Orion -
I've translated the 2nd page of that brochure.
Maybe this one ought to go in the WIKI along with the image of the
original (salesy) Japanese. *BUT* what is cool, is it gives us more info
on that VIC-1510 which it states has a "composite" interface. This is
actually the second page, the first page is here:
http://www4.plala.or.jp/animaka/MZ2000/ ... 01_P04.jpg
Which can be translated later.
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VIC-1000 series is the computer which has many options. By
endless augmentability, the world of personal computer can be extend
widely. Sometimes unique, sometimes dynamic .. from the beginner to
the advanced, it will respond to a wide range of needs.
Super Expander needs to be connected to the VIC-1010 and use together with
the extension RAM pack. Additional BASIC commands: HIRES, PLOT, BOX,
CIRCLE, SETC, SOUND, MUSIC, TEMPO, PIANO, LOCATE, CHAR, PDL,
LIGHT, JOY, RELEASE, and such. Assignment (possible to change by user)
of 12 commands to function key, addition control function.
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VIC-1212
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Programmer's Aid Cartridge
Commodore's version of an efficient "toolkit" and debugging for BASIC
programming. All sorts of BASIC commands for programming or
debugging such as RENUMBER, MERGE, FIND, CHANGE, DELETE, AUTO,
TRACE, STEP, DUMP, HELP. For function keys, there are assigned two
modes with a total of 24 kinds of commands (configurable by user).
You can connect via the expansion port or VIC-1010.
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VIC-1213
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Machine Language Monitor Cartridge
This is the tool kit to make machine language programming more
efficient to debug.
1. Type in machine language commands on the keyboard, you can
control CPU and also file system.
2. It's also possible to do step action of the CPU.
3. You can change a register, program states, stack pointer or memory
at will.
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VIC-1311
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Joystick
This is the tool you can use to play games more like arcade games.
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VIC-1510
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Dedicated Color Monitor (including monitor cable)
Composite video input.
Internal speaker.
14 inches.
Connect VIC-1001's color video interface with the monitor cable.
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VIC-1515
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Graphic Printer
Dot Matrix impact printer 80 lines (columns?).
Printing speed of 30 words/sec.
You can print out all of fonts that the VIC-1001 has: (alphabet, graphic
fonts, katakana).
Possible standard fonts print, 2x horizontal font print, programmable
graphic print.
Connect VIC-1001 serial port or VIC-1540 serial port with included
cable.
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VIC-1530
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Cassette Drive
Storage capacity, about 160k (when use C-30). The way of memory is
Commodore protocol (500 baud). You can connect to the VIC-1001's
cassette interface.
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VIC-1540
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Single Floppy Disk Drive
This is an intelligent floppy drive and it doesn't need the VIC-1001's memory.
As it is a compact size, it will process 170k data with high speed.
You can use as big capacity file and also process data so rapidly
compared with cassette based.
Diskettes used: 5.25 inches standard mini floppy (soft sector) .
Memory capacity 175K per diskette.
Directory entry: 144/ diskette.
Sector / track: 17 ~ 21.
Byte / sector: 256. track: 35.
Block: 683.
Directly connect VIC-1001 serial port with included cable.
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VIC-1801
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Basic for the VIC
Program cassette to learn BASIC for VIC. You can learn basics of
BASIC with this program just made for beginners of the BASIC. Just
enter keys and simply follow commands on the monitor from this program.
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VIC-1901 ~
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All kinds of games (seriously, thats all it says!)