Panasonic NV-GS27GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS27GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for your safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

ª Warning

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for your safety ...............................

2

Before using

 

Accessories .....................................................

4

Optional ...........................................................

4

Parts identification and handling......................

4

Fitting the lens cap ..........................................

6

The grip belt.....................................................

6

Power supply ...................................................

7

Charging time and recordable time..................

8

Turning the camera on.....................................

8

Setting date and time.......................................

9

Using the LCD monitor ..................................

10

Using the viewfinder ......................................

10

Quick start......................................................

11

Inserting/removing a cassette........................

12

Selecting a mode ...........................................

13

How to use the joystick ..................................

13

Help mode .....................................................

14

Switching the language..................................

15

Using the menu screen..................................

15

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder..................

16

Record mode

 

Check before recording .................................

17

Recording on a tape ......................................

18

Recording check ............................................

18

Blank search function ....................................

19

Recording a still picture on a tape

 

(Photoshot)..................................................

19

Zoom in/out function ......................................

20

Recording yourself.........................................

20

Backlight compensation function ...................

21

Colour Night view function .............................

21

Soft skin mode ...............................................

22

Fade in/fade out function ...............................

22

Wind noise reduction function........................

23

Recording images for wide-screen TVs.........

23

Image stabilizer function ................................

24

Recording in various situations

 

(Scene mode)..............................................

24

Recording in natural colours

 

(White balance) ...........................................

25

Manual focus adjustment...............................

26

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...

27

Playback mode

 

Playing back tape ..........................................

28

Frame-by-frame playback .............................

29

Playback on TV .............................................

29

Edit mode

 

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

 

(Dubbing) ....................................................

30

Using the DV Cable for Recording

 

(Digital Dubbing) .........................................

30

Menu

 

Menu list ........................................................

31

Menus related to taking pictures ...................

32

Menus related to playback ............................

33

Other menus..................................................

33

Others

 

Indications .....................................................

34

Warning/alarm indications .............................

34

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ....

35

Before requesting repair

 

(Problems and solutions) ............................

36

Cautions for Use............................................

38

Explanation of terms......................................

41

Specifications

 

Specifications ................................................

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Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

1)

 

2)

3)

4)

 

1)AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

-7-

2)Battery pack -7-

3)AV cable -30-

4)Digital video head cleaner -39-

Optional

1)AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

2)Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)

3)Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

4)Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)

5)Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

6)Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

7)Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E)

8)Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)

9)ND filter (VW-LND30E)

10)MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

11)Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12)DV cable (VW-CD1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

 

(3)

(1)

(4)

 

(2)(5)

(1)White balance sensor -26-

(2)Grip belt -6-

(3)Lens

≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E; optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in front of the lens. Do not fit the other accessories. (except for the lens cap)

(4)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-, -23-

(5)Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -30-

(6)(7)

(8)

DV

(9) (10)

(6)Speaker -28-

(7)Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-

(8)Cassette holder -12-

(9)DV terminal [DV] -30-

(10)USB terminal [ ]

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(15)

 

(16)

(11)

(17)

 

(18)

(19)

(12)

(20)

(13)

(14)

(11) Viewfinder -10-, -41-

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

(12)Battery holder -7-

(13)Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] -7-

(14)DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -7-

(15)Power switch [OFF/ON] -8-

(16)Status indicator -8-

(17)Menu button [MENU] -15-

(18)Joystick -13-

(19)Mode dial -13-

(20)Recording start/stop button -18-

(21)

(23)

 

 

(24)

(22)

 

(21) LCD monitor -10-, -41-

 

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

(22)LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -10-

(23)Reset button [RESET] -35-, -38-

(24)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -17-, -24-, -27-

(25)

(26)

(27)

(25)Cassette cover -12-

(26)Zoom lever [W/T] -20-

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -28-

(27)Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19-

(28)

(28)Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.)

(29)

(29) Shoulder strap fixture

1

2

≥Put the strap (optional) through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

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Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt.

Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

1

2

 

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

3

1

2

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

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Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time (-8-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging

Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start.

When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

1

1Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor.

3Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the movie camera.

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

ª Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever, slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY

RELEASE

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer.

Supplied

A

1 h 40 min

battery/

B

1 h 50 min

CGR-DU06

 

(1 h 25 min)

(7.2 V/

C

55 min

640 mAh)

 

(45 min)

CGA-DU12

A

2 h 25 min

(7.2 V/

B

3 h 15 min

1150 mAh)

 

(2 h 40 min)

 

C

1 h 40 min

 

 

(1 h 20 min)

CGA-DU14

A

2 h 45 min

(7.2 V/

B

3 h 50 min

1360 mAh)

 

(3 h)

 

C

1 h 55 min

 

 

(1 h 30 min)

CGA-DU21

A

3 h 55 min

(7.2 V/

B

5 h 45 min

2040 mAh)

 

(4 h 30 min)

 

C

2 h 55 min

 

 

(2 h 15 min)

CGA-DU07

A

1 h 30 min

(7.2 V/

B

1 h 55 min

680 mAh)

 

(1 h 30 min)

 

C

1 h

 

 

(45 min)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time C Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)

“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes. ≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12, CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording).

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the movie camera being used will also heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # #

# # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Turning the camera on

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.

ª How to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

1

OFFON

≥The status indicator lights red and the power turns on.

≥If the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] in the Tape Recording Mode, the power turn off.

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

1

OFFON

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power turns off.

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ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode.

OFFON

1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use. (-10-)

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be activated.

2Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.

OFF ON

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥The status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON] (-11-), the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the status indicator lights green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

OFFON

≥The status indicator lights up and the power turns on.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-15-)

2Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ª About date/time

≥The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

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ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.

1Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part and open the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer.

1180o

2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

ª Adjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

12:30:45

 

12:30:45

1.4.2006

 

1.4. 2006

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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Quick start

ª To cancel Quick Start

When quick start is on the battery power is still

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

(-15-)

being consumed, even when the LCD monitor

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

and the viewfinder are closed.

unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off.

The camera will resume recording/pause mode

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the

then the status indicator will go off and the

viewfinder is reopened.

camera will be completely turned off.

≥Please note in quick start mode approximately

 

half the pause recording power is being

≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is

consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce

removed in quick start standby mode, quick

the battery recording/playback time.

start is cancelled and the power turns off.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

≥A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording

balance on automatic, it may take some time

Mode is set.

until the white balance is adjusted if the scene

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

being recorded has a light source different from

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

the scene last recorded. (When the colour night

(-15-)

view function is used, however, the white

 

balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

MENU

≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,

 

the zoom magnification becomes 5k and the

 

picture size may differ from what it was before

 

quick start standby.

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-32-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

viewfinder.

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

 

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

 

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

 

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

OFF ON

again.

≥When using the AC adaptor, quick start can be

 

 

used even if a tape is not inserted.

≥The status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

OFFON

≥The status indicator lights red and the camera is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Inserting/removing a cassette

1Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power.

2Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out.

3After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.

≥The cassette holder is housed.

1

PUSH

Caution:

Take care not to trap your fingers under the cassette holder when closing it.

5Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover by pressing the mark 2.

2

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-40-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or the viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-38-)

ª When the cassette holder does not come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.

ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ª Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

1

R E C

SAVE

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Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

1

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

1

3

5

4 2

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1)Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

1

 

2

Fade

-22-

1/4

3

Backlight compensation

-21-

 

1

Help mode

-14-

2/4

2

Soft skin mode

-22-

3/4

3

Colour night view

-21-

4/4

2

Recording check

-18-

1

Blank search

-19-

1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

1

Select by moving up.

2

Select by moving down.

3

Select by moving left.

4

Select by moving right.

5

Determine by pushing the centre.

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2)Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

2

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

Iris or gain value

-27-

5/5

3

White balance

-25-

1

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed

-27-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Manual focus adjustment

 

6/6

 

 

 

 

 

(When set to [FOCUS])

-26-

1

 

 

 

 

1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

3) Tape Playback Mode

 

3

 

Playback/pause

-28-

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Stop

-28-

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Rewind (review playback)

-28-

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Fast forward (cue playback)

-28-

 

 

 

 

 

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

1

2Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape Recording Mode.

3Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

ª To exit the Help mode

Select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] button.

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot be set.

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