Genesis/Megadrive A/V

Post by **RemyC** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:49 pm

I'm tired of running my model 1 Genesis through the RF port. It's time to upgrade.

What is the difference between a model 1 genesis A/V cable, and a Model 2 or 3's?

I've read that their is a difference, and have done some searches on ebay, and have seen many different things. I've seen the basic RCA cables. I've seen some with only a mono set, and I've even seen some with mini jacks... So, it would be nice if someone could show me what I need. Perhaps also explain, why their isn't one A/V cable that would be compatible with all the genesis/megadrive models.

Post by **fast** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:58 pm

Unless I am mistaken, it is a different jack on the Genesis/Megadrive for model 1 and 2. That would partially explain the bevy of cable options.

Post by **skate323k137** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:15 pm

genesis 2 has a normal AV cord with a plug similar looking to a saturn. a small DIN type connector, stereo sound.

the Genesis 1 has a mono sound AV cord with a bigger plug, about the size of a dime or penny. The headphones jack however outputs crystal clear stereo sound, so I opened my model one and wired in RCA jacks for stereo sound and composite video.

Post by **Reverend** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:31 pm

Your best bet is prolly going to be the basic RCA cable that goes into the monstrously big port on the back of the console.

I got one and the difference in quality was astounding.

Post by **RemyC** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:53 pm

Is there any major difference between the jacks/cables for the genesis' main output? How can I tell the difference between Model 1's and the others?

Post by **elvis** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:03 pm

Model 1 uses a standard DIN. Model 2 uses a mini DIN.

Check GamesX for pinouts:
http://www.gamesx.com/avpinouts/genesisav.htm

Model 1 A/V cable only provides mono audio out. If you want stereo (without hacking the console) you need a headphone jack to 2x RCA cable, separate to the A/V cable.

Model 2 allows stereo out via the A/V port at the back.

Post by **RemyC** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:39 pm

Thanks everybody.

Post by **silverback** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:01 pm

Being in the uk I can take advantage of full rgb scart on the megadrive and it makes some difference.

I have also done the 50/60Hz and jap/englich switch mods along with the A/V rca outs.

The RCA outs improve over the rf but I find it very tv specific, whereas scart is a vast improvement.

The MD1 isn't just he standard din plug the pins are in a U shape not the more common circular arrangment.

Post by **molotovwars** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:14 pm

So if I got a cable like this for the audio
http://www.shoptronics.com/sthe3pltodur.html

What would I need for the video? I would just buy the regular model 1 A/V cable but only use the video from that and have the audio coming from the headphone jacks? I only have CRT tvs, nothing fancy, so I don't think I'd be able to utilize S-Video or Composite.

Post by **skate323k137** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:10 pm

molotovwars wrote:So if I got a cable like this for the audio
http://www.shoptronics.com/sthe3pltodur.html

What would I need for the video? I would just buy the regular model 1 A/V cable but only use the video from that and have the audio coming from the headphone jacks?

correct. also, A/V is composite video just FYI

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