Composite A/V cable with the 8-pin DIN plug used by the Sega Master System and the Genesis and Mega Drive Model 1. Model 2 consoles use a 9-pin mini-DIN and need a different cable. Master System audio is mono on most units.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Sega 8-pin DIN A/V (Master System / Genesis Model 1) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | Composite Video (RCA) (male) |
| Direction | Console → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | Composite Video (CVBS) + Analog Audio |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 240p / 480i / 576i |
| Consumer Tier | Sega Composite |
| Status | Legacy |
Supported Features
Composite Video
Analog Audio
Length & Physical
| Max Passive Length | 2m |
|---|
Backwards Compatibility
analog-mono
analog-stereo
Notes & Compatibility
Fits the Master System and the Genesis / Mega Drive Model 1. Does NOT fit the Model 2, 32X or Nomad (9-pin mini-DIN). Master System output is mono on most revisions — use a mono-to-stereo splitter so both speakers are fed. On the Model 1, the front headphone jack frequently sounds cleaner than the DIN audio; enthusiast cables tap it with a second lead.
