How to Set Up a Sega Dreamcast System Using an RF Unit

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Setting up a Sega Dreamcast System is just a matter of plugging in cables.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Check the back of your television and VCR for A/V inputs.
Step 2

Purchase an RF unit if your television and VCR do not have A/V inputs. The unit does not come with the Dreamcast.

Step 1

Disconnect the antenna from the television.
Step 2

Reconnect the antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the RF unit.
Step 3

Connect the TV OUT cable from the RF unit to the television.
Step 4

Connect the A/V IN cable from the RF unit to the A/V OUT terminal on the back of the Dreamcast console.
Step 5

Plug your television and Dreamcast console into a working outlet.
Step 6

Set the television to the correct channel.
Step 7

Plug the controller connector firmly into an open control port, with the flat side up on the front of the Dreamcast.
Step 8

Plug the keyboard connector firmly into an open control port on the front of the Dreamcast.
Step 9

Turn on the Dreamcast.

Step 1

Disconnect the antenna from the VCR.
Step 2

Reconnect the antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the RF unit.
Step 3

Connect the TV OUT cable from the RF unit to the VCR.
Step 4

Connect the A/V IN cable from the RF unit to the A/V OUT terminal on the back of the Dreamcast console.
Step 5

Plug your television, VCR and Dreamcast console into a working outlet.
Step 6

Set the television and VCR to the correct channel.
Step 7

Plug the controller connector firmly into an open control port, with the flat side up on the front of the Dreamcast.
Step 8

Plug the keyboard connector firmly into an open control port on the front of the Dreamcast.
Step 9

Turn on the Dreamcast.