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Description
The Misawa-Van CX-5 is a rare MSX1 computer. It's actually the same computer as the Mitsubishi ML-TS1, but was released by Misawa-Van Corporation, a subsidiary of Misawa Home, as network terminal of its own professionnal system. The Mitsubishi logo has been replaced on front by the Misawa-Van logo.
This computer is the small brother of the MSX2 ML-TS2H telephone-computer, and was available in white instead of black for his big brother. The MSX logo does not appear on the machine.
This Telecom terminal includes a MSX1 firmware and was aimed at the Japanese market. The power supply is external.
Note:It's not the same computer as the Yamaha CX5!
| Brand | Misawa-Van (Manufacturer: Mitsubishi) |
| Model | CX-5 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥99,800 (included Van Network services) |
| RAM | ?64kB |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9928ANL |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149 integrated in MSX-Engine S1985) |
| Chipset | probably Yamaha S1985 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on + numeric keypad |
| Extras | Telecom firmware, Modem, probably MSX-Modem BASIC, Kanji-ROM level 1, dedicated telephone, ? slot doubler |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
The Misawa-Van CX-5 is a MSX1 with one or two cartridge slots, a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1) and probably an MSX-Engine S1985 from Yamaha. The modem speed is 300/1200bps. The keypad is made up of ten numbers and a RET key only. It is intended to dial a phone number.
Connections
- RF output
- Composite video output
- RJ11 modular connector (telephone line)
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 1 cartridge slot that can be doubled with a slot doubler
- Two AC power plug (100V)