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Sony SMC-70G

1983 · personal computer

Specifications

ManufacturerSony
Release year1983
TypePERSONAL COMPUTER
CPUZ80A - 4,028 Mhz
Memory (RAM)64Kb + 38Kb VRAM
ConfigurationsProfessional version of the sony SMC 70 computer (G is for genlock, P is for pal). Allows superimposing of computer graphics on video signal (i.e. for character generation on video).
Currency original price398000
Graphics160x100@ 4colors; 320x200@16colors; 640x200@4colors; 640x400 B&W
Operating SystemCP/M
Others portTape, earphone, expansion connector in the back (allow to connect expansion box like disk cache and video superimposer)
Parallel portPrinter parallel port, 25pin
ROM16
Serial portRS232
SoundYes
Storage memory2 FDD 3.5
Text (Cols x Rows)80x25 16 colors

About the Sony SMC-70G

Special version of the original SMC70 for computer graphics applications. Provide a superimposer board allowing genlocking of computer graphics over video signals (tipically used as character generator). "G" is for Genlock, "P" is for Pal (the european television standard).

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