Connecting Your Peripherals; Joystick; Cassette Unit - AMSTRAD cpc 6128 User Instruction

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Part 2: Connecting your
peripherals ....
This section explains how the various peripherals, or add-ons, are connected to the
CPC6128 system. Details concerning the use of these devices will be found in the
appropriate sections ofthis manual.
Joystick
The AMSOFT joystick model JY2 is an additional item that you may wish to
purchase if you are using the 6128 computer with games software which incorporates
the facility for joystick control and 'firing'.
Connect the plug fitted to the JY2 lead into the socket marked JOYSTICK on the
computer. The 6128 can be used with two joysticks; the !?econd joystick should be
plugged into the socket on the first joystick.
The AMSOFT joystick model JY1 is also suitable for use with this computer.
Further information onjoysticks will be found later in this manual.
The AMSTRAD Light pen model LP-1 may be connected to this socket.
Programs may be loaded from, or saved to tape instead of disc. The commands which
instruct the computer to direct data to and from disc or tape are explained later in this
manual.
To connect your cassette unit to the 6128, you will require the AMSOFT CL1lead, or
any other equivalent standard cassette-interconnecting lead.
Insert the end of the lead with the larger (5-pin DIN) plug, into the socket marked
TAPE on the computer.
Insert the plug at the end of the Blue cable into the socket on your cassette unit
marked REMOTE or REM.
Insert the plug at the end of the Red cable into the socket on your cassette unit
marked MIC, COMPUTER IN, or INPUT.
Insert the plug at the end of the White cable into the socket on your cassette unit
marked EAR, COMPUTER OUT, or OUTPUT.
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