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Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator 'Z80' v3.05 - 11/11/96 - by G.A. Lunter
'Z80' is a shareware program. The program is not completely
functional, and the parts which are left out are included when you
register. You are encouraged to give this demo version to friends, but
DO NOT change the original archive in any way, please. The shareware
version of the emulator consists of the Z80-304.ZIP archive file, which
should contain the following 12 files:
Z80.EXE - The emulator itself.
Z80.INI - Default initialisation file (used by Z80.EXE).
Z80.PIF - Program Info File to run 'Z80' under Windows
Z80.ICO - Windows icon.
Z80.DOC - Documentation file for the emulator.
Z80FAQ.DOC - Frequently asked questions and answers.
REGISTER.DOC - This file.
NEW.DOC - The What's New file.
ROMS.BIN - Various ROM images (used by Z80.EXE).
TECHINFO.DOC - Technical info about the Spectrum etc.
LAYOUT.SCR - Keyboard layout help screen (used by Z80.EXE).
DIAGRAM.Z80 - Circuit diagram for tape interface, and calibration
The shareware version of the emulator differs from the registered
version in the following respects: it displays a message when the
program is started, and will only run normally for five minutes, after
which the program cannot be slowed down anymore. Furthermore, it
cannot load from or save to tape, and it does not emulate the DISCiPLE
and the Plus D interfaces. Everything else works as in the registered
version.
If you register, you get the fully working version, and the following
utilities:
CONVERT - a general conversion program: can list out BASIC and
translate it back, produce .GIF or .PCX files from
screen dumps, translate Spectrum ASCII (CR) to PC ASCII
(CR/LF), and some other things.
CONVZ80 - Translates various snapshot and tape formats of other
Spectrum emulators into each other. Can handle the
familiar .SNA format use by several emulators (JPP,
XZX,...), and also Pedro Gimeno's (VGASPEC and SPECTRUM)
.SP format and Kevin J. Phairs' (SPECEM) .PRG format.
It can also handle tape files of SPECEM and L. Rindt and
E. Brukner's emulator ZX.
DISCIPLE - Reads DISCiPLE and Plus D diskettes, both 3.5'' and
5.25''. It translates the 48K and 128K snapshot files
to .Z80 snapshots, and ordinary files and screen
snapshots to .TAP tape files. (Not necessary for the
fully registered version, but handy for the cheaper
one.)
ADDDAT - Utility to edit the additional data part of .SLT
snapshot files, which contain loading screens and level
data.
Z802TAP - Converts a .Z80 snapshot, 48K or 128K, to a .TAP file
which can be loaded into the emulator and saved to tape
by the next utility:
TAP2TAPE - Saves the contents of a .TAP file back to tape, to load
it into an ordinary Spectrum.
TAP2VOC - Converts a .TAP file to a .VOC sound sample file, to
write to tape, or to load into the emulator.
READVOC - Reads in a long, 'digital' .VOC sound sample, to be used
as input to the emulator, from the LPT tape interface or
a SoundBlaster.
READSB - Reads .VOC sound samples from SoundBlaster using DMA,
and applies a digital filtering and oversampling algo-
rithm tuned for Spectrum tapes.
OUT2VOC - Converts .OUT log files into .VOC or raw sound sample
files, so that you can easily extract music samples from
Spectrum/Spectrum 128 games, or SAVE directly to a .VOC
or raw sample file.
Z80DUMP - Shows the header and the contents of a .Z80 file.
You will also receive the source files of the emulator, the above
utilities and the SamRam, and you will be kept informed about future
updates.
You can also choose to register for the emulator without DISCiPLE and
Plus D emulation, if you are not interested in those parts. The
registration fee is a bit lower then, but you will receive everything
stated above (including the DISCIPLE program); the only difference is
that you get a version of the emulator that will not emulate the M.G.T.
interfaces.
There are several registration sites, the main one being B.G. Services
in the U.K. You can also register with Jimaz in the Czech Republic,
or David Pomeroy in New Zealand, whichever is most convenient. Please
note that Friendware in Spain and Sinclair Freakeren are no longer
registration sites.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When sending registrations, please either PRINT your order and address,
or use BLOCK CAPITALS to aid readability. If you use a postal cheque
service, or direct transfer, please try to also send a letter to the
site with details of the payment etc. Many payment slips are
unreadable copies.
B G Services, U.K.
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The registration fee is BP 20 or BP 15 (BP=British Pound) for the
version with or without DISCiPLE/Plus D emulation respectively.
Payment can be by cheques (Sterling on a UK bank, or Eurocheques) or UK
postal order made payable to B G Services. You can also transfer
directly to the Giro account 324.82.16 (B G Services). Girobank plc,
Bootle, Merseyside G1R 0AA.
You can also send money in cash. Please send British Pounds and no
other currencies!
Please do not use other currencies than British Pounds on cheques; it
is not economic to change. If it is the only option available, please
add BP 8 to cover drawing costs. I regret I cannot accept orders via
charge or credit card.
The address is:
B G Services
64 Roebuck Road
Chessington
Surrey KT9 1JX
(United Kingdom)
Telephone enquiries on (0181) 287 4180, Fax (0181) 391 0744, or from
abroad: +44 181 287 4180 and +44 181 391 0744 respectively.
B G Services can also supply ready built tape interfaces for BP 14.50.
These are professional quality items built into 25W 'D' connectors.
(If this archive is old, please enquire on price before ordering)
Files will be on a 3.5" HD disc together with some ready converted
software, which is either PD, or has the approval of the authors.
Other disc sizes may be requested, but these may not contain all the
extra files.
Myself, The Netherlands
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Registration via B G Services is fastest, and is preferred. In some
cases, however, sending money to The Netherlands may be more convenient.
Dutch users can transfer NLG 50,- (full version) or NLG 35,-- (without
Disciple emulation) to the following Giro account:
59.45.263 (G.A. Lunter, Groningen)
The registration fee of BP 20/BP 15, US$ 30/US$ 25, DM 50/DM 40, can
also be sent, in cash, to the following address:
Gerton Lunter
P.O. Box 2535
NL-9704 CM Groningen
The Netherlands
Any other (convertible) currency of an approximately equivalent amount
will also be accepted. From Spain and Italy, postal money orders work
best.
Eurocheques can also be accepted. Please do NOT use other currencies
than Dutch Guilders (NLG), and do NOT fill in the place you live, but
write 'Groningen' or leave blank. Cheques that are filled in
differently cost HFL 15-25 to draw.
Jimaz, Czech Republic
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For registrations in the Czech Republic, you can contact Jimaz.
JIMAZ s.r.o.
Hermanova 37
170 00 Praha 7
phone: +42 2 379 498
fax: +42 2 378 103
Email: vondrack@jimaz.cz
Registration fee is 500 and 650 Czech crowns.
David Pomeroy, New Zealand and Australia
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For registrations in New Zealand and Australia, contact
David Pomeroy
P O Box 2939
Shortland Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: (09) 627-9618
Email: davidpom@iconz.co.nz
The registration fee is 40/50 NZ$, or 30/40 AUS$.
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All sites reserve the right to ignore any order which does not comply
with the conditions above.
If you have an older registered version and wish to upgrade, please
contact your registration site, sending return postage. Updates within
the same version number and normally sent free if a disc and return
postage is received. Updates from previous versions will carry a small
update fee.