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Using the CAMCORDER - Advance Recording

BLC (Back Light Compensation)

BLC works in CAMCORDER mode only.

Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background. For Example:

The subject is in front of a window.

The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and

is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to

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on

distinguish his/her features.

 

 

The subject is outdoors and the background

 

 

The light sources are too bright.

 

 

The subject is against a snowy background.

 

 

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER.

 

 

2.Set the power switch to RECORD

3.Press the BLC(STOP) button.

Normal - BLC - Normal

BLC enhances the subject.

PLAY

FADE

TAPEMEMORY

S.SHOW

 

BLC

 

DELETE

REC

REV

FWD

Notes

While setting NITE PIX to ON, the BLC function does not work.

The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode.

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Fade In and Out

The FADE function works in CAMCORDER and

You can give your recordings a professional look by special effects such as fading in at the beginning of sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.

To Start Recording

1.Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (Fade

2.Press the START/STOP button and at the same time the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture sound gradually appear (Fade In).

To Stop Recording (Using FADE IN / FADE OUT)

3.When you wish to stop recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

4.When the picture has disappeared,

press the START/STOP button to stop recording.

Press the FADE

a.FADE OUT (Approx

b.FADE IN (Approx

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

FADE

S.SHOW

BLC

 

PLAY

STBY

 

0:00:00

Y

 

R

 

 

O

 

 

M

 

 

E

 

 

M

 

 

OFF

PLAY

Y

R

O

OFF

R

PLAY

Y

R

O

OFF

OUT Gradual disappearance

Gradual appearance

b. FADE IN

Release the FADE button

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Audio Dubbing (SCD5000 only)

The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.

You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP

Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment.

The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1.Set the device to CAMCORDER.

If you want to use an external the external MIC input jack on the

2.Set the power switch to PLAYER mode

If you want to use an external external MIC input jack on the

3.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button and find the timeframe of the scene to be dubbed.

 

 

 

FADE

4.

Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.

S.SHOW

5.

Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control.

BLC

DELETE

A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD.

The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state for dubbing.

6.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

 

 

Y

 

A

L

 

P

 

 

Y

R

O

M

E

M

OFF

R

E

C

PHOTO

STILL

ZERO MEM.

REW/RPS

PLAY

FF/FPS

A.DUB

STOP

SELF TIMER

 

 

SLOW

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Dubbed Audio Playback

1.Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.

2.Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER.

3.Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

4.Select PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL.

5.Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the sub-menu.

6.Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

7.Using the MENU DIAL, select the AUDIO playback channel.

Press the MENU DIAL to confirm the audio playback channel.

-SOUND1 : play the original sound.

-SOUND2 : play the dubbed sound.

-MIX(1+2) : play back with SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed.

8.To exit, press the MENU button.

9.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape. Note

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA PLAY SET

MEMORY

VIEWER

TAPE PLAY MODE

 

CAMCORDER SET

 

PLAY SET

 

PB DSE SELECT

 

PHOTO SEARCH

 

PHOTO COPY

 

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND1

When you playback added sound (SOUND2 or MIX mode), you may experience some loss of sound

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

TAPE PLAY MODE

PLAY SET

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND[1]

SOUND[2]

MIX [1+2]

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PHOTO Image Recording

1.Press the PHOTO button and

The still picture appears on

If you do not wish to record,

2.Release the PHOTO button

The still picture is recorded

3.After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode.

Searching for a PHOTO Picture

The PHOTO SEARCH works in

1.Press the MENU button.

The MENU list will appear.

2.Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMCORDER and press the MENU DIAL.

3.Select PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

4.Select PHOTO SEARCH from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

5.Search for the PHOTO using the (FF) and (REW) buttons.

The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching.

After completing the search, the camcorder displays the still image.

6.To exit, press the (STOP) button.

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA PLAY SET

MEMORY

VIEWER

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

TAPE PLAY MODE

 

CAMCORDER SET

 

PLAY SET

 

PB DSE SELECT

 

PHOTO SEARCH

 

PHOTO COPY

 

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND1

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NITE PIX (0 Lux Recording)

The NITE PIX function works in

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER

2. Slide the NITE PIX switch to ON (NITE PIX indicator)

The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically.

3.To cancel the NITE PIX function, slide the NITE PIX switch to OFF.

Notes

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

If you use the NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may be tinted green.

While in NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

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POWER NITE PIX

The NITE PIX function works in CAMCORDER mode only.

The POWER NITE PIX function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NITE PIX

POWER NITE PIX is displayed for three seconds on the LCD if you press the SLOW SHUTTER switch is turned on.

When you work in POWER NITE PIX mode, the POWER NITE PIX icon appears on the LCD

1.Set the device to

2.Turn on the NITE

3. Press the SLOW

enables you to record

4. When using POWER NITE PIX the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

5.To cancel the POWER NITE PIX function, press the SLOW SHUTTER button until it is set to “ OFF ” and then turn off the NITE PIX switch.

Notes

STBY

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

5 5 min

POWER NITE PIX

P

1 2 : 0 0 AM O C T. 1 0 , 2 0 0 3

The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m (about 10 feet).

If you use the POWER NITE PIX function in normal recording situations (ex. outdoors by day), the recorded picture may contain unnatural colors.

In POWER NITE PIX mode, certain functions are not available, such as White Balance, Program AE, DSE, BLC.

When the subject is too bright, it is better to press the SLOW SHUTTER button (1/8 1/30) so that you can record in better quality.

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Using the CAMCORDER - Advance Recording

Various Recording Techniques

In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.

Note

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

1. General Recording.

1

2

2. Downward recording.

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from above.

3. Upward Recording.

3

4

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from below.

4. Self recording.

Recording while viewing the LCD screen from the front.

5

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD monitor, the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.

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Playback

Tape Playback

The playback function works in PLAYER mode only.

Playback on the LCD

It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors.

Playback on a TV Monitor

To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible color system.

We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks

1.Connect the camcorder to the TV with the Audio/Video cable.

The Yellow plug : Video

The White plug : Audio(L)

The Red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

-If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR, connect the Yellow plug (Video) to the video input of the TV or VCR and the White plug (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR.

2.Set the device to CAMCORDER.

3.Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

4.Turn the TV on and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO.

Refer to the TV or VCR User's Manual.

5.Play the tape.

Video input-

Audio input

 

(left)-White

Audio input

Yellow

 

(right)-Red

TV

 

Camcorder

 

 

S-VIDEO input

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

A/V

Notes

You may use a S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

Even if you use a S-VIDEO cable, you need to connect an audio cable.

If you connect the cable to the A/V Jack, you will not hear sound from the speakers.

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Playback

Connecting to a TV which has No Audio and Video Input Jacks

You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.

1.Connect the camcorder to the VCR with the Audio/Video The Yellow plug : Video

The White plug : Audio(L)

The Red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

2.Connect the TV to the VCR.

3.Set the device to CAMCORDER.

4.Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

5.Turn on both the TV and VCR.

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.

6.Play the tape.

Playback

You can play the recorded tape in PLAYER mode.

1.Connect a power source and set the device to CAMCORDER.

2.Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

3.Using the (FF) and (REW) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back.

4.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds. If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind

Note

The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

 

VIDEO

VCR

AUDIO(L)

AUDIO(R)

 

ANTENNA

RECORD

M.PLAY

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Playback

Various Functions while in PLAYER Mode

The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the

The F.ADV(Frame advance), SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only.

To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is than 5 minutes.

Playback Pause

Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.

To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL)

Picture Search - Forward/Reverse

Press the (FF) or (REW) buttons once To resume normal playback, press the

Keep pressing the (FF) or (REW) buttons during Playback or while in Still mode. To resume normal playback, release the button.

Slow Playback - Forward/Reverse (SCD5000 only)

Forward Slow Playback

Press the SLOW button on the remote control during Playback.

To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse Slow Playback

Press the (_) button during Forward Slow Play back.

To resume forward slow playback, press the (+) button.

To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

more

 

 

Y

 

A

L

 

P

 

 

FADE

Y

R

O

 

TAPEM

 

M

 

E

S.SHOW

 

BLC

OFF

 

 

R

DELETE

E

C

REV

FWD

 

 

F.ADV

 

T

W

PHOTO

STILL

ZERO MEM.

REW/RPS

PLAY

FF/FPS

A.DUB

STOP

SELF TIMER

 

 

SLOW

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Frame Advance - To Play back Frame by Frame (SCD5000 only)

Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works only in Still mode.

To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

Forward Frame Advance

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while in Still mode.

Reverse Frame Advance

Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction of the F.ADV mode.

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.

START/STOP

 

F.ADV

 

T

W

PHOTO

STILL

ZERO MEM.

REW/RPS

PLAY

FF/FPS

A.DUB

STOP

SELF TIMER

 

 

SLOW

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Playback

ZERO MEMORY(SCD5000 only)

The MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.

You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

1.Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or while recording at the point you wish to return to.

The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to Zero Memory with the M 0:00:00(Zero Memory Indicator)

If you want to cancel the Zero Memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

2.Finding the Zero Position.

When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. - The tape stops automatically when it reaches the Zero Position.

When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the

(REW) button.

-The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

3.The tape counter with the M (Zero Memory Indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed back to time code.

Notes

In the following situations, ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically:

-At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function.

-When the tape is ejected.

-When you remove the battery pack or power supply.

The Zero Memory may not function correctly when there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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Playback

PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)

The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode.

The PB DSE function enables you to apply a Digital Special Effect

1.Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the PLAYER mode

2.Playback a tape.

3.Press the MENU button and turn the MENU DIAL CAMCORDER.

TAPE PLAY MODE

INITIAL

CAMCORDER RECORD SET

CAMERA PLAY SET

MEMORY

VIEWER

or to a still image.

TAPE PLAY MODE

CAMCORDER SET

RECORD SET

PLAY SET

4.Press the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

5.Select PLAY SET and press the MENU DIAL.

6.Select PB DSE SELECT from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

7.Select a PB DSE item (OFF, Mirror, Mosaic) from the sub-menu and press the MENU DIAL.

8.To exit, press the MENU button.

 

 

TAPE PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

TAPE PLAY MODE

 

 

CAMCORDER SET

 

 

 

PLAY SET

 

 

 

PLAY SET

 

 

 

 

PB DSE SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB DSE SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

PHOTO SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO COPY

 

 

 

 

MIRROR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOSAIC

 

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. To cancel the PB DSE function, set the PB DSE to OFF or press the STOP button.

Notes

You cannot apply the PB DSE function to the pictures which are being input from an external video source.

Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function, it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder’s DV jack.

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Playback

PB ZOOM

The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER and M.PLAY mode.

The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify the playback or still image.

PLAYER mode : 1.2 - 8.0X

M.PLAY

1.Press the

2.The image allow you

3.You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x useing the zoom lever.

4.You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU DIAL.

5.You can change the arrow direction(vertical, horizontal) by pressing the MENU DIAL.

6.To cancel the PB ZOOM function, press the PB ZOOM or STOP button.

Notes

You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to pictures which are being input from an external video source.

The PB ZOOM images cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder’s DV jack.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

Transferring Using IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections

Connecting to a DV Device

Connecting with Other DV Standard Products.

A standard DV connection is quite simple.

If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.

!!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin & 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.

With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format, allowing high quality images to be transferred.

Connecting to a PC

If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE 1394 add-on card onto the PC. (not supplied)

The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC.

Notes

When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device, some functions may not work. If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again.

When you transmit data from the camcorder to the PC, the PC function button is not available in M.PLAY mode.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

System Requirements

CPU : Intel®(or compatible) Pentium III™ 450Mhz or faster.

Operating System : Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~OS X)

Main Memory : More than 64 MB RAM

IEEE1394 Add-On Card or Built In IEEE1394 Card

Recording with a DV Connection Cable

1. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.

Make sure that DV IN appears on the screen.

3. Press the START/STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode.

PAUSE is displayed on the OSD.

4.Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.

5.Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

If you want to pause the recording, press the START/STOP button again.

6.To stop recording, press the (STOP) button.

Note

When using this camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on the monitor may seem uneven, however recorded pictures will not be affected.

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MEMORY STICK (SCD5000 only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Memory Stick (SCD5000 only) stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory Stick Functions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record Still Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View Still Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single(View Frame by Frame)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tab

Slide Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protect Images Against Accidental

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete Images Recorded on the Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add text to Still Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formatting the Card

(SCD24 only)

 

 

Note

You can use most of the camera's functions when recording to the Memory Stick.

appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.

While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick.

- Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data damage.

If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.

TM

"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

TM

All other product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" will not be mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Using the CAMERA

Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Stick

Inserting the Memory Stick

1.Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2.Insert the Memory Stick into the CARD slot in the direction of the arrow.

Ejecting the Memory Stick

1.Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2.Push the Memory Stick, and it will automatically come out of the camcorder.

3.Pull out the Memory Stick.

Note

If you set the camcorder to M.PLAY mode, the last recorded still image appears.

-If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, "NO STORED IMAGE!" will appear on the screen.

Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing or formatting.

Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Stick, otherwise. you may lose data on the Memory Stick.

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Card.

Do not bend the Card.

After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick in a soft case to prevent electrostatic shock.

The content stored on the Memory Stick may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately.

Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.

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Using the CAMERA

Structure of the Folders and Files on the Memory Stick

 

are saved in JPEG file format on the card.

 

files are assigned to a folder.

to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the CARD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCIM

*MEM/P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 SSDVC

000-0000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCAM 0001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCAM 0002

 

 

 

File number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Folder number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101SSDVC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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