Blown jp dreamcast fix required.

[Hobie-wan]

The console wasn't an NTSC/J one, it's an NTSC/U one, no wonder it couldn't read JPN discs.

Well see, then you were only giving it 120 too many volts, not 140.

[Demented Collector]

The console wasn't an NTSC/J one, it's an NTSC/U one, no wonder it couldn't read JPN discs.

Well see, then you were only giving it 120 too many volts, not 140.

I've got to look on the bright side.

If i had used the step down voltage converter i would have been wondering why the JPN games i got from ebay wouldn't work and would have messaged the seller to tell him so.

[d123456]

Panic over.

I am a total fool.

The console wasn't an NTSC/J one, it's an NTSC/U one, no wonder it couldn't read JPN discs.

It is now happily purring away with the new PAL power board in it and i dont have to worry about frying it.

That's what you get for having 30 odd DCs lying around.

Time to get the sticky labels out i think.

Thank everyone for your advice.

Judging by your user name, I have a feeling we´ll be seeing more of you.
No prob. you´re welcome. 30 dc´s? what else do you have?

[Demented Collector]

Panic over.

I am a total fool.

The console wasn't an NTSC/J one, it's an NTSC/U one, no wonder it couldn't read JPN discs.

It is now happily purring away with the new PAL power board in it and i dont have to worry about frying it.

That's what you get for having 30 odd DCs lying around.

Time to get the sticky labels out i think.

Thank everyone for your advice.

Judging by your user name, I have a feeling we´ll be seeing more of you.
No prob. you´re welcome. 30 dc´s? what else do you have?

Hmmm,

Now there's a question which, I feel, can only be answered with pics.

I'll try to post some photos up over the weekend and put a link to that thread in this one.

But just to wet your appetite I managed to get 13 boxed PAL DCs, advertised as spares or repair for £17 recently.

Took them home, swapped a few laser units and controller ports around and ended up with
9 working consoles.

I am also very proud to own around 60 factory sealed PAL games.

Pics to follow this weekend.

[Demented Collector]

My collection is displayed here..

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 96#p305496

Enjoy.