Take the intelligence and creativity that it took to invent, change, market and improve in the 1920s. Add new technology and innovations and you arrive at the digital sophistication that is JVC.

1926: Our own Dr. Takayanagi was the first to successfully display the world's first electronically transmitted Cathode Ray Tube image, "e", the first letter of the old Japanese alphabet on Christmas Day. 1927: Established the foundation as a manufacturer of records and phonographs. 1939: Introduced Japan's first television. 1958: Marketing of Japan's first Stereo which harnessed the advantages of our 45/45 groove system that set the standard for stereo records.

1976: Invented the VHS ½" home video format & developed VHS video cassettes. 1978: World's first portable video camera. 1984: World's first Compact VHS Camcorder. 1992: Marketing of ILA Super Projector. 1995: Development of the World's smallest digital video camera. Development of Dolby Pro-Logic 3D Phonic technology. 1996: Marketing of Digital-S professional format and digital professional cameras. 1998: Marketing of flat screen TV.