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Содержание Palmcoder Palmsight PV-L579

Страница 1: ...rnSigllt TM Camcorder Operating Instructions vus_ PV L579 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product Please save this manual Guia para rdpida consulta en espa6ol estd incluida VQTW0740 A ...

Страница 2: ...ain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Camcorder 1 pc AC Adaptor PV A17 with DC Power Cable page 12 1 pc Battery Pack PV BP18 pages 10 11 1 pc AudioNideo Cable VJAW0027NJAW0032J VJAW0039 pages 28 30 1 pc VHS PlayPak PV P1 VY...

Страница 3: ...FIED SERVICE PERSONNEl maintenance ofthisunithasbeenincluded Therefore itshouldbe read carefully in order toavoidany problems The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would _ void the user s authority to operate This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two con...

Страница 4: ...ower company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin The 2 wire polarized plug will fit into...

Страница 5: ...stitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order Precautions USE LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power sup...

Страница 6: ... Four Speed Power Zoom 31 Backlight 31 Focus 32 High Speed Shutter 33 Tally Lamp 34 Auto Fade 35 Color Digital Fade 36 Digital Zoom 37 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization E I S 38 Security Mode 39 Time Lapse 40 Intelligent TiUer 41 I leT I i II I_ 1 _ ll e Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 44 Operation Notes 47 Replacing Clock Battery 48 Palmcorder Accessory System 49 Palmcorder Accessory Orde...

Страница 7: ...AD AUTO PHRASE TITLER Set POWER to_AMERA Hold down _TOP over 5 seconds Note Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached page 10 and cassette tape is inserted page 13 Inserting a tape alone or attaching a partially charged battery only temporarily stops Self Demo Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when a function key other than Power Tape Speed Selector and Light is pressed To turn Self Demo b...

Страница 8: ... EJECT to open door Attach fully charged page 10 Insert _ page 13 Press here to close door E I P t hi _ 11 _o i oJI i _ i When the LCD monitor is fully open the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF page 21 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the 3 LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle 2 Set POWER to CAMERA Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORD PAUSE again to ap3g_ recording 8 ...

Страница 9: ...ore operation page 10 When the LCD monitor is fully open the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF page 25 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle 2 3 Press REWIND SEARCH Press PLAY to start playback Press STOP to stop playback 9 ...

Страница 10: ... times use BATTERY REFRESH feature as explained on page 11 111 4 i F 1i N Vl AET _ ll Battery life gradually decreases after repeated use and recharging If operation time becomes very short even after a sufficient charge discard Battery properly page 11 A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 2 hours of continuous use LCD monitor off or about 1 5 hours LCD monitor on Actual time may va...

Страница 11: ...y warm after charging or just after use Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery Safety precautions Do not get Battery near or dispose of in fire Do not directly connect short circuit the positive and negative terminals Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery To avoid Battery damage Do not drop or jar Battery Use Battery with specified units only If Battery is used in ex...

Страница 12: ... an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets I If lll P_ li iv l _o i I _ o i_11 DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket 12V Car Battery Cord optional 12 Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 2 Connect PV C16 C_r Battery Cord optional to Camcorder DC IN A Start engine first B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket If Ca...

Страница 13: ...the TAPE EJECT switch TAPE SPEED Selector Tape Speed Selector Position Cassette type TC 20 TC 30 TC 40 SP 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes Standard Play SLP 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours Super Long Play 30 minutes SLP playback may contain more picture noise i I P 1 t r_ iF_r J _ l i i_ A record tab ensures recordings are not accidentally erased _ide tab type _ 2 2 To prevent erasure break off tab with scr...

Страница 14: ... Undo strap ends from buckles Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder min 1 inch 25 4mm Re insert the strap ends into buckles 1 Pull a loop of strap from buckle Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown 14 ...

Страница 15: ...TALLY LAMP ON 4 J STAND BY RELEASE OFF CLOCK SET 5 j 3 SELECT PUSH KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY j 4 t 6 _ PAGE 2 2_ 5 7 PROGRAMMED REC page 24 Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time TIME LAPSE OFF SECURITY OFF 8 VIDEO EFFECTS FADE BLACK SELECT PUSH KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KE V END PUSH MENU KEY j TITLE pages 41 43 AUTO MANUAL 16 items PHRASE 10 items TALLY LAMP page 34 ON...

Страница 16: ...anually page 18 16 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN_V_V to select _JKoTo _u MENU PAGE 1 2_ PROGRAMMED REC T TLI_ AUT_AL TALLYLAMp ON ELEASE OFF I_SESELECT PUSH _F A KEY vl SleET PUSH D_EPLAY KEY _ sH D PUSH MENU KEY Press _ for CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET _m EASTERN T AUTO DATE TIME 12 00 00A5 JAN 1 1999 SELECT PUSH VIA KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY NO PUSH MENU KEY P...

Страница 17: ...O back one hour 1 00 a rn 2 00 a m Daylight Saving Time Norma Time i 1 00 a m 2 00 a m 1 2 3 4 Press _ for MENU mode Press UP or _ to select MENU PAGE 1Q_ PROGRAMMED REC TALLYLAMp ON ELEASE OFF ELEOT PUSH V A KEY _ SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY NO PUSH MENU KEY Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press _ or DOWN to setect I_l_iil CLOCK SET o TIME ZONE EASTERN I_ME _ AUTO li ATE TIME 12 00 OOAM 1 SELECT PUSH V...

Страница 18: ... 3 4 MENU PAGE 1P2 1 PROGRAMMED REC 1 AUTO MANUAL TALLY LAMP ON _ OFF _ELEUT PUSH KEY yJ SET PUSH DISPLAYKEY NO PUSH MENU KEY Press _ for CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN to selectS CLOCKSET TIME ZONE EASTERN D S T AUTO SET PUSH DISPLAYK_ ND FU_IHMENU KEY j Press DISPLAY for DATE TIME menu _ DATE tiME SE i rlNG t 12 _00 0eAM I_J_A N 1 1 9991 Press or hold down UP or DOWN to select hour then press D...

Страница 19: ...ppears in EVF when Light is on Caution Light becomes hot Never cover Light while on Before you begin Order Part No VULS0001 VLLW0015 and cushions for replacement bulb unit Set POWER to OFF Press in on both sides of lens cover and pull straight out and off 2 Using Tweezers or needle nose pliers carefully remove bulb Take unit to service center if you need assistance Replace bulb using a clean cloth...

Страница 20: ...ust Vision Adjustment control to your eyesight Slide TAPE SPEED to SP or SLP page 13 Press RECORD PAUSE to start or pause recording REC lamp lights during recording Tally lamp also lights if set to ON page 34 RECORD Tally Lamp 5 Set Power to OFF when finished TO remove cassette slide TAPE EJECT in Record Pause mode page 13 Note When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights...

Страница 21: ...WER to CAMERA LCD monitor turns off on by the POWER switch Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is fully opened and turns back on when LCD is closed completely Both Viewfinder and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180 see below left This allows both you and the subject to view the recording 4 5 Turn BRIGHT control to adjust LCD brightness level Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording page 20 Note Using LC...

Страница 22: ...you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 13 Set POWER to CAMERA Press MENU for MENU mode Press P_LLP_A or DOWN to select 4 3 MENU PAGE 1 2 t PROGRAMMED REC TITLE AUTO MANUAL 7tALLer LAMP O_l llIr VllI_li llI_L _ll ON OG_srr ELECI PUSH V A KEY _ ND PUSH MENU _ Press _PLAY to select ON OFF ON From Stand by mode press RECORD PAUSE two times to resume recording ...

Страница 23: ...ORD PAUSE to resume recording Note Use Manual Easy Edit below if more than 24 hours before recording is resumed I llj P il I P 11 _ _Vl _ II h i i II For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery Before you begin 1 2 Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 13 Set POWER toVCR 2 3 O Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind a few seconds of tape...

Страница 24: ...r shuts off at tape end or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts To cancel set POWER to OFF 1 2 3 4 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UPA or DOWN to select _ _lg_l_l l _ _ _E _ TALLY LAMp ON STN_BY RELEASE OFF Press _J_PLAY Current time is displayed Each additional press of DISPLAY increases start time by 30 l im_a l_ M f RECTIME 10MIN t minutes SELECT PUSH V KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY K_EY START PUSH R...

Страница 25: ...egins LCD monitor turns on off by the POWER switch Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is fully opened and turns back on when LCD is locked closed Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use Playback function buttons O _ rewind tape _ PLAY play tape S_ stop tape _ BRIGHT adjust LCD brightness _ VOLUME Adjust volume of speaker or earphone if connected Press T Volume up Press W Volume down VOLUM...

Страница 26: ...yback press PLAY for 1 2 Slow Play mode Audio is muted Picture noise will occur in 1 2 slow play If the recorded speed changes from SP to SLP normal speed playback is resumed _t2 SLOW AUDIO IS MUTED Press PLAY again to resume normal speed playback In 1 2 Slow Play mode Available only with SP recordings made on this Palmcorder Vertical jitter may occur during playback Skew may occur at top of pictu...

Страница 27: ...rizontal noise bars will appear Audio is muted To protect video heads and tape operating modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes Still _ D_Stand by Stand by _Power off when Battery Pack is used Tape auto rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end I n_ _ ill nLO STi i I L_m Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for optimum picture quality Manual Tracking Some recordings require ma...

Страница 28: ...Connecting Cable UHF Antenna To VHF Antenna Terminal If TV has no VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks connect PV RF16 RF Adaptor optional Tune TV to CH 3 or 4 to match RF Adaptor 3 4 switch Set Adaptor s TV VCR switch to VCR for playback To watch TV only turn TV on without AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks connected left a Set Camcorder POWER to OFF b Set RF Adaptor VCRiTV Selector to TV c Turn TV ON and select channel CATV ...

Страница 29: ...tector Turn _ cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack Slide RLE R__L EAS_ to open cassette lid Insert the I_ c_ with the window up and on the left then snap lid shut Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using in VHS VCR 1 Slide_and wait for lid to open Push cassette out through hole in bottom of PlayPak with your fin...

Страница 30: ...to Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR Press PLAY on Camcorder then press STILL at starting point Press REC then STILL PAUSE on VCR 5 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL PAUSE on VCR again to start copying Press STOP on both units to stop copying Note Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode Dubbing may reduce picture quality iT_ i iivAvj i ilvZ I II Y Turn TV o...

Страница 31: ...ickly Apply more pressure to the button Use when subject is darker than surroundings in shadowed area or in front of the light source Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Press BACKLIGHT while recording to select the level of backlight compensation In normal lighting press BACKLIGHT repeatedly until no indicator displayed BACKLIGHT EVF Indications I_ Normal no dis...

Страница 32: ...n Viewfinder subject has shiny surface subject is slanted subject is bright and flat like a white wall subject has fast motion like a golf swing 4 2 3 1 2 3 4 Push MANUAL FOCUS so MF Manual Focus appears in EVF EMF Indication Hold down T teleohoto on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in Turn MANUAL FOCUS until subject is in focus Back away from subject if necessary Hold down W wide angle on POWER ZOOM as...

Страница 33: ...aster the shutter speed the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate Provide additional light 1 2 Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while recording Press repeatedly to change shutter speed See below left HIGH SPEED SHUTTER EVF Indications t No Indication 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 111000 112000 114000 1 10000 I Note Provide additiona...

Страница 34: ...r source Set POWER to CAMERA Insert cassette with record tab page 13 llf __l_ lI 1_l J Lamp Press MENU for MENU mode Press U_p_ or DOWN to select 2 3 MENU PAGE 1 2_ PROGRAMMED REC LI AUTO _UAL ON C_SET EFFECT PUSH V KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY ND PUSH MENU KEY Press p_L__PLAY to select ON _ lamp lights during recording OFF lamp stays off Press MENU to exit 34 ...

Страница 35: ...lect 4 Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE COLOR menu _ _ AUTOFAOE COLO _ Press UP or _ c_ DOWN to n select BLACK or WHITE SELECT PUSH V KEY _ SlET PUSH _SPLAY K_ Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press _ to exit Fade In In RECORD PAUSE mode press Fade In FADE so FADE flashes in EVF Press RECORD PAUSE Recording starts as picture and sound gradually fade in Fade Out While recording press FADE so FADE flashes ...

Страница 36: ...u Press D___OWN __Ecr PusH v _p PUSH DISPlAy KEYJ to select o PUSH MENU KEY Press _ for DIGITAL FADE menu Press UPA or DOWN to selectr_FJ J Press DISPLAY for TYPE menu Press _ or DOWN to select from 7 types I DIGWAL FADE 1 I_ISOFT I DIGITAL FADE TYPE 1_ SHARP SET _1 SHARP _ STRIP KSYI Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu Press DOWN to select r_ _lr J_ Press DISPLAY for COLOR menu Press UP or DOWN t...

Страница 37: ... D ZOOM mode 150x maximum Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion Hold down T on POWER ZOOM Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum 26x Zoom level appears in EVF POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 26x Press DIGITAL ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears 37 ...

Страница 38: ...to adjusts from 1 80 to 1 350 according to brightness Use High Speed Shutter page 33 if needed Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled Press EIS again to cancel when not in use _Digital EIS ON_ E I S may not function during extreme Camcorder movement recording of subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes low light situations EIS indicator flashes intense fluorescent lighting...

Страница 39: ...d Pause Stand by mode Digital E I S Time Lapse Auto Fade Digital Fade Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings Insert cassette with record tab page 13 Set POWER to CAMERA Securely position and aim Camcorder 1 2 3 Press MENU for MENU mode Press _ or DOWN to select TIME LAPSE OFF OFF VIDEO EFFECTS _ _K SELECT PUSH VIA K_Y SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY ND PUSH ME...

Страница 40: ...ertical jitter may occur depending on monitor used Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN____V_V to select foo o j SELECT PUSH V A KEY __ _ _ Press DISPLAY to select ON TIME LAPSE ON Records at 1 3 SLP speed up to 6 hours Playback will be normal SLP speed Sound is muted Press MENU to exit 4 Start recording page 20 TIME LAPSE kUDIO WILL NOT RECORD IMPORTANT Time Lapse recording system is not par...

Страница 41: ...rd tab page 13 1 2 Press _ for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN_ to select PROGRAMMED REC AUTO MANUAL TALLY LAMp ON _rAND BY RELEASE OFF SELECT PUSH V KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY NO PUSH MENU KEY Press _ to select AUTO MANUAL Press M_to exit To record the title press R C_ PAUSE Press TITLE to remove title during recording Note Once removed title will not be auto displayed To redisplay or select from other ...

Страница 42: ...ENCE DAY LABOR DAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN HAPPY THANKSGIVING MERRY CHRISTMAS HO HO HO HAPPY EASTER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY _ igr_ 2 4 3 Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Insert cassette with record tab page 13 Confirm that TITLE AUTO MANUAL is set in Menu mode ste s_ apage_ In Pause Record mode press TITLE repeatedly to disp...

Страница 43: ...NGEL WAY ro GO I Press M_ for MENU mode Press UP or _ to select r_ pROGRAMMED REC PHRASE TALLY LAMP ON STAND BY RELEASE OFF CL_2 _ S_ SELECT PUSH V KEY SET PUSH DISFI_Y KEY ND PUSH MENU KEY Press _ to select PHRASE Press _ to exit In Pause Record mode press TITLF repeatedly to display phrases from list below left To record the phrases Press RECORD PAUSE Press TITLE while recording to remove phrase...

Страница 44: ... _ i1_i__ _ EMPTY Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving i _ l q I n _ n i _ FJIm__ t el i ih ai 1 2 Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time date date only or no display Start a recording page 20 Only the Date and or Time are recorded I E _ 1 12 00 OOAM JAN 11999 i B _ _ P u e nLv _t _i No Indication except Intelligent Titler pages 41 43 will be displayed Press DISP...

Страница 45: ...e 1 _ 1 flashes 1 minute and CHECK TAPE appears 5 seconds before Camcorder shutoff As end of tape is reached 1_ 1 flashes and TAPE END appears 5 seconds before Camcorder shutoff 10 Second Reminder Each time a recording is started a 10 second incremental display up to 59 50 lets you monitor how long one scene is recorded 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 I return to 0 00 and continue 4 5 TAPE SPEED pages 13 20 ...

Страница 46: ... is set to VCR or if RECORD PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode 5 DEW If moisture condensation occurs in unit WARNING DEW DETECTED appears Power Lamp flashes and Camcorder will shutoff in 15 seconds Wait until lamp no longer flashes when Camcorder is turned on to use 6 Time Lapse page 40 7 Security Mode page 39 8 Date andTime page 18 9 Backlight page 31 10 Manual Focus page 32 11 Light ON OFF page 19 12 ...

Страница 47: ...photo conversion lens optional etc after a filter optional has been attached the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle With two filters optional attached the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle III 1i It i i I _vj _1 1 l F_t _t i i _v _ i i11 _ _ i i To Remove 1 2 Turn the EVF Eyepiece counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn Pu...

Страница 48: ...ep way from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Tripod Mounting Hole Underside View While pinching 2 tabs pull Battery Tray out Bend 1 tab to remove Battery Snap new Battery _ mark down into Battery Tray Do not reverse the polarity 4 _ _1_ I Insert Battery Tray so the triangle 4 2 marks meet Note Keep Battery out of children s reach Swallowing it may be harmful Improperly in...

Страница 49: ...P17 P V214 PV BP18 P V611 PV BP15 P V213 PV AA6 PV C16 PV RF16 PV P1 PV H18 Description AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable 6 0Ah 6 hr Battery Pack with Universal Battery Charger 3 0Ah 3 hr Battery Pack 2 4Ah 2 hr 30 min Battery Pack 1 8Ah 2 hr Battery Pack 1 2Ah 1 hr 10 min Battery Pack AA Battery Case Car Battery Cord RF Adaptor VHS PlayPak Soft Sided Carrying Case Price 130 00 200 00 60 00 50 00 45 ...

Страница 50: ... Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone Day Night TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE...

Страница 51: ...em 1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD 26 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 8mm 98 8mm 4 speed power zoom function Lens filter diameter 49mm 0 5 inch 12 7mm Electronic Viewfinder 3 0 inch 76 2mm Liquid Crystal Display 0 8 Ix F1 1 6 0 08 footcandles 7 Ix F1 1 6 0 7 footcandles EIA Standard M3 Type 32 F 1...

Страница 52: ... Battery Indicator p 44 Check for Dew Indication p 46 Set FOCUS to AUTO p 32 Set POWERto CAMERA p 20 Set unit to REC or Record Pause mode Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off p 33 Press UP A DOWN button during playback Tracking Control p 27 Set TIME LAPSEto OFF in Menu mode p 40 Set POWERto CAMERA then hold down STOP over 5 seconds to exit Demo mode p 7 A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air ...

Страница 53: ... 27 Still Picture 27 33 STOP Button 7 9 25 L LCD Monitor 21 25 LCD OPEN Button 8 9 21 25 Lens Cover 20 Light 19 LIGHT Switch 19 M MANUAL FOCUS Wheel 32 MENU Button 15 16 17 18 22 24 34 35 36 39 40 41 43 T Tab 13 Tally Lamp 34 TAPE EJECT Switch 8 13 TAPE SPEED Selector 13 20 Time Lapse 40 TITLE Button 41 42 43 Titler 41 42 43 Tracking Control 27 Tripod Mounting Hole 48 MENU Mode 15 U P PHONE earpho...

Страница 54: ... defects in materials and workmansh p wh ch occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance including but not m ted to v dec and audio head cleaning The warranty does not cover damage which occurs _nshipment or failures which are caused by products not supphed by the warrantor or failures which result from accident m suse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modificati...

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