Proton VT-296
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December 10, 2025, 4:31 pm
December 10, 2025, 10:25 pm
December 10, 2025, 4:31 pm
December 10, 2025, 10:25 pm
Summary
Higher-end 27" CRT TV by Proton, made in Taiwan in 1989. Has RF, composite, and either digital RGB or s-video inputs with stereo sound.
(Special thanks to James Daniel for the pics!)
Manuals
Notes
Compared to the VT-290, this set has digital controls for picture rather than analog potentiometers.
This set also has velocity modulation. To disable it, unplug the jumper connecting the yoke to the neckboard.
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Proton |
| Manufacturer: | Proton |
| Model: | VT-296 |
| Series: | VT |
| Viewable Size: | 27" |
| Inputs: | Composite, S-Video, RF |
| Native Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
| Linecount: | 550 TVL |
| Horizontal Scan Range: | 15 kHz |
| Vertical Scan Range: | 60 Hz |
| Formats: | NTSC |
| Aspect: | 4:3 |
| Adjustments: | Internal Potentiometers, External Potentiometers |
| Vertical Output IC: | AN5521, Panasonic |
| Jungle IC: | Toshiba, TA7717AP, TA7717 |
| Focus Type: | Single |
| Tube: | Hitachi , A68JSA60X , A68JSA60X04 |
| Heater Voltage: | 6.3v |
| Mask: |
Slot
|
| Tint: | Dark |
| Removable Glare Film: | No |
| Yoke: | 89209761, MIB27 |
| Speakers: | Stereo |
| Remote: | V-202R |
| Chassis: | CVT-296 |
| Weight: | 104 lbs (47.2 kg) |
| Dimensions (W/H/D): |
698 x 616 x 480 mm
(27.4 x 24.2 x 18.9") |
| Application: | Consumer |
| Cabinet Material: | Wood |
| Launched: | 1989 |
| MSRP: | 1499 USD |
| Country of Manufacture: | Taiwan |
| Market: | North America |
| Power Standard: | 120v |
| Mounting: | Table Surface (Standard) |
| Mods: | RGB via Direct |
| Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on |
| Tag: | Needs Owners Manual |
