Advanced base/mobile scanning receiver with object oriented user interface (112 pages)
Summary of Contents for Grecom PSR-800
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GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Owner’s Manual...
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Please take the time to read this manual completely before using your new scanner. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The PSR-800 handheld scanner is designed to receive analog or digital P25 transmissions only, and cannot be used to monitor other unsupported digital modes or encrypted radio traffic.
The FCC Wants You To Know! ................ Scanning Legally! .................... How the PSR-800 Works! ................... RadioReference Copyright Notice! .............. Installing the PSR-800 PC Application! ............. Getting Familiar With Your PSR-800! ..............PSR-800 Front View! ..................Understanding the Keypad! ................POWER/Backlight ! ...................
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Browse the Library! ................Pick objects from the Library! ............Import objects to Scanlists! .............. Basic Step by Step Programming Instructions! ........Browsing the Library! ................. Picking Objects from the Library! ............. Database Checkbox Codes! .............. Importing Objects to Scanlists! ............
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Storing found CTCSS or DCS codes! ............Updating your programmed data to latest data from Library! ....Using the IF Output! ..................Internal Clock/Calendar! ................PSR-800 Menu Reference! ................. PSR-800 Main Menu! ..................PSR-800 Object Menu! .................. PSR-800 Settings Menu! ................
Easy to Understand User Interface - A simplified keypad and display with familiar Scan, Pause, Skip and Navigation controls make it easy for you to use your PSR-800. Behind the scenes, GREʼs exclusive Object Oriented database runs the show, with support for millions of stored objects, limited only by MicroSD card capacity.
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Powerful PSR-800 PC Application Software Included - Customize existing programming or add new objects to scan, and keep your PSR-800 firmware and Library data up to date. SKYWARN Storm Spotter Functionality - Instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can monitor storm conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditions before the media or emergency management officials...
Expanded V-Scanner II Storage System - With the expanded V-Scanner II (VS-II) storage system, you can use the PSR-800 PC Application to save up to 200 V-Scanner configurations on the MicroSD Card, which can be recalled at any time in the field using the radioʼs keypad.
Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other means of private telephone transmission) • Paging transmissions • Any intentionally scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for PSR-800 User Manual! Page 8...
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In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 9...
For more information about the RadioReference database, please visit http://www.radioreference.com. To use the PSR-800, you first browse the Library to find things that you want to monitor. We call these things “scannable objects”, or simply “objects”. As you find objects in the Library that you want to add to the collection of objects that your radio will scan, you import them from the Library to the PSR-800ʼs...
PSR-800. As such RadioReference.com LLC grants the customer a non-exclusive single license to only be used with the PSR-800 radio and its associated PC software. The Library shall not be copied or transferred to any 3rd party in any electronic or physical form or posted on any website.
Installing the PSR-800 PC Application PSR-800 comes with an easy to use computer application that you can use to modify your PSR-800’s programming, add your own custom programming, configure your scanner, and backup your data configurations. Although the PSR-800 is fully functional without the computer application, we strongly recommend that you install the application and use it to back up your stored data configurations.
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Welcome Screen: Click “Next” to begin the installation process for the GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Scanner PC Application. Click “Cancel” to abort the install. License Agreement: The GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Trunking scanner uses library database information licensed from RadioReference.com LLC.
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Select the name of the folder used to store shortcuts in the Start menu. Click “Next” to continue. Installing: This screen is shown while the selected files are being copied to your computer. Click “Next” to continue. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 14...
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Completing the Install: This is the final install screen. To start the EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Scanner Application, check the “Run the EZ Scan-SD PC Application” checkbox and click “Finish.” PSR-800 User Manual! Page 15...
Getting Familiar With Your PSR-800 The following illustrations are provided to help you get familiar with your PSR-800 controls and display. PSR-800 Front View Headset/IF Connector BNC Antenna Connector Squelch Control Alert LED USB/Ext Power Keypad Speaker Figure 1 - PSR-800 front view...
POWER/Backlight POWER key is located to the top right of the keypad. Press and hold for one second to turn the PSR-800 on and off. Press briefly to toggle the backlight on and off while the radio is powered on.
RIGHT Arrow Key The RIGHT Arrow key is used to resume scanning when the PSR-800 is scanning or monitoring objects and is stopped on an active object while scanning without locking out or skipping the object. When browsing objects, the key scrolls up through the Scanlists.
LEFT Arrow Key The LEFT Arrow key is used to resume scanning when the PSR-800 is scanning or monitoring objects and is stopped on an active object while scanning without locking out or skipping the object. When browsing objects, the key scrolls down through the Scanlists.
Your PSR-800 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to provide you with information about the status of the PSR-800 while you are using it. A menu-driven user interface provides access to the settings that control what the PSR-800 monitors.
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Search Figure 4 - PSR-800 Main Menu A “Scan” display shows a scrolling list of enabled Scanlists while the PSR-800 is scanning, and displays attenuator and trunking control channel status. Figure 5 provides an example of the PSR-800ʼs Scanning display.
Police North Public Safety Figure 6 - PSR-800 Channel Object display showing reception of a trunking talkgroup with Simple Display set to “on” With Simple Display set to “off”, additional data is displayed on the screen. The amount and type of data displayed can be customized using the Show options in the Settings menu.
The top row of icons are defined as follows: " PSR-800ʼs squelch circuit (or “gate”) is open. " Signal meter indicating strength of the received signal. " The radioʼs IF (discriminator) output mode is active.
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Present when the PSR-800 is connected to external power and Battery Type Selection switch is set to ALK, or, when the PSR-800 is connected to external power and Battery Type Selection switch is set to NiMH and the charge cycle has completed.
WARNING:! Always protect the PSR-800 from exposure to extreme heat or cold temperatures. WARNING:! The PSR-800 is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, excessive humidity or moisture. Inserting the batteries Remove the door covering the battery compartment by pressing gently where the door is marked OPEN and sliding the door downwards until it stops, approximately 1/4”.
USB of the supplied USB cable to the AC USB power adapter, and connect the scanner end of the supplied USB cable to the scanner's USB jack. To prevent corruption of MicroSD Card data, always power the PSR-800 off using the front panel PSR-800 User Manual! Page 26...
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PSR-800. NOTE: ! Some external USB power supplies or computers may generate RF noise that can interfere with the PSR-800ʼs reception. If interference occurs, try disconnecting the PSR-800 from the external power source and move the radio away from the PC.
USB plug end of the supplied USB cable to the car USB power adapter, and connect the scanner data plug end of the supplied USB cable to the scannerʼs USB jack. To prevent corruption of MicroSD Card data, always power the PSR-800 off using the front panel button before connecting or disconnecting external power sources.
NOTE: ! If you use a cigarette-lighter USB power cable and your vehicleʼs engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal. Some external USB power supplies may generate RF noise that can interfere with the PSR-800ʼs reception. Attaching the antenna Remove the antenna from its protective plastic wrapper.
Connecting an Optional External Antenna The BNC antenna connector on the PSR-800 makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Connecting an Earphone or Headphones For private listening, you can plug an 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) in the HEADPHONE jack on top of the PSR-800. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 31...
Library to the PSR-800ʼs Scanlists. The three steps are as follows: Browse the Library Much like a real library, youʼll browse the PSR-800ʼs Library to find objects that you want to monitor. The PSR-800ʼs Library is organized primarily by US States or Canadian Provinces, then by Agencies, Counties/Independent Cities or Systems.
Finally, when you have picked the objects you want to import, you complete the operation by selecting one or more Scanlists where you would like the selected objects to be imported. The PSR-800 will map your objects to the Scanlists you have selected. Basic Step by Step Programming Instructions...
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System. When in doubt about which Site should be selected, you can select all sites, or even the entire System, and the PSR-800 will automatically find and use the best available site. For more information about Systems, see the Conventional Frequencies and Trunking Talkgroups section below.
The PSR-800 makes it easy for you to explore all of these groups. Just use the and keys to “drill in” and “drill out” of the Libraryʼs menu system. Picking Objects from the Library As you continue to drill in to each Library grouping using the ...
PSR-800ʼs 201 Scanlists. Scanlists are your way of organizing your picked objects, so you should give some thought as to how you want to your PSR-800 organized. At first, you may want to start with a small and simple group of picked objects and import them all to a single Scanlist.
Default Scanlist, be sure to unselect it before importing. You can change the Default Scanlist in the Settings Menu or with the PSR-800 PC application. HINT: ! You can change the names of the Scanlists using the “Scanlists”...
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There are many different manufacturers and flavors of trunked radio systems, each with their own special programming nuances. Fortunately, the PSR-800 takes the guesswork out of programming talkgroup objects. You simply browse the library to find what you want to hear, and regardless of whether itʼs a conventional channel or a trunking talkgroup, most of the time itʼs...
• Press the key at the System name • To view and pick sites, scroll to Sites and press the key. You can pick every site and let the PSR-800 do the work for you, finding the best site to use, or, you can speed things up by selecting the sites that are close to your location.
Scanlists. You can monitor a single object, or, you can scan all of the objects that you have stored in enabled Scanlists. You can also pause the PSR-800 on a single object while it is scanning. Monitoring While Browsing You can monitor objects while browsing objects and Scanlists.
Skipping While scanning, the PSR-800 can skip objects that you donʼt want to hear. When the PSR-800 stops on an object that you no SKIP longer wish to monitor, press the key. The PSR-800 will mark the object as skipped and you will not receive further transmissions on the object until it is un-skipped.
You can also purchase additional cards, format them for use with the PSR-800, then use them to store different configurations or backups. Computer access to the MicroSD card over the USB cable is only enabled when the radio is connected to the PC and powered off.
MicroSD Card in gently until a click is heard to lock it in place. Replace the battery compartment door. NOTE: ! Always use the PSR-800 PC Application to format the MicroSD Card to ensure that the card is properly formatted for best performance in the PSR-800.
BTMP Contains various temporary files used by the PSR-800 while it is running CDAT Contains your PSR-800 programming CDAT_VS.nnn Contains PSR-800 programming for V-Scanner folder number nnn, where nnn may range from 001 to 200 Contains the Library MTMP Contains various temporary files used by the PSR-800 while it is...
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files to make room for new recordings. To play back recorded audio files: 1. From the Main Menu, select Playback to enter the PSR-800ʼs Playback System. 2. The Playback System will place you at the last audio file that ▶/II/SEL...
V-Scanner II Storage System The PSR-800 V-Scanner II (VS-II) system provides you with a way to store multiple configurations on your PSR-800. VS-II configurations are created, managed and copied to the MicroSD Card using the PSR-800 PC Application.
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Scanlists for scanning using the Scanlists item in the Main Menu. Simply place a check next to each Scanlist that you wish to scan, and the PSR-800 will scan all objects that are mapped to enabled Scanlists. The first time you select the Scan Sets item from the Main Menu, you will notice that there are a total of twenty Scan Sets available.
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You can “stack” Scan Sets by checking more than one. You can remove an individual Scanlist from the set by disabling it in the Main Menuʼs Scanlists function, but remember, it will need to be re-enabled when you want to scan it again. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 48...
To activate Weather Priority mode, follow the steps above listed above in Weather Monitor mode, and find the strongest weather radio transmitter for your area. Once the PSR-800 is tuned to the strongest weather radio transmitter for your location, note the weather channel number in the display (e.g., “WX7”...
When monitoring objects, the PSR-800 will check the specified weather frequency periodically for the 1050 Hz Warning Alert Tone (WAT). If WAT is found, the PSR-800 will sound an alarm and monitor the weather alert audio. To disable Weather Priority mode, follow the steps to activate Weather Priority mode above, and select “OFF”...
The second two digits, 48, indicate the state is Texas. The last three digits, 113, indicate that the County is Dallas. The PSR-800 allows you to enter all or part of the FIPS code, and supports the use of the 0 (zero) character as a wildcard. For...
The Skywarn Scanlist works like any other the PSR-800 Scanlist. It can be enabled and disabled for scanning along with the 200 regular Scanlists. The Skywarn Scanlist can also be accessed...
Zeromatic enabled/disabled status. Delay Enables or disables delay when using the Spectrum Sweeper feature. When delay is enabled, the PSR-800 waits for two seconds after a transmission to receive reply traffic before ▶/II/SEL resuming search. Use the key to toggle delay enabled/ disabled status.
806-869 MHz" " 800 MHz Band Service Search Your PSR-800 features a powerful Service Search capability, which searches through the frequencies used by different radio services. Service Search is a good way for you to receive activity on local frequencies.
MENU key can be used while any Service Search is active to set the following parameters; Main Menu Navigates to the PSR-800ʼs Main Menu Srvc Srch Menu Navigates to the top Service Search Menu Cancel Changes Exits the Service Search Menu without saving any changes...
CB, Marine and FRS/GMRS/MURS bands. Delay Enables or disables delay when using the Service Search feature. When delay is enabled, the PSR-800 waits for two seconds after a transmission to receive reply traffic before ▶/II/SEL resuming search. Use the key to toggle delay enabled/ disabled status.
Zeromatic enabled/disabled status. Delay Enables or disables delay when using the Limit Search feature. When delay is enabled, the PSR-800 waits for two seconds after a transmission to receive reply traffic before resuming search. ▶/II/SEL Use the key to toggle delay enabled/disabled status.
Storing found CTCSS or DCS codes Your PSR-800 is able to quickly identify the CTCSS or DCS subaudible squelch code used on many conventional radio channels in cases where the squelch code is not included in the RadioReference database, or is not known by you.
RadioReference data from time to time. To use this feature, first connect your PSR-800 to an external power supply. The PSR-800 will not begin the Update from Library process unless the radio is connected to an external power source.
Your PSR-800 includes a real time clock/calendar that is used to correctly date and time stamp recorded audio files. The first time you power on your PSR-800, you will be prompted to set the time and date. If batteries are allowed to fully discharge, or if they are removed from the PSR-800 for more than a few minutes, the date and time will need to be set again.
PSR-800 Menu Reference PSR-800 Main Menu The heart of the PSR-800ʼs user interface is the Main Menu, where all of the major functions are controlled. The following options are available in the Main Menu: Scan Begins scanning of imported objects in enabled Scanlists. Use ▶/II/SEL...
Note that the power-on password can be reset by anyone using the PSR-800 PC Application and accordingly provides only limited protection from immediate unauthorized use. Playback Accesses the Playback utility to replay and manage audio files.
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To edit objects using the PSR-800, follow the instructions above for Browsing Scanlists and Objects to select the object you wish MENU to edit, then press the key to activate the Object Menu. MENU Alternatively, you may press the key when the PSR-800 stops on an active object while scanning to edit that object.
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Delay Enables or disables delay for the selected object. When delay is enabled, the PSR-800 waits for two seconds after a transmission to receive reply traffic before resuming scanning. Delay status is indicated in the object displayʼs “psDr” indicator. “d” indicates that Delay is not enabled for the object, and “D”...
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To set the Flash Pattern, use the and keys to scroll to Flash Pattern, then press the key to set the pattern value. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the value of the flash pattern, using Figure 11 above as your guide. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 66...
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Color 1 RGB setting below. LED Flash When checked in conjunction with LED Enable, causes the PSR-800ʼs tri-color Alert LED to flash according to the Flash Pattern setting above. Color Count Sets the number of colors (up to four) that will be displayed as the Alert LED flashes, defined by Colors 1-4 below.
Enable Record must be checked in the Settings Menu. Delete Object Selecting Delete Object removes the object from the PSR-800ʼs working memory configuration. The Library data is never altered in any way, so if necessary, the object can be imported to the PSR-800ʼs Scanlists again.
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By default, the PSR-800 operates with a simplified display that only shows object and Scanlist names. To see more information about objects, disable this option. This option must be unchecked to view detailed frequency, talkgroup ID, Radio ID or CTCSS and DCS squelch code information.
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LModeBAT Sets the backlight mode to On, Stealth, Normal, Key, or Ignore when operating under battery power. LModeEXT Sets the backlight mode to On, Stealth, Normal, Key, or Ignore when operating under external power. LiteArea PSR-800 User Manual! Page 70...
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Controls the brightness of the backlight and the Alert LED Welcome Text 1-5 Sets the text displayed on five lines of the display when the PSR-800 is first turned on. Blink Time 1-2 For alternating display elements, controls the amount of time each item is displayed.
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Selects the tone level for tones played during encrypted calls. IF Out When enabled, routes the IF (discriminator) signal to the radioʼs headphone connector for use by external decoding software applications. When HP is selected, the IF signal will be present PSR-800 User Manual! Page 72...
Sets output signal from CODEC, varying the audio level of decoded digital signals. The default value is +0dB. Use of the default value is recommended unless otherwise directed by GRE Support. PSR-800 Playback Menu To access the Playback menu, select Playback from the Main Menu, then press the Menu key.
GRE America for assistance. The scanner does not function • Ensure that the PSR-800 is equipped with fresh batteries. If powering the PSR-800 from external power, make certain that the USB power plug is fully inserted into the PSR-800ʼs USB jack.
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PSR-800 display an error message. If you experience an error message while using your PSR-800 in the field, take a moment to ensure that the MicroSD card is fully inserted in the slot. If this does not correct the...
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MicroSD card inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If read/write error necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 76...
If the noise disappears when the antenna is removed, the noise is most likely coming from an external source. Moving the scanner may reduce or solve the issue. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 77...
Since the microprocessor information is inaccessible to the user, any attempts to modify the radioʼs circuitry to change these characteristics of the radioʼs design will cause the radio to fail. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 78...
Appendix A - Alert LED Programming Examples GREʼs exclusive Alert LED has been enhanced for the PSR-800. These enhancements provide powerful new capabilities for customizing the Alert LED, giving you even more flexibility for setting the Alert LED up to show unique colors and flash patterns when transmissions are received on important talkgroups and channels.
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The settings shown above will illuminate the LED with a two colors, flashing on and off at the rate of one cycle per second. The LED will be illuminated for 1/2 second and off for 1/2 second each period and will alternate colors each flash. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 80...
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A8A8A8A8 On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 FFFF00 (yellow) Color 2 FFFFFF (white) Color 3 Color 4 The settings produce a rapid yellow and white strobe effect. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 81...
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“Police Department 2” Strobe Effect Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 0000FF (blue) Color 2 Color 3 Color 4 The settings produce a rapid blue continuous strobe effect. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 82...
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Flash Pattern AFAFAFAF On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 FF0000 (red) Color 2 FFFFFF (white) Color 3 Color 4 The settings produce an intense red/white strobe effect. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 83...
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“Christmas Tree” Flasher Effect Flash Pattern FFFFFFFF On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 FF0000 (red) Color 2 FFFFFF (white) Color 3 00FF00 (green) Color 4 FFFFFF (white) Just for fun. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 84...
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORIES AND SEARCHES Object capacity (Nominal, with 2 GB MicroSD Card): > 10 million, varies depending on user configuration 200 regular Scanlists, 1 Skywarn Scanlist 20 Scan Sets Service searches: Programmable limit search Conventional and trunked priority PSR-800 User Manual! Page 85...
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VHF High at 154.1 MHz: 40 dB! (Except Primary image) SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (100 µ V INPUT SIGNAL) 35-40 dB typical! SCANNING RATE WITHOUT TRUNKING 138 – 147.9 MHz: 70ch/second (in 100 kHz Intervals) PSR-800 User Manual! Page 86...
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Approximately 5 5/16 x 2 1/8” x 1 1/16” (135 x 67 x 28 mm) (HWD) WEIGHT Approximately 7.4 oz. (210g) without accessories and batteries PC APPLICATION SOFTWARE Requires Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 PSR-800 User Manual! Page 87...
RETURN BACK TO GRE AMERICA. RETURNS WITHOUT RMA# WILL DELAY IN PROCESSING YOUR WARRANTY OR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS. GRE America, Inc. 425 Harbor Blvd. Belmont, CA 94002 U.S.A Ph: (650) 591-1400 . Fax: (650) 591-2001 Website: http://www.greamerica.com Online Registration: http://www.greamerica.com/register PSR-800 User Manual! Page 88...
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