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Does anyone have a solution to a problem I have with my PS2 and Region 1 DVD`s? I bought a Region X DVD disc to use on my PS2 so that I could not only watch Region 2 DVD`s but Region 1 as well. My set up is that I have a lead running from the cable top box into the video and then a SCART lead from the video into AV1 SCART socket on my television. I used the lead supplied with the PS2 and plugged this into the AV2 socket and when playing games or watching Region 2 DVD`s this is fine. When I try to watch Region 1 DVD`s the picture is in black and white. When I swapped the SCART lead from the PS2 to AV1 the picture is still in B&W. I bought the proper Sony lead with the SCART lead moulded on and I gat a B&W picture on AV2 but a perfect colour picture on AV1 but I have the hassle of having to swap leads over all the time. I tried a S-video cable = B&W picture. I bought a 4 into 1 Scart connector but when using the PS2 I get a wavey line across the screen which would suggest there`s still a signal from the video getting through. I then tried a 3 into 1 Scart lead with a push button on off switch for each SCART lead and although the tv is perfect I only get sound on the PS2 - this would suggest that not all the pins are wired up inside the block. So I am now out of suggestions and wonder if anyone can help me - PLEASE!!!!

Well only thoughts, but .....

Can you TV handle the NTSC signal, can you change the settings for you TV, I guess it might be set a PAL

Could the Macrovision protection be causing a problem, remove all other hardware and connect the PS2 direct to the TV via scart.

Or it could be the cable (argos sell them for 4 quid)

Do you have to tell the PS2 that you want to play NTSC discs, I think my DVD player requires you to change the setting or put in AUTO.

Let us know how you get on.

But because your REGION 1s are ok I think it might be an NTSC problem, what make / model is your TV ? what films are you trying to watch ?

Goodluck

Adam G.