Memorex MPD-8505CP User manual

MP3 PERSONAL COMPACT DISC
PLAYER WITH 105 SECOND DIGITAL
ANTI SKIP PROTECTION
MODEL: MPD8505CP
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGER:
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact
Discs. This laser Compact Disk Player is equipped
with safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD
door is open and the safety interlocks are defeated.
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam. Please do not attempt to defeat
or bypass the safety switches.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC
connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered
under warranty for this product.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
• Do not open the CD compartment while the CD is rotating.
• Always keep the CD compartment closed when not in use.
• Keep all foreign objects out of the CD compartment.
• Place the unit on a stable surface.
• Avoid installing the unit is locations described below:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating
appliances such as electric heaters.
• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much
heat.
• Placed lacking ventilation or dusty places.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Welcome MP3
01 004 MP3
Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they
will perform one function in the Normal mode and a
different function in the Search mode. The descriptions
on the following page will indicate the function while in
the Normal mode, followed by the function in the File
Search mode (if applicable).
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
No. Name Normal Mode File Search
1 Display LCD Function Display
2 Battery Insert Batteries, see
Compartment page 5
3 FILE SEARCH Search for MP3 files ENTER
4 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR
5 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, “Space”
6 RESUME CD: Continues playback from 8,W,X,Y,Z
last track played.
MP3: Continues playback from
last position played.
7 ANTI-SKIP Anti Skip Protection 7,T,U,V
ensures continuous playback.
8 PROGRAM Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S
9 OPEN Switch Slide to the right to open the CD
compartment.
10 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply.
11 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C
and pauses playback.
12 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F
program. Also turns the unit off.
13 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,
such as a car stereo.
14 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.
15 VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
16 SKIP/SEARCH+ Press & release:Skip forward. 3,G,H,I
Press & Hold: Search forward.
17 SKIP/SEARCH– Press & release:Skip backward. 4,J,K,L
Press & Hold: Search backward.
18 DBBS Turns BASS enhancement on/off.
19 PLAY MODE Cycles between RANDOM, 5,M,N,O
INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.
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INSTALLATION
This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries, a car
or the provided AC adapter.
AC Operation
To operate the unit using AC power, connect the AC adapter
(included) to the DC4.5V jack on the rear of the CD Player and to
a wall outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. The batteries are
automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter provided with this unit.
Disconnect the adapter when not in use.
Battery Installation
Batteries need to be replaced when “LOW
BATTERY” appears in the display. Fresh Alkaline
batteries will last approximately 7 hours with ESP
off, and 6 Hours with ESP on.
1. Open the battery compartment door on the
bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then
lifting it. To prevent the possibility of
losing the cover, it cannot be removed.
2. Insert two (2) “AA” batteries (not included)
according to the polarity diagram. Alkaline
batteries are recommended for longer
playing time.
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
2. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
3. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they
can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Using the Cassette Adapter
Compact discs played in this unit
can be heard through a cassette
deck by using the CD Cassette
Adapter (included). When
listening to a CD in the car, use
the CD Cassette Adapter and
DC Car Cord to play a CD through the car stereo cassette deck.
Operating Instructions:
1. Put the CD player on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable
surface. Make sure it is in a safe place where it is not a danger
or obstacle to the driver and passengers.
2. Connect the CD plug of the Voltage Converter to the 4.5V DC
jack of the CD player and the other end into the car cigarette
lighter. Use only with a 12V, negative grounded car battery.
3. Insert the cassette adapter plug into the LINE OUT jack of the
CD player.
4. Turn on the cassette deck, set the deck’s volume to a low level
and insert the cassette adapter with the THIS SIDE UP label
facing upwards.
If using an auto-reverse
cassette deck, set the
direction control as if
playing the top side of
the cassette adapter or
the adapter will not work.
5. Play the CD and adjust
the volume on the
cassette deck. The CD
player’s VOLUME
control does not affect
the volume.
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Playback Through a Home Audio System:
By using a home audio connection cable, superb CD sound
can be heard through your home audio system. Before
making any connections, turn off the power to all equipment.
Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE
OUT jack on the side of the CD player and the amplifier’s CD
or AUX input jacks. (Do not connect it to the amplifier’s
PHONO jacks.)
NOTE: If the CD player interferes with TV or radio reception,
move the CD player away from the TV or radio or turn off the
power to the CD player.
Headphones:
Connect the supplied headphones into the green PHONES
(Headphones) jack.
Use your common Sense when using headphones:
• Hearing Safety: Do not play your unit at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
• Traffic Safety: Do not use while operating a motor vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in many
areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even
if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high
that you can’t hear what’s around you.
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OPERATION
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ❶
to turn the unit on.
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the OPEN switch ❷ .
Gently press a disc, label side up,
onto the spindle until it locks in
place.Close the CD compartment
lid; the total tracks and playing
time (and folders, if using MP3)
will appear in the display.
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Adjust the VOLUME control ❶
and DBBS switch ❷ as
desired.
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3
When the disc is through playing,
it will stop. Press the STOP
button to stop the disc before it is
finished. Press the STOP button
again to turn the unit off.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback; the
current track and elapsed
playing time (and folder, if
using MP3) will appear in the
display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
2
TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
This CD player is designed to play all kinds of Audio Discs and
MP3 CD ROMS, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do
not try to play CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CD PLAYBACK NOTES:
• See page 15 for more information on MP3’s.
• When recording (“burning”) CDs, make sure the session is “finalized”,
or simply record (“burn” only one session). You can find more
information on “finalizing” in your CD recorder’s manual.
• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter
is required.
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,
“no disc” will appear in the display.
• If a disc is not recorded properly, “disc error” will appear in the
display.
• Playback will stop when you open the CD compartment, but it is not
recommended to open the compartment before the STOP button is
pressed.
• If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save
the batteries.
• It may take 10 to 30 seconds for the player to read an MP3 CD and
begin playback, depending on the number of tracks burned on the CD.
During CD playback, if you
wish to pause the disc
momentarily, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button . Playback
stops but the disc continues to
spin and the elapsed time
flashes in the Display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again to release Pause
and resume playback. The
sound returns and the
elapsed time in the Display
stops flashing.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
2
CD PAUSE CONTROL
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK
After you insert the disc into
the CD player and the total
number of tracks appear on
the display, you may press
either the SKIP/SEARCH + or
– buttons to select a specific
track for playback.
Welcome CD
CD 03 61:34
1
When the desired track
number (and file number if
using MP3) appears in the
display, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button. Playback will
begin with the track (or file)
you selected.
CD 03 00:10
ESP
2
During playback, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH +
button once to advance the player
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the SKIP/SEARCH +
button repeatedly to advance the
player to higher number tracks.
CD 05 00:00
ESP
1
During playback, press and release
the SKIP/SEARCH – button once to
move the player back to the
beginning of the currently playing
track. Press the SKIP/SEARCH –
button repeatedly to move the player
back to lower numbered tracks.
CD 02 00:00
ESP
2
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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REP 1 ESP
CD 02 61:34
1
When the desired track
number appears in the display,
press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶to begin playback. The
specific track you selected will
be repeated continuously. To
cancel Repeat playback, press
the PLAY MODE button ❷
repeatedly until the mode
indicator disappears.
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1
REP 1 ESP
CD 02 00:01
2
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK
To repeat a single track,
press the PLAY MODE
button ❶ once; “REP 1” will
appear in the display. Press
the SKIP/ SEARCH + or –
button ❷ to select the specific
track that you wish to repeat.
ESP
CD 02 00:32
1
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, depress and hold
either the SKIP/SEARCH + or –
button to move the player forward
or backward within a track to locate
a specific musical passage. The
player will move forward or
backward at high speed as long as
the buttons are depressed. When
you release the SKIP/SEARCH
button, normal playback will
resume at that point.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REP A ESP
CD 17 61:34
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶to begin playback. All tracks
on the disc will be repeated
continuously. To stop Repeat
playback, press the PLAY
MODE button ❷ repeatedly until
the mode indicator disappears.
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1
REP A ESP
CD 01 00:01
2
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS ON A CD
To repeat all the tracks on the
CD, press the PLAY MODE
button twice; “REP A” will
appear in the display.
1
2
2
REP D
03 008 MP3
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶to begin playback. All files in
the selected directory will be
repeated continuously. Press
the PLAY MODE button ❷
repeatedly until the mode
indicator disappears to stop
Repeat playback.. See page 15
for more info on MP3 format.
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1
REP D
01 001
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REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 ONLY)
To repeat all files in a
directory (MP3 CD only),
press the PLAY MODE button
❶ 3 times; “REP D” will
appear in the display. Press
the SKIP/ SEARCH + or –
button ❷ to select the specific
folder that you wish to repeat.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
INT ESP
CD 17 61:34
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶to begin Intro playback. The
first 10 seconds of all tracks on
the disc will be played in
sequence. Press the STOP
button ❷ to stop Intro playback.
INT ESP
CD 01 00:02
1
2
2
INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track)
While in the Stop mode,
press the PLAY MODE
button 3 times (4 times if an
MP3 CD with multiple
directories is inserted); “INT”
will appear in the display.
RND ESP
CD 17 61:34
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button ❶ to begin playback.
The unit will play all the
tracks in random order. When
all the tracks have been
played, the unit will stop.
Press the STOP button ❷ to
stop Random playback.
RND ESP
CD 14 00:01
1
2
2
TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD
While in the Stop mode,
press the PLAY MODE
button 4 times (5 times if an
MP3 CD with multiple
directories is inserted; “RND”
will appear in the display.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 24 TRACKS)
Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks
will be played.
P ESP
CD 00 P-02
3
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button ❶ again to
finalize the program. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE button ❷ to
begin program playback.
P ESP
CD 12 00:04
21
4
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button to memorize
the track. Repeat steps 2 and
3 to program additional tracks
up to a maximum of 24 tracks.
P ESP
CD 00 P-01
1
Within 10 seconds, select a
track to be programmed by
directly entering it. For
example, press PLAY/
PAUSE/1 ❶ and STOP/2 ❷ to
enter in track number 12.
1
2
P ESP
CD 12 P-01
2
While in the Stop mode, press
the PROGRAM button. The
track number will blink and “P-
01” will appear in the display. If
using a MP3 disc, see the note
on page 14.
See the top of the following page for notes on Program playback.
NOTE: If an error is made while programming, hold the
DISPLAY/CLEAR button for 2 seconds to clear it.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK
• MP3: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the
directory number in step 1, and then the file.
• You can review the program by pressing the PROGRAM, then
the SKIP/SEARCH button when playback is stopped.
• If you press the PROGRAM button, but do not enter a file
number within 10 seconds, the player exits the Program mode
and returns to the Normal mode.
• Press the REPEAT button twice during program playback to
repeat the program repeatedly until the STOP button is pressed.
• Press the STOP button to stop and cancel the program before
it is finished.
• Each file may be stored in the program memory as many times
as desired (up to 24 files).
• If an error is made while programming or searching, hold the
DISPLAY/CLEAR button for 2 seconds.
• If an error is made while programming, hold the
DISPLAY/CLEAR button for 2 seconds to clear it.
ESP (ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION)
This feature protects against loss of sound caused by vibrations
and shocks. Continuous playback is ensured once some of the
music has been stored into memory.
ESP will automatically be activated when listening to standard or
MP3 CDs. You cannot deactivate ESP while listening to an MP3
CD. However, you can deactivate it when playing a standard CD by
simply pressing the ESP button; the ESP indicator will disappear
from the display. Deactivating the ESP will conserve battery life.
RESUME
This will allow you to resume playback of a CD that was
previously stopped. If you stopped a CD in the middle of playing,
simply press the RESUME button and the CD will continue at the
start of the last played track location where the CD was stopped.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
MP3 FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Please read before playing an MP3 CD.
Can the HD7088 read CD-RW (Rewriteable CDRs)?
Yes it can. However, you must reformat the CD-RW every time
you want to record new group of MP3 files. No multi-session
recording allowed.
Can the HD7088 read regular music CDs?
Yes it can.However you can not mix MP3s and WAV files on the
same CD. If you do this your Portable MP3 CD Player will play
only the MP3 files.
Does the HD7088 have Electronic Skip Protection built-in?
Yes it has a 45 seconds anti-shock buffer. What it means for
everyday user is that it can withstand road bumps, shaking, etc.
There will be no skipping when you jog, or run on a tread mill or
drive on a bumpy road.
Can I use the MP3 extension for non-audio data files?
No, this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise
interference.
Can I mix MP3 files with other file types on the CDR?
Yes, but your Portable MP3 CD Player will ignore those files and
read only the MP3 files on the CDR.
Does the HD7088 support multi-session CDRs?
No it will not. It supports only single session recorded CDRs.
Single-session means you must burn all your MP3 files on the
CDR at once, and they must have an MPEG rate of 32-128Kbps.
Does the HD7088 support subdirectories (subfolders)?
Yes, the HD7088 can read MP3 files from subfolders.
What appears on the display when playing back MP3 CDs??
The album, title and artist (if set when MP3 was recorded).
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Welcome MP3
01 001 MP3
1
Select a file by directly entering
it. For example, press PLAY/
PAUSE/1 ❶ and STOP/2 ❷ to
enter in file number 12. Press
the ENTER button ❸ to begin
playback from that file.
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2
TKA-MARI
01 012 00:43
2
MP3 FAST FILE SELECT
If an MP3 CD with or without Multiple Directories is inserted,
you can directly enter the desired file number as follows:
While the unit is in the Stop
mode, press the FILE/DIR.
button ❶ once; the file
number will blink. Then, press
the ENTER button ❷.
1
2
Welcome MP3
01 001 MP3
1
Select a directory by directly
entering it. For example, press
STOP/2 ❶ to enter in directory
number 2. Press the ENTER
button ❷ to begin playback of
that directory.
1
2
Title: Deser
02 002 00:03
2
MP3 FAST DIRECTORY SELECT
If an MP3 CD with Multiple Directories is inserted, you can
directly enter the directory number as follows:
While the unit is in the Stop
mode, press the FILE/DIR.
button ❶ twice; the directory
number will blink. Then, press
the ENTER button ❷.
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File Name?
01 001 00:00
1
Press the 2DEF button ❶ 4
times to select the letter “F”,
then press the FILE
SEARCH/ENTER button ❷ to
enter the “F” and move the
cursor to the next position.
F
01 001 00:00
1
2
2
MP3 SELECTING SONGS BY TITLE
You can search for a song by title, using the letter buttons to enter
the name of the song.
First, press the FILE SEARCH/ENTER button, followed by the
appropriate letters to enter the name of the song. Remember that
each letter button can enter 4 or 5 letters/numbers depending on
the number of times you press the button. If you press the 1ABC
button once, the number “1” appears. Press twice for “A”, 3 times
for “B” and 4 times for “C”. For example, if the first word in the song
title is “Funny”, you would enter the word “Funny” on the display as
follows:
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button once.
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When done entering the title, press the FILE SEARCH
button once again and the player will search for the title.
Once found, playback will begin automatically.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
2
FU
01 001 00:00
3
Continue to enter the word
“Funny” as follows:
“N’-Press 5MNO button 3 times,
press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER.
“N’-Press 5MNO button 3 times,
press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER.
“Y’-Press 8WXYZ button 4
times, press FILE SEARCH/
ENTER.
FUNNY
01 001 00:00
4
4
Press the 7TUV button ❶ 3
times to select the letter “U”,
then press the FILE
SEARCH/ENTER button ❷ to
enter the “U” and move the
cursor to the next position.
To insert a space between 2 words in a song title, press the 9/SPACE
button twice.
It may not be necessary to enter the entire song title to select the
song. After entering the first few letters as describe above, press the
FILE SEARCH/ENTER button again. The player will search the disc
for a song that begins with those letters and playback begins
automatically. If the player finds more than one song that begins with
the same letters, the display will flash. If this occurs, you must
continue entering letters until the player can identify the specific title
you are looking for.
NOTES:
• The maximum number of letters that can be entered is 6.
• The maximum number of titles that can be located by name is 67.
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