LaserActive:PAC-S10

The PAC-S10 (PAC-S1 in the Japanese market) is a control pack module designed for use with the Pioneer Laseractive CLD-A100 Laserdisc Player. It contains the hardware for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, based on the VA0-1.8 model 2 variant, Sega/Mega CD, as well as additional hardware allowing for the playback of Mega LD software specially designed for the LaserActive. The PAC-S10 also supports playing Sega Master System games via a Sega Genesis flash cart and — with the help of an adapter or mod — Sega 32X games are also supported. Due to the nature of the surface mount electrolytic capacitors used on these modules, ALL PAC-S10 and S1 modules should have capacitors replaced as soon as possible to avoid irreparable damage.

Select IR Pins Shorted

Some revisions of the PAC-S10/S1 came from the factory with pins D2 and C3 of the PAC connector shorted. This is no cause for alarm, simply leave it as is.

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  SEL IR Pins (D2 and C3) Shorted

Available Modifications

• Audio Circuit Service Bulletin Update
• PAC ATTACK - audio bypass for cartridge audio, utilizing a similar circuit to the Genesis/Mega Drive Triple Bypass V2
• FRAM - FM16W08 (direct drop in) or FM18W08 (tie pin 1 to GND or 5V)

PCB Photos

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  PAC-S1, SMAIN, Top

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  PAC-S1, SMAIN, Bottom

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  PAC-S1, SSUB, Top, Capacitors Removed

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  PAC-S1, SSUB, Bottom

Schematics

PAC-S10 SSUB Schematic