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Sega master system 2 setup - can't get picture

Hi guys,

I have a sega master system 2 console with all cables, ie. power, rx and tv switch, control pad. Everything is plugged in and switched on, however I am having difficulty finding the right channel on the tv. I am getting no sound or picture, no matter which channel or AV it is set on. I have tried multiple channel scans and tunings, to no avail. I would really appreciate some guidance!

Thanks
Stephanie.

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  • steffie1 Apr 06, 2008

    Yes, faulty equipment is always a possibility. Unfortunately I have no electrical expertise whatsoever, so I have no way of checking these individual items. Any ideas on how I can check each wire/component, or do you know anyone who can check these for me?



    Thanks

    Stephanie.

  • Jonty McIn May 14, 2009

    can't tune my sms 2 into the samsung TV

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Most likely problem is that your tv isn't tuned to the sega - you can fix this by going into the tv menu and tuning it manually

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As TVs get newer and newer they support less and less old technology.
Your best bet is to dig around for (and I don't even know if such an item exists) a set of AV cables for the didn't support AV afaik without a hack internally. Best get a cheap VCR (even one that doesn't work) and use it as AV converter for newer TV.
So new TV's are now basically monitors in that they have no VHF/UHF tuners

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I had that problem too, it was the rf box inside the unit

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The cords might be falty the anntenna box that is not working or the cables might be a bit lose inside and might be in the wrong persition.

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