does this mean something is wrong with the copied cd or something wrong with the mod chip? it is a playstation scph101 model. used clonecd to copy game.

have you gotten any backups to work on it? try different media.. and make sure the back up works.. (try on another ps with a chip) that will tell you if its the chip or the backup

Its probably just a bad copy. Make sure the backup doesnt have mod protection on it or check to see if the chip has any loose wires.

If my memory serves me correctly, the PSX would only go to the screen where it prompts for something (cant remember) or audio. You have two options at the screen, I know the 2nd is to select the audio player.

The PSX generally goes to that screen when it doesnt recognize the disc. For example if you put a blank cd-r in, it will go to that screen. So if your not even getting to the beginning sequences of the disk, its probably a bad backup. Try another backup on your psx and see if that works. If it works, its the game and not the PSX

Just reburn it on different media, and try another backup.