CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY CONNECTIONS SR-9240E SR-9240EK RECORDING PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS SR-9240E STOP/EJECT REVERSE REW PAUSE/ STILL REC CHECK OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPE. LOCK PLAY FF COUNT/ CLOCK MENU TIME MODE TIMER REC SHIFT/TRACKING RESET /CANCEL SET/V.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia) 1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed threepin power outlet. POWER SYSTEM Connection to the mains supply This unit operates on voltages of 220 to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. 2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician. 3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired. IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system [OPE.LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording operation or power supply. When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled. However, you can still control the recorder with the remote control or RS-232C control. SR-9240E REC STOP/EJECT REVERSE REW PAUSE/ STILL REC CHECK OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPE.
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 7 RECORDING Major Features .............................................. Periodical Maintenance ................................ Precautions ................................................... Daily Inspection ............................................ 6 6 7 7 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 8 2-2 Display ....................................................... 10 2-3 Rear Panel .......................
1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Major Features 5 240-hour long-time recording with a 180-minute tape Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode) and 12/24/48/72/96/120/168/240 hours (Timelapse mode). Monitor image recording for up to one-day (24-hour) is possible with a 180-minute tape. 5 Audio monitoring Audio signals can be recorded in the 12-hour/24-hour Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 3-hour mode. This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both audio and video information.
1 INTRODUCTION 1-3 Precautions Handling and storage place 5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the 5 Handle the unit carefully following conditions: • extreme heat or cold • strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within 2 meters of this unit) • high humidity • dust and soil • vibrations • variations in temperature 5 Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only. 5 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel 5 4 3 REC STOP/EJECT REC CHECK 2 11 12 1 14 SR-9240E REVERSE PAUSE/ STILL REW OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPE. LOCK PLAY FF COUNT/ CLOCK MENU TIME MODE TIMER REC SHIFT/TRACKING RESET /CANCEL SET/V.LOCK AL/PL RESET PAL 6 7 1 [OPERATE] button Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this button is ON, the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit can be operated.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel 7 Display section For details, refer to page 10. 8 [COUNT/CLOCK] button Press this button to select the time display or tape counter in the display. When the power is turned off, the time is displayed. 9 [TIME MODE] button Use to select the recording or playback time mode. Each time this button is pressed, the recording/playback time mode changes in the following sequence. 3H (VHS SP mode) [ L12H[ L24H[ 48H[ 72H[ 96H[ 120H[ 168H[ 240H[ 3H (VHS SP mode) ....
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Display 1 2 6 7 8 3 9 10 11 12 13 4 1 Operation mode display 14 5 6 TIMER indication Shows the operation modes. Lights during timer recording programming/operation. 7 REPEAT indication Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode. Playback Still *( 2 Recording Recordpause Rewind Rewind search Fastforward Timelapse playback Fast-forward search Reverse playback ) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 PANEL 2-3 FRONT Rear Panel 2 3 MIC IN VIDEO 4 1 AUDIO IN CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT IN REMOTE OUT OUT CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT 7 6 5 Connecting the wires to the terminals 8 button 1. Hold the button down and insert the wire over the top of the terminal. 2. Release the button to lock the wire in the terminal.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS MIC IN VIDEO AUDIO IN CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT IN REMOTE OUT OUT CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT Connecting the wires to the terminals 9 to & button 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 9 [SERIES/CLOCK IN] series recording signal/clock reset signal input terminal Input the series recording signals, VCR activation signals from the ex
3 CONNECTIONS 3-1 Connecting to a Camera CCD Amplifier Video camera BNC Microphone RCA Microphone MIC IN VIDEO AUDIO IN CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT IN REMOTE OUT OUT AC 220-240 V BNC RCA Alarm sensor Monitor TV 1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9240E/EK’s video/audio output connectors. 2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9240E/EK’s video input connector.
3 CONNECTIONS 3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher Video cameras CCD 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alarm sensor input Alarm sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 CCD Alarm signal output Video output CCD Sequential switcher Camera switching signal input Microphone CCD Microphone CCD CCD BNC RCA MIC IN VIDEO AUDIO IN CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK COM OUT IN REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE COM /REC RESET END OUT OUT IN OUT IN REMOTE OUT OUT AC 220-240 V BNC RCA Monitor TV 1 Connect video cameras and alar
3 CONNECTIONS 3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal ALARM IN COM CAM SW OUT COM Sequential switcher alarm output terminal Sequential switcher camera switching signal input [ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM RESET COM ALARM ALARM RESET REC OUT COM Alarm lamp External interface Vcc Switch Vcc: 5V–12V Switch [TA
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting. • Normally, the time/date data is shown on screen. • Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] button.
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 4-2 Main Menu Display You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu. The timer recording program setting screen, function menu switch setting screen, and date/time setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY [SHIFT +/–] buttons [MENU] button SR-9240E REC STOP/EJECT REVERSE PAUSE/ STILL REW REC CHECK OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPE. LOCK PLAY FF COUNT/ CLOCK MENU TIME MODE TIMER REC SHIFT/TRACKING RESET /CANCEL SET/V.LOCK AL/PL RESET PAL [SET +/–] buttons [AL/PL RESET] button 4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches. [MENU] button COUNT/ CLOCK MENU TIME MODE TIMER REC [SHIFT –] button [SHIFT +] button SHIFT/TRACKING RESET /CANCEL SET/V.LOCK AL/PL RESET PAL [SET –] button [SET +] button ● Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and ALARM/SENSOR REC mode.
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches Three function menu switch setting screens are available. [ Screens On-screen mode setting ]: Factory setting Items Set values POSITION [L-UP] R-UP R-BOTTOM L-BOTTOM OFF VTR mode 1 setting Function Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no onscreen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off. L-UP : Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen.
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches [ Screens VTR mode 1 setting Items ]: Factory setting Set values INDEX SEARCH [OFF] ON Enables or disables the Index Search function. OFF : The index search function is disabled. ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REV. Shuttle Search mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS signal) and engages playback at the indexed position.
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting Screens Items VTR mode 2 setting COUNT END [OFF] 500 1000 : : 9500 Sets the timing to process tape end at a specified counter value rather than at the actual tape end. This menu switch setting is effective in the 48H to 240H Record modes. For the 3H to L24H modes, set with . The following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch.
6 PREPARATION 6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading Loading Turn on the main power. Insert the cassette with its label side facing you. Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading. [EJECT] button PAL ( ) indication [TIMER REC] button TIMER indication Note: • Do not force to push in the cassette if the main power is not on. Doing so could damage the tape when the power is turned on.
6 PREPARATION (Main menu) MAIN MENU PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END [SET +/-] button (Date/time setting screen) CLOCK ADJUST YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO 2000 1 1 0 0 Set the date and time using the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen. 1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode. 2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.
6 PREPARATION 6-3 Summer Time Compensation Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with the function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen. When the switch is set to "ON", the currently set time is advanced one hour. • When setting the time, make sure the switch is set to "OFF". When the unit is shipped, this switch is set to "OFF". • Clock setting is not possible during timer recording.
7 RECORDING 7-1 Preparation [MENU] button PAL [TIME MODE] button Connection Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected. For details, refer to "CONNECTIONS" on page 13 to 15. Menu switch setting Set the function menu switches as required. 5 ... Factory setting: L-UP • Sets the position of the on-screen time/date and recording mode display. Select one of the four corners of the screen.
7 RECORDING 7-2 Recording [STOP/EJECT] button [REC] button [REC CHECK] button [OPERATE] button PAL [PLAY] button [PAUSE/STILL] button 1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on. [ The [OPERATE] indicator lights. 2 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place. [The ( ) cassette indication lights on the display. * If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on function). 3 Press the [REC] button to start recording.
7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Two types of timer recording are available: daily timer (by specifying the date) and weekly timer (by specifying the day of the week). • Daily timer : Set the date to any date within one year of the current date. Up to 8 programs can be set. • Weekly timer : Set the day of the week. Recording will automatically be performed on that day each week. You can program the timer using the on-screen menu display.
7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Start time (minute) Start time (hour) Stop time (hour) Day Stop time (minute) Record mode Month PROGRAM TIMER ( DAILY) S T A R T E N D MODE 1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 8.
7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Daily timer program setting screen PROGRAM TIMER ( DAILY) S T A R T E N D MODE 1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H 8.
7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Setting dates when timer recording is not executed (cancel program) [SHIFT–] button [MENU] button Up to 16 days of timer-recorded programming within a year can be canceled. This function is useful for irregular days such as holidays, national holidays or special days. This setting can only be performed when the unit is turned ON. [RESET/CANCEL] button [SHIFT+] button COUNT/ CLOCK MENU TIME MODE TIMER REC SHIFT/TRACKING RESET /CANCEL SET/V.
7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Changing a preset timer program 1 Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display. 2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on. 3 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen and select with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button. [The timer program setting screen is displayed. 4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to the program No. or the day of the week to be changed.
7 RECORDING 7-4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal, an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the VHS Standard (SP) mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed. * Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.
7 RECORDING 7-4 Alarm Recording Preparation Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal. 1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on. A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm Record mode 2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen on the monitor. 3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select and press the [SET +/-] button. [ The function menu switch setting screen is displayed.
7 RECORDING 7-5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop or Timer Record Standby mode) and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal. Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for "Alarm Recording" on page 33. The mechanism of the SR-9240E/EK cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/ day or more).
7 RECORDING 7-6 Repeat Recording When the tape reaches the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning. 5 To execute repeat recording, set on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT.
7 RECORDING 7-7 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9240E/EKs. As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Connections 5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal. Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal. Repeat for all connected VCRs.
7 RECORDING 7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal on the SR-9240E/EK’s rear panel. Rear panel To [COM] terminal To [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal External control equipment Connection Connect the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal and [COM] terminal on the SR-9240E/EK’s rear panel to the external control equipment.
7 RECORDING 7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored. To use this function, set the function menu switch on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to ON. AUTO REC * If this function menu switch is set to ON and power is turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.
8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK [OPERATE] button [STOP/EJECT] button PAL [PLAY] button Playback mode indication 8-1 Preparation Connection Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected. Function menu switch settings Set the function menu switches as required. 5 [SHARPNESS] . . . Factory setting: NORMAL Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper playback pictures. 5 [INDEX SEARCH] . . . Factory setting: OFF To enable or disable index search.
8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK [REVERSE] button [PLAY] button PAL [FF] button [REW] button [PAUSE/STILL] button 8-3 Special-Effects Playback Reverse playback Still and field/frame advance 1 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback. 1 Press the [REVERSE] button in the Play or Still mode. The reverse indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse mode is engaged. The still indicator is shown on the display and a still picture is displayed.
8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK 8-4 Index Search Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm recordings (index search function). • To use the index search function, set the function menu switch [INDEX SEARCH] to ON.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1 Error Indication Error indications are shown on the display whenever there are problems with cassette loading, unloading or mechanism operation. Display section 5 When a problem occurs, the error indication E- – – blinks. 5 When any one of the error indications is shown, a 12 V TIME MODE warning signal is output from the rear panel's WARNING OUT connector (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during recording) (only when the menu function switch is set to "WARN").
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9-2 No Error Indication Causes Symptoms No power is supplied. q Is the power cord disconnected? q Is the TIMER indication shown? q Is the Operation Lock mode engaged? Remedies q Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. q Press the TIMER REC button so that the TIMER indication goes out. q Release the Operation Lock mode. Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback. Is the Operation Lock mode engaged? Release the Operation Lock mode.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer. 10-1. Installation of the SA-K97U Rear panel MIC IN VIDEO The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 10-2. SA-K97U Specifications 9-pin connector specifications Pin NO.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands This section provides technical data for programmers. Command description To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows: Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH). The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (17), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input command (40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission. (17) VISS SEARCH (B3H) : To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape. The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 5 Date and time setting commands (1) DATE SET (8EH) : Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1byte numerical data (30H — 39H). (Example) June, 30, 1999 TXD RXD 8EH 30H 0AH 36H 0AH 33H 0AH Month (2) TIME SET (8FH) 30H 0AH 39H 39H 0AH 0AH Day 0AH Time Year : Set the current time (hour, minute, second) for the VCR. After this command (8FH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H — 39H).
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 2-3 Commands for VCR status verification (1) DATE SENSE (BEH) (2) TIME SENSE (BFH) (3) COUNT CODE (D0H) (4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H) (5) (6) VTR INQ (FBH) PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) (7) (8) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) : The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9. (Example: For June. 14, 1999, the VCR returns 30H, 36H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 39H.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD (9) STATUS SENSE (D7H) 1st byte BIT 0 Error 1 2 3 4 Not defined Not defined Cassette out REC inhibit 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined : The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes. Status when BIT is “1”. Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted. To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR. Always 0. Always 0. The tape has not been loaded.
10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 2-4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation) These are return codes from the SR-9240E/EK. (Error-related codes only) (1) ERROR (02H) : This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command. In this status, no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned.
11 APPENDIXES 11-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a E180 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only. When a E-180 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is “0000” at the beginning of the tape.
11 APPENDIXES 11-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher. The switching interval can be set with the on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level.
11 APPENDIXES 11-3 Specifications [Time/date] 5 Display 5 Display position 5 Character size 5 Power backup Day, month, year, hours, minutes, seconds, recording mode Variable (four coners) 16H Approx. five years (may be less depending on the operating environment) [Alarm] Input at ground level 5 Alarm input 5 Camera switching Negative pulse output (5 msec.) Open-collector output output Outer dimensions 5 Horizontal resolution 5 Video S/N 360 92 5 Signal output 0.5 — 2.
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