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Description
The HB-G900F is the adaptation of the HB-F900 for the French market. This computer supports superimposing with genlock via a specific video I/F connector on the back.
This model was a special computer aimed at the professional market. The keyboard is separate of unit. This model is only available in white color. The keyboard reference is KBD-12F.
Included a mouse and a special version of the software Multi-Teloper (Q-Manager & Graphics Editor) on floppy disk.
The HB-G900F was later replaced by a more advanced model such as the HB-G900AP with a AZERTY keyboard.
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | HB-G900F |
| Year | 1986 |
| Region | France |
| Launch price | 10,600 FF |
| RAM | 64kB in slot 3 |
| VRAM | 128kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges, 2DD floppy disks |
| Video | Yamaha V9938 |
| Audio | PSG (AY-3-8910) |
| Chipset | none (separate IC's) |
| Keyboard layout | AZERTY + numeric keypad |
| Extras | One 720kB 3.5" floppy disk drive, superimposition capacity, reset button, software, SonyLDP BASIC |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
The HB-G900F is a MSX2 with a Z80A from Sharp (LH0080A) and without MSX-Engine. The floppy disk controller chip is the CXD-1032Q (Sony).
The architecture is standard components and 64kb located in primary slot 3 (See service manual Part1 and See service manual Part2)
The optional AV creator HBI-900 interface has been replaced by the Videotizer (HBI-G900), a simplified interface to digitize images and do superimposing for the European market.
Connections
- RGB output (SCART)
- Analog sound output/input
- RS-232C connector (DB-25) with switch for terminal/modem operation
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots
- Keyboard connector
- Video I/F connector
