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I\ Epilepsy Warning
Please read before using this video game system or allowing your children to use it.
Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights
or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have aseizure while watching certain television images or
playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never
had any epileptic seizures.
Certain conditions may induce undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no prior history of
seizures or epilepsy.
If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness)
when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to playing.
We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience
any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorienta-
tion, any involuntary movement or convulsion, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor.
'For Your Health
•Sit agood distance away from the television screen, preferably as far away as the length of the Control Pad
cable allows.
•Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep.
•Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit.
•Rest for at least 10 minutes per hour while playing avideo game.
Contents
3..Warnings and Precautions
5About Your Sega Saturn
6Sega Saturn Peripherals
6The Sega Saturn Unit
8Connecting the Sega Saturn
10 The Video Connection!
12 The Sega Saturn Control Pad
12 Easy Start!
15 Control Screens and Button Functions
19 Backup Functions and System Settings
20 Advanced CD Functions
21 Troubleshooting
22 Sega Saturn Hardware Information
23 Limited Warranty

i—/l\ Warning
Do not expose the Sega Saturn to water, rain or moisture, as this can result in electric shock or fire.
Do not disassemble or alter the Sega Saturn and Sega Saturn peripherals in any way.
No parts inside the unit can be serviced by the user. Misuse of the Sega Saturn in this way may lead to electric shock and
damage to the unit. If you have aproblem, contact your Sega dealer.
The Sega Saturn console operates at 120 volts.
Using incorrect voltage can result in arisk of electric shock, fire or damage to the unit.
Disconnect the power when connecting the Sega Saturn.
Unplug the Power Cord when connecting the Sega Saturn. Also ensure that the television and VCR to which the Sega
Saturn is connected are switched off. If you do not, it may cause electric shock.
Turn off the Sega Saturn when not in use.
Leaving the Sega Saturn with the power on may constitute arisk of fire.
Lightning:
For added protection for the Sega Saturn during alightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
•Object and Liquid Entry:
Never push objects of any kind into the console through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.
•Ventilation:
Slots and openings in the console are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation and to protect the Sega Saturn
from overheating. Do not cover your Sega Saturn during use as heat may build up internally.
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
If achild swallows alithium battery, consult adoctor immediately. Failure to comply with this can result in arisk of
suffocation or poisoning.
•Do not let small children stick their fingers in any openings on the Sega Saturn console.
Misuse of the Sega Saturn in this way may lead to electric shock and damage to the unit.
The following marks appear on the underside of the Sega Saturn unit.
This symbol (the lightning flash with arrow symbol, within an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol (the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
ACAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD -do not open.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -ne pas ouvrir.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
No parts inside the console can be serviced by the user. If you
have aproblem, contact your Sega dealer.
Pour reduire les risques de choc electrique, ne pas retirer le
couvercle. Aucune piece al'interieur de la console ne peut etre
reparee par l'utilisateur. En cas de probleme, contacter le
revendeur Sega.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
•The Sega Saturn is aClass 1Laser Product
The F.D.A. Department of Health and Human Services defines Class 1Lasers as devices which emit radiation
levels "below which biological hazards have not been established."
•Caution—use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Precautions For Use
Be sure to read the accompanying Safeguards Sheet entitled "Important Safety Instructions"
before using your Sega Saturn for the first time.
Disconnect the power when connecting the Sega Saturn.
Unplug the Power Cord when connecting the Sega Saturn. Also ensure that the television and VCR to which the Sega Saturn is
connected are switched off. If you do not, it may cause electric shock.
Turn off the Sega Saturn when not in use.
If the Sega Saturn is left on for extended periods of time, heat buildup causes risk of fire and deterioration of components.
Lightning:
For added protection for the Sega Saturn during alightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Object and Liquid Entry:
Never push objects of any kind into the Sega Saturn through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.
Ventilation:
Slots and openings in the Sega Saturn are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation and to protect the Sega Saturn from
overheating. Do not cover your Sega Saturn during use as heat may build up internally.
Damage Requiring Service:
Unplug the Sega Saturn from the wall socket and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions.
(a) If the Power Cord or plug is damaged;
(b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the Sega Saturn;
(c) If the Sega Saturn has been exposed to rain or water;
(d) If the Sega Saturn does not operate normally despite following the operating instructions; Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
(e) If the Sega Saturn has been dropped or damaged in any way;
(f) If the Sega Saturn exhibits achange in performance -this indicates aneed for service.
Location
•Avoid the following conditions during use or storage: high temperatures, such as direct sunlight or near aheater; extreme cold;
steam vapour, such as near akitchen stove; dust; areas where the machine may be splashed with water; humidity; slanted,
unstable or vibrating surfaces.
Condensation may accumulate on the surface of the unit if it is subjected to sudden changes in temperature. In this case, allow
the unit to rest for about one hour before use.
Console
•Do not drop the Sega Saturn or any other parts or subject them to shock.
•When cleaning the Sega Saturn, do not use benzene, thinner or any other strong chemicals. Use amoist cloth for cleaning.
•Do not use any software peripheral equipment that was not specifically designed for the Sega Saturn. Look for the Sega Seal of
Quality.
•Do not disconnect the Control Pad or any other peripheral during gameplay as it may result in malfunction.
•Do not let the terminals get dirty, as it can damage the Sega Saturn. If they do get dirty, wipe with asoft, dry cloth.
CD Drive
Do not open the CD door when aCD is playing.
Do not use excessive force when opening the CD door.
Do not touch the lens inside the CD door. If the lens is dirty, wipe it with asoft, dry cloth.
Always close the CD door to avoid accumulation of dust.
Make sure there is no CD in the CD drive when moving the Sega Saturn Sega Saturn.
Power Cord and Supply
Do not forcibly bend or pull the Power Cord.
Do not place heavy objects on the Power Cord.
Hold the Power Cord by the plug when disconnecting.
Do not allow the plug or terminals to come into contact with metallic objects or water.
Use only the Power Cord supplied with the Sega Saturn.
Never use the Power Cord with any other products as it can cause damage.
Never touch the plug with wet hands as it may result in electric shock.
Lithium Battery
Make certain the positive side of the lithium battery is facing upward.
Do not disassemble, heat, charge or ignite the battery.
When the battery is low, replace it as soon as possible. Arun-down battery adversely affects the performance of the Sega
Saturn.
Wipe the surface of the lithium battery before use.

FCC Warning
This product generates and uses radio-frequency energy. Interference to radio and TV reception may be caused if not used
according to these instructions. The Sega Saturn complies with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the Sega Saturn and receiver.
•Connect the Sega Saturn into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance may void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. Please check with the manufacturer prior to effecting any changes or
modifications to the Sega Saturn. Please also note that the Sega Saturn Power Cord, which is included, is made of shielded
wire. If cable other than that supplied with the Sega Saturn is used, there is apossibility of violating FCC emission limits.
Such change or modification of the Sega Saturn is prohibited. Use only the included shielded Sega Saturn Power Cord when
setting up and using the Sega Saturn system. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Note to Owners of Projection Televisions
Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture-tube damage or mark the phosphor of the CRT. Avoid repeated
or extended use of video games on large-screen projection televisions. Consult your owner's manual before playing
video games on your projection television.
Gameplay Assistance and Information
For expert help on gameplay and other assistance, call the Sega experts at:
1-900-200-SEGA.
Learn SEGA game secrets
from the masters. Call Now.
U.S.: 1-900-200-SEGA $.85/min (recorded), $1.05/min
(live) Must be 18 or have parental permission.
TDD Phone required. Sega of America
Canada: 1-900-451-5252 US $1.25/min (recorded/live)
For exciting information on upcoming Sega Saturn products, please call 1-800-SEE-SATURN (1-800-733-7288) or
e-mail Sega at [email protected] If you're on the World Wide Web, check us out at http://www.segaoa.com
and on CompuServe we're at GO SEGA. See you there!
Note: The Sega Saturn is for personal use only, not for commercial use. This Sega Saturn is only for use with
NTSC televisions purchased in North and South America (excluding Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay), and
will not operate with other televisions.

About Your Sega Saturn
Sega Saturn is the most powerful home gaming system ever built, and takes you beyond the limits of conventional
gaming. Sega Saturn brings home the most realistic sports and arcade gameplay and 3D worlds. Its multifunctional
abilities allow you to enjoy afull multimedia entertainment experience.
Your Sega Saturn package should contain the following components:
Manual of instructions (this booklet)
Safeguards sheet
Sega Saturn unit
Sega Saturn Control Pad
Sega Saturn Stereo A/V Cable
Sega Saturn Power Cord
Sega Saturn sticker
Warranty card
Lithium battery CR2032
(inserted, with insulation sheet)
About The Lithium Battery
The lithium battery (type CR2032) powers the internal backup memory and clock. Change the battery about once a
year. Before replacing the battery, switch off the power to the Sega Saturn unit and unplug the Power Cord. Wipe the
upper surface of the battery with adry cloth before installing.
Replacing the Battery
(A) Remove the Battery Cover.
(B) Remove the battery.
(C) Insert anew battery, keeping the positive side upwards, and close the Battery Cover.
Notes
If you start agame with no battery installed or if the battery power is too low, you can not save game data.
When you remove the lithium battery, all saved data is erased. To keep data while replacing the lithium battery,
purchase aSega Saturn Backup RAM Cartridge.
You can use an array of software on your Sega Saturn:
•Sega Saturn game CDs
•Audio CDs
•CD+G (audio with graphics) discs
•CD+EQ (audio with extended graphics) disks
•8-centimeter audio CD singles
Note: You cannot use Genesis, Sega CD or Genesis 32X games or their peripheral equipment with your Sega Saturn.

Sega Saturn Peripherals
This is just asample of the exciting Sega Saturn peripherals available now at your Sega dealer. And there's more on
the way!
Control Pad
#80116
6Player Adaptor
#80102 Mouse
(Coming Soon}
Arcade Racer
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S-Video Cable
(Coming Soon) Backup RAM Cartridqe
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Note: To purchase aSega Saturn RF Unit or any Sega Saturn peripheral, please call
1-800-SEE-SATCIRN, or visit your local retailer.
The Sega Saturn Unit
Front View
1. Press the OPEN button to open the CD door.
2. Insert aCD in the unit and close the CD Door.
3. The Cartridge Slot is used to insert accessories, such as
the Backup RAM Cartridge.
4. Plug in aSega Saturn Control Pad or other Sega Saturn
peripherals in Control Port 1.
5. Use Control Port 2to connect aControl Pad or other
peripherals for multi-player games.
6. Press the POWER button to switch the power on and off.
7. The Power Light lights up when power is on.
8. Press the RESET button to restart agame.

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1. The lithium battery powers the Sega Saturn backup memory.
2. Remove the battery cover in order to remove/replace the lithium battery or
insert the Video CD Adaptor (sold separately).
3. Interface with your Sega Saturn by using future Sega technologies through the
Communications Jack!
4. Plug the Stereo A/V Cable (included) into the A/V OUT Plug.
5. Plug the Power Cord (included) into the Power Plug.
Connecting the Sega Saturn
Make sure that your Sega Saturn is turned off and unplugged from the electric socket before connecting any
power cables.
Remove the battery cover and pull out the plastic insulation sheet protecting the lithium battery. If you do not, you
won't be able to use the Sega Saturn's internal memory.
Connect the AV cables according to the type of TV or TV/VCR set-up you have in your home (see The Video
Connection! page 9).
Connect the Sega Saturn Control Pad to Control Port 1on the Sega Saturn.
Attach the Power Cord directly to the AC power source. Do not plug it into the Sega Saturn until the power source
is firmly connected.
See Easy Start! (page 13) on how to start using the Sega Saturn right away!

The Video Connection!
Connecting to aTV or VCR with A/V Input
If your TV or VCR has audio/video input jacks, use the supplied Stereo A/V Cable to connect your Sega Saturn. If the
TV only has monaural sound, connect only the white audio jack and the yellow video jack.
DIN Plug
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Sega Saturn Stereo A/V Cable
Video Jack
Audio Jack (left)
Audio Jack (right)
1. Connect the DIN plug to the A/V OUT jack on the back of the Sega Saturn unit, making sure that the arrow on the
DIN plug faces upward.
2. Connect the yellow (video) jack into the Video Input jack of your TV or VCR.
3. Connect the audio jacks of the A/V Cable to your TV or VCR (the white jack into the left audio input and the red
jack into the right audio input) as shown in the diagram above.
4. Switch to the A/V input* setting on your TV or VCR when using the Sega Saturn.
*Names for the A/V input setting vary with TV and VCR makers, for example Input, Video, Line In, Mode,
Aux Channel 91, 92, 99 and 00. Consult your TV or VCR manual for more information on settings.
Connecting to TVs Without Audio/Video Jacks
TV or VCR with Single-plug Antenna Cable (for Cable TV or VHF Antenna)
If your TV or VCR uses asingle-plug antenna or Cable TV cable, you need an RF Unit (MK 80106, sold separately).
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Connect the Cable TV/VHF Antenna cable (or VCR's RF Out plug) into the ANT IN port of the RF Unit.
2. Plug the RF Unit's antenna cable into the TV VHF input jack. If atwin-lead antenna wire is required, you'll need a
matching transformer to make this connection (see page 10).
3. Plug the RF cable into the A/V OUT jack on the back of the Sega Saturn.
Notes
•If your VCR has audio and video jacks, connect the jacks as described in "Connecting to aTV or VCR
with A/V Input."
•See page 6for instructions on ordering Sega Saturn RF Units.

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If your TV uses an F-type converter, you need an RF Gnit (MK 80106, sold separately).
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1. Locate the F-type converter, unplug it from the TV, and connect it to the ANT IN port of the RF Gnit.
2. Plug the RF Unit antenna cable into the TV VHF input jack as shown in the diagram above.
3. Plug the RF cable into the A/V OUT jack on the back of the Sega Saturn.
TV with an Antenna Cable and Twin-Lead Antenna Wire
If your TV uses atwin-lead antenna wire, you'll need amatching transformer and an F-type converter (both available
from electronics stores) and an RF Unit (MK 80106, sold separately).
Twin-Lead Antenna wire
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1. Disconnect the twin-lead antenna wire from the TV, and connect it to the F-type converter.
2. Plug the F-type converter into the ANT IN port of the RF Unit.
3. Plug the RF Unit's antenna cable into the matching transformer, and connect the transformer's twin-lead antenna
wire to the TV VHF input as shown in the diagram above.
4. Plug the RF cable into the A/V OUT jack on the back of the Sega Saturn.
Note: See page 6for instructions on ordering Sega Saturn RF Units.

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TV with Cable TV or VHF Antenna Cable and Matching Transformer
If acable TV or aVHF antenna cable is already plugged into amatching transformer, you need an RF Unit (MK 80106,
sold separately).
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1. Leave the twin-lead antenna wire of the matching transformer connected to the TV. Unplug the VHF antenna cable
from the other end of the transformer.
2. Plug the VHF antenna cable into the ANT IN port of the RF Unit.
3. Plug the RF Unit antenna cable into the matching transformer.
4. Plug the RF cable into the A/V OUT jack on the back of the Sega Saturn.
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2. Set your TV to channel 3.
3. If channel 3is used for TV viewing, set your TV to channel 4. Then set the channel switch on the RF unit to CH 4.
Note: If your TV has an automatic fine-tuning control (AFC), turn it off and manually adjust the picture. However, if
you have acolor TV that turns black and white when the AFC is turned off, leave the AFC on.

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The Sega Saturn Control Pao
The Sega Saturn Control Pad controls gameplay when using Sega Saturn game CDs, and controls other functions
when playing audio CDs.
Button Controls
1. Connect the Controller to Control Port 1or 2on the Sega Saturn unit.
2. The Left Shift Button (Button L) skips and searches backward through audio CD tracks.
3. The Right Shift Button (Button R) skips and searches forward through audio CD tracks.
4. The Directional Pad (D-Pad) moves the cursor up, down, left and right on screen.
5. The Start Button (Start) starts/pauses games (or audio playback).
6. Buttons Aand Cmake selections, and Button Bcancels selections.
7. Button Xcycles through audio playback repeat options. Button Ystops audio playback. Button Zpauses and
resumes audio playback.
Notes
•Remember to turn the power to the Sega Saturn off before connecting the Control Pad, otherwise the Control Pad
may not respond.
•Plug the Control Pad into Control Port 1
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•For two-player games, asecond Control Pad (sold separately) is required.
•For information on the button functions for agame, check the game's instruction manual.

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Connecting the Control Pad
When using one Sega Saturn Control Pad, plug it
into Control Port 1.If you are using asecond Control
Pad (MK 80116, MK 80100, sold separately), plug it
into Control Port 2. Always plug in the Control Pads
before switching on the power to the Sega Saturn
unit, otherwise the Control Pad(s) may not respond.
Initial Settings
When you switch on the Sega Saturn for the first time, or after you change the lithium battery, the Set Language screen
appears, followed by the Set Clock screen.
Set Language
You can choose to view Sega Saturn screen messages in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Japanese .Press
the D-Pad to highlight alanguage and press Button Aor Cto select. The Set Clock screen appears next.
Set Clock
Press the D-Pad left or right to move between DATE and TIME, and press up or down to change the numbers. When
you're finished, Select EXIT and press Button Aor Cto input the new settings. The next screen that appears is the
Audio CD Control screen.

Playing Sega Saturn CD Games
Starting aSession
1. Press the OPEN button on the Sega Saturn unit to open the CD door.
2. Insert the CD (label up!), shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn.
3. Press Start to start the game.
4. If you want to return to the game's Title screen during play, press Buttons
A, Band Cand START simultaneously, or press the RESET button.
Ending aSession
1. Press the RESET button while holding down Button A.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD door and take out the CD.
Note: Before you remove the CD, check that the CD Control screen appears (which means the CD has stopped
spinning and is safe to remove from the Sega Saturn).
3. Switch off the POWER button on the Sega Saturn unit.
Playing Audio CDs
Your Sega Saturn can play various types of audio CDs including CD+Q, CD+EG and audio tracks on CD-ROMs
intended for other platforms. (For more on Audio CDs, see page 20.)
Starting aSession
1. Insert the CD (label up!), Shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn. In afew seconds, the Audio CD Control
screen appears.
2. Press START or Button Z, or highlight Play/Pause on screen and press Button Aor Cto start the CD.
Ending aSession
1. Highlight Stop on the Audio CD Control screen and press Button Aor C, or if the Audio CD Control screen is not
displayed, press the RESET button.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD door and take out the CD.
Note: Before you remove the CD, wait afew moments to make sure the CD has stopped spinning and is safe to
remove from the Sega Saturn.
3. Switch off the POWER button on the Sega Saturn unit.

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Control Screens and Button Functions
The Audio CD Control screen is the main control panel for audio CDs and CD+G discs. Error messages and other
information are displayed here, as well as various control functions.
The Audio CD Control Screen
Track Number/Time Recorder
Control Buttons (Basic
Controls displayed)
Controls in Use/Error Messages
Button Label
The way to access the Audio CD Control screen depends on the type of disc inserted.
When aCD other than aSega Saturn CD is inserted:
If the power is off, press the POWER button; if the power is on, press the RESET button.
When aSega Saturn CD is inserted:
If the power is off, press the POWER button while holding down Button A; if the power is on, press the RESET button
while holding 'down Button A.
Basic Controls
Multi-Button
For Sega Saturn Game CDs, select this to start the game. For CD+G and CD+EG discs, press to open
the Set CD+G Channel window.
Set CD+G Channel Window Currently Selected Channel
The channel function allows you to program up to 16 channels per disc.
1. Highlight the Multi-Button and press Button Aor Cto open the Set CD+G Channel.
2. Press the D-Pad to highlight achannel, and press Button Aor Cto select. Press Button Bto reset the channels to
the default.
3. When you're finished press Start to return to the Audio CD Control screen.

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System Settings Button
Press to see the System Settings screen (see page 20). You can also use the System Settings Button to
access the Memory Manager screen (see page 19).
Hide Controls Button
This hides the Audio CD Control screen, and displays the screen saver. When using aCD+Q disc, the
disc's graphics are displayed. To return to the Audio CD Control screen, press Button A, Bor Cor the
D-Pad.
Play/Pause Button
Press to play, press to pause. When paused, press to resume play.
Stop Button
Press to stop playback.
Skip Forward Button
Press to skip atrack. Press and hold to search through the current track.
Skip Backward Button
Press to jump back atrack. Press and hold to scan backward through the current track.
Repeat Button
Choose from 1(repeat one track), All (repeat all tracks) and Off (to cancel the Repeat function) Press
Button Aor Cto select your choice.
Change Controls Button
This switches from Basic Controls to Advanced Controls.

Advanced Controls
Use the Advanced Controls to make various adjustments to your audio CD listening environment.
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Program Sequence
Program acustomized play list! Use the D-Pad to select atrack from the upper list and press Button A
or Cto place the track in the lower list. Select the next track the same way. To delete selections (one
by one), press Button B. When done, press Start. Press Button Zto start/pause program play.
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Upper list shows tracks available on the disc.
Lower list shows tracks selected for playback.
Shuffle Tracks
This function arranges the audio tracks at random. Press Shuffle Tracks again to resume normal play
order. (Shuffle Tracks cancels other programmed sets.)
Repeat A-B
This repeats a section of atrack. Press once to determine the starting point and again to fix the end
point. Press Repeat A-B again to return to normal play. (Repeat A-B cannot be used with Scan Intros.)
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Scan Intros
Listen to the first 10 seconds from each track in the play list in order. To return to normal play, press
Scan Intros again. (This function cannot be used with Repeat A-B.)
Adjust Surround
This simulates athree-dimensional audio effect. Use the D-Pad to increase or decrease the effect. Press
Button Bto reset to the default level. (Adjust Surround cannot be used with Adjust Pitch or Mute
Vocals.) When done, press START to exit.
Note: Setting the Adjust Surround level too high may cause distortion in certain types of music. This is
not afault with your system. Set to amore suitable level.
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Adjust Pitch
Set the pitch of audio playback tracks or mute vocals. Press the D-Pad left or right to adjust the pitch
option. In the Pitch option, press the D-Pad left or right to raise or lower the pitch. Press Button Aor Cto
mute the vocals, and press Button Bto reset to the default (restoring the vocals). Adjust Pitch cannot
be used with Adjust Surround. Press START to exit.
Raise Pitch
Note: Mute Vocals suppresses the central portion of the audio signal. For stereo recordings, atrace of the vocals will
remain. Mute Vocals is not effective on mono recordings, and may not be effective for such genres as classical music,
duets, choral music, various forms of ethnic music and recordings with such effects as echo.
Clear AH Settings
Resets all Audio CD Control Panel settings to default. Press Button Aor Cto clear settings.
Change Screen
Select the time display format of your choice.
TRACK TIME ELAPSED tells you how much time has elapsed in the current track.
TOTAL TIME ELAPSED tells you how much time has elapsed since the play list started.
TRACK TIME REMAINING is the time left in the current track.
TOTAL TIME REMAINING is time left until the end of the play list.
Change Controls Button
This switches from Advanced Controls to Basic Controls.

Backup Functions and System Settings
The Memory Manager Screen
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Many games have abackup option which allows you to save game
data to continue later. Consult the game manual on how to save
games. The Sega Saturn also has an auto-save system backup
memory that saves some data automatically. However, this only
works if alithium battery is inserted in the unit (see page 5).
If the system power is off, press the POWER button while holding
down Buttons Land R. If the power is on, press the RESET button
while holding down Buttons Land R. In either case, the Systems
Settings screen appears. Highlight Manage Memory and press Button
Aor Cto open the Memory Manager screen.
Initializing
When you first use the Sega Saturn, the system backup memory initializes automatically. However, you can re-initialize
at any time by clearing all data in the system backup memory.
1. Open the Memory Manager as described above.
2. Select CLEAR in the System Memory box and press Button Aor C. When the Confirmation window appears,
select YES and press Button Aor Cto erase the internal memory, or select NO to cancel.
Note: If the message NOT CLEARED! appears, there is aproblem with your system backup memory. Consult your
Sega dealer or call 1-800-SEE-SATCIRN for further assistance.
Erasing Data
Select item to rer
"System Memory
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Memory availabk
1. Open the Memory Manager screen.
2. Select REMOVE ITEM and press Button Aor Cto open the Delete
screen.
3. Highlight the file you wish to delete and press Button Aor C. The
item's name and information appears at the top of the screen,
along with aYES and NO confirmation. Select YES and press
Button Aor Cto erase the item, or NO to cancel the erasure.
4. When you're done, press Button Bto return to the Memory
Manager screen.
Note: If the message NOT REMOVED! appears, there is afault with your system backup memory. Consult your Sega
dealer or call 1-800-SEE-SATCIRN for further assistance.
When you are finished initializing or erasing, select Exit at the Memory Manager screen and press Button Aor Cto
return to the System Settings screen.
Caution
Do not switch off the power while initializing or deleting, or you may damage the data in your system backup memory
and need to re-initialize. The RESET button is disabled during these operations.

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System Settings
You can change the time, date, memory and language settings on your Sega Saturn at any time in the System Settings
screen. To access these options, highlight System Settings in the Audio CD screen, and press Button Aor C. Highlight
an option and press Button Aor Cto access.
Select Clock to change the clock settings (see page 13).
Select Memory Manager to delete or copy data (see page 19).
Select Language to change the displayed language (see page 13).
Select Other Settings to change the following options:
jJther Settings ~
Button Labels
•Enable Disable
Audio
•Stereo Mono
Sound Effects
•Enable Disable
Button Labels
Choose whether or not to display button information on the Audio
CD Control screen.
Audio Output:
Choose to have stereo or mono audio output when playing CDs and
CD+Q and CD+EG discs. (If you are using aSega RF Unit, output
will be mono regardless of setting.)
Sound Effects:
Choose to have sound effects on or off in the Audio CD Control
screen.
Advanced CD Functions
Your Sega Saturn can play various types of audio CDs. Although you cannot run applications on CD-ROMs intended
for other platforms, you can play audio tracks from these discs.
Playing Standard Audio CDs
1. Insert the CD (label up!), shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn. In afew seconds, the Audio CD Control
screen appears.
2. Press Start or Button Z, or highlight Play/Pause on screen and press Button Aor Cto play the CD.
3. Select HIDE CONTROLS and press Button Aor Cto hide the Audio CD panel and display the Sega Saturn screen
saver. (Press Button A, B, or Cor the D-Pad at any time to access the Audio CD panel).
Playing Sega Saturn CDs
You can listen to your Sega Saturn CD game sound tracks. If the power is off, press the POWER button while holding
down Button A. If the power is on, press the RESET button while holding down Button A.
Playing CD+Q ai iscs
ACD+G is amusic and graphics CD, and CD+EG is the next generation of CD, featuring extended graphics with up to
256 colors! Both types of discs can be played on Sega Saturn.
1. Insert the CD (label up!), shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn. In afew seconds, the Audio CD Control
screen appears.
2. Press Start or Button Z, or select Play/Pause on screen and press Button Aor C. In afew seconds, the track
number and time appear, and music and graphics begin.
3. Select HIDE CONTROLS and press Button Aor Cto hide the Audio CD panel and display the Sega Saturn screen
saver. (Press Button A, B, or Cor the D-Pad at any time to access the Audio CD panel).