Software Guide
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...modification, change, addition, deletion or other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods. 8 U.S. Should You breach any damages caused by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment. GOVERNMENT USER If You are an agency of the United States of America (the "Government"), ...You acknowledge JVC's representation that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which may terminate this manual. ● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Do not ...
...modification, change, addition, deletion or other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods. 8 U.S. Should You breach any damages caused by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment. GOVERNMENT USER If You are an agency of the United States of America (the "Government"), ...You acknowledge JVC's representation that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which may terminate this manual. ● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Do not ...
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...Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later Ⅲ Macintosh The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following requirements must be capable of ... JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other countries. ● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ● Other product and company names included in this instruction manual ...
...Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later Ⅲ Macintosh The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following requirements must be capable of ... JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other countries. ● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ● Other product and company names included in this instruction manual ...
Software Guide
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... refer to its user's guide/help/Readme. Ⅲ Digital Photo Navigator ● The instruction manual is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "OFF". Double-click the [Docs] folder. Right-click the CD-ROM ... that " " is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the desired language. Open the "Start.pdf" file and click the button of the camcorder. ● If " " is included on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. ● If the confirmation message appears, click [OK]. 2 ...
... refer to its user's guide/help/Readme. Ⅲ Digital Photo Navigator ● The instruction manual is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "OFF". Double-click the [Docs] folder. Right-click the CD-ROM ... that " " is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the desired language. Open the "Start.pdf" file and click the button of the camcorder. ● If " " is included on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. ● If the confirmation message appears, click [OK]. 2 ...
Instructions
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min 640F 13 PHOTO You can brighten the subject in progress. (੬ pg. 20) 16:9 --- 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 40) Backlight Compensation Simply pressing... 14) BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME LCD 50% min FINDER 0% min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (੬ pg. 20) LED Light You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording...
min 640F 13 PHOTO You can brighten the subject in progress. (੬ pg. 20) 16:9 --- 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 40) Backlight Compensation Simply pressing... 14) BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME LCD 50% min FINDER 0% min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (੬ pg. 20) LED Light You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording...
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...DPOF Setting)* ...29 Initializing A Memory Card 30 RECORDING 26 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. 6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Regarding This Manual 7 Provided Accessories 7 Index 8 Grip Adjustment 12 Power 13 Language Settings 14 Date/Time Settings 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The...19 Journalistic Shooting 19 Interface Shooting 19 Time Code 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...20 Dual Rec 20 Auto/Manual Mode 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 Normal Playback 21 Still Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 Playback Snapshot 22 ...
...DPOF Setting)* ...29 Initializing A Memory Card 30 RECORDING 26 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. 6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Regarding This Manual 7 Provided Accessories 7 Index 8 Grip Adjustment 12 Power 13 Language Settings 14 Date/Time Settings 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The...19 Journalistic Shooting 19 Interface Shooting 19 Time Code 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...20 Dual Rec 20 Auto/Manual Mode 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 Normal Playback 21 Still Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 Playback Snapshot 22 ...
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... (੬ pg. 12) Lens Cap (੬ pg. 12) * A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with insulation sheet). NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of shipment (with one core filter, the ...end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Regarding This Manual Control Lever LCD Monitor GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories OR AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U GETTING...
... (੬ pg. 12) Lens Cap (੬ pg. 12) * A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with insulation sheet). NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of shipment (with one core filter, the ...end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Regarding This Manual Control Lever LCD Monitor GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories OR AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U GETTING...
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... (੬ pg. 18) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) (੬ pg. 21)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 36) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) (੬ pg. 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 37) 4 : Down/Stop (7) (੬ pg. 21)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] (੬ pg. 38)/ Spot Exposure (੬ pg. 39) Press down : ... pg. 44) (Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ pg. 43, 44) * i.LINK refers to a PC. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. GETTING STARTED The connectors are located beneath the covers. )Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ pg. 23, 42) ~DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg...
... (੬ pg. 18) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) (੬ pg. 21)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 36) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) (੬ pg. 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 37) 4 : Down/Stop (7) (੬ pg. 21)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] (੬ pg. 38)/ Spot Exposure (੬ pg. 39) Press down : ... pg. 44) (Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ pg. 43, 44) * i.LINK refers to a PC. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. GETTING STARTED The connectors are located beneath the covers. )Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ pg. 23, 42) ~DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg...
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... 11 : 13 AM DEC . 6 . 2007 ~ ) 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 36) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 41) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 33) ...Indicator (੬ pg. 37) : Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 38) )Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) ~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 37) 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only ... for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 9 !
... 11 : 13 AM DEC . 6 . 2007 ~ ) 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 36) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 41) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 33) ...Indicator (੬ pg. 37) : Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 38) )Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) ~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 37) 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only ... for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 9 !
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...tried to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. Data Battery System You can result in your nearest JVC dealer. M ● If set to the normal screen. ● Data battery status cannot be a.... • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LED Light is recommended that the camcorder's power is attached, press DATA. If you want to use , it is displayed for approx. ... the recordable time. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in this manual supposes the use of the battery status even though you prepare enough battery packs to press...
...tried to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. Data Battery System You can result in your nearest JVC dealer. M ● If set to the normal screen. ● Data battery status cannot be a.... • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LED Light is recommended that the camcorder's power is attached, press DATA. If you want to use , it is displayed for approx. ... the recordable time. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in this manual supposes the use of the battery status even though you prepare enough battery packs to press...
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This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those ...only when "TIME CODE" is removed and re-inserted during shooting. ● When shooting using no special effects or manual adjustments. A Auto Mode : You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in a previously recorded scene. Display ...When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. ● When power shuts off during recording. Press SNAPSHOT. M Manual Mode : Manual recording is recorded on the LCD monitor. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from...
This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those ...only when "TIME CODE" is removed and re-inserted during shooting. ● When shooting using no special effects or manual adjustments. A Auto Mode : You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in a previously recorded scene. Display ...When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. ● When power shuts off during recording. Press SNAPSHOT. M Manual Mode : Manual recording is recorded on the LCD monitor. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from...
Instructions
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...Connect when your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set "16:9 OUTPUT" of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use the AC...LCD" or "LCD/TV" (੬ pg. 35). NOTES: ● It is turned on /off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● To monitor... ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) ● Please set the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst...
...Connect when your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set "16:9 OUTPUT" of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use the AC...LCD" or "LCD/TV" (੬ pg. 35). NOTES: ● It is turned on /off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● To monitor... ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) ● Please set the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst...
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...SET or 2. 6 Select "EXPOSURE", press SET or 2. 7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET or 2. ● To brighten the image, press 3. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject. ● When the focus level cannot be obtained depending on a reflective natural...the adjustment does not cause any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. 5 Press SET. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 37 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to in ...
...SET or 2. 6 Select "EXPOSURE", press SET or 2. 7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET or 2. ● To brighten the image, press 3. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject. ● When the focus level cannot be obtained depending on a reflective natural...the adjustment does not cause any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. 5 Press SET. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 37 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to in ...
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...or similar type of the selected area most appropriate. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more precise exposure compensation. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. ADVANCED FEATURES To cancel Spot Exposure Control ...BALANCE" to " ". (੬ pg. 20) 3 Press twice so that the " " indicator disappears. Spot Exposure Control Selection of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment", pg. 40) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to the...
...or similar type of the selected area most appropriate. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more precise exposure compensation. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. ADVANCED FEATURES To cancel Spot Exposure Control ...BALANCE" to " ". (੬ pg. 20) 3 Press twice so that the " " indicator disappears. Spot Exposure Control Selection of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment", pg. 40) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to the...
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...9679; White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with "TWILIGHT" in /out. Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is different depending on the white paper. SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the ... stopped. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is activated. 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 Set the Power White paper M Switch to...
...9679; White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with "TWILIGHT" in /out. Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is different depending on the white paper. SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the ... stopped. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is activated. 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 Set the Power White paper M Switch to...
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...at 1/60th of a second. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 41 NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white films, your footage is automatically set to "AUTO". CLASSIC* : Gives recorded scenes a strobe... picture becomes. White Balance (੬ pg. 39) is shot in B/W. SPORTS mode.) * Not available for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen. SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that occurs when shooting under good lighting conditions. STROBE* : Your recording looks like ...
...at 1/60th of a second. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 41 NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white films, your footage is automatically set to "AUTO". CLASSIC* : Gives recorded scenes a strobe... picture becomes. White Balance (੬ pg. 39) is shot in B/W. SPORTS mode.) * Not available for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen. SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that occurs when shooting under good lighting conditions. STROBE* : Your recording looks like ...
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... EDITING Dubbing To A VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 23, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 23) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (... following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set "DATE/TIME" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. • Time code...
... EDITING Dubbing To A VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 23, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 23) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (... following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set "DATE/TIME" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. • Time code...
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.... (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV...2668; pg. 25) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start dubbing. Dubbing To Or ... DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. EDITING EN 43 NOTES: ● It is recommended to ...
.... (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV...2668; pg. 25) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start dubbing. Dubbing To Or ... DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. EDITING EN 43 NOTES: ● It is recommended to ...
Instructions
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... "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE" for the Windows® Messenger. If you wish to use to the camcorder. ● When using a DV cable, be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable... the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. ● The date/time information cannot be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on a memory card to a PC. [B] Using DV cable It...
... "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE" for the Windows® Messenger. If you wish to use to the camcorder. ● When using a DV cable, be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable... the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. ● The date/time information cannot be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on a memory card to a PC. [B] Using DV cable It...
Instructions
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...) The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the LCD monitor become dark due to its service life, images on the camcorder does not light during playback, or there is open . ➜Close the cassette holder cover. This is...is set to "FINDER". ➜Push the viewfinder back in or set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the mode or channel appropriate for an instant. 46 EN ... If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. ● In places subject...
...) The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the LCD monitor become dark due to its service life, images on the camcorder does not light during playback, or there is open . ➜Close the cassette holder cover. This is...is set to "FINDER". ➜Push the viewfinder back in or set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the mode or channel appropriate for an instant. 46 EN ... If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. ● In places subject...
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... 19 Iris Lock 38 J Journalistic Shooting ..... 19 L Language 14, 34 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 8, 15 LED Light 36 Loading A Cassette ....... 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual Focus 37 Melody 34 Memory Card .......... 17, 49 Motor Drive Mode .......... 36 N Narration 35 Night Alive 41 O On Screen 34, 35 P Playback Sound 35 Playback... ...... 46, 47 V Video/Memory Switch ..... 9 W White Balance 39 Wind Cut 33 Wipe Or Fader Effects .. 40 Z Zooming 19, 25, 32 16:9 Output 34, 35 GR-D775U © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited US Printed in Malaysia 1206ASR-NF-MP
... 19 Iris Lock 38 J Journalistic Shooting ..... 19 L Language 14, 34 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 8, 15 LED Light 36 Loading A Cassette ....... 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual Focus 37 Melody 34 Memory Card .......... 17, 49 Motor Drive Mode .......... 36 N Narration 35 Night Alive 41 O On Screen 34, 35 P Playback Sound 35 Playback... ...... 46, 47 V Video/Memory Switch ..... 9 W White Balance 39 Wind Cut 33 Wipe Or Fader Effects .. 40 Z Zooming 19, 25, 32 16:9 Output 34, 35 GR-D775U © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited US Printed in Malaysia 1206ASR-NF-MP