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PlaySoniq Multi‑Expander for MSX User Manual
The PlaySoniq Multi‑Expander for MSX is a hardware cartridge that integrates a Sega 315‑5246 A/V chip, a MOS Technology SID, up to 128 Mbit of addressable memory and a Xilinx Spartan II FPGA. It provides real‑time PAL/NTSC switching, configurable memory mapping, and routing of PSG, SCC and OPLL sound through the SID filter, giving up to thirteen sound channels.
The manual explains installation, power‑up, connector usage (a durable 15‑pin VGA‑type connector), software loader options, and how to adjust video, audio and memory settings. Compatibility tables list tested MSX models, and appendices give pin‑outs, overlay codes and utility tools for advanced users.
Covers: Introduction · Sega 315‑5246 Audio/Video Chip · PAL/NTSC Encoder · MOS Technology SID · 128 Megabit Memory · Configurable Memory Mapper
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PlaySoniq Multi‑Expander for MSX User Manual
User Manual 28 pages · 753 KB · ENThe PlaySoniq Multi‑Expander adds Sega video, audio and memory features to an MSX computer with configurable PAL/NTSC, SID and FPGA support.
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User Manual
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in PlaySoniq manuals
How can I switch between PAL and NTSC video modes?
The PlaySoniq includes a software‑switchable PAL/NTSC encoder, allowing you to select PAL or NTSC encoding in real time.
How can I change the memory mapper configuration?
Use the Map2mb.com utility to set the mapper to 2 MB per sub‑slot, or Mapoff.com to disable the mapper entirely.
