First of all, why are you replying with the same thing on 3 different threads, including this one?
Here and
here?
Just one quotation is enough.
Ok.
They aren't not working for you because the resolution of PS1 games is 240p/i depending on the game, with component they can display 240p/i just fine & should be work on the crt tv. but since you're using an hdtv which doesn't support 240p/i, you'll need an upscaler device to upscale it to 480p/i for it to be recognized on an hdtv.
i assume that's what the guide's trying to do?
Yes, on any hdtv if you wanna play PS1 you'd need an upscaler. For PS2 games, since they're 240p/i most of the time, they should be displayed just fine.
Well, the PS2 laser, either for slim or fat, has 2 separate components one for dvds and one for cd bsed games (either PS2 or PS1), CDs in particular put alot of strain on the laser, and yes that loud noise is part of it.
Now if your laser no longer accepts dvds, you might wanna open up the PS2 and adjust the potentiometers on the back of the laser assembly, there's 2 one for dvd lens and one for cds, adjust only the dvd potentiometer.
Though you need to look up online the exact Ohm setting for the dvd potentiometer, and turn it just a hair either clockwise (or anti-clockwise i forget)..
And test a dvd and see if it gives the rsod again or not.
Look above.
No, the PS2 will have a hard time with all CD's, and for fresh new laser it will only take a few plays before it starts showing some symptoms.. Sony really fucked up there..