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Digital Video Camcorder
PV-GS33
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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- Page 1 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0833 A...
- Page 2 Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Address market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
- Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS33 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Page 5 ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN Precautions TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly USE & LOCATION moved from a cold place to a warm place, WARNING moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR Camcorder and power supply should not be THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN...
- Page 6 Before opening the CD-ROM package (optional), please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Playback Mode Quick Guide............. 8 Playing Back a Tape ........32 Standard Accessories........10 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..32 Controls and Components......10 Slow Motion Playback ........33 The Remote Controller ........13 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... -
Page 8: Before Use
Before Use ª Recording on a Tape Quick Guide Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and ≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. charge it. POWER Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. ≥Before use, fully charge the Battery. - Page 9 Before Use ª Playing Back a Tape Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. POWER Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. STILL ENTER FADE Press the [1] Button to start playback.
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Page 10: Standard Accessories
Before Use Before Use Controls and Components Standard Accessories ª Camcorder Illustrated are accessories supplied with the (3) (4) Camcorder. SOFT TELE MAGIC SKIN MACRO STILL MULTI/ P-IN-P ENTER (14) BACK FADE MENU LIGHT PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2EA00005 (1)(2) (9)(10)(11)(12)(13) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -17- LCD Monitor -17-... - Page 11 Before Use ≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of (22) Eyecup (23) the [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -17- If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may Power LCD Lamp -17- hear noises on the right. (32) DV Terminal [DV] -38-...
- Page 12 Before Use ª Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is (65) (71) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT supplied with the Camcorder, most of the (66) (72) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM Camcorder functions can be operated from a MULTI/ (67) ¥...
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Page 13: The Remote Controller
Before Use ≥When the Magic Wire Remote Control with Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. Narration Mic is connected to [REMOTE] CR2025 only. Use of another battery may Jack and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the present a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 14: Power Supply
ª Using the Battery CGA-DU07 A 1h30min. Before use, fully charge the Battery. B 2h15min. (1h50min.) ≥We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. CGA-DU14 A 2h45min. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this B 4h30min. (3h40min.) Camcorder when batteries from other CGA-DU21 A 3h55min. -
Page 15: The One-Touch Free Style Grip Belt
Before Use The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. ª To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. Detach the end of the Grip Belt. ≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure that it is securely locked. -
Page 16: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Before Use ª Accidental Erasure Prevention Attaching the Shoulder Strap Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider We recommend that you attach the Shoulder 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] Strap before going out to avoid dropping the arrow direction) prevents recording. -
Page 17: Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor
Before Use Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1180o 290o Pull the Viewfinder. Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. -
Page 18: Using The Menu Screen
Before Use Using the Menu Screen List of Menus To facilitate the selection of a desired function or The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the setup, this Camcorder displays various function actual Menus. - Page 19 Before Use ª [C.RESET] [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Counter Reset -57- Tape Playback Menu ≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code. TAPE PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK SEARCH 5) [LCD/EVF] DIGITAL 12bit AUDIO RECORDING AUDIO OUT DISPLAY LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu LCD/EVF INITIAL...
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Page 20: Setting Date And Time
Before Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a The internal lithium battery sustains the operation slight imprecision make sure to check the time of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication before recording. -
Page 21: Recording Mode
Recording Mode Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [ON]. About Recording ≥The [POWER] Lamp (43) lights up. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording with the (44) [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to... -
Page 22: Photoshot
Recording Mode ª Finding the End of Recording ≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add an image and a (Blank Search Function) sound like releasing the shutter. The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. -
Page 23: Quick Start
Recording Mode ª Recording Yourself Self-timer Recording By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject automatically taken after 10 seconds, on the in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while Tape. -
Page 24: Digital Zoom Function
Recording Mode ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Digital Zoom Function Subjects This function is useful when you want to record (Macro Close-up Function) close-up shots of subjects located beyond a When the zoom magnification is 1k, the normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a as approximately 1.6 inches (4 cm) from the... -
Page 25: Fade In/Out Functions
Recording Mode (41) (12) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Keep pressing the [FADE] Button while (35) or [PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording. recording. STILL (35) ENTER PHOTO SHOT (12) FADE ≥The image fades out gradually. (41) When the image is completely gone, press To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) -
Page 26: Magicpix Functions
Recording Mode MagicPix Functions Soft Skin Function MagicPix Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer This function allows you to record color images tone. In order to get the best result, avoid brightly in a dark place without using the Video background colors similar to the skin color of the Flash. -
Page 27: Cinema Function
Recording Mode Cinema Function 1) [5] Sports Mode ≥For recording scenes involving quick This function is for recording a cinema-like image. movements, such as sports scenes. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 2) [7] Portrait Mode [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. -
Page 28: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Recording Mode ª About White Balance Sensor 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously The White Balance Sensor (29) determines the set manually [1] nature of the light source during recording. 3) Outdoor Mode [z] 4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent (16) lamp) [{]... -
Page 29: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Recording Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected, Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch the image becomes brighter. (44) to [MANUAL]. -
Page 30: Digital Effect Functions
Recording Mode ≥It records an image in black and white. Digital Effect Functions 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect ≥It records an image with a painting-like Functions that add special effects to the scene. effect. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>... - Page 31 Recording Mode ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the Wipe Mode: [MULTI] Button. Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last ≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the recorded scene gradually changes to the moving [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.
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Page 32: Playback Mode
Playback Mode ª Adjusting the Sound Volume Playback Mode To adjust the volume, push the [sVOL/JOGr] Playing Back a Tape (36) Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever towards [T] to The recorded scene can be played back increase the volume or push the [sVOL/JOGr] immediately after the recording. -
Page 33: Slow Motion Playback
Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back can be varied. -
Page 34: Index Search Functions
Playback Mode ª Scene Index Search Index Search Functions Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this [PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. Camcorder automatically records index signals (58) Press the [9] Button or [:] Button during recording, as explained in the following. on the Remote Controller. -
Page 35: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Mode To Change the Zoom Magnification To Cancel the Digital Effect Change the magnification by pressing the Press the [SELECT] Button (59) on the Remote (62) [W] Button or [T] Button on the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication. Controller. -
Page 36: Playing Back On Your Tv
Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. Connect the [A/V OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. -
Page 37: Editing Mode
Editing Mode Editing Mode Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette Audio Dubbing (Dubbing) You can add music or narration to the recorded After connecting the Camcorder and the VCR Cassette. as illustrated, start the following procedures. ≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is erased. -
Page 38: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
Editing Mode Using the DV Cable for Recording PC Connection With DV Interface Cable (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Camcorder with other digital A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC video equipment (such as another Camcorder of (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable the same format/model) that has a DV PV-DDC9 (optional) using products and software... -
Page 39: With A Pc (Optional)
With a PC (optional) With a PC (optional) Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Computer ª Operating environment ≥Despite having the operating environment Following Software is not supplied with the indicated, it may not be possible to use the Camcorder;... -
Page 40: Using As A Web Camera
With a PC (optional) ≥A message indicating a conflict between Using as a Web Camera versions may be displayed during the If the Camcorder is connected to your personal installation. This will not cause a problem. computer, you can send video and sound from Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the the Camcorder to the other parties via the installation. - Page 41 With a PC (optional) ª Connecting the Camcorder to To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. Personal Computer (For Using as a ≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1, click [Start] >> Web Camera) [All Programs] >>...
- Page 42 [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] menu. Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected. ≥For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. ≥When access is finished, close MSN Please carefully read the displayed Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder.
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Page 43: Using The Dv Studio 3.1E-Se (Optional Software)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM (Optional Software). ≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details or updates. -43-... -
Page 44: If You No Longer Need Software Or Driver (Uninstall)
≥These instructions do not cover the basic Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] operations of the personal computer or define >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> any terms. For this information, refer to the [DV Studio3]. Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. - Page 45 With a PC (optional) ≥If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.
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Page 46: Others
Others Others When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Indications Mic (optional) to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button is Various functions and the Camcorder status are pressed, this indication appears. shown on the screen. -22- Remaining Battery Power Playback -32- ≥When the battery power becomes low, the... -
Page 47: Initializing The Modes
Others ª To Display Date/Time Indication REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE): Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been To display Date/Time Indication, set the selected. appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the -13- UNPLAYABLE TAPE [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. ( -18- (OTHER FORMAT): You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of You are attempting to play back a tape the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or section that has been recorded with a... - Page 48 Others ª Alarm Sounds ª Self-timer Recording ≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing as follows.
- Page 49 Others ª MagicPix Functions Sports Mode ≥During normal playback, the image ≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the movement may not look smooth. recorded picture may become whitish. ≥Because the color and brightness of the ≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is playback image may change, avoid recording presented in a time-lapse-like manner.
- Page 50 Others ≥Because the color and brightness of the Choosing Sound during Playback playback image may become unstable, avoid You can select the sound by using the recording under fluorescent light, mercury light [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] or sodium light. Sub-Menu.
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Page 51: Cautions For Use
Others ≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the Cautions for Use tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be ª After Use disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. Take out the Cassette. ( -16- ≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. - Page 52 Others ≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get the AC jack. (If they are left connected, a minute into the Camcorder.
- Page 53 Others ª Video Head Clogging and Care ª Optimal Use of the Battery If the heads (the parts that make contact with the Battery Characteristics tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. on the playback image, or the screen as a whole Its ability to generate power is based upon the becomes black.
- Page 54 Others Battery ≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery. Extremely high precision technology is ≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, employed to produce the LCD Monitor the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. screen featuring a total of approximately ≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come 123,000 pixels.
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Page 55: Before Requesting Service (Problems And Solutions)
Others Before Requesting Service • There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto (Problems and Solutions) Focus Function does not operate correctly. In Power this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. adjust the focus. -
Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
Others Explanation of Terms 4: Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the ª Digital Video System heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. ( -53- In a digital video system, images and sounds are 5: Playing back or recording do not function, converted into digital signals and recorded on a the screen has frozen or the indication has... - Page 57 Others 5) Recording a fast-moving subject Start audio dubbing. ( -37- ≥Because the focus lens-inside moves ≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the mechanically, it cannot keep up with the position where the counter was set to zero. fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥Because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white...
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Page 58: Specifications
Others Specifications Weight: Approx. 0.8 lbs. (365 g) (without Battery and DV cassette) Operating Temperature: Digital Video Camera F–104 F (0 C–40 Information for your safety Operating Humidity: 10%–80% Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V AC Adaptor Power Consumption: Information for your safety Recording 5.0 W Power Source:... -
Page 59: Camcorder Accessory System
Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description PV-DAC13 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable *CGA-DU07 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU14 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU21 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) IR Remote Control PV-DRC10 N2QCBD000030... -
Page 60: Camcorder Accessory Order Form
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 -60-... -
Page 61: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair... -
Page 62: Limited Warranty
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished... -
Page 63: Customer Services Directory
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com... -
Page 64: Index
Others Index ª A ª P AC Adaptor ..........14, 52 Photoshot ............22 Audio Dubbing ..........37 Picture-in-Picture Mode ......... 31 Auto Focus ............ 56 Playback Digital Effects ......... 35 ª B Playback Zoom ..........34 Playing Back on Your TV ......36 Backlight Compensation ........ -
Page 65: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Others ª Grabación en una cinta Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 en [ON]. Guía española para el uso rápido ≥La lámpara [POWER] 2 se enciende. Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela. POWER Ajuste el disco del modo al de la grabación de cinta. - Page 66 Others ª Reproducción de una cinta Ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 en [ON]. ≥La lámpara [POWER] 2 se enciende. POWER Ajuste el disco del modo al de la reproducción de cinta. Oprima el botón [6] para rebobinar la cinta. STILL ENTER FADE Oprima el botón [1] para comenzar la...
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- Page 68 Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”)
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