Digital Watchdog DW-VMAX480D 83T User Manual
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Safety Information
The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the
operator.
Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Note: Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a
digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of
return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.
Preparations before installation
To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and areas
with high voltage equipment such as a refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility
closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be
connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the user manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which the
UL Information
- For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- If the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing
instructions.
CAUTI ON
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT BATTERY TYPE IS USED.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO INDOORS.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 : DVR USER MANUAL
1 GETTING STARTED 6
1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6
1.2 System Application Overview 7
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 8
1.4 Front Panel 9
1.5 Rear Panel 12
1.6 IR Remote Controller 15
2 OPERATION 16
2.1 User Login 16
2.2 Live Display Mode 17
2.3 Freeze Mode 22
2.4 Call Monitor Operation 23
2.5 PTZ Operation 24
2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video 26
2.7 Clean Button During Playback 27
2.8 I-Backup (Quick Backup During Playback) 28
2.9 Search Recording Image 29
2.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver 34
3 SETTING 37
3.1 System 39
3.2 Device 46
3.3 Record 51
3.4 Network 58
3.5 Backup 63
3.6 Quick Setup 65
4 WEB SURVEILLANCE 66
4.1 Web Login 66
4.2 Web Configuration 66
4.3 Web Monitoring 69
4.4 Web Playback 71
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CHAPTER 2 : ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
5 ACS (ADVANCE CLIENT SOFTWARE) USER GUIDE 74
5.1 Recommended PC Requirements 74
5.2 Install 75
5.3 Uninstall 77
5.4 Basic Operation 78
5.5 Advanced Operation 84
5.6 ACS Setup 88
CHAPTER 3 : MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
6 MAC ACS USER GUIDE 94
6.1 Mac Requirements 94
6.2 Install 95
6.3 Basic Operation 97
CHAPTER 4 : MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
7 MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 106
7.1 iPhone Application Software 106
7.2 Android Application Software 110
7.3 Blackberry Application Software 115
7.4 Using WAP+3G Connection 120
APPENDIX : SPECIFICATION 123
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DVR USER MANUAL
Chapter 1
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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 Checking Supplied Items
Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your
vendor immediately. Do not dispose of the packing utilities in case of moving or storage purposes.
Items Photo Quantity
User Manual
(DVR & Software)
Quick Start Guide
CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount
12V DC Adaptor
and Power Cable
IR Remote Controller
And Batteries
1
1
1
1 Set (4 Pieces)
1
1
1
2
USB Mouse
1
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1.2 System Application Overview
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the DVR according to your application.
Install the DVR on a flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used with 1.5U Height
case, it is recommend to install the system on a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch space for proper ventilation.
NOTE
Place the DVR into the rack require tow people to hold the DVR in place.
Install the DVR in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
WARNING !
When connecting the power supply to the DVR , it is strongly recommended to use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown
1.3.1 System Startup
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC 6.6Amps power
supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR.
The boot-up screen will display as shown below. Please wait until the boot-up process completes.
When boot-up process completes, [LOGIN] Window will appear. Select the user name and enter the password.
Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button
NOTE
NOTE
When changing the administrator (admin) password please make a note of it in safe place.
If you forgot your password contact your distributor, proof of purchase is required.
A mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose a well-known brand, such as
DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.
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1.4 Front Panel
Dimensions of 8 & 16 channels DVR Case 11.80” W x 2.16” H x 12.46” D
Front panel allows the user to operate the DVR without having to use the IR remote or a mouse.
NOTE
I- Backup (Instant Backup)
In playback mode, the user can press the [I-BACKUP] button on the frontal keypad to configure both Start and
End time. Once the times are set, click the [START] button to start the backup process.
No. Buttons Functions
1 Menu / Exit Toggles On or Off Menu Setup Display
2 Fast-Reverse Button Search recorded video in the reverse mode up to 32x
3 Play / Pause Button
4 Fast-Forward Button Search recorded video in the fast-forward mode up to 32x
5 Search / Instant Play
B-Mark
6
Call Monitor (Press and Hold)
PTZ
7
I-Backup (Press and Hold)
Mode
8
Freeze (Press and Hold)
9 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or Firmware Update
10 LED Indicator
11 Instant Record Start Emergency Recording
12 Enter Button Select Value or Setting
13 Directional Arrows Menu Setup Navigation / Change Display Mode / PTZ control
Press to start playback in forward mode; press again to Pause the playback
video
Search recorded video or Press and Hold for instant playback of last video
recorded.
Bookmark recorded video
Display a camera Full Screen on the Spot Monitor
Control a configured PTZ camera
Start “Instant Backup" to a USB flash drive
Change the cameras display Mode 1-8 or 1-16
Pause a live video display
Indicate System Status
Power, Record, HDD, and Remote connection
1.4.1 Directional Arrows:
1) Live Display & Playback Mode
Change channel number by using Left & Right Arrow buttons.
Change display mode by using up & down Arrow buttons.
2) Menu Setup
Use to select function at the menu setup display.
3) PTZ control (When PTZ button is pressed)
4) Zoom & Focus Mode (when PTZ button is pressed again)
Zoom in & Out by using Up & Down Arrow buttons.
Focus In & Out by using Left & Right Arrow buttons.
5) Call Monitor Mode (When call monitor is selected)
change the camera display in the full screen mode of spot monitor by using the Up & Down Arrow buttons.
1.4.2 ENTER Button
Select value or settings.
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1.4.3 Menu /EXIT Button
Toggles On or Off the Menu Setup
1.4.4 MODE (Press Once) / FREEZE (Press and Hold) Button
Change camera display mode 1-8 or 1-16 and
Press and hold to Pause live video display.
1.4.5 PTZ (Press Once) / I-BACKUP (Press and Hold) Button
[PTZ] (Press Once): Press once to change to Pan & Tilt Mode. Use the [Directional Arrows] button to control Pan & Tilt function.
Press [PTZ] button again to change to Zoom & Focus Mode. Use the [Directional Arrows] button to adjust Zoom & Focus.
I-BACK UP (Press and Hold): To start Instant Backup Mode to a USB flash drive
1.4.6 INSTANT REC (Press Once) Button
INSTANT REC (Press Once): To start Emergency Recording Mode
1.4.7 B-MARK (Press Once) / CALL MON (Press and Hold) Button
B-MARK (Press Once): For bookmark recorded video
Press and Hold to activate the Call Monitor function:
Used to display a full screen video of a selected spot out channel. During Call Monitor Mode, click [CLOSE] button at the
bottom of the numeric panel to return to the previously programmed spot out mode.
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1.4.8 SEARCH (Press Once) / INSTANT PLAY (Press and Hold) Button
SEARCH (Press Once): To search for recorded videos by date and time
INSTANT PLAY (Press and Hold): To start Instant Reverse Playback
Refer to [OPERATION > SEARCH RECORDING IMAGE] for a detailed image searching method.
1.4.9 IR Sensor Window (Remote Control Receiver)
To receive input signal from the IR Remote Control
1.5 Rear Panel
Dimensions of 8 & 16 channels DVR Case 11.80” W x 2.16” H x 12.46” D
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No. Name Description
1 Video-In Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2 Audio-In Audio Input Device (with Amplifier)
3 Audio-Out Audio Output Device (with Amplifier)
4 Video-Out Main Composite Monitor Output
5 Spot-Out Spot Composite Monitor Output
6 RS-232 Port RS-232 Input Device (POS)
7 USB Port USB Port (Ver 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, or Firmware Update
8 VGA Port VGA Monitor
9 LAN Port 100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection Terminal
10 Power Input Power Connection for 12 vDC at 6.67Amps Power Supply
11 Sensor Input Sensor Input
12 Alarm Output Alarm Output
13 RS-485 Port PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller connection
14 Loop Out Loop Out Port
15 MIC-In MIC input device
16 HDMI Port HDMI Output
NOTE
Carefully check whether the specifications of the peripheral devices match the DVR’s specifications.
1.5.1 Video-In
To connect the camera input to the corresponding channel marked on rear panel
NOTE
Camera input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.
1.5.2 Audio-In
To connect audio input
1.5.3 Audio-Out
To connect audio output
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NOTE
Use of audio output with an amplifier is recommended!
1.5.4 Video-Out
To connect Main composite monitor
1.5.5 Spot-Out
To connect composite Spot Monitor
1.5.6 RS-232 Port
RS-232 Input Device (POS)
1.5.7 USB Port (Version 2.0)
1) To backup recorded video, using a USB flash drive (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD)
2) To upgrade the firmware
3) To connect a mouse for system navigation
1.5.8 VGA-Port
To connect a VGA Monitor
1.5.9 LAN Port
To connect RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection
Consult network administrator or the internet service provider for proper network setting.
1.5.10 Power Input
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC power supply to
the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR.
1.5.11 Sensor Terminal Block
Connect sensors.
1.5.12 Alarm Terminal Block
Connect various alarm devices controlled by relay output.
NOTE
Support both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close) type of sensors. If connected sensor is not functioning, ensure
iring is correct. The connection method may differ according to the type of PTZ controller. Enquire to your vendor for guidance.
1.5.13 RS-485 Terminal Block
Connect RS-485 cable for the control of PTZ camera or external keyboard controller.
1.5.14 Loop Out
Loop Out Port
1.5.15 MIC-In
To connect MIC input device
1.5.16 HDMI Port
To c o n nec t HD M I de v i ce
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1.6 IR Remote Controller
The IR remote control allows the use to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse or the front panel buttons.
To use IR Remote Controller, the ID of the IR Remote Controller must be same as the ID of the DVR.
Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.
If you have more than one DVR, you can use one IR remote to control each DVR by setting a unique ID for each DVR.
No. Functions
1 Instant (Emergency) Recording Button
2 Numeric Button
3 Auto-Sequence Button on Live Display Mode
4 Freeze Button
5 Call Monitor Button
6 Channel Selection Button
7 Instant (Emergency) Playback Button
8 Search Button
9 OK (Select) Button
10 Audio Mute Button
Playback Button on Search Mode
11
(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
12 Exit Button
13 Display Mode Button
14 Zoom Button
15 PIP Mode Button
16 Bookmark Button
17 Zoom In & Out Button
18 Backup Button
19 PTZ Button
20 Direction Button (Up/Down/Right/Left)
21 Menu Button
22 ID Select Button (DVR1 ~ DVR8)
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2 OPERATION
2.1 User Login
The DVR has various configurations. The administrator can set the system password and can prevent the User(s) from making
unauthorized changes to the configurations or recorded video
Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button
Using the virtual keyboard to enter the password if required
NOTE
1) [LOGIN] window will display on the monitor, until user logs in with the correct [User] and [Password].
2) If the system is set as [Auto Log-In], DVR does not require login. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details.
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2.2 Live Display Mode
2.2.1 Channel Selection
After the cameras are connected, the real-time display mode is controlled through an easy button operation.
The images can be seen on real-time by 1, 4, and PIP screen. Press the Up & down Arrow buttons on the front panel or IR
remote controller to change the display screen sequentially.
[1 Channel] [4 Channel]
[9 Channel] [16 Channel]
[PIP Mode]
To select a channel by mouse, place the cursor on the desired channel and click the left mouse button. To return to previous
screen mode, click the left mouse button again.
NOTE
To select a channel using the mouse, the user is required to perform a slow and clear click of the left mouse button.
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Administrator user can set different level of authorization for each user. If a certain user is not allowed to view a certain live and
playback channel, then no image appears on the display screen. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details on how to setup.
When a camera is disconnected, an alarm sound will be activated depending on the system settings.
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2.2.2 Icons Description
Icon Shown on Upper Right Corner Icon Shown on Bottom Right Corner
Continuous Recording
Motion Detection Recording
Sensor Activating Recording
Continuous+ Motion Recording
Continuous + Sensor Activating
Recording
Motion Detection + Sensor Activating
Recording
Continuous + Motion Recording + Sensor
Activating Recording
Emergency Recording
Audio Channel
PTZ Camera
No HDD, Smart Alarm & HDD Failure
Using PTZ
Showing sequence mode
Showing digital zoom mode
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2.2.3 Toolbar
Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen monitor during live mode and the menu bar will appear instantly, as shown
below.
Instant Emergency Recording, which is useful to start recording when the user notices an unusual activity. In emergency
recording, the system follows the [Panic Record] settings. The default settings for panic record is 30(25)fps @ CIF Resolution for
all channels. If you want to change the panic record settings for each channel, please go to [RECORD Æ Panic Record].
To activated PTZ control, user can adjust the pan/tilt/zoom by moving the mouse pointer, like a virtual joystick.
Click the button to playback the most recent video clip automatically.
Display of the HDD usage. If it shows 60%, 60% of the HDD space has been used for recording.
NOTE
If you do not see any colored icon on the top right corner of the live screen mode; then, it means that the system is not
recording any image. In this case, you need to check the [Recording Schedule] or [Camera] of the main setup menu.
Or the Display can turned OFF in the display system setup
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2.2.4 Pop-up Menu
Place the mouse cursor anywhere on the screen and click the right button of the mouse to display the popup menu as shown
below.
When [SEQUENCE] is selected, icon is shown on the bottom right corner of the screen, and the display screen will
be changed sequentially.
When [ZOOM] is selected, digital zoom function is activated, and icon is shown on the bottom right corner of the
screen. The [ZOOM] function is only available on full screen mode. In the zoom popup mini-screen, the user can use the mouse
to drag a yellow box to the desired area of the camera to zoom. To return to Live display mode, click [ZOOM] again.
ZOOM Popup
Mini Screen
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2.3 Freeze Mode
Press [FREEZE] button on the front panel; or click the right button on the mouse when viewing a live image and select the
[FREEZE] option on the pop-up menu. In the Freeze mode, the image pauses; the date/ time information does not; and the
system clock continues running. Press [FREEZE] to pause the live view. To resume the live view, press [FREEZE] again, or click
the right button on the mouse and select the [FREEZE] option.
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2.4 Call Monitor Operation
Press the [CALL MON] button on the front panel, or click the right button on the mouse and select the [CALL MONITOR] option
in order to enter Call Monitor Control mode. The numeric panel will pop up at the center of the screen.
Click the specific channel button on the numeric panel to display full screen mode out of assigned spot out channels.
x Press the [CLOSE] button on the bottom of the numeric panel to go back to the previously programmed Spot Monitor
mode.
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2.5 PTZ Operation
User can go to PTZ mode by clicking right button of mouse and selecting [PTZ CONTROL] in the pop-up menu as shown below
or by selecting the button on the menu bar located on the bottom of the main screen.
In PTZ mode, user can control PTZ operation with USB mouse.
While pressing the left button of mouse, user can drag the mouse pointer to up/down or left/right to move pan/tilt position of
the camera. If user moves the mouse pointer far away from the center position of the main screen, the PTZ camera moves at
faster speed. The user can also zoom in/out by rolling the wheel of mouse up or down.
NOTE
Full PTZ functions are available by using USB mouse, IR remote control, or keyboard controller.
For focus control in PTZ screen mode, the user can right-click using the mouse to get the pop-up menu as shown below. Default
mode is to [ZOOM]. The user can select [FOCUS] to switch the wheel function of mouse from zoom in/out to focus. This will
change the default behavior of the mouse wheel.
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The user can also select the [PRESET], [GUARD TOUR], or [EXIT PTZ CONTROL].
NOTE
User will see numeric pad to select Preset number. The preset is defined by setting a PTZ protocol in the setting menu.
The maximum number of preset is 255, but the max supported by the PTZ may be less.
User can automatically switch PTZ camera positions to the defined preset settings by using [GUARD TOUR] function. The
connected PTZ camera must support touring functions. [GUARD TOUR] on the pop-up menu is only enabled when the PTZ
camera channel is changed to full screen. Please make sure that PTZ camera setting is correct; otherwise, [GUARD TOUR] is
shown as disabled.
CAUTI ON
Depending on PTZ camera, some preset positions might be skipped if, for example, the PTZ camera cannot move
mechanically or control focus within the interval time required by the DVR. In this case, it is recommended to increase
the interval setting to a value that allows cameras to finish its Pan & Tilt.
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2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video
To play a recorded image, press the [PLAY] button from the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller.
It is easy to use the USB mouse to playback recording files. The recorded files can be played backwards or forwards. Press the
[REWIND] and [FAST FORWARD] buttons, and the playback speed can be controlled in steps of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times the
real-time when playing backwards or forwards.
User can click the button to play the latest video clip automatically.
In playback screen, user can utilize various playback modes, make an instant manual backup (archive), go to calendar search
mode, change channel, and change screen modes. By clicking the left mouse button in the colored-time bar, the user can jump
to a different time in the recording. In addition, user can move the vertical search bar by dragging the bar back and forth and
releasing it to search the desired time in detail.
[Playback Screen]
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2.7 Clean Button During Playback
De-interlacing feature is required for smooth playback of video that is recorded in D1 (720x480/576) resolution.
In playback mode, user can press [CLEAN] icon at the menu bar located in the bottom of the main screen. After clicking [CLEAN]
icon, a blue circle forms around the icon, which means de-interlacing has been activated. After changing to de-interlacing mode,
press the pause and step forward icon. User can get a better image as shown below. Click [CLEAN] icon again to inactivate this
function.
[De-Interlace Image] [Interlace Image]
NOTE
The De-interlacing feature by pressing the [CLEAN] icon can be activated only during a full screen mode.
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2.8 I-Backup (Quick Backup During Playback)
Press [floppy Icon) and Connect an appropriate USB flash drive and press [SCAN] button to get the system to recognize the
device before archiving. Necessary file size will be shown before burning.
Users can check the [AUTO PLAYER] box to include the viewer file. This function allows the user to play the video clip without
having to install the software on the computer. Otherwise, the file backup format will be in the Manufacturer’s Proprietary Format
(PSF). ACS (Advance Client Software) Backup Player is required.
Once the backup completed press [OK] or [Enter]
NOTE
The [HELP] button will help you understand how to setup several important settings. For example, if you need help on
how to use the Backup function, click [HELP] button at the right bottom of the [BACKUP] menu.
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2.9 Search Recording Image
2.9.1 Date/Time Search
Select [Date/Time] in Setup Menu to search for a certain file within the recorded video data.
The calendar displays dates with recorded video data in RED color. Click one of the desired dates in Red. Then, the recorded
data for the selected date will appear.
Once the recorded video data of the selected date appears, user can adjust the vertical search line to the time that user wants to
search by dragging the mouse. As the vertical line is moving back and forth, user can see that the clock is changing
simultaneously. Move the vertical line to the time you wish to play. Click [PLAY] button to play the selected video data.
The colors of the time bar are different, depending on the recording mode.
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