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What do you do when the machine says 'disc cannot be read'?

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Try putting your PS2 on its side if it is lying flat, or lay it flat if it is on its side. If this fails to work, you may need to disassemble the PS2 to clean the DVD laser. If the PS2 is old and has seen a lot of use, it may simply not work anymore.

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Can a PS2 play Youtube?

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No. The PS2 is too old to play YouTube, and there is no possible way of changing it.

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What if it always stops the movie halfway into it and wont play the full thing?

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It's possible the disc has scratches on it, or the laser on your PS2 that reads the disk may not be functioning properly.

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How do I convert a QuickTime file to a PS2-readable DVD?

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You will need to use a DVD burner program because DVDs use a different file layout.

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How do I enable captions on the movie?

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Press Select while the movie is playing and select the Subtitles button. You'll find this directly beneath the "5" button. This will allow you to change the subtitle language or turn on closed captioning.

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Is RF usable for more than PS2 games while my PS2 is connected to the TV?

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Yes. The quality might not be that good on DVD, but it works. Make sure your settings are set to RGB and Optical is turned on.

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Can it play a DVD that has purple under the surface in my PS2?

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With some, you can. With most, you can't. DVDs with the purple layer usually work better on PS3.

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What do I do if the PS2 is giving me a "please insert a PlayStation or PS2 format disc" message?

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That screen is known as the 'Red Screen of Death'. That means that an unreadable disc (like an Xbox 360 disc, for example), is inserted. You may have to clean the disc or buy a new disc.

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How do I convert my PlayStation 2 to disk instead of using a memory card reader?

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PlayStation 2s should always have DVD Players built in by default. If you can't read a disc, your laser may be burnt out.

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Can a person play a written karaoke DVD on a Playstation 2 console?

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As long as your karaoke DVD is a normal DVD Video, then yes, it will play in a PlayStation 2.

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What do I do when a DVD will not play after doing the start up?

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The DVD is probably damaged and will need to be replaced. Most DVD movies can be found at retailers online.

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