Sega Genesis 32X Instruction Manual – Setup & User Guide PDF

WARNING This unit operates only with NTSC televisions purchased in North and South America (except Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay). It will not operate with any other televisions. convulsion, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play. WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture- tube damage or mark the phosphor of the CRT. Avoid repeated or extended use a video games on large-screen projection televisions. Consult your owner's manual before playing video games on your projection television. EPILEPSY WARNING WARNING:

READ BEFORE USING YOUR SEGA VIDEO GAME SYSTEM A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition; consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game:

dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or GAME PLAY ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION For expert game play assistance or information on other Sega products, call the Sega experts at: 1-415- 591-PLAY . IF YOU NEED HELP Read this manual thoroughly before connecting your Genesis 32X. you have difficulties, first consult the Troubleshooting chart. For service, call the Sega Consumer Service Department at: 1-800-USA-SEGA Introduction The Genesis 32Xtm is a compact 32-bit power adaptor that brings you graphics that have never before been seen at home.

More on-screen action, incredible 3-D graphics and views from amazing perspectives! The following types of software can be used with the Genesis 32X: Genesis 32X cartridges Sega CD 32Xtm discs (With the Sega CD ™ connected to your Genesis ™ ) Genesis cartridges Sega CD discs, music CDs, CD+G discs (with the Sega CD connected to your Genesis) You can connect your Genesis 32X to the following hardware : Genesis, original or new model Sega CD, original or new model (when connected to your Genesis) Genesis CDX (optional Spacer for Genesis CDX is required) For information on connecting the Genesis 32X to other compatible models, please contact the respective manufacturer.

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Unpacking your Genesis 32X Use the checklist below to make sure you have all the components of your Genesis 32X. Genesis 32X Unit Connector Cable Conversion Cable Sega Audio/Video Cable (mono) Spacer for New Genesis Model AC Adaptor Electromagnetic Shield Plates (front and rear) Instruction Manual (this booklet) Consumer Reply Card Discount Coupons (6 $10 coupons) Caution The Spacer for New Genesis Model is specifically designed for the new Genesis model. Using the spacer with other models will damage your unit.

Connecting the Electromagnetic Shield plates If you own the original Genesis model or the new Genesis model, you need to connect the supplied electromagnetic shield plates to both sides of the cartridge slot before inserting the Genesis 32X. Note : Take care not to injure yourself when handling the electromagnetic shield plates. 1. Take the longer electromagnetic shield plate (for the rear) as shown in the diagram. 2. Pass the hooks of the electromagnetic shield plate through the flap of the cartridge slot. 3. Affix the electromagnetic shield plate to the flap of the cartridge slot. 4. Follow the same procedure for the shorter electromagnetic shield plate (for the front).

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Connecting the Genesis 32X If your Genesis set-up appears to the right, see "Connecting to the Original Genesis Model." If your Genesis set-up appears to the right, see "Connecting to the New Genesis Model." If you own a Genesis CDX, see "Connecting to the Genesis CDX." Notes : 1. Take care to insert the Genesis 32X between the front and rear electromagnetic shield plates. 2. The most recent version of the new Genesis model cannot be connected to the original Sega CD model. For further details, refer to your new Genesis model instruction manual. Connecting to the Original Genesis Model Please check the following before you connect your Genesis 32X to your original Genesis model:

· Is your Genesis properly connected to your TV? When using your Sega CD, is your Genesis connected properly to your Sega CD? 5. To continue, see "Connecting Your TV". If you answered 'Yes" to both of the questions, turn the Power Button OFF, and unplug the AC Adaptors from the electrical outlets. 1. Disconnect the Sega Auto RF Switch Box (or Sega Video Monitor Cable) from the Genesis and TV. 2. Firmly insert the Genesis 32X into the cartridge slot on the Genesis. 3. Connect the supplied Conversion Cable to the supplied Connector Cable. 4. Connect the free end of the Conversion Cable to the AN OUT Jack on the Genesis.

Connect the free end of the Connector Cable to the AN IN Jack on the Genesis 32X. Take care not to plug the Connector Cable into the A/V OUT Jack on the Genesis 32X .

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Connecting to the New Genesis Model Please check the following before you connect your Genesis 32X to your new Genesis model: Is your Genesis properly connected to your TV? When using your Sega CD, is your Genesis connected properly to your Sega CD? If you answered "Yes" to both of the questions, turn the Power Button OFF, and unplug the AC Adaptors from the electrical outlets. 1. Disconnect the Sega RF Unit (or Sega Audio/Video Cable) from the Genesis and TV. 2. Connect the supplied Spacer for New Genesis Model to the Genesis 32X. 3. Firmly insert the Genesis 32X into the cartridge slot on the Genesis. 4.

Plug one end of the supplied Connector Cable into the A/V OUT Jack on the Genesis and plug the other end into the A/V IN Jack on the Genesis 32X. Take care not to plug the Connector Cable Into the A/V OUT Jack on the Genesis 32X. 5. To continue, see "Connecting Your TV." Connecting to the Genesis CDX Please check the following before you connect your Genesis 32X to your Genesis CDX: Is your Genesis properly connected to your TV? If you answered 'Yes," turn the Power Button OFF, and unplug the AC Adaptors from the electrical outlets.

Disconnect the Sega Stereo Audio/Video Cable (or Sega RF Unit) from the Genesis CDX and your TV Connect the optional Spacer for Genesis CDX to the Genesis 32X Firmly insert the Genesis 32X in the cartridge slot on the Genesis Plug one end of the supplied Connector Cable into the A/V OUT Jack on the Genesis CDX and the other end into the A/V IN Jack on the Genesis 32X. Take care not to plug the Connector Cable into the A/V OUT Jack on the Genesis 32X. To continue, see "Connecting Your TV." Note : Information for the Spacer for Genesis CDX is available by calling 1-800-USA SEGA.

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