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Trade: Model 2 Sega CD for Model 1 Sega CD

mr-sardini said:
Here's another question will I be able to hook up a 32x to my system, or do i have to look for a 2nd gen sega cd?
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The A/V connector on the back of both the Model 1 and Model 2 look different but they still output the same thing. The thing is that you would have to specially make the cable so it would work.
 
NeXT said:
The A/V connector on the back of both the Model 1 and Model 2 look different but they still output the same thing. The thing is that you would have to specially make the cable so it would work.
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Yes!

Making cables can be fun. mini-dins are the funnest, you'll love melting the plastic and your fingers. When you finally do get one working you'll look back with fondness (at least after the 3-5 days it will take to heal your fingers) as a job well done!

j/k, cables are easy. Mini-dins are a bit of a pain to work with, though. large din are easy.

Nathan
 
Ok, so I plugged the cd into the sega genesis and connected the power source. How does it turn on? I don't see any buttons. Sorry guys, I always wanted one, now i got one, but can't figure it out.
 
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On the Model 2 at least, turning on the Genesis automatically turns on the Sega CD as well.
Now you might look into if you want to preserve your game saves is the RAM backup cartridge. I'm still looking for one after I put my Sega CD away for a while and lost my Sonic CD save. ;_;
 
NeXT said:
I'm still looking for one after I put my Sega CD away for a while and lost my Sonic CD save. ;_;
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Not a gamer, not a game collector, other disclaimers apply, know nothing about what I have, etc...however,

I do have a backup thinggy of some sort for some sort of Sega stuff. It supposedly backs up carts to 3.25" floppies, or sum'n. I picked it up for a fiver, and if ya want to monkey around with it, pm me for more accurate details, pix, etc. You can have it at my cost + shipping.

--T
 
Terry Yager said:
Not a gamer, not a game collector, other disclaimers apply, know nothing about what I have, etc...however,

I do have a backup thinggy of some sort for some sort of Sega stuff. It supposedly backs up carts to 3.25" floppies, or sum'n. I picked it up for a fiver, and if ya want to monkey around with it, pm me for more accurate details, pix, etc. You can have it at my cost + shipping.

--T
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Oh lol, one of those?
I have one for my SNES and it's wonderful for ripping ROMS to a computer (usually my GRiDCase) and you can also patch up SNES ROMS you can get online, send them via serial to the adapter and play them or save them to a floppy to play later.
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Fun, but borderline on piracy.
No thanks, I'm not interested currently.
 
oh MAN!! Yeah, I was about to be next in line! Too late for this go round, I would have gotten it in a heartbeat!! Had you mentioned it before?? I must have missed it.

Terry Yager said:
Whaddayaknow? Someone did want it.

--T
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If you turn your Genesis on and the CD part stays off, there's a fuse that can be changed by the back power area. It takes some soldering to replace it and a fuse holder. Plus a fuse at a certain rating (can't remember right now, easy spec search though). Make sure the contacts on the Genesis are clean.

Power on works the same on a model 1 as a model 2.

Nathan
 
About that time I was probably wrapping up school, so that was a great time for me to miss out on stuff. Ah well, you never know what you'll find in the wild. I might run across one yet.

>sigh<
 
NeXT said:
On the Model 2 at least, turning on the Genesis automatically turns on the Sega CD as well.
Now you might look into if you want to preserve your game saves is the RAM backup cartridge. I'm still looking for one after I put my Sega CD away for a while and lost my Sonic CD save. ;_;
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Are lights supposed to come on? I don't see any. I don't have to put anything in the cartridge slot, right? I feel pretty inept at the moment. :confused:
 
There is a fuse on the inside that may need changing. Before you do that, check the power supply, see that it's putting out good voltage. The CD uses the same power supply as the Model 1 Genesis (9-12vdc, 1.2A, tip Negative).

There ought to be lights on the front, for sure.

When you finally troubleshoot the thing to work, get the Sonic Retro MegaMix, it's a great Sonic game. Mostly plays like a Genesis title, but it really is a nice piece of work.

Nathan
 
Yeah, I switched power supplies(i have a 3rd party new in box). Still no action, I'll check the fuses. After all, it was in the guys garage for God knows how long.
 
Is it in a YELLOW box?? If so and it's for three different systems, it will NOT work. There's one that is supposed to be for the NES/SNES/Genesis, but it doesn't put out enough voltage at 600mA and iirc the polarity is wrong.

If you can't find an original one (or test out the one you have) use a laptop power supply from the flea market or thrift store.

Target specs: 9-12vdc, 1.2-3.0A, tip negative (I cannot stress this enough) reversing the polarity messes with the on-board power regulators (they're on the cheap-o side) and too little amperage can also have a bad effect on the system over the long haul.
 
The power supply is from RadioShack, I will check the specs of it to make sure it matches your notes. On another note I opened the system.... I am not looking for a traditional fuse am I? Should I change the watch battery in there too? Sorry I took this thread way off topic, I thought this'd be easier, lol.
 
If you can change it, sure, why not. It's been in there doing work for several years, may as well.

Look for a resistor looking thing marked as F1, that will be the fuse. It's not traditional as far as many types of fuses, but it's a fuse. Ought to be near the power supply. iirc, it's mounted vertically, not flat against the board. For testing just use a jumper and a known good power supply, to see if it comes on when you do. Get a new fuse and holder anyway, they have the holder at least at auto zone.

Vintage game, so far as I can tell it's still on topic. And we love to fix stuff, so still on topic.

A pic of my fix (can't see the fuse but you can see where it is):

http://picasaweb.google.com/nathan.dkassandra4/UntitledAlbum#5280171965034997890
 
Ok! Everything is working!!! Thanks for your help. Last question... The power supply I have says "1200mA" as opposed to the "1.2A", that's the same right? Like mL and L?
 
yep, they mean the same thing, and you're good.

Now, go download and burn off that Sonic Retro game, you'll love it!

Glad you got it working, the Sega CD is a great piece of hardware.
 
Couldn't have done it without your help. And did you say download? As in I don't have to spend an eternity compiling a collection by constantly scanning Ebay?
 
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