Info and forum posts by 'Andrew Swann'

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Joined on: Monday, 1st January 2001, 20:39, Last used: Monday, 1st January 2001, 20:39

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About this user: I`m keen on science fiction movie`s and TV programmes, and most other types of genres as well as computer games on PC and PS2. Interested in amateur film making and Computer generated animations and images.

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Recent Messages Posted:

RE: Problems with Playstation2 DVD playback on 4:3 TV

I had exactly the same problem as you, but have found a way to cure it.

Firstly put in a disc and let the film play.

Then press the circle button to temporarily stop the disc.

Press select to bring up the options window DVD controller

Enter the setup option, and the Screen Setup/TV type selector will be accessible.

Then go back to the DVD menu and press play, the PS2 will then squash the image into the correct ratio for your TV.

This drove me mad for ages and I only found it by accident when I was mucking around with a disc that didn`t work.

All the best

Andrew.

This item was edited on Wednesday, 3rd January 2001, 23:26

RE: What is Macrovision

I`m not an expert on Macrovision but in theory it prevents people using DVD to make illegal copies of films onto VHS. The DVD transmits a alternating signal that interferes with video recorders, eventually causing the VCR to display a blank screen, hence most DVD players have to be plugged directly into a TV.

I say in theory because some older, and indeed newer video recorders aren`t susceptable to this signal.

The signal can be disabled with a piece of electronics, but how this is done I`m afraid I don`t know and have no intention of finding out, cos I`m happy with DVD as it is.

Hope this makes things clearer,

All the best

Andrew

DVD`s on (UK) Playstation 2

Having recently brough myself a Playstation 2 I can enjoy the wonders of DVD, however I seem to be having a lot of trouble with the discs I have.

Some examples include `Unable to read disc` messages, digital breakup , mismatched sound and video, images turning green in the middle of the film etc etc.

Some of the discs I`ve had problems with are, 3 Thunderbirds discs (Carlton), all different volumes, each with a different problems, Fantasia Legacy (Disney DVD) that doesn`t play at all, James Bond- The World is Not Enough, (MGM) skips video and sound.

I`m assuming that the discs themselves aren`t faulty because having changed them for new versions the problems are still there.

My main point is - Is the Playstation 2, because of its multi tasking nature, (ie games console and DVD player) unstable per se, or is it likely that I`ve got a faulty unit.

I`d appreciated some views from others as I`m really annoyed at spending £300 pounds for something that doesn`t do what it`s supposed to.

Cheers,

All the best,

Andrew