Panasonic NV-FJ735AM, NV-FJ730 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder
Model No.
AUDIO
AV3 IN
A.DUB
L MONO
R
TIMER REC
CVC
REC/OTR
/6/
6
NV-FJ730 Series
NV-FJ735AM
Operating Instructions
Contents Page
Warning and Important Information 2
Controls and Components 3
Connections 5
Tuning the TV to Your VCR 6
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 7
Language Setting of the On Screen Display 10
Setting the Clock of Your VCR 10
Preparations for G-CODE Programming 11
Settings Using the On Screen Display 12
Option Setting 13
Playback 14
Recording 16
Timer Recording 20
G-CODE Programming 22
Search Functions 23
Editing 26
Before Requesting Service 27
Specifications 29
VQT9654
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Warning and Important
Information
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 book case or similar unit.
WARNING: 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.
Important
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
For your safety
Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.
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Notes:
The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use. – When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3,
or R6 size batteries.
– When the batteries are exhausted, remove them
immediately and dispose of them correctly.
– Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity
(+ and -) correctly aligned.
– Do not mix old battery with new battery. – Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and
Manganese. – Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. – Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. – When you do not use the remote control for a long time,
take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
Longrun Head System
This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours of recording/playback with high quality images. Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protects heads from dust and prevents head clogging. Plus, [Alumina] Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. – Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes.
Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.
Cautions before you operate this VCR
Avoid: – Humidity and dust. – Covering the ventilation holes with soft materials such as
cloth or paper. – Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. – Magnets or electromagnetic objects. – Touching internal parts of the VCR. – Water or some other liquid. – Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during
lightning storms.) – Anything heavy on the VCR. – Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands. – Using a cell phone near the VCR because doing so may
cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
Do: – Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth. – Install the VCR in a horizontal position. – Keep the VCR, TV and other equipment switched off until
you have finished all connections.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
– The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a
well-heated room. – The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such
as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot
and humid.
Note:
– In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate
the VCR for at least 1 hour.
This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.
Press the POWER button 1 to switch the VCR from on the standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.
Plug in Auto Tuning
Aerial
1 Connect the
aerial cable.
Setting image illustration
AUDIO
A.DUB
L MONO
AV3 IN
R
EXT LINK
TIMER REC
CVC
REC/OTR
3 Press the POWER
button 1.
2 Connect the
mains lead.
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All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in memory. – Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 7.)
2
On Screen Display
AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.
CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU
21
Plug in Auto Tuning is completed.
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W
6
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Controls and Components
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POWER
AV2 IN
VIDEO
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SEARCH
PICTURE MODE
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AUDIO
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PAUSE/STILL
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AV
NAVI
SEARCH
MENU
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DATE
PROG. / CHECK
DISPLAY
REPEAT
5
INDEX
PICTURE MODE
OK
ON OFF
CH
CANCEL
SPEED
RESET AUDIO
6
INPUT SELECT
VOLUME
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G-CODE
REC
JET REW
VCR
TV
TIMER
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INDEX
PICTURE MODE
OK
ON OFF
CH
––
CANCEL
SPEED
RESET AUDIO
6
INPUT SELECT
VOLUME
+
G-CODE
REC
JET REW
VCR
TV
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TIMER
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If the front panel comes off
1
V
1 Insert the panel as show in the illustration.
2
2 Ensure the panel is parallel to the unit, then
press firmly down and in on the levers until they click into place.
3 Check that the panel now moves correctly.
– If it does not, remove it and repeat the
above procedure.
Front panel
A half-mirror is used in the front panel.
Characters (tape counter, etc.) indicated in the
display may be illegible depending on
environmental brightness and light reflections.
Maintenance
When the half-mirror on the front panel gets dirty
with fingerprints or dust, wipe it with lens cleaner
for eyeglasses or cloth taking care not to damage
the mirror.
3
VCR Operation
Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
1 POWER button
2 Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1– 99).
Example:
9
9:
1
19:
9
To enter numbers for various settings.
3 AV button
4 NAVI button
5 PICTURE MODE button
6 SEARCH button
7 Play button
8 Rewind button
9 DATE button
: CH button
; CANCEL button
< PROG./CHECK button
= RESET button
> DISPLAY button
? AUDIO button
@ OSD button
A TIMER (REC) button
B SPEED button
C OFF button
D ON button
E VCR/TV switch
F Stop button
G Fast Forward button
H JET REW button
I REC button
J Pause/Slow button
K G-CODE button
L INDEX button
M VOLUME button
N Channel button
O INPUT SELECT button
P REPEAT button
Q DIRECT REC button
R Infra-red transmitter
S Cursor buttons
T OK button
U MENU button
V Child Lock Function buttons
(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use)
This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote control. Use this function, when you do not want other people to operate the VCR.
4
To Activate the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V
simultaneously until the [!" hold] indication appears in the VCR display.
– If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on,
the [!" hold] indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.
To Cancel the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V
simultaneously until the [!" hold] indication disappears.
W Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window
X TAPE REFRESH button
Y Cassette compartment
Z REC/OTR button
[ EJECT button
\ VIDEO IN (AV2) socket
] AUDIO IN (AV2) sockets
^ PAUSE/STILL button
_ A.DUB button
` VCR display
a CVC indicator
The crystal view control function ensure that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically. While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication a is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated.
b VIDEO IN socket
c VIDEO OUT socket
d AUDIO IN sockets
e AUDIO OUT sockets
f AUDIO OUT (L) socket
g AUDIO OUT (R) socket
h RF IN socket
i RF OUT socket
TV Operation
– Set the VCR/TV switch E to [TV].
1
You can use the POWER 1°
4
VOLUME M°
and Channel N°5 button for your TV operation.
(See page 5.)
1
To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice
°
versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:
Numeric buttons 2 AV button 3 Channel button N
2
To select the programme positions (1– 99) on the TV.
°
3
°
To select desired AV input on the TV.
4
To adjust the volume of the TV.
°
5
To select the desired programme position (TV station) on
°
the TV.
, Numeric 2°2, AV 3°3,
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
Connections
You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote control after setting it.
This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some manufacturers using the supplied remote control.
Preparation
Set the VCR/TV switch E to [TV].
Operations
1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while
referring to the following table.
2 While holding down the POWER button 1 , use the
Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer number. This completes the settings for the TV manufacturer.
– Be sure to enter the number in two digits.
Example: 1 ) 01
3 To confirm the correct settings were made, check
whether the TV can be operated properly.
– When a manufacturer has multiple numbers in the
following table, try entering other numbers if the TV operations cannot be performed properly, and then select the optimal number.
This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.
Aerial (Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
1
Cable Strap
To mains supply
2
Aerial Connector
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
)
OUT
IN (AV1
3
Aerial Input socket h
IN
OUT
RF
Aerial Output socket i
Notes:
– If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already
been made, and so you do not need to perform the above setting procedure. However, this remote control may not work with some Panasonic TVs.
– Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote
control (including all TVs non-remote compatible).
List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control
[Brand] [Code]
Panasonic/National 01– 04
SONY 05
TOSHIBA 06
JVC 07
HITACHI 08
MITSUBISHI 09, 10
SHARP 11
PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 12
NEC 13
SANYO 14
GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16
SAMSUNG 17, 18
SANYO 19
To loose a Cable Strap
Push up a strap in the direction of
Cable Strap
the arrow, pushing a Lock Tab.
Lock Tab
Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Socket: Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable. (See page 6.)
Aerial (Not supplied)
VIDEO IN
)
OUT
IN (AV1
IN (AV1
1
Aerial Input socket h
IN
OUT
RF
Aerial Output socket i
VIDEO OUT c / AUDIO OUT e
IN
)
OUT
RF
OUT
Aerial Connector
2
Cable Strap
4
To mains supply
Connection to a Stereo Amplifier
Stereo amplifler (Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
AUDIO IN
3
(Supplied)
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
PLAYBACK
(Not supplied)
REC
AUDIO IN d AUDIO OUT f/g
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Tuning the TV to Your VCR
21
ss
69
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21-E69. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/ Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
To Change the RF output Channel
In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and down from the current setting. The procedure is described below.
Operations 1 Hold down MENU button U for 5 seconds or more.
– The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR
picture on the TV displays this pattern.
VCR display
Panasonic VCR
Notes:
– If the VCR is turned on with the aerial not connected, all
channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the aerial and then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto Tuning.
– When Auto Tuning is cancelled halfway, Auto Tuning is not
executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again. In this case, see page 7 [To Restart Plug in Auto
Tuning].
Operations 1 Turn on the TV and the VCR.
2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to
use for your video playback.
– Tune the TV until the display shown below appears on
the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)
– Set [RF SELECT] by pressing the Cursor buttons (21)
S to select the colour TV system used by the TV set to be connected.
BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G I: PAL I DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1
On Screen Display
AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.
CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU
21
AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED.
RF SELECT BG I DK
END: MENU
RF SELECT:
RF SELECT BG I DK
END: MENU
RF SELECT:
2 Enter the desired channel number (E21-E69) by the
Numeric buttons 2 or the Channel button N.
Ensure that the VCR/TV switch E is set to [VCR]. Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF)
when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/ Video cable. Press the Channel button N to display [ss].
(RF OFF)
– It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric
buttons 2.
Example:
28:
2 8
3 Press the MENU button U to finish the setting mode.
4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
Note:
– Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not
necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
During Plug in Auto Tuning
3 Press the MENU button U.
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After Plug in Auto Tuning
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your
VCR
The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.
Plug in Auto Tuning
When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.
Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display
Introduction
The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary.
Preparations
– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
– Turn on the VCR and select any programme position
except A1 or A2.
– Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.
CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU
21
Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position. – If you turn the VCR off during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will
stop halfway.
– If the VCR starts playback during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning
will stop halfway.
To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation:
Press the MENU button U during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.
To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning: 1 Press the EJECT button [ and remove the video
cassette.
2 Keep the Channel buttons N
on the VCR pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on. – The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears
for a moment then changes to 1.
Operations 1 Press the MENU button U to display
the Main menu on the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (
3434
34) S
3434
to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button T.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (
3434
34) S
3434
to select [AUTO TUNE] then press the Cursor buttons (
2121
21) S to start
2121
the Auto Tuning. – When Auto Tuning is completed,
the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.
Channels that can be Received
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
TUNER PRESET
CH 1 CLEAR AUDIO SYSTEM COLOUR SYSTEM[AUTO AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE
SELECT:
AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.
CH 1 END: MENU
The number displayed here is the number of channels still to be auto tuned.
SEARCH
[
OFF
END :MENU
[BG]
]
]
[3]
100
Disappears
1
3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
Auto Tuning commences.
If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off, playback or a power failure: 1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
Auto Tuning commences.
SYSTEM
VHF
CATV
UHF
S01–S05
B
CCIR Standard
G
(B.G.H)
E2–E12
M1–M10
U1–U10
E21–E69
S21–S41
Hong Kong Special
I
Administrative
––
E21–E69 Region of China, UK (I)
East Europe (D.K.K1)
D K
China (D)
C1–C12
44–470MHz
E21–E69R1–R12
C13– C57Z1–Z35
Notes:
– Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position. Other programme positions are skipped.
– Auto Tuning takes five or more minutes to complete its
search.
– If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the
procedure on page 8.
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Manual Tuning Procedure
Direct Tuning
1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [TUNER
PRESET] then press OK button T.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CH] then
select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.
4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
5 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [AUDIO
SYSTEM] then select the broadcasting system by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.
BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.GI: PAL IDK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1
6 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [COLOUR
SYSTEM] then select [AUTO] by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S. – The VCR automatically distinguishes between PAL and
SECAM broadcasts.
– If the picture lacks colour when [AUTO] is selected,
select [MESECAM] or [PAL].
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
5 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [SEARCH].
6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the number of the
desired programme position. – For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps 3– 6.
7 Press the MENU button U twice to exit the On Screen
Display.
Fine Tuning Procedure
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [FINE] then
press the Cursor buttons (21) S to obtain the best tuning condition. – Press the OK button T to return the tuning to its former
state.
5 Press the MENU button U to exit
the On Screen Display.
7 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [SEARCH]
then press the Cursor buttons (21) S to start the Manual Tuning. – If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press the
Cursor buttons (21) S again.
– Press the MENU button U and repeat steps 37 for
each programme position you want to tune to a station.
On Screen Display
CH 2
SEARCH
END: MENU
CH 2 SEARCH 74
END: MENU
8 Press the MENU button U three times to exit the On
Screen Display.
CH 2 AFC: OK
FINE : END: MENU
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CLEAR] then
press the Cursor buttons (21) S to select [ON]. – Repeat steps 34 for other unused programme
positions to skip during the selection of programme positions.
– To cancel the blanking of a programme position select
that programme position then set [CLEAR] to [OFF].
5 Press the MENU button U twice to exit the On Screen
Display.
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To Add and Delete the Channel
Example:
If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S
to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button T.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S
to select the desired programme
G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
position (example CH3) then press the Cursor button (1) S to select [ADD].
CH 3
CH ADD&DELETE
ADD: DELETE:
CH SELECT:
END: MENU
CH 3
CH ADD&DELETE
ADD: DELETE:
CH SELECT:
END: MENU
Example:
If you want to delete Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S
to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button T.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S
to select the desired programme position (example CH3) then press
TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION
SELECT
: , O K
END
:MENU
the Cursor button (2) S to select [DELETE].
CH 3
CH ADD&DELETE
ADD: DELETE:
CH SELECT:
END: MENU
CH 3
CH ADD&DELETE
ADD: DELETE:
CH SELECT:
END: MENU
Programme
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channel
2
4
6
8
10
12
Programme
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channel
2
4
6
8
10
12
Adding a channel shifts the programme positions of
Channel 6 to Channel 12 up, as shown in the list above.
– The list of the programme positions do not appear on
the On Screen Display.
4 After adding, tune the added channel. (See steps 3– 7 in
Manual Tuning Procedure on page 8.)
– Press the MENU button U twice and repeat steps 34
for each of the other programme positions.
5 Press the MENU button U four times to exit the On
Screen Display.
Programme
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channel
2
4
6
8
10
12
Programme
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channel
2
4
8
10
12
Deleting a channel shifts the programme positions of
Channel 8 to Channel 12 down, as shown in the list above.
– The list of the programme positions do not appear on
the On Screen Display.
– Repeat step 3 for each of the other programme
positions.
4 Press the MENU button U twice to exit the On Screen
Display.
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