Japanese RGB (15)
Many early Japanese computers used a DB-15 connector instead of the normal Hi-Density connector. It's a common connector and can be found on many Japanese computers, including Sharp's X68000 line, NEC's PC88 and 9801 series, and quite a few more.
Pinout
15 PIN D-SUB MALE at the videocard.
15 PIN D-SUB FEMALE at the monitor cable.
| Pin | Name | Dir | Description | Impedance/Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RED | → | Red Video | 75 Ω, 0.7 V p-p |
| 2 | RGND | ─ | Red Ground | |
| 3 | GREEN | → | Green Video | 75 Ω, 0.7 V p-p |
| 4 | GGND | ─ | Green Ground | |
| 5 | BLUE | → | Blue Video | 75 Ω, 0.7 V p-p |
| 6 | BGND | ─ | Blue Ground | |
| 7 | CDP | ? | Computer Data Present | |
| 8 | GND | ─ | Ground | |
| 9 | KEY | - | Key (No pin) | |
| 10 | AUDIOL | → | Audio Left | |
| 11 | AUDIOR | → | Audio Right | |
| 12 | GND | ─ | Ground | |
| 13 | n/c | - | Not connected | |
| 14 | HSYNC | → | Horizontal Sync | |
| 15 | VSYNC | → | Vertical Sync |
Note: Direction is Computer relative Monitor.