Problem. |
Remedy. |
Game "freezes," stops, or is interrupted |
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Problem code. THIS WILL NOT HARM YOUR GAME.
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Press reset or turn deck power off and on and re-enter codes.
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Recheck codes.
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If using a single code, choose another code.
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If using 2 or more codes, delete 1 or more codes, or try a different combination
of codes.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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Dirt! Clean the metal contacts on your Genesis/Mega-Drive, Game Genie and
Game Cart connectors by firmly inserting a clean game into deck and removing.
Repeat 3-4 times. Then connect clean game to Game Genie and remove 3-4 times.
Then insert Game Genie into deck and remove 3-4 times.
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Scrambled or distorted picture. |
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Dirt! Clean the metal contacts on your Genesis/Mega-Drive, Game Genie and
Game Cart connectors by firmly inserting a clean game into deck and removing.
Repeat 3-4 times. Then connect clean game to Game Genie and remove 3-4 times.
Then insert Game Genie into deck and remove 3-4 times.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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Make sure the Game Genie is pushed in as far as it will go.
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No picture. |
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Make sure TV and Genesis/Mega-Drive are plugged in.
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Make sure TV and Genesis/Mega-Drive are turned on.
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Make sure TV and Genesis/Mega-Drive are connected properly.
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Make sure Channel 3/4 switch on deck is set correctly.
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Dirt! Clean the metal contacts on your Genesis/Mega-Drive, Game Genie and
Game Cart connectors by firmly inserting a clean game into deck and removing.
Repeat 3-4 times. Then connect clean game to Game Genie and remove 3-4 times.
Then insert Game Genie into deck and remove 3-4 times.
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Remove Game Genie, insert Game Cart into Genesis/Mega-Drive and check that
the game and your Genesis/Mega-Drive are working correctly without the Game
Genie.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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Game Genie Code Screen does not appear |
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Make sure Game Genie is pushed in as far as it will go.
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The game may be incompatible with Game Genie. Try a different game.
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Turn deck power off and then on again.
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Remove Game Genie, unplug the Game Cart from Game Genie and carefully but
firmly reconnect. Reinsert Game Genie into your Genesis/Mega-Drive.
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Dirt! Clean the metal contacts on your Genesis/Mega-Drive, Game Genie and
Game Cart connectors by firmly inserting a clean game into deck and removing.
Repeat 3-4 times. Then connect clean game to Game Genie and remove 3-4 times.
Then insert Game Genie into deck and remove 3-4 times.
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Remove Game Genie, insert Game Cart into Genesis/Mega-Drive and check that
the game and your Genesis/Mega-Drive are working correctly without the Game
Genie.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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No picture or Code Screen some of the time. |
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The game may be incompatible with Game Genie. Try a different game.
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Dirt! Clean the metal contacts on your Genesis/Mega-Drive, Game Genie and
Game Cart connectors by firmly inserting a clean game into deck and removing.
Repeat 3-4 times. Then connect clean game to Game Genie and remove 3-4 times.
Then insert Game Genie into deck and remove 3-4 times.
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Poor connection of Game Genie, Game Cart and/or Genesis/Mega-Drive. Remove
the Game Genie from the Genesis/Mega-Drive and repeat the connection procedures.
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Green Effects Active Light on Game Genie is not lighted
with switch up (on). |
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Make sure the Game Genie is pushed in as far as it will go.
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Make sure your Genesis/Mega-Drive is plugged in.
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Make sure your Genesis/Mega-Drive is turned on.
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Turn Genesis/Mega-Drive power off and then on again.
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Remove the Game Genie and reinsert into your Genesis/Mega-Drive.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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Unintended effect that does not interrupt game. |
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Problem code. THIS WILL NOT HARM YOUR GAME.
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Press reset or turn deck power off and on and re-enter codes.
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Recheck codes.
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If using a single code, choose another code.
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If using 2 or more codes, delete 1 or more codes, or try a different combination
of codes.
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Game does not appear after pressing Start in Code Screen. |
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The game requires a Master Code. Check your codes and make sure the Master
Code is active.
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Incompatible game. Try another game.
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Codes have no effect. |
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Make sure the Effects On/Off Switch is in the up (On) position and that the
green Effects Active Light is on.
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Problem code/incompatible game version. Sometimes a game publisher makes
changes to later production runs of its games and codes will no longer work.
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Check if the game requires a Master Code.
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Double-check that the Master Code has been entered correctly if one is required.
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Can't enter codes or control the Sword and "Swirling Star" Cursors. |
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Make sure Control Pad is plugged into Port 1.
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Make sure you are using Control Pad 1 to enter codes.
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