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EPILEPSY WARNING Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching certain television images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. Certain conditions may induce undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
WARNING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Do not expose the Sega Saturn to water, rain or moisture, as this can result in electric shock or fire. Do not disassemble or alter the Sega Saturn and its peripherals in any way. No parts inside the unit can be serviced by the user. Misuse of the Sega Saturn in this way may lead to electric shock and damage to the unit. If you have a problem, contact your Sega dealer. The Sega Saturn console operates at 220 - 240 V AC, ~ 50/60 Hz.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS The Sega Saturn is a Class 1 Laser Product Class I Lasers are defined as devices which emit radiation levels "below which biological hazards have not been established". Caution-use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WHEN USING POWER CORDS IN THE U.K.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the Sega Saturn from the wall socket and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the Power Cord is damaged; (b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the Sega Saturn; (c) If the Sega Saturn has been exposed to rain or water; (d) If the Sega Saturn does not operate normally despite following the operating instructions; Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an impr
Power Cord and Supply § Do not forcibly bend or pull the Power Cord. § Do not place heavy objects on the Power Cord. § Hold the Power Cord by the plug when disconnecting. § Do not allow the plug or terminals to come into contact with metallic objects or water. § Use only the Power Cord supplied with the Sega Saturn. § Never use the Power Cord with any other products as it can cause damage. § Never touch the plug with wet hands as it may result in electric shock.
ABOUT THE LITHIUM BATTERY The Lithium battery (type CR2032) powers the internal backup memory and clock. Change the battery about once a year. Before replacing the battery, switch off the power to the Sega Saturn unit and unplug ' the Power Cord to avoid electric shock. Wipe the upper surface of the battery with a dry cloth before installing. Replacing the Battery (a) Remove the Battery Cover. (b) Remove the battery. (c) Insert a new battery, keeping the positive side upwards, and close the Battery Cover.
SEGA SATURN PERIPHERALS This is just a sample of the exciting Sega Saturn peripherals available now at your Sega dealer. In addition to the peripherals shown above, you can also play video CDs, photo CDs and electronic books on your Sega Saturn with the use of adaptors and/or software that is sold separately. And there's more on the way! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sega Saturn Control Pad Back-up Memory 6-Player Adaptor Virtua Stick Arcade Racer Virtua Gun Future peripherals for Sega Saturn...
THE SEGA SATURN UNIT FRONT VIEW 1. Press the OPEN Button to open the CD door. 2. Insert a CD in the unit and close the CD Door. 3. The Cartridge Slot is used to insert accessories, such as the Back-up Memory. 4. Press the RESET Button to restart a game. 5. Press the POWER Button to switch the power on and off. 6. The Power Light lights when power is on. 7. Plug in a Sega Saturn Control Pad or other Sega Saturn peripherals in Control Port 1. 8.
POWER CORD Your Sega Saturn package includes a Power Cord. Use this to connect the Power Socket on the console to a standard AC outlet. 1. European countries except U.K. 2. For U.K. 3. For Australia and New Zealand STEREO SCART CABLE Your Sega Saturn package includes a Stereo Scart Cable, which connects the Sega Saturn console to a television, or VCR. If your TV is not equipped with a Scart (Euro Connector) facility, please contact your local Sega Saturn Dealer to obtain an optional Sega Saturn RF Unit.
CONNECTING THE SEGA SATURN Make sure that your Sega Saturn is turned off and unplugged from the electric socket before connecting any cables. After marking all connections, remember to re-insert all plugs. Plug your Sega Saturn Control Pad into Control Port 1 on the Sega Saturn console. Connecting to a TV with Scart Input 1. Plug the Stereo Scart Cable into the A/V OUT socket on the right side of the console. 2. Connect the Stereo Scart Cable directly to your TV. 3.
Connecting to a TV or VCR without Audio/Video Sockets (Not available in France) Connections to a TV/Monitor and Antenna If an antenna cable is plugged into your TV (or if you have cable TV), use a Sega Saturn RF Unit (sold separately). 1. 2. 3. Unplug the antenna cable from the TV, and plug it into the RF Unit. Plug the RF Unit antenna cable into the TV. Plug the RF cable into the A/V OUT socket on the back of the Sega Saturn console.
Setting the TV Channel (Except French models) If you are using an RF Unit, see below. 1. Set your TV to the channel 36. 2. Set the channel switch on the RF Unit to I (United Kingdom only)/ G (all other countries). 3. Turn on the TV and fine-tune to locate the MODEL ideal picture. Note: If your TV has automatic fine-tuning control (AFC), turn it off and manually adjust the picture. However, if you have a colour TV that turns black and white when the AFC is turned off, leave the AFC on. 1. 2.
THE SEGA SATURN CONTROL PAD The Sega Saturn Control Pad controls gameplay when using Sega Saturn game CDs, and controls other functions when playing audio CDs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect the Terminal to Control Port I or 2 on the Sega Saturn unit. The Left Shift Button (Button L) skips and searches backward through audio CD tracks. The Right Shift Button (Button R) skips and searches forward through audio CD tracks. The Directional Button (D-Button) moves the cursor up, down, left and right on screen.
EASY START! INITIAL SETTINGS When you switch on the Sega Saturn for the first time, or after you change the Lithium battery, the Set Language screen appears, followed by the Set Clock screen. SET LANGUAGE You can choose to view Sega Saturn screen messages in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Japanese. Press the D-Button to highlight a language and press Button A or C. The Set Clock screen appears next.
PLAYING AUDIO CDS Your Sega Saturn can play various types of audio CDs including CD+G, CD+EG and audio tracks on Sega Saturn CD Games. (For more on Audio CDs, see page 25.) Starting a Session 1. Insert CD (label up!), shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn. In a few seconds, the Audio CD Control screen appears. 2. Press START or Button Z, or highlight Play/Pause on screen and press Button A or C to start the CD. Ending a Session 1.
CONTROL SCREENS AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS The Audio CD Control screen is the main control panel for audio CDs and CD+G discs. Error messages and other information are displayed here, as well as various control functions. The Audio CD Control Screen The way to access the Audio CD Control screen depends on the type of disc inserted. When a CD other than a Sega Saturn CD is inserted: If the power is off, press the POWER button; if the power is on, press the RESET button.
2. System Settings Button Press to see the System Settings screen (see page 24). You can also use the System Settings Button to access the Memory Manager screen (see page 22). 3. Hide Controls Button This hides the Audio CD Control screen, and displays the screen saver. When using a CD+G disc, the disc's graphics are displayed. To return to the Audio CD Control screen, press Button A, B or C, or the D-Button. 4. Play/Pause Button Press to play, press to pause! 5. Stop Button Press to stop playback. 6.
Advanced Controls Use the Advanced Controls to make various adjustments to your audio CD listening environment. 1. Program Sequence Program a customized play list! Use the D-Button to select a track from the upper list and press Button A or C to place the track in the lower list. Select the next track the same way. To delete selections (one by one), press Button B. When done, press START. Press Button Z to start/ pause program play. § Upper list shows tracks available on the disc.
7. Clear All Settings Resets all Audio CD Panel settings to default. Press Button A or C to clear settings. 8. Change Screen Select the time display format of your choice. TRACK TIME ELAPSED tells you how much time has elapsed in the current track. TOTAL TIME ELAPSED tells you how much time has elapsed since the play list started. TRACK TIME REMAINING is the time left in the current track. TOTAL TIME REMAINING is time left until the end of the play list. 9.
BACKUP FUNCTIONS AND SYSTEM SETTINGS The Memory Manager Screen Many games have a backup option which allows you save game data to continue later. Consult the game manual on how to save games. The Sega Saturn also has an auto save system backup memory that saves some data automatically. However, this only works if a Lithium battery is inserted in the unit (see page 8). If the system power is off, press the POWER button while holding down Buttons L and R.
Erasing Data 1. 2. 3. Open the Memory Manager screen. Select item to remove. Select REMOVE ITEM and press Button A or C to open the Delete screen. Highlight the file you wish to delete and press Button A or C. The item's name and information appears at top of the screen, and a YES and NO confirmation. Select YES and press Button A or C to erase the item, or NO to cancel the erasure. 4. When you're done, press Button B to return to the Memory Manager screen.
SYSTEM SETTINGS You can change the time, date and language settings on your Sega Saturn at any time, in the System Settings screen. Highlight System Settings in the Audio CD screen and press Button A or C to open the System Settings screen. Highlight an option and press Button A or C to access. Select Clock to change the clock settings (see page 16). Select Language to change the displayed language (see page 16).
ADVANCED CD FUNCTIONS Your Sega Saturn can play various types of audio CDs. Playing Standard Audio CDs 1. Insert the CD (label up!), shut the CD door and turn on the Sega Saturn. In a few seconds, the Audio CD Control screen appears. 2. Press START or Button Z, or highlight Play/Pause on screen and press Button A or C to play the CD. 3. Select Hide Controls and press Button A or C to hide the Audio CD panel and display the Sega Saturn screen saver.
ERROR MESSAGES In the event of a problem, error messages appear on screen. Please check the following to check possible causes.
§ Have you removed the Insulation Sheet from the Lithium battery? Cannot save. § Is the Lithium battery running low? § Have you removed the Insulation Sheet from the Lithium battery? The screen is blue or black. § Is the Scart Cable connected properly? If other problems arise, first try pressing the RESET button or switching the POWER button on and off. If the problem remains, follow the instructions on page 28 and carefully reset your Sega Saturn. If the problem persists, consult your Sega dealer.
RESETTING THE SEGA SATURN If the reset button fails to function, or the CD Audio Control screen fails to appear after following the operating instructions in this manual, follow the instructions below to reset the Sega Saturn unit. Note that all internal settings revert to the default, and all internal memory data is erased. 1. Switch off the power to the Sega Saturn and unplug the Power Cord from the outlet. 2. Remove the Battery Cover and remove the lithium battery. 3.
Graphics: Resolution 320 x 224 Colours 2,048/1024 (16,770,000 simultaneous transmission) Sprite enlargement, reduction, rotation, transformation Scroll: 5 screen maximum XY Scroll 4 Rotation 2 Enlargement/reduction 2 Window 2 Special features Vertical cell scroll Lateral line scroll Enlargement/reduction CG Functions: Polygon specialized hardware Special features Wire frame Flat shading Gouraud shading Sound: § § § § PCM & FM sound sources 32 channels 16 bit sampling Sampling rate 44.1 KHz max.
