Composite A/V cable for the Dreamcast’s 12-pin A/V port, ending in yellow, white and red RCA plugs. The cable Sega bundled with the console, and the lowest quality output the port supports — the same connector also carries RGB and 480p VGA.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Sega Dreamcast AV (12-pin) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | Composite Video (RCA) (male) |
| Direction | Console → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | Composite Video (CVBS) + Analog Stereo Audio |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 240p / 480i / 576i |
| Consumer Tier | Dreamcast Composite |
| Status | Legacy |
Supported Features
Composite Video
Analog Stereo Audio
Length & Physical
| Max Passive Length | 2m |
|---|
Backwards Compatibility
analog-stereo
Notes & Compatibility
The 12-pin A/V port also carries RGB and 480p VGA — both are dramatically better. Keep a composite or SCART lead anyway: a minority of games force 240p or 480i and will not display through a VGA box without a fallback switch. Sega’s original cable is HKT-8100.
