Digital Video Camera 數位攝錄影機 Operating Instructions 使用說明書 NV-GS50EN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. 使用前,請仔細閱讀本說明書。 VQT0C47-2...
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ENGLISH Contents Information for Your Safety ....64 VCR Mode Playing Back ........94 Before Use Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ..........94 Standard Accessories ......67 Slow Motion Playback......95 Optional Accessories......67 Still Playback/Still Advance Controls and Components....
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Others Indications ........117 Owner ID .......... 119 Initializing the Modes......119 Warning/Alarm Indications ....119 Notes and Hints........ 120 Cautions for Use....... 128 Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ....133 Explanation of Terms ....... 135 Specifications Specifications ........137 -66-...
Before Use Before Use Optional Accessories 1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10E/B) Standard Accessories 2) Battery Pack Illustrated are accessories supplied with (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh) the Movie Camera. 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E) 6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E) 7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E) 8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)
Before Use Controls and Components (21) (15) ª Movie Camera (22) (16) (17) (18) AV IN/OUT REMOTE/MIC (7) (8) (9) (10) PHONES (PLUG IN POWER) BACK SEARCH SEARCH TITLE LIGHT (19) (23) (24) (20) COLOUR MULTI/ NIGHT FADE STILL P-IN-P VIEW (11) (12) (13) (14) (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Before Use ª Using the Remote Controller The Remote Controller Direct the Remote Controller to the ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Remote Control Sensor (35) of the Before using the Remote Controller, Movie Camera and press an insert the supplied button-type battery. appropriate button.
Before Use Power Supply Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera. ª Using the AC Adaptor Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (50) , slide the Connect the DC Input Lead to the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to Movie Camera.
Before Use ≥The times shown in the table are for (20) Open the Lock Cover holding the tabs on both sides 1, continuous recording at a temperature (19) of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the press the Lock Button Battery is charged at a higher or lower detach the Grip Belt.
Before Use Inserting a Cassette Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Grip Belt (32) Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever Attachment part and the Lens Cap toward the front and pull down to through the Lens Cap Cord. open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
Before Use Turning on the Movie Camera Adjust by turning the Eyepiece (37) Corrector Knob and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select 12:30:45 12:30:45 12:30:45 modes. 15.10.2003 15.10.2003 15.10.2003 ª How to Turn on the Power (37) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43)
Before Use ª Adjusting Brightness and (46) Press the [MENU] Button Colour Level (46) (38) When [LCD/EVF SET] on the WB/SHUTTER/IRIS/ [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to PUSH MF/VOL/JOG [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD/EVF SET LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] ≥The Menu corresponding to the LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]...
Before Use ª File Selection in the Card [SELF TIMER] Self-timer Recording Playback Mode -84- [WEB CAMERA] A File Selection Operation may be Web Camera Mode necessary during Menu Operations. In -115- [RETURN] this case, carry out the following Returning to the Main-Menu procedure.
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Before Use ª [VCR FUNCTIONS] 6) [DISPLAY SETUP] Display Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu [DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication VCR FUNCTIONS -119- 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS [C.DISPLAY] 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP Counter Display Mode -118- 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP [C.RESET] 6.AV IN/OUT SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS Counter Reset...
Before Use [A.DUB INPUT] 4) [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Audio Dubbing Input Other Functions Sub-Menu -100- [DV OUT] [REMOTE] Analog-Digital Conversion Output Remote Controller Mode -125- -71- 7) [DISPLAY SETUP] [CLOCK SET] Display Setup Sub-Menu Date and Time Setting -80- ≥All of the items on the [VOICE POWER SAVE] [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the Voice Power Save...
Before Use Setting Date and Time Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power Since the internal clock of the Movie turned off and then connect to the Camera has a slight imprecision, make AC Mains socket. sure to check the time before recording.
Camera Mode ª Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp) Camera Mode The Recording Lamp (16) lights up Recording during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. When recording with the (47) [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera (16) automatically adjust the focus and white balance.
Camera Mode ª To View the Recorded Scene monitor the shot while recording is in progress. while the Recording Is Paused (Camera Search) The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCHj] Button or [SEARCHi] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
Camera Mode ª Progressive Photoshot (43) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. With the Progressive Photoshot ≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp Function, you can record still pictures remains lit. with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function. ≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to (43) [ON] or [AUTO], the [æ] Indication is...
Camera Mode ª To Take Close-up Shots of Self-timer Recording Small Subjects When you set the self-timer, the still (Macro Close-up Function) pictures are automatically taken after 10 When the zoom magnification is 1k, the seconds, on the Tape and the Card. Movie Camera can focus on a subject Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>...
Camera Mode (39) Fade In/Out Functions Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. (39) To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>...
Camera Mode Night View Functions When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Colour Night View Function (44) Start/Stop Button to stop This function allows you to record colour recording. images brightly in a dark place without lighting the Video Flash. (44) Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button...
Camera Mode Wind Noise Reduction Recording in Special Function Situations This function reduces the sound of a (Programme AE) wind hitting the microphone when You can select optimal automatic recording. exposures under specific recording Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> situations. [RECORDING SETUP] >> Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (47) [WIND CUT] >>...
Camera Mode To Cancel the Programme AE To Resume Automatic Adjustment Function Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to Switch to [AUTO]. Or, set the [AUTO]. [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].
Camera Mode ª About White Balance Sensor 11) Sunrise or sunset 12) Candlelight The White Balance Sensor (35) determines the nature of the light source ≥For other notes concerning this item, during recording. -123- Manual Shutter Speed (16) Adjustment (35) It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
Camera Mode Manual Iris Adjustment Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (47) Switch to [FOCUS]. (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. AUTO MANUAL Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] FOCUS Switch (47) to [MANUAL]. (47) ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual AUTO Focus Mode) appears.
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Camera Mode ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 7) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] ≥It records images with a trailing Wipe Mode: effect. Like a curtain is being pulled, the still 8) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] picture of the last recorded scene ≥It produces a mosaic-like image.
Camera Mode ª Picture-in-Picture Mode ª Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. You can capture and record Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> 9 consecutive small still pictures. [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] Manual Multi-Picture Mode: >>...
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Camera Mode (14) Press the [MULTI] Button (14) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you want to capture. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (44) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (26) to record on the Cassette.
VCR Mode VCR Mode [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear. Playing Back (38) The recorded scene can be played back WB/SHUTTER/IRIS/ immediately after the recording. PUSH MF/VOL/JOG Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode.
VCR Mode ª Variable Speed Search Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (60) on the Remote Controller. Function ≥The [}] or [~] Indication The speed of Cue Playback or Review appears. Playback can be varied. During playback, press the [1] Button ≥The [1k!] Indication appears.
VCR Mode ª Jog Playback Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) recorded whenever still pictures are (38) of the Movie Camera in the Still taken in Photoshot Mode. ( Playback Mode, still pictures can be -83- Photoshot Index Signals are not advanced one frame at a time in the...
VCR Mode ª Scene Index Search During playback, press the (67) [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> Remote Controller. [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> ∫ [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. (67) SELECT Press the [9] Button or [:] VAR. P.B. SEARCH ZOOM (61) Button...
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VCR Mode ≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function (62) Press the [SELECT] Button the Remote Controller to select a can be used only from the Remote desired digital effect. Controller during playback. ∫ ≥If the [OFF/ON] Button (64) is pressed SELECT while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the (62)
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VCR Mode To Delete Multi pictures one by one Play back the tape. (When Pictures have been captured in Manual Mode) (14) When the [MULTI] Button is pressed BACK LIGHT for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the pictures captured last is deleted.
VCR Mode ≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on Playing Back on Your TV a recording done in LP Mode. ( -80- By connecting your Movie Camera with Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> your TV, the recorded scenes can be [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] viewed on your TV screen.
VCR Mode To dub audio while listening to a VCR: Insert an unrecorded Cassette with pre-recorded sound an erasure prevention tab. When pausing the audio dubbing, set the ≥If various setups (such as external [12bit AUDIO] on the input, tape speed, etc.) are required, [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to please refer to the operating [ST2] and you can check the...
VCR Mode To Stop Dubbing Other Equipment: Insert a recorded Cassette and start Press the [;] Button (72) or the [∫] playback. Button (73) Movie Camera: ≥For other notes concerning this item, While pressing the [REC] Button (57) , press the [PLAY] Button (75) -125- MULTI/...
CARD Mode CARD Mode Recording on a Card 3 kinds of data can be recorded by Using a Card selecting with the A Card can be used to record still [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector pictures. (27) . When recording picture, slide the ≥Use genuine Card only.
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CARD Mode Selecting the quality of Card Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Photoshot images (27) Selector to [CARD MODE] until Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or the [PICTURE] Indication appears. [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired image quality. PICTURE (46) (38)
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CARD Mode To Stop Automatic Recording Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (26) Press the [∫] Button (12) (12) PHOTO SHOT (26) FADE ≥When [ H] is selected, the still ≥For other notes concerning this item, pictures can be recorded in -126- approximately 0.08 seconds intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT]...
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CARD Mode ≥When Remaining Time Indication Maximum recording time on the becomes [R:0h00m], this Indication supplied Card (8MB) flashes in red. Recording may not be [SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute started. and 30 seconds ≥The picture size of the moving picture [FINE]: approximately 2 minutes (MPEG4) is set to be: [NORMAL]: approximately 6 minutes...
CARD Mode Playing Back a Card When [MPEG4] Indication appears at Step 2 It plays back files recorded on a Card. ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. ≥When you set the Movie Camera to ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom Card Playback Mode, the Card operation is performed, picture may Contents are displayed to inform you...
CARD Mode To Select a Desired File and Play It (38) Press either the [PUSH] Dial (14) the [MULTI] Button Back ≥The selected file is shown on the Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] entire screen. Selector (27) to [CARD]. Using File Search Mode CARD CARD TAPE...
CARD Mode Slide Show Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (26) The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. PHOTO SHOT To Play Back All the Pictures (26) Continuously Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] ≥During the copying, the Indication (27) Selector to [CARD MODE] until...
CARD Mode Editing a Slide Show Press the [1] Button You can set up a Slide Show or change the contents. BACK LIGHT To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> ≥The [M.SLIDE!] Indication is [CARD EDITING] >>...
CARD Mode Creating a Title Select [COLOUR] and press the (38) [PUSH] Dial , turn it to adjust You can create a title and record on a the colour and press it. Card. Camera Mode: Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] ≥The dark portion of the image is Selector (27) to [CARD MODE] until...
CARD Mode Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] (38) Dial ≥All the files of the selected Card Mode ([PICTURE], [MPEG4] or [VOICE]) are erased. ≥A locked file cannot be erased. ≥When you delete Voice File, be sure to cancel the Lock setting before deleting. ≥Do not delete the Voice Files recorded with this Movie Camera using other devices.
With a PC With a PC Connect the supplied USB Cable to (30) ] Socket USB Connection Kit Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures into your personal computer. S-VIDEO ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the IN/OUT USB driver is installed.
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With a PC ≥The image data files recorded on the through telephone line Card with this Movie Camera conform etc.. To play back to the DCF (Design rule for Camera moving picture with File system) stipulated by JEITA Windows Media Player, (Japan Electronics and Information select a file and double Technology Industries Association).
Others Others Low Light Mode (Programme AE) -87- Indications Ω: Spotlight Mode (Programme AE) -87- Various functions and the Movie Camera º: Surf & Snow Mode status are shown on the screen. (Programme AE) -87- Remaining Battery REC: Recording -81- Power PAUSE: Recording Pause...
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Others Outdoor Mode [640k480] Image size -88- ≥For images not recorded with this Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent Movie Camera, the size display is lamp) determined as follows according to the -88- C.NIGHT VIEW: number of horizontal pixels. Colour Night View 640 or more, less than Function 800 (The size is not...
Others ª To Display Date/Time displayed. (By repeating Steps 2 to 4, you can change the contents.) Indication To display Date/Time Indication, set the Initializing the Modes appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu. You can change the Menu settings back -78- to the shipping condition.
Others Notes and Hints TO SERVICE: It is a malfunction. ª Concerning the Power Supply CARD FULL: ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. long time, the Camera body becomes Select Card Mode and delete warm, but this is not a malfunction.
Others ª Camera Search ª Progressive Photoshot ≥In Camera Search Mode, images may Function ≥The still pictures are recorded at a contain mosaic-pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of slightly rewound point from where you digital video and not a malfunction. press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Others ª Zoom In/Out Functions ≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE ≥When you are zooming on a faraway or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set. subject, a sharper focus is achieved if ≥When recording with the Night View the recording subject is 1.2 metres or Function, it is recommended to use the more away from the Movie Camera.
Others ≥You may not be able to achieve correct Sports Mode ≥During normal playback, the image White Balance Adjustment manually movement may not look smooth. under weak illumination. ≥Because the colour and brightness ª Manual Shutter Speed of the playback image may change, Adjustment avoid recording under fluorescent ≥You may see vertical lines of light in the...
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Others It is as follows when [GAIN UP] is Choosing Sound during Playback selected. You can select the sound by using the ≥Manual Focus Mode [AUDIO OUT] setting on the ≥The shutter speed and White Balance [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu. cannot be operated. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main ≥The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait...
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Others ª Recording the Contents of Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) ≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates Other Equipment slightly. Recording to a Card ≥Playback Multi-Mode screens cannot If you set the be output through the DV Terminal [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to -69- [CARD], you can use the Card Photoshot ≥If there is input from DV Terminal, a...
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Others ª Recording on a Card ≥The following functions are disabled: ≥Zoom Microphone function ≥Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to -84- ≥Digital zooming [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be -84- ≥Fade In/Out functions recorded on the picture. -85- ≥Digital Effect functions ≥During automatic copying tape pictures -90-...
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Others ≥This Movie Camera can also play back ≥When performing Cue or Review the Mega-Pixel still pictures up to Playback of a voice data, the Playback 2560k1920 size recorded with the elapsed time may not correspond to other equipment. However it takes the actual recording time of the Voice longer than usual time, and the picture data.
Others ª Slide Show ª DPOF ≥The playback time can be set from 7 to ≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your 99 seconds for [2048k1496], [ own Movie Camera in use. UXGA ≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take and [ ] sized pictures, and from 5 QXGA to 99 seconds for other sizes.
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Others ≥By strong magnetic fields created by ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or speakers or large motors, recording on pull out the AC Mains Lead from the the tape may be damaged, or images AC mains socket. ≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry may be distorted.
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Others ª Condensation the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the If the Condensation Indication flashes worst case, the Movie Camera cannot after the Movie Camera is turned on, record at all. condensation has formed inside the Causes of Dirty Heads Movie Camera.
Others ª Cautions for Storage Periodical Check-up To maintain the highest image quality, Before storing the Movie Camera, we recommend replacement of worn take the Cassette out and detach the parts, such as heads, etc., after Battery. approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, Store all the components in a dry place however, depends on operating with a relatively stable temperature.
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Others ≥Once every half year, wind the tape to internal temperature increases, it goes the end and then rewind it to the back to the normal brightness. beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or Extremely high precision technology rewinding, temperature and humidity is employed to produce the LCD...
Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood • Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the attached to the Movie Camera so as to [CAMERA] Lamp is not on, no shut out unnecessary light. recording function can be operated. -81- Before Requesting Repair •...
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Others Playback (Pictures) 4: Sounds cannot be played back. 1: Pictures cannot be played back • Although a Cassette with no audio even when the [1] Button is dubbing is being played, is pressed. [12bit AUDIO] on the 0 Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu Lamp is not on, the playback function...
Others Explanation of Terms 2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass ª Digital Video System ≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass In a digital video system, images and will not be focused. sounds are converted into digital signals 3) Recording a subject in dark and recorded on a tape.
Others ª Time Code Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing Time Code signals are data that indicate Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> time measured in hours, minutes, [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. seconds, and frames (25 frames per Reset the Tape Counter to zero at second).
Specifications Specifications Audio Input Level (Line): 316 mV, 10 kohm or more Mic Input: Specifications Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) USB: Digital Video Camera Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 Information for your safety compliant (max.
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Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 16MB 32MB 64MB 1760 128MB 1760 3520 256MB 1760 3520 7040 512MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card (optional)
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Specifications Maximum recording time of Voice on an SD Memory Card (optional) 25min. 16MB 58min. 32MB 64MB 128MB 8h10min. 256MB 17h. 512MB 34h30min. ≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time: 24 hours ≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
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