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39

ENGLISH

To Print by Selecting a Still Image

After performing steps 

1

-

2

 (

 pg. 38)

3

  Select [SELECTED PRINT].

Select

Set

PRINT THIS IMAGE

SET

4

  Select the desired Image.

Select

Set

NUMBER OF PRINTS

DATE

1

OFF

CANCEL

PRINT

5

  Move the set lever to 

¡

 / 

¢

 to select 

menus and 

£

 / 

¤

 to select settings.

 

[NUMBER OF PRINTS]:

The number of prints can be set from 1 
to 99.

 

[DATE]:

Set whether to print the date and time.

6

 Select [PRINT].

Select

Set

8

 To stop printing after printing starts

1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to 

¡

 / 

¢

 to select 

[EXECUTE], then press down.

To Print Using the DPOF Settings

If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you 
can use the DPOF settings. (

 pg. 37)

After performing steps 

1-2

 (

 pg. 38)

3

  Select [DPOF PRINT].

Select

Set

DPOF PRINT 

PRINT 

CANCEL 

CHECK SETTINGS 

SELECT

SET

4

 Select [PRINT].

Select

Set

8

 To stop printing after printing starts

1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to 

¡

 / 

¢

 to select 

[EXECUTE], then press down.

8

 To confi rm the DPOF setting

In step 

4

, move the set lever to 

¡

 / 

¢

 to 

select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press 
down. To return to the previous screen, 
press 

FUNCTION

.

NOTES

 If the printer is not recognised, disconnect 

the USB cable, then reconnect it.

 You cannot return to the previous screen 

while operating Direct print. If you want to 
redo the operation, remove the USB cable, 
switch off the camera’s power, and start the 
operation again from the beginning.

Summary of Contents for GZ-MG575EK

Page 1: ...ER GZ MG575E EK Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ce may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire When the equipment is...

Page 3: ...ment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that ...

Page 4: ...rge turn the power off before using it again If a malfunction occurs stop using the camera immediately and consult your local JVC dealer If a problem occurs when using the SD card take the card together with the camera for repair If one of them is not included the cause of the malfunction cannot be diagnosed and the camera cannot be repaired Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being re...

Page 5: ...Exposure Control 22 Manual Setting in Function Menu 22 PLAYBACK Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 Still Image Playback 25 File Search Function 26 To Play Back Demonstration Files 27 Playback with Special Effects 28 Watching Images on TV 29 EDITING PRINTING Managing Files 30 Deleting Protecting Files 30 Viewing File Information 32 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording...

Page 6: ... connection using the S connector and DV Connector an optional S Video cable and DV cable are needed To purchase these cables consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference The S Video cable optional enables even higher quality playback o...

Page 7: ...e Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase Remove the insulation sheet before use Beam Effective Area NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting To Reinsert the Battery Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab Eyelet Strap Guide ...

Page 8: ...x NOTES The LCD monitor can rotate 270 Power linked operation You can also turn the camera on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode Be careful not to cover 5 6 8 and during shooting ...

Page 9: ...HARGE pg 12 Blinks when you access files or charge the battery Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing files Video Still Image Mode Lamp pg 16 17 1 Video Recording Start Stop Button REC pg 16 2 Power Mode Switch OFF CHARGE ON MODE pg 12 3 Lock Button pg 12 4 Flash pg 18 5 Camera Sensor Remote Sensor pg 7 6 LED Light pg 18 7 Lens Cover pg 14 8 Lens 9 Shoe Mic...

Page 10: ...2 5 Iris Lock Indicator pg 22 During Video Recording Only 16 9 0 0 4 0 1 5 h 5 6 m Mode Indicator pg 16 ND Filter Indicator pg 19 Aspect Ratio of the Image 16 9 4 3 pg 47 Picture Quality B ultra fine C fine D normal E economy pg 46 Remaining Time pg 16 57 Counter pg 47 7REC Appears during recording pg 16 79 Appears during record standby mode Wind Cut Indicator pg 47 Event Indicator pg 19 Digital I...

Page 11: ...low Motion The number on the left shows speed Counter pg 47 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator pg 54 Date Time pg 13 Selected Medium Indicator pg 47 48 Drop Detection Indicator Appears when DROP DETECTION is set to OFF pg 48 Effect Mode Indicator pg 28 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 28 During Still Image Playback 16 55 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 7 1 0 1 0 0 9 8 Mode Indicator pg 25 Folder File Number Sli...

Page 12: ...the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera Necessary Settings before Use MENU Access Charge Lamp Power Mode Switch Set Lever Bottom of the Camera BATT DC Connector AC Adapter ex AP V17E To AC Outlet 110V to 240V Required charging recording time approx The values within are the times when the LED light is on Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN VF808U Pr...

Page 13: ...GE Select Set ENGLISH GENERAL SELECT SET QUIT 6 Select the desired language Select Set 8 To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to 8 To exit the screen Press MENU Date Time Setting After performing steps 1 4 left column 5 Select CLOCK ADJUST Select Set 31 01 11 07 2007 DATE TIME GENERAL SELECT SET QUIT 6 Set the date and time Select Set Repeat this step to input the month day year hou...

Page 14: ...the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds NOTES If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Tripod Mounting Align the camera stud hole with the tripod...

Page 15: ...lipped edge first Clipped Edge 3 Close the SD card cover 8 To remove an SD card Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out NOTES Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label R Change the recording medium The camera is programmed to record on the built ...

Page 16: ... it is released The lamp on the camera lights up NOTES The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera s power off and then on again If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC ada...

Page 17: ...e camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in QUALITY pg 47 8 To record still images continuously Set CONTINUOUS S...

Page 18: ...mode A N Each time you move the set lever to setting changes The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions No display Disables this function Flash mode only Preparation Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select mode Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode 9 9 9 9 FINE 40 Each time you mov...

Page 19: ... file to a certain event the setting will remain even if you turn the power off Unless you change the setting you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected ND Filter mode only The amount of light that enters the lens is reduced by the filter Therefore the aperture value can be raised or shutter speed lowered in situations such as when recording videos outdoors in sunn...

Page 20: ...ckground H SPORTS Records fast moving subjects clearly G SNOW Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in snow SPOTLIGHT Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright Changing the Shutter Speed A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the...

Page 21: ...uto recording mode NOTE If the image is too bright set to a larger F number If the image is too dark set to a smaller F number Manual Focus Preparation Set the program AE dial to 3 manual recording mode 1 4 JA N 2 2 Adjust the focus Select Set 8 To cancel the manual focus setting Set the program AE dial to 4 auto recording mode Nightscope The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 2 to 1 2...

Page 22: ...ever for more than 2 seconds The C indicator appears 8 To cancel spot exposure control Move the set lever to once so that the indicator disappears Manual Setting in Function Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the function menus Preparation Set the program AE dial to 3 manual recording mode 1 FUNCTION ADJUST BRIGHTNESS EFFECT WB 2 Select the desired menu For de...

Page 23: ...oundings during recording AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically B MWB Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source 1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject so that the white paper fills the screen 2 Press and hold the set lever until the B indicator starts blinking then stops blinking D FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day E CLOUD When shooting o...

Page 24: ... to select the desired file then press down Select Set Video Playback Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select video mode MODE OFF ON The switch returns to the original position when it is released The lamp on the camera lights up Operations during Playback Return to the first scene of the file Reverse search Frame by frame playback during pause Play Pause Forward search Frame by frame playba...

Page 25: ...ill images appears Move the set lever to to select the desired file then press down Select Set Still Image Playback Operations during Playback Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Display the previous file Start end the slide show Display the next file Rotate 90 degrees clockwise During the slide show moving the set lever to changes the playback order Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select st...

Page 26: ... 22 12 2006 19 12 2006 SELECT SET SORT 2 Select the recording date Select Set 07 01 2007 1 3 SELECT SET SORT 3 Select the file you want to play back Select Set 8 To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button Event Screen mode only You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording pg 19 After searching by the event you can search by the recording dat...

Page 27: ... CHANGE EVENT REG EDITED COPY 2 Select PLAYBACK MPG FILE Select Set VIDEO MPG 8 8 SELECT SET QUIT 3 Select the file you want to play back Select Set 8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION 8 To return to the normal file playback mode Select PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE in step 2 2 Select the event To move to the next page select NEXT PAGE Select Set SEARCH EVENT SELECT SET SORT ALL SCENES 22 01 2007 25 01 200...

Page 28: ...te screen P FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen Q FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out in the opposite way R WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out in the opposite way S WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or wipes out in the opposit...

Page 29: ...d with a television of a different standard 1 Turn on the camera and the TV 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode 3 Only when connecting the camera to the VCR DVD recorder Turn on the VCR DVD recorder and set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 4 Start playback on the camera pg 24 25 16 9 TV 4 3 TV 8 If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as shown right Change the settings in SELECT TV TY...

Page 30: ...all the files slide the tab to the LOCK position Preparation Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select or mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode ex Performing DELETE 1 FUNCTION DELETE PROTECT PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE WIPE FADER EFFECT CHANGE EVENT REG EDITED COPY 2 Select DELETE or PROTECT Select Set DELETE DELETE ALL FILE SELECT CU...

Page 31: ... Move the set lever to to select EXECUTE then press down Selecting and Deleting Protecting Files After performing steps 1 2 pg 30 3 Select FILE SELECT Select Set VIDEO DELETE 8 8 SELECT SET QUIT 4 Select the desired file Select Set VIDEO DELETE 8 8 SELECT SET QUIT The or x mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is di...

Page 32: ...T REG Select Set VACATION 1 3 NON SECTION NEXT PAGE SELECT REGISTER QUIT Viewing File Information Preparation For mode Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index screen For mode Play back the still image Alternatively select the file on the index screen INFO TELEMACRO ULTRA FINE OFF MOV005 MOD 00 30 02 01 01 2007 10 56 PRG001 QUALITY PROTECT FILE PB TIME DATE TIME FOLDER FILE Fi...

Page 33: ...on Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode 1 FUNCTION DELETE PROTECT PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE WIPE FADER EFFECT CHANGE EVENT REG EDITED COPY 2 Select EDITED COPY Select Set EDITED COPY 8 8 SELECT SET QUIT 3 Select the desired file Select Set 00 00 03 EDITED COPY RETURN SET QUIT Playback start...

Page 34: ...QUIT 4 Select an item and display files Select Set IMPORT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Move the set lever to to select the event then press down IMPORT FROM DATE Display all the files in the medium listed by recording date ALL SCENES Display all files individually EDIT 8 8 TOTAL 00h00m SELECT REGISTER 5 Select the file to add to playli...

Page 35: ...E WIPE FADER EFFECT CHANGE EVENT REG EDITED COPY 2 Select PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Select Set PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ALL SCENES 01 07 01 2007 16 45 02 07 01 2007 21 25 03 07 01 2007 21 55 SELECT SET QUIT 3 Select the playlist that you want to play back Select Set 8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION 8 To stop playback Press down the set lever 8 To return to the normal file playback mode Select PLAYBACK NORMAL ...

Page 36: ...aylist then press down 5 Move the set lever to to select the desired letter then press down Repeat this process to complete the name You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a To correct a letter select or and press down the set lever to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press down the set lever 6 Move the set lever to to select the...

Page 37: ...ECT IMAGES Select Set DPOF TOTAL 0 8 8 SELECT SET QUIT 4 Select the desired file Select Set If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed 5 Select the number of prints max 15 prints Select Set To set print information for other images repeat steps 4 and 5 You can set up to 999 files 6 FUNCTION 8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION 8 To cancel the s...

Page 38: ...ress down 2 Move the set lever to to select EXECUTE then press down Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable DPOF setting can also be used pg 37 Preparation Set the power mode switch to OFF You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connecto...

Page 39: ...the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF settings pg 37 After performing steps 1 2 pg 38 3 Select DPOF PRINT Select Set DPOF PRINT PRINT CANCEL CHECK SETTINGS SELECT SET 4 Select PRINT Select Set 8 To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press down the set lever 2 Move the set lever to to select EXECUTE then press down 8 To confirm the DPOF setting In step 4 move the set lever to ...

Page 40: ...yed on other devices After finalising the disc is a play only disc so no more files can be added Preparation Set the power mode switch to OFF NOTE You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors DIRECT DVD FUNCTION INDEX Power Mode Switch Set Lever Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camera You can copy still images between the HDD and SD card with this camera alone pg 45 ...

Page 41: ...01 2007 12 15 01 02 2007 12 15 SELECT SET QUIT SELECT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Move the set lever to to select the event then press down SELECT FROM DATE Display the files recorded on selected dates listed by recording date Move the set lever to to select the recording date then press down SELECT FROM PLAYLIST Register a created pl...

Page 42: ...the operation When COMPLETED CHANGE DISC appears change the disc The second DVD disc begins to be created To cancel the DVD creation select CANCEL 8 To exit the screen Press MENU then move the set lever to to select EXECUTE and press down 8 To check whether the DVD disc was created properly In step 2 pg 41 move the set lever to to select PLAY DVD then press down To return to the previous screen pr...

Page 43: ...ated DVD disc on a DVD player or other devices the following top menu will be displayed 25 01 2007 11 01 2007 09 01 2007 07 01 2007 Disc title Creating date of the disc DVD number pg 42 Title thumbnail First scene of the title Title name Recording date Playlist name 10 01 2007 records file 1 and 2 Title Create a DVD Chapter File 1 File 2 File 4 File 3 File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 1 2 3 4 11 01 2007...

Page 44: ... 2 Start playback on the camera To play back videos pg 24 To play back playlists When dubbing playlists using a VCR DVD recorder pg 35 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR DVD recorder Refer to the VCR DVD recorder s instruction manual 8 To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then press the REC button again NOTE To make the file to record only the dat...

Page 45: ...xcept read only files in the source medium Select Set IMAGE COPY CANCEL EXECUTE HDD SD MEDIA FILE UNIT NUMBER OF FILE 0059 ALL SELECT SET QUIT 3 Set the direction of copy move HDD SD or SD HDD 4 5 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy move FILE Select when you want to transfer the selected files 1 Move the set lever to to select the desired file then press down The s mark appears on the file To se...

Page 46: ...ON BRIGHT REMOTE GENERAL SELECT SET QUIT Changing the Menu Settings 4 Select the desired menu from the second menu item For details on each menu see below Select Set ON OFF GENERAL SELECT SET QUIT 5 Select the desired setting from the third menu item Select Set 8 To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to 8 To exit the screen Press MENU Menus Settings Factory preset VIDEO n QUALITY Ena...

Page 47: ...when watching the videos on your TV If this occurs change the settings in SELECT TV TYPE pg 49 p GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall colour tones appear grayish OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function o WIND CUT Reduces noise caused by wind OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Enable...

Page 48: ...t lever to then press down DROP DETECTION Prevents damage to the HDD by turning off the power automatically when the camera detects that it has been dropped OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked set the power mode switch to OFF and to ON again CAUTION Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the built in hard di...

Page 49: ...mat DATE STYLE year month day month day year day month year TIME 24h 12h DATE TIME Enables you to set whether to display the current time on the LCD monitor OFF The date time does not appear AUTO The date time appears for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the power mode switch is set from OFF to ON When playback starts When the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always ...

Page 50: ...OK when completed CANCEL Cancels this function NOTES Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process Do not format the recording medium on your PC DELETE DATA ON HDD This will make it more difficult to recover data on the HDD which has already been erased It is recommended that you do this when disposing of the camera to prevent illegal data reco...

Page 51: ...n the camera on again when using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 48 The power was turned off accidentally Move to a place where no vibration or excessive sound The drop detection function operated Set the power mode switch to OFF and to ON again To turn off this fun...

Page 52: ...or becomes red or black for an instant Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct sunlight This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear Set DATE TIME to ON 49 During video recording the 7REC indicator flashes The temperature of the camera is increasing If the camera continues to heat up recording may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn ...

Page 53: ...dicator flashes The temperature of the camera is increasing If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the power and then wait until the camera cools down Other problems Files cannot be deleted Remove protection from the files and delete them 31 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the ...

Page 54: ...recording when the write erase protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position 30 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Move the set lever to to select YES then press down to recover the video management file CAN NOT READ EVENT INFORMATION Appears wh...

Page 55: ...nitor 8 To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions for each product Indication Meaning Action RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly Try...

Page 56: ...ian Polish Czech Turkish 8 For video Audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format PAL standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 576 pixels 8 5 Mbps VBR FINE 720 x 576 pixels 5 5 Mbps VBR NORMAL 720 x 576 pixels 4 2 Mbps VBR ECONOMY 352 x 288 pixels 1 5 Mbps VBR Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps NORMAL 48...

Page 57: ...Recording medium Image size Quality HDD SD Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 3 2592 x 1944 FINE 9999 56 113 224 452 890 1749 2592 x 1944 STANDARD 9999 88 177 351 709 1397 2742 2304 x 1728 FINE 9999 69 139 276 557 1097 2155 2304 x 1728 STANDARD 9999 108 216 429 867 1707 3352 1600 x 1200 FINE 9999 142 283 562 1135 2195 4310 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 9999 237 472 937 1892 3616 7099 640 x 480 FINE...

Page 58: ...n use as some machines use current even when switched off Recording Medium Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong sta...

Page 59: ...ng the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the floor To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunl...

Page 60: ...32 Flash 18 Focus 21 Formatting a Recording Medium 50 G Gain 48 Gain Up 47 H Hard Disk 58 I Image Rotation 25 Image Size 47 L Language Setting 13 49 LCD Monitor 8 10 58 LED Light 18 Lens Cover 14 M Manual Recording 20 Menu Settings 46 N ND Filter 19 Nightscope 21 O On Screen Display 49 Operation Sound 48 P Partial Delete 33 PictBridge 38 Picture Quality 46 47 Playlist 34 Power Linked Operation 8 P...

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