Sega SEGA-CD User manual

CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Unpacking Your SEGA-CD 3
Connecting Your System 4
The SEGA-CD/Stctco Sound Connection 6
Headphone* and Mini Speakers 6
Securing the Headphone or Mini Speakers Coble 7
Home Stereo Systems and Portable Cassette Flayers 7
Connecting oStereo TV 6
Operating nSe SEGA-CD 9
Using the Control Pod 9
Operating Wilhout Video (Quick Buttons| 10
Reading the Indicator LEDs 1
I
Starting Up (or the First Time 1
1
Starling Up with aDisc in the Drive 12
Playing Compact Discs 1
2
Audio CDs 12
Audio Plus Graphics Discs |CD*Gs) 13
Video Game CD ROMs 13
Saving Your Gomes 14
Ending aSession 14
Using hSe SEGA CD Features 14
The Control Pond 14
Control Panel Display 14
Control Panel Buttons 15
Ihe Program Menu 16
The Option Menu 19
ImportonIInformation about SEGA-CD Memory 19
Maintaining Your SEGA CD 20
Troubleshooting 20
SEGA CD Hardware Information 21
Note: TKc SEGA CD is fa* home use only, and not for commercial use.
The SEGA CD is lor use in North America |NTSC standard) only.

GAME PLAY ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION
For expert gome ploy ossislonceor information on other great Sega products, call the Sega experts of. 1*4 15-591 -PLAY
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you have problem* operating your SEGA-CD, firsi check the Troubleshooting section on page 20 l( the proUem persists, or if you can't rewlve it. coll ihe
Sega Consumer Service Deportment ol 1-8MMJSA-SEGA
EPILEPSY WARNING
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEGA VIDEO GAME SYSTEM,
Avery small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or Hashing lighls Exposure lo certain patterns
or backgrounds on otelevision screen or while playing video gomes may induce on epileptic seizure in ihcsc individuals. Certain conditions may induce
undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition,
consult your physician prior te pkrying. if you experience any of the following symptoms while playing avideo game —dizziness, ottered vision, eye or
muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions —IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consul! your physician
before resuming play.
WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS
Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture-tube damage or mark ihe phosphor of the CRT. Avoid repcoted or extended use of CD based video
display* on targe-screen projection televisions. Consult your owner's manual before ploying video gomes on your projection television.

INTRODUCTION
The S€GA CD is acomplete system that lets you enjoy outstanding audio, video and games on compact disc. It connects to your Sega Genesis'" >o ploy
sharp, clean sound and brilliant graphics with up 1o 6A colors from opolcttc ol 512 colors on your TV, You can even enjoy rich stereo sound by adding
headphones, aportable cassette ployer or steeo speakers
Take advantage ol the SEGA CD's wide range or features For example, you con chow which tracks you II play. Set repeal marks to replay favorite sections
again and again. Shuffle the tracks, program their order and set pauses so you gel exactly what you want
The SEGA CD lets you save CO gomes from any software with oSave feature Laier, you can pid up your current game right where you left off. The best
port of your SEGA CD is thai you can still ploy all your Sega Genesis cartridges while building an exciting l.lxory of all new multimedia CD games!
Hooking up your SEGA CD lakes only ofew minutes
Then use your Genesis control pad to operate the system,
ond ge* ready for hours and hours of fantastic compact
disc entertainment.
The SEGA CD is compatible with these disc types:
Audio Music (CD)
Audio + Graphics (CD+GJ
Games (CD-Rom)

UNPACKING YOUR SEGA-CD
Use the checklist Id moke sure you've received all the components o( your SEGA-CD system. If anything is mining, please coll the Sega Consume* Service
Department at 1-800-USA-SEGA
Unpacking Checklist
•SEGA CD console •Sega Classics" Arcodc Collection
•Sled joining plolc ood screw •Audio Music CO Sampler
•Small connector plore •Audio *Graphics CD*G Sampler
•AC adapter •Sherlock Holmes, Consulting De*©ctive
•Sound mixing coble •Consumer Reply cord
•SiCA CD/nsmvetion Manual1|lhis book)
Before hooking up your SEGA-CD, look at the console to became familiar with its parts
Oiw Troy for 6cm
or IJem Dim*
SEGA-CD from View
AC Acoptrr Jock
Audio Uac Oirf locks for
5lpfCO So^rxJ Co -inertton
to 0*»w Component*
•M»ing lock loc
Steco Sound towttcfari
SEGA-CD Back View
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Cord CcttK
SEGA-CD Left Side View
Mease read rhe serup instructions in this manual dxxoughly before installing your system. Then read the operating instructions for information on using oil ol the
features oi the SEGA-CD Fill out ond return me Consumer Reply card that came with your system to ensure warranty coverage. Then keep this manual on hand
(or reference on SEGA-CD operation and troubleshooting.

CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM
Make sure your Genesis syitem is set up and operating properly before
connecting your SEGA CD, (Please see your Sega Gemsfr /nifrudw Alarwaf
lor detail*) Then follow these steps to connect your SEGACD to your
GonCMS
1-Unplug the Gencys from its AC adopter
2. Locole the expansion sloi
pond on the nghl side
ol the Genesis Remove
the panel by pressing in
on rhe bottom and
IcAir^theponcloffoltHe
console Remove the red
plastic cover from the
expansion slot connector
(ignore the labeled
message *Do Not
Remove*).
Note: Store me black
panel and red cover in
your Genesis packing
DO* afekeeping.
3- Attach the small connector
plate io the bottom ol the
Genesis. The plate hooks
into position over the
vents
Attaching the Small Connector Plate SEGA-CD/Genesis Setup

4, Potion the slccl joining plotc on the bottom ol ihe Gemsis (ond over the smoll connector
plotc} Use omediuni'Size Phillips-head screwdriver to ottrxh It in plrxc with the screw.
The joining plotc onchors the Genesis neatly to (he SEGA CD ond ossisis the connectors to
til property into the connector terminal
Note: It is vital to install the s*ed joining plale, which provides on Rf shield between the
Genesis and the SEGA-CD.
5* Slide me Genesis sideways, from leh to right, into ploce on top ol rhe 5EGA-CD.
Moltc sure the connector in the Genesis expansion slot (its snugry into the connector
terminal on me SEGA-CD.
6. Moke sure me Genesis power switch is turned off Then plug in its AC adopter.
Note: Always lift rhe Genesis ond the SEGA-CD together by holding onto the side* of the
SEGA-CD.
7, Plug the SEGA CD's AC adapter coble into its jock on the bock of the SEGA CDconsole.
Ti>en plug the adopter directly into an electrical outlet. (Do not use on extension crxd )
Note: Do not switch rhe AC adopters. Use the Genesis AC adopter only with the
Genesis, and the SEGA<D AC adopter onh/ with the SEGA CD

THE SEGA-CD/STEREO SOUND CONNECTION
Attaching the SEGA-CD to astereo system will dramatically increase the sound quality ol audio discs and CD-ROM gomes. Hw
pcfla.-r.once at Genesis ca-hidge gomes. This section shows you how to odd s»e.eo sound to enrich you. enjoyment of your SEGA-CD system
Halso enhance the sound
$*™Hc<idphonc) Volume Control Swikh
Jack
Connecting Headphones
HEADPHONES
AND MINI
SPEAKERS
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Volume Conrrol
jock
Connecting Mini Speakers
1.Mug stereo headphones or mini speakers with internol amplifiers into the Stereo Headphone jack on the front of the Genesis.
.When using headphones, odjust the volume wHh the volume control switch on the top of the Genesis Normal volume is about 7or 8. Be sure to use
only stereo hcodplwnes. Using an earphone (monaurall or ony similor device may domogc it
.When using mini speakers, please see their instruction manual for details on their operation. Ihe volume control switch on top of the Genesis may
control their volume.

SECURING THE HEADPHONE
OR MINI SPEAKERS CABLE
Securing the coble (rom the hoodphones or mini speakers keeps
it oul ol the way when opening ond closing mc SEGA-CD's d<sc
hay Follow rheie steps:
1. Slide open me SEGA-CD's headphone cord eolch by
pushing it *oword the bock ci me console.
2. Place the caWc into ihc catch opening, pushing it bock
between the catch and me side of ihe consote
3. Slide me catch closed by pushing it lowoid the front
of the console.
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Headphone
Cord CoKh
*KcodpKooe or
Mini Socolter Cohk
HOME STEREO SYSTEMS AND
PORTABLE CASSETTE PLAYERS
I . Connect the leh and righl plugs on one end ol astandard
2-pin "RCA" coble to the two Audio "Line Our jocks on me
bock oltho SEGA<D.
Note: You can buy standard 2-pin *RCA" cables at
electronics stores such as Radio Shock,
2* Connect the left and right plugs on the other end o" tr-
ouble fc> the left and right Audio ''Line In" jacks on your
stereo receiver or cassette player
3- Connect one end ol hSe sound mixing coble that come with
your S£GA<D to the Mixing jock on the back o( the SEGA-CD.
Mi**g Coble from
SfGACDloOnrm Siordord 2Pin RCA Cable hm SEOACOh>R«w
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—
4. Connect the other end ol me sound mixing coble lo the Stereo Headphone jack on the front ol me Genesis. Place the coble through the cable catch (a
shown on this page) Adjust the volume with me volume control switch on the top ot the Genesis Normal volume is about 7or 8.

CONNECTING
ASTEREO TV •Mixing Coble from •SSGA Audio/Video Coble
1SEGA-CD to Genesis from Genesis to TV
i
Standard 2-Pin RCA Coble from
SEGA-CD to Receiver
1.Connect the single-plug end of H»e Sego audio/video coble to me Audio/Video jock on the bock of your Genesis.
Note: You con order lhe Sego audio/video coble by colling 1-800-USA-SEGA.
2. Only connect me yellow (video) plug on the two-plug end of the SEGA Audio/Video Coble to the Video Inpui jock on you. Hereo TV.
let the while (audio) plug hong loose.
3. Connect the left ond right plugs on one end of ostondard 2-pin "RCA" coble to the two Audio 'line OuT jocks on the back ol the SEGA-CD.
Note: You con buy standard 2-pin "RCA" cables at electronics stores such as Rod.o Shock.
4. Connect the left ond right plugs on the other end of the coble to the left ond right Audio "line In" jocks on you. itereo TV.
5. Conned one end of the sound mixing cable that come with you. SEGA-CD to lhe Mixing jock on the bock of the SEGA-CD.
6. Connect the other end of the sound mixing coble to me Stereo Headphone jock an the front of the Genesis. Place the cable through the cable catch
(see page 7)
.Adjust the volume with the volume control switch on the top of the Genesis. Normal volume is about 7or 8.