How do you test an HKT-0120?

I just picked up a Sega Katana 5.24, and I'm not sure if it works. It powers up, and the drive is spinning. I hooked up RCA cables to the tv, but get no picture at all. I'm thinking the drive might have been cleaned. I'm not sure how to position the switches in front. I've been looking for a definitive Katana guide online, but can't find one. Any help would be appreciated.

 

you will need to hook it up to a pc with windows xp with 50 scsi card if you have one and reflash your katana i have done a few time its just to reset self

 

Use the tool included in DEV kit to test your box, you are -maybe- in kernel mode.

 

What tool is this? All I have is the unit itself.

What software would I use?

 

You'll need to find SDK R9 or 10. Both contain the necessary DBFlash and DACheck applications needed for rewriting the flash memory and for checking the status of the unit for consistency. I recommend running DBCheck first (located in the utl\dacheck\ directory). This will get the unit into a usable state if the flash ROM doesn't need to be rewritten. The PDF "getstart" that comes with the SDK contains all of the information you need for correctly setting the front panel switches and setting up the SCSI interface.

 

Do I have to find the cd, or are there other means?

 

No, the original CD's not needed. The SDK can be found online if you search for the two mentioned above.

 

Great, thanks. I think that'll get me started.

 

How did that work out? There are ways* of switching from kernel to game mode by opening up and manipulating just the Katana, but it's fiddly and I wouldn't recommend it.

* Originally posted on segakatana.com, not tested by me.

 

I ended up not doing it, the holidays just took the steam out of the project. I think I'll sell it as is.