD1
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens.
2
Place a disc on the disc tray with
the label side facing up (data
side down).
3
Press the A button.The disc tray closes.
4
Use the directional buttons to
select the audio CD icon, and
press the ✕ button.The audio CD screen is displayed.
5
Select the track number you
want to play and press the ✕
button.Playback begins.
Ending audio CD playback1
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens.
2
Remove the disc.
3
Press the A button.The disc tray closes.
4
Press and hold down the 1/RESET
button for more than three seconds.The console enters standby mode.
Operating the CD playerThe CD player can be operated using the
Control Panel or directly with the buttons on
the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2). You
can also operate the CD player using the
SCPH-10420 
E DVD Remote Control (for
PlayStation®2), which is sold separately.
During playback, select the icon in the CD
operation screen using the directional buttons
and then press the 
✕ button.
N
Start playback
X
Pause
x
Stop playback
.
Find the beginning of the current or
previous track
>
Find the beginning of the next track
m
Fast reverse
M
Fast forward
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologiesThe audio CD playback feature of this product is
designed to conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Recently, some record companies have
started marketing music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies. Some of these
music discs do not conform to the CD standard,
and may not be playable on this product.L1 button:
.
(Previous) L2 button:
m (Fast
reverse)R2 button:
M(Fast
forward)
START button:
N (Start)/ X (Pause) R1 button:
> (Next)
SELECT button:
x (Stop) 
						

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GBGame / Audio CD
Playing in various modesYou can change between various play modes.
The default setting for “Play Mode” is
“Normal”, and the default for “Repeat” is
“Off”.
Select the audio CD icon in the Browser screen,
and then press the f button to change the
settings.To play the desired tracks in a
specified order1
Select “Play Mode” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
2
Select “Program” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
3
Select the number of the specific
track using the directional
buttons, and press the ✕ button.
Repeat this step to select all the
tracks you want to play.
4
Press the a button to return to
the Browser screen.
5
Select the audio CD icon, and
press the ✕ button.The tracks are displayed in their
programmed order. Select the track
number you want to play, and press
the ✕ button. Playback begins.
To play the desired tracks repeatedlyFollow steps 1 to 4, and then follow the
instructions on playing all tracks repeatedly, or
on playing one track repeatedly. For details, see
“To play all tracks repeatedly” or “To play a
track repeatedly” at right.
To play the tracks in random order1
Select “Play Mode” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
2
Select “Shuffle” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
3
Press the a button to return to
the Browser screen.
4
Select the audio CD icon, and
press the ✕ button.The tracks are displayed in random
order. Select the track number you
want to play, and press the ✕ button.
Playback begins.
To play random tracks repeatedlyFollow steps 1 to 3, and then follow the
instructions on playing all tracks repeatedly, or
on playing one track repeatedly. For details, see
“To play all tracks repeatedly” or “To play a
track repeatedly” below.To play all tracks repeatedly1
Select “Repeat” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
2
Select “All” using the directional
buttons and press the ✕ button.
3
Press the a button to return to
the Browser screen.
4
Select the audio CD icon, and
press the ✕ button.The tracks are displayed. Select the
track number you want to play, and
press the ✕ button. Playback begins.
To play desired or random tracks repeatedlyFollow steps 1 to 3, then follow the instructions
on playing desired tracks or tracks in random
order. For details, see “To play the desired
tracks in a specified order” or “To play the
tracks in random order” at left.To play a track repeatedly1
Select “Repeat” using the
directional buttons and press the
✕ button.
2
Select “1” using the directional
buttons and press the ✕ button.
3
Press the a button to return to
the Browser screen.
4
Select the audio CD icon, and
press the ✕ button.The tracks are displayed. Select the
track number you want to play, and
press the ✕ button. Playback begins.
To play a track in Program Play or Shuffle
Play repeatedlyFollow steps 1 to 3, then follow the instructions
on playing the desired tracks in a specified
order or tracks in random order. For details, see
“To play the desired tracks in a specified
order” or “To play the tracks in random order”
at left.You can go to the Play Options screen from
the screen displaying the track numbers.Select the small audio CD icon on the top left of
the screen using the up or left directional
button, and press the f button.
The Play Options screen is displayed, and you
can operate the CD player in the same manner
as in “Playing in various modes” at left.
Press the a button in the Play Options screen
and the tracks are displayed.
Choose the track you want to play, and press
the 
✕ button. Playback begins.Notes on playing an audio CD with a DTS
audio track
•If you play an audio CD recorded in DTS format, an
extremely loud noise will be emitted from the analog
audio output of an audio device connected to the AV
MULTI OUT connector. Be careful not to cause damage
to your audio system when the audio device’s analog
audio output is connected to the receiver (amplifier).
You must connect a DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) connector to playback DTS audio tracks.
•When DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is set to “Off” in the
System Configuration menu, you will not be able to
hear the DTS audio from an audio CD even if the audio
device is connected using an optical digital cable. 
						

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Playing a DVD video
Playing a DVD videoDepending on the DVD video, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the instructions supplied with your
disc for details.1
Turn on the console using the
MAIN POWER switch on the
console rear.The 1 (standby) indicator on the
console front lights up in red to
indicate that the console is now in
standby mode.
2
Press the 1 (standby)/RESET
button.The 1 indicator turns green and the
start-up screen is displayed.
3
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens.
4
Place a disc on the disc tray with
the label side facing up (data
side down).
5
Press the A button.The disc tray closes and DVD content
is displayed on the screen.
Notes•If you press the A button during or after playback, the
Browser screen appears.
•When playing a DVD video, do not connect the console
to a VCR.  If you do, picture quality may be reduced.
Connect the console directly to the TV.
Ending DVD video playbackWhen you have finished viewing a DVD,
follow the steps below to save DVD player
settings, return to the Browser screen or put the
console in standby mode.1
Press the A (open) button.The disc tray opens and the Browser
screen is displayed.
2
Remove the disc.
3
Press the A button to close the
disc tray.
4
Press and hold down the
1/RESET button for more than
three seconds.The 1 indicator turns red and the
console enters standby mode.
NoteTo save changes to DVD player settings you must eject the
DVD before pressing the 1 (standby)/RESET button or
turning off the console using the MAIN POWER switch on
the console rear.
8f button (
 Menu)
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.
The content of the menu varies from disc to
disc.
9a button (x Stop)
Stops playback.
0✕ button (Enter)
Enters the item selected on the screen.
qas button (
 Top Menu)
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.
The content of the menu varies from disc to
disc.
qsR3 button ( 
Audio Options)
*
Displays and changes DVD audio options.
qdSTART button (N Play/X Pause)
Starts playback/Pauses and resumes playback.
1L2 button (
 Fast Reverse Search)
Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid in
looking for a particular scene.
2L1 button (. Previous)
Returns to the beginning of the current or
previous chapter.
3Up, down, left, and right directional buttons
Used to select items displayed on the screen.
4L3 button (
 Subtitle Options)
*
Displays and changes DVD subtitle options.
5SELECT button
Displays the Control Panel.
6R2 button (
 Fast Forward Search)
Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in
looking for a particular scene.
7R1 button (> Next)
Skips to the beginning of the next chapter.
Operating the DVD playerThere are three ways to operate the DVD player:
•You can operate the DVD player directly using
the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) as
explained below.
•You can operate the DVD player through the
on-screen Control Panel. The Control Panel
allows access to additional DVD player
options and settings. For details, see “Using
the Control Panel” on page 15.•You can also operate the DVD player using the
DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation
®2) which
is sold separately.
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
The function of each button on the Analog
Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) is explained below.
Note
The direct button functions of the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®2) cannot be used when the Control Panel
is displayed.
DUALSHOCK 
2
qa 1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
q;
qs
qd
* When using a controller without the L3 or R3 buttons, use the Control Panel to select among available subtitle and audio
options. 
						

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GBDVD video
Using the Control PanelYou can select various playback modes and
adjust DVD player settings using the on-screen
Control Panel.
Navigate the Control Panel using the Analog
Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2) as described
below.
Display or turn offthe Control PanelEnterCancel
Select1
Press the SELECT button.The Control Panel is displayed.
2
Select the item you want using
the directional buttons.
3
Press the ✕ button.For details on each Control Panel
display item, see pages 15-24.
Control Panel item list1
 Menu (page 16)
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.
The content of the menu varies from disc to
disc.
2
 Top Menu (page 16)
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.
The content of the menu varies from disc to
disc.
3O Return (page 16)
Returns to the previously selected screen.
4
 Audio Options (page 18)Displays and changes DVD audio options.
5
 Angle Options (page 18)
Displays and changes DVD viewing angles.
6
 Subtitle Options (page 18)
Displays and changes DVD subtitle options.
7
 Go To (page 19)
Skips to the selected title or chapter number or
the specified time, and starts playback.
8
 Setup (page 20)
Displays the Setup display for changing
various picture and audio options. You can
also choose a language for subtitles and the
menu, set Parental Control level, and so on.
9
 Time Display (page 19)
Displays the current title or chapter number,
and the elapsed or remaining time.
0
 Help (page 19)Displays the direct button functions of the
Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2).
qaGo to Chapter (page 19) / Number icons
Used to enter the number of a chapter you
wish to play, or numerical codes.
qs. Previous
Returns to the beginning of the current or
previous chapter.
qd> Next
Skips to the beginning of the next chapter.
qf
 Search (page 19)
Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid in
looking for a particular scene.
qg
 Search (page 19)
Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in
looking for a particular scene.
qh
 Slow (page 19)
Changes to reverse playback in slow-motion.
qj
 Slow (page 19)
Changes to playback in slow-motion.
qkN Play
Starts playback.
qlX Pause
Pauses and resumes playback.
w;x Stop
Stops playback.
wa 
 A-B Repeat (page 18)
Specifies a scene for playback, and starts
playback of the scene that has been set.
ws
 Shuffle Play (page 17)
Starts playback of titles or chapters in random
order.
wd
 Program Play (page 16)
Displays the Program Setup screen.
wf
 Repeat Play (page 17)
Selects repeated playback of all the titles on
the disc, or one title or chapter.
wg
 Original/Play List (page 18)
For DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Selects Original or Play List content to play
back.
wh
 Clear
Clears selected numbers or playback modes.
a button ✕ button Directional
buttonsSELECT
button
DUALSHOCK 
2
SELECT button
✕ button
a button
Up, down, left, and right
directional buttons 
						

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You can use the Control Panel to set various
playback modes.Using the DVD disc menuSome DVDs allow you to select disc contents
from a menu. When you play such DVDs, you
can select the language for the subtitles, the
language for the sound, and other options
using the menu.1
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Menu) or 
 (Top
Menu) icon, and press the ✕
button.
The menu is displayed. Menu content
may vary depending on the DVD.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select an item, and press the ✕
button.
To return to the previous screen in the
menuUse the directional buttons to select the O
(Return) icon, and press the ✕ button.
This function may not be available on some
DVDs.Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
1
Press the ¢ or s button.The menu is displayed. Menu content
may vary depending on the DVD.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select an item, and press the ✕
button.
Notes•Some DVDs do not have a menu.
•Depending on the DVD,  a menu may be referred to as
“DVD Menu”, “Title Menu” or “Titles” in the
instructions supplied with the disc.To check playback settingsWhen playing a disc use the directional buttons
to select the 
 (Time Display) icon, and press
the ✕ button. Icons for currently set playback
modes will be displayed in the top right corner
of the screen.Playing a DVD video (continued)
Changing or clearing Program
Play settings1
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Program Play)
icon, and press the ✕ button.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select the item number you want
to change, and press the ✕
button.
3
Use the directional buttons to
select the title number you want
to play, and press the ✕ button.
4
Use the directional buttons to
select the chapter number you
want to play, and press the ✕
button.
To clear Program Play settings, select “Clear” at
step 3, and press the ✕ button.To clear all Program Play settings1
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Program Play)
icon, and press the ✕ button.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select “Clear all”, and press the
✕ button.
To use Program Play with Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play•Program Play with Shuffle Play
During playback in Program Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the (Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button.
Shuffle Play is turned on.
When Shuffle Play is used with Program
Play, Shuffle Play options are limited to
“Shuffle On” and “Shuffle Off”.
•Program Play with Repeat Play
During playback in Program Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the 
To clear all playback settings and return to
normal playbackUse the directional buttons to select 
,
and press the ✕ button.
Playback from the last
stopping point (Resume Play)The DVD player remembers the point where
you stopped the disc, and resumes playback
from that point.1
During playback, press the a
button to stop playback.The message, “Press [Play] to resume
viewing. To start from the beginning,
press [Stop] and then [Play].” appears,
and then the Control Panel (page 15) is
displayed on the TV screen.
If the message “Resume function
cannot be used here. Play will restart
from the beginning.” appears, Resume
Play is not available.
2
Select the N (Play) icon using
the directional buttons and press
the ✕ button.The DVD player starts playback from
the point where you stopped the disc
in step 1.
To clear the last stopping pointAfter step 1, select the x (Stop) icon and press
the ✕ buttonTo clear Resume PlayIf you resume playback after stopping, the
DVD player enters Resume Play mode. Many
advanced settings for the DVD player are not
available during Resume Play. If you want to
clear Resume Play to adjust settings, select the
x (Stop) icon and press the ✕ button twice.
Notes•Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs or
some video scenes.
•Depending on where you stop playback, the console
may resume playback from a slightly different point.•Resume Play is not available when:
–Program Play or Shuffle Play is selected.
–The disc tray on the console front is opened using
the A button.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.
–The x  (Stop) icon is selected and the ✕ button is
pressed twice during playback.
Playback in desired order
(Program Play)You can create a program to play back titles
and chapters in any order you like.1
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Program Play)
icon, and press the ✕ button.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select the item number, and
press the ✕ button.
3
Use the directional buttons to
select the title number, and press
the ✕ button.
4
Use the directional buttons to
select the chapter number, and
press the ✕ button.
5
Repeat steps 2 - 4 to set other
titles or chapters.
6
Press the START button.Program Play begins.
Program Play settings are saved and remain in
effect even after playback ends. Use the
directional buttons to select the 
 (Program
Play) icon, and then press the ✕ button.The
Program Setup screen is displayed. Press the
START button to play the programmed
sequence again. 
						

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GBDVD video
(Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button.
Repeat Play is turned on.
When Repeat Play is used with Program
Play, Repeat Play options are limited to
“Repeat On” and “Repeat Off”.
For details on Shuffle Play and Repeat Play, see
“Playback in random order (Shuffle Play)”
below, and “Repeated Playback (Repeat Play)”
at right.
Notes•Program Play settings cannot be changed while playing
in Program Play mode.
•A-B Repeat is cleared when Program Play is set.
•Program Play may not be available on some discs.
•Only the number of titles and chapters recorded in the
disc will be displayed on the screen.
•Program Play is stopped when:
–A-B Repeat is set.
–The DVD disc menu is displayed.
•Program Play settings are cleared when:
–The disc tray is opened using the A button on the
console front.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.Playback in random order
(Shuffle Play)The console will automatically select a random
order to play titles and chapters. Playback
order will be different each time Shuffle Play is
used.
During playback, use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Shuffle Play) icon, and press
the ✕ button.
The screen will display the following shuffle
modes in turn each time the ✕ button is
pressed. Shuffle Play will begin as soon as the
playback mode is selected.
Title Shuffle
(Playback of titles in random order)
Chapter Shuffle
(Playback of chapters in random order)
Shuffle Off
 (Clear Shuffle Play)
To end Shuffle PlayUse the directional buttons to select the (Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button until
“Shuffle Off” is displayed.To use Shuffle Play with Program Play or
Repeat Play•Shuffle Play with Program Play
During playback in Shuffle Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the (Program Play) icon, and press the ✕ button
to select program settings. Press the START
button. Shuffle Play is turned on.
When Program Play is used with Shuffle
Play, Shuffle Play options are limited to
“Shuffle On” and “Shuffle Off”.
•Shuffle Play with Repeat Play
During playback in Shuffle Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the (Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button. Repeat
Play is turned on.
When Repeat Play is used with Shuffle Play,
Repeat Play options are limited to “Repeat
On” and “Repeat Off”.
For details on Program Play and Repeat Play,
see “Playback in desired order (Program Play)”
on page 16, or “Repeated Playback (Repeat
Play)” at right.To set Shuffle Play when a disc is not playingUse the directional buttons to select the (Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button until
the shuffle mode you want to set is displayed.
Use the directional buttons to select the N
(Play) icon, and press the ✕ button. Shuffle
Play begins.
Notes•A-B Repeat is cleared when Shuffle Play is set.
•Shuffle Play may not be available on some discs.
•Shuffle Play is cleared when:
–A-B Repeat is set.
–The DVD disc menu is displayed.
–The disc tray is opened using the A button on the
console front.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.
•When Chapter Shuffle is selected, up to 200 chapters
can be played in random order. If the disc has more
than 200 chapters, 200 chapters will be selected at
random.
For details on Program Play and Shuffle Play,
see “Playback in desired order (Program Play)”
on page 16, or “Playback in random order
(Shuffle Play)” at left.To set Repeat Play when a disc is not
playingUse the directional buttons to select the (Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button until the
repeat mode you want is displayed. Use the
directional buttons to select the N (Play) icon,
and press the ✕ button. Repeat Play begins.
Notes•A-B Repeat is cleared when Repeat Play is set.
•Repeat Play may not be available on some discs.
•Repeat Play is cleared when:
–A-B Repeat is set.
–The disc tray is opened using the A button on the
console front.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.
Repeated Playback (Repeat Play)All of the titles on the DVD, or one title or
chapter can be repeatedly played back using
Repeat Play.
During playback, press the directional buttons
to select the 
 (Repeat) icon, and press the
✕ button.
The screen will display the following repeat
modes in turn each time the ✕ button is
pressed. Repeat Play will begin as soon as the
repeat playback mode is selected.
Disc Repeat
(Repeated playback of all titles)
Title Repeat
(Repeated playback of one title)
Chapter Repeat
(Repeated playback of one chapter)
Repeat Off
(Clear Repeat Play)
To end Repeat PlayUse the directional buttons to select the (Repeat) icon, and press the ✕ button until
“Repeat Off” is displayed.To use Repeat Play with Program Play or
Shuffle Play•Repeat Play with Program Play
During playback in Repeat Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the (Program Play) icon, and press the ✕ button.
Make program selections and press the
START button. Repeat Play is turned on.
When Program Play is used with Repeat
Play, Repeat Play options are limited to
“Repeat On” and “Repeat Off”.
•Repeat Play with Shuffle Play
During playback in Repeat Play mode, use
the directional buttons to select the Shuffle Play) icon, and press the ✕ button.
Repeat Play is turned on.
When Shuffle Play is used with Repeat Play,
Repeat Play options are limited to “Repeat
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You can use the Control Panel to navigate the
DVD and adjust DVD player settings.Changing the audio languageSome DVDs are recorded with audio tracks for
multiple languages (multilingual tracks). When
you play such DVDs you can select the
language you want to hear during playback.
The languages available to select from may
vary depending on the DVD.
Use the directional buttons to select the (Audio Options) icon, and press the ✕ button.
The language changes each time you press the
✕ button.Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
Press the R3 button.
The language changes each time you press the
R3 button.
Notes•Due to the programming on some DVDs, you may not
be able to change languages even if multilingual tracks
are recorded on the DVD.
•When playing a DVD, the audio settings may change
when you change titles.
•When you set the “DTS” option of “Audio Digital Out”
to “Off” under “Audio Setup” in the Setup display, you
cannot play DTS audio tracks even if such tracks are
recorded on the DVD.Changing the viewing angleWith DVDs on which multiple angles (multi-
angles) are recorded, you can change the
viewing angle on scenes for which multiple
angles are available. For example, while
playing the scene of a train in motion, you can
change the view from the front of the train, the
left window, or the right window, without
interrupting the movement of the train.
Use the directional buttons to select the (Angle Options) icon, and press the ✕ button.
The angle changes each time you press the ✕
button.
Notes•The number of angles varies depending on the disc and
the scene. For any given scene you can choose from
among the angles recorded for that scene.•Due to the programming on some DVDs, you may not
be able to change angles even if multiple angles are
recorded on the DVD.
Displaying subtitlesIf subtitles are recorded on a DVD, you can
turn the subtitles on and off during playback.
When multilingual subtitles are available, you
can also change the subtitle language.
Use the directional buttons to select the (Subtitle Options) icon, and press the ✕ button.
The subtitle language changes each time you
press the ✕ button. The subtitle languages
available to select from will vary depending on
the DVD.To turn the subtitles offUse the directional buttons to select the icon, and press the ✕ button until “Subtitles
Off” is displayed.Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
Press the L3 button.
The subtitle language changes each time you
press the L3 button. The subtitle languages you
can select will vary depending on the DVD.To turn the subtitle language offPress the L3 button until “Subtitles Off” is
displayed.
Notes•When playing a DVD on which no subtitles are
recorded, no subtitles can be displayed.
•Due to the programming on some DVDs, you may not
be able to display subtitles or switch among subtitle
languages even if subtitles are recorded on the DVD.
•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn
the subtitles off.
•The type and number of languages for subtitles varies
from disc to disc.
•While playing a DVD, the subtitle setting may change
when you change titles.
Repeated playback of a
selected scene (A-B Repeat)You can set a specific section of the disc to be
repeatedly played back.1
During playback, use the
directional buttons to select the
 (A-B Repeat) icon, and press
the ✕ button at the point you
want to start repeated playback.
The starting point A is set.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (A-B Repeat) icon,
and press the ✕ button at the
point you want to end repeated
playback.
The ending point B is set, and repeated
playback of the section from A to B
begins.
Notes•A-B Repeat may not be available on some discs or some
sections of a disc.
•The A-B Repeat function can be set for only one section
at a time.
•A-B Repeat cannot be set to select a section of video
that includes content from more than one title.
•A-B Repeat is cleared when:
–Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been
set.
–Playback has been stopped.
–The DVD disc menu is displayed.
–The disc tray is opened using the A button on the
console front.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.
•When A-B Repeat is set, Program Play, Shuffle Play,
and Repeat Play is cleared.
Selecting Original/Play List for
DVD-RW playbackDVD-RW discs (VR mode) can play back both
original content recorded using a DVD recorder,
and Play List content created by editing original
content. By using this kind of disc you can select
the type of title you want to play.
This setting is not available during Resume Play.
Stop playback, and use the directional buttons
to select the 
 (Original/Play List) icon.
Then press the ✕ button.
Original and Play List will be selected in turn
each time you press the ✕ button.
•Original: Playback of originally recorded
content.
•Play List: Playback of edited content.
Notes
•The default setting for this option is Play List.
•Note that you cannot record or edit content using this
console.
•If a disc has no Play List, the original content will be
played back. Play List cannot be selected.
•A-B Repeat cannot be set to select a section of video
that includes content from more than one title.
•Slow-motion play (in reverse) is not available for DVD-
RW discs (VR mode).
•The  “Original” setting will be cleared when:
–The disc tray is opened using the A button on the
console front.
–The console is reset or goes into standby mode after
the 1/RESET button has been pressed.
–The power is turned off using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.
•Content recorded on DVD-RW discs in VR mode must
be finalized to be viewed on the PlayStation
®2 console.
Playing a DVD video (continued)
Settings and adjustments for the     
						

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GBDVD video
Selecting a specific scene for
playbackYou can select a specific scene for playback by
specifying the title or chapter number, or by
entering the elapsed time for the starting point
of the scene that you want to play.Selecting a scene by chapter numberDuring playback, use the directional buttons to
select the desired chapter number, and press
the ✕ button.
Playback of the selected chapter begins.Selecting a scene by title number,
chapter number, or by specifying the
time.1
During playback, use the
directional buttons to select the
 (Go To) icon, and press the ✕
button.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select an item, and press the ✕
button.•Title= Title number
•Chapter=Chapter number
•C XX:XX:XX(or TXX:XX:XX)=Elapsed
time for the chapter (or title)
3
Use the directional buttons to
select the playback point, and
press the ✕ button.Playback of the selected scene begins.
NoteYou cannot select a scene by specifying the remaining time
of the chapter or title (only elapsed time can be used).    DVD player
Displaying playback
informationYou can display information such as the
current title or chapter number, or the elapsed
or remaining time on a disc. When Program
Play or Shuffle Play modes are set, this
information will also be displayed in the top
right corner of the screen.
During playback or when the disc is paused,
use the directional buttons to select the (Time Display) icon, and press the ✕ button.
The display changes as shown below, each time
you press the ✕ button.
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)
NoteYou cannot display the remaining time for some titles.Displaying the list of direct
button functions (Help)You can display a list that shows the function
of each button on the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®2).
Use the directional buttons to select the
 (Help) icon, and press the ✕ button.
The list of button functions is displayed.
The display is turned on and off each time you
press the ✕ button.
Finding a particular point on a
disc (Search)You can use the Search function to quickly
locate a particular point on a DVD. You can
search either forward or backward and can
switch between 3 speeds and slow-motion
playback speed. This function is also available
using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®2)
when the Control Panel is not displayed.
1
During playback, use the
directional buttons to select the
 (Search, Fast Reverse) or 
(Search, Fast Forward) icon. Then
press and hold down the ✕
button to begin searching. Press
the directional buttons to
change speeds while searching.Search speed changes as shown below
when you press the directional
buttons while holding down the ✕
button.Search 3
Search 2
Search 1
Slow
2
Release the ✕ button when you
reach the point you are searching
for.Playback returns to normal speed.
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)1
During playback, press and hold
down the L2 or R2 button to
begin searching. Press the
directional buttons to change
speeds while searching.Search speed changes as shown below
when you press the directional
buttons while holding down the L2 or
R2 button.Search 3
Search 2
Search 1
Slow
2
Release the L2 or R2 button
when you reach the point you are
searching for.Playback returns to normal speed.
NoteThis function may not be available on some DVDs.Playing in slow-motionDuring playback, use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Slow Backward) or 
 (Slow
Forward) icon, and press the ✕ button.
Slow-motion playback begins.
To end slow-motion playbackUse the directional buttons to select the N
(Play) icon, and press the ✕ button.
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Setup display menusThe Setup display menus are organized as shown below.
The default settings are underlined.
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued)
OnOff
 Screen Setup (page 21)DNROff
DNR1
DNR2 4:3 Letter Box
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
+2
+1
–1
–20 TV Type
Display
Outline SharpeningDolby Digital Audio Digital Out
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
DVD Volume
Standard+1+2 Audio Track Auto Select Mode
Off
On MPEGOffOn
DTS
Off
On
Audio Setup (page 24)
Custom Setup (page 22)
Pause Mode Auto
FrameParental Control 
OffOn
Language Setup (page 21) Audio(same as Menu)SubtitlesMenu
Language Options , Chinese
Japanese Italian German
Spanish French
Dutch
Danish
Swedish
Finnish
Norwegian
PortugueseRussian English
OSD
Italian German
Spanish French
Dutch
PortugueseEnglish
OffOn
Korean
Language Options , Chinese
Japanese Italian German
Spanish French
Dutch
Danish
Swedish
Finnish
Norwegian
PortugueseRussian EnglishKoreanAudio FollowOn
Off
Progressive*
USA
Other (see page 23)
RegionChange PasswordOff
8
6
5
7 Level
4
2
13
* Progressive is only available when playing a disc recorded in NTSC format,
  and viewed on a TV that supports NTSC signals. This setting option will not be 
  displayed when the disc is recorded in PAL format. 
Using the Setup displayYou can adjust the picture and sound settings,
and set various other output options using the
Setup display. You can also select a language
for subtitles and menus, restrict playback by
children, and so on. For details on the Setup
display, see pages 20-24.Before using the Setup displaySome menu items cannot be selected during
Resume Play as noted on the pages that follow. For
details on clearing Resume Play, see “To clear
Resume Play” on page 16.1
Use the directional buttons to
select the 
 (Setup) icon, and
press the ✕ button.
The Setup icon bar is displayed, giving
you access to the menu items shown
on this page.
2
Use the directional buttons to
select the icon for the setting
you would like to change, and
press the ✕ button.The menu for the icon selected is displayed.
3
Use the directional buttons to
choose a menu item, and press
the ✕ button.The options for the menu item selected
are displayed.
4
Use the directional buttons to
select an option, and press the ✕
button.The option selected is set.
After using the Setup DisplayTo save changes made during playback, you
must stop playback* or eject the DVD before
pressing the 1 (standby)/RESET button on the
console front or turning off the console using
the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.
Note that changes will not be saved if you reset
or turn off the console before stopping playback,
or without first ejecting the DVD.* Stopping playback during Resume Play is included.