PlayStation 97060 Instruction Manual - Page 51

Picture noise appears on the TV screen. , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 6). , If you move the console from a cold to a warm location, allow the console to adjust to room temperature before use. , If moisture condensation occurs, remove the disc and do not use the console for several hours until the condensation evaporates ( page 6). , For some output connectors on a TV, the component video out setting needs to be set. Check that the correct settings have been made ( page 38). , Some PlayStation® format software titles may not perform properly on the PlayStation®2 console. For more information, call the PlayStation® service line at the number listed on your guarantee card for assistance. , Some TVs may experience a bouncing effect in their pictures when using the PlayStation®2 console. If this happens, connect the console to another TV. "The disc could not be read" is displayed on the screen. , Check that the disc is placed in the console with the label side facing up ( page 15). , Check that the disc is clean and does not have any scratches. If the disc is dirty, clean it ( page 6). There is no picture or picture noise appears when playing a DVD. , When playing a DVD, connect the console to the TV directly ( page 10). If the video signal from the console is coming through a VCR to the TV, copy protection on some DVDs may affect picture quality. , If the console is connected to a TV or cable* that does not support progressive scan (480p), no image will be displayed when you set "Progressive" to "On" in the Control Panel. Clear the "Progressive" setting ( pages 30, 40). If picture noise appears when using a TV that supports progressive scan (480p), also clear the "Progressive" setting. * The Component AV Cable (for PlayStation®2) (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan. , A DVD-R or DVD-RW disc that is not finalised cannot be played on the PlayStation®2 console. , Content of a video recorded on CPRM-compatible DVD-R or CPRM-compatible DVD-RW discs cannot be played on the PlayStation®2 console. , See also "There is no picture on the TV screen" and "Picture noise appears on the TV screen". The aspect ratio does not change even when playing the DVD with the aspect ratio setting adjusted and/or playing 16:9 pictures of a DVD. , Depending on the DVD, the aspect ratio cannot be changed. , Check that the console is connected to the TV directly. If there is a selector or receiver (AV amplifier) connected between the console and TV, depending on the type of device connected, the aspect ratio cannot be changed. , Depending on the TV, the aspect ratio cannot be changed. The size of the video image and the TV screen do not match. , Set the aspect ratio to match your TV screen ( page 37). If changing the setting does not work, try adjusting the aspect ratio of your TV. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details. Sound There is no sound. , Switch the input mode of the TV (or VCR) as appropriate for the connector in use on the console. , Check that the TV volume is not set to "mute". Also check that the TV volume level is set properly. , If the console is connected to an audio device, check the settings on the connected device. Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for details. , Try using another compatible AV Cable ( page 9). There may be a problem with the AV Cable in use. , Some PlayStation®2 format software titles do not support audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Connect the console to the audio device using an analog AV Cable, such as the supplied AV Cable (integrated audio/ video) ( page 9). Troubleshooting 51 Additional information