20 Most Recent Sega Master System Console Questions & Answers

Hi, Sega master system 2 are connected to your TV via an RF cable. One end is RCA which connects to your console the other end is Pal which connects to you TV's antenna inlet if your using the sega RF switch then the RF switch connects to your antenna inlet on your TV and you should have a RCA to RCA cable which connects the console to the switch. Please note these cables and power adaptors can in some cases be faulty. These console are manually tune to VHF-1 frequency so make sure your TV has this frequency. some do tune to UHF but most tune to VHF-1 if you need parts or what your console modified to allow it to connect to your TV's AV inlet or S-Video visit www.gameoz.com.au as they stock a huge range of Retro gear.

probably av cables..check them at console and at tv end...if still doin it..find new av cables ..good luck

It's the power adapter

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sounds like the soldering has come loose a bit over the years this tends to happen if you want there is two options open it up and fix the soldering issue or send it in for repair.

I have a shop and it would be $15 plus return shipping costs to fix the unit.

Hey there.
In your case, there is only one real solution: get another controller. You will save both time and money, and you will know that you'll have a working controller. Chances are you will not ever be able to fix that problem, even with soldering.
You could start by browsing ebay:
http://video-games.shop.ebay.com/System-Accessories-/54968/i.html?rt=nc&Platform=Sega%2520Master%2520System&_nkw=sega%20controller&_catref=1&_dmpt=Video_Games_Accessories&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282
If you really want to try to spend some time repairing it, that video could help you understand the controller a lot more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ02G-pSNa0
Hope I helped you!

The best place to look for things like this is eBay. Just search for As-Is Sega Master System on eBay, and see what comes up ( I also just searched for sega master system, and found some cheap consoles that were in working order). Also, another option you might try is see if there were any "controller extensions" made for it. That might give you something to cannibalize to make your new port. Hope this has helped!

The buton sw is bad just replace

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I remember it right this console only has one lead that looks a bit like an antenna connection, one goes into the back of the console and the other goes into the antenna input on the tv. Then you need to plug the console in to mains outlet turn it on and tune in your tv to pick it up. I normally plug it into the antenna outlet and switch my channel on to the same channel that picks up the vcr, and it works. Here's what it looks like.

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Make sure you have cleaned the copper looking contacts on you games, if still no luck sound luck it could be faulty as i have had one with this same issue. see www.gameoz.com.au as they have replacement console and accessories for these old consoles

Sounds like you have a master system 1 version and if the light on the console is not turning on then your power adaptor is likely faulty. see if you can test the power adaptor with a multi meter. If faulty you can purchase a new one from www.gameoz.com.au

Hi, get your hands on an AV cable which is available for that model at www.gameoz.com.au no more tuning in a channel just sellect video channel and away you go.... better picture quality too.

Its a Fuse if not the board needs to be replaced

Is this one of those much older Sega systems with the RF connector that plugs into the incoming cable from outside and the TV?If it is,there should be a channel selector switch on the back,CH3 or CH4.Try the other channel.If it doesn't go away,your RF connector is on it's last legs.
Good luck and game on!

It would seem that the main board in your unit is bad, and not much you can do unless you find another unit with a working board. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/sean_54c3a3dc48a7773c

maybe the console has had its last run. they are very cheap to replace!

maybe you could use this? its a rf to scart adapter!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scart-cable-Megadrive-Master-System/dp/B002W7GFJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280405867&sr=8-1