Sound problem - japanese Mega Drive

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  1. ashramkun

    ashramkun Rising Member

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    Hello
    Talking about Mega Drives, we already know that first models have better sound quality. There are tons of videos showing the difference, and I not here to ask about it. I am here to ask about a real problem (maybe?).

    I have two Mega Drives. The first one is a Model 1 and I have no problems with it. But my second unit is a Japanese model 2, and I have a strange interference in the sound.

    The first video is my model 1 with scart cable + Framemeinster.


    The second video is my Japanese model 2 with scart cable + Framemeinster too.


    As you can see, there is a strange interference in the sound. For me, looks like the right side ins't working properly. And btw, the TV volume is the same.

    Is there something that I could try to fix it? Maybe a cap replacement?
     
  2. retro

    retro Resigned from mod duty 15 March 2018

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    Moved to the repair forum.

    Can't see sound ;)

    Check caps first. If that doesn't fix it, look at the Z80 (actually a CMOS Z80 IIRC, so Z84?)

    [EDIT]
    Oh, BTW, what video cable are you using?
     
  3. ashramkun

    ashramkun Rising Member

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    Thank you retro.

    I use cables from RetroGamingCables.
    And I took some pictures:
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    Looks like everything are ok.
    I tried to compare this board at Google Images and I could not find a similar one. Maybe Its a clone console? Would be strange, once there is Sega CD input and components are from Motorola, Sony and NEC.
     
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    retro Resigned from mod duty 15 March 2018

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    Haha yeah, that's not legit.

    It may be the reason, then.
     
  5. ashramkun

    ashramkun Rising Member

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    Alright.
    First time that I see a clone with 32X, SegaCD and RGB out support.
    Thanks retro!
     
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