Description

The Sanyo MSI-01 called "Super Impose Encoder" converts the RGB21 signal to composite video. It allows the recording of MSX screen (superimpose included) to a video tape recorder for example. This device was designed for the Sanyo MPC-11 that does not have a composite video output.

To use this peripheral, you need to have

Configuration 1

a Japanese MSX1 computer with RGB21 output - recommended machine is the Sanyo MPC-11, because it has a specific expansion bus slot, does not require an adapter and has superimposing and digitizing capacities
optionally the Sanyo MPC-X Graphic Expander Unit (¥89,800)
optionally the KA-MPC-X package (¥27,600)
optionally the KA-UC-X adapter (¥7,800)
optionally a lightpen Y4AA (¥14,000) if the MSX1 computer has a built-in lightpen interface
optionally a lightpen with interface MLP-01 (¥30,000) when you use a MSX1 computer without this interface

Note: The lightpen Y4AA is provided with the MPC-11. This computer can be used with or without the MPC-X Unit as it has itself superimposing and digitizing capacities. However, the MPC-X is required in combination with the MPC-11 if you want to use the computer as Videotex terminal or enjoy the extra features provided by the MPC-X.

Configuration 2

a Japanese MSX1 computer without RGB21 output - recommended machines are the following Sanyo machines, because they have a specific expansion bus slot and don't require an adapter: MPC-6, MPC-10, MPC-10mkII, PHC-30
the Sanyo MPC-X Graphic Expander Unit (¥89,800)
the KA-MPC-X package (¥27,600)
optionally the KA-UC-X adapter (¥7,800)
optionally a lightpen Y4AA (¥14,000) if the MSX1 computer has a built-in lightpen interface
optionally a lightpen with interface MLP-01 (¥30,000) when you use a MSX1 computer without this interface (it's the case of the MPC-6 and thr PHC-30)

Note: The lightpen MLP-10 is provided with the MPC-10 and probably the MPC-10mkII. Differences with lightpen Y4AA are unknown.

Launch price: ¥23,000 for the Recording Unit or Super Impose Encoder