Sega CD (Model 1) Troubleshooting Guide: Difference between revisions

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=== Power LED & Startup Symptoms ===
=== Power LED & Startup Symptoms ===


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=== Voltage Test Points ===
=== Voltage Test Points ===


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The Sega CD Model 1 does not output video directly; all video passes through the Mega Drive. However, certain faults manifest as display or audio anomalies at boot.
The Sega CD Model 1 does not output video directly; all video passes through the Mega Drive. However, certain faults manifest as display or audio anomalies at boot.


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=== Common CD Drive Symptoms ===
=== Common CD Drive Symptoms ===


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The Sega CD Model 1 uses separate RAM for program and graphics, plus a mask ROM for BIOS.
The Sega CD Model 1 uses separate RAM for program and graphics, plus a mask ROM for BIOS.


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== ⚠️ Connector & Socket Issues ==
== ⚠️ Connector & Socket Issues ==


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=== Key Test Points ===
=== Key Test Points ===


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Audio is mixed from both the Mega Drive and Sega CD. Model 1 units use a mixing cable between headphone out (Mega Drive) and "Mix In" (Sega CD).
Audio is mixed from both the Mega Drive and Sega CD. Model 1 units use a mixing cable between headphone out (Mega Drive) and "Mix In" (Sega CD).


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== 📎 Related Pages ==
== 📎 Related Pages ==
* [[Sega CD Laser & Drive Maintenance]]
* [[Sega CD Laser & Drive Maintenance]]
* [[Mega Drive / Genesis Troubleshooting]]
* [[Sega Mega Drive / Genesis (Model 1) Troubleshooting Guide|Mega Drive / Genesis Troubleshooting]]
* [[Sega CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]]
* [[Sega CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]]


[[Category:Sega Systems]]
[[Category:Sega Systems]]
[[Category:Sega Troubleshooting Guides]]
[[Category:Sega Troubleshooting Guides]]