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VG5000µ tech sheets

CPU

    The Microprocessor is a Zilog Z80 running at 4MHz

Memory:

    The ROM is 18 KB
    16 KB : VG 5000 Basic version 1.0 (c) 1982 Microsoft (Basic 80 from Microsoft)
    There are 2 different ROM: Basic 1.0 or 1.1
    2 KB: characters set
    The RAM :
      There is 24 KB RAM (8 KB are reserved for video memory)
      Available memory is 16 KB with Machine Language and 13 KB with Basic (13758 bytes)

Video:

    The VG 5000 uses a SGS Thomson EF9345 processor.
    Text mode: 25 rows x 40 columns
    character matrix: 8 x 10
    ASCII characters set, 128 graphics mode characters, 192 user characters.
    graphics mode: not available within basic, only semi graphic is available.
    8 colors

Sound:

    Synthesizer: tempo, octave, length, programmable pause.
    Octaves : 4
    Tempo : 256
    length from 0 to 100

Keyboard:

    63 keys (AZERTY standard).
    Caps lock
    CTRL key gives access to 33 Basic instructions.
    Direct access commands: PRINT, LIST, RUN, STOP.
    Edition key: clear screen, clear line, clear character, insert line, insert character.

Input-Output:

    Tape recorder connector (1200/2400 bauds)
    Scart connector to TV (RGB)
    External PSU (VU0022) connector
    Bus connector (2x25 pins)

Case:

    Size: 28 x 21 x 4,2 cm
    Weight : 820 g
    PSU (VU 0022): 200V - 50 Hz
    PSU Output: 12 V 150 mA, 5 V 1.1 A

Synoptic :


See the "Manuel VG5000"

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