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MegaDrive20XX
02-19-2005, 02:45 PM
What is the technical name of this AV Cable? I have known many other systems and VCR's from the 80's to use this exact same one...but I need to know what is it normally called?
Why is it so hard to find one at a decent price?
Bratwurst
02-19-2005, 03:03 PM
I'm not aware of a specific name for the cable, but the plug is a 5-pin DIN. Since the Genny 1 and SMS doesn't output stereo from the rear port it's a mono video/audio line.
MegaDrive20XX
02-19-2005, 03:08 PM
True, Neo Geo AES, Genesis, SMS, and probably more systems all had the same mono style
davidleeroth
02-19-2005, 05:01 PM
The correct plug is covered under DIN 41524 standard. The plugs in this standard have their pins arranged in a horseshoe pattern opposed to the "normal" circle pattern used in DIN 45326 standard.
The plugs are available in 5-pin or 8-pin depending what kind of signal you want out of your Genny, SMS etc.