Description

The HX-10 is the most known computer released by Toshiba. It exists in various versions, some of them have only 16kB RAM, but Toshiba was the first to offer an MSX computer with 64kB RAM.

All models have only one cartridge slot. However, there is an expansion bus on the back of the computer to attach the Toshiba HX-E600 slotexpander, which provides a second slot and an extra I/O slot.

The colorful keyboard, with blue cursor keys, a red STOP key and a green GRAPH key lightens up the computer.

Initially aimed at the Japanese market under the label 'Pasopia IQ', this machine has been localised for several European countries. All the international versions have 64kB RAM.

This computer was sold with a demo tape (except when it was part of the HX-10 Kit sold only in Great-Britain).

Japanese versions

All these versions have a QWERTY/JIS keyboard.

European versions

Unlike in Japan, in Europe, Toshiba generally marketed them as the HX-10 without the extra letters at the end. The designation on the top will simply say HX-10, but the label at the bottom will typically show the full designation. Additionally in most cases the box will also show the full designation. The exception is the HX-10P, which will say both HX-10 on the bottom label and on the box.

Strangely enough Toshiba did not offer localised keyboard versions in Europe, using just two keyboard variations. Either an 'International' QWERTY keyboard with a £ key, or an 'International' QWERTY keyboard with an accents key. The picture shown on the box is the same for all models, and depicts the model with £ key.

Table of the computer specifications

Pictures

Check also the pages about the different models!

Japanese versions

Toshiba HX-10D black

Toshiba HX-10S/10D back

Toshiba HX-10S/10D right side

Toshiba HX-10D red

Toshiba HX-10D inside

Toshiba HX-10DP inside

Toshiba HX-10DP back

Toshiba HX-10DPN back

Toshiba HX-10DP/10DPN right side

European versions

Toshiba HX-10E/10F/10I/10SF

Toshiba HX-10(P)/10AA

Toshiba HX-10(P) inside

Toshiba HX-10AA/E/F/I/ (P)/SF left side

Toshiba HX-10AA/E/I/(P)/SF back

Toshiba HX-10AA/E/F/I/(P)/SF right side

Specifications

The Toshiba HX-10 is a MSX1 with a Z80A from Sharp (LH-0080A).

Slot Map for 16kB models

Slot Map for 64kB models

Connections

• RF output (except on HX-10DPN and HX-10F)
• RGB output (RP13A connector, only on HX-10DPN and HX-10F)
• Audio and composite video (NTSC-J) output on HX-10S, HX-10D, HX-10SA and HX-10DP
• Audio and composite video (PAL) output on HX-10AA, HX-10E, HX-10P and HX-10SF
• Data Recorder connector (on the right side on HX-10S and HX-10D, on the back on other models)
• Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer (except on HX-10S, HX-10D and HX-10SA)
• 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mouse, Paddle controllers, etc)
• 1 cartridge slot
• 1 Expansion bus slot with two polarizing keys (without sound in pin except on HX-10SF, not confirmed for HX-10AA, HX-10F and HX-10P)

External links

• Blog post about the HX-10DPN (Korean)
• Blog post about the HX-10D (Korean)
• Blog post about the HX-10P (Spanish)
• Blog post about the HX-10P electronics (Spanish)
• How to make an Extension Bus to Cartridge Slot adapter and add sound in to Extension Bus (Hansotten site on file hunter) (on archive.org)
• Toshiba Home Computer BASIC Language Instructions HX-10 Series (Japanese)