HD/SD Memory Card Camcorder
GY-HM150U
HD
SD
Performance Evolution
Workflow
With Native File Recording, JVC has eliminated
one of the main obstacles to achieving a
smoother, more streamlined production
workflow. Until now, getting footage into a file
format that computer-based editing systems
could work with was a time consuming
process. With Native File Recording, your
footage is ready to edit the moment it’s shot.
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Exceptional Performance and Compatibility for
Professional Workflows
Introducing the GY-HM150U, a highly mobile, professional dual memory card camcorder with the flexibility to fit
seamlessly into almost any production environment. For both HD and SD assignments, the camcorder natively records
Apple’s QuickTime™ (MOV) file format for Final Cut Pro™ for a smooth, hassle-free workflow. For compatibility with other
NLE systems, the GY-HM150U also supports HD MP4 and SD AVI file recording.
Dual memory card slots offer the flexibility of seamless relay recording or simultaneous recording for
instant backups and duplicates.
HD
SD
Dual
SD
Cards
MOV
QuickTime™
MP4
HD/SD Shooting
In the transition period from SD to HD production,
camcorders must be able to meet the requirements of
both without compromising image quality or features.
The GY-HM150U meets this challenge by providing a true
SD shooting mode in standard DV 25 Mbps format, recording to either
MOV or AVI file format for direct editing within NLE systems.
MOV
QuickTime™
Simultaneous Recording to
Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
Dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots allow for either relay recording for almost unlimited
shooting times, or simultaneous recording for backups or duplicates without the need for
any additional equipment.
Native File Recording
Record footage directly in ready-to-edit
QuickTime™ MOV files, the native file format
of Apple’s Final Cut Pro™, or in MP4 format
(XDCAM EX™ workflow-compatible) for direct editing in other major NLE
systems, including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Grass Valley
Edius Pro. Native file recording means no transcoding or file-wrapping is
necessary, resulting in more efficient workflows and no loss of image quality.
MP4
AVI
DV
SDHC
SDXC
HD
Rec
SD
Rec
35
Mbps
Exceptional Quality
Encoding video at higher bit-rates means
just one thing: a higher quality picture.
1080p Dynamic Digital Signal
Processor (DDSP)
JVC’s new Dynamic Digital Signal Processor is the
engine that drives the GY-HM150U. This highly
efficient MPEG2 encoder processes video signals at
up to 35 Mbps for full progressive or interlace 1920 x
1080 HD video.
Advanced Performance
Meets Handheld Portability
GY-HM150U
Rotary Optical Image
Stabilizer
With the increased resolution of HD
pictures, even a small amount of camera
shake becomes noticeable to the viewer.
JVC’s Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer
(ROIS) corrects for camera shake with no
loss of image resolution or quality.
10x FUJIFILM HD Lens
The GY-HM150U is equipped with a high
definition 10x zoom lens by FUJIFILM,
a world leader in HD lens technology.
In keeping with the overall design
philosophy of the camcorder, the lens is
designed to maximize optical performance
while minimizing size and weight.
Iris Dial
To improve manual iris adjustment
when shooting, the iris dial is now
located on the side panel.
Three 1/4-inch Progressive CCD
Design with Diagonal Offset
High definition is all about image quality.
The combination of newly designed 1/4" progressive
CCDs and JVC’s Diagonal Offset technology delivers
pristine HD pictures with rich, lifelike color.
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Focus Assist
When shooting to HD, accurate focusing is
critical. JVC developed Focus Assist to make
accurate HD focusing quick and easy. When
Focus Assist is switched on, the image in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor becomes
monochrome and all objects that are in focus
appear with colored edges.
Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots with Simultaneous and Relay
Recording
The GY-HM150U gives users the flexibility of dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots for either
simultaneous recording to dual memory cards for an instant backup or duplicate copy, or
seamless relay recording between two cards for continuous shooting.
2.7-inch LCD Monitor
The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor
provides not only an alternative to the
viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a
wide array of monitoring and setup indications.
Extended Compatibility for Production
Environments
The Next Generation of Direct File Access
Dual Format Recording (QuickTime™ for FCP™/XDCAM EX™ Compatible MP4)
Because it uses QuickTime™ as its native file format, the GY-HM150U is the perfect
choice for users of Apple’s Final Cut Pro™ editing system. Both HD and SD MOV files
recorded by the camcorder can be dropped directly into Final Cut Pro™, keeping them
first-generation and eliminating the time-consuming process of file conversion.
You’ll spend less time preparing the files for editing, and more time letting your
creativity get to work.
For users of all major NLE systems, including solutions from Adobe, Avid,
Grass Valley, Vegas and Apple, the GY-HM150U supports the MP4 file format,
which can be brought into your editing system without re-encoding.
HDV-compatible M2T files can also be created from these MP4 files using the
ProHD Clip Manager (Version 1.1).
Finally, the popular type-2 AVI file format can be recorded in SD for easy import into
almost all current and legacy NLE systems.
HD Dual Recording
File Format
SD Dual Recording
File Format
MOV
QuickTime™
MP4
XDCAM EX™
AVI
DV
Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots for Simultaneous or Seamless Relay Recording
Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-HM150U a truly versatile camcorder.
Using standard, inexpensive and widely available Class-6 or Class-10
SDHC/SDXC cards, footage can be recorded either to both cards simultaneously,
or from one card to the other in relay. Simultaneous recording means you can easily
create backup or duplicate files as you shoot without the need for any external equipment —
either for a client copy or simply for peace of mind. In relay recording mode you can shoot
continuously and seamlessly
over multiple cards. When one
card is full, the camcorder switches
seamlessly and automatically to
the other card. And because cards
are hot swappable, there is in
effect no limit to the continuous
shooting time in any mode, even
with lower capacity cards.
Hot swappable media also
means it is possible to start
editing footage from one card
while still shooting to the other.
The dual card slots also offer
the flexibility of scene-by-scene
card selection.
Additionally, while the Rec
trigger is used to pause and
unpause recording on one card,
the other card can act as
a continuous backup that overrides the pause function. Also when recording, clips separated
with the Rec trigger can be saved as a conjoined clip using Clip Continuous Mode, and the
Clip Cutter mode allows you to separate clips by using the User button as a trigger.
Simultaneous
Recording
Slot A Slot B
Relay Recording
Slot A Slot B
Card 1
Change
Card 3 Card 4
Scene-by-Scene
Record Select
Slot A Slot B
Card 2
Change
SD media offer the best combination of price, availability, capacity, reliability and transfer
speed. With no moving parts and no pins or other extrusions, SDHC/SDXC cards are both
durable and reliable, and compare favorably with tape on a cost-per-minute basis.
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Advanced MPEG2 High Bit Rate Encoding
Professional Quality HD Recording
1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP)
At the heart of the GY-HM150U is a custom
JVC-developed Dynamic Digital Signal Processor.
Processing is performed on the full progressive
1920 x 1080 signal, regardless of the camcorder’s
settings, ensuring the highest picture quality in any shooting mode.
All major HD resolutions are supported, including 1920 x 1080, 1440
x 1080 and 1280 x 720.
35 Mbps MPEG2 Encoding
The highly efficient MPEG2 codec compresses video
signals at up to 35 Mbps — high enough to support full
1920 x 1080 resolution — for simply stunning image
quality. The MPEG2 long GOP (Group of Pictures) codec
is a widely used, broadcast-standard compression system and is
supported by all popular editing systems and broadcast servers.
35
Mbps
35 Mbps 25 Mbps 19 Mbps
SP mode
(25Mbps)
60i/50i
1440 x 1080/60i
1440 x 1080/50i
SP mode
(19Mbps)
60p/50p
30p/25p/24p
1920 x 1080/60i
1920 x 1080/50i
1920 x 1080/30p
1920 x 1080/25p
1920 x 1080/24p
1440 x 1080/60i
1440 x 1080/50i
Standard Definition Recording Capability
Responding to the needs of the industry,
the GY-HM150U, in addition to its capability as
an HD recorder, offers Standard Definition recording
for maximum flexibility. Recording in SD provides
a time-saving alternative to down-conversion of HD material for SD
broadcasts, which is still an industry standard in many countries
worldwide. This feature offers a fundamental advantage for
professionals with time-sensitive SD workflows.
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1280 x 720
720 x 480
* The GY-HM150U supports all major HD signal formats including 1920 x 1080,
1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 as well as SD signal in DV codec.
1280 x 720/60p
1280 x 720/50p
1280 x 720/30p
1280 x 720/25p
1280 x 720/24p
HQ mode
(35Mbps)
60i/50i
30p/25p/24p
60i/50i
60p/50p
30p/25p/24p
1280 x 720/60p
1280 x 720/50p
1280 x 720/30p
1280 x 720/25p
1280 x 720/24p
HD/SD
Rec
DV mode
(25Mbps)
60i
10x FUJIFILM HD Lens
The JVC GY-HM150U is equipped with a high
definition 10x zoom lens by FUJIFILM,
a world leader in HD lens technology.
The design minimizes the weight and size of
the lens, while still providing exceptional HD
optical performance, with low distortion. To reduce lens flare and
ghosting, the lens surface has a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC)
that greatly reduces the amount of light reflecting off the lens surface,
and increases light transmission.
The focal length of the lens ranges
from 3.7–37 mm (39–390 mm at
35 mm film equivalents), offering
a good balance of wide angle and
zoom. For wider angle shooting,
the built-in lens hood can be
removed and an optional wide-angle
converter fitted.
Three 1/4-inch Progressive CCD Design with
Diagonal Offset
The three progressive CCD design provides rich,
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accurate colors, while JVC’s Diagonal Offset
technology increases sampled luminance
information in both horizontal and vertical directions by shifting
the red and blue pixels relative to the green. The result is a sharper
picture without any corresponding loss in sensitivity. Furthermore,
using a global shutter, the design minimizes wobbling during quick
pans and fixed pattern noise in low light conditions, contributing to
a more stable image.
Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer
With the increased resolution and sharpness of HD pictures, even a
small amount of camera shake becomes noticeable to the viewer.
JVC’s Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer (ROIS) corrects for lateral and
vertical movement of the camera without the degradation of image
quality associated with digital image stabilization systems. The result
is pristine HD images that remain sharp and stable.
CCD
Uncompressed Audio
Recording for Optimal Quality
Tw o-channel 16-bit/48 kHz
uncompressed linear PCM
can be recorded via the built-in
stereo ambient microphone and the detachable shotgun
microphone, or via a pair of balanced XLR connectors.
Linear
PCM
Recording
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Enhanced Features and User-Friendly
Functionality for Creative Control
Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility User-Friendly Functionality
Shooter-Friendly Controls
and Layout
Ergonomics has played a
major role in the design of
the GY-HM150U.
The camera’s handgrip makes
the camera very comfortable to
hold for any operator, even on
long shoots. And despite its
extremely compact dimensions,
all the camcorder’s main functions are accessible directly from
controls and switches on the camera body, right where you would
expect them to be.
• Lens zoom/Focus selector
• White balance — selectable
between preset and two user
settings
• Gain (L, M, H)
• Full auto (on/off)
• Auto/Manual focus
Focus Assist
With the increased resolution of HD, accurate focusing is critical —
focusing errors that may pass unnoticed in SD video are far more
obvious when watching in HD. JVC developed Focus Assist to make
accurate HD focusing quick and easy. When Focus Assist is
switched on, the image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor becomes
monochrome and all objects that are in focus appear with colored
edges. Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while
shooting is greatly simplified.
Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON
• ND filter (OFF, +1/10ND)
• User1/User2/User3/User4/
User5/User6 (allows user to
predefine functions such as
Focus Assist, Color Bars, TC
setting, LoLux, Zebra,
Te le / Macro, etc.)
2.7-inch LCD Monitor
The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only an
alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a wide
array of monitoring and setup indications. To the left of the screen is
a mini joystick and push button for navigating menus and selecting
options, as well as a zoom control and a recording start/stop
button.
Zoom button
Recording
start/stop button
Versatile Manual Functions
For greater creativity and control, many of the camcorder’s functions
can be controlled manually, from shutter speed and exposure to
horizontal and vertical image detail, gamma adjustment and
brightness gain. Manual control can open the door to some great
special effects, as well as enabling better footage to be shot in
challenging shooting environments.
• LoLux mode — a JVC exclusive
feature that permits shooting in
adverse lighting conditions
• H detail & V detail Adjustment
• KNEE Setting
• Zebra pattern which range
specification is possible
• Color matrix/Gain Adjustment
• Gain settings of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,
18 dB & AGC can be assigned to
the “L/M/H” gain switch
• Gamma Adjustment which gives
rich expression of gradation
2.7-inch
Comprehensive Auto Functions
In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the
GY-HM150U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the
action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it.
Wired and Wireless Remote Control
The GY-HM150U comes with a wired remote
interface (Ø 3.5mm connector) for operating the
camcorder remotely when using a tripod, jib, crane
or boom. An infrared remote control is also
available, great for when an operator is unavailable
or unnecessary.
More Function Assignable Buttons for Enhanced Usability
The GY-HM150U is further equipped with three new USER buttons,
resulting in a total of six buttons which can be assigned a range of
useful functions: Focus Assist, Color Bar, TC Setting, Tele Macro,
Lolux, Zebra, Clip Continuous, Load File, OK Mark, Clip Cutter Trig,
Backup Trig, AE Area, Clip Review, Rec, and Rec stop.
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Pre Rec Mode
How many times have you missed a crucial moment because you
didn’t hit the record button in time? With Pre Rec enabled,
the camcorder continuously buffers up to 5 seconds of video, so
that when recording is started the cached video is included in the
recorded file, giving you up to 5 second head start.
Normal Rec
Rec trigger
Pre Rec
GUI
The GUI can be viewed in both the LCD
monitor and overlaid in the viewfinder.
The high-resolution picture thumbnail
display makes it a simple task to select
clips visually for review, and more
detailed file and file format, frame rate,
resolution and time code data.
File content display
Retro cache recording period (Up to 5 sec.)
Time-Lapse
The enhanced time-lapse feature offers variable recording intervals
and frequency settings, allowing for total control when creating
time-lapse effects.
Video Output
For external monitoring or capture, the GY-HM150U is equipped
with a variety of video output options, including HDMI™ and
component output for HD or downconverted SD video, and
composite output for SD video only. HDMI™ output is via a
standard HDMI™ connector and can output full HD video as well
as uncompressed audio.
HD
HDMI™
Component
Composite
No cross convert capability.
Output signal format is determined by System select and Connection setting in the menu.
720p or 1080i
720p or 1080i
-
SD
Downconverted 480i/p
Downconverted 480i
Downconverted 480i
Item select over pictureMenu display
Flexible Connections and Easy Monitoring
Versatile input switching and independent channel assignment allow
both mic and line-level sources (such as wireless receivers) to be
connected, and each XLR connector offers independent phantom
power. Audio recording levels can be controlled automatically or
manually, and there’s an audio level meter in the viewfinder and
LCD monitor for easy monitoring.
A/V (Composite) out
Component out
USB 2.0 out
HDMI™ out
GY-HM150U Editing Workflow
Native File Recording for Integrated Workflows
With Native File Recording, JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles to achieving a smoother, more streamlined production workflow.
Until now, ingesting footage into editing systems was a time consuming process. With Native File Recording, your footage is ready to edit the
moment it’s shot.
QuickTime™ MOV File Workflow
Direct file access to Apple’s Final Cut Pro™
Apple
Adobe
Avid
USB 2.0
Storage
Blu-ray
File
Server
Compatible NLE Systems
SDHC
SDXC
SDHC/SDXC
Memory Card
Reader
Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or later
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or later
Avid Media Composer 5.5 or later
Avid News Cutter 5.5 or later
XDCAM EX™ Compatible MP4 File Workflow
Ingest MP4 clips to major NLE systems
USB 2.0
Compatible NLE Systems
SDHC
SDXC
SDHC/SDXC
Memory Card
Reader
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 4.0.1 or later
Avid Media Composer 3.5 or later
Avid News Cutter 3.5 or later
Grass Valley Edius Pro 5.0 or later
Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or later
Avid
Adobe
Grass Valley
Apple
Network
Storage
Blu-ray
File
Server
Network
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ProHD Software
JVC ProHD Clip Manager
The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy
to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM150U’s memory cards from your
computer. With a few clicks of the mouse you can copy, move or
delete clips, preview clip content, as well as view and edit clip
metadata. A thumbnail view of all the clips in the current folder
shows the content of each clip at a glance. Use the viewer to watch
the whole clip, or change the clip’s index frame used for
the thumbnail. You can
also manage folders to
keep your clips
organized, and check
MP4
XDCAM EX™
ProHD Clip
Manager
M2T
the remaining free space
on a card. The latest
Main screen for Windows
®
version of ProHD Clip
Manager offers an even
greater level of NLE
compatibility by enabling
MP4 files to be
converted to M2T widely
supported by NLEs.
Viewer windowInformation window
Dimensions
ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in
The ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in is a plug-in for Apple’s Final Cut
Pro™ that lets you drop MP4 files recorded on the GY-HM150U into
the clip bin.
With the plug-in installed, you can view thumbnails of the MP4 files
on a memory card from the Log and Transfer screen of Final Cut
Pro™. Simply drag and drop the thumbnails into the bin to
automatically convert the clips to QuickTime™, ready for use.
Log and transfer screen
Browser
Ingest Logging
Preview
Unit: inches (mm)
5-7/16 (138)
1-3/16(30) (hood)
7-1/4 (184) (without battery)
7-7/8 (200) (with battery)
10-3/4 (272)
14-7/16 (366)
5-3/8 (135)
4-1/2 (114)
3-15/16 (100)
6-1/8 (154)
4-1/16 (102)
7-1/16 (179)
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Specifications
GY-HM150U
[General]
Power requirement: DC 11 V (using AC adapter)/DC 7.2 V (using battery)
Power consumption: 7.8 W (when LCD screen backlight is set to [STANDARD])
Dimensions (W x H x D): 366 mm x 179 mm x 138 mm
(14-4/8" x 7-1/8" x 5-4/8")
Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs.) (including battery BN-VF823, SDHC/SDXC
card and microphone)
Te mperature:
Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
Storage: -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F)
Humidity:
Operating: 35 % to 80 % RH
Image pickup device: 3-chip 1/4" Progressive CCD
Color separation prism: 3-color separation prism
Sync system: Internal sync (built-in SSG)
Filter diameter:
When the hood is detached: 46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)
Compatible with filter, tele-converter and wide-converter
When the hood is attached: 72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)
Compatible with filter only
Lens: FUJIFILM F1.8 to 2.8, 10x, f=3.7-37 mm (35 mm conversion: 39 to
390 mm)
ND filter: OFF, +1/10ND
Gain: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, Lolux, AGC
Minimum illumination: 5lx (typical) (1920 x 1080 mode, F1.8, +18dB,
with 16-frame accumulation)
Electronic shutter: 1/3.75 to 1/10000, EEI
Viewfinder: 0.24" LCOS, 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color
LCD monitor: 2.7" LCD, 230,000 pixels, 16:9, color
Supported media: SDHC (Class 6/10), SDXC Slots: x 2
Recording time: Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC/SDXC card, 35 Mbps, VBR
mode)
[Video/Audio]
Recording file format: QuickTime™ File Format for Final Cut Pro™ (HD/SD)/
MP4 File Format (HD)/AVI type-2 File Format (SD)
Recording format:
Video: MPEG-2 long GOP
HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps (1440 x 1080i)/
19 Mbps (1280 x 720p24/25/30): MPEG-2 MP@H-14
19 Mbps (1280 x 720p50/60): MPEG-2 MP@HL
SD Video: DV compression 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25Mbps
Audio: LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit
Video frame rate:
NTSC settings:
HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440 x 1080/59.94i,
1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
SD mode: 720 x 480/59.94i
PAL settings:
HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p
SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p
[Connectors]
AV output: Video analog composite output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode:
downconverted 480i or 576i, 4:3/16:9): 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms, Audio Stereo,
analog output 300 mV, 1 k-ohms (Special cable)
Component output: Y, Pb, Pr component output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode:
downconverted 480i or 576i/720p/1080i)
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms Pb, Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75-ohms (Special cable)
HDMI™ output: HDMI™ (SD mode: Auto/480i/480p HD mode:
Auto/Downconverted 480i/480p or Downconverted 576i/576p) (x.v. Color
compliant)
USB: Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0
Headphone: 3.5 mm mini-jack (stereo)
Remote interface: 3.5 mm mini-jack (4-pin)
Audio input:
[MIC]: -60 dBu, 3 k-ohms, XLR (balanced), +48 V output (phantom power
supply)
[LINE]: +4 dBu, 10 k-ohms, XLR x 2 (balanced)
[Accessories Provided]
Battery pack (BN-VF823) x 1, AC adapter (AP-V20M) x 1,
Battery charger (AA-VF8) x 1, Microphone x 1, Wireless remote control unit x 1,
Component cable x 1, A/V cable x 1
■ SDHC Class 6/10, SDXC recording time (approx.)
MOV/MP4 MOV/AVI
SP HQ SD
720p/1080i
12 min.
25 min.
50 min.
1 hr. 40 min.
3 hr. 20 min.
480i
15 min.
30 min.
1 hr.
2 hr.
4 hr.4 hr. 40 min.6 hr.64GB (SDXC)
4GB
8GB
16GB
32GB
720p
22 min.
45 min.
1 hr. 30 min.
3 hr.
1080i
17 min.
35 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
2 hr. 20 min.
Optional Accessories
BN-VF823U
Battery
AA-VF8U
Battery charger
Final Cut Pro™ is not supplied.
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E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in Japan
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