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    Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web f or Digital Video Camera: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/accessory/ For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder . Retain this inf or mation for future reference. Model N[...]

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    EN 2 CONTENTS None ADV ANCED FEA TURES ............................... 20 – 22 Protecting Files .................................................. 20 Deleting Files ..................................................... 20 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memory Card ............................... 21 Setting Print Information (DPOF [...]

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    EN 3 NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Customer , Th[...]

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    EN 4 (10) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over . (11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. (12) Refer all servici[...]

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    EN 5 2 3 4 1 1 NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder , provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder . Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Shoulder Strap Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D90 only[...]

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    EN 6 Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstra[...]

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    EN 7 y r # Q Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr . 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs. Power CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount # , then slide up the battery pack until it locks in plac[...]

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    EN 8 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button w and Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever & . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the P[...]

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    EN 9 W Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet e , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet e located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted. T ripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its l[...]

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    EN 10 ● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still do[...]

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    EN 11 – RE TURN – – DSC TY QUA L I REC SE L ECT FI N E 02 1X 7 48 6 IM A G E S I Z E y r % t Loading A Memory Card (GR-D90/D70 only) The provided memory card (GR-D90 only) is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor ( 墌 pg. 47, u Monitor Open Butt[...]

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    EN 12 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y w % t y r 4 180 ° 90 ° u 2 0 5 m h 1h30m 1h29m 0h 0 3m 1 h 30 m 0h 0 2m (Blinking) 0h 0 1m (Blinking) 0h 0 0m (Blinking) ( ) Now calculating During shooting Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8[...]

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    EN 13 T APE RECORDING Power Switch Position : Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF (CHARGE): Allows you to switch off the cam[...]

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    EN 14 T APE RECORDING Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “ 00:00:00 ” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded [...]

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    EN 15 6 5 7 8 % & 4 y T APE PLA YBACK Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 14). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button t[...]

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    EN 16 To S-VIDEO ) To AV ( Audio/Video cable (provided) White to AUDIO L IN ** Red to AUDIO R IN ** T o S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable (optional) Connector cover * Y ellow to VIDEO IN*** * When connecting the cable, open this cover . ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only . *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. VCR TV [...]

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    EN 17 5 1 1024 ^ y t 4 MEMORY CARD RECORDING (GR-D90 and GR-D70 only) Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Loading A Memory Card ( [...]

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    EN 18 Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 1 1). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ DSC ” , then set the Power Switch y to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button t . • A stored image is displayed. 3 Press 3 8 to display the next image, or press 2 6 to display the previous image. T o Magnify The Stored Images Press the Zoom[...]

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    EN 19 MEMORY CARD PLA YBACK (GR-D90 and GR-D70 only) Viewing File Information Y ou can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button 0 during normal playback or Index playback. FOLDER : Folder name ( 墌 pg. 22) FILE : File name ( 墌 pg. 22) DA TE : Date the file was made SIZE : Image size ( 墌 pg. 1 1) QUALITY : Picture quality ([...]

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    EN 20 ME NU DIS P L A Y END BR I GH T PR OTEC T D ELETE DPOF NO . RE S E T FO R M AT Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 1 1). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ DSC ” , then set the Power Switch y to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the swi[...]

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    EN 21 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 1 1) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch y to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button t . 3 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel %[...]

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    EN 22 5 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % and press it. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints. • The number of prints can be set up to 15. • T o correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number . 6 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select “ RETURN ” and press it. S[...]

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    EN 23 Night-Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy , it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull o[...]

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    EN 24 Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the[...]

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    EN 25 FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully [...]

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    EN 26 FOR RECORDING Manual Focus T o obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using the viewfinder , you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( 墌 pg. 8). 2 Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, then press FOCUS * ( 墌 pgs. 46 and 47). The manual focus indicator appears. [...]

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    EN 27 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When shoo[...]

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    EN 28 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 28 – 31). 1 Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out[...]

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    EN 29 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy , but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides[...]

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    EN 30 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( 墌 pg. 17, 25). [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any oper[...]

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    EN 31 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( 墌 pg. 10). DSC (GR-D90/D70 only) QUALITY , IMAGE SIZE Refer to “ Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ” ( 墌 pg. 11). REC SELECT [ ]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 set to “ VIDEO ” , still images are record[...]

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    EN 32 12 12 : 34 : 24 0 3 0 ’ 5 2 3 : 5 bi t /S O U M P C E D ND 1 4 6 L USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running. DA TE/TIME setting: For date/time. Display Minutes Seconds Frames * * 30 frames = 1 second TIME CODE setting: For time code. VIDEO DISPLA Y • Settings made in the “ V[...]

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    EN 33 7 4 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A VCR T o Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 16. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch y to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the swit[...]

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    EN 34 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. T o Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Make sure all u[...]

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    EN 35 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-D90 and GR-D70 only) Slow-Motion Playback T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. 1 T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW ( 9 ) U or ( 0 ) g more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or[...]

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    EN 36 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 28). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( 墌 pg. 16). 1 P[...]

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    EN 37 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS “ ACCESSING FILES ” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage. OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 4 y T o DV @ T o USB c[...]

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    EN 38 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automatically . • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 墌 pg. 26). • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low . • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. ¥ Clean the lens and check the focus again ( 墌 pg. 43). The cassette will not l[...]

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    EN 39 TROUBLESHOOTING The Black & White Fader does not work. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. ¥ T urn off Sepia and Monotone ( 墌 pg. 23). Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar [...]

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    EN 40 The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light. • The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low . • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. ¥ T o protect the battery , it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) ( 墌 pg. 41). Whe[...]

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    EN 41 CAUTIONS NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. T emperature Range Specifications Charging ................ 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) Operation ............... 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Storage .................. – 10 ° C to 30 ° C (14 ° F to 86 ° F) ● Rechargi[...]

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    EN 42 CAUTIONS LCD Monitor 1. T o prevent damage to the LCD monitor , DO NOT . . . ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. T o prolong service life . . . ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: •[...]

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    EN 43 CAUTIONS For Y our Maintenance 1) After Use 1. Turn off the camcorder . 2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT W in the direction of the arrow , then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . Remove the cassette. 3. Press “ PUSH HERE ” to close the cassette holder . • Once the cassette holder is[...]

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    EN 44 For GR-D90US and GR-D70US Owners: Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D90US/D70US T rade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP . Address : 1700 V alley Road W ayne, N. J. 07470 T elephone Number : 973-317 – 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This [...]

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    EN 45 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General P ower supply : DC 11.0 V (Using A C Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) P ower consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.7 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 76 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm (3" x 3-3/4" x 5-11/16") (GR-D90) 69 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm ([...]

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    EN 46 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 9 0 2 3 4 6 we 5 T W %^ () & * 2 3 1 4 9 567 8 w e r t p i $ y u Q # @ ! 0 q W o E R I T O U l h g Y P a f d k ; A s j Viewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Remote Control (provided with GR-D90/D70 Only) Stereo microphone 1 GR-D90[...]

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    EN 47 INDEX 1 • Remote Sensor (GR-D90/D70 only) The transmitted beam’ s approximate eff ective distance for indoor use is 5m (16ft). The transmitted beam ma y not be effectiv e or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or pow erful lighting. • Camera Sensor Be careful not to cov er thi[...]

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    EN 48 INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Recording Only During Memory Card Recording Only (GR-D90/D70 only) During Both T ape And Memory Card Recording During T ape Playbac k During Memory Card Playback (GR-D90/D70 only) C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 15 : 55 6 w 12 3 4 5 6 09 8 7 1h50m ! 5 1 1024 @# $ % ^ 4 3 3 0 ’ 0 0 0 : 0 1 1 0 xW T[...]

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    EN 49 INDEX 1 Displays the selected F ade/Wipe effect .... 墌 pg. 24 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode .................................................................. 墌 pg. 29 3 Rotates while the tape is running .............. 墌 pg. 12 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP) ... 墌 pg. 10 5 Displays the tape remaining time ....[...]

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    EN 50 INDEX W ARNING INDICA TIONS (high) (exhausted) Displays the battery remaining power le vel. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is e xhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 9) CHECK T APE ’ S ERASE PRO TECTION T AB A[...]

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    EN 51 CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears if a file in another format is selected. CHECK CARD ’ S WRITE PROTECT[...]

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    EN 52 F Fade-In/Out .................................................... 墌 pg. 24 Fast-Forward The T ape .................................. 墌 pg. 14 Frame-By-Frame Playback ...................... 墌 pg. 14, 35 G Gain Up .......................................................... 墌 pg. 29 Grip Adjustment .......................................[...]

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    EN 53 P Picture Quality/Image Size ............................. 墌 pg. 1 1 Playback Special Effects ................................ 墌 pg. 35 Playback Zoom .............................................. 墌 pg. 35 Power-Linked Operation ................................. 墌 pg. 13 Power Switch Position .................................... 墌 p[...]

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    MEMO 1 GR-D90/70/30US EN 38-56 02.11.6, 3:16 PM 54[...]

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    MEMO 1 GR-D90/70/30US EN 38-56 02.11.6, 3:16 PM 55[...]

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    COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD . VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED US Printed in Malaysia 1102-HO-UN-PJ 1 GR-D90/70/30US EN 38-56_M 02.11.20, 7:46 PM 56[...]