The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. If you have any questions contact 1-800-211-PANA(7262) The warranty can be found on page 87. La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 88−91. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals RQT9058-P...
Trade Name: Panasonic CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Model No.: DMR-EA38V SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. Responsible Party: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS Panasonic Corporation of North America INSIDE. One Panasonic Way REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED Secaucus, NJ 07094 SERVICE PERSONNEL.
To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off. Standby power consumption Front Display ( Automatic Bright Approx. 13.3 W Approx. 13.3 W Quick Start ( Approx. 1.3 W Approx. 3.1 W Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
(Audio Cable not included) ............65 Fast-forward/Rewind ..............34 Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound Slow playback ................34 Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) ......65 Cue/Review .................. 34 Using an HDMI Jet Search ..................
Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control ...
(e.g. there is no disc or tape, 24p” ( 51). etc). It does not fl ash if Quick Start is off. Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to the back of this unit. Install the Set Top Box Control cable (included) in front of the set top box. AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN” on the unit to a household AC outlet. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
HDTV (High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. Regarding “HDAVI Control” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations are possible. [ 38, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control...
DVD/VHS INPUT SELECT POWER “HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) DELETE supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable ( 9), it CANCEL acquires the setting information from the TV.
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“Yes, start over again” : Returns to Step 6. Set the channels again. “No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled with this unit. If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals control the set top box.
Set Clock Manually: the TV (VIERA) , to select the item you want If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) to change. supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit Set Clock Manually when the unit is turned on for the fi...
You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS unit or remove the SD card. marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ STOP] when you fi nish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
VP mode may result in a distorted image. You may have to adjust the tracking for tapes recorded on other VCRs 35). In some cases, the picture quality may still be inferior; this is due to format constraints. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. Simultaneous recording to both DVD Pausing Recording Stopping Recording and VHS is not possible. Press [ PAUSE]. Press [ STOP]. – Press again to restart recording. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
− “” lights on the unit’s display. Depending on the Daylight Savings Time (DST) settings for this unit, − Scheduled recording can be started only when the Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals scheduled recordings may be unit is turned off. affected when the seasons change.
When copying multilingual broadcast program [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Before starting copy, try playing the VHS and pressing [AUDIO], and then select audio track that you want to copy. Audio can also be switched during copy. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
34, VHS Index Search System (VISS)]. To cancel copying in the middle Press [ STOP]. − You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space During playback increases when you delete the last DELETE recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted). to select “Delete” then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
49). [RAM] DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side. [-R]DL] Recordings are divided when recording changes from the fi rst layer to the second. Some images and audio Recording to may be lost at this point.
It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case ( 35). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Refer to “Finalizing” ( 49) for more details about fi nalizing. It will take a few minutes to fi nalize the disc. (some discs may take up to a maximum of 60 minutes.) Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DVD-RAM To stop recording Remaining time Rec. 0:59 After play stops Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals CH 20 1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen. Stereo 2. Press [ STOP].
Scheduled recording will CANCEL work only if “” is displayed. RESET , then to delete. SUB MENU – You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. DVD/VHS POWER – “” lights on the unit’s display. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
– If a program is recorded from a set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc., connected to IN1 on the rear, then select “IN1”. – Front Panel inputs are IN2. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
3. Press [, ] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK]. 4. Press [, ] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK]. You can proceed to step 4 ( right). to select “Record to DVD” then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Select Previous Next SUB MENU Album View screen “15”: is displayed, press JPEG e.g., “5”: to switch to the “15”: Recordings screen. CANCEL RESET Tips Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.
– Each press of or advances the interval amplifi er or system component to suit the connection ( 65). by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute intervals). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Playlist Properties Perform steps 1−4 above , , , to select the playlist, then SUB MENU , to select “Properties”, then – Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is shown. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
MP3 fi le, play may not be possible. You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen. to play. – “ ” indicates the track currently playing. Tips To return to the track list Press [RETURN]. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
If you select “On”, then a screen will be displayed showing the operations for a slideshow with soundtrack when a slideshow is played. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Press [, ] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].
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Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step 2, then press [OK]. Rotation information will not be stored. –[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] –When disc or album is protected –When played on other equipment –When copying pictures Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
If you overshoot in either direction, press the opposite button to correct. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals For correct operation, make recordings of at least 5 minutes to ensure that index signals are not spaced too closely together.
While paused No display (Normal audio track) TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK – Repeat until the shaking stops. To return to the standard position: TRACKING/V-LOCK (simultaneously). Notes This function may not work with some tapes. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
The displayed time is approximate. The displayed time will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape length in “Select Tape Length” in the Setup menu ( 60) and if the tape is of poor quality. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
DV Camcorder Rec. 27 DV automatic recording function Setup 52 You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. DVD and Card Management 47 You can manage discs through formatting, fi nalizing and other operations. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
3 Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically turn on. Notes When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV setting information ( 12).
When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit Press [DVD/VHS POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off When not using “HDAVI Control” Set “VIERA Link” in the setup menu to “Off” ( 60). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” left). If you select “View Chapters” ( [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] , to select “Edit Name” then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals – You can give a name for the recording ( 37).
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A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division point gets cut out. , to select “Exit”, You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99. then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
– If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” Delete Picture Refer to “Album/Picture Set Protection and repeat steps 7–8. Cancel Protection Operations” ( right). Album View You can go back to the Album View screen. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
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to select “Yes”, then –The lock symbol “ ” appears when the still picture or the album is protected. Notes Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be deleted by other equipment. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
, to select “Start copying”, the same DVD-RAM. This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still then pictures. If additional still pictures are imported, then the older information will be deleted. Copying starts. – Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Select with [, , , ], then press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.
Multiple editing Select with [, , , ], then press [PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [PAUSE] again to cancel. to select “Combine” then – The selected chapter gets combined with the next chapter. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position. [SD] The only menu available in “Card Management” is “Format memory card”. Tips To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
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[RAM[ [SD[ The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write- protect tab or switch ( 47) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release the protection to continue. The message “Unable to format.” appears when trying to format discs the unit cannot use. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
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Notes Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top menu. In that case, create the Top menu again. to complete. You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
(Only disc that contain subtitle on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off. Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit. If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto- 8277 Romance: dialogue easier to listen. Other Menu Position Change where this menu screen appears on your TV. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
, to select “Test”, then After selecting “IR Settings” ( above, step 3). – Confi rmation screen appears. , to select “STB (Set Top Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Box) Type”, then – Perform steps 8 and 9 on page 11...
, to select “Setup”, then , to select “Restore Default Settings”, then , to select “Clock Settings”, then , to select “Yes” or “No”, then Set Clock Manually Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals After selecting “Clock Settings” ( above, step 3).
Audio Language available on the disc. After selecting “Settings for Playback” ( above, step 3). , to select “Audio Language”, then , to select “English”, “French”, “Spanish”, “Original”, “Other ”, then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Select “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control to , to select “On” or “Off”, then the desired setting for picture enhancement. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo. , to select “Status [PCM] When you have connected the unit to equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo. Messages”, then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Closed Caption Choose whether to show closed captions. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52). , to select “Display”, then , to select “Closed Caption”, then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” ( left), then “480i” or “480p” [Letterbox (Shrink to fi t)] can only be selected. Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p). [480i] [480p] [720p] [1080i] [1080p] When setting video output to “1080p”, we recommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEED HDMI cable to prevent video distortion. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Background”, then changing settings may be unavailable. Above items can be set when you set “HDMI Priority” to “On”. , to select “On” or “Off”, then Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
3 using different codes, if available. Some TVs 1060 and Set Top Boxes may not be compatible Sansui 0463 with the unit’s remote control. Sanyo 0088 / 0107 / 0146 / 0154 / 0159 / 0232 / 0484 / 0799 / 0893 Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
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Expressvu 0775 / 1775 1392 0392 / 0566 Samsung 1442 General Instrument 0869 Sony 0639 / 1640 0775 / 1775 Star Choice 0869 Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Goodmans 1246 TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 Hisense 1535...
Rear of this unit Red White Audio cable (not included) Notes Usually you can watch video from input 2 on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Adjust settings in “Component Output Signal” ( 58). Notes Usually you can watch video from COMPONENT VIDEO input on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function ( Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have AUDIO IN the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Red White Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m...
Finalization needed for playback on other equipment ( 49). Tips [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information [-R]DL] and [+R]DL] can be played back only on equipment about DVDs.
Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled cared-for discs that were previously labeled or re-labeled) or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card- compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up when Which should I connect with? connected with the HDMI IN terminal. All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult Is my TV progressive output −...
A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit. − Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not − guaranteed. Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Wait until the message disappears. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to − switch the unit to standby. Press [/I POWER] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
This disc is not formatted properly. You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or +RW disc. Format the disc with the unit. The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc, or video cassette. − Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Press and hold for On the main unit more than 1 second INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MODE RESET with a pointed object. SD CARD Press and hold both buttons for about 5 seconds. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks. Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 74, To restore the unit if it freezes).
TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals, you may not be able to set it. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through the HDMI terminal and connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any terminal other than HDMI. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
The USB host function of this unit may not work with some USB memory − devices. USB memories with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in − some instances. Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Video menu using the on-screen menus. When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Video Playback images of DVD-Video are not smooth. incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to “Auto1” or “Auto2”. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect 56, 65 using an audio cable (analog connection). There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was − created. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
+R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled. A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW − disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
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Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in − the DV equipment are not successive. Depending on the equipment, the DV Camcorder recording may not − operate properly. You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape. − Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours. − protection take a long time. When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or card. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
A frame still shows 2 fi elds, so there may be some blurring between them, but picture quality is generally better. A fi eld still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. 430 mm 84 mm 345 mm Useable capacity will be less (SD Card). 3 13 ] Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Mass (Weight): Approx. 5.4 kg (11.90 lbs)
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
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.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
VHF/UHF AUDIO IN VIDEO – Cuando esta unidad esté conectada RF IN A la toma de a un televisor Panasonic (VIERA) que corriente de CA admita señales HDAVI Control 3 y (CA 120 V, 60Hz) Rojo Blanco Amarillo Panel trasero de la TV esté...
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“No, salir” : El aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador no se controla con esta unidad. Si no se puede seleccionar ningún canal, entonces esta unidad no puede controlar correctamente el Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.
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− Repita los pasos 2 a 4 para programar Detener la grabación Oprima [ STOP]. otras grabaciones. DVD/VHS POWER cuando haya fi nalizado los cambios de programación. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals − El indicador “” se enciende en el visualizador del aparato.
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En el aparato principal Oprima y mantenga COPYING COPYING oprimiendo por alrededor de 3 segundos. − La copia automáticamente se detiene cuando la reproducción del disco fi naliza o cuando la cinta llega al fi nal. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals...
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Corporation of North America Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT9058-P Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Panasonic Manuals Printed in China F1207SN0...
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