HVR-1500A
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1. HVR 1500A HDCAM Recorder nung 3 3 5188 o Q 0 RS 422A oone RM 280 Editing Controller HD Security System HD SDI HVR 1500A Remote Camera BRC Series i P Tape HDV Accessories R2 TU HVBK 1520 HVBK 1505 RM 280 Format Converter Board Analog Input Board Editing Controller HDV XDCAM HD DV Production System i LINK Nonlinear Editing System i LINK Dubbing 2 Interface C r Tape HDV DV HVR 1500A HD Nonlinear Editing System J gt x p 1511 Tape E ESI HDCAM SR HD SDI Tape HDW F900R ee Shooting i LINK Interface Nonlinear Editing System HVR 1500A DSRM 10 VMC IL4615 1L4635 RCC 5G Remote Control Unit i LINK Cable 4 pin to 6 pin 9 pin Remote Control Cable 59 1 8 inches 1 5 m 196 7 8 inches 5 m 137 4 5 inches 3 5 m PHDV 276DM 186DM 124DM 64DM DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape PDVM 12N 22N 32N 40N Digital Videocassette Non IC type Mini size PDV 34N 64N 94N 124N 184N Mini size Standard size Digital Videocassette Non IC type Standard size PDVM 12CL PDV 12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape Cleaning Cassette Tape PD2. ITI Insert and Track Information PES Packetized Elementary Stream The HDV format also defines the HDV 720p specification which features 720 effective scanning lines progressive scanning system and 1 280 horizontal pixels Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i Specification 1 4 inch 6 35 mm Compatible with Existing and New DV Videocassette Tapes As a member of the proven DV family of formats the HDV format was developed from the outset to be compatible with all grades of DV videocassette tape This allows operators use high grade DV videocassette tapes for applications where high robustness is critical or consumer grade videocassette tapes for more economical operations For heavy duty applications the DigitalMaster M high grade cassette tape has been developed This tape is compatible with the HDV DVCAM and DV formats Versatile Recording amp Playback Switchable Recording HDV 1080i DVCAM DV and 60i 50i The HVR 1500A can be switched between HDV 1080i DVCAM and DV SP recording modes providing full flexibility to record in either standard definition or high definition depending on your production needs In addition it can be switched between 60i and 50i systems eliminating the need for two separate VTRs one for each standard 2 In HDV mode editing capabilities are not available 8 The HVR 1500A supports DV SP mode only DV LP mode is not available Assemble or insert editing is not sup
3. Picture Search Using Menu Keys The HVR 1500A provides a picture search function via the menu keys on its front panel By pressing the gt B Jand buttons forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM DV modes respectively The and buttons allow frame by frame picture search as well as slow motion playback H FWD search DV x8 REV search x 8 es No DVCAM DV x10 x 10 FWD frame by frame i x1 5 REV frame by frame Audio Level Control Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the front panel In recording mode the input audio level of the analog XLR SD SDI AES EBU and i LINK interfaces can be agjusted In playback mode the analog XLR SD SDI HD SDI AES EBU and i LINK output audio levels can be controlled 13 In HDV mode the input output audio levels cannot be adjusted held down held down Professional Control RS 422A Control The HVR 1500A is equipped with an RS 422A interface which is the industry standard for professional editing This allows the VTR to interface with other Sony VTRs editing controllers such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller and nonlinear editing systems The RS 422A offers frame accurate insert and assemble editing in DVCAM mode It can also be used for source feeding in HDV mode 14 The availability of frame accurate
4. control is dependent on the connected editing controller For information on compatible editing controllers please contact your nearest Sony office HD and SD Reference Inputs The HVR 1500A accepts both HD and SD reference signals Other Features e Compact Design half rack wide 3U high AC Operation 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz e Low Power Consumption approximate 60 W VITC Vertical Interval Time Code DVCAM format only e Video Processor Control via Menu Closed Caption Function DVCAM DV NTSC format only SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System Interface Rear Panel Time Code Input Output The HVR 1500A has a time code input output capability to synchronize time code when making tape copies Built in Signal Generator Equipped with a built in signal generator the HVR 1500A can generate color bars or black burst for video and a 1 kHz tone or silent signal for audio These signals can be recorded to tape when the HVR 1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV mode to create a pre striped tape prior to editing They can also be output from the analog and digital interfaces to adjust other equipment in the system 5 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available Rear panel of the HVR 1500A with the optional HVBK 1505 board Application Examples HDV HDCAM DV Linear Editing System Tape HDV DV Tape HDCAM TTE ENS o 0 Cu e olololoolOooo
5. sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars Composite BNC type x2 loop through Ie PONE De 49 58 syne negative S Video BNC type x2 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q at burst level C 0 3 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Audio Input Digital audio AES EBU BNC type x2 Conforms to AES 3id 1995 4 0 6 dBu high impedance balanced 4 0 3 6 dBu high impedance balanced Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 1 485 1 485 1 001 Gb s SMPTE 292M Analog audio Audio XLR 3 pin female x2 Vidio Output Digital video HD SDI BNC type x2 SD SDI BNC type x2 Analog video Component HD BNC type x3 Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s SMPTE 259M Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s ITU R BT 656 sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Component SD BNC type x3 Composite BNC type x1 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative S Video BNC type x2 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Y 1 0 Vp p 75
6. Q sync negative C 0 3 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Monitor video BNC type x1 Audio Output Digital audio Analog audio AES EBU BNC type x2 Audio XLR 3 pin male x2 Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative with superimposed text information Conforms to AEC 3id 1995 4 0 6 dBu 600 kQ loading low impedance balanced 4 0 3 6 dBu 600 kQ loading low impedance Monitor RCA pin x1 Headphones JM 60 iack x1 i LINK Interface i LINK 6 pin x1 Time Code Input Output fo 11 dBu 1 dB 20 8 47 KQ unbalanced fo 13 dBu 20 dBFS 8 Q unbalanced fo 9 dBu 1 dB 18 dBFS 47 KQ unbalanced o fo 11 dBu 18 dBFS 6 unbalanced IEEE 1394 based TC In BNC type x1 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 KQ unbalanced TC Out BNC type x1 2 2 Vp p 3 dB when 600 Q terminated unbalanced Remote RS 422A D sub 9 pin female x1 Control S SIRCS Stereo mini jack x1 General Weight 15 Ib 3 oz 6 9 kg Dimensions W x H x D Power requirement 8 3 8 x 5 1 8 x16 5 8 inches 211 x 130 x 420 mm AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Operating temperature 60 4 Fto 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature Operating relative humidity 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Less than 80 Storage relative humidity Supplied Accessories Less than 90 AC power cord x1 Operating instructions x1 The HVBK 1520 Format Converter Board i
7. VM 12ME 22ME 32ME 40ME Digital Videocassette IC type Mini size PDV 34ME 64ME 94ME 124ME 184ME Digital Videocassette IC type Standard size SPECIFICATIONS Recording playback performance Recording format 60i system HDV 1080 60i DVCAM DV SP 50i system HDV 1080 50i DVCAM DV SP Playback format HD SDI output format HDV 1080 60i HDV 720 30P 5 DVCAM DV SP DVCPRO 25 1080 60i 720 60P HDV 1080 50i DVCAM DV SP DVCPRO 25 1080 50i 720 50P Tape speed HDV DV SP 18 812 mm s 18 831 mm s DVCAM 28 193 mm s 28 22 mm s Playback recording time A HDV DV SP Max 276 min with PHDV 276DM cassette Max 63 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 184 min with PDV 184N cassette Max 40 min with PDVM 4ON cassette Fast forward rewind time Approx 3 min with PHDV 276DM and PDV 184N cassette Video Input Digital video HD SDI BNC type x1 SMPTE 292M compliant SD SDI Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270Mb s SMPTE 259M Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270Mb s ITU R BT 656 Analog video Ref video HD SD BNC type x2 HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative loop through connection SD black burst or composite sync 0 286 Vp p 75 sync negative SD black burst or composite sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Component BNC type x3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Y 1 0 Vp p 75
8. als cannot be output from the i LINK interface 6 Selectable via the menu Input Signals and Recording Formats YES recording possible NO recording not possible YES signals output possible NO signals output not possible Recording Format Input Signal HDV 8 DVCAM DV SP SD SDI HD SDI Output Format Digital Video SDI output Digital audio outpu Monitor AES EBU AES EBU Pr R Y S C Super Impose OUT 1 3 OUT 2 4 1 2 ae HD opst 70818 XiR 2 4 PP Output Format Analog Video i LINK output 4 S Video Component Monitor AUDIO AUDIO Composite Output Format Analog Audio M TT Composite NO YES YES YES YES natlog signa Component NO YES YES YES YES E To NO 5 EE 3 4 YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO Analog audio NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Digital audio AES EBU NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES SD SDI NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES i LINK DV format DVCAM DV YES YES YES NO YES NO i LINK HDV format 10801 YES NO NO YES YES YES HVR 1500A cannot record 720 24P or 720 25P YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES With the HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board option installed 2 It is n
9. bilities that allow DV recordings to be up converted to 1080i or 720P signals and 1080i HDV recordings to be cross converted to 720P signals This allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same HD editing system and gives them the flexibility to choose between either a 1080i or a 720P system The HVR 1500A can also be used as a standard definition DVCAM recorder in which case the same editing features as the DSR 1500A are offered The HVR 1500A is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where robustness and functionality are prime concerns 1_ In HDV mode editing capabilities are not available The monitor image is simulated HDV Format HDV 1080i Specification The HDV 1080i specification for the HDV format features 1 080 effective scanning lines interlace scanning system and 1 440 horizontal pixels It adopts the MPEG 2 compression format MP H 14 for video which uses 8 bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4 2 0 MPEG 1 Audio Layer is used as the audio compression format allowing for two channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz 16 bit The HDV 1080i specification provides the high picture quality required for HDTV program production Direction of tape travel lt of head motion 10 um Sub Code sector MPEG 2 PES sector Video Audio Search AUX ITI sector
10. eature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 times normal play speed In HDV mode the color picture search speeds are 8 and 24 times normal play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between 60 and 60 times normal play speed In editing environments where speed and time are critical this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel when they are searching for specific scenes 10 The color picture search function can be controlled through the RS 422A interface Operational Convenience Built in 2 7 inch LCD Monitor The HVR 1500A is equipped with a 2 inch color LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots This allows operators to view the input source during recording and check the playback picture in a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio It can also display the 4 channel audio level meters and time code as well as setup menus for video audio and VIR settings Three different display modes can be selected as shown right 1 Viewable area measured diagonally Full Screen Display Mode Status Display Mode Small Screen Display Mode Auto Repeat The HVR 1500A has a convenient auto repeat function This enables the VIR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape or fo a user defined index point and to start playback again from there Repeat start and stop index points can also be defined by setting time code val
11. ge crop Interfaces and Output Formats 60i System 1080 60i 480 60i 1 080 60 or 480 60i 480 60i 480 60i 720P 720 60P 480 60i HDV 1080i or DV DVCAM 1080 60i or 480 60i 480 60 480 60i 720 30P 1080i 1080 60i 480 601 720 60P or 480 60i 480 60i 480 60i 720P 720 60P 480 60i 720 60P or 480 60i 480 60 480 60i py 480 601 1080 60i 480 60i DV DVCAM 480 60i 480 60i 480 60i 720 60P 480 60i DV DVCAM 480 60i 50i System v WOO 1080i 1080 50i 576 501 HDV 1080i or DV DVCAM 1080 50i or 576 501 576 501 576 50 720P 720 50P 576 50 HDV 1080i or DV DVCAM 1080 50i or 576 501 576 50 576 50 on aaa 1080 1080 5007 576 50 DV DVCAM 576 50i 576 50 576 50 720P 720 50P 576 50i DV DVCAM 576 50 576 50 576 50 HVR 1500A cannot playback 1080 24P 1080 258 1080 30P 720 24P or 720 25P 11 In this table 60i 60P and 3OP indicate a field rate of 59 94 Hz a frame rate of 59 94 Hz and a frame rate of 29 97 Hz respectively 12 The HVBK 1520 Format Converter Board is required for up or cross conversion fo these signals and output of these signals from the HD SDI interface 13 The HVR 1500 can play back but cannot record 720 30P signals When 720 30P recordings are played back their signals are converted fo 720 59 94P signals 14 DV indicates DVCAM DV SP and DVCPRO 25 formats The HVR 1500 can play back but cannot record DVCPRO 25 signals 15 DVCPRO 25 sign
12. o be output from the HD SDI interface in normal playback and search modes Time code and audio signals are embedded in this HD SDI signal This interface allows operators to record programs directly from HD SDI based editing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD systems The HVR 1500A can be utilized as a recorder that receives signals from a remote camera such as BRC Series camera This interface also allows operators to integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing HD SDI based editing systerns SD SDI Interface The HVR 1500A also provides SD SDI inout output capability Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal This allows the HVR 1500A to connect with a wide variety of digital equipment including SDl based editing systems 7 SD SDI signals fed to the HVR 1500A s SD SDI interface cannot be up converted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD SDI signals for output from the HD SDI interface AES EBU Interface For professional digital audio needs the HVR 1500A offers AES EBU digital audio inputs outputs i LINK Interface The HVR 1500A is equipped with a 6 pin i LINK interface This allows it to transfer digital video audio and command signals in HDV DVCAM and DV format to a compatible VTR or nonlinear editing system via just a single cable 8 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector Not all products with an i LINK connect
13. or will necessarily communicate with each other For information on compatibility operating conditions and proper connection please refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i LINK connector For information on devices that include an i LINK connection please contact your nearest Sony office 9 DVCAM DV signals fed to the HVR 1500A s i LINK interface cannot be up converted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD SDI signals for output from the HD SDI interface Analog Interfaces As standard the HVR 1500A provides analog output interfaces for video and audio These include composite component and S Video Y C outputs and two channels of audio output via XLR connectors Using these interfaces the HVR 1500A can act as a source feeder for an analog editing system and as a simple playback viewer in various applications such as broadcast station studios OB vehicles and production offices By instaling the optional HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board a full range of analog video and audio inputs also become available allowing a smooth transition to digital systems Operational Reliability By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into its robust aluminum diecast chassis the HVR 1500A provides the reliable operations that today s video professionals demand Quick Response Mechanism Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for professional video production The HVR 1500A provides this f
14. ot possible to input an HD component signal 13 An SDTI signal is not supported 14 It is not possible to input a DV LP DVCPRO signal 5 It is not possible to input an HDV signal other than 1080 50i 60i 16 HDV recording can only record HDV 1080 50i 60i audio 2 channel mode It is not possible to record MPEG 2 signals other than in HDV 1080i format This unit also does not support HDV extended format fourchannel audio signal input output recording or tape playback 17 With the HVBK 1520 Format Converter Board option installed signals can be upconverted and output 18 HD signals can be down converted and output t9 HD SDI input signals cannot be down converted and output from i LINK output connector Professional Interfaces A full range of professional interfaces are available allowing for flexible analog or digital configurations in both SD and HD systems This allows operators to integrate the HVR 1500A exactly according to their system needs HD SDI Interface The HVR 1500A provides HD SDI input output capability A 1080 60i 59 94 fields s or 1080 50i HDV signal can be input in real time and these HDV recordings can be output in normal playback and search modes Analog component or analog composite signals that are down converted from 1080i HDV recordings can also be output from the HD SDI interface 20 60P 59 94 frames s and 720 50P signals that are up converted from DV recordings or cross converted from 1080i HDV recordings can als
15. ox 4 DV signals fed to the HVR 1500A s i LINK interface cannot be up converted and output from the HD SDI interface 5 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting up converted signals from the HD SDI interface Cross conversion Capability With the optional HVBK 1520 Format Converter Board installed the HVR 1500A has a cross conversion capability that allows 1080i recordings to be converted to 720P signals as well as 720 30P 29 97 frames s recordings to be converted to 1080 60i 59 94 fields s signals These signals are output from the HD SDI interface This allows source footage and assets in different HDV formats to be integrated into the same HD editing system 6 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting cross converted signals from the HD SDI interface Down conversion Capability The HVR 1500A has a built in down conversion capability that allows 1080i recordings to be output as 480i and 576i signals from the i LINK and SD SDI interfaces These signals can also be output from the analog component composite or S Video connectors This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using nonlinear editing systems running DV editing software or to be viewed on an SD monitor When down converting the 1080i recording the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16 9 to 4 3 Display modes can be selected from Squeeze Letter box or Edge crop DVCAM DV 4 3 HDV 1080i 16 9 9 90 Squeeze Letter box Ed
16. ported in DV SP mode Playback Compatibility with DV 25 Mb s Family Formats For operational versatility the HVR 1500A is designed to play back DV 25 Mb s family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback modes on the menu DVCPRO 25 recorded tapes M size cassettes can also be played back Long Recording Time The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape speed as the DV format thus offering the same recording time a maximum of 276 minutes when recording on a PHDV 276DM DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape The DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the HDV DV format 15 um compared to 10 um and offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a PDV 184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on a PDVM 4ON mini cassette tape Up conversion Capability With the optional HVBK 1520 Format Converter Board installed the HVR 1500A has an up conversion capability that allows DV recordings and SD signals fed to the HVR 1500A to be converted to 1080i or 720P signals and then output from the HD SDI interface This allows DV recordings to be integrated into existing HD editing systems that support the 1080i or 720P format When up converting the DV recording the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 4 3 to 16 9 Display modes can be selected from Squeeze Edge Crop or Letterb
17. r ge I m i ee aa eae INPUT SELECT a SD VIDEO CH 1 2 CH2 3 4 E T HOV REC PB LEVEL LJ B 8 a DISPLAY um Tm 7 Pr oD as v L gt REC gt Oy PRESET PB gt PHONES CONTROL S REW PLAY F FWD stor REC 4 oan Q e LL a X Ly DVCAM MENU TC PRESET ASSIGN 19 fn Sj d HDV DVCAM DV RESETINO SET YES o The monitor image is simulated HVR 1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder www sony com HDV FDV Bringing a New Level of Functionality and Robustness to HDV Productions the HVR 1500A HDV Recorder The HVR 1500A is an HDV source feeder recorder positioned at the top of the Sony HDV Series Inheriting the design concept of the market acclaimed DSR 1500A the HVR 1500A offers the same convenient features that professional users demand such as quick mechanical response multi format DV playback and a rich set of professional video audio interfaces ranging from analog to digital SDI and AES EBU The HVR 1500A also offers HD SDI input output and RS 422A control capabilities bridging HDV source footage and assets with high end HD formats and HD editing equipment In addition with the optional HVBK 1520 board installed the HVR 1500A has a range of conversion capa
18. s required for up or cross conversion to these signals and output of these signals from the HD SDI interface 2 The HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board is required 8 Component composite and S Video inputs share the same BNC connectors 4 Component composite and S Video outputs share the same BNC connectors 5 HDV and DV streams share the same i LINK connector 6 The HVR 1500 can play back but cannot record 720 30P signals When 720 30P recordings are played back their signals are converted to 720 59 94P signals 7 n this table 60i 60P and 30P indicate a field rate of 59 94 Hz a frame rate of 59 94 Hz and a frame rate of 29 97 Hz respectively TO 54 Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 www sony com HDV V 2411 MK10488V1 2008 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Sony DVCAM i LINK DigitalMaster HOCAM XDCAM and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited DVCPRO is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Printed in USA 3 08
19. ues The monitor images are simulated Assign Button Functions frequently used for VIR operations can be assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the HVR 1500A Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound in DVCAM mode When used with an editing controller such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller the HVR 1500A can provide excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM recordings It offers variable speed playback within the range of 0 5 to 40 5 times normal play speed This allows operators to locate editing points quickly and accurately using noiseless slow motion playback pictures Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation The HVR 1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high grade sapphire blade This tape cleaner helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate while the tape is running The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain the performance of the drum heads These cleaners improve the reliability of recording and playback Picture Search in HDV mode With an editing controller such as the Sony RM 280 o Cees Editing Controller the x8 Coarse x Normal HVR 1 DOO poe a x1 8 Nomad convenient color picture x1 10 Normal search function for HDV x1 30 Normal x12 Forward Normal recordings frame by frame 12 In HDV mode audio jog search is not STILL Normal cer ere mets xd Er id d x 8 Coarse x 24 Coarse
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