This label is located on the protective housing of the CD/ DVD unit inside the enclosure.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation and PlayStation2 format software manual.
Read carefully before operating your PlayStation2 console
A few people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching TV or playing video games, including DVD videos or games played on the PlayStation2 console. Players who have not had any seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition. Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation2 console if you have an epileptic condition or experience any of the following symptoms while watching TV programs or playing video games: altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/ or convulsions.
Never disassemble the console
Use your PlayStation2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the PlayStation2 console, nor the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is given. There are no user-serviceable components inside the PlayStation2 console. Disassembling it will void the guarantee. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to (laser) radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

Note about bouncing effect
Some TVs or monitors may experience a bouncing effect in their pictures when using the PlayStation2 console. There is nothing wrong with the PlayStation2 console or the way it is manufactured. The problem technically lies within the television. If you encounter such a problem with your television/monitor, please contact the appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation and PlayStation2 format software manual.
Connecting digital audio equipment
This section explains how to connect your PlayStation2 console to audio equipment with digital connectors (such as Dolby Digital optical (AC-3) output). Using digital receivers and amplifiers, you can enjoy features such as multi-channel sound and surround sound. Connect the device through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical digital cable (sold separately).
PlayStation2 console Optical digital cable (sold separately) Audio device with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder Speakers
Connecting other digital equipment 7
Connecting a device using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface
The two USB connectors on the front of the console can be used to connect USB-compatible devices. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected.
Connecting to a receiver or amplifier, MD (Minidisc) deck or DAT (Digital Audio Tape) deck with a digital connector
Use a commercially available optical digital cable (sold separately) and set DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) in the System Configuration menu to On (the default setting). For details on the System Configuration menu, see pages 8-9.
PlayStation2 console rear

MAIN POWER

Settings for the DVD player on your PlayStation2 console
You may need to adjust settings for the DVD player depending on the device to be connected. For details on using the Setup display, see pages 20-25. When you connect an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder Set DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to On and then set DTS to On in the Audio Setup display. When you connect an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder Set DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to On and then set Dolby Digital to On in the Audio Setup display. When you connect an audio device with a built-in MPEG decoder Set DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to On and then set MPEG to On in the Audio Setup display. Note
Refer to the operating and setup instructions for the audio device to be connected. *1 DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

USB connectors

Connected device

DIGITAL INPUT

Not all USB-compatible products work with the PlayStation2 console. See the appropriate USBcompatible products user manual for more information.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

AV MULTI OUT

OPTICAL

Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device to be connected. You cannot directly make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG AUDIO format using an MD or a DAT deck.
Connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS*1, Dolby Digital*2 or MPEG decoder
By connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (sold separately), you can play back sound recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or MPEG AUDIO format to reproduce the effect of listening in a movie theatre or concert hall.

Using the main menu

When you turn on the console for the first time you will be prompted to adjust basic language and time settings. These settings can be changed later through the System Configuration menu. For details, see -Using the System Configuration menu (pages 8-9). After setup, the main menu is displayed whenever you turn on the console without a disc inserted.
Select the icon of the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2) or Memory Card where the data you want to check/copy/delete is saved, and then press the button. Check/copy/delete data according to the instructions on the screen.
Press the button to start the clock.
Select optional settings for the clock
Select Clock Adjustment using the directional buttons and press the button. You can set the following optional items.

Time Format

24 hour clock 12 hour clock
When connecting the console using the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/video) or S VIDEO Cable (sold separately), you do not need to set this item. Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr : Select this when you connect the console to the component video input connectors on your TV. RGB : Select this when you connect the console to the RGB input connector on your TV.
You can output PlayStation and PlayStation2 format software in either RGB or Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr format. However, the PlayStation2 console has been designed to override the Component Video Out setting in the System Configuration menu and output all DVD video software in Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr. The colour is disturbed when you set this item to RGB and play the DVD.

Date Format

DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY
While copying or deleting data, do not remove the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2) or Memory Card.

Time Zone

You can move to the Browser screen or the System Configuration menu from the main menu.
Using the System Configuration menu
Using the System Configuration menu, you can change or update your system settings for your PlayStation2 console. Changes to these settings are saved and remain in effect even after you turn off the console. The default settings are underlined.

Select System Configuration using the directional buttons and press the button.
The System Configuration menu is displayed.
Select the item you want using the directional buttons and press the button.

x DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Selects whether to output signal through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. On : Select this when you connect with an optical digital cable (sold separately). Normally select this option. Off : Select this when you do not want sound signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.
Checking/copying/deleting data
You can copy data from one Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2) or Memory Card to another or delete data you no longer wish to keep. You cannot, however, copy data of the PlayStation2 format software to an SCPH-1020 EHI Memory Card. Insert the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2) or Memory Card in advance.

x Clock Adjustment

Sets the clock.
Use the directional buttons to set the day and then press the right directional button.
Use the same method to set the month, year, hour, minute and second. To return to the previous menu, press the left directional button.

x Language

Selects the language for the on-screen display. English French Spanish German Italian Dutch Portuguese

x Component Video Out

If your TV, monitor or projector has an RGB input connector or component video input connectors (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) that conform to the output signals of the console, set this item.
Checking version information
You can check version information or settings of various features. At the main menu, press the f button. The Version Information screen is displayed. The default settings are underlined.
Select PlayStation Driver using the directional buttons and press the f button. Select the item you want using the directional buttons and press the button.
This setting can be cleared only when Progressive is set to On. When Progressive is set to Off, the Options menu for under DVD Player is not displayed. For details on setting Progressive to On, see Progressive under Settings and adjustments for the DVD player on page 22. The Progressive setting is not cleared if any of the following occur before step 5 is completed: The console enters standby mode after the 1 (standby)/RESET button has been pressed. The console is turned off using the MAIN POWER switch on the console rear.

x Auto-diagnosis

The PlayStation2 console automatically adjusts console settings for best possible disc playback. However, you can also manually start the auto-diagnosis feature whenever necessary.
Adjusted settings automatically return to Standard (default setting) when you press the 1/RESET button or turn off the console.

Diagnosis

Off On
x Clearing the Progressive setting

You can clear the DVD players Progressive setting.
Select Console using the directional buttons and press the f button. Select On using the directional buttons and press the button. Insert a disc.
The console automatically starts the diagnosis.
Clear Progressive Setting

No Yes

Use the directional buttons to select DVD Player, and press the f button. Press the button. Use the directional buttons to select Yes and press the button.
The Progressive setting is not cleared immediately after Yes is selected. The setting will only be cleared when the DVD video starts playback.
The diagnosis setting automatically returns to Off (default setting) when you press the 1/RESET button or start playing a PlayStation format disc, PlayStation2 format disc or a DVD video disc.

x PlayStation Driver

The PlayStation Driver is a programme for loading PlayStation format software.

Disc Speed

Standard: Normally select this position. Fast: Loading time for a PlayStation format software disc can be shortened. Depending on the software, there may be no effect or the software may unexpectedly fail. In this case, select Standard.
Press the a button to return to the main menu. Then use the directional buttons to select Browser, and press the button. Use the directional buttons to select the DVD video icon, and press the button.
The DVD players Progressive setting is cleared, and playback begins.

Texture Mapping

Standard: Normally select this position. Smooth: You can make the display smoother when playing certain PlayStation format software titles. Depending on the software, there may be no effect. In this case, select Standard.

Playing a game

Starting a game Screens that appear at start-up
3 PlayStation format CD-ROM is inserted.
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.
Press the A (open) button.

The disc tray opens.

When turning on the console without first inserting a disc
Screen 1 is displayed. When you insert a PlayStation2 or PlayStation format disc after screen 1 has appeared, screen 2 or 3 is displayed and you can start the game. You can move to the Browser screen or the System Configuration menu from screen 1. (For details, see Using the main menu on page 8.)

To play the desired tracks repeatedly
Follow 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.

Playing a DVD video

Ending DVD video playback Operating the DVD player
There are three ways to operate the DVD player: You can operate the DVD player directly using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK2) 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. When 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. You can also operate the DVD player using the DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation2), which is sold separately.
Depending on the DVD video, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc for details.
Using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2)
The function of each button on the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK2) is explained below. Note
The direct button functions of the Analog Controller cannot be used when the Control Panel is displayed.
The disc tray opens and the Browser screen is displayed.
Remove the disc. Press the A button to close the disc tray. Press and hold down the 1/RESET button for more than three seconds.

DUALSHOCK 2

To 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.
1 L2 button ( Fast Reverse Search) 8 f button (
Fast reverses playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene.
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. The content of the menu varies from disc to disc.
The disc tray closes and DVD content is displayed on the screen.

2 L1 button (. Previous)

Returns to the beginning of the current or previous chapter.

9 a button (x Stop)

Stops playback.
If you press the A button during or after playback, the Browser screen is displayed. 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.
3 Up, down, left, and right directional buttons
Used to select items displayed on the screen.

0 button (Enter)

Enters the item selected on the screen.

qa s button (

Top Menu)
4 L3 button ( 5 SELECT button

Subtitle Options)*

Displays and changes DVD subtitle options. Displays the Control Panel.

qs R3 button (

Audio Options)*
Displays and changes DVD audio options.

6 R2 button (

Fast Forward Search)
Fast forwards playback on the screen to aid in looking for a particular scene.
qd START button (N Play/X Pause)
Starts playback/Pauses and resumes playback.
* When using a controller without the L3 or R3 buttons, use the Control Panel to select among available subtitle and audio options.

7 R1 button (> Next)

Skips to the beginning of the next chapter.

Using the Control Panel

You can select various playback modes and adjust DVD player settings using the on-screen Control Panel. Navigate the Control Panel using the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK2) as described below.

Control Panel item list

qf Search (page 20)

Search (page 20)

Slow (page 20)
Changes to reverse playback in slow-motion.
Display or turn off the Control Panel Enter Cancel Select

Press the SELECT button.

The Control Panel is displayed.
Select the item you want using the directional buttons. Press the button.
For details on each Control Panel display item, see pages 16-25.
Changes to playback in slow-motion.

qk N Play

Starts playback.
SELECT button button a button

ql X Pause

Pauses and resumes playback.
SELECT button button a button Up, down, left, and right directional buttons Menu (page 16)

w; x Stop

wa 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.

A-B Repeat (page 18)

Specifies a scene for playback, and starts playback of the scene that has been set.

Shuffle Play (page 17)

Playback in desired order (Program Play)
You can create a program to play back titles and chapters in any order you like.
Use the directional buttons to (Program Play) select the icon, and press the button. Use the directional buttons to select the item number, and press the button. Use the directional buttons to select the title number, and press the button. Use the directional buttons to select the chapter number, and press the button. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to set other titles or chapters.

Press the f or s button.

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 Program Play settings, select Clear at step 3, and press the button.
To clear all Program Play settings
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 clear the last stopping point
After step 1, select the x (Stop) icon and press the button.
Use the directional buttons to (Program Play) select the icon, and press the button. 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 (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), and Repeated Playback (Repeat Play) at right. Notes
Program Play settings cannot be changed while playing in Program Play mode. A-B Repeat Play 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.

You cannot display the remaining time for some titles.
Selecting a specific scene for playback
You 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.
Changing the audio language
Some 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.

Displaying subtitles

If 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.
Selecting a scene by chapter number
During playback, use the directional buttons to select the desired chapter number, and press the button. Playback of the selected chapter begins.
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.
Selecting a scene by title number, chapter number, or by specifying the time.
To turn the subtitles off
Use the directional buttons to select the icon, and press the button until Subtitles Off is displayed.
During playback, use the directional buttons to select the (Go To) icon, and press the button. Use the directional buttons to select an item, and press the button.
Title = Title number Chapter = Chapter number C XX:XX:XX (or T XX:XX:XX) = Elapsed time for the chapter (or title)
Press the L3 button. The subtitle language changes each time you press the L3 button. The subtitle languages available to select from will vary depending on the DVD.
Changing the viewing angle
With DVDs on which multiple angles (multiangles) 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.

To turn the subtitle language off
Press 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.
Use the directional buttons to select the playback point, and press the button.
Playback of the selected scene begins.
Displaying the list of direct button functions (Help)
You can display a list that shows the function of each button on the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK2). 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.
You cannot select a scene by specifying the remaining time of the chapter or title (only elapsed time can be used).
Settings and adjustments for the DVD player (continued)
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 (DUALSHOCK2) when the Control Panel is not displayed.
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

Using the Setup display

You 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 21-25.
After using the Setup display
To 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.
Before using the Setup display
Some 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.
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.
Use the directional buttons to (Setup) icon, and select the press the button.
The Setup icon bar is displayed, giving you access to the menus shown at right.
Release the L2 or R2 button when you reach the point you are searching for.
Playback returns to normal speed.
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.
This function may not be available on some DVDs.

Playing in slow-motion

During playback, use the directional buttons to select the (Slow Backward) or (Slow Forward) icon, and press the button. Slow-motion playback begins.
Use the directional buttons to choose a menu item, and press the button.
The options for the menu item selected are displayed.
Release the button when you reach the point you are searching for.
To end slow-motion playback
Use the directional buttons to select the N (Play) icon, and press the button. Playback returns to normal speed.
Use the directional buttons to select an option, and press the button.
The option selected is set.

Setup display menus

The Setup display menus are organized as shown below. The default settings are underlined.
Language Setup (pages 21-22)
OSD English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Menu English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Norwegian Portuguese Russian Chinese Japanese Korean Language Options , Audio Subtitles (same as Menu) English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Norwegian Portuguese Russian Chinese Japanese Korean Audio Follow Language Options , Level Parental Control Pause Mode Auto Frame Region USA Other (see page 23) Off Change Password Progressive* Display Outline Sharpening DNR
Setting language options (Language Setup)
Screen Setup (page 22) Audio Setup (pages 24-25)
Audio Digital Out DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Dolby Digital DTS On Off On Off On Off MPEG On Off Audio Track Auto Select Mode On Off DVD Volume +2 +1 Standard

TV Type

16:9 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 PAN SCAN Off DNR1 DNR2 +2 +On Off On Off
Language Setup allows you to choose from among various languages for the on-screen display (OSD), DVD audio, and other items. The default setting for each menu item is underlined in the explanations below. Select the (Language Setup) icon in the Setup display. For details, see Using the Setup display on page 20. Notes

Use the directional buttons to select Parental Control, and press the button.
If you have not registered a password
The screen for registering a password is displayed.
Use the directional buttons to select Region, and press the button.

Luxembourg

To change your password
Use the directional buttons to select Level, and press the button.
The list of level options is displayed.
In step 2 under Setting Parental Control use the directional buttons to select Change Password, and press the button.
The screen for changing the password is displayed.
If a password has already been registered
The screen for confirming the password is displayed.
To confirm your password, enter it once again. The password is changed.
Use the directional buttons to select a restriction level, and press the button.
Parental Control is set. The lower the value, the stricter the restriction.
Playing a disc which is restricted by Parental Control

Insert the disc.

Playback begins automatically, and at the point where Parental Control is set, the screen changes to a display requesting confirmation to temporarily change the Parental Control level.
Follow step 2 in Setting Parental Control, to register a new password.
Selects whether to output signal through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. On: Select this when you connect with an optical digital cable (sold separately). Normally select this option. If you select On, make the appropriate settings for Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG. Off: Select this when you do not want sound (audio signal) to be output through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Note
If you select Off, you cannot set Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG.
Selects the DTS signal to be output through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector when you connect to the console with an optical digital cable (sold separately). This setting is not available during Resume Play. On: Select this option when the console is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. If the console is connected to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder, do not turn this option on. If you select this option by mistake, when you play a DTS audio track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, possibly hurting your ears or damaging the speakers. Off: Select this option when the console is connected to an audio device without a builtin DTS decoder.
If you play a DVD that does not have the Parental Control function, playback will not be restricted even if you set a playback restriction level on your console. If you do not set a password, you cannot change the Parental Control settings. Some DVDs may require you to enter only the password without changing the Parental Control level. Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and A-B Repeat may not be available on some DVDs with the Parental Control feature.
Use the directional buttons to select Yes, and press the button.

Use the directional buttons to select a number, and press the button. Repeat this procedure to enter the four-digit number 7444.
The current password is deleted and the screen for registering a new password is displayed.
x Audio Track Auto Select Mode
Gives the audio track that contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG AUDIO) are recorded. This setting is not available during Resume Play. On: Priority given Off: No priority given
If you set this item to On, the language may change because the Audio Track Auto Select Mode setting has higher priority than the Audio settings in Language Setup (page 22). If you set DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to On and DTS to Off in Audio Setup, the DTS audio track is not played even if you set this item to On and the highest-numbered audio channel is recorded in DTS format. If PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the console selects PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG format by selecting On.

x DVD Volume

If the audio output level of the DVD is low, you can turn up the volume of the DVD. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) must be set to Off to change this setting. +2: Turns up the volume (maximum). +1: Turns up the volume. Standard: Original audio volume. Normally select this position. Note
If you set this option to +1 or +2, the sound may be distorted in places where loud sound is present. If the sound becomes distorted, select "Standard".
If you turn up the volume too high, your ears may be injured or the speakers may be damaged.
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Troubleshooting

Picture

There is no picture.

, Some video images appear unnatural when using progressive scan, even when the TV supports progressive mode. Set Progressive to Off, and view in standard interlace mode. , Check that you have connected the console to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier) correctly. Refer also to the instructions supplied with your amplifier. , Try another set of AV Cables. , Check the speaker connections and settings. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your receiver (amplifier) for details. , Check that you select the appropriate input on the receiver (amplifier) so that you can listen to sound from the console. Refer also to the instructions supplied with your amplifier. , The console is in pause mode. , The console is in search/slow-motion mode (when playing a DVD video). , You are playing an audio CD or DVD with a DTS audio track. Do not play back DTS audio tracks when the console is connected to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder (see page 24). , The system setting is not correct for when the console is connected to an audio equipment with DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connectors (see page 7).