Kitvision edge HD30W User manual

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kitvision.co.uk
JB. 2958 © Kitvision™2013. Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 4FL
User manual
ACTION CAMERA
HD30W

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With a wide range of cameras and accessories, Kitvision is here to help you record your memories.
We’re committed to developing the very latest technologies so you can capture, re-live and share
your experiences in the best way possible. By remembering the past and embracing the future,
our vision is for every single precious moment to be treasured forever.

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Contents
Main features 6
Box contents 7
Functions 8
Before use 11
Instructions for use 12
Using Wi-Fi 28
Accessory application 38
Troubleshooting 41
Specifications 42

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Box contents
1. Kitvision Edge HD30W action camera
2. TFT screen
3. Waterproof case
4. Waterproof case backdoor
5. Waterproof case lens cover
6. Vertical connector
7. Mount connector
8. 3M adhesive flat mount
9. 3M adhesive curved mount
10. Mount screw
11. Li-battery
12. Anti-fog inserts
13. USB cable
14. User manual
Optional Accessories:
15. Wi-Fi remote control
16. Chest mount
17. Car mount
18. Bicycle mount
19. Adhesive mount set
Main features
• Built-in Wi-Fi to control the video camera remotely with your smartphone/tablet
• Full HD video recording with multiple interchangeable recording modes
• 8 Megapixel photo mode
• 175° ultra wide angle lens
• Waterproof up to 100 m with grade IP68 waterproof housing
• Supports micro SD/micro SDHC cards above Class 6 – up to 64 GB (not included)
• 10x digital zoom
• Automatic white balance and automatic exposure
• Built-in G-sensor (accelerator sensor for auto on/stop)
• Image 180° turnover recording
• 10 FPS fast shot mode
• Built-in high quality microphone
• High capacity rechargeable battery: up to 3 hours continuous recording
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Functions

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LED indicator status
Position
Red indicator Green indicator Blue indicator
Front cover (1)
Top cover (1)
TFT display (1)
Front cover (1)
Top cover (1)
TFT display each (1)
Bottom side (2)
Front cover (1)
Status
Startup On
Video recording Flashes slowly
Audio recording Flashes slowly
Photo shooting Flashes once
Card full On
Charging (switched off) Flashes slowly
Fully charged (switched off) On
Low-battery indicator Flashes quickly for
5 seconds and then
auto powers off
Data transmission Flashes slowly
Wi-Fi on Flashes slowly
Before use
• Ensure that the battery “lock key” at the bottom of the camera is unlocked
• Push the battery into the slot completely as below
• Start up the unit to check the battery power. If the battery level is low,
charge it using the supplied power adaptor or USB port of a PC

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Instructions for use
Installing the TFT display
The Edge HD30W supports an external dedicated 2"TFT display, which can perform
setup, playback, delete and other functions on the camera, allowing you to preview
or play back the video. Install the display as shown below.
Inserting and removing the memory card
The Edge HD30W supports external micro SD cards up to 64 GB.
Note: Although all micro SD cards above Class 6 can be used, high-speed cards
are recommended to enable smooth high-definition shooting.
Inserting the memory card
1. Ensure that the Edge HD30W is switched off
2. Insert the micro SD card into the memory card slot in the direction of the arrow
as shown. A “click” will indicate that the card has been inserted correctly
Removing the memory card
1. Press the centre of the exposed part of the micro SD card and it will pop out slightly
2. You can then pull it out
Startup
Turn the power switch to the “ON” position. Three red indicators will be
lit up (one on the front cover, one on the top cover and one on the display)
• The TFT display will be shown as right
• The LCD segment screen will be shown as right
Setting the time and date
Set the time and date by following these steps:
1. Turn on the camera to enter recording standby mode
2. Press the “M” button to enter the camera setting menu
3. Press the < or > button to select
4. Press the – or + button to select the time setting option and
press the “OK” button to confirm
5. Press the < or > button to move the cursor to the time or date
to be modified. Then press the – or + button to modify the time
and date and press “OK” to confirm
6. Press the “M” button to exit the menu and return to recording standby mode
Use the < or > button to select the item to the left or right, and use the + or – button to select the item above or
below of the selected item. After selection, press the “OK” button to confirm.
Note: Please ensure that the date and time are correctly set. The Edge HD30W will add the time to the photo/video
according to this setting.
TFT display
LCD screen

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Language
1. Turn on the camera to enter recording standby mode
2. Press the “M” button to enter the camera setting menu
3. Press the < or > button to select
4. Press the – or + button to select the language setting option and press
the “OK” button to confirm
5. Press the < or > button to move the cursor to the language type to be modified.
Then press the “OK” button to confirm
6. Press the “M” button to exit the menu and return to recording standby mode
Selecting light metering mode
To achieve the best exposure effect, use the central spot light metering mode
when the central spot is bright while the surrounding environment is dark
• Turn the “[ [ ] ]”to the “ON” position
Video recording
1. Turn on the camera to enter recording standby mode
2. Aim the lens at the subject and preview it in the TFT display
3. Press the “Video recording” button once to start video recording
• The camera will tick once to indicate that recording has begun
• The green indicators will flash slowly and the time counter will start
– The TFT display will be shown right
– The LCD segment will be shown right
4. During video recording, press the “Stop” button once to stop recording
• The camera will tick twice, indicating that the recording has stopped, and that the time counter has stopped
• The green indicators will turn off
• The display will return to recording standby mode
Starting video recording via G-SENSOR mode
Turn the G-Sensor key to “ON” so that the Edge HD30W can actively sense the
change of gravity. The camera will automatically start video recording when it
is jolted or tilted etc. When this mode is applied in fixed installation, for example
when it is mounted on a vehicle or helmet, video recording can begin without the
need to start the recording in advance, conserving battery power and meaning
you won’t have to operate it manually. When the camera does not sense any
gravity change for 3 minutes, it will exit video recording
Parameter setting for video recording
To set the parameters for video recording, perform the following operations:
1. Press the “M” button to enter the setting menu
2. Press the < or > button to select
3. Press the + or – button to move the blue cursor to the sub-menu you want to configure
4. Press the “OK” button to enter the sub-menu
5. Press the + or – button to select the parameters you require
6. Press the “OK” button to confirm your selection
7. Press the “M” button again to exit the setting menu
TFT display
Power on/off key
Video recording
button
Light meter
mode key
LCD screen
G-Sensor
key

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Resolution setting
The optional resolutions for video recording are listed as below:
Bit rate
This camera provides two bit rate options: high and normal . (If a high bit rate is selected, you will get a
clearer picture with increased file size.)
PAL System NTSC System
1920 x 1080i 50f 16:9 1920 x 1080i 60f 16:9
1920 x 1080p 25f 16:9 1920 x 1080p 30f 16:9
1280 x 960p 25f 4:3 1280 x 960p 30f 4:3
1280 x 720p 50f 16:9 1280 x 720p 60f 16:9
1280 x 720p 25f 16:9 1280 x 720p 30f 16:9
848 x 480p 100f 16:9 848 x 480p 120f 16:9
848 x 480p 50f 16:9 848 x 480p 60f 16:9
Visual angle
Optional visual angles: Wide, Medium, Narrow, Small
Auto video
• Set the video recording mode to “Auto video”.
• If this function is enabled, the system will automatically start recording videos according to the countdown time
you set.
: Start video recording 5 seconds after the “video recording” button is pressed
: Start video recording 10 seconds after the “video recording” button is pressed
: Start video recording 20 seconds after the “video recording” button is pressed
Wide Medium Narrow Small

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Exiting audio recording mode
1. Press the “M” button to enter the camera setting menu
2. Press the – or + button to select “Exe.: audio only” mode and press the “OK” button to confirm
3. Press the < or > button to select “Exe.: video” and press “OK” to confirm. The camera will return to
recording standby mode
Photo Shooting
Operating procedure for photo shooting
1. Turn on the camera to enter recording standby mode
2. Aim the lens towards the subject and preview it on the display
3. Press the “Shutter” button once to switch the mode to “photo shooting”
4. Press the “Shutter” button again to shoot one photo
• The green indicator will flash once
• A click will indicate completion and the system will
return to photo shooting standby mode
– TFT display under photo shooting mode is shown as below
– During photo shooting, LCD segment display is shown as below
180° rollover
• When this function is activated, upright video files can be obtained when using the Edge HD30W to shoot video
upside down.
OFF: upside-down video files can be obtained when using the Edge HD30W to shoot video upside down.
ON: upright video files can be obtained when using the Edge HD30W to shoot video upside down.
Note: This function is not available for PAL: 480p–100 FPS and NTSC: 480p–120 FPS.
Audio recording
Enter audio recording mode
1. Turn on the camera to enter recording standby mode
2. Press the “M” button to enter the camera setting menu
3. Press the < or > button to select
4. Press the – or + button to select “Exe.: video” and press the “OK” button to confirm
5. Press the < or > button to select “Exe.: audio only” and press the “OK” button to confirm
Operating procedures for audio recording
1. Enter audio recording mode and press the “Video Recording” button to start audio recording
• The camera will tick once to indicate that recording has begun
• The green indicators will flash slowly
2. During audio recording, press the “Stop” button once to stop recording
• The system will tick twice, indicating that the video recording has stopped
• The green indicators will turn off
• The display will return to recording standby mode
Recording time
TFT display LCD screen

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Parameter settings for photo shooting
1. Press the “M” button to enter the setting menu
2. Press the < or > button to select
3. Press the + or – button to move blue cursor to the sub-menu you want to configure
4. Press the “OK” button to enter the sub-menu
5. Press the + or – button to select the parameters you want
6. Press the “OK” button to confirm
7. Press the “M” button again to exit the setting menu
Resolution setting
Three optional resolutions include:
8.0 M (3200 x 2400 4:3) 5.0 M (2592 x 1944 4:3) 3.0 M (2048 x 1536 4:3)
Capture mode
Single shot (default): Take one photo when the photo shooting button is pressed
Fast shot: Take several photos in one second
Timed shooting: When it reaches the configured delay after pressing the “Shutter” button,
the camera will take the next photo
Fast shot
• Please set the photo shooting mode to “Fast shot” before using this function
• Set the number of photos taken by the Edge HD30W in one second:
: 3 photos in one second
: 6 photos in one second
: 10 photos in one second
Timed shooting
• Please set the photo shooting mode to “Timed shooting” before using this function
• When the “Shutter” button is pressed once in recording standby mode, the Edge HD30W will start counting down
and will take a photo at the set time
: Take one photo 3 seconds after the “Shutter” button is pressed
: Take one photo 5 seconds after the “Shutter” button is pressed
: Take one photo 10 seconds after the “Shutter” button is pressed
Display time
• You can choose whether or not to display the photo shooting time at the bottom right corner of the photo
: No photo shooting date and time will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the photo
: Photo shooting date and time will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the photo

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Other basic settings
Enter setting menu to set the following options:
Warning tone
Mute or adjust the volume of the buzzer
: OFF
: medium (50%)
: standard (100%)
Status indicators
Activate or deactivate the status indicators
: OFF (all off)
: two (only 2 indicators on)
: ON (all on)
OSD
Display or hide the recording icons or information on the display screen
: OFF
: ON
Video content loop
You can activate or deactivate the loop recording function. If it’s set to ON, the video file will be automatically stored
in a segment of 15 minutes; If it’s set to OFF, the video file will be stored in a segment of 30 minutes.
: OFF
: ON
Auto standby
The Edge HD30W is set to automatically enter standby mode if no operation (photo shooting, video recording or button
operation) is carried out in a certain amount of time. If any operation is carried out in the timing process, the timer will
be reset. In standby mode, press the video recording button/shutter button/stop button to awaken the camera.
: OFF
: 2 minutes
: 5 minutes
: 10 minutes
TV output format
This setting is designed to ensure that the frame rate of video recording matches with the playback format of a TV.
• Please select NTSC in North America
• Please select PAL in non-North America areas
Recover factory settings
• This option allows all of the system settings to be restored to the original factory settings
• Once selected, the menu will be displayed in English and the time will be set as 01/01/2013 00:00

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Operating procedure for playback
1. Press the “Playback” button to enter the playback interface
2. Press the + or – button to move the cursor to select file type icons
3. Press the < or > button to select the file type and press the “OK” button to confirm
• View video files
• View photo files
• View all video/audio/photo files
3. Press the <, >, + or – button to move the cursor to the thumbnail of the file you want to play back
4. Press the “OK” button to enter the playback interface and press the “OK” button to play the file
When playing video files, the functions of various buttons are listed as below:
When reviewing photos, the functions of various buttons are listed as below:
Button Functions Button Functions
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Zoom out
+
Zoom in
In zoom-in mode, when you press “OK” to
lock a photo the icon will be displayed
in the upper right corner. Press “‘–” to move
the photo downwards
In zoom-in mode, when a photo is locked,
press “+” to move the photo upwards
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In zoom-in mode, press the “<” button to
move the photo to the left >
In zoom-in mode, press the “>” button to
move the photo to the right
When a photo is displayed in its actual size,
press to view the previous photo
When a photo is displayed in its actual size,
press the “>” button to view the next photo
In zoom-in mode, press to restore the
photo to its actual size
OK
When a photo is displayed in its actual size,
press “OK” to rotate it
When a photo is displayed in its
actual size, press “OK” to preview photos
in thumbnails
In zoom-in mode, when you press “OK”, the
icon will appear in the upper right corner,
indicating that the zoom function is locked
Button Functions Button Functions
–Decrease volume +Increase volume
<Rewind >Fast forward
Reset to play from the beginning. Press again to
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When playing audio files, the functions of various buttons are listed as below:
Note: This function is not available when connecting to Wi-Fi.
Button Functions Button Functions
–Decrease volume +Increase volume
Reset to play from the beginning. Press
again to return to the playback interface OK Play/pause
Deleting files
1. In file playback or thumbnail preview mode, move the cursor to the file icon you want to delete
2. Press the “M” button to enter file operation mode and move the cursor to “Delete file”
3. Press the “OK” button to confirm
4. Move the cursor to select “delete single” or “delete all” and press the “OK” button to delete the file(s)
: Delete single
: Delete all
File protection and unlocking
Move the cursor to select “file protection” and press the “OK” button to enter the file protection interface.
Select protection type and press “OK” to confirm:
: Protect single : Unlock single
: Protect all : Unlock all
Note: A protected file cannot be deleted. However, such a file can be deleted by formatting.
Uploading audio/video/photo files to a PC
1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to a PC
2. Switch on the Edge HD30W
3. Click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop and find the “Removable Disc”. If the camera is not detected, close
the “My Computer” window, wait, then reopen it. The “Removable Disc” should then be displayed
4. Double click the “Removable Disc” icon
5. Copy/move the files to the PC’s hard drive
Viewing videos/photos on HDTV
• The recorded files can also be played on a TV or a display with an HDMI interface
• Ensure that your camera is properly configured to NTSC (North America) or PAL (Non-North America) video format;
otherwise, the video and images on the camera cannot be properly displayed
• Use the HDMI cable to connect the Edge HD30W to the TV set:
Video camera
HDMI interface
HDMI cable
TV/Mo nitor

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Using Wi-Fi
Thanks to the Edge HD30W’s built-in Wi-Fi feature, it can be connected to a Wi-Fi remote control, smartphone, tablet
or PC, enabling it to be controlled remotely.
Downloading the Wi-Fi App
• The Wi-Fi app is available to download for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play
• Android users: Enter the Google Play store, search for “AEE APP” (including quotation marks), download and install,
following this user manual to connect the Wi-Fi and operate
• iPhone users: Enter the Apple App store, search for AEE, download and install, following this user manual to connect
the Wi-Fi and operate. APP icon:
Switching on Wi-Fi
Switch the Wi-Fi button to the “ON” position
• The blue indicator will start to flash and the Wi-Fi signal icon will be seen in the
upper left corner of the TFT display
• Turn the camera on and wait for the blue Wi-Fi indicator to flash slowly.
• Search for a Wi-Fi hotspot on a mobile receiving device, select the “EDGE” network
and connect (default password: ‘00000000’). The camera and the mobile device will then be connected.
• Click the app icon on the mobile device to display the icon shown in Fig. 1. Enter the interface shown
in Fig. 2 to remotely view your camera’s screen and set up parameters.
Note: To indicate Wi-Fi connection failure, the icon will appear. Select “Yes” to try to connect again. If you select
“No”, click the icon to enter the WLAN settings interface or click the icon to enter the main interface
to view local files only (no other operation is supported).
Wi-Fi key
Fig. 1 – Wi-Fi connection interface Fig. 2 – Wi-Fi control interface
Maximize preview
Total number of files
Parameter settings
Battery status Current state icon/
Start/Stop button
Wi-Fi status
Zoom in
Remaining recording time or number of shots
Zoom out
Recording duration
Single shot mode Fast shot mode
Video recording mode
Playback mode
Note: You can remotely control your camera by clicking the icons in the main interface.
: Display the remaining recording time in video recording mode/display the remaining number of shots in
photo shooting mode.
: Recording duration/photo number.
Note: The mobile device must be used within a distance of 100 metres from the Edge HD30W in an obstacle-free area
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Operating instructions for Wi-Fi control interface
Video recording
• Click the video recording mode icon . The icon will be displayed. Click it to start or stop video recording.
• Click the icon to maximize the preview (see Fig. 3).
You can set up your desired recording resolution in the parameter setting interface. The options are:
• 1920 x1080p 25 FPS/30 FPS
• 1280 x 960p 25 FPS/30 FPS
• 1280 x 720p 25 FPS/30 FPS/50 FPS/60 FPS
• 848 x 480p 50 FPS/60 FPS/100 FPS/120 FPS
Single shot
• Click the single shot mode icon and it will turn blue . The current state icon will display . Click it to take
one picture. Click the icon to maximize the preview (see Fig. 4). You can set up the pixels in the parameter
setting interface
Fig. 3 – Video recording mode Fig. 4 – Single shot mode
Return to
main interface
Return to
main interface
Current state Current state
Angle
Resolution and frame rate Pixel
Recording
duration
Recording
duration
Remaining recording time Photo
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Fast Shot
• Click the fast shot mode icon and it will turn blue . The current state icon will display . Click it to take
multiple pictures within one second
• Click the icon to maximize the preview (see Fig. 5). You can set how fast the camera takes pictures in the
camera setting interface
Playback
• To remotely play videos and photos, click the icon to enter the interface shown in Fig. 6
• Slide the icon. If you select “Camera Storage”, you can replay the files stored on the camera. If you
select “Mobile Device Storage”, you can replay the files downloaded from the camera to the mobile device
• Click the icon to enter the App settings interface
• Click the icon to return to the Wi-Fi control interface
• Click the icon to enter the File selecting/Media sharing interface
• Click the icon to download media files from the camera to your mobile device
• Click on the thumbnail to view the file in large preview. You can slide left and right to select the desired file
Fig. 5 – Fast shot mode Fig. 6 – Playback interface
Return to
main interface
Settings
Current state
Burst number
Recording
duration
Photo
number
Camera storage
Mobile device storage

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In the large preview mode
Photo files:
• Click the icon to return to the thumbnail preview interface
• Click the icon to share the current file to a social networking website or send it by email
• Click the icon to download the current file to your mobile device
• Click the icon to delete the current file
Video files:
• Click the icon to view the current file information
• Click the icon to enter the video trimming interface
Note: Please download to your mobile device before editing any video file
Downloading files to a mobile device
Return to the thumbnail preview interface and click the icon to enter the download
interface shown in Fig. 7. Click the desired files to download them to your mobile device
*This function is only available for iPhone
In the thumbnail preview mode, slide the icon to view local files. Click the icon to
enter the interface shown in the figure 8, and then click the desired files to share them
to social networking websites or send them by email
Fig. 7 – *Download interface
Files
downloaded
Files in
waiting
Files in
downloading
Cancel
downloading
Download all the
files from your
remote camera to
the mobile device
Click here
to share the
selected files to
social networking
websites or send
them by email Fig. 8 – Social networking
Select All/
Deselect All
Selected
files

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Trimming videos
When viewing the downloaded files on a mobile device, you can click the icon at the bottom of the screen
to enter the video trimming interface shown below (this function is only available for iPhone).
Changing Wi-Fi connection name and password
1. Changing the Wi-Fi connection name:
Connect the Edge HD30W (with micro SD installed) to the computer and turn the camera on. On the computer,
double click “My Computer” to find and enter the removable disk, and then open the “WiFi.conf” file in the folder
“MISC”. Find “AP_ SSID=EDGE”. Change the content following the equal sign “=” to your desired name and save it.
2. Changing the Wi-Fi connection password:
Connect the Edge HD30W (with micro SD installed) to the computer and turn the camera on. On the computer,
double click the icon “My Computer” to find and enter the removable disk, and then open the “WiFi.conf” file in the
folder “MISC”. Find “AP_ PASSWD=00000000”. Change the content following the equal sign “=” to your desired
password (containing at least 8 digits) and save it.
Note: If the micro SD is formatted, you need to reconnect the Edge HD30W to your camera in order to find the folder
“MISC” and change the name and password.
Note: If operating the camera using its buttons and using the Wi-Fi based remote control at the same time, the Edge
HD30W will give priority to the operation command from the camera.
Note: The above images are for reference only and are subject to our available app.
Menu
End frame
Play icon
Narrow the frame
Storyboard
Start frame
Current frame
Expand the frame
Set the current frame
as the end frame
Set the current frame
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Accessory Application
The Edge HD30W is suitable for handheld or hands-free use in most situations by using the appropriate accessories.
The Edge HD30W is fitted with a waterproof housing which can be used to record videos underwater.
Waterproof housing and anti-fog inserts
The Edge HD30W’s waterproof housing has a rating of up to IP68 and can protect the camera 100 meters
underwater. Follow these steps to load the camera into the waterproof housing:
In order to avoid and reduce the dewing on the glass of the waterproof housing, we suggest putting the anti-fog
insert inside the waterproof case in environments with a wide temperature range.
The plug bracket can fix the waterproof housing firmly onto the mount connector clip, as shown above.
The waterproof housing is a precision component. When using the waterproof housing, please adhere to the
following precautions:
1. Do not put the waterproof housing in a place where corrosive gases are easily generated due to strong acid or
alkali. Do not bring the waterproof housing into contact with chemical or corrosive objects, such as strong acid
or alkali
2. To avoid deformation, do not expose the waterproof housing to temperatures higher than 50°C or lower than
–10°C for an extended period of time
3. To avoid deterioration of the waterproof performance, do not expose the video camera to sunshine for an
extended period of time
4. Before use, ensure that the O-ring is intact, the seal is free from any debris, the housing is fully sealed and the
buckle is tight
5. After using the housing in sea water, wash it in fresh water and dry it in a cool place
Anti-fog insert