SEGA Genesis CDX Safety

[mariocaseman]

I want to play my Sega CDX (USA Version) but I cannot find the power cord that came with it.  On the back of the console it specifically reads as follows:

Model No.: MK - 4121
Rating     : DC 9.5V  1.5A
USE GENESIS CDX AC ADAPTOR ONLY

All I have is a SEGA Genesis 2 AC adaptor...  Would I destroy the CDX by using that?  It fits perfectly -- I just do not want to fry my system.

[Vt102]

I want to play my Sega CDX (USA Version) but I cannot find the power cord that came with it.  On the back of the console it specifically reads as follows:

Model No.: MK - 4121
Rating     : DC 9.5V  1.5A
USE GENESIS CDX AC ADAPTOR ONLY

All I have is a SEGA Genesis 2 AC adaptor...  Would I destroy the CDX by using that?  It fits perfectly -- I just do not want to fry my system.

As long as the voltage (9.5V), amperage (1.5A) and polarities are the same, there should be no issues. Even if it's a 3rd party adapter.
You can even go for a higher amperage (like a 2.0+A). Amperage is no big deal, your CDX will only use 1.5 of the available amps even if the adapter is rated higher than that, But wattage and polarities are VERY IMPORTANT, don't go over 9.5V and make sure the connector terminals (negative and positive) match perfectly.

[satoshi_matrix]

Just so you know, you can power it with a Genesis power supply, but it will only work with the cart slot - the CD drive requires more power.

[mariocaseman]

Just so you know, you can power it with a Genesis power supply, but it will only work with the cart slot - the CD drive requires more power.

I can't even find a generic 3rd party one on Ebay.  I don't want to overpower nor under-power the unit.  I read over time it will hurt the console.

[X68000]

I can't even find a generic 3rd party one on Ebay.  I don't want to overpower nor under-power the unit.  I read over time it will hurt the console.

Don't worry about going over on amperage, the system will only take in as much current as it needs.

[Dr.Agon]

what does it say about amps and volts on the genesis 2 psu?

my UK/EURO psu puts out 10v...

[wiggy]

10V .85A

[Dr.Agon]

10V .85A

not a good idea to use that then!

[Vt102]

10V .85A

not a good idea to use that then!

I now remember that the The JVC X'exe I use to own also used that adapter. My solution to the problem was to buy a canon printer adapter (like this one) and change the plug with one from Radio Shack. If you do this, make sure you have the polarities right. If you are afraid you might mess it up, find a mom & Pop TV/Radio repair store and ask them to do it for you. They;ll charge you a few bucks, but well worth it.