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OK,I have my PS2 in my room and its on a TV and Video combi. Whenever I play DVD's the colours are funny. I get a lot of distortion and the sound is fuzzy. Although I have some DVD's that work, but most dont. I have tryed it on another TV and it worked fine. I also used another type of connection on my TV, becuase I use the scart one now. Any suggestions?
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I'm not sure you can overcome it, if it is MacroVision.
You could try DVD Region X, but I'm not sure it would work - if you know anyone with it, borrow it first.
You could try DVD Region X, but I'm not sure it would work - if you know anyone with it, borrow it first.
MLG's comments generally would make sense. However, I'm not sure if PS2 actually supports MacroVision copy protection - hence Sony's introduction of the dreaded "Green Screen".
I've never actually seen MacroVision 'in action', so I don't know for sure how it affects playback - but I was under the impression that it just put dark lines all over the picture, rendering a copy of the film unwatchable.
YH - if if is indeed MacroVision protection that ash_davie2k is experiencing, then you may well have the same problem. Your DC will not have the same problem, even with an RGB cable, simply because it does not play DVD's and therefore has no MacroVision protection system.
I've never actually seen MacroVision 'in action', so I don't know for sure how it affects playback - but I was under the impression that it just put dark lines all over the picture, rendering a copy of the film unwatchable.
YH - if if is indeed MacroVision protection that ash_davie2k is experiencing, then you may well have the same problem. Your DC will not have the same problem, even with an RGB cable, simply because it does not play DVD's and therefore has no MacroVision protection system.
I've got a Sony TV/VCR combo, and it does support true RGB as I've got a proper SCART lead with my DC and it works fine.
However, if I buy a proper SCART lead for my PS2, will I have the green screen problems? If so, will it go if I get DVD Region X thing?
However, if I buy a proper SCART lead for my PS2, will I have the green screen problems? If so, will it go if I get DVD Region X thing?
This is called Macro Vision. It is anti piracy software built into the DVD to stop it being recorded to VCR. If the signal from the DVD passes through a vcr it will encrypt it, giving you a picture that flashes on and off and in and out of colour.
If you are using a combi vcr/tv you will not be able to avoid it, the only thing you can do is get a new tv that does not have a built in vcr.
If you seaarch the NET there are codes that can be put into most DVD players, including the PS2 that disable macro vision. I have seen a code for the PS2 somewhere a long time ago but cannot remeber where. Sorry!
If you are using a combi vcr/tv you will not be able to avoid it, the only thing you can do is get a new tv that does not have a built in vcr.
If you seaarch the NET there are codes that can be put into most DVD players, including the PS2 that disable macro vision. I have seen a code for the PS2 somewhere a long time ago but cannot remeber where. Sorry!
ash_davie2k wrote:
> OK,I have my PS2 in my room and its on a TV and Video combi. Whenever I play
> DVD's the colours are funny. I get a lot of distortion and the sound is fuzzy.
> Although I have some DVD's that work, but most dont. I have tryed it on another
> TV and it worked fine. I also used another type of connection on my TV, becuase
> I use the scart one now. Any suggestions?
If you tried it on another TV and it was fine, then there's not likely to be a problem with your PS2. You need to provide more information.
When you say that you use the SCART connector, do you mean the lead supplied with the PS2 and the SCART adapter, or a true RGB SCART lead?
When you tried it on the other TV, did you use the same cable, or a different one?
Some TV/Video combination TV's don't support true RGB SCART input, so if you are using a proper SCART lead that could be the problem.
Post again, giving as much detail as possible, including the leads used (brand name if possible) and TV brand.
> OK,I have my PS2 in my room and its on a TV and Video combi. Whenever I play
> DVD's the colours are funny. I get a lot of distortion and the sound is fuzzy.
> Although I have some DVD's that work, but most dont. I have tryed it on another
> TV and it worked fine. I also used another type of connection on my TV, becuase
> I use the scart one now. Any suggestions?
If you tried it on another TV and it was fine, then there's not likely to be a problem with your PS2. You need to provide more information.
When you say that you use the SCART connector, do you mean the lead supplied with the PS2 and the SCART adapter, or a true RGB SCART lead?
When you tried it on the other TV, did you use the same cable, or a different one?
Some TV/Video combination TV's don't support true RGB SCART input, so if you are using a proper SCART lead that could be the problem.
Post again, giving as much detail as possible, including the leads used (brand name if possible) and TV brand.
OK,I have my PS2 in my room and its on a TV and Video combi. Whenever I play DVD's the colours are funny. I get a lot of distortion and the sound is fuzzy. Although I have some DVD's that work, but most dont. I have tryed it on another TV and it worked fine. I also used another type of connection on my TV, becuase I use the scart one now. Any suggestions?
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