Victor HC-6
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Description
The first Victor computers were essentially rebranded Yamaha MSX machines without SFG music module. A superimposing adapter module (HC-A602S) was sold as an option.
The HC-6 looks like the CX5F or YIS-503. Its color is identical to the second model of HC-5.
This machine was aimed at the Japanese market. The power supply is internal.
| Brand | Victor (Manufacturer: Yamaha) |
| Model | HC-6 |
| Year | 1984 (October) |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥64,800 |
| RAM | 32kB in slot 0 |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges, side slot modules |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9928A |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149) |
| Chipset | Yamaha YM5214 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on |
| Extras | 60 pins connector |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
The HC-6 is a MSX1 with a Z80A from Sharp (LH-0080A). It supports all Yamaha modules.
The optional superimposing adapter module has a RGB21 connector, mixed video output and audio volume regulator.
Slot Map
| Slot 0 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page C000h~FFFFh | RAM | Cartridge Slot | Expansion Bus | Module Slot | |||
| Page 8000h~BFFFh | |||||||
| Page 4000h~7FFFh | Main-ROM | ||||||
| Page 0000h~3FFFh |
Connections
- DIN 41524 Monitor output
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 1 cartridge slot
- 1 module slot (left side, 60 pin connector)
- 1 expansion bus slot (back side, 2nd cartridge slot via Yamaha CA-01 adapter)
- RGB21 connector with superimpose capacity via Victor HC-A602S module (optional)
- Mixed Video via Victor HC-A602S module (optional)
Note: For RF output, the HC-A501F converter or the HC-A502F module is required.
Links
- http://www.cx5m.net/ (Now the site is broken only some files still online), Archived version (2019 version, some files are missing), Another mirror (file-hunter.com)
- Victor AV Personal Computer HC-6 flyer (Japanese)