Sega CD, 32X, gen hook up question

**Kevin Listwan** · 11-19-2003, 09:02 AM

Recently I bought the three systems (32X, Sega CD, and a gen Ver. 2) this was all it came with no cords, nothing. So now I am trying to get it to work. Questions as follows

1) Do I need to run a cable from the 32x into the Gen ver. 2 and then from the 32x to the TV?

2) Do I need a plate of some kind for the bottom of the gen when it is hooked up to the sega cd? If so where can I find one of these?

3) when I turn on the gen with sega cd a red light on the sega cd goes of for a moment and then nothing happens, is this due to me not having the plate for the gen?

thats it for know and thanks for the help!

**jonjandran** · 11-19-2003, 09:11 AM

1. Yes if you want to play the 32x .

2. The metal plate isn't necessary.

3.No it's not due to the plate. Are you trying to use the Sega CD with the 32x plugged in ? I think you have to unplug it. Also clean the connectors between the Sega Cd and Genesis , and clean the Sega CD laser lens. They both get dirty and cause problems.

**FABombjoy** · 11-19-2003, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by jonjandran

I think you have to unplug it.

Not necessary, works with it plugged in (remember the CD+32x games)

Originally Posted by jonjandran

Also clean the connectors between the Sega Cd and Genesis

Dirty connectors = #1 enemy of disfunctional gen/cd/32x combos, for sure.

**Kevin Listwan** · 11-19-2003, 08:13 PM

Thanks I will give it a try

**Kevin Listwan** · 11-20-2003, 08:49 AM

I cleaned the connectors and even tried anouther cleaner genesis ver. 2 and I still get the red light that goes out really fast on the sega CD when i turn the power on.

I am using a AC adapter with an output of 9v DC 1.2A from the genesis ver 1. Is this the right AC adapter?

**omnedon** · 11-20-2003, 09:09 AM

That is axactly right for AC adapter. Usually a bad connection between the genny and the CD means no CD light at all. My guess is your laser is dead. This is a CD2 correct? The laser isn't too difficult to swap out, but you would need one from another broken CD2 (ideally with the "no red light" problem, or some other problem).

**Kevin Listwan** · 11-20-2003, 09:23 AM

Yes this is a CD2, damn another laser...well does anyone know where I can find one or does anyone have one?

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