VSV11/VS11 Raster Graphics System

Overview

This manual provides comprehensive documentation for the VSV11/VS11 Raster Graphics System, a high-speed graphics subsystem designed for LSI-11 and PDP-11 host computers. The system uses a specialized display processor to handle graphical operations, offloading tasks from the host CPU.

Key Contents

• Introduction: General description of the system architecture, including the Display Processor (M7064), Image Memory (M7062), and Sync Generator/Cursor Control (M7061) modules.
• Installation: Detailed step-by-step procedures for installing the system in different backplanes and host configurations, including monitor and joystick connectivity.
• Programming Reference: A deep dive into the machine-level instruction set, registers, and system interrupts necessary to program the graphics system.
• Technical Descriptions: Detailed breakdowns of the hardware design, timing, and synchronization logic for the Display Processor, Image Memory, and Sync Generator modules.
• Maintenance: Troubleshooting charts and diagnostic program information to identify and resolve system issues.