Hey Joe, I didn't expect a reply this soon, went off on a trip and didn't take this new F2 with me (because of this damn shutter display issue) instead I have my old F100 on me at the moment so I can only go through these checks next week.
As far as I can remember the camera's shutter speed knob is lined up properly and yes if I am correct the speeds on the DP-2 were also in sync with it.
I have to have another look at this again when I get home. If I can't fix this, probably I will return it to the seller.
Thanks a lot by the way for these suggestions, can't wait to have another look at the camera.