Sega genesis User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Television Hookups
If your television hookup looks like this,
see page 5.
Ifyour television hookup looks like this,
see page 6.
If your television hookup looks like this,
see page 7.
Ifyour television hookup looks like this,
see page 8.
If your television hookup looks like this,
with aVCR attached, see page 9.
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GAME PLAYASSISTANCE
AND INFORMATION
For expert game play assistance or
information on other great Sega
products, call the Sega experts at:
1-415-871-GAME
IF YOU NEED HELP
Kead this manual thoroughly before
connecting your Genesis System. Ifyou
have difficulties, first consult the Trouble-
shooting Chart on page 14. For service, call
the Sega Consumer Service Department at:
1-800-USA-SEGA

Contents
Parts Identification 3
The Sega Genesis Connection 4
Powering Up the System 11
TV Channel Setting 11
Operating the System 12
Stereo Sound 13
Troubleshooting Chart 14
Limited Warranty 15
Parts Identification
sega genesis system
Power S«iuh
Headphone
Volume Control
Stereo
Headphone Jack
Direction*) Button
GENESIS COVTROL PAD
Cartridge Slot
Power-On IndxrJW*
Conirol Port 2
Control Port 1
Auto RF Switch Ho* F type Convener (MO/75 ohm» AC Adaptor
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Matching Transformer (75/300 nhmj

Precautions
When it's no) in use, unplug tlic
AC Adaptor from ihe electrical outlet.
Do not leave the System or any of its:
parts in direct sunlight, in damp areas
or near aheater.
QUse the Genesis AC Adaptor. Using a
different AC Adaptor will damage your
System and void the warranty.
QDo not disassemble the Console or any
of its parts.
The Sega Genesis Connection
Hooking Up the Sega Genesis System Is Simple!
HACK VIEW OF CONSOLE
Extension Compartment
Channel Switch RP Jack
CH 3-CH AVideo lack AC Adnpioi Joek
(RGBOuipui)
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ith aspecialiwd monitor
Service at 1-80MJSA-SEGA.
J The Sega Genesis Sjstem comes equipped with RGB analog output for i
with RGB analog input. For information regarding its use, call Sega Coi
Connections to TV/Monitor and Antenna
There are various types of TV sets and
antenna terminals. For this reason, wc
provide three different types ofconnectors:
AutO KP Switcn BOX Matching '1 ransformer
(75/300 ohm)
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F-i>pc Convener PCfe.
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DThe Auto RF Switch Box
QThe F-type Convener (300/75 ohm)
QThe Matching Transformer
(75/300 ohm)
You won'! need to use all these connectors.
Compare your TV to the illustrations on the
next few pages to decide which procedure is
necessary.

If your TV does not have Video andAudio Inputs, use one of
the following procedures:
TV with single-plug Antenna Cable
(for either Cable TV or VHFAntenna Cable)
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Cable (75 ohm)
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BACK VIEW OF TV SFT
(VHF75 ohm)
Switch Dox Antenna Cable
Ifasingle-plug Antenna Cable is
plugged info your TV (or i/you hare
Cable IV). use the Aulo RF Switch
Box. No other eonnectors are
necessary.
1Unplug the Antenna Cable from
the TV. and plug it into the
Aulo RF Switch Box.
Now. plug the Switch Box
Antenna Cable into the TV.
Finally, plug the Switch Box RF
Cable into the Kh Jack on the
back of the Genesis Console.

TV with F-type Converter
F-iype Convener
(30075 dim)
Switch Bo* RPCabL
Ifan F-type Convener is plugged
into your TV, use ihc Auio RF
Switch Box. No other connectors
are necessary.
l.
2.
3.
Find the F-type Converter that's
connected lo the antenna and
plugged into the TV. Unplug it
from the TV. and plug it into
the Auto RF Switch Box.
Now, plug Ihc Switch Box
Antenna Cubic into ihe TV.
Finally, plug the Switch Box
RF Cable into the RF Jack on
the back ot the Genesis Console.

TV with an Antenna Cable
consisting of aTwin-Lead Antenna wire
Auto KF Switch Box
Switch Box Antenna Cable
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BACK VIEW OFTV SET
(VHP 30t> ohm)
WMatching Transformer (75/300 ohm)
Swiich Box RF Cable
Ifthe Antenna Cable consists ofa
Twin-Lead Antenna win' connected
toyour TV, use the Matching
Transformer, F-type Convener
and Auto RF Switch Box.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Disconnect the Twin-Lead
Antenna wire from the TV,
and connect it to the F-type
Converter.
Plug the F-type Converter into
the Auto RF Swiich Box.
Plug the Switch Box Antenna
Pahle into ihe Matching
Transformer. Connect the
Transformer's Twin-Lead
Antenna wire to the back
of the TV.
Finally, plug the Switch Box
RF Cable into the RF Jack on
ihe back of the Genesis Console.

TV with Cable TV or VHF Antenna Cable
plugged into Matching Transformer
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Cable TV cr VHF
Antenna Cable (75 ohm)
Switch Box RFCable
If Cable TV or a VHF Antenna Cable
is already plugged into aMatching
Transformer on lite hack ofyour TV,
use the Autu RF Switch Box with
the already-present Matching
Transformer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Leave the Twin-Lead Antenna
wireorthe Matching Trans-
former connected to the TV.
Unplug the VHF Antenna
Cable from the other end
of the Transformer.
Plug the VHF Antenna Cable
into the Auto RF Switch Box.
Plug the Switch Box Antenna
Cable into the Matching
Transformer.
Finally, pluji the Switch Box
RF Cable into the RF Jack on
the back of the Genesis Console.

TV with connected Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Switch Box Rp Ciihlc
IfaVideo Cassette Recorder (VCR)
is already connected between the
antenna and the television's VHF
terminals, use ihe Auto RF Swilch
Bo* (and. if necessary. Ihe F-type
Converter and/or the Matching
Transformer).
Disconnect the VCR Cable
from the television's VHF
terminal (or from iis Matching
Transformer). Then, plug this
same cable into the Aulo RF
Swilch Box. (If this cable has a
Twin-l£ad Antenna wire, use
the F-type Converter to make
this connection.)
Plug the Switch Bex TV Cable
into the television's VHF
terminal. (If aTwin-Lead
Antenna wire is required, use
the Matching Transformer to
make this connection.)
Finally, plug the Switch Box
RF Cable into the RF Jack on
the back of the Genesis Console.

Optional Hookup
Composite TV or Monitor with Video and Audio Input Jacks
BACK VIEW OKCONSOI F
BACK VIEW OFTV SET
If your composite TV or monitor
has Video and Audio Input Jacks
(usually on the back of recent
models), you can use the optional
Sega Audio/Video Cable for
inproved graphics and sound. No
other connectors are necessary.
To order the Sega Audio/Video
Cable, use the enclosed Parts Order
Fonn. contact your local retailer, or
call l-800-USA-SEGA.
1
3.
Insert the single-plug end
of (he Audio/Video Cable into
the Audio/Video Cable Jack
on the Genesis Console.
Insert the yellow plug on the
Audio/Video Cubic into the
composite TV or monitor's
Video Input Jack. Insert the
white plug inio the TV or
monitor's Audio Input Jack.
Lastly, select the Audio/Video
Input setting on your composite
TV or monitor.

Powering Up the System
To AC Adaplor Jack
JConnect the AC Adaptor Plug
lo ihe Adaptor Jack on the back
of the Genesis Console.
-I Plug the AC Adaptor into an
electrical outlet.
TV Channel Setting
BACK VIEW OFCONSOLE
nCompaiiinrni
Channel Switch RFJack
CH3-CHJ Video Jack ACAdaptor Jact
(HOBOuipul)
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1Senile Channel Switch
on the hack of Ihe Power Base
lo CH 3.
Se! your TV lo channel 3.
If channel 3is used for broad-
casting, set your TV to channel 4.
Then, switch the Channel Switch
on Ihe Power Base to CH 4.
If your TV has an automatic
fine-tuning conlrol (AFC), turn
it off and manually adjust the
picture. However, if you have
a color TV thai turns black and
white w-hen the AFC is turned
off. leave the AFC on.

Operating the System
SEGA GENESIS SYSTEM
Cartridge (sold separately)
Cartridge Slot
Power-On Indicator
Conrr.il Port 2
Control Pon 1
Directional Button
GENESIS CONTROLPAD
Plug aGenesis Control Pad
inlo Control Port 1on the
Console. For two players, plug
asecond Genesis Control Pud
(optional) into Control Port 2.
Turn the Power Switch off.
Check it by making sure ihe
Power Light is not on.
Insert aCartridge, with the label
lacing forward, inio ihe Cartridge
Slot. Press it FIRMLY inlo the
Slot uniil the Cartridge "locks"
inlo place. (If you turn ihe
Console over, the Cartridge
should remain in place.)
Turn ihe Power Switch on. The
Power Light should come on.
If all connections have been
made properly, the Sega logo
will appear, followed by the
game's Title screen. In some
cases, adcmonstralion game
will then begin (see the game's
Instruction manual\.

Stereo Sound
The Genesis System features stereo sound for extra excitement.
To enjoy thrilling stereo game sound effects and music, just plug standard stereo headphones,
such as those supplied with aportable cassette player, into the Genesis Headphone Jack.
3Adjust the headphone volume to acomfortable level.
_1 Turn the TV volume all the way down when enjoying stereo sound.
QUse only stereo headphones will] the Genesis System. Attempting to use an earphone
(monaural) or similar device might damage it.
_] When you're using the Sega Audio/Video Connector Cable (see page 10). the sound
from your TV will be monaural.
To hook the Genesis System up to your stereo system, insert aMini-Y Adaptor into the
Genesis Headphone Jack. Insert the left and right inputs Into the appropriate input jacks
on your stereo receiver. ALWAYS have the volume conLol turned all the way down when
you first turn on the Genesis System.
Note: Mini-Y Adaptors are available at vour local electronics store or Radio Shack.
Model No. 42-2475 and 42-2481
.
MINI-Y ADAPTOR
To Auk Inpul
Mini Phone Jack

Troubleshooting Chart
The Genesis System
Problem Before requesting repair, check the following items:
No picture on screen. UIs the Cartridge pushed FIRMLY into the Game Slot?
QIs the Genesis Console turned on?
aIs the AC Adaptor plugged in properly?
UIs the TV turned on?
QIs there power to the wall socket?
3Is the channel switch setting on the back of the
Genesis Console the same as the TV channel
being used?
QHave you confused the RF Jack with the Video or
Power-In AdaptorJacks?
.iReview the connections between the Antenna Cable,
Genesis Console, and TV terminals.
Screen flickers
or no color.
QAre the Antenna Cables connected properly?
3Is the TV channel fine adjustment .set properly?
Are ihe TV color controls set properly?
QIs the Genesis Cartridge inserted properly?
No game sound. QIs (he TV volume too low. or off?
JHave the connection cables come loose, or gotten
disconnected?
Picture on TV screen
is unsteady.
JAdjust (he vertical and horizontal hold controls
on the TV.
Fringes appear on TV
during agame. JAdjust the manual fine tuning adjustment controls on the TV.
Fringes appear on TV
during abroadcast.
CJ Is the Antenna Cable connected properly?
QMake sure that yon have turned off the Power Switch
on the Genesis Console.
No Power Light. LI Is there power to the wall socket?
If you continue to have aproblem, use this manual to carefully re-connect the system,
step by step. If [he problem still exists, please call the Sega Consumer Service
Department, loll free, at 1-800-USA-SEGA.

Limited Warranty
Sega of America. In;, warrants to the original
consumer purchaser (hat the Sega (ienesis System
anil nil component pans shall be five from ticfecls
nmaterial and workmanship for a period of 90
da)-* from the dale of purchase. If adefect covered
by this h—ilcd >amoi) occurs during the 90 <<ia>
hearted warranty period. Sega wJI repair or replace
the defective vyMcm or component part- at its
option, free of change.
This limited Warranty doei not apply If the defects
have l«en caused by negligence, accident, unrca-
vonaMe use. modifications, tampering, or any other
canes not related to defective macnihor »nrk-
dap.Addrtwcailv. this warranty than lot be
valid if the venal number of mcGenciisooil has
been altered, defaced or removal in any way.
Please retain jour dated sulci, receipt to easily
establish the dale ol purchase for in- warranty
repair*. To receive warranty service, call the Segj
Consumer Service Dcrunment at:
l-ouD-LSA-SEGA
PLEASE CALL FIRST FOR REPAIR INFOR-
MATION. The cost of returning the system to
Scga's Service Center sliull be paid by the
purchaser.
DO NOT RETURN YOUR SEGA GENESIS
SYSTEM TOTHERETAIL SELLER.
Repairs after Expiration
of Limited Warrant*
If your Seen Genesis System require* repairs after
termination of the 911-day limited warranty period,
you may contact the Si-en Consumer Service
Department at the number listed above. If the tech-
nician k—ableto solve the prnhirrn by phone, he
or she wiH advise yo» of the estimated cost of
repair. If you elect to have the repair done, you
will need to return (he defective merchandise.
In? io.ru prepaid and insured against !*;•; or damage.
10 Scga's Service Center with an enclosed cheek or
money order payable to Scea of America. Inc. for
the amount of the cost evtimaic provided lo you by
die techeictan. If. after inspection, it is determined
that your system cannot be repaired, it wiU be re-
turncdioyouand vour payment «ill be refunded.
Iimitations on Warranty
Any applicable implied warrantic*. including
»arranuev of rnercaajilartiliry and fitness for a
parricubr purpose, arc hereby unwed to 90 days
from the date of purchase and arc subject to the
conditions EM forth herein. In no e«enl shall Sega of
America, Inc. be liable for consequent iul or incidental
damages resulting from Ilie breach of any express or
imrJled warranties.
The provtsiom of thxs limited warranty are valid m
the Lnoed States only. Some stales do not aub*
limitations on how long, an impueil warranty lasts or
exclusion of consequential or incidental damares. so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This limited warranty provides you with Ipeclfic
legal rights. Youmay have other rights which vary
from state to stae.
CorapJiancc with PCC Regulations
ThLs equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and useil properly, lhat is.
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's inHlnic-
liotis. mayCaWM interference to radio and leleviidan
reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply
with the limiiv for aChtu Beornputtng device in
accordance with the specifications mSubpart Jof
Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. However, there nno guunmsce
lhat interference will not occur in aparticular installa-
tion. If thii equipment docv cause interference lo radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
oarnipg the equipment off and on. the met is cntouc-
afed lo try to correct the tnterfervacc by one oi more
of the follow ing measures.
QReorient the receiving antenna.
QMove the Sega Genesis System away from the
JPluf the Sega Genesis System into adifferent
uuuet to that the Sega Geneva System and the
receiver are on different branch curuats.
If necessary, the user lhould comali the dealer or as
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find i\k following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: Hon lo \demf? and Resolir Ra£o-T\'
Interference Probieau. This booklet ts available from
the OS. Goveraneai Priori*- Office, Wii hayun.
DC. 20402. Stock No. fXM-f»0-003J5-4.
Warning 10 owners t>f project Ion television*: Slill
pictures or Images limy cause permanent picliire-
lubc damage or mark the phosphor of the CRT.
\wMd repeated or extended use of video games on
lar-r-scrtrn projection televisions.
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