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

[smerf]

Hi,

OK, Lets see if I can get this right, first don't use that power supply, it is the dreaded European power supply. Will not work in N. America, but on a good note, all CD-32 use the same DC power inputs, so you can get an old PC power supply (can even be a old AT power supply) look up the voltages coming off the main plug and find the +12V, -12V, 5V and ground on the PC power supply main connector (don't use the drive connectors, it can cause problems in the future if you expand your CD32) now once you have that you can cut the plug off the European power supply (make sure you cut the wire behind the plug at least 2 to 3 feet, oh heck just cut it about 6-7 inches away from the power supply) and then look up the power input setting on the CD32 (you can get those off the old hardware site) and then hook up the wires to the appropriate places on the power supply. This should give you a working power supply for your CD32. As far as the NTSC or PAL, I believe if I remember right that if you hold both keys down on your mouse it will come up with a screen asking which graphics mode do you want to start up with, I have a SX-1 and it has a jumper for that, but I wired in a switch so that at a flip of a switch I can tell it to start up in which mode. If I had a schematic I could probably tell you where to solder wires to the expansion port connector to put the switch in, just remember always have your unit off before switching, probably wouldn't hurt with it on, but why take a chance.

and remember

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smerf

[smerf]

Hi,

For the video I bought one of these, works great on my A1200, CD32, A500, and my Atari, play stations etc.

Video Converter for replace to Amiga 1200 2000 RGB Monitor + Power adapter 5V 2A

Costs $39.95 and it suits the needs if you don't want to spend a lot of money, also you can buy a more expensive one already in a box and running if you aren't good at building stuff in electronics. I purchased mine on ebay.

Now there are some clowns on this site, that will yell and hiss, that it is a piece of junk, doesn't give the proper colors, and has sparkles in it. They should read the frapping instructions, the sparkles come from an improper ground, and the color can be adjusted by adjustment switches on the card. The only thing is do not, and I stress do not use the 5V off the video connector on the Amiga, it isn't strong enough to support the card. So much for the yo yo that said I bought one and it ruined my Amiga, check the amp ranges on the Amiga and the card your are going to use.

smerf

[smerf]

smerf, Does it really use -12V DC ?

http://www.hardwarebook.info/Amiga_CD32_Power

Got me on that one. It has been at least 8 years since I even looked at my CD32, but according to the hardware book, the answer seem to be no, it doesn't use -12 v dc. Anyhow here is a site to get info on how to use a PC power supply.

http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/amiga_hacks/Amiga_Power_supplies/body_amiga_power_supplies.html

Nice work, on your question, sorry for the misinfo, like I said it has been at least 8 years since I looked at my CD 32, been thinking of bringing it out of the attic and hookint it up on my desk, this way I can put my Amiga 4000 away. (Nice having an SX-1).

and

Remember for any hard questions, be sure to talk to that moderator who wears a hard hat, you know old what is his name, (darn I keep forgettin).

smerf

[smerf]

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

@codehunter,

If you look closely at your cd32 you will see that when you lift the cd lid, there is a safety switch, that shuts it down. The only way you can get it to work with the lid opened is to over ride the safety switch.

smerf

[smerf]

Does the CD32 complain if the CD-rom is unplugged?

No, it sure doesn't, I have 5 CD 32 motherboards that I power up with the SX-1 and they function normally, they use a hard drive and I use them as a mini A1200 or A4000 when I get the time I am going to try to hook up a regular CD drive to them. Just to see if I can do it.

smerf

[smerf]

I was just thinking also...does the CD access light work in ANY way at all? (That may give some direction help to diagnose the problem)

*EDIT* I just found this quote of yours... "The system boots up, but just like before, the CD does not spin at all. The CD access light does not lit up."

So...without knowing exactly how everything should work...I would say it's possible the drive isn't actually getting any signals to "do anything"...and that's why it isn't "doing anything".

This.... ( apologies for the upside down photo )

Goes into this...

And then through the interruptor module within the casing...

Hi,

That little projectile sticking out of the lid in the first picture is a safety switch actuator, when that goes into the slot it hits a safety switch and disengages it allowing power to the cd module.

Try pressing down on the with a cd inserted and see if it will work that away.

smerf