Probaby because it's late, but i'll ask anyway...

[VinnyT]

I just got a Sega CD II, and have been trying to hook it up to my Genesis model II, but I'm not sure how to connect it. Do I use this mixing cable port? If so, how? What else needs to be hooked up and where to get this going?

Atleast I had an extra power adapter laying around.

[evildragon]

Just plug it in and supply both power, that's it.

[Joe Redifer]

The mixing cable is only for the Genesis 1. Though if you plug one in, it'll probably shut off the Genesis-made sounds so you can actually enjoy Lord of Thunder.

[VinnyT]

Well, I popped in the Genesis to the SegaCD, and supplied both power. It never lights up, as if it doesn't exist.

If I find out i've wasted MORE money on a CD based system, eBay burns to the ground.

[Joe Redifer]

Might be a touchy connection between the Genesis and the CD unit. Try cleaning/adjusting the contacts like you would with a non-working cart.

[VinnyT]

When I get home, I will.

So if the mixing port was for the model 1 only, what do I do with the basic RCA jacks then?

[Zebbe]

Plug it into a stereo, which usually gives better sound than a TV.

[evildragon]

Mixing jack was used because the model 1 Genesis couldn't output it's Cartridge/PSG/YM2612 sound out of the expansion connector. Model 2 Genesis can, so the mixing is done via the expansion connector on the model 2 genesis.

[VinnyT]

Well, I cleaned it, and it's still acting like it doesn't exist. It doesn't even light up when the Genesis is on. Maybe I need to find an official Sega AC adaptor, not this piece from RadioShack.

Also, how does it really turn on anyway, do I just take the cart out of the 32X so it goes straight to the CD, or what?

[Zebbe]

Yes, to boot the CD system you may not have any cartridge inserted (expect for Back Up RAM for save purposes etc.)

[Elusive]

Yes, to boot the CD system you may not have any cartridge inserted (expect for Back Up RAM for save purposes etc.)

Can someone with a RAM cartridge try booting it in a vanilla Mega Drive, with no Mega-CD console attached? I'm interested in what makes it different from a regular cartridge.

[Joe Redifer]

I think you just get a black screen in that scenario.

[evildragon]

yea, black screen, the RAM cart doesn't even connect the "CART ENABLE" pin, so technically the Genesis just does nothing, boots cold.

[AD2101]

Quick obvious question here: Does the Sega CD model 2 take the same AC adaptor as a model 2 genesis or does it use a model 1 genny adaptor like the first sega cd?

[evildragon]

same adapter as first sega cd and genesis.

[VinnyT]

Yeah. I had an extra power adapter from RadioShack (of all places) lay around and plugged it in. It didn't go into the Genesis 2 or the 32X, but it went in the CD. Not that it matters, cause it's not turning on. Maybe I need an official Sega one.

[Joe Redifer]

The Genesis 1 and Sega CD 1 have the same AC adaptors as far as size, but not voltage. 1 outputs 17 watts and the other 35 watts.

[VinnyT]

.....

God dammit. Seriously. Damn him to his own hell.

Wait till my next minuscule pay check, then I get to type in "Sega CD power adapter" in eBay and cry.

[Joe Redifer]

Check your local thrift stores, they sometimes have AC adapters hanging on a wall. It's rare that they sell the system and the adapters together. Zavrri! Or is it Zavvri?

[evildragon]

The Genesis 1 and Sega CD 1 have the same AC adaptors as far as size, but not voltage. 1 outputs 17 watts and the other 35 watts.
Not mine, both my Sega CD 1 and Sega CD 2 powerbricks are literally the same blocks as my Model 1 Genesis.. Amps and voltage.

[evildragon]

(Sorry joe, my reply isn't appearing right now so I can't edit it to add this)..

VinnyT, if you plugged in an adapter with the wrong polarity, there's a chance you either blew the fuse, or killed the unit. The fuse, if you PMed me for that, I can help..

[Joe Redifer]

Not mine, both my Sega CD 1 and Sega CD 2 powerbricks are literally the same blocks as my Model 1 Genesis.. Amps and voltage.
Did you get them new or used?

[evildragon]

Did you get them new or used?
one of my Sega CD 2's that don't work, I did get new.

[Joe Redifer]

You got a brand new never used or opened Sega CD 2 that didn't work?

[evildragon]

No, it died in 98 when I moved to florida, it died in storage from the heat. It worked great before that.

AC power brick on ALL my Sega CD's are: MK-1601

[Joe Redifer]

I wonder why Sega gave me a 35watt one with my brand new model 1. The model 1 I found at a thrift shop also had a 35watt ac adapter.

[evildragon]

Sega did change the spec throught the Genesis history. I don't know why exactly, but they went from 8.5v to 10v.