Sanyo MPC-5
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Description
The Sanyo MPC-5, a.k.a Wavy5, is a very simple computer: it has only 16kB RAM and 2 cartridge slots. There is no printer port, and it also does not have the Sanyo expansion bus like some other models. It was aimed at the Japanese market. The power supply is internal.
This machine has been localised for the European market - see PHC-28L, PHC-28P (GE), PHC-28P (SP) and PHC-28S.
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Model | MPC-5 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥54,800 |
| RAM | 16kB in slot 0 |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9918A |
| Audio | PSG (AY-3-8910) |
| Chipset | none (separate IC's) |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on |
| Extras | reset button |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
Pictures
Specifications
The MPC-5 is a MSX1 with a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1).
Slot Map
| Slot 0 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page C000h~FFFFh | RAM | Cartridge Slot 1 | Cartridge Slot 2 | ||||
| Page 8000h~BFFFh | |||||||
| Page 4000h~7FFFh | Main-ROM | ||||||
| Page 0000h~3FFFh |
Connections
- RF output
- Analog sound & Composite video (NTSC)
- Data Recorder connector
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots