DREAM Sidecar Installation and User Manual
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1. Panel 8 Central4sgnPanelRight Add Panel Py Licda Panel 3 Delete Panel Cancel Remove All Figure 4 ConsCon Window Two Sidecar Panel ID Configuration If two Master Sidecars are to be fitted to a Station the Fairlight distributor must be informed prior to shipping in order for the panel configuration of the second Side car to be modified Where two Sidecars are present the following configuration should be used Sidecar 1 Fader Panel 1 ID 22 Sidecar 2 Fader Panel 1 ID 24 Sidecar 1 Fader Panel 2 ID 23 Sidecar 2 Fader Panel 2 ID 25 Sidecar 1 Switch Panel ID 5 Sidecar 2 Switch Panel ID 6 CONFIGURATION 3 5 USB INSTALLATION The USB drivers for the Sidecar must be installed the first time it is connected to the svstem There are three USB devices in each Sidecar These are the two six fader fader panels plus the switch panel Each panel has its own set of drivers Step 1 Ensure the Sidecar is connect to the Station and that the Station is running Turn on the power on the rear panel of the Sidecar After about one minute the top left indicator on each panel will flash to show that the firmware is running Step 2 After a few moments the Windows Found New Hardware dia log box will appear Click the Browse button and navigate to the following directory CADREAM Drivers USB drivers W2000 Select Fa rUsb infand click OK to complete the driver installa tion Step 3 When the Digital Signatures dialog box is di2. Press the CALL key to call the path controlled by the fader to the Parameter Pad and the Master Fader This also assigns the joystick on this sidecar to control the pan of this feed or group Soft Switch The soft switch is not supported in DREAM software release 1 1 this information is included for future reference The soft key can be assigned to any switch function available to the signal path The soft key function selection keys on the Master Sidecar allow the function of the fader soft keys to be set to one of five preset controls or any custom control selected from the Parameter Pad FADER STRIPS 2 5 Selecting Soft Switch Function To select a preset function for the soft switch press the Comp In L E G In EQ In Insert In or Arm Track kev in the Soft Switch function section on the Station Mas ter Sidecar To select a custom function for the soft switch press the Custom key in the Soft Switch function section on the Station Master Sidecar Assigning a Custom Soft Switch Function To define a custom function for the soft switch follow these steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Auto Adjust the Parameter Pad to display the function you wish to con trol by pressing the EQ Pan Dyn Aux or Plug In key and any page soft key as necessary Hold the BLUE key and press the Custom key in the Soft Switch function section on the Station Master Sidecar Press any soft switch in the Parameter Pad to select that function
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4. or live feed level BUS The fader controls a bus level EQ The equaliser is in circuit DVN The dynamics section is in circuit INS The insert is in circuit LINK The fader is a member of a link group Macro Bank 10 DREAM software release 1 1 does not support the Macro keys this information is included for future reference The Macro Bank keys provide instant access to the macro functions stored in Macro Bank 10 See Macros on page 30 2 the chapter on Macros in the Station User Manual for complete details on recording and using macros SURROUND CONTROL SECTION The Surround Control section provides motorised joystick panning for the current ly selected signal path i e the one controlled by the Central Fader and the Parameter Pad Press the CALL key on a fader strip to apply the panner to that signal path If two Master Sidecars are installed the joystick on a secondary master sidecar is only active if the currently called signal path appears in the faderset associated with that sidecar To use the joystick on either sidecar press the CALL key next to any fader on the sidecar The joystick now controls the pan for that signal path FADER SETS Fader Sets Figure 2 Sidecar Fader Set Keys A Fader Set is an assignment of signal paths to faders across the Sidecar or two Side cars if present Fader sets are stored along with the preset snapshot in each project MACROS 2 7 In addition separate fader set setups are
5. stored in each automated mix that is saved Ten Fader Sets can be loaded using the numbered Fader Sets kevs Loading a Fader Set To load a Fader Set press one of the numbered kevs in the Fader Sets section Mapping a Fader Set To change the mapping in a Fader Set Step 1 Select the Fader Set to be changed by pressing a Fader Set key on the Sidecar Step 2 Press the Map key The left most fader amongst the Sidecars is now ready to have its signal path reassigned and its CALL key will flash Step 3 Select the desired signal path from the Selection Panel You may choose a Track Feed Live Feed Bus Master Main Sub or Aux Step 4 Once you have assigned the first fader the second fader be comes ready for assignment If you want to start assigning elsewhere on the surface press the CALL key for the fader you want to assign After assigning it the selection will move to the right as be fore To accept the current assignment for a fader immediately without making any selection press the CALL key of the next fader to the right You may assign a range of signal paths to a range of faders Step 1 Select the Fader Set to be changed by pressing a Fader Set key on the Sidecar Step 2 Press the Map key Step 3 Press the CALL key next to the first fader of the range you wish to assign Step 4 Select the range of signal paths by holding the first selection key and double pressing the last key in the range The paths sel
6. DREAM Sidecar Installation and User Manual Software Version 17 1 DREAM Station Software Version 1 1 Part No DBE1102 A Document No 203 DIGITAL AUDIO SOLUTIONS i Important Notice COPVRIGHT The material in this document is copvright to Fairlight ESP Ptv Ltd and mav not be quoted or re produced in anv form without written permission from the companv Fairlight is a trademark of Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their re spective owners LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY All the software and hardware provided with or purchased especially for Fairlight products has been tested for functionality Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will make its best efforts to correct reported defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities Fairlight ESP will also replace any defective media on which software has been delivered provided that the item to be replaced is returned to the dealer who supported the product within 90 days of purchase Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the system s performance or fitness for a particular purpose In no event will Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd be liable for direct or indirect damages arising from any defect in the product or its documentation Further Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will not accept any liability for any programs sounds audio recording or sequences stored in or used with Fairlight products in clud
7. Panel Connections AA dia eee je cms e Sus tom l E SS A mA e Figure 3 Station Console Rear Panel Connections On the rear of the Sidecar make the following connections 1 Connect an IEC mains power supply cable to the power supply inlet port 2 Connect the 5 pin XLR USB cable part no AMIX119 A from the female XLR labelled Sidecar on the rear of the Station to the male XLR labelled Sta tion on the rear of the Sidecar CONFIGURATION If the Sidecar has been purchased separately from the Station the Station must be configured to establish communication with the Sidecar via USB Overview Follow these steps to configure the Sidecar 1 Connect the Sidecar as described above prior to turning on the Station or Side car 2 Start by turning on the Station only 3 Run Cons con to add the Sidecar panels to the Station configuration 4 Then turn on the Sidecar to start the USB driver installation process Note that the Sidecar takes about one minute to start up during which time there is no indication on the panel Once the firmware is active the top left indicator flashes on each panel 5 Install the USB drivers as requested by Windows 6 Finally run the EMC calibration utility to calibrate the Sidecar touch sensors and LCDs Cons con The Sidecar panel must be added to the Station console configuration This is achieved with the Co
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9. contrast for each LCD Click the Backlight buttons to change the backlight level The backlight control for each LCD controls backlight level for the entire group of six LCDs Only one control needs to be ad justed Click OK to move on to the next LCD xl LCD Name Fader Panel IE l LCD Contrast x 5 skip Contrast Contrast Exit LCD Backlight CNN Backlight Backlight Figure 7 LCD Calibration Window CONSOLE CALIBRATION 3 7 Touch Sensor Calibration Touch sensors in rotarv controls and faders must be calibrated to compensate for environmental changes Select Touch Sensor from the Tvpe list TESTING AND COMMISSIONING Once the Sidecar has been installed configured and calibrated refer to the Station manual for operational procedures that will assist in testing its operation within the studio environment SIDECAR INSTALLATION 3 8 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 4 1 NOTES 4 2 Chapter 4 Specifications WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS The following information contains all the wiring details necessary for specifying studio cabling installations Connector sex described is the panel mount connector on the rear of the console Meter USB Description USB and DC Power connection for external meters Connector 5 Pin XLR Female XLR5 SIGNAL PAIR PIN 1 USB 1 PIN 2 0V PIN 3 12V PIN 4 0V PIN 5 USB 1 SHELL SHIELD 1 Sidecar USB D
10. e dni es rn INDEX P Power Supply Cable 3 3 Read Indicator 2 5 Remove Panel 3 4 S Safe Indicator 2 5 Safety i eb e o dte 3 2 Sensor Calibration 3 7 Sidecars eu ita embed Loss pt 2 2 Sidecar Panel 3 4 Signal Path Indicator 2 3 Signal Path Indicators 2 6 Soft Key A SOUS ac REND es 2 4 Soft Pot sees 2 3 Solo see re oe C do s MD 2 3 Solo Clear sn 2 4 Solo Contrast 2222222222 2 4 Surround Control 2 6 T Touch Indicator 2 5 Touch Sensor Calibration 3 7 Trim Indicator 2 5 U USB sana ed ads nto l 3 3 W Write Indicator 2 5 X POR ti 3 3
11. ected will replace the paths previously assigned to the sequence of faders starting with the fader selected A fader may be removed from a Fader Set Step 1 Press the Delete soft key in the LCD All following faders move to the left when this is done and the fader at the extreme right of the console is made blank SIDECAR OPERATION 2 8 A fader mav be inserted into a fader set Step 1 Press the Insert soft kev in the LCD this is onlv active dur ing mapping at anv point in the mapping The faders to the right of the current position will immediate ly move one place to the right so that the right most fader will disappear from the end The new fader is immediately ready to be assigned to a signal path Ifanother fader is selected before this is done the insert ed one is left blank Changes to Fader Sets can be accepted in the following ways 1 Pressing the Map key accepts the changes and exits from map ping operations 2 Pressing a different Fader Set key accepts the changes and be gins mapping the new Fader Set 3 Selecting another mode accepts the changes and launches the new mode Changes to Fader Sets cannot be cancelled during a mapping operation but can be undone immediately afterwards Pressing the Fader Set key of the Fader Set being changed has no effect Mapping Bus Faders Mapping Bus Masters is accomplished during a mapping session by pressing the bus key on the Selection Panel The Bus Fader is a si
12. escription USB and DC Power connection for Sidecars Note that Sidecars do not require DC power Connector 5 Pin XLR Female XLR5 SIGNAL PAIR PIN 1 USB 4 1 PIN2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 USB 1 SHELL SHIELD 1 WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS 4 3 DIMENSIONS WEIGHT AND POWER REQUIREMENTS A DREAM Station Sidecars SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION Double pole neutral fusing Disconnect power before changing fuse or servicing Width Depth Height at Front Height at Rear Net Weight Supply Voltage Power Consumption Fuse 569 mm 22 4 525 mm 20 7 40 mm 1 6 131 mm 5 2 13 kg 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 150 Watts Fuse 3 15A 20 x 5mm Quickblow F Glass or Ceramic 250V UL only Index i NOTES INDEX Index ii Index A Add Panel Auto a a EUM Automation Status Indicators A see Configuration Veis Datos CCODS CORL is X MEN Pa D Fader Calibration Fader Panel RIA ON Fader Spread ee FEEDS Sans e ers Patas lit o hub rate al Indicators v Leu ka Ti d Input Indicator 341 25 v9 V2 vs vex Interconnection J loysuek ru Sub ig RH MN Joystick Calibration L LATCH i vsus sav qus beo LCD Calibration 31 x taw bil LCD Legend Window Link Indicator 05 5 sd oe A M Macros cock Re RERO ner Mapping ara Mechanical Installation Modify Panel aer Mut
13. f the Sidecar Also included are the rear panel connection details INTRODUCTION 2 1 NOTES Chapter 2 Sidecar Operation INTRODUCTION The Station Master Sidecar expands the real time control capabilities of the Station system by adding twelve extra fader strips and an upper section comprising joystick panner soft pot and soft switch function selection panels dedicated macro keys and fader set selection keys Each fader strip includes a motorised touch sensitive fader LCD legend panel channel status indicators mute and solo keys a call key auto mation enable key and an assignable soft switch and motorised touch sensitive soft pot A Station system may also include one Slave Sidecar The Slave Sidecar includes twelve fader strips only The Slave Sidecar can only be added to a system which al ready includes a Master Sidecar Figure 1 Station Master Sidecar USING THE SIDECAR The Fader Set keys page through the available signal paths in banks of twelve by default For example to access the fader for track feed 14 press the Fader Set 2 se lection key and move the second fader from the left The feed or bus name is dis played in the LCD above each fader Press the CALL key next to the fader to call the feed to the Parameter Pad See Fader Sets on page 2 6 for details of user definable fader sets The fader MUTE and SOLO key all perform their respective functions as described below The soft po
14. for the Sidecar soft keys Press the AUTO key to set the signal path into automation record See Automation on page 22 2the Automation chapter of the Station Installation and User Manual for more details on automation procedures Automation Status Indicators These indicators show the automation status of the signal path using illuminated text See the Automation chapter in the Station User Manual Automation on page 22 2 for more details TOUCH LATCH SAFE READ WRITE TRIM SIDECAR OPERATION The fader is touched and will start to write automation data when in touch write mode Touch is active and in Latch mode Once a control is touched it will continue to write data after it is released The selected signal path is in safe mode and will not update automation data The selected signal path is in read mode and playing back au tomation data The selected signal path is armed to write automation data the console is in write mode and recording automation The WRITE indicator flashes while in preview mode The selected signal path is set to trim automation data the console is in trim mode and recording automation The TRIM indicator flashes while in trim mode but not re cording 2 6 Signal Path Indicators MACROS These indicators show the source status of the signal path using illuminated text INPUT The fader controls the input level to a disk recorder track FEED The fader controls a track
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16. llumination and either one can be used to switch a function The joystick on a secondary master sidecar is only active ifthe currently called signal path appears in the faderset associated with that sidecar To use the joystick on either sidecar press the CALL key next to any fader on the sidecar The joystick now con trols the pan for that signal path 2 10 DUAL SIDECARS 3 1 NOTES Chapter 3 Sidecar Installation INTRODUCTION The DREAM Master Sidecar provides twelve additional faders and a joystick pan ner to expand the functionality of the DREAM Station The Slave Sidecar which may be used in conjunction with a Master Sidecar adds another twelve faders only fuse or servicing i CAUTION Double pole neutral fusing Disconnect power before changing MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The Sidecar provides a control surface to allow an engineer to work quickly and ef ficientiv The Sidecar console should be placed on a level horizontal surface Place the Sidecar at a suitable location adjacent to the Station within easv reach of the op erator Do not obscure the ventilation openings in the Sidecar chassis NOTE VA Care should be taken to provide the operator with a comfortable seating posi tion This will reduce fatigue improve efficiency and minimize the possibility of strain injury tai Figure 1 Master Sidecar INTRODUCTION 3 3 CONNECTING THE SIDECAR Figure 2 Sidecar Rear
17. ngle fader controlling all Bus Ele ments Bus Elements cannot be mapped directly to faders but they can be accessed by un folding the Bus Master from the Central Fader Mapping Link Groups Ifa member of a link group is selected to map to a fader only the link group master is mapped This also occurs if link group members are selected within a multiple se lection See Link Groups on page 11 2the chapter on Grouping in the Station User Manual for more details on link groups METER BRIDGE A Sidecar may be fitted with an optional meter bridge This includes one meter for each of the faders on the Sidecar Meters on page 13 2 DUAL SIDECARS If two Sidecars are attached to a Station system various functions behave as follows METER BRIDGE Fader Sets Ifa Fader Set was created with two Sidecars present and there is currently only one present the first twelve signal paths in the Fader Set are placed on the existing Side car If a Fader Set was created with one Sidecar present and there are currently two present the first twelve signal paths in the Fader Set are placed on the first Sidecar and the faders of the other Sidecar are unused until the Fader Set is changed Two Master Sidecars SIDECAR OPERATION If two Master Sidecars are fitted to a Station system all the keys in the Fader Set section and the Soft Controls section mirror each other Each corresponding key on the two Sidecars has the same state of i
18. ns con application SIDECAR INSTALLATION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 3 4 While the DREAM Start splash screen is displayed hold down the Shift key and press Pause Break and type SU Enter to enter super user mode Use the trackball to click on the Binnacle Cut key to launch Cons con the console configuration utility Alternatively click on My Computer on the Windows desktop and navigate to C Projects mixers fmc system Cons con exe Double click on the file name to run Cons con Select Station console type and click the Add Panel button to add panels one at a time Select panel number Panel 22 then select FaderPanel type Click OK to add the panel This refers to the first six faders on the sidecar Select panel number Panel 23 then select FaderPanel type Click OK to add the panel This refers to the second six faders on the sidecar Select panel number Panel 5 then select Sidecar type Click OK to add the panel This refers to the switch panel and joystick on the sidecar Click Save and Exit to complete the configuration To remove a panel select the panel and click Remove Panel To modify a panel select the panel and click Modify Panel E console Configuration xi Exit Console Type Dream v m7 Panel 1 ChanSelectPanel Panel 2 EditorPanel Panel 22 FaderPanel Panel 23 FaderPanel Panel 24 FaderPanel Panel 25 FaderPanel Panel Central amp sgnPanelL eft
19. oed All soloed feeds are routed to the solo bus Soloed link groups are automatically upmixed or down mixed to allow all their members to be monitored in the stereo monitor bus normal monitor upmixing or downmixing occurs between the monitor bus and the selected speaker set The AFL solo signal is derived after the feed fader and mute PEL solo is derived be fore the feed fader and mute To set the solo mode Step 1 Hold down a BLUE key and press the Utils key to enter the Utils menu Step 2 Press the Solo soft key to select the solo mode to be used Soloed feeds are shown with a green indicator on the mixer video display Solo Clear To clear all currently soloed paths hold down the BLUE key and press SOLO Solo Contrast When a feed is soloed in SIP mode all other feeds are reduced in level by the amount set in the Utils menu To adjust the solo contrast or solo front attenuation level Step 1 Hold down the BLUE key and press the Utils key Step 2 Press the Solo Frnt soft key and turn the jog wheel to set the gain reduction level The range is 0 to 100dB 100dB is off Call Follows Solo The current feed called to the Channel Panel and Master Fader can follow the cur rently soloed feed Call follows solo is enabled in the Call menu Step 1 Press the Call key to display the Call menu Step 2 Press the Call by Solo soft key to toggle call follows solos on or off Press the MUTE key to mute the output of the signal path
20. on and Sidecar combina tion offers a flexible and scalable solution to a range of audio production and post production tasks ABOUT THIS MANUAL The DREAM Sidecar Installation and User Manual should be used in conjunction with the DREAM Station Installation and User Manual to obtain complete instruc tion in the use and installation of the system These manuals provide all the infor mation necessary to rapidly become proficient at operating the system in a professional audio environment This manual is designed to familiarize sound editors and engineers with the facilities provided by the Sidecar The terminology and concepts used in this manual assume a reasonable knowledge regarding audio principles and studio procedures Finding the Information You Need Read through the chapters in the order presented to learn all the features of the sys tem or use the Table of Contents or Index to quickly find the specific informa tion you require The manual is divided into the following chapters each covering a specific topic Chapter 2 Sidecar Operation The Sidecar Operation chapter is also included in the online manual available by clicking on the Help key on the DREAM Start splash screen Chapter 3 Sidecar Installation This chapter outlines the steps required to perform a successful installation of the DREAM Station Sidecar Chapter 4 Specifications This chapter details the weight dimensions and power requirements o
21. splaved click Ves to continue Three drivers are required for each panel Respond to each new driver request as described above CONSOLE CALIBRATION SIDECAR INSTALLATION Console calibration is necessary whenever the Station or Sidecar is installed To cal ibrate the pots faders and touch sensors on the Sidecar run EMC by clicking on the Start key on the DREAM Start splash screen Hold down the Shift key and press the Pause Break key Shift Pause Break switches the keyboard focus from the QDC engine to EMC and Windows then type U This will bring up the calibration window Testing and Calibration Panel an x za Type M M Number Encoder Produ h er Test COM1 Close F Ci Switch Touch LED Test COM2 PCB SerialNumber Test GPIOs Figure 5 Console Calibration Window The Sidecar has three panels to calibrate The panels should be selected from the Panel drop down list one at a time and then calibrated as described below If cor rectly entered in Cons con the panels are listed as follows Fader Panel ID 22 Fader Panel ID 23 Sidecar Panel ID 5 Select each controller type one at a time select All from the Number list then click Go Wait for the controller movement to finish before moving on to the next con 3 6 troller tvpe During fader panel calibration the red signal present LED of the first fader in the panel will flash Calibration is complete when the LED stops flashing Check the calibra
22. t defaults to L R pan control FADER STRIPS Twelve fader strips are provided each one able to control a signal path Each fader strip includes the following hardware components INTRODUCTION 2 3 Signal Path Indicator The signal path indicators displav if a fader is assigned to one of the four Sub buses or the Main Bus or when controlling a track feed if the track is armed for recording LCD Legend Window Fader The LCD legend window displavs information about the signal path that the fader is controlling with the following lines of text System N ame displays the track or feed name of the current path Current Parameter displays the currently selected parameter on the Parameter Pad or soft pot Username displays a user defined feed name The touch sensitive motorised fader controls the level of the signal path being controlled by the fader strip The behaviour of the fader is the same as that of the Master Fader on the Station with the excep tion that there is no Fold key and no Master key Folding and unfold ing is carried out from the Central Fader only Soft Pot Solo SIDECAR OPERATION The soft pot controls the left right pan parameter of the signal path DREAM software release 1 1 does not support other soft pot func tions This information is included for future reference The soft pot can be assigned to any continuously variable parameter available to the signal path The soft pot selection ke
23. tion report in the window to verifv correct operation The types that need to be calibrated on the Sidecar are Encoder Touch Sensor Fader LCD and Joystick Each type is described below Encoder Calibration Select Encoder from the Type list All rotary encoders are automatically calibrated without intervention During fader panel calibration the red signal present LED of the first fader in the panel will flash Calibration is complete when the LED stops flashing Fader Calibration Select Fader from the Type list All faders are automatically calibrated without in tervention Joystick Calibration Select Joystick from the Type list The Joystick dialogue box will be displayed Click Reset to clear the previous values Move the joystick through its entire travel left to right and top to bottom The two fields on the left display the current X and Y values for the joystick Check that the joystick displays the lowest values for X and Y when it is positioned in the bottom left corner Check boxes are available to cor rect axis reversal or inversion When the minimum and maximum values are dis played in the Left Right Top Bottom fields the calibration process is complete Click OK Left 200 124 Right Swap Axis 131 j2 pa Bottom Reset Cancel Figure 6 Joystick Calibration Window LCD Calibration Select LCD from the Type list The LCD dialogue box will be displayed Click the Contrast buttons to change the
24. ys on the Master Sidecar allow the function of the soft pot to be set to one of five preset controls or any custom control selected from the Parameter Pad Selecting Soft Pot Function To select a preset function for the soft pot press the Pan LR Pan FB Boom Input Trim or Direct Level Key in the Soft Pot keys section on the Station Master Sidecar To select a custom function for the soft pot press the Custom key in the Soft Pot keys section on the Station Master Sidecar Assigning a Custom Soft Pot Function To define a custom function for the soft pot follow these steps Step 1 Adjust the Parameter Pad to display the function you wish to con trol by pressing the EQ Pan Dyn Aux or Plug In key and any page soft key necessary Step 2 Hold the BLUE key and press the Custom key in the Soft Pot keys section on the Station Master Sidecar Step 3 Touch any rotary control in the Parameter Pad to select that func tion for the Sidecar soft pots Individual feeds may be soloed in the monitoring system There are three solo modes which may be entered by pressing the SOLO key next to any fader These are Mute Call 2 4 solo in place or SIP after fader listen or AFL and pre fader listen or PFL SIP mutes all other feeds leaving only the soloed feeds feeding the bus being monitored SIP supports monitoring in any format AFL and PFL modes replace the current monitor source with the stereo solo bus whenever a feed is sol
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