Sony SCPH-55006 GT User Manual

• Use your PlayStation

®

2 console according to the

instructions in this manual. No authorization for the
analysis or modification of the PlayStation

®

2 console,

nor the analysis and use of the product’s circuit
configurations, is provided.

• There are no user-serviceable components inside the

PlayStation

®

2 console. Disassembling the console will

void the warranty.  Additionally, there is a risk of
exposure to laser radiation as well as to electrical
shock hazards.

• Stop using the console immediately if you begin to

feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in
your hands or arms while operating the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK

®

2). If the condition persists,

consult a doctor.

• The analog controller (DUALSHOCK

®

2) is intended

for use with the hands only. Do not bring it into close
contact with your head, face or the bones of any other
part of the body.

• The vibration function of the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK

®

2) can aggravate injuries. Do not use

the vibration function if you have any ailment or
injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or
arms. Note that some PlayStation

®

2 and PlayStation

®

format software titles set the vibration function to
“On” by default. In most cases, the vibration function
can be set to “Off” in the options menu of the
software. Do not play such titles using the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK

®

2) unless you have set the

vibration function to “Off”.

• Avoid prolonged use of the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK

®

2). Take a break at about 30 minute

intervals.

* These notes also apply to the analog controller

(DUALSHOCK

®

).

•This console conforms to the NTSC broadcast

standard. You cannot play discs recorded for
other broadcast standards (such as PAL or
SECAM) on this console.

•Some DVD VIDEOs are marked with region

numbers such as 

.  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 3
cannot be played on your console.

•DVD VIDEOs with the 

 label can also be

played on this console.
If you attempt to play any other DVD
VIDEOs, a message stating “This disc cannot
be played due to regional restrictions” will
appear on the screen.

•Some DVD VIDEOs that have no region code

markings may still be subject to area
restrictions and may not be playable on the
console.

Some discs recorded using DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW devices may not be
playable due to scratches, dirt, dust,
fingerprints or problems encountered during
recording, or due to the state of the disc when
the recording was made. Only discs that have
been finalized (a process that concludes
recording) after recording are playable.
Video recorded on CPRM (Content Protection
for Recordable Media) compatible DVD-RW
discs using the copy-once capability, will not
play that section of video, and the message
"Playback is restricted. Cannot play." will be
displayed. For details, refer to the instructions
supplied with the DVD recording device.
(CPRM is a copy protection system with
scramble capability for recorded “copy-once”
broadcast programs.)

* For details on each type of DVD media, refer to the

Glossary on page 28 of this instruction manual.

Disc logo

Disc color

Contents

Disc size

“

”, PlayStation

®

2 logo

and 

designation

Silver

“

”, PlayStation

®

2 logo

and 

designation

Blue

Audio and video

12 cm

PlayStation

®

 logo and

 designation

Black

Disc logo

Contents

Disc size

Audio

Audio and video

12 cm

8 cm

*1

12 cm

8 cm

*2

*1 When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, use an optional adaptor.
*2 When playing an 8 cm DVD video or DVD-RW disc, always place the console in the horizontal position.
*3 The term “DVD videos” refers to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs as well as DVD-RW discs recorded in

Video mode.

The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are trademarks.

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs or DVDs
(for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) as
they may cause the console to malfunction.

• This console plays back DVD video as originally

designed by the software producers. Some of the
playback features of this console may not have been
incorporated into the DVD  video design. As a result
some playback features may not be available with
certain software. Refer to the instructions supplied
with your DVD video for details.

• In rare instances, certain DVD videos may not

operate properly with PlayStation

®

2. This is

primarily due to variations in the manufacturing
process or software encoding of the DVD video
software. If you experience problems, try restarting
your DVD video. If problems persist, for more
information call the publisher of the DVD video or
contact the PlayStation

®

 service line number listed

on your warranty card for technical assistance.

Audio and video

12 cm

8 cm

*2