National CF-3000
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Description
The National CF-3000 is produced by the Japanese corporation Matsushita Denki for the Japanese market. At that time National was the brand used in Japan and Panasonic was used for the international market.
The computer consists out of a single case with a separate keyboard. It's available in silver color.
This model got a Good Design Award in 1984!
The MSX1 product line from National was called "King-Kong" in Japan.
| Brand | National |
| Model | CF-3000 |
| Year | 11-1984 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥79,800 |
| RAM | 64kB in slot 1 |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9928A |
| Audio | PSG (AY-3-8910) |
| Chipset | none (separate IC's) |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on + numeric keypad |
| Extras | Eject button for each cartridge slot, superimpose connector, numeric keypad |
| Emulation | ROM dumped and emulated |
Pictures
Computer
Keyboard output
Specifications
The CF-3000 is an MSX1 with a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1) and without MSX-Engine. The superimpose unit (CF-2601) is optional.
The unit does not have the space for an internal floppy disk drive.
- Size: 428×96×285 mm (unit), 426×40×159 mm (keyboard)
- Weight: 6.8kg
Slot Map
| Slot 0 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page C000h~FFFFh | 64kB RAM | Cartridge Slot 1 | Cartridge Slot 2 | ||||
| Page 8000h~BFFFh | |||||||
| Page 4000h~7FFFh | Main-ROM | ||||||
| Page 0000h~3FFFh |
Connections
- RF output
- Video composite and analog sound output
- RGB21 output (not Scart)
- Keyboard connector
- Centronics connector for superimpose unit National CF-2601
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mouse, Paddle controlers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots
- Power outlet (AC 100V)