Can't Playback DVD in PS2

[DanK]

I need some help...

I have succesfully burned/played dvd-5 to one dvd-r (easy).

Now, I've gone through all the steps in the guide for burning dvd-9 to one dvd-r using DVD Shrink. They all appear to have completed without any problems.

The DVD will play just fine on my dvd drive (using windows media player), but when I put it in my standalone (which happens to be a Playstation 2), it doesn't even open. The player doesn't even show that there is a disc inside. I know that these specific discs (brand and model) work in the PS2 as the person who introduced me to them and this guide use the same EVERYTHING!

Is there a step I might be missing? I ripped the file with DVD Decrypter and then opened it with DVD Shrink, encoded it, then burned it with DVD Shrink/Nero (the auto burn option available with nero). WHAT AM I MISSING?

Also, I noticed that my copy of American Wedding wouldn't even start the encoding process if I open it straight out of DVD Shrink...I HAVE to rip if with DVD Decrypter first, then open the files. Is there options on Decrypter that remove certain protections that the decrypter on DVD Shrink doesn't include?
It sure would be easy to do it all with one program!!

Thank you for ANY help/tips you can provide!!

-DanK

[setarip]

"the auto burn option available with nero). WHAT AM I MISSING?"

Use NERO in "DVD-Video" mode - and place ALL DVD-related files (.IFOs, .BUPs, .VOBs) into the RED "VIDEO_TS" folder - then burn

"Also, I noticed that my copy of American Wedding wouldn't even start the encoding process if I open it straight out of DVD Shrink...I HAVE to rip if with DVD Decrypter first, then open the files. Is there options on Decrypter that remove certain protections that the decrypter on DVD Shrink doesn't include?"

DVD Decrypter, the sole purpose of which is eliminating encryption, etc., is a FAR more complex and better decrypter than is the decrypting facility incorporated into DVD Shrink

[DanK]

Thanks for the tip on decrypter...but on nero, I already tried doing that!! It doesn't make my backups play in my PS2!!

NOTHING WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[setarip]

"It doesn't make my backups play in my PS2!!"

Take one of the burned DVDs to an electronics retail store. If it plays on one of the store's standalone DVD player, then the problem is not with the burned DVD.

Perhaps someone familiar with the PS2 knows if you need a modchip...

[Quality's Proof]

dvd-rom and dvd-r and burning engines are all aimed @ the "common denominator" player compliance with PS2 and XBox. The same is so with the physical media.

Try burning with DVddecrypter and by using the IMG Tools Classic v. 0.91.1 .

[hacker_on_fire]

Your PS2 needs to be modded to play any sort of copied media (cd-r, dvd-r...even your own music compliation). This is to stop piracy.

[Quality's Proof]

~ 3 weeks and "digging up bones.". I've noticed this, lately and, also, earlier.

Interesting thing about mod-chips for game players, is that a lot of the game pirates advertising on the 'net, E-bay, etc., admit there is a need for a mod chip, as such is required to play some games they sell,. Such is, in fact, a public admission of software piracy and yet E-bay allows such piracy to continue.

Fact is, my DVD-R's play in PS2's very good.

So, DanK ( 4 posts ), have you burned any DVD - R's which play on the PS2 ? If not, then what is the year of manufacture, etc.? You might still be able to get a refund, etc .(false advertising and all that).

I'm very interested in this thread, as the Radio Shack's, and other large electronics stores have been selling PS2 dvd movie player remote controls, included in their advertising the fact that the PS2's plays home videos on the PS2's, and selling such dvd movie remote controls by the train load, and without the pre-requisite of a mod-chip! It's an awful thing if such co.'s have been deliberately misleading people.

[hacker_on_fire]

"Fact is, my DVD-R's play in PS2's very good."

Is your modded then?

"other large electronics stores have been selling PS2 dvd movie player remote controls, included in their advertising the fact that the PS2's plays home videos on the PS2's, and selling such dvd movie remote controls by the train load, and without the pre-requisite of a mod-chip"

It can play dvd's but only legit ones , not homemade dvd-r's or copied movies. This is also true with (music) cd's. Otherwise everybody would just copy games and movies with nothing to stop them. To allow it to play all/most media (depending on type of mod) you need it modded

[Quality's Proof]

Originally posted by hacker_on_fire
Your PS2 needs to be modded to play any sort of copied media (cd-r, dvd-r...even your own music compliation). This is to stop piracy.

I waited until yesterday to visit a neighbor, whom has a PS2 , which is over 2 years old, and NOT Modded (un-modded) , to play a burned DVD movie back-up ( THE HULK ), the movie played flawlessly, crystal clear, etc., and the PS2 is over 2 years old and not modded, in any way.

You're wrong, hacker_on_fire, and you should not have mislead DanK, and the viewers, with your falseness. Do you sell mod - chips?

DanK, you do the burning correctly, nd they back-up will play. View the thread about the new DVDShrink v. 3.1.7 Beta 5.

[hacker_on_fire]

No i am not wrong. I have tried to played cd music compliations ans svcd's with my ps2, and they won't play.

I don't sell mod-chips either, but whats the point in people selling them if you can play copied media in any case. And do you really think Sony will let people freely copy games and let them play it on the ps2?

[Quality's Proof]

Originally posted by hacker_on_fire
No i am not wrong. I have tried to played cd music compliations ans svcd's with my ps2, and they won't play.

I don't sell mod-chips either, but whats the point in people selling them if you can play copied media in any case. And do you really think Sony will let people freely copy games and let them play it on the ps2?

"...and svcd's..., and they won't play.".

Subject of thread is compliant DVD's playing in a PS2, NOT svcd's and NOT games !

Get real, other posters play burned DVD's in their un-modded PS2's !

Who are you trying to fool , the viewers? Yourself ?

[hacker_on_fire]

The point is am trying to make is it won't accept copied media. However i will try a backed up dvd and report back.

[Quality's Proof]

Originally posted by hacker_on_fire
The point is am trying to make is it won't accept copied media. However i will try a backed up dvd and report back.

And so, the viewers now understand, you've never even attempted to play a oorrectly burned dvd movie back-up in a PS2 ?

Did you tried to do a burn, as I said, to DanK ? DanK, is silent.

Now, Re-read the thread's postings , and see if I or any others deceived you, at any place and about any point, any suggestion, or about any fact??

[hacker_on_fire]

Whats your problem? I told you the point i wanted to make and have admitted i may be wrong but will try to test it for mysef, yet you still presist on how i was wrong, for another post, without adding anything usefull to the post. This is by no way a competition, but more importantly on how to help DanK. You may be right but that does not give you the right to insult me, as everybody including yourself is prone to mistakes.

Edit:
I have tried a backed-up movie (dvd-r) and music cd(cdr) and both were unsuccessfull when trying to play them in my unmodd-ed ps2. I therefore have stuck with my previous conclusion that, the ps2 untampered with internally/externally of any other device (dvd region free etc...) i.e. just on its own, is unable to play dvd-r's or cdr's i.e. anything copied.

So to anwer your problem DanK, you will need your ps2 modded and/or a boot disk (not sure as i have never done this myself) to play backed-up dvd's.

[tigerman8u]

It depends on the version of the PS2 you have whether it will play a copy or not without a mod chip. Plus you have to use a compatible dvd media. Older PS2 will play burnt dvds and copied PS2 games without a mod chip. Newer PS2's will not. I bought my daughter a PS2 when they first came out and she has successfully played burnt dvds and a mini dvd burnt on a cd with it. On my friend's newer player the same won't play. Their is a list of PS2 versions that will play without the mod chip. I will try to find the link and post.