This is a very particular MSX 1 computer ! It has an enhanced feature : as the Sony SMC 70, it has an interface (Laser Vision) to control a videodisc player and to do genlocking (superimposing pictures and texts above the Laser Disc image). It was mainly used for video production/editing.
The european PX-7 was black whereas the japanese version was black and silver.
A graphic tablet (PX-TB7) was also sold with the Palcom PX-7. With this thing you could create illustrations, shapes and various backgrounds, then store up to 8 of these shapes with their respective animation programmes into the computer memory.
The LD-700 Laser Disc Player was also sold as an option. When linked to the Palcom PX-7, the computer could entirely control it and exchange information.
Pionner also sold the ER-101 interface (Laser Vision) unit which made it possible for all MSX computers to have the same functionalities as the Palcom PX-7.
Please consider donating your old computer / videogame system to Old-Computers.com or one of our partners from anywhere in the world (Europe, America, Asia, etc.).
Miroslave Werner, no need to post image of your own piece, we arent interested.
Tuesday 17th July 2018
MAndatory Dog (Shitland)
Hi Craig (in Australia)
I have 1 of the (off loaded) Pioneer PX-7 MSX Computers
Friday 18th July 2014
Darren (Australia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v$zsjTpFR0oYQ
please help we have zx spectrum 48k and one 128k program running at 6mhz using external ram and snapper discs from velesoft site
Standard TMS (MSX 1) VDP + additionnal TMS 9928 /A VDP for video processing
RAM
32 KB + 2 KB
VRAM
16 KB + 16 KB for the 2nd VDP
ROM
48 KB (32 KB BIOS/BASIC + 8 KB P-BASIC)
TEXT MODES
Mode 0 : 40 x 24 Mode 1 : 32 x 24
GRAPHIC MODES
Mode 2 : 256 x 192 with 16 colors (Hires mode) Mode 3 : 64 x 48 with 16 colors (Multi colour mode) 32 sprites
COLORS
16
SOUND
General Instruments AY-3-8910 Programmable Sound Generator 3 channels, 8 octaves
I/O PORTS
2 joystick sockets 1 cardridge slot Tape recorder (1200/2400 bauds) RGB & Monitor video out Centronics port Video in & video out (COAX) Audio stereo Out (2 x RCA) Audio stereo In (2 x RCA) Laser Disc Player Interface (Laser Vision) System Control Input System Control Output (x 3) Keyboard socket Headphone out Controller port
