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Sega Master System: hoe kan ik deze instellen op een Samsung tv

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:26 -0700

de tv krijgt de Sega niet gevonden, al meermaals geprobeerd zonder succes

⟐ Answered april 20, 2026 at 2:00 MST

Sega Master System: Sega wil niet starten en het werken met multimeter verloopt moeizaam

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:06:15 -0700

Beste ik heb namelijk 2 Sega Master's

En dan een Sega master ||

Die zijn oorspronkelijk uit het jaar 1988

Zelf ben ik van 1995 en vind dit geweldig om te spelen samen met mijn (vader) ...

Nu het probleem

De master wil geen teken van leven tonen het lampje wil niet branden als ik hem open doe zie ik nergens iets verkeert de koeltoren's zijn nog Oke

Geen barst geen rare plekken ook is de plon (glanzen buisje met draadje) nog intact maar doet jammergenoeg niets

Ik heb mij een multimeter an gekocht maar daar kan ik niet zo goed mee werken

Ik weet ook niet of het e bedoeling is dat elk nummertje zijn eigenen nummer heeft op het meet toestel zo ja heeft iemand die informatie dan voor mij

Ik heb namelijk wel al geprobeerd voor het rode stift in de ingang de Sega te steken en met de zwarte stift zo ver mogelijk gevoelt op het moederbord maar nogmaals zonder resultaat elke keer zie ik dat er stroom van punt a (rode stift) naar punt b (zwarte stift ) dat er stroom gemeten word dus normaal zit er geen om berekening tus dus ben ik ergens einde raat

Ik wil hem zeker niet weg hooien en zeker niet laten vermaken door iemand anders

Dus moest er iemand zijn die mij eventueel de stappen samen via skype of wattsaap wil na gaan zou ik ewig dankbaar zijn en mss beetje per beetje wat meer met elkaar kunnen oplossen

Ik heb zelf al redelijk wat vermaakt schermen van gsm's tablets onlangs een oude projector een oude band af speler een PlayStation 1 onlangs vermaakt en proper gezet ,dus ik kan wel een beetje maar helemaal niet alles

⟐ Answered januari 20, 2024 at 12:06 MST

Sega Dreamcast: What is going on here?

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:08:44 -0700

Hi, I recently install the retro gem for my Dreamcast and when I boot the system it doesn't show the boot animation for the system only when its completed I went to debug menu and have hearts on all my installs as well as updated the firmware. I tried this on two TVs and it does the same thing. I have a Gamecube with a plug-in mini-HD to HD and it does something similar I used the same cable from that.

⟐ Commented augustus 02, 2026 at 22:08 MST

Sega CD: Why is the Sega Mega CD 1 disc drive not reading discs?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:12:42 -0700

I own a Sega Mega CD Model 1. But unfortunately, while it is able to boot up and open and shut its drive tray, when it tries to read a disc, it thinks it doesn't have one inside, and ignores it. I tried changing the ribbon cable, the drive belt and the drive's capacitors, but it still won't read the disc. I obtained a spare JVC Optima 5 laser assembly. Since the latter assembly doesn't seem to read the discs either, could this have to do with an anti-static solder blob? And if so, where would I find it to remove? And if it's not the laser assembly, could it have to do with the leaf switches that the drive uses to indicate if the drive is open or shut? If anyone can help me with this, please let me know.

Sega Genesis mini: It won't turn on

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:21:33 -0700

Hi my sega genesis atgames console won't turn on if you have any tip please let me know

⟐ Answered juli 04, 2026 at 14:21 MST

Sega Genesis mini: Audio and both controllers dont work

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:19:07 -0700

literally what the title says, audio and controllers dont work

⟐ Answered juli 04, 2026 at 14:19 MST

Sega Dreamcast: What causes no video on a Sega Dreamcast?

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:07:31 -0700

I've verified the Circuit Board is clean, no corrosion on any of the ports or circuit traces and the laser turns on and disc spins up. But there's still no video or audio out. Anyone know what could cause that?

⟐ Commented juni 29, 2026 at 22:07 MST

Sega Dreamcast: Dreamcast powers on, freezes at the date and time scren

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:36:13 -0700

I only am able to catch the end of the Dreamcast logo startup and sound and then the date and time logo appears to be completely frozen, nothing blinking as I usually remember it.

Sega Genesis II: Why is my Sega turing on but not showing anything

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:06:13 -0700

Its turning on and everything but when you get it all set up there is no picture

⟐ Commented maart 12, 2026 at 18:06 MST

Sega Genesis: Model 1 board, does this look normal?

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:20:15 -0700

I took apart My model 1 to clean it up etc and while looking around I came across a spot where it looks like a trace was damaged. I’ll post pics of the top and bottom of the board so you can see. The spot in question is circled in red.

So I somehow found a post on sega-16 about a genesis with a resistor on the bottom with a cut trace, exactly like mine. I'm starting to think this was just some factory "fix" or "repair" rather than a mod. Second post has a working image link which shows the same kind of resistor on the same spot with the trace cut.

https://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread...

⟐ Commented maart 08, 2026 at 19:20 MST

Sega Dreamcast: After disassembling my dreamcast the AV OUT port doesn’t output...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:46:59 -0700

After disassembling ( and re-assembling) my sega dreamcast the AV OUT port doesn’t output any video or sound, the system turns on and the disk drive spins but the vmu also doesn’t seem to indicate the console working, I don’t know if this is a problem with the consoles output or actual bios. Any ideas or ways to check what’s broken / How to fix it?

⟐ Answered maart 08, 2026 at 14:46 MST

Sega Master System: Powers on but won’t read games.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:55:05 -0700

System powers on but won’t read games from cartridge.

Sega Game Gear: Device works, but has a plain blank screen

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:27:22 -0700

Hello there, I recently purchased a Game gear as it came with an adapter plug, at first when I tested it, it works as the power came on and the screen lighted (as well as the back light), but when I place a game in it, it still was the same screen as before, no sound, no animated screen, I was wondering if it was the device or the cartarage.

⟐ Commented januari 10, 2026 at 21:27 MST

Sega Master System: Why is my output an incorrect display color?

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:02:44 -0700

Why would my console display a green output color where there should be white? The result is the same weather using the RF port or the composite ports and I noted the saturation will change from time to time but never to the point that it is the proper white output.

Dreamcast VMU: When back of VMU is squeezed or pressed slightly the VMU will reset

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:43:55 -0700

I have 2 VMUs that will reset (aka long beep and ask for date and time) when you even slightly squeeze it. By squeeze I mean just grabbing it to pick it up, holding it in player grip, or putting it away somewhere like a pocket. Additionally, it will sometimes reset just by lying it on its back on a table or desk. I'm not sure if there is a misalignment with the prongs or what. I have brand new batteries in all of them and backing is screwed snuggly and secured.

Sega Game Gear: Device seems to work, but resets after a few minutes of game play

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:33:11 -0700

Just received a new (to me) Game-gear and 12 games in the mail… The Game-gear looked to be in good working order and was obviously well cared for. I dropped in 6 fresh AA’s, and slapped in the Mortal Kombat cartridge… powered it up and played 4 rounds before it reset. I tried a different game, Batman Forever, and had the same result as soon as I reached the 3rd level. My Question is: Is this a Game-gear issue, cartridge issue, or just common bad luck with cartridge games?

⟐ Answered september 14, 2025 at 20:33 MST

Sega Nomad: Sega Genesis Nomad Repair Issue

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:43:38 -0700

I'm repairing a Sega Genesis Nomad. I've replaced the capacitors, and installed an RGBDRV and an IPS LCD.

However, the screen remains a blue screen, and the sound is just noise-like.

I've re-soldered and checked various parts, and I think 5V is reaching each section. I've also cleaned the cartridge slot.

The 68k CPU isn't heating up, so I replaced the CPU and RAM, but it's still not heating up. Voltage is coming through.

I feel like the problem might be somewhere else... Since 5V is present, I don't think it's the common regulator failure...

Does anyone know where I should check next?

Thanks.

Sega Saturn: Not reading CDs / playing

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:32:43 -0700

I have a model 1 Saturn which I bought as untested. I found it would not read CDs or spin. I bought a new untested drive that spins but won't read CDs. Bought another drive which was advertised as fully working but still have the same issue.

I have also fitted a new laser but again same issue.

I am starting to think the issue is with the door lid open close switch. It seems to operate correctly I e. Spin when lid closed and stop when lid is opened. However the Saturn never displays drive door open or drive empty. I assume it should?

Anyone else have this issue and found a solution?

⟐ Answered juli 12, 2025 at 1:32 MST

Sega Mega-CD karaoke: Recapping Mega-CD Karaoke

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:59:21 -0700

Hi I was wondering if you could please label the capacitor specs in your pictures. I attempted to re-cap without taking beforehand pictures and now need to recheck the work.

⟐ Answered juli 09, 2025 at 18:59 MST

Sega Genesis: Model 2 wont load game, powers on to license screen then nothing

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:35:39 -0700

What should I check next for a model 2 not loading game past licensing screen? Voltage regulator good. The board has been looked over for corrosion and none. The power and av ports have been reflowed. The cartridge slot has been cleaned. The games being used on this system work on another system fine.

⟐ Answer accepted juni 26, 2025 at 10:35 MST