Sony DTL-H1000

[xttl]

I just recently acquired a model DTL-H1000 Debugging Station. It's one of those really old Japanese units with the separate S-Video connector still built in. However, there are a couple of oddities about this unit and I need someone else with another old DTL-H1000 to confirm my unit isn't modded or anything like that.

First, booting any retail or burned disc from regions NTSC-U/C or PAL results in the console going straight to the game after the white SCE logo screen -- no black PS logo screen with "Licensed by...". The sound also bugs out until the game resets the SPU due to this.

Second, booting any retail or burned disc from region NTSC-J shows the black PS logo screen, but it also shows SCEI(tm) there in addition to the longer "Licensed by..." text, and it does this even for burned discs. Debuggers usually don't ever show SCEx(tm), right? The PS2 DTL-H10000S is an exception though, maybe DTL-H1000 is another one?

I also opened the unit and didn't see any obvious signs of modding, but I guess I can't be sure unless I disassemble the entire unit so that I get a clear view of both sides of the motherboard.

edit: I also noticed that my Xplorer FX Professional cheat module doesn't work on this console. I wonder whether the parallel I/O port is broken or if this is yet another feature of such an old PlayStation? Perhaps the Xplorer wasn't made with Japanese launch models in mind?

[smf]

edit: I also noticed that my Xplorer FX Professional cheat module doesn't work on this console. I wonder whether the parallel I/O port is broken or if this is yet another feature of such an old PlayStation? Perhaps the Xplorer wasn't made with Japanese launch models in mind?

I have a debug that doesn't work with an xplorer fx, I have written a program which allows you to dump the cartridge space out and slight movements cause random changes. So I assume the connector is damaged or dirty.

It also has a sound fault, but I think it's down to dodgy ram. Tracking down both problems is on my todo list.

If you do strip the machine down, can you write down all the text from the chips and the board?

[xttl]

Originally Posted by smf
I have a debug that doesn't work with an xplorer fx, I have written a program which allows you to dump the cartridge space out and slight movements cause random changes. So I assume the connector is damaged or dirty.

Mine acts like it doesn't recognize the cartridge on the parallel port at all. It simply goes into the normal bootup sequence with the SCE logo, etc.

Originally Posted by smf
If you do strip the machine down, can you write down all the text from the chips and the board?

I might strip it down later this week. If I do that, I'll take some photos and write up the text where it doesn't show up clearly enough in the photos. Will that do? btw. What do you need the chip markings for?

[indrema]

Some day ago I've buy a DTL-H1000 on ebay, but after some test I've understood that can't run pal or ntsc/u game. The only disk that can load are ntsc/j original or backupped, is normal or the console was modded? The CD drive work like charm, and all disk run on a modded PS... Were is the problem?
How I can recognize the truth?

TNX a lot :).

[l_oliveira]

Early SCPH-1000 units also only show the PS logo with NTSC-J discs. That behavior is perfectly normal. Later Japanese ROMs simply block booting if the license string or the PS logo data does not match.

Most NTSC and PAL export (non Japanese) ROMs don't care if the license string or logo is absent and boots anyway as long there's a PSX.EXE file or system.cnf file with information about the psx exe file for the title.

Edit:
The SCEI letters on the bottom of the screen comes from the Mechacon (Mechanics Controller) after the disc was authenticated. Since the unit is Japanese, it will be aways SCEI regardless of the disc you put in.

[indrema]

Early SCPH-1000 units also only show the PS logo with NTSC-J discs. That behavior is perfectly normal. Later Japanese ROMs simply block booting if the license string or the PS logo data does not match.

Thanks, so if I understand well my PS (serial over 300k) is more recent than xttl's one, and can't boot occidental disk... For have an universal Playstation need to buy a pal or ntsc/u debug models, good to know.

[l_oliveira]

Thanks, so if I understand well my PS (serial over 300k) is more recent than xttl's one, and can't boot occidental disk... For have an universal Playstation need to buy a pal or ntsc/u debug models, good to know.

You can just "patch" an ISO to Japan before burning. No big deal...
But it keeps you from playing your originals in it... :rolleyes:

[indrema]

You can just "patch" an ISO to Japan before burning. No big deal...

What software can do that?
I've found a green boxed pal debug model DTL-H1202, whit green controllers port and s-video connector, is real or is a modded console? And how much can pay for it?

[l_oliveira]

What software can do that?
I've found a green boxed pal debug model DTL-H1202, whit green controllers port and s-video connector, is real or is a modded console? And how much can pay for it?

I don't think any software exists for that. The times I needed it, I've done it with winhex by hand... :rolleyes:

[smf]

Some day ago I've buy a DTL-H1000 on ebay, but after some test I've understood that can't run pal or ntsc/u game. The only disk that can load are ntsc/j original or backupped, is normal or the console was modded? The CD drive work like charm, and all disk run on a modded PS... Were is the problem?
How I can recognize the truth?

If you open it up you should find the same serial number on a sticker that is on the bottom of the console.

Also if there is a mod chip soldered on then it's not a real DTL.

[Twilight]

I can confirm it. I had DTL-H1000 that runs NTSC/J games only. When I opened the console I saw that the serial numbers aren't same. But I don't think it was modded console.



One guy who worked with early debug units told me that he had special CD-ROM to boot the games from other region. Unfortunately, I can't confirm it.

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