How to connect Sega to TV

The development of computer technology has affected not only the technical parameters of the hardware; the software has undergone significant changes. If we compare it with what was on the SEGA and Dandy game consoles at the end of the last and beginning of this century, now completely different pictures have appeared on the screens. The evolution of software has radically changed the external and internal world of computer games - graphics have improved, functionality has increased, and productivity has increased. But real gamers know where it all began, and those clumsy toys that, at first glance, at first glance for a modern user, evoke more emotions than the most advanced gaming software.

Connecting Sega to a modern TV

Sometimes, looking at the same type of modern computer games, you have an irresistible desire to take out a SEGA console and try something new, or rather, remember something old. Only if you try to connect to a modern TV, then be prepared for disappointment - plasma, LCD, LEDs are not designed for old Sega, Dandy and Play Station.

Now all television equipment works with a digital signal, and the main working connectors have the appropriate appearance and purpose. At the same time, on older consoles, such as SEGA Mega Drive 2, there is no trace of a digital connection type. They provide wires and connectors only for analog connections. Therefore, in order to remember the past and plunge into the worlds of Super Mario, Mortal Combat and other classic games, you need to follow proven methods.

Connecting with an AV cable

All modern TVs have analog connectors, you just need to know where to look and how to connect. Also included with the SEGA Mega Drive 2 console is a wire called “tulips”, with which the connection is made. There are several options:

1. AV input. There are no problems here. This type of connection is usually found on the side of the TV, but can be located on the back and is designated INPUT. In any case, it can be recognized by 3 characteristic connectors - yellow, red, white, as in Figure 1. You need to connect based on the color and purpose of the connectors - yellow contacts are for transmitting a video signal, and white for an audio signal in mono mode. It is possible to turn on stereo sound, but for this you will need another plug, which is inserted into the red socket and is responsible for the right channel of the stereo, in which case the white contact group acts as the left channel.
2. Component TV input. Many TVs have connectors for connecting home theater, called AV IN/CPONENT IN. There are usually 5 of them, as in Figure 2, but in some cases a larger number is provided depending on the modification of the TV. There is no need to understand the nuances of each component. To connect Sega, just find the video input marked “Y” - the yellow plug is inserted into it, and the audio input L is under the white plug.
3. SCART input. This convenient contact group combines all video and audio inputs and outputs in one connector, but for such a connection you need an adapter, as in Figure 3. It connects to SEGA according to the same principle as in the case of the AV input.The adapter is simply inserted into the SCART connector, which is usually located on the back of the TV;

IMPORTANT. Remember that each television equipment manufacturer uses different algorithms for switching video inputs on its products. Therefore, to determine which input Sega will work on, you need to follow the instructions for the TV or use the selection method.

Connection via antenna cable

Don't despair if the AV cable is damaged or lost. In this case, the set-top box can be connected to the TV using an antenna cable. To do this, you will need a modulator plug into the AV output located on the SEGA. Then connect the modulator to the TV using an antenna cable, as in diagram 1.

After you have connected all the wires in their places, you need to turn on the set-top box and run auto search on the TV to find the channel broadcasting from SEGA. After completing the setup, start playing.

Connecting Sega to a computer monitor

To enjoy good old games, you don’t have to connect the console to the TV; you can use a monitor for these purposes. To bring this idea to life you will need a video adapter or TV tuner. You can use a built-in device integrated into the computer, but it is better to use a portable one that transmits the signal through the HDMI socket.

To launch new equipment, you need to install drivers and configure new computer software. For ease of operation of the set-top box via a TV tuner, it is recommended to install the special AverTV program. After completing all the settings, connect the SEGA tuner or adapter using the same principle as described in the “Connecting with an AV cable” subsection and start playing your favorite games.