2007-10-02 03:00:37 · 13 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
video cable isn't plugged in properly.
2007-10-02 03:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by savs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And the *actual* answer is...
You have the PS2 connected to your TV using an RGB scart cable. This is normally a very good thing. However, the films studios got all upset at Sony and suggested that users would be able to make perfect copies of DVDs using this method, and so forced/persuaded Sony to disable RGB playback of DVDs.
Instead, the PS2 switches to Y'CrCb component output, which is a different form of tristimus (three component) colour encoding. TVs can't tell the difference - it just looks like a very green RGB to the TV!
If your TV has Y'CrCb inputs then you can tell your PS2 to always output that format, and everything will be fine. Otherwise you will either have to switch to an S-video connection (which is nearly as good as RGB) or composite (which is a bit grotty in comparison).
There was also a program for PS2 which avoided this problem and allowed multi-region DVD playback. I forget what it was called, but was actually given away free with a UK magazine so is pretty easy to get hold of.
2007-10-02 03:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by nemo20000 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It could be worn cables, so check them first as you know how bad kids can be with cables. If not it maybe that the lens needs re-calibrating, fairly cheap to get sorted by an expert.
Do try cleaning the lens using a DVD lens cleaning kit or try moving it, turning it upside down etc, or if it's the older PS2 try turning it on it's side to watch DVDs.
Hope this helps
Andy
2007-10-02 03:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by andyhobbitj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ps2 always had this problem with DVD playback I believe its well written about, the DVD playback had a greenish tinge through the Sony AV lead. What I dont know is how to rectify it, (it never seemed that bad on my old ps2 so I just coped with it) best bet would be to check Sony's webpage for the Ps2 or email their customer service if its really that much of a problem for you.
2007-10-02 03:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The appearance I would relate to the TV not the game system. The reason I say that is because I've had that problem and it either had to do with how used or old the TV actually was and/or the A/V connections in the back (red/white & yellow)
2007-10-02 04:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but may be down to type of cable used..... as the TV in my room is pretty old I use an adaptor to plug it into a standard aerial socket, and movies play ok...... and been a while since I tested it using the RGB or SCART cables, so maybe experimenting with them might be worth a try.
2007-10-05 07:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The cables are not appropriately set. If not then,
2. lens gone bad and the only way is to replace it for about 10-12$.
2007-10-02 03:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Avax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The PS2 doesnt last a very long time, mine didn't
although, turn it upside down, that might help!
2007-10-02 03:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a PS3 and a DVD player.
2007-10-02 03:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by MuffDvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about when he plays a game?
check all connections
try a 2nd tv
try new leads
try these before paying anyone to look at it
2007-10-02 03:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by hnlntm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋