Description

Computer

The HB-F9S was a computer made and released by Sony. It was meant for the Spanish market. This model has been sold in several other European countries as the HB-F9P.

The HB-F9S has two cartridge slots in the upper right corner. The power button is on the left of the machine, the reset button was located left of the cartridge slots.

Firmware

The HB-F9S has a firmware called MemoVision whose Roms are located at slots 3-0 and 3-1. It contains some desk tools (calculator, calendar, timer and clock for six countries) and a family agenda.

Bypassing the firmware requires the user to press the GRAPH key during startup until Beep sound.

MemoVision can save its data to three 3 media:

• A battery powered SRAM cartridge (HBI-55)
• On tape, by pressing SHIFT during boot
• On disk by having a floppy in the drive while booting

Pictures

Computer

Sony HB-F9S

Sony HB-F9S inside

Sony HB-F9S packaging

Sony HB-F9S rear

Sony HB-F9S underside

Sony HB-F9S rightside

Firmware

Main menu screenshot

Desk tools screenshot

Family agenda screenshot

Specifications

The HB-F9S is a MSX2 with a Z80A from Sharp (LH0080A) or NEC (uPD780C) and an MSX-Engine S1985 from Yamaha.

Slot Map

Connections

• RF output
• RGB output
• 6-pin DIN Audio/Video connector
• Data Recorder connector
• Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
• 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
• 2 cartridge slots
• 220V AC Power socket

Links

• Manual de Instrucciones del Archivo Personal. (MemoVision manual in Spanish)
• Service Manual