Contents Preface ................5 About This Manual ............5 Copyright ................ 5 Disclaimer ............... 5 Safety Warning and Notice ......... 6 Overall Introduction ......... 11 System Requirements ........11 Features .............. 11 Accessories ............12 External View ............. 13 Adjusting LCD Display ........14 Getting Started .........
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Shutter button ............21 About LED Indicators ........21 Initial settings before use ....... 21 Setting Date and Time ......21 2.7.1 LCD Display Information ....... 23 In Movie Clip Mode........... 23 In Voice Recording Mode ....... 26 In DSC Mode ............27 Using the Camera ........
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Movie Clip Resolution ......45 6.1.1 6.1.2 White Balance .......... 46 6.1.3 Effect ............47 6.1.4 Metering ............ 48 Backlight ............ 49 6.1.5 Night Mode ..........50 6.1.6 6.1.7 Motion Detection ........51 6.1.8 EV Compensation ........52 6.1.9 Multi shot ........... 53 EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ...
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Auto play ........... 70 6.4.3 6.4.4 Rotate ............71 6.4.5 DPOF ............72 Setting Menu ............. 74 6.5.1 Information ..........74 Date / Time ..........74 6.5.2 Beep ............75 6.5.3 Default ............76 6.5.4 6.5.5 TV standard ..........77 6.5.6 USB ............
All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer...
the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes. All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual may be the registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for informational purposes only. Safety Warning and Notice Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section.
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as memory cards and batteries could be easily dismantled and swallowed by them. Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property, and thus meet all related legal regulations. Do not dismantle the camcorder under any circumstances. When using the flash, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies, toddlers, and children) or animal eyes.
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It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original accessories. Do not change the camcorder. Any changes to the camcorder invalidate the warranty. Taking care of your camcorder Always keep the camcorder in a leather case or pouch for better protection against splashes, dust, and collision.
If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. If a foreign substance or water gets in your camcorder, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center.
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Do not use your camcorder outdoors when it is raining or snowing. Do not use your camcorder in or near water. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.
1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter carefully to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera (camcorder). description of this chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: •...
1.3 Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately. * Pouch is an optional accessory.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card Open LCD panel and open the battery cover. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Then follow the instructions on page 82 to format the SD card. Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.
2.2 Loading the battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera Open LCD panel and open battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Batteries full Batteries half full...
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Insert batteries according to the illustration. Close battery cover.
2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium-ion battery. Insert the lithium-ion battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. 2.4 The gestures of using the touch screen 2.4.1 Single touch Single touch for the below touchable hotkeys:...
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below.
2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Press the button to turn ON/OFF Power the Digital Video Camera. Button Press the button to display the SET (Menu) main OSD menu. Button There are three operating modes for the Digital Video Camera: DV Mode, DSC Mode, MODE and Voice Recording Mode.
Shutter Press the button to take images. button Recording Press the button to take movie button clip and voice recording Press the Playback button to Playback enter Playback mode and Button playback the last file. 2.6 About LED Indicators Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators: Indicator Color Definition Green...
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Press the 4-Way Direction Button left/right to highlight each column. Then press up/down or touch the screen to select the column. Press the 4-Way Direction Button Up/Down to adjust the value. Press SET (Menu) Button to store the value you change or touch the screen to adjust the Year, Date and Time before pressing the Return Button ( ) to store...
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In Movie Clip Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode Movie Clip recording indicator Motion Detection Night Mode indicator Exposure compensation indicator Color effect indicator Metering Mode...
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White balance indicator Battery status indicator Remaining recording time indicator Resolution indicator Compensation indicator Histogram indicator Playback indicator Digital Zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Multi shot Tap to toggle between the following two states:...
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still be kept in focus without becoming blurred while other new subjects appear in the LCD monitor. AF Lock off - This is the default value, and thus enables real-time continuous auto focus. Yet, the previously focused object might become blurred (not in focus) while other new subjects appear in the LCD monitor.
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice Recording Mode ( ). Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Recording time left indicator Playback Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator...
3.3 In DSC Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC Mode ( DSC Mode indicator Night Mode indicator EV compensation indicator Effect indicator Metering Mode White balance indicator...
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Macro indicator Battery indicator Number of pictures left. Resolution indicator Backlight compensation Histogram indicator Playback Button Digital zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Continuous Shot Mode Self-timer indicator...
4 Using the Camera 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. Press the Recording button to start or stop moving recording. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically.
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LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Movie Clip resolution. Please refer to the table shown below: Video Resolution Preview 16:9 ratio FHD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848x480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240)
4.2 Capturing a still image from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. Select the video clip, and press the shutter button at an interested frame. DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera.
4.3 Capturing a still image in video mode You can save a selected frame in the video mode as a still image. Press shutter button at an interested preview image to save the interested frame. It is also workable during recording a video clip. Press the shutter button in movie clip during playback .
4.4 Voice Recording: 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode. 3. Press the Recording button to start or stop Voice recording. Voice Recording Mode...
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator...
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Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, left/right to view the stored file. Press SET (Menu) Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording button or touch the screen icon ( Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.
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You can also playback the movie clip by different speed by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( Playback speed is as below when Playback speed is as below when the the Slow Motion is “OFF”: Slow Motion is “ON”: Rewind 1/2X play Forward Rewind...
4.6 Shooting / Playback images 4.6.1 Taking a picture Turn on the power and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode. Press Shutter Button to capture images. DSC Mode indicator...
4.6.2 Images Playback In DSC Mode, press Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Indicator Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, or left/right to view the stored files. Press SET (Menu) Button to replay or touch the screen to playback.
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Press SET(Menu) Button or touch the screen to return to full screen for viewing images. Touch the panel icon ( ) to enlarge or shrink the image. Then, you can move the image up/down or left/right. Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each Movie Clip Resolution indicator Return Button Fast forward Playback Button...
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Playback/Pause button Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Slow motion Playback...
5.2 Voice Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each voice recording. Playback mode indicator Playback/Pause Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protect indicator Exposure compensation indicator White balance Battery status indicator Image Playback Mode icon Number of pictures left...
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Resolution indicator Return Button Menu Button Zoom- Out indicator Zoom- In indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
6 Menu Mode When the menu appears on the LCD display, the SET (Menu) button is used to move through the highlighted items in the submenu or to select a menu item. 6.1 Menu options of Movie Clip Mode When in Movie Clip mode, press the SET(Menu) Button to show the Movie options menu.
Note: 1.When setting to FHD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.
6.1.3 Effect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia.
6.1.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.1.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.7 Motion Detection When Motion Detection is turned on, the camera will detect the motion for Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.
6.1.8 EV Compensation You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.
6.1.9 Multi shot Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Multi shot item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.2 Menus Movie Clip/Voice Playback When in Movie Clip mode, press the SET (Menu) Button to show the Movie Clip options menu. 6.2.1 Delete Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item.
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Press 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO. Press SET (Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. Delete the current file Delete One Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera Delete All Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted.
6.2.2 Protect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Lock One, Local All, Unlock One or Unlock All.
6.3 Menu options of Camera Mode When in DSC Mode, press SET (Menu) Button to display camera mode option Menu. 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item.
6.3.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.3 Effect This Digital Video Camera can take standard color images, Black and White images, or Sepia color tone images. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item.
6.3.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.5 Backlight Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.7 Self-timer Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select OFF, 2 Sec or 10 sec.
6.3.8 Continuous Shot You can continuously shooting three pictures by this function, started by pressing and holding the Shutter Button and ending automatically by taken three pictures. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Continuous Shot item.
6.3.9 EV compensation You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.
6.4 Menus of Playback 6.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete the files. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button Down; or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.
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Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” No and press SET (Menu) Button to delete file(s). Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete.
6.4.2 Protect Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Choose the file which you want to protect. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.4.3 Auto play This Digital Video Camera includes a slide show function that could playback each picture at a regular interval. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Auto play item.
6.4.4 Rotate Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Rotate item and press SET (Menu) Button; or touch the screen to select the Left 90 or Right 90.
6.4.5 DPOF Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press SET (Menu) Button to display Image Playback Menu;...
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DPOF Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note: 1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print.
6.5 Setting Menu Setting Menu can be used to select all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. 6.5.1 Information This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you in capturing best images and movie clips. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.
6.5.3 Beep Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press SET (Menu) selection Button to confirm or touch the screen to select. Use 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select On or Off.
6.5.4 Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.5 TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.6 This setting is for USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the Digital Video Camera by using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.5.7 Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after a period of time not using the Digital Video Camera. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off item.
6.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Frequency selection item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.5.9 Language Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera. Then select the Mode Button to “SET”. Move 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight the Language and press SET (Menu) button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.10 Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Format item. Press SET (Menu) Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
6.5.11 File Number (Default: Series) This setting allows you to name the files. If “Series” is selected, the file name will follow the latest stored file instead. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card.
6.5.12 LCD brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.13 Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.14 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of sound. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Volume item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select High, Medium, or Low.
6.5.15 Start-up LOGO Use this function to the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item.
6.5.16 Face Detection You can use the Face Detection function to detect faces in a scene automatically during a photo shoot Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Face Detection item.
7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission. 7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a standard TV.
7.3 Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.
8 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed. 3.
9 Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Please insert 1. Batteries are not batteries inserted Can not turn on the correctly. correctly. power of Digital Video Camera. 2. Replace the 2. Batteries are batteries. exhausted. 1. Power saving 1. Please turn on the mode already power again.
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1. Unlock the memory card. 1. Memory card is Protected. 2. Reformat the Unable to use the memory card. 2. Memory card external memory Please make contains card. sure to backup non-DCF images the file before taken by other reformatting cameras.
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