Panasonic NV-GS320 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic NV-GS320 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

NV-GS320
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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VQT1A47

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS320 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1A47...
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your movie camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Operating instructions Information for Your Safety ≥SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥miniSD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica WARNING: microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC ≥All other company and product names in the SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥...
  • Page 4 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SweetMovieLife and MotionDV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caution for AC mains lead ........2 Playback mode Information for Your Safety ........3 Playing back tape..........39 Slow-motion playback/ Before using frame-by-frame playback......... 40 Variable-speed search function......40 Accessories............7 Playback on TV ..........41 Optional..............7 Playing back card..........
  • Page 7: Before Using

    2) Battery pack -10- ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution ≥The supplied battery pack is not available as facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK spare part, see the list of optional batteries Ltd. below for alternative battery. ≥It couldn’t be simpler!
  • Page 8: Parts Identification And Handling

    Before using Parts identification and handling (14) ª (15) Camera (16) (17) (18) (10) (19) (11) (12) (13) White balance sensor -37- Remote control sensor -23- Viewfinder -14- -73- Grip belt -10- Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) Due to limitations in LCD production Microphone (built-in, stereo) -30- -33-...
  • Page 9 Before using (20) (22) (21) (23) (32) (24) (25) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the (20) LCD monitor -14- -73- operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) Due to limitations in LCD production ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the...
  • Page 10: Fitting The Lens Cap

    ≥Battery charging time ( -12- ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ( the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2 ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 11 Before using ª Connecting to the AC outlet ª Fitting the battery The unit is in the standby condition when the AC Push the battery against the battery holder and adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is slide it until it clicks. always “live”...
  • Page 12: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    Before using ≥The actual time may become shorter than this. Charging time and recordable time The recordable time shown in the table are The times shown in the tables below are for when approximations. The recordable time will the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. become shorter in the following cases: If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the...
  • Page 13: Setting Date And Time

    Before using ª How to turn the power on and off with Setting date and time the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the movie camera is turned on for the first When the power switch is set to [ON], the power time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Monitor

    THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the ≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD opened LCD monitor.
  • Page 15: Quick Start

    Before using Quick Start ª To cancel Quick Start Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. When quick start is ON the battery power is still -20- being consumed, even when the LCD monitor ≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the and the viewfinder are closed.
  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing A Cassette

    Before using ≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, Inserting/removing a cassette use the blank search function to find the position Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on where you want to continue recording. If you are the power. overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the sure to find the position where you want to...
  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing A Card

    Before using Inserting/removing a card ª Card access lamp Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. Turn off the power 1.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    Before using Selecting a mode How to use the joystick Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. ª Basic joystick operations Rotate the mode dial. Operations on the menu screen and selection ≥Set your desired mode to 1. of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select...
  • Page 19 Before using 2) Tape recording mode 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) [AUTO]) Self-timer recording -34- Backlight compensation -30- Help mode -20- Soft skin mode -31- Tele macro -32- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Iris or gain value...
  • Page 20: Help Mode

    Before using Help mode Switching the language Select an icon for an explanation of the function. You can switch the language on the screen ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. display or the menu screen. Press the joystick to display the icon during Set [LANGUAGE] >>...
  • Page 21: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Before using Move the joystick right or press it to set the Select a menu item. ≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and selection. [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.
  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control

    Before using ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° Using the remote control towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD ª monitor cannot be adjusted. Remote control ≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close Using the remote control supplied will enable the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to controlling almost all the functions of this camera activate it.
  • Page 23 (12) (13) WARNING (17) “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN (10)
  • Page 24 Before using ª Selecting the remote control mode ª Concerning the button-type battery ≥When the button-type battery runs down, If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote replace it with a new battery (part number: control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to CR2025).
  • Page 25: Record Mode

    ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the ª Check points LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic ≥Remove the lens cap. ( -10- cassettes marked LP mode. (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image...
  • Page 26: Recording On A Tape

    Record mode Recording on a tape ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode Remove the lens cap. ( -10- (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is...
  • Page 27: Recording Check

    Record mode ≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the Recording check camera will stop at the end of the tape. The last image recorded is played back for 2 to ≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second 3 seconds.
  • Page 28: Recording Still Pictures Onto A Card (Photoshot)

    Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card ª To record still pictures clearly ≥When zooming in on the subject with a (Photoshot) magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. reduce the slight shaking from holding the movie camera by hand.
  • Page 29: Zoom In/Out Function

    Record mode ≥When the scene lacks contrast. ª Select the size of still pictures to be ≥When recording on tape. recorded on a card Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select ª Concerning the focusing area the desired picture size. ≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or REC ASPECT [16:9]: behind the subject in the focus area, the subject...
  • Page 30: Recording Yourself

    Record mode ª Digital zoom function Recording yourself If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then You can record yourself while viewing the LCD the digital zoom function will be activated. The monitor. You can record persons in front of the digital zoom function allows you to select a camera while presenting them the image.
  • Page 31: Colour Night View Function

    Record mode Colour night view function Soft skin mode This function allows you to record colour subjects This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a in dark locations to stand out against the softer tone. This is more effective if you record the background.
  • Page 32: Tele Macro Function

    Record mode Tele macro function Fade in/fade out function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the Fade in background, the image can be impressive. This The image and audio gradually appear. camera can focus on the subject at a distance of Fade out approx.
  • Page 33: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    Record mode ª To cancel fading Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) Select the [ ] icon again. This function prevents unnecessary recording ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the when you forget to pause recording and walk with screen of the movie camera. the camera tilted upside down while recording ª...
  • Page 34: Self-Timer Recording

    Record mode Self-timer recording Wide/4:3 Function You can record still pictures on a card using the This allows you to record images compatible with timer. wide-screen TVs. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. Wide Function Press the joystick to display the icon. Move Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 35: Image Stabilizer Function

    Record mode Image stabilizer function Recording in various situations (Scene mode) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. When you record images in different situations, ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. speeds and apertures.
  • Page 36: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)

    Record mode Recording in natural colours Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause (White balance) of recorded pictures, this mode presents free The automatic white balance function may not of camera shakes. reproduce natural colours depending on the ≥During normal playback, the image scenes or lighting conditions.
  • Page 37: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Record mode ≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap Manual focus adjustment fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, may not function properly. Please turn the then manual focusing is available. camera on after removing the lens cap.
  • Page 38: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    Record mode Manual shutter speed/aperture Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury adjustment light or sodium light because the colour and Shutter Speed brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    Playback mode Playback mode ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Playing back tape Move the [j /VOLi] lever to adjust the volume. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) Operate with joystick.
  • Page 40: Slow-Motion Playback/ Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Playback mode ≥The pause icon appears for an instant. Slow-motion playback/ Continuous frame-by-frame playback will start frame-by-frame playback after the pause icon disappears. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion ª To return to normal playback playback can only be performed by using Press the [PLAY 1] button on the remote control the remote control.) or move t he joystick up to the [1] icon to start...
  • Page 41: Playback On Tv

    Playback mode Playback on TV Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. Images recorded by this camera can be played ≥The image and audio are output on the TV. back on a TV. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] ≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this icon to stop playback.
  • Page 42: Playing Back Card

    Playback mode Playing back card ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. displayed. (An operation icon automatically appears on Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the the LCD monitor.) images.
  • Page 43: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card

    Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card ª To delete all files Move the joystick down to select [ The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete.
  • Page 44: Formatting A Card

    Playback mode Formatting a card Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. You can write the data of pictures to be printed, Store important data on a personal computer, etc.
  • Page 45: Edit Mode

    Edit mode Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Recording from a tape onto a card Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder.
  • Page 46: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)

    Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon to stop playback. (Player) (Digital Dubbing) ≥If you record (dub) images onto another video By connecting other digital video equipment with device and then play them back on a wide- DV terminal and the movie camera by using the screen TV, the images may be stretched DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-...
  • Page 47: Audio Dubbing

    Edit mode Audio dubbing ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. You can add music or narration to the recorded ≥When you want to preserve the original sound cassette. taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >> (Audio dubbing can only be performed by [AUDIO REC] >>...
  • Page 48 Edit mode ≥When no card is inserted in the movie camera, ª When you stop printing halfway the [PictBridge] indication does not appear. Move the joystick down. (You cannot print any pictures.) ≥Avoid the following operations during printing. ≥When the movie camera and the printer are not These operations disable proper printing.
  • Page 49: With A Pc

    English for the sake of personal computer with the DV cable. example, other languages are supported as well. ≥In this manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB terminal is referred to as movie camera. ≥These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms.
  • Page 50 With a PC °2 The personal computer you use should ª Check before Use comply with USB port (Hi-Speed The software available and the drivers required USB(USB 2.0)). vary depending on the OS of the personal °3 Available only on Windows XP SP2 computer.
  • Page 51 ≥If the installed version is not latest, update it by First] from [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] performing the Windows update. >> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.0E]/ ≥Depending on the security setting on PC, proper [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV], and read communication will not be possible.
  • Page 52: Install/Connection

    With a PC Install/Connection Depending on your personal computer, one of the following screens may appear. ª Installing USB Driver 1 Your personal computer does not support USB Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1, or port (Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)) so the video on Windows 2000 SP4.
  • Page 53 With a PC ≥When you use Windows 2000 (SP4) to connect Click [SweetMovieLife 1.0E]. the personal computer and the movie camera by USB cable and then use MotionDV STUDIO, installing the USB driver is needed. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 54 With a PC ≥It is required to use the driver for which Check [Install from a list or specific location [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] (Advanced)] and then click [Next]. in [Driver] tab. Select [start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel] to start [System].
  • Page 55: Software

    SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO For details on how to use the software applications, read the help file. Set [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.0E] or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> 1) USB cable [Manual(PDF format)]. 2) USB terminal Select [start] >>...
  • Page 56 PC and this movie camera before swithing them on, otherwise damage may occur to this unit and/or the PC. Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.0E]/ [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [SweetMovieLife]/[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
  • Page 57: Others

    With a PC Others Start the Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger. ≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows ª Copying files to a personal computer Messenger]/[MSN Messenger]/[Windows Live Card reader function (Mass storage) Messenger]. If you connect the movie camera to a personal computer with the USB cable, you can use the ≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to other movie camera which includes a card as a external...
  • Page 58 With a PC Note on the folder structure of the card Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. A card formatted with the movie camera is composed by folders as described in the illustration below. DCIM 100CDPFP MISC [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.jpg, etc.) in ≥Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the...
  • Page 59 With a PC ª Using on Macintosh ª Notes ≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status Operating environment on iMovie 4/iMovie HD indicator of the movie camera is on. It may freeze the software or destroy the data in With pre-installed;...
  • Page 60: Menu

    Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -62- [USB FUNCTION] -55- 2) [ADVANCED] [REC DATA] -62- [PICT.QUALITY]...
  • Page 61 Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] ª [CARD PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -62- [SCENE MODE] -35- [PROTECT] -44- [PICT.QUALITY] -29- [PICTURE SIZE] -29- 2) [ADVANCED] [REC ASPECT] -34- [DPOF SET] -44- [CLOCK SET] -13- [FORMAT CARD] -44- 2) [ADVANCED] 3) [SETUP] [O.I.S.] -35-...
  • Page 62: Menus Related To Taking Pictures

    Menu Menus related to taking pictures you use the movie camera, turn it on again. ≥In the following cases, the power may not turn ª [DATE/TIME] off even when set [POWER SAVE] >> This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the [5 MINUTES].
  • Page 63: Others Indications

    Others Others Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) -36- Indications Outdoor mode -36- White balance adjustment mode Various functions and the movie camera status -36- are shown on the screen. Basic indications Playback indications Remaining battery power Playback -39- 0h00m00s00f: Time code Pause -39- 15:30:45:...
  • Page 64: Warning/Alarm Indications

    Others ≥For images not recorded with this unit, the WRONG TAPE FORMAT: number of horizontal and vertical pixels may You are attempting to play back a tape differ so the image size is not displayed. section that has been recorded with a different TV system.
  • Page 65: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Others Functions cannot be used DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in simultaneously PC Connection Mode with the USB cable Some functions in the movie camera are disabled connected to the movie camera. You are or cannot be selected due to its specifications.
  • Page 66: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    Others Before requesting repair (Problems 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up. and solutions) The movie camera does not operate Power/Body normally. 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned • The movie camera cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the •...
  • Page 67 Others 2: The screen has changed suddenly. Playback (Sound) • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> speaker of the movie camera. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts.
  • Page 68 Others Playback (Pictures) 4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be 1: Although the movie camera is correctly used. connected to a TV, playback images cannot • Either the movie camera or the card may be be seen. damaged.
  • Page 69: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use 3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the movie camera is not recognised by the PC. ª • Is the USB driver installed? About condensation -52- 4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an If you turn the movie camera on when error message will appear on PC.
  • Page 70 Others ª About dirty heads ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording the camera body becomes warm, but this is not and playback are not properly performed.
  • Page 71 Others While carrying the movie camera, do not drop Be sure to detach the battery after use ≥If the battery is left attached to the movie or bump it. ≥A strong impact on the movie camera may camera, a minute amount of current is break its housing, causing it to malfunction.
  • Page 72 Others ª About the AC adaptor Keep the cassette away from strong ≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more magnetism. ≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic time than normal. ≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and they may erase the high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may contents of a recording or may increase noise.
  • Page 73: Explanation Of Terms

    Others ª LCD monitor/viewfinder Explanation of terms LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a ª Automatic white balance dry soft cloth. White balance adjustment recognises the colour ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, of light and adjusts so the white colour will condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 74 Others ª White balance Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass The image recorded by the movie camera may ≥The subject behind the glass will not be become bluish or reddish under the influence of focused because the focus is on the dirty light sources.
  • Page 75: Specifications

    CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Audio Please confirm the latest information on the Recording system: following website. PCM digital recording http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Image sensor: (This Site is English only.) 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels]...
  • Page 76 Specifications AC adaptor VSK0651 Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: 61 mm (W) 32 mm (H) 91 mm (D)
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  • Page 79: Index

    Index ª Numerics ª P 4:3 Function ...........34 Photoshot ............28 ª A PictBridge ............47 Portrait Mode ..........35 AC Adaptor ..........11, 72 ª Q Anti-Ground-Shooting ........33 Aperture ............38 Quick Start ............. 15 Audio Dubbing ..........47 ª R ª B Recording Check ...........
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