Sony SCPH-35003 GT User Manual

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DVD video systems and regional restrictions
•This console conforms to the PAL broadcast
standard. You cannot play discs recorded for
other broadcast standards (such as NTSC) on
this console (unless the NTSC disc displays
the 
ALL
 label and an NTSC compatible TV is
used).
•Some DVD videos are marked with region
numbers such as 
2
.  The number contained
within the symbol represents the region
number of DVD players on which the disc can
be played.  DVD videos that do not bear this
symbol, or that do not display the number 2
cannot be played on your console.
•DVDs with the 
ALL
 label can also be played on
this console.
If you attempt to play any other DVDs, a
message stating “This disc cannot be played
due to regional restrictions.” will appear on-
screen.
Discs that can be played on PlayStation
®
2
Table of contents
•Some DVDs that have no region code
markings may still be subject to area
restrictions and may not be playable on the
console.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
This console plays DVDs as they are
designed to be played by the software
producers. Some features may not be
available for some DVDs, depending upon
the design. Make sure to refer to the
instructions supplied with your DVD for
details.
Specially-shaped discs
Do not use irregularly-shaped CDs (for
example, heart- or star-shaped CDs) as they
may cause the console to malfunction.
Disc logo
Disc colour
Contents
Disc size
PlayStation
®
2 format
DVD-ROM
”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and 
designation
Silver
PlayStation
®
2 format
CD-ROM
”, PlayStation
®
2 logo
and 
designation
Blue
Audio + Video
12 cm
PlayStation
®
 format
CD-ROM
PlayStation
®
 logo and
 designation
Black
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Audio CDs
Audio
DVD VIDEOs
Audio + Video
12 cm
74 min.
8 cm*
(CD single)
20 min.
12 cm
About 4 hrs (for
single-sided DVDs)
/ about 8 hrs (for
double-sided DVDs)
8 cm
About 80 min. (for
single-sided DVDs) /
about 160 min. (for
double-sided DVDs)
* When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, be sure to use an optional adaptor.
DVD  logo is a trademark.
Getting started
Connection
Game / Audio CD
DVD video
Additional
information