Premium Fully Shielded CVBS Sync RGB SCART Video Cable - Sega Mega Drive 1 & Genesis 1

Get a cleaner analogue picture from your Sega Mega Drive 1 or Genesis 1 with this Premium Fully Shielded On-Sync RGB SCART Cable.

The original Model 1 console provides native analogue RGB through its rear 8-pin DIN AV connection. This allows the cable to carry the red, green and blue picture channels separately instead of combining the entire image into a single composite-video signal.

The separated video channels provide cleaner colour boundaries, sharper edges and reduced colour interference compared with the console’s standard composite-video output.

Composite video is used as the synchronisation source, creating a broadly compatible RGBS signal for EuroSCART televisions and retro gaming video processors. This configuration is correctly described as sync-on-composite and should not be confused with dedicated composite sync or CSYNC.

The cable uses 24 AWG stranded-copper conductors surrounded by aluminium foil and tin-plated copper-mesh shielding. This layered construction helps reduce electrical interference and crosstalk between the RGB, sync and audio signals.

A built-in tension cord supports the internal conductors, while the PVC outer jacket and moulded connectors provide protection during normal use. An integrated ferrite core offers additional resistance to high-frequency interference.

Inside the SCART connector, an integrated PCB houses the required video components and creates a secure connection between the console’s 8-pin DIN output and the EuroSCART plug. Audio (mono) from the console’s rear AV connection is carried through the same SCART lead.

Connect the cable directly to a scart compatible television or pair it with the OSSC or GBSC Pro to convert the original analogue RGB signal for a modern HDMI display.

At approximately 1.3 metres long, the cable provides practical placement between the console and connected equipment without leaving excessive cable behind the television.

Product Type: Fully shielded RGB SCART cable
Compatible Consoles: Sega Mega Drive Model 1 & Sega Genesis Model 1
Console Connection: 8-pin DIN AV connector
Display Connection: 21-pin male EuroSCART
Video Format: Analogue RGBS
Sync Source: Composite video / CVBS used as sync
Video Frequency: 15kHz standard-definition RGB
Compatible Video Modes: System and software-dependent 240p, 288p, 480i and 576i
Audio Through SCART: Mono from the rear console AV output
True Stereo Through This Cable: No
Stereo Audio Source: Separate front headphone connection required
Cable Length: Approximately 1.3 metres
Cable Length In Feet: Approximately 4.27 feet
Conductor Type: 24 AWG stranded copper
Primary Shielding: Aluminium foil
Secondary Shielding: Tin-plated copper-wire mesh
Internal Support: Tension cord
Outer Jacket: PVC
Interference Protection: Integrated ferrite core
Signal Components: Integrated PCB inside the SCART connector
Connector Standard: EuroSCART
Installation: Plug and play with compatible equipment
Colour: Black

Sega Mega Drive & Genesis

PAL Sega Mega Drive Model 1: Supported on standard models with the original 8-pin DIN AV connection and composite-video output.

NTSC-U Sega Genesis Model 1: Supported through the original 8-pin DIN AV connection.

NTSC-J Sega Mega Drive Model 1: Supported through the original 8-pin DIN AV connection.

The cable carries the original 15kHz RGB video signal generated by the console. Output resolution and refresh rate depend on the console region, installed modification and software being used.

Compatible Displays & Video Equipment

EuroScart capable televisions: Supported

OSSC AV1 RGB SCART Input: Supported

GBSC Pro RGB SCART Input: Supported

Compatible RGBS-To-YPbPr Converter: Supported

Professional RGB Monitor: Supported with a suitable EuroSCART-to-BNC or compatible RGBS breakout cable

EuroSCART Connection: Designed for European SCART equipment and not Japanese JP21 connections.

Model 1 Cable: Designed for consoles using the original 8-pin DIN AV connection.

Audio From The Rear AV Port: Carries the console’s rear AV audio output through SCART. On Model 1 consoles this is mono; stereo remains available separately from the front headphone socket.

Sync-On-Composite: Uses composite video as the synchronisation source for the RGB signal.

1 × Premium Fully Shielded On-Sync RGB SCART Cable For Sega Mega Drive 1 & Genesis 1

This Premium Sega Mega Drive 1 and Genesis 1 RGB SCART Cable is covered by a 12-month limited Retrolize warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware faults arising during normal use.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, liquid damage, crushed or cut cabling, bent connector pins, excessive pulling, damaged strain relief, unauthorised modification or faults caused by incompatible equipment.

Display incompatibility, incorrect video-processor settings, JP21 equipment, composite-only SCART inputs, mono audio from the console’s rear AV output or devices that do not accept 15kHz RGBS are not considered product faults.

Warranty claims remain subject to the full Retrolize warranty terms.