Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128 User Manual

MANUAL
© 1986 Sinclair Research Ltd

Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128 Specifications

General

Brand	Sinclair
Model	ZX Spectrum 128
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Setting Up Your Spectrum 128

Connecting Up Your Spectrum 128

General guidance on connecting all components to the Spectrum 128, emphasizing firm connections.

Spectrum 128 Power Supply

Details on connecting and handling the power supply unit for safe operation and program integrity.

Connecting a TV

Instructions for connecting the Spectrum 128 to a television for audio-visual output.

Connecting a Monitor

Guidance on connecting the Spectrum 128 to a monitor for enhanced color picture quality.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Covers connection of keypads, cassette recorders, Microdrives, joysticks, printers, and MIDI instruments.

Getting Started

128 BASIC

Introduction to writing and editing programs using the enhanced 128 BASIC environment.

Loading a Program

Loading a 128K Program

Detailed steps for loading 128K programs using the Tape Loader or 128 BASIC.

Loading a 48 or 16K Program

Instructions for loading older 48K and 16K programs using 48 BASIC.

128 BASIC Programming

Program Editing and Navigation

128 BASIC Commands and Options

Storing Data in Memory

Music and Sound

Sound Effects

Using the PLAY Command

Detailed explanation of the PLAY command for composing music and sounds.

Constructing Sound Strings

Setting Musical Pitch

Note Duration

Note Volume Control

Volume Effects

Tempo Control

Channel Selection

Controlling Musical Instruments

Connecting and controlling external MIDI instruments via the Spectrum 128.