Retro PCs and microcomputers that we loved
平置き型もさまざまなメーカーから数多く発売されていましたが、今回はその中から5機種をピックアップしてみました。This corner looks back on the nostalgic microcomputer and computer with photos.This time, we changed the taste a little, and as an extra edition that picks up the peripheral devices at the time, we decided to use "Data Recorder / Planning Model".
In the early 1980s, the data recorder was a necessity for entering programs on a microcomputer or computer or running software.Each company has released various models for microcomputer and PC that did not have a built -in data recorder.
This time, we will look at a flat type that puts cassette tape from the front to the back from the front to the back, not a front loading mechanism like the NEC DR-330 introduced earlier.Maybe the model that you read this was featured at the time?
Hitachi Data Recorder TRQ-1500
According to the investigation, the TRQ model number seems to be the first "Voice Coder TRQ-10" released in 1974 (Showa 49).After that, the TRQ model number was mainly attached to the compact cassette (although there are also TRQ model numbers in 8 Traca Set Players).
当時のS1の広告を見ると、右端にTRQ-1500(準備中)という表記が見えるかと思います。After being announced as a peripheral device for S1 in the spring of 1984, the TRQ-1500 was launched in the summer.It can be used not only in the Basic Master Series, a Hitachi microcomputer and computer that had been released so far, but also on Hitachi MSX PCs and other companies' personal computers.The price was 13,800 yen.
The feature is that the 1200 Bo program tape for MSX is equipped with a double -speed mechanism that can reduce the loading time by half.The speaker monitor sound can be adjusted with a knob, and a switch switching switch is also available.It was 256mm long x 136mm x 58mm high, and it was a standard size for this kind of data recorder and weighed about 1 kg.Unusually, we adopt a mechanism that cannot be driven by batteries, but I think that it will not be a problem because the power cord is directly available.
背面にはDATA IN、REM、DATA OUT端子が、左側面には押しボタン式の位相反転スイッチと、数字が書かれたダイアル式のボリュームつまみがあります。操作ボタンの下には、テープスピードを変更する押しボタンと、スピーカモニタ音のOFF-1-2を選択するスイッチがありました。Sanyo Electric Data Recorder MR-11DR
A data recorder released in 1983.The price is 12,800 yen, isn't it a standard price at the time?As for the model number, Fujitsu released MB27501 and General released LMC-1001.The probability of road success is very high, and many people have taken care of them as an iron plate model.
One of the features of the appearance is that the handle is attached under the operation button.When I pulled it out, it came out, so I was able to grab here and carry it.Although it is possible to drive not only with AC power supply but also on batteries, this unit uses 4 AA batteries x 4 pieces, while many models usually use AA batteries.In addition, a switch between normal mode and data mode was prepared, and when the data was loading, the speaker monitor sound was also selected.There is also a switching switch, so you can use it almost any model with confidence.Since there is a MIC on the REC operation button, it could be used as a application for recording voices.
Although it is a code for AC power supply, it is in the shape of a common glasses code, but it is not compatible.As a substitute, there is a CN-320B released by Victor, so it will be "self-responsibility", but if you want to operate it with battery-les, please procure it.
左側面には左からAC入力、DC 6V入力端子、EAR、MIC、REM端子、MODE切り替えスイッチ、PH切り替えスイッチ、VOLコントロールと並んでいます。Toshiba Data Recorder PA7230
As can be seen from the start of the model number from "PA", it was released in 1983 as Pasopia7 as a peripheral device for Toshiba's PC and Pasopia7.Of course, it can be used on other models.As the "Automatic Stop / Automatic Level Control" is written, when the tape is wound during recording and playback, the running button is automatically stopped and the operation button is released, and the power is turned off, and some data recorders are manually.It was equipped with a function that automatically performs the level adjustment function performed by.
左側面にはDC 6V入力端子、EAR、MIC、REMOTE端子、VOLUMEつまみとなっていました。In addition to connecting the attached 6V/200mA AC adapter, or driving with 4 AA batteries, a microphone that can be used when used as a general tape recorder.The overall size is about two times smaller than the two models introduced so far, and it is not difficult to carry it.The size was 186 x 115 x 32mm high, weighed about 650g, and the price at that time was 12,800 yen.
月刊誌I/Oの1983年7月号に掲載されているPASOPIA7の広告ページではなぜか、価格が128,000円と掲載されていました(笑)。誤植なのは分かるのですが、本体より高いというのが面白い間違いです。Sharp data recorder CE-152
As you can see from the model number, it is a data recorder released for Sharp's Pokecon PC-1500 series in 1982.The size is the same as Toshiba's PA7230 introduced earlier, but the part with the accessory strap was different on the left and right.According to the manual, this unit is also equipped with an Auto Level Control function and does not require manual level adjustments, so there is no similar lever.
It can be driven by using 4 AA batteries x 4 bottles or connecting to the separately sold AC adapter EA-11E.By the way, the EA-11E used in this unit was written as 6V150ma center minus.
左側面にはDC IN 6V端子、EAR、MIC、REM端子、TONE調整つまみ、VOLUME調整つまみが並んでいます。A unique function is that it has a sound quality adjustment knob.It was said that turning the knob in the direction of H will enhance the treble, and if you turn it to L, the bass will be stronger.
This machine has appeared for Pokecon, but of course it can be used on most PCs used at the time.However, the price was 19,800 yen, which was slightly higher than other data recorders.
シャープのポケコン、PC-1500のオプションとして紹介されていました。なお、PC-1500にCE-152を接続するには、「PRINTER AND CASSETTE INTERFACE」CE-150が必要となります。Sony Data Coda SDC-500
It is a data recorder released by Sony for MSX in 1984, but maybe many people know because they appear in "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain".There was "BIT CORDER", but the one at hand is written as "Data-CORDER".This unit seemed to have a different typeface depending on the release time, and there was no word "Automatic Data Sensor" written directly below "Data-CORDER".
As for the design, the front is low, a slope is attached so that the back is higher, and the remaining amount of the set cassette tape is easy to look.It is also unique that there is a "Mute" button not found in other data recorders.At the time of recording, the silent section was recorded while this button was pressed, and the "automatic data search" function that searched for the blank part and went out.
背面にDC IN 6V(センターマイナス)、LOAD、REMOTE、SAVE端子と配置されていました。In addition to the phase switching switch, a knob that adjusts the load level, a switch with a speaker monitor sound that allows you to check the operation status during road saving, and even in the case of the program saves, in other conditions.Since the glowing indicator is installed, there is a convenient part where you can see the status just by looking at the lamp.It was equipped with an auto -shut -off mechanism that automatically turned off the power when the tape was over, so it was convenient not to worry about the power supply.Although the price was 12,800 yen while having such a function, I think some people used it as the main data recorder.
I was worried that the name was a data recorder but a data coder, so I looked into it, but Sony's boombox was attached to the "tape coder" from the first model released in 1966.I think it is the flow.
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