Problems Playing DVDs on PS2 with New LCD TV
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Problems Playing DVDs on PS2 with New LCD TV
I recently upgraded my bedroom TV from a 13" TV/VCR combo to a 26" Sharp Aquos LCD. I plugged in my PS2 with component tables and found that there was some vertical "banding" in the images, like so:
However, PS2 games did NOT have this problem:
Here are the different troubleshooting steps I took:
Now, I've done due dilligence by searching Google, Sony's website, and Sharp's website, and I'm coming up empty. What do you guys suggest for me to do or look at?
Eventually, this will be a non-issue, as I plan to buy DVD player for this TV, but in the meantime, I'd like to be able to see movies without being so distracted by this banding. Again, the games look excellent. The problem is with the DVD playback. Any ideas?
However, PS2 games did NOT have this problem:
Here are the different troubleshooting steps I took:
- Checked using two different component cables, one from Sony, one from Monster
- Used both inputs in the TV
- Played around with the 4:3 / Full / 16:9 Settings on the PS2 and the set
- Adjusted brightness / contrast / playback on the LCD
- Upgraded the PS2's DVD firmware to whatever version came with the remote I got
- Checked different DVDs, all had same issue
Now, I've done due dilligence by searching Google, Sony's website, and Sharp's website, and I'm coming up empty. What do you guys suggest for me to do or look at?
Eventually, this will be a non-issue, as I plan to buy DVD player for this TV, but in the meantime, I'd like to be able to see movies without being so distracted by this banding. Again, the games look excellent. The problem is with the DVD playback. Any ideas?
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Hmm... I have my PS2 plugged into my Sony 23" LCD using the PS2 Component Cables and am I having no issues with it - playing games or movies. Are you using progressive scan?
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I am having a simialr problem with my Sharp 32" Aquos. When I play my Xbox all the fonts on the games are really blurry. Does anyone have this problem? I am connected to the TV via the RCAs.
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Chip: My guess is in your case it is because you are connected with the RCAs. I know on my big screen TV the Xbox looks awful when not using component cables.
josh: Where is there a progressive scan option on the PS2? The Aquos says the image from the PS2 is 480p, so my guess is yes, but it seems odd to me that this is only in DVD playback.
josh: Where is there a progressive scan option on the PS2? The Aquos says the image from the PS2 is 480p, so my guess is yes, but it seems odd to me that this is only in DVD playback.
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Originally Posted by The Bus
josh: Where is there a progressive scan option on the PS2? The Aquos says the image from the PS2 is 480p, so my guess is yes, but it seems odd to me that this is only in DVD playback.
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I believe only the newer PS2s had the progressive functions. It had to be a 5001-series PS2 or a Slim PS2. On mine the option is on the same menu as the one with screen resolution. I use my PS2 as my primary DVD player for now, and use Mad Catz component cables... no problems so far.