Sony HB-501P User manual
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
1.
OPERATION
1-1.
OPERATION
OF
HB-501P.
1-2.
MSX-BASIC
REFERENCE
CHART
(ENGLISH).
1-3.
OPERATION
OF
HB-501F.
1-
4.
MSX-BASIC
TABLEAU
DE
REFERENCE
(FRENCH).
2.
SERVICE
INFORMATION
2-
1
.
DISASSEMBLY
.
2-1-1.
Removal
of
the
Cabinet
(Upper)
....
2-1
-2.
Removal
of
the
Main
Board.
2-1-3.
Removal
of
the
Mechanical
Deck
.
.
.
.
2-1-4.
Removal
of
the
Keyboard
Unit.
2-1-5.
Removal
of
the
Keyboard.
2-2.
REPAIR
PARTS.
6.
REPAIR
PARTS
AND
FIXTURE
.
1-1
6-1.
EXPLODED
VIEWS
.
6-1-1.
MAIN
Assembly
(1).
.
1-15
6-1-2.
MAI
N
Assembly
(2).
.
1-23
6-1-3.
Mechanical
Deck
Block
(1)
.
6-1-4.
Mechaincal
Deck
Block
(2)
.
.
1-37
6-1-5.
Keyboard
Unit
(for
HB-501
P)
6-1-6.
Keyboard
Unit
(for
HB-501
F)
6-2.
ELECTRICAL
PARTS
LIST
6-2-1.
MAIN
Board
6-2-2.
CMT
Board
.
2-1
6-2-3.
LED
Board
.
2-1
6-2-4.
POWER
Board
2-1
6-2-5.
FRAME
.
.
.
2-1
6-3.
PACKING
MATERIAL
AND
ACCESSORY
2-2
2-2
2-2
3.
BLOCK
DIAGRAM
3-1.
MAIN.
4.
SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
AND
PRINTED
CIRCUIT
BOARD
4-1.
SEMICONDUCTOR
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
4-2.
MAIN
BOARD.
4-3.
CMT,
LED,
POWER.
4-4.
KEY
(FOR
HB-501P)
.
4-5.
KEY
(FOR
HB-501F).
4-6.
FRAME.
4-1
4-10
4-18
4-21
4-24
4-27
5.
ALIGNMENT
5-1.
CLOCK
FREQUENCY
ADJUSTMENT
.
.
.
5-2.
CASSETTE
RECORDER
ADJUSTEMNT
.
.
5-2-1.
RECORD/PLAYBACK
Head
Azimuth
Adjustment.
5-2-2.
Tape
Speed
Adjustment.
5-3.
RGB
UNIT
ADJUSTMENT
(FOR
HB-501F)
5-3-1.
Preparations..
5-3-2.
SYNC
Pulse
Clamp
Adjustment
.
5-3-3.
Blue
Output
Level
Adjustment.
5-3-4.
Red
Output
Level
Adjustment.
5-3-5.
Green
Output
Level
Adjustment.
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-2
5-2
H
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HB-501P/501F
OPERATION
1
-
1
.
OPERATION
OF
HB-501P
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
»ng.
2
.
3
Precautions
.
4
Location
and
function
of
parts
and
controls
.
5
Connection
of
peripherals
.
7
Hum
to
start
up.
1
0
Seaboard
operation
.13
Woe
to
use
the
built-in
bit-corder.20
Mem
ory
map.24
Staecrfrcations
.25
this
computer
only
with
peripherals
and
software
having
the
mark.
TR*
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
FEATURES
Built-in
MSX-BASIC
The
built-in
MSX-BASIC
has
various
commands,
statements
and
functions
which
allow
you
easy
program
development.
With
the
MSX-
BASIC
sprite
function,
you
can
make
and
move
the
different
patterns
on
each
of
the
32
sprite
planes.
The
sound
generator
makes
it
possible
to
output
three
tones
and
one
noise
simultaneously,
so
that
you
can
generate
various
effect
sound
or
music
by
using
the
PLAY
and
SOUND
statement
of
the
MSX-BASIC.
Two
supplied
manuals
for
the
MSX-BASIC
will
tell
you
not
only
how
to
use
the
MSX-BASIC
but
also
the
pleasure
of
programming.
Easy-to-use
Personal
Data
Bank
The
Personal
Data
Bank,
which
is
the
supplied
software,
makes
it
easy
to
handle
personal
data
such
as
addresses,
phone
numbers,
and
so
on.
Convenient
to
use,
you
are
sure
to
find
many
uses
for
it.
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bit-corder
Using
the
built-in
bit-corder,
saving
and
loading
of
various
programs
and
data
files
can
be
easily
made.
electrical
i
personnel
Pause
function
The
action
of
a
video
game,
for
example,
on
the
color
monitor
can
be
stopped
momentarily
by
pressing
the
PAUSE
button.
Various
peripherals
for
the
HB-501P
Various
peripherals
can
be
connected:
MSX-BASIC
program
and
data
and
the
Personal
Data
Bank
data
can
be
saved
not
only
on
an
audio
cassette
tape
but
also
on
a
data
cartridge
or
a
micro
floppydisk.
To
print
out
data
or
graphics,
the
color
plotter
printer
is
useful.
When
playing
a
computer
game,
you
can
use
up
to
two
joystick
controllers
to
make
the
game
more
exciting.
Peripheral
devices
for
HB-501P
Device
name
Major
features
HBD-50
Micro
Floppydisk
Drive
•
High-density
information
storage
•
Easy-to-operate
•
Fast
recall
of
data
JS-55
Joystick
•
Designed
for
left
or
right
handed
players
•
Shoot
buttons
on
both
left
and
right
JS-75
Wireless
Joystick
•
No
cords
to
get
tangled
•
Can
be
operated
from
up
to
7
meters
away
PRN-C41
Color
Plotter
Printer
•
Four-color
printer:
black,
blue,
green
and
red
•
Light
weight
and
compact
•
Can
use
any
paper
up
to
114
mm
in
width
3
*
^
1-1
PRECAUTIONS
On
safety
•
Operafe
the
unit
oniy
on
220V
ac.
•
Should
any
solid
object
or
liquid
fall
into
the
cabinet,
turn
the
power
off
and
have
the
unit
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operat¬
ing
it
any
further.
•
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
if
it
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
•
Do
not
place
or
drop
heavy
objects
on
the
power
cord.
Use
of
a
damaged
cord
is
dangerous.
To
disconnect
the
cord,
pull
it
out
by
the
plug—never
pull
the
cord
itself.
On
installation
•
The
computer
consists
of
high-precision
electronic
parts.
Do
not
drop
it
or
bump
it
against
other
objects.
Do
not
place
it
in
a
place
subject
to
vibration
or
on
an
unstable
base.
•
Do
not
install
the
unit
near
heat
sources
such
as
a
radiator
or
an
air
•
duct,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
and/or
moisture.
•
Do
not
place
electronic
equipment
near
the
computer.
It
may
mal¬
function
if
affected
by
an
electromagnetic
field.
•
Provide
adequate
air
circulation
to
prevent
internal
heat
build-up.
Do
not
place
the
unit
on
surfaces
(rugs,
blankets)
or
near
materials
(curtains,
draperies)
that
may
block
the
ventilation
slots.
•
Use
only
the
specified
peripheral
equipment;
otherwise,
trouble
may
result.
Before
connecting
peripheral
equipment,
be
sure
to
turn
the
power
off
or
the
internal
1C
chip
may
be
damaged.
•
Keep
the
supplied
personal
data
bank
away
from
equipments
with
magnets,
such
as
speakers
and
amplifiers,
because
their
magnets
could
cause
erasures
of
the
personal
data
bank.
On
cleaning
•
Clean
the
cabinet
and
keyboard
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth,
or
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with
a
mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
solvent,
such
as
alcohol
or
benzine,
which
might
damage
the
finish.
If
trouble
occurs,
unplug
the
unit,
and
contact
your
designated
Sony
dealer.
LOCATION
AND
FUNCTION
OF
PARTS
AND
CONTROLS
POWER
switch
and
Indicator
RESET
button
MUTE
button
STOP/EJECT
button
FF/CUE
(fast-forward/cue)
button
REW/REVIEW
(rewind/review)
button
LOAD
button
SAVE
button
Tape
counter
and
reset
button
MONITOR
selector
Select
the
appropriate
position
to
monitor
the
data
saved
on
cassette.
OFF:
Sound
is
not
monitored.
L:
Low
volume.
H:
High
volume.
LOAD/SAVE/OPERATION
indicator
Indicates
the
operation
of
the
bit-corder.
See
page
20.
Resets
the
computer
to
the
initial
state.
When
the
button
is
pressed,
the
built-in
memory
contents
will
be
destroyed.
PAUSE
button
-
Press
this
button
to
momen¬
tarily
stop
the
program
execution.
1-2
HB-501P
«
CONNECTION
OF
PERIPHERALS
%
CONTROLLER
A
and
B
connectors
Accept
joystick
controllers.
See
page
9.
Keyboard
See
page
13.
—
Cartridge
slot
1/2
This
slot
can
be
used
to
insert
a
ROM
cartridge
or
a
RAM
cartridge.
See
page
12.
PRINTER
connector
(14-pin)
—
1
Connect
an
8
bit
parallel
transfer
printer
of
the
MSX
specifications.
VIDEO/AUDIO
(video/audio
output)
—
connector
(6-pin
DIN
connector)
Connect
to
a
6-pin
DIN
audio/video
input
of
a
monitor
TV.
RF
connecter
-
Connect
to
the
TV
antenna
terminal
of
a
normal
TV
receiver
with
a
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
Ground
terminal
-
Ac
power
cord
-
Cursor
joystick
(supplied)
and
Cursor
joystick
holder
Make
sure
to
turn
off
the
computer
and
all
the
devices
to
be
connected.
CONNECTING
A
MONITOR
TV
Connecting
a
normal
TV
receiver
1
Connect
the
TV
antenna
terminal
to
the
supplied
antenna
selector.
2
Connect
a
TV
receiver
to
the
computer.
To
UHF
input
f
©
Antenna
selector
(supplied)
To
COMPUTER
To
RF
Normal
TV
receiver
To
a
wall
outlet
3
Select
the
channel
UHF
36
for
the
computer.
The
RF
output
of
the
computer
is
set
to
the
channel
UHF
36
at
factory.
Note
on
the
channel
adjustment
knob
If
the
channel
UHF
36
is
occupied,
or
if
the
display
distorts
on
the
channel
UHF
36,
turn
the
knob
at
the
rear
of
the
computer
with
a
small
screwdriver
to
change
the
UHF
channel.
When
you
turn
the
knob
clockwise,
the
channel
changes
to
35,
and
if
the
knob
is
turned
counterclockwise,
the
channel
changes
to
37.
The
channel
can
be
set
from
35
to
37
with
the
knob.
Note
Set
the
switch
of
the
antenna
selector
to
the
COMPUTER
position
when
using
the
computer.
To
watch
TV,
set
it
to
the
AERIAL
position.
HB-501P
1-3
Connecting
a
monitor
TV
with
RF
AUX
connector
in
front
CONNECTING
A
PRINTER
PRN-C41
etc.
To
PRINTER
To
the
parallel
connector
7-
@
o
a
Printer
cable
supplied
with
the
PRN-C41
CONNECTING
A
JOYSTICK
CONTROLLER
If
your
monitor
TV
has
a
composite
vi
DIN
type)
signal
input
(BNC-type
or
6-pin
To
VIDEO/AUDIO
Note
The
VMC-262M
connecting
cable
with
the
EAC-57
adaptor
can
be
used
instead
of
the
RK-140.
To
VIDEO/AUDIO
JS-55
Joystick
Controller
JS-75
Wireless
Joystick.Receiver
etc.
1-4
HB-501P
HOW
TO
STARTUP
The
computer
itself
consists
of
many
electronic
parts
such
as
LSIs
and
ICs,
and
other
electrical
and
mechanical
parts.
These
are
called
“hardware”.
The
computer
can
perform
various
kinds
of
jobs
using
programs
that
determine
the
sequence
the
computer
should
follow
to
do
the
job.
(These
programs
are
also
called
“software”.)
For
the
HB-501P,
there
are
mainly
four
types
of
program:
•
Program
built
in
the
HB-501P
Personal
Data
Bank
MSX-BASIC
interpreter
•
Program
stored
in
the
cassette
supplied
with
the
HB-501P
Personal
data
bank
•
Commercially
available
programs
in
MSX-cartridge
form
Games
and
other
useful
programs
are
available.
•
User
designed
programs
in
MSX-BASIC
You
can
make
your
own
programs
using
the
built-in
MSX-BASIC
interpreter.
A
knowledge
of
BASIC
programming
is
required.
When
all
the
necessary
connections
have
been
made,
select
the
program
and
follow
the
appropriate
steps
to
get
started.
TO
START
UP
THE
PERSONAL
DATA
BANK
Insert
the
supplied
cassette
tape
into
the
bit-corder
and
make
necessary
adjustments
for
loading.
For
details,
refer
to
“How
to
use
the
Personal
Data
Bank”.
Data
created
by
the
Personal
Data
Bank
can
be
saved
to
a
cassette
using
the
built-in
bit-corder,
to
an
optional
HBI-55
data
cartridge
or
to
a
microfloppy
disk
using
the
HBD-50
micro
floppydisk
unit.
To
use
the
data
cartridge
or
micro
floppydisk
unit,
first
insert
the
data
cartridge
or
the
interface
cartridge
of
the
micro
floppydisk
unit
into
the
cartridge
slot
LU
or
[
2
],
then
turn
on
the
power.
Refer
to
“How
to
use
the
Personal
Data
Bank”
for
details.
Note
on
MSX-DOS
When
MSX-DOS
commands
(except
DIR,
FORMAT
and
BASIC)
are
used,
data
created
by
the
Personal
Data
Bank
are
not
maintained.
Therefore,
be
sure
to
save
data
before
transferring
control
from
the
Personal
Data
Bank
to
MSX-DOS.
Once
the
above
MSX-DOS
commands
are
used,
the
following
MSX-
BASIC
commands
cannot
be
used:
SAVE
“CAT:”,
LOAD
“CAT:”,
CALL
HITBIT
TO
START
UP
MSX-BASIC
1
Turn
on
the
monitor
TV
and
the
computer.
The
computer
enters
the
MSX-BASIC
command
wait
state.
For
further
operation,
refer
to
“Introduction
to
MSX-BASIC”
and
“MSX-BASIC
Programming
Reference
Manual”.
f
HB-501P
1-5
KEYBOARD
OPERATION
TO
START
UP
A
GAME
OR
OTHER
PROGRAMS
IN
AN
MSX
CARTRIDGE
Insert
the
cartridge
into
cartridge
slot
i
or
2
with
the
illustration
side
toward
you.
Then,
turn
on
the
monitor
TV
and
the
computer.
For
details,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
program
cartridge.
Caution
|
Do
not
insert
or
remove
the
cartridge
while
the
computer’s
power
is
on.
Using
the
PAUSE
button
To
momentarily
stop
the
action
of
games,
etc.,
press
the
PAUSE
button
located
above
the
Q
keys.
To
resume
the
game,
press
the
PAUSE
button
again.
This
does
not
affect
the
game
score,
etc.
Caution
j
With
some
software,
use
of
the
PAUSE
button
may
distort
the
display.
Using
the
curstick
(cursor
joystick)
Insert
the
supplied
curstick
into
the
center
hole
of
the
cursor
keys.
This
allows
you
to
use
the
cursor
keys
as
an
8-direction
joystick.
KEY
ARRANGEMENT
Alphanumeric
characters
are
arranged
in
the
standard
QWERTY
type¬
writer
keyboard,
as
shown
below.
Edit
keys
Control
keys
The
keyboard
has
character
input,
control,
edit
and
function
keys.
When
a
character
input
key
is
pressed,
the
corresponding
character
is
entered
into
the
computer.
When
a
control
key
is
pressed,
the
corre¬
sponding
operation
is
performed.
Character
input
keys:
A
to
Z,
0
to
9,
+,
?,
”,
and
so
forth.
The
space
bar
generates
a
blank
space.
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cursor
move
keys
(Q)
.
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keys:
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A
graphic
pattern
sheet
is
supplied
on
page
27.
Use
this
sheet
to
see
at
a
glance
what
keys
to
press
to
enter
a
desired
symbol
or
a
graphic
pattern.
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enter
these
patterns
or
characters,
see
page
15.
1-6
HB-501P
CHARACTER
INPUT
To
enter
characters
When
a
character
input
key
is
pressed,
the
small
letter
or
symbol
printed
on
the
lower
part
on
the
key
top
is
entered.
When
a
character
input
key
is
pressed
with
the
[v]
key,
the
capital
letter
or
symbol
printed
on
the
upper
part
of
the
key
top
is
entered.
To
enter
only
capital
letters
Depress
the
igg
key.
When
this
key
is
pressed,
it
will
lock;
when
pressed
again,
it
will
unlock.
While
this
key
locks,
the
indicator
on
the
key
lights
up,
and
the
26
alphabet
letters
are
entered
in
caps
(just
as
when
the
[TH
key
is
pressed
in
the
normal
mode),
but
numbers
and
symbols
are
entered
in
the
normal
mode.
To
put
an
accent
mark
on
a
character
Key
0
is
used
to
put
an
accent
mark
on
a
character.
To
put
the
accent
mark
printed
on
the
lower-left
of
the
key
(')
on
a
character,
first,
press
key
0
(in
this
step,
no
symbol
is
displayed
on
the
screen).
Then,
press
the
character
input
key
needing
an
accent
mark.
The
character
with
an
accent
mark
is
displayed.
In
the
same
way,
to
put
the
accent
mark
on
the
upper-left
of
the
key
0
(
),
press
the
key
while
pressing
the
.
key.
Then,
press
the
character
input
key
needing
an
accent
mark.
To
put
the
accent
mark
on
the
lower-right
of
the
key
0
(“),
press
the
key
together
with
the
[CODE
1
key.
To
put
the
accent
mark
on
the
upper-right
of
the
key
0
("),
press
the
key
while
pressing
the(T]key
and
the
CODE'
key.
This
key
-
CODEI
+
This
key
-
T^ODEj
To
enter
a
character
or
symbol
printed
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet
The
procedure
to
enter
a
character
or
symbol
printed
on
the
supplied
graphic
pattern
sheet
is
as
follows:
To
enter
graphic
patterns
To
enter
the
graphic
pattern
printed
on
the
lower-right
part
of
the
key
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet,
press
the
corresponding
keyboard
char¬
acter
input
key
while
pressing
the
GRAPH
key.
To
enter
the
graphic
pattern
printed
on
the
upper-right
part
of
the
key
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet,
press
the
corresponding
keyboard
char¬
acter
input
key
while
pressing
the
[GRA
PH
key
and
the[T]key.
14
15
HB-501P
1-7
To
enter
special
characters
To
enter
the
character
or
symbol
printed
on
the
lower-left
part
of
the
key
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet,
press
the
corresponding
keyboard
character
input
key
while
pressing
the
[CODE
key.
Pressed
key
CODE
+
o-
Character
or
symbol
to
be
entered
w
O
CODE]
+
m
To
enter
the
character
or
symbol
printed
on
the
upper-left
part
of
the
key
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet,
press
the
corresponding
keyboard
character
input
key
while
pressing
the
[CODE]
key
and
the
..
key.
Pressed
key
Character
or
symbol
to
be
entered
[CODE]
+!{>!+
i'\
I
[CODE]
+['}]+
n-
N
Note
When
using
the
[code]
k
ey,
release
the
@
key.
EDIT
KEY
FUNCTIONS
Keys
NSl.
f
PEQ
.Inland
cursor
move
keys
(@)
are
mainly
used
for
editing
a
line
or
screen.
Each
function
is
determined
by
the
soft¬
ware
used,
so
read
the
relevant
Software
Guide
for
details.
Under
MSX-BASIC,
the
edit
keys
function
as
follows:
[home]
key
When
this
key
is
pressed,
the
cursor
moves
to
the
upper-left
corner
of
the
display
screen.
The
characters
displayed
on
the
screen
remain.
When
pressing
this
key
together
with
the[T]key,
the
cursor
moves
to
the
upper-left
corner
of
the
screen,
while
any
character
displayed
on
the
screen
is
erased.
[Ins]
(insert)
key
Once
this
key
is
pressed,
the
computer
is
set
to
the
insert
mode.
In
this
mode,
the
cursor
becomes
smaller
and
the
character
at
the
cursor
position
and
the
followings
are
moved
one
space
to
the
right
when
a
key
is
pressed,
and
you
can
insert
as
many
characters
as
you
want.
When
pressing
this
key
again
or
moving
the
cursor
with
cursor
move
keys,
the
insert
mode
will
be
released.
[del!
(delete)
key
The
character
at
the
cursor
position
is
deleted.
All
characters
after
the
deleted
character
are
moved
one
space
to
the
left.
(back
space)
key
When
this
key
is
pressed,
the
cursor
moves
one
space
to
the
left
and
the
character
in
that
position
is
deleted.
Si
(cursor
move)
keys
These
keys
are
used
to
move
the
cursor
one
space
in
the
direction
of
the
triangle:
to
the
right,
to
the
left,
up
or
down.
When
the
keys
next
to
each
other
are
pressed
at
the
same
time,
the
cursor
moves
diagonally.
Any
character
which
the
cursor
moves
over
does
not
change.
CONTROL
KEY
FUNCTIONS
[B
key
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
a
character
input
key,
the
cor¬
responding
symbol
in
the
shift
position
(upper-left
symbol
on
the
key)
or
corresponding
capital
letter
is
entered.
®
key
When
this
key
is
pressed,
it
will
lock
so
that
all
letters
are
entered
in
capitals.
Numbers
and
symbols
will
be
entered
normally
even
if
this
key
locks.
When
the
key
is
pressed
again,
it
will
unlock.
While
this
key
is
locked,
the
indicator
on
the
key
lights
up.
[CODE]
key
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
a
character
input
key,
the
lower-left
character
or
symbol
printed
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet
(supplied
at
the
end
of
this
manual)
is
entered.
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
a
character
input
key
and
the
key,
the
upper-left
character
or
symbol
on
the
graphic
pattern
sheet
is
entered.
[G
RAPH]
key
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
a
character
input
key,
the
lower-right
graphic
pattern
printed
on
the
key
is
entered.
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
a
character
input
key
and
the
□□
k
ey,
the
upper-right
graphic
pattern
printed
on
the
key
is
entered.
1-8
HB-501P
I
CTRL]
(control)
key
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
certain
keys,
a
special
opera¬
tion
is
performed.
The
key
function
is
determined
by
the
software
used.
Under
MSX-BASIC,
the
following
key
combinations
are
available:
CTRL
+
B
:
moves
the
cursor
to
the
beginning
of
the
word
at
the
cursor
position.
When
the
cursor
is
positioned
at
the
beginning
of
a
word,
the
cursor
moves
to
the
begin¬
ning
of
the
preceding
word.
CTRL
+
C
:
releases
to
input
wait
state
or
automatic
line
number
generation.
CTRL
+
E
:
deletes
the
character
between
the
cursor
position
and
the
end
of
the
line.
CTRL
+
F
CTRL
+
G
CTRL
+
H
CTRL
+
I
CTRL
+
J
CTRL
+
K
CTRL
+
L
CTRL
+
M
CTRL
+
N
CTRL
+
R
CTRL
+
U
CTRL
+
X
CTRL
+
\
CTRL
+
]
CTRL
+
"
CTRL
moves
the
cursor
to
the
beginning
of
the
next
word,
generates
a
beep
sound,
has
the
same
function
as
theL
1
?
3
]key.
has
the
same
function
as
the
|TABi
key.
moves
the
cursor
one
line
down,
has
the
same
function
as
the
[HOME
key.
has
the
same
function
as
theQ^key
+
home
key.
has
the
same
function
as
the
key.
moves
the
cursor
to
a
position
next
to
the
last
character
in
the
line,
has
the
same
function
as
the
liwsj
key.
deletes
the
characters
of
the
line
at
the
cursor
posi¬
tion.
has
the
same
function
as
the
[select
key.
moves
the
cursor
to
the
right,
moves
the
cursor
to
the
left,
moves
the
cursor
up.
(underline):
moves
the
cursor
down.
ItabI
key
This
key
is
used
to
move
the
cursor
to
the
next
tab
posits.
USX-
BASIC,
tabs
are
set
at
every
eight
characters.
Any
characters
the
cursor
goes
over
are
deleted
when
the
cursor
moves
:c
the
*exi
tab
position.
J_
key
Press
this
key
to
indicate
the
end
of
a
line
of
data
or
commands
from
the
keyboard.
Press
this
key
every
time
you
finish
entering
a
ime.
ESC]
(escape)
key
The
function
of
this
key
is
determined
by
the
software
used,
troer
MSX-BASIC,
this
key
is
inoperative.
[stop]
key
Press
this
key
to
interrupt
program
execution
or
listing.
You
can
restart
the
program
by
pressing
this
key
again.
Pressing
this
key
together
with
the
xTTrT
key
does
the
same.
In
this
case,
however,
you
can
restart
program
execution
with
the
CONT
command,
but
listing
cannot
be
continued.
I
select
|
key
The
function
of
this
key
is
determined
by
the
software
used.
Under
MSX-BASIC,
this
key
is
not
used.
FUNCTION
KEYS
Keys
[fT]
to
[fs
1
(fF6]to
[fio]
)
are
called
function
keys.
The
functions
of
these
keys
are
determined
by
the
software.
Therefore,
read
the
rele¬
vant
Software
Guide
for
their
functions.
In
MSX-BASIC,
keys[Ujto
UK
function
as
follows
(When
these
keys
are
pressed
while
pressing
the
□
TJkey,
they
function
as
keys[F6]to
[Fio.):
Function
key
only
Function
key
+i
ft
Ikey
fFtl
color
HI]
auto
fF3l
goto
[F4]
list
[F5
run
„
-_
|F6j
color
15,
4,
4
F7
cload”
F8
cont
J
i«j
Nst.y.
fi
oj
els:
run
J
HB-501P
19
HOW
TO
USE
THE
BUILT-IN
BIT-CORDER
There
is
no
need
for
troublesome
connection
between
the
recorder
and
computer
with
the
built-in
bit-corder.
Saving
and
loading
of
various
MSX
Basic
programs,
data
files
and
Personal
Data
Bank
data
can
be
made
on
a
single
cassette
tape.
Each
program
or
data
file
can
be
easily
found
afterwards
by
inserting
a
blank
of
more
than
4
seconds
between
each
program
or
data
file.
CASSETTE
INSERTION
1
Open
the
cassette
holder.
2
Insert
a
cassette
with
the
desired
side,
A
or
B,
towards
you.
Before
inserting
a
cassette,
take
up
any
slack
in
the
tape
to
prevent
it
from
becoming
tangled
around
the
capstan.
3
C
lose
the
cassette
holder
completely.
TO
SAVE
A
PROGRAM
CAUTION
When
the
bit-corder
functions
in
save
mode,
the
erase
head
automati¬
cally
erases
any
previously
recorded
material.
Before
saving
a
program,
make
sure
that
the
cassette
tape
to
be
used
does
not
have
material
that
should
not
be
erased.
Tape
counter
and
reset
button
The
tape
counter
provides
a
numerical
reference
point
while
saving
which
can
be
used
to
index
a
cassette.
Press
the
tape
counter
reset
button
before
saving,
to
reset
the
counter
to
“000”.
After
saving,
make
a
note
of
the
figure
on
the
tape
counter.
TO
VERIFY
A
PROGRAM
It
is
important
to
verify
the
program
immediately
after
it
has
been
saved.
The
verification
procedure
checks
to
see
that
the
program
is
saved
correctly
onto
the
tape
by
comparing
the
program
saved
with
that
presently
stored
in
the
computer.
1
Insert
the
cassette
and
press
the
►►
(or
◄◄
)
button
to
locate
the
beginning
of
the
program.
2
Depress
the
►
button.
3
Type
the
load
command
of
MSX-BASIC
from
the
keyboard.
CLOAD?
“program
name”
The
program
name
must
be
the
same
as
that
used
in
saving.
4
Press
the
Jjkey.
The
tape
begins
to
run.
When
the
program
is
found
on
the
cassette,
the
following
message
is
displayed:
Found:
program
name.
The
verification
operation
begins
when
the
program
is
found.
5
When
verification
is
completed,
the
tape
automatically
stops
and
the
verification
result
is
displayed
on
the
screen.
Press
the
■
l±
button
to
release
the
►
button.
When
the
message
“OK”
is
displayed,
the
program
has
been
pro¬
perly
saved.
When
the
message
“Device
I/O
error”
or
“Verify
error”
is
displayed,
save
the
program
once
again.
1
2
3
4
5
Insert
a
cassette
into
the
bit-corder.
Depress
the
•
button.
The
LOAD/SAVE/OPERATION
indicator
lights
up
in
red
but
the
tape
does
not
run.
No
level
adjustment
is
required.
Type
the
save
command
of
MSX-BASIC
from
the
keyboard.
CSAVE
“program
name”
Define
the
program
name
within
six
characters.
The
first
character
jst
be
an
alphabetic
character,
ess
the
[Jjkey.
Save
operation
begins.
hen
the
entire
program
is
saved,
the
tape
automatically
stops,
ess
the
Ml±
button
to
release
the
•
button.
If
the
message
“Found”
is
not
displayed,
rewind
the
tape
and
attempt
to
verify
the
program
again.
1-10
HB-501P
TO
LOAD
A
PROGRAM
1
Insert
the
cassette
tape
and
locate
the
beginning
of
the
program.
2
Type
the
load
command
of
MSX-BASIC
from
the
keyboard.
CLOAD
“program
name”
3
Press
the
{
J\
key
and
depress
the
►
button.
The
tape
begins
to
run.
When
the
program
is
found
on
the
cassette,
the
following
message
is
displayed:
Found:
’’program
name”
Loading
begins
when
the
program
is
found.
When
loading
is
completed,
the
tape
automatically
stops.
Press
the
Ml±
button
to
release
the
►
button.
When
the
message
“OK”
is
displayed,
loading
is
completed.
When
the
message
“Device
I/O
error”
is
displayed,
load
the
pro¬
gram
once
again.
If
the
message
’’Found”
is
not
displayed,
rewind
the
tape
and
attempt
to
load
the
program
again.
*
How
to
locate
the
beginning
of
the
program
(ADS)
A
blank
space
for
more
than
4
seconds
long
between
the
programs
allows
you
to
locate
the
beginning
of
the
programs
using
the
ADS
(Auto
data
search)
system.
When
searching
a
program
(such
as
in
Step
4
above)
if
another
program
is
found,
the
following
message
will
be
displayed:
Skip:
program
name
In
this
case,
press
the
or
button
and
keep
it
depressed.
The
tape
runs
rapidly
and
will
automatically
stop
when
a
blank
space
is
found.
Release
the
or
button.
The
tape
begins
to
run
again.
Repeat
this
step
until
the
required
program
is
found.
To
make
a
blank
space
on
a
tape
Depress
the
•
button
and
then
press
the
MUTE
button
for
more
than
4
seconds.
While
the
MUTE
button
is
pressed,
the
tape
runs
and
a
blank
space
is
created.
NOTES
ON
CASSETTES
To
protect
cassettes
from
accidental
erasure
Remove
the
tab
as
illustrated
so
that
the
record
mode
does
not
function
when
the
record
button
is
pressed.
To
protect
side
A
recording
r°
Tab
of
side
A
To
record
on
a
cassette
once
tabs
have
been
removed,
simply
cover
the
slot
with
plastic
tape.
Cassette
care
•
Avoid
touching
the
tape
surface
of
a
cassette,
as
any
dirt
or
dust
will
contaminate
the
heads.
•
The
use
of
a
120-minute
cassette
tape
is
not
recommended.
Frequent
switching
of
the
tape
operation
mode
can
result
in
the
tape
becoming
entangled
because
this
very
thin
tape
can
easily
be
stretched.
•
Keep
cassettes
away
from
equipment
with
magnets,
such
as
spea¬
kers
and
amplifiers,
because
their
magnets
could
cause
erasures
or
distortions
of
your
recorded
tapes.
•
Protect
cassettes
from
dust
by
storing
them
in
their
cases.
Even
minor
dirt
or
dust
could
contaminate
the
heads,
resulting
in
noise
and
sound
drop-outs.
•
Do
not
expose
cassettes
to
direct
sunlight,
extremely
cold
temper¬
ature
or
moisture.
HB-501P
Ml
memory
map
HB-501P
&H0000
SLOT®
SLOT
1
MSX-
BASIC
!
i
ROM
!
32K
bytes
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SLOT
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».
FBE
iuBCion
Note
.
When
MSX-Disk
BASIC
is
used
address
&HE278.
C
work
area
is
mapped
from
the
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
Processor
used
Clock
frequency
WAIT
Interrupt
Resetting
Z-80A
3.579545
MHz
1
WAIT
at
CPU
Ml
cycle
Maskable
interrupt
Z-80A
mode
0
mode
1
mode
2
Automatic
at
power
on/Manual
(Memory
contents
are
not
maintained.)
Memory
Main
memory
ROM
64K
bytes
RAM
MSX-BASIC:
32K
bytes
CRT
display
CRT
controller
Display
screen
Character
display
Graphic
display
Border
area
Output
interface
aracter
display,
graphic
display
and
'der
area
8
dot
matrix/character
37
characters*24
lines,
16
colors
initial
"stale
in
MSX-BASIC
is
set
to
is
mode.)
colors
^'(horizontal)
xl92
(vertical)
dots
64
blocks
(horizontal)
*48
blocks
srtical)
Kite
function
Number
of
sprite
plane:
32
AL°video
output
(6-pin
DIN
connector):
omposite
video
signal
1
V
p-p,
75
ohms,
sync
negative
,udio
output:
-5dBs
signal:
TV
UHF
36ch
^
-
-
-
•
I
I_^
A
■
.
—
l_
I/O
interface
Keyboard
Software
scanning
Total
number
of
keys:
75
Control
keys:
12
Function
keys:
5
Edit
keys:
8
24
1-12
HB-501P
Sound
generator
8-octave,
3
tones
and
1
noise
output
Printer
interface
14-pin
connector
TTL
level
Standard
8-bit
parallel
transfer
General
purpose
interface
9-pin
connector
(2)
For
connection
of
joystick,
etc.
MSX
cartridge
slot
2
Bit
corder
section
Baud
rate
Maximum
2,400bps
Fast
forward/rewind
time
Approximately
2.5
min.
(using
a
Sony
C-60
cassette
tape)
General
Power
requirement
Power
consumption
Operating
conditions
Storage
temperature
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
supplied
220
V
ac
±10%,
50/60Hz
22W
(main
unit
only)
Temperature:
5°C
to
35°C
(41
*F
to
95°F)
Humidity:
20
to
80%
-15°C
to
+60°C
(5°F
to
140*F)
Approx.
393
x76
x287
mm
(w/h/tf)
(15.5x3x11.3
inches)
main
unit
only,
including
protecting
parts
and
controls
Approx.
3.8
kg
(8.381b)
main
unit
only
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(1)
Personal
data
bank
cassette
(1)
Antenna
selector
(1)
Operating
Instructions
(1)
How
to
use
Personal
Data
Bank
(1)
Introduction
to
MSX-BASIC
(1)
MSX-BAS
1C
Programming
Reference
Manual
(1)
Curstick
(cursor
joystick)
(1)
26
H
B-501P
1-13
1-2.
MSX-BASIC
REFERENCE
CHART
(ENGLISH)
COLOR
CODE
.%.••••
•
...
:
r
color
\
code
color
0
Transparent
8
Medium
red
1
Black
9
Light
red
2
Medium
green
10
Dark
yellow
3
M
Light
green
11
Light
yellow
4
Dark
blue
12
Dark
green
5
i
Light
blue
13
Magenta
6
Dark
red
14
Gray
7
Sky
blue
15
White
OPERATORS
Arithmetic
operators
Relational
operators
Logical
operators
a
power
change
signs
multiplication,
division
integral
division
integral
residue
addition,
subtraction
(Priority
increases
from
bottom
to
up)
*,/
\
MOD
+
.
-
<
>
=
NOT
AND
OR
XOR
EQV
IMP
comparison
negation
logical
product
logical
sum
exclusive
logical
sum
negation
of
exclusive
logical
sum
implication
COMMANDS
FOR
INTERRUPT
format
ON
KEY
GOSUB
line
number,
line
number
...
KEY
(function
key
number)
ON
KEY
(function
key
number)
OFF
KEY
(function
key
number)
STOP
ON
STRIG
GOSUB
line
number,
line
number
STRIG
(joystick
number)
ON
STRIG
(joystick
number)
OFF
ON
STOP
GOSUB
line
number
STOP
ON
STOP
OFF
STOP
STOP
ON
SPRITE
GOSUB
line
number
SPRITE
ON
SPRITE
OFF
SPRITE
STOP
ON
INTERVAL^interval
GOSUB
line
numbe
INTERVAL
ON
INTERVAL
OFF
INTERVAL
STOP
function
Interrupt
with
a
function
key.
Hold
an
interrupt
with
a
function
k
ey.
Interrupt
with
a
trigge'
button
of
the
joystick.
Enable
an
interrupt
with
a
joystick.
Joystick
number:
0.space
bar
1
.
..joystick
1
2
.joystic
k
2
Disable
an
interrupt
with
a
joystick.
Enable
an
interrupt
with
the
CTRL
and
STOP
keys.
Disable
an
interrupt
with
the
CTRL
and
STOP
keys.
Hold
an
interrupt
with
the
CTRL
and
!
STOP
keys.
Interrupt
with
an
overlap
of
sprite
patterns.
Enable
an
interrupt
with
an
overlap
of
sprite
patterns.
Disable
an
interrupt
with
an
overlap
of
sprite
patte
rns.
Hold
an
interrupt
with
an
overlap
of
sprite
patterns.
Interrupt
after
an
interval.
Time
between
interrupts
is
the
interval
x
1/5
0
second.
Enable
intervalled
interrupts.
Disable
intervalled
interrupt
s.
Hold
intervalled
interrupts.
ON
K
Enable
an
interrupt
w
;
th
a
function
key.
I
KEY
Disable
an
interruo:
with
a
function
key.
.
KEY
KEY
ON
S
STRK
STRK
ST
IRC
ON
S
ON
S
ON
II
HB-501P
1-15
example
GOSUB
1000,
2000,
3000
DN
DFF
5TO
P
'
G
GOSUB
1000,,
2000
)
ON
!)
OFF
i)
STO
P
3
GOSUB
1000
!TE
GOSUB
1000
;RVAL
=
100
GOSUB
1000
COMMANDS
FOR
CONNECTED
DEVICE
format_
function
example
LPRINT
[expression]
[separator
expression]
[separator
expression]
...
Output
data
on
the
printer.
LPRINT
A,
B,
C
LPRINT
USING
format
symbol;
expression
Output
data
on
the
printer
in
the
specified
format.
{See
PRINT
USING.)
LPRINT
USING
”#
H
A,
B
MOTOR
f{°
F
N
F
}]
Turn
the
tape
recorder
motor
on
or
off.
MOTOR
OFF
I
COMMANDS
FOR
ERROR
PROCESSING
format
ERROR
error
code
function
Generate
an
error.of
the
specified
error
code.
Define
error
codes.
example
ERROR
3
IF
A>100
THEN
ERROR
250
ON
ERROR
GOTO
line
number
Transfer
control
to
the
specified
line
when
an
error
occurs.
ON
ERROR
GOTO
1000
RESUME
[j
NEXT
1]
Inline
number
J
Return
control
to
the
main
program
after
executing
an
error
processing
routine.
RESUME
10
COMMANDS
FOR
MACHINE
LANGUAGE
SUBROUTINES
format
function
example
DEFUSR
[numeric]
=
starting
address
Define
the
starting
address
of
user
subroutine.
DEFUSR0
=
53248
POKE
address,
expression
Write
data
into
memory.
POKE
&HA400,
&HFF
COMMANDS
FOR
I/O
PORT
AND
MEMORY
format
OUT
port
number,
expression
WAIT
port
number,
expression
[,
expression}
VPOKE
address,
expression
function
Output
data
to
the
I/O
port.
Hold
program
execution
until
the
input
data
form
the
I/O
port
reaches
a
certain
value.
_
Output
data
to
the
video
RAM.
OUT
&H90,
3
WAIT
&H90,
255
VPOKE
263,
01
COMMANDS
FOR
EXTENDED
COMMANDS
format_
■■
•
function..
.R
;;
:
i
%
■■
.""
CALL
subroutine
name
Transfer
control
to
the
machine
language
or
_subroutine
name
subroutine,
or
transfer
control
to
an
CALL
SUB
CALL
extended
command
[argument,
argument
...]
extended
command
of
the
ROM
or
_extended
command
[argument,
argument
...]
cartridge.
4
•
FUNCTIONS
NUMERICAL
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION
FOR
DATA
INPUT
A
BS
(X)
Give
an
absolute
value.
ATN
(X)
Give
arc
tangent.
CDBL
(X)
Convert
to
the
double
precision
type.
Cl
NT
(X)
Convert
to
the
integer
type.
(-32768^X^32767)
COS
(X)
Give
cosine
of
X
radians.
OSNG
(X)
Convert
to
the
single
precision
type.
ERL
Give
the
number
of
the
line
with
an
error.
ERR
Give
the
error
code.
EXP
(X)
Give
e*.
FIX
(X)
Give
the
integer
part
of
X
INT
(X)
Give
the
maximum
integer
less
than
or
equal
to
X
LOG
(X)
Give
natural
logarithm.
RND
(X)
Give
random
number.
SGN
(X)
Give
1
if
X>0,
0
if
X=
0
and
-1
if
X<0
SIN
(X)
Give
sine
of
X
radians.
SQR
(X)
Give
square
root.
TAN
(X)
Give
tangent
of
X
radians.
STRING
FUNCTIONS
LEFTS
(X$,
N)
:
Give
N
characters
from
the
left
of
X$.
M!D$
(X$,
M
[,
Nj)
:
Give
N
characters
beginning
with
the
Mth
character
from
the
left
of
X$.
RIGHTS
(X$,
N)
Give
N
characters
from
the
right
of
X$.
SPACES
(N)
Give
N
spaces.
STRINGS
(N,
J)
Give
N
characters
whose
character
code
is
J.
STRINGS
(N,
X$)
:
Give
N
times
the
first
character
of
X$.
TAB
(N)
:
Move
the
cursor
to
the
Nth
position.
SPC
(N)
;
Give
N
spaces.
FUNCTION
FOR
CONVERSION
BETWEEN
NUMERICAL
AND
STRING
TYPES
ASC
(X$)
:
Give
the
character
code
of
the
first
character
of
X$.
BINS
(X)
;
Give
a
binary
expression
of
X
as
a
string
type
data.
(-32768^X^65535)
CHR$
(X)
:
Give
a
character
whose
character
code
is
X.
HEX$
(X)
;
Give
a
hexadecimal
expression
of
X
as
a
string
type
data.
(-32768^X^65535)
INSTR
([NJ
X$,
Y$)
:
Give
the
position
of
Y$
after
the
Nth
character
of
X$.
LEN
(X$)
;
Give
a
number
of
characters
of
X$.
OCTS
(X)
:
Give
an
octal
expression
of
X
as
a
string
type
data.
(-32768^X^65535)
STRS
(X)
;
Convert
to
the
string
type.
VAL
(X$)
:
Convert
to
the
numeric
type.
OTHER
FUNCTION
PLAY
(N)
;
Check
if
music
is
playing.
When
N
=1,
2
or
3
it
gives
-1
when
music
is
playing;
otherwise
it
gives
0.
When
N
=
0,
the
status
(-1
or
0)
of
each
music
subcommand
are
ORed
and
the
result
is
given.
From
the
screen
CSRLIN
POS
(X)
POINT
(X,
Y)
Give
y-coordinate
of
the
cursor.
Give
x-coordinate
of
the
cursor.
Give
color
code
at
point
(X,
Y).
From
data
file
EOF
(file
number)
:
Give
-1
when
last
data
in
file
is
read;
otherwise
give
0.
INPUTS
(N,
[ft]
file
number)
:
Input
and
give
fl
characters
from
the
fiie.
From
the
printer
LPOS
(X)
:
Give
the
position
of
the
print
head
in
the
printer
buffer.
From
memory
FRE
(0)
FRE
(”
”)
PEEK
(address)
VARPTR
(variable)
VPEEK
(address)
:
Give
unused
area
in
memory.
:
Give
unused
part
or
string
area.
:
Give
the
memory
contents
of
the
address.
:
Give
the
starting
address
of
the
memory
area
storing
the
variable.
:
Give
the
video
RAM
contents
of
the
address.
From
the
keyboard
INKEYS
:
Give
the
character
corresponding
to
the
pressed
key.
INPUTS
(X)
:
Input
X
characters
from
the
keyboard.
From
I/O
port
INP
(port
number)
:
Input
data
from
the
I/O
port.
From
machine
language
subroutine
(9)
USER
to
[>
(X)
:
Give
the
value
from
the
user
subroutine.
J
From
joystick,
paddle
or
touch
pad
STICK
(N)
:
Give
the
direction
of
the
joystick.
(N
=
0
for
cursor
move
keys)
(Center=
0.
Up
=
1,
Right
up
=
2,
Right
=
3,
Right
down
=
4,
Down
=
5,
Left
down
=
6.
STRIG
(N)
PDL
(N)
PAD
(N)
Left
=
7,
Left
up
=
8)
:
Give
-1
when
the
joystick
trigger
button
is
pressed;
otherwise,
give
0.
(N
=
0
for
the
space
bar)
:
Input
data
from
the
paddle.
:
Give
status
of
the
touch
pad.
When
N
=
0
or
4:
Give
-1
if
the
touch
pad
is
touched;
otherwise,
give
0.
When
N
=
1
or
5:
Give
x-coordinate
of
the
position
touched.
When
N
=
2
or
6:
Give
y-coordinate
of
the
position
touched.
When
N
=
3
or
7:
Give
-1
if
the
switch
is
pressed;
otherwise,
give
0.
CONSTANTS
)
VARIABLES
,
*
✓
Constant
1
String
type
Integer
type
---—-
>
J
Floating-point
type
t
Hexadecimal
expression;
Octal
expression
Binary
expression
»
1
•
Variable
Variable
name
«
Type
declarator
1
•
--)
SPECIAL
VARIABLES
TIME
;
Retain
a
value
in
the
timer.
Q
SPRITES
(sprite
number):
Retain
thi
[Example]
SPRITE$(1)
=
CHR$(&H18)
+
CHR$(&HFF)
+
CHR$(&!
CHR$(&H18)
+
CHR$(&H1f
•
Special
commands
and
fd
Display
Processor)
BASE
(expression)
:
Used
to
read
the
VDP
table
VDP
(numeric
value)
;
Used
to
read
•
VDP
register.
1-17
Character
string
of
0
to
255
characters
(enclosed
in
quotation
marks)
-32768
to
+32767
Significant
digits:
6
(single
precision)
or
14
(double
precision)
Exponent
part:
-64
to
+63
Takes
a
prefix
"&H”
Takes
prefix
"&Q”
or
"O"
Takes
a
prefix
”&B"
First
two
characters
are
effective.
Writte
%
i
»
tf
S
sn
after
variable
name
Integer
type
Single
precision
Double
precision
String
type
■
>an
be
rewritten.
9
s
prite
pattern.
;+CHR$(&H3C)
+
CHR$(&H7E)
H18)
+
CHR$(&H18)
+
3
)
notions
for
VDP
(Video
or
write
the
base
address
of
!.
or
write
the
contents
of
the
ERROR
MESSAGES-
SONY,
1
NEXT
without
FOR
2
Syntax
error
3
RETURN
without
GOSUB
4
Out
of
DATA
5
Illegal
function
call
6
Overflow
7
Out
of
memory
8
Undefined
line
number
9
Subscript
out
of
range
10
Redimensioned
array
11
Division
by
zero
12
Illegal
direct
13
Type
mismatch
14
Out
of
string
space
15
String
too
long
16
String
formula
too
complex
17
Can’t
CONTINUE
18
Undefined
user
function
19
Device
I/O
error
20
Verify
error
21
No
RESUME
22
RESUME
without
error
23
Unprintable
error
24
Missing
operand
25
Line
buffer
overflow
51
Internal
error
52
Bad
file
number
54
File
already
open
55
Input
past
end
56
Bad
file
name
57
Direct
statement
in
file
59
Fine
not
OPEN
:
No
FOR
statement
corresponding
to
NEXT
statement.
:
Syntax
error
in
the
statement.
:
No
GOSUB
statement
corresponding
to
RETURN
statement.
:
No
more
data
to
be
read.
:
Illegal
specification
in
function
or
command.
:
Too
big
or
too
small
data.
:
No
more
memory.
:
Undefined
line
number
was
specified.
:
Array
subscript
outside
defined
range.
:
Array
in
DIM
statement
was
already
specified.
:
Divided
by
zero.
:
The
command
can
not
be
used
in
direct
command
mode.
:
Data
type
mismatch.
:
No
more
string
variable
area.
:
String
is
too
long.
:
String
is
too
complex.
:
Inpossible
to
continue
program
execution.
:
A
function
which
is
not
defined
by
DEF
FN
statement
was
used.
:
Error
in
connected
equipment.
:
Program
in
cassette
tape
and
program
in
memory
differ.
:
No
RESUME
statement
that
corresponds
to
ON
ERROR
statement.
:
No
ON
ERROR
statement
that
corresponds
to
RESUME
statement.
:
An
error
without
an
error
message
has
occured.
:
Operand
is
missing.
:
The
entered
program
exceeds
the
buffer
size.
:
Memory
content
or
text
is
not
normal.
:
Incorrect
file
number.
:
The
file
is
already
open.
:
Last
data
has
been
already
read.
:
Incorrect
file
specification.
:
Command
in
direct
command
mode
was
entered
during
file
loading.
:
The
file
needs
to
be
opened.
MSX-BASIC
REFERENCE
CHART
,
*MSX
is
a
trademark
of
Microsoft
Corp.
Printed
in
Japan
©
1984
by
Sony
Corporation
f
1-18
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