Colour Correction for PlayStation Model SCPH 9002

Colour Correction for PlayStation Model
SCPH 9002.
(Only required if you wish to play NTSC games.)

IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS MODIFICATION!
If you have any questions or queries about the installation described in this document call Andrew on 04-4773386 or email me at psx@fatcat.co.nz
Please read Disclaimer if you have not done so.

PURPOSE OF THE COLOUR CORRECTION

Carrying out this modification will allow your TV to display games that originate from USA (SCEA)and Japan (SCEI) regions which use the NTSC video format. If you do not carry out this modification and play games from these regions they will be displayed in 'Black and White', unless you have a multi-system TV which will automatically adjust for the NTSC signal.

GETTING STARTED

This document assumes you know how to dissemble your PlayStation and remove the PCB. If so go ahead and remove it otherwise read this first Installing a Stealth Chip upto "REMOVING THE PCB".

CARRYING OUT THE COLOUR CORRECTION FIX.

Looking at the diagram, locate the area of the PCB (on the top side, bottom left corner) where the modification is to be carried out.

Lift Pin 157 from the PCB shown as point A on the diagram.
Solder a piece of wire from point B to point C. Point B is the pad from where Pin 157 was lifted from on the PCB. When soldering the wire to this point take extra care it easy to apply to much solder and cause bridging across the other pins. Use fine wire and pre-tin your wire before soldering it in place.

DOUBLE CHECK that you have soldered the wires to correct positions on the main board and that you have lifted the correct pin or cut the correct track on the PCB.

Once you have re-assembled your Playstation, plug in all your leads and turn it on and check that it will play you NTSC game in colour.

PROBLEMS

Some older TV's may have a problem with the picture rolling. Your PlayStation is not at fault, it is your TV. If you have a "Vertical Hold" adjustment on your TV tweak this a little and the picture will stabilize. If you don't you can take your TV and PlayStation etc to your local TV service people and get them to make the adjustments inside your TV, or use a different TV or Video.