CD32: How do you know if it is PAL or NTSC?

[mongo]

However I'm unsure on the "not used" because RS-232 ports may malfunction silently. As RS-232 needs at least -3V to be standards compliant. This can be accomplished with an charge pump if not provided by the PSU directly.

The serial port on the CD-32 uses TTL voltage levels.

All the signals required for RGB output are available on the motherboard at TP9.

http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/downloads/CD32_V3_schematics.pdf

[mongo]

Since my CD32 is a PAL system, does it mean that if I connect it to a real RGB monitor (15KHz), I will notice interlace artifacts?

I know that I can NOT connect my PAL CD32 via an RGB cable into my Commodore 1084-S D1 since this monitor is NTSC.

You CAN connect your PAL CD32 via an RGB cable into my Commodore 1084-S D1 and it will work quite nicely. Commodore monitors will display PAL or NTSC no problem.

You'll notice interlace artifacts if you use an interlaced video mode on your CD32.

[mongo]

No mechanical movement in my CD32. No light emitting form the Lens either.

Make sure you have a CD on the spindle when you test it. Without a disk there, drives generally do nothing.