Metz SCA 3202-M7 User manual

Olympus • Leica • Panasonic
SCA 3202-M
Flash adapter for cameras (see rear)
Adattatore flash per camere (v. retro)
Adaptador de flash para cámaras (ver reverso)
® System SCA 3002
Made in Germany
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1. General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 View of the SCA adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Mounting the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Camera modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Program mode P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Shutter priority S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Aperture priority A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Manual M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Flash modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 TTL flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Auto flash mode A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Manual flash mode M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Dedicated flash functions. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Program flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Flash readiness indication on the camera . 19
4.3 Automatic flash sync speed control . . . . . . 20
4.4 Correct exposure confirmation on the
flash unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Automatic motor zoom control. . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6 AF measuring beam control. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7
Automatic maximum flash range indication . 23
4.8 Preflash function for red-eye reduction . . . 24
4.9 Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Normal synchronisation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Second-curtain synchronisation . . . . . . . . 25
Slow synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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HSS short-term synchronisation . . . . . . . . 27
4.10 Wake-up function for the flash unit . . . . . 28
5. Cordless Metz Remote Flash Mode . . . . 28
6. Slave flash mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2 Setting the SCA adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3 Setting the flash unit and the camera . . . . 32
7. Troubleshooting hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Dedicated functions of the
flash units Table 1
•= The dedicated flash function is supported by
the flash unit. The supported function can only
be performed if also supported by the camera.
It is impossible to describe in detail all camera
types and their individual flash functions within
the framework of these instructions. Therefore,
please refer to the flash mode description in
your camera manual to find out which func-
70 MZ-4/5
60 CT-4
with SCA 3000C
54 MZ-4i
50 MZ-5
40 MZ-3/3i
45 CL-4
with SCA 3000C
54 MZ-3/-4
mecablitz
Flash readiness indication on the camera
Automatic flash sync speed control TTL flash mode TTL fill-in flash
Manual TTL flash exposure correction
1
st
or 2
nd
curtain synchronisation
Motor zoom control
AF measuring beam control
Maximum flash range indication
Preflash function for red-eye reduction Program flash mode Slow synchronisation / SLOW 1 / SLOW 2
Wake-up function for the flash unit
High-speed synchronisation HSS
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76 MZ-5 digi
••••••••••••x
•••••••••••••
•••••••••••••
••••••••••••x
•••••• •• x
45 CL-4 digi
with SCA 3045
•••••• •••x•
•••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
•• • • • x
44 MZ-2
40 MZ-1/1i

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Table 2
tions are supported by your type of camera.
Dedicated flash functions are not supported in
the cordless slave mode.
x = The flash unit does not automatically switch
to standby mode (no AUTO OFF function).
The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports manual
flash corrections and synchronisation on the
2nd shutter curtain only if these can be set on
the camera!
Operating modes
Supported modes TTL, A and M in the camera
modes P, A, S and M
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40 MZ-3/3i
40 MZ-1/1i
44MZ-2
54 MZ-3/4
54 MZ-4i
50 MZ-5
70 MZ-4/5
76 MZ-5 digi
PASMPASMPASM
TTL A (Automatic) M (Manual)
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
•••• • • • •
•••• • • • •
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
60 CT-4
with SCA 3000C
45 CL-4
with SCA 3000C
45 CL-4 digi
with SCA 3045
• = The flash function is supported by the flash
unit. The camera must also support this flash
function to ensure that the function can be
carried out!
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Warning!
Please observe the instructions in Sections 2 and
3 for the combination of the different camera and
flash modes. For system induced reasons, TTL
flash mode with the mecablitz 60 CT-4 is not pos-
sible on account of the metering pre-flash techno-
logy of Olympus digital cameras!
Some cameras support the automatic flash
mode A and the manual flash mode M only in
the Manual M camera mode!
With some types of flash units there are limits
with regard to TTL flash mode in relation to
the given camera type (C-2500L, E-1, E-300,
E-330, E-500, E-10, E-20P and E-20N). Plea-
se refer to Table 3 and the corresponding
instructions in Section 3.1!
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Table 3
TTL flash mode
TTL compatible
Limited TTL compatibility
Group
E-1, E-3, E–300, E–330,
E–400,E–420, E-450,
E–500, E–510, E–520,
E-620, DMC-FZ50,
DMC-L1, DMC-L10,
DMC-6F1, DMC-6H1,
Digilux 3, D-Lux 4,
V-Lux 1, SP-350,
SP-570, Pen E-PL1/P2
45 CL-4 digi
44 MZ-2*
(*ab V2.0)
54 MZ-4i
76 MZ-5 digi
54 MZ-3
54 MZ-4
44 MZ-2
70 MZ-..
E-10, E-20P,
E-20N, C-2500L
44 MZ-2
45 CL-4 digi
54 MZ-..
70 MZ-..
76 MZ-5 digi
40 MZ-..
45 CL-4
50 MZ-5
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1. General description
The SCA 3202 adapter makes it possible to op-
erate Olympus digital cameras with an external
flash unit (see Tables 1 and 2). The flash unit can
be operated by one of two modes:
Dedicated flash mode
The flash unit with SCA adapter and an Olympus
digital camera is operated by way of digital data
exchange. Digital data exchange between camera
and flash unit is either via the system flash shoe
with special contacts (e.g. with E-1, E-10, E-20,
E–300, E-330, E-500, C–5060WZ, C-8080Z etc.) or
a 5-pin system flash socket on the camera (e.g.
with C–4040Z, C-3040Z, C-3030Z etc.).
Note for cameras with built-in flash unit:
When using an external flash unit the came-
ra’s built-in flash should be deactivated to
avoid cross shadows (camera menu setting;
refer to the operating instructions of the given
camera).
On some camera types it is possible to set the
“SLAVE” mode in the camera menu. There is no
data exchange with the flash unit in this mode.
The camera’s “SLAVE” mode must NOT be acti-
vated for dedicated flash!
Cordless slave flash mode
The flashgun is fired as a cordless slave unit by the
light pulse from the camera’s flash (see Section 5).
With some cameras the “SLAVE” mode can be
set in the camera menu. This deactivates the
metering pre-flash of the camera’s built-in flash
unit. Flash exposure is then uncontrolled with a
selectable manual partial light output. Since the
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slave mode of the SCA adapter (switch in SL
position) always operates with metering pre-
flash suppression, the camera’s “SLAVE” mode
must NOT be activated!
To work in the “SLAVE” camera setting the slave
flash unit must be equipped with the SCA 301
standard foot. Additionally use the mecalux 11
(optional accessory) as a slave triggering unit for
the flashgun.
1.1 View of the SCA adapter
The switches and the display are located
behind a flap on the back of the adapter. This
flap can be opened with the fingernail.
Switch :
A B: Reserved for future applications. The switch
position is irrelevant!
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Rear view Front view
Sensor

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Switch :
Operating mode selector:
NORM position: Dedicated flash mode
SL position: Slave flash mode
Display in dedicated flash mode:
• In dedicated flash mode the display lights in
green if the flash mode TTL, Automatic A or
Manual M set on the flash unit is supported.
With some camera/flash unit combinations there
are limitations regarding TTL flash mode. The
display flashes in green as a warning (see
Section 3.1).
If the master flash function (controller) is activa-
ted on the flash unit in TTL mode, then the dis-
play of the SCA adapter will start to flash as
a warning (see Section 5).
•
With some flash units (45 CL–4 and 60 CT4) auto
working aperture setting on the flash unit by the
camera is not possible for technical reasons. This
means that the camera modes program P and
shutter priority S are not supported in the auto
flash mode A and the manual flash mode M (see
Table 2). The display flashes in green as a
warning in the camera modes P and S.
Display in slave flash mode:
• The display lights in red when in slave mode
if the flash modes Auto A or Manual M are set on
the flash unit.
• The display flashes in red in slave mode as a
warning when the TTL flash mode has been set
on the flash unit (see Section 6).
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1.2 Mounting the adapter
All units involved must be switched off before
mounting or dismounting the SCA adapter
on / from the mecablitz or on / from the ca-
mera.
on the mecablitz 40 MZ-..., 45 CL-4 digi,
50–MZ-5, 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 digi:
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Turn the flash unit’s foot by 90° (40 MZ-... only).
• Press the retention catch against the casing,
simultaneously pushing the hitherto used stand-
ard foot or SCA adapter out of the guide.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (requi-
red for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 44 MZ-2:
• Use your fingernail to press up the locking lever
in the middle of the rear side of the mecablitz
and hold it depressed.
• At the same time withdraw the SCA adapter or
standard foot backward.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (required
for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
• Open the battery compartment cover.
• Press the coloured locking knob in the battery
compartment and simultaneously remove the
standard foot or SCA adapter.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (requi-
red for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adap-
ter) should be gripped in the centre and with-
drawn.
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on the camera’s flash shoe:
• Screw the knurled nut of the adapter as far as
possible towards the head of the adapter case.
The locking pin in the adapter shoe is now fully
retracted into the case.
• Slide the adapter into the camera’s flash shoe.
• Screw the adapter’s knurled nut as far as possi-
ble towards the camera case to clamp the adap-
ter in position.
Some cameras (e.g. C-3000Z, C-3030Z,
C–3040Z, C-4040Z) have a 5-pin system
flash socket instead of the flash shoe. On
such cameras, the flash unit and the SCA
adapter are mounted on the flash shoe of the
“FLASH BRACKET FLBK01” (original Olympus
sytem accessory) and the camera is fixed on
the bar of the flash bracket. To connect the
flash bracket with the camera’s flash shoe,
the flash sync cable “BRACKET CABLE
FLCB01” (original Olympus system accessory)
must be used.
2. Camera modes
For camera shutter speeds please refer to the
instructions given in Section 4.3.
2.1 Program mode P
The camera preselects a shutter speed/aperture
combination in conformity with the adjusted pro-
gram. The shutter speed selected by the camera
depends on the prevailing ambient light situation.
TTL flash exposure and TTL fill-in flash are auto-
matically controlled by the camera.
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2.2 Shutter priority S
In the camera mode „S“ any shutter speed can be
set on the camera. The camera will then automati-
cally select an aperture to match the ambient light
conditions.
2.3 Aperture priority A
In the camera mode „A“ an aperture can be pre-
selected on the camera. The camera will then au-
tomatically adjust a shutter speed that matches
the ambient light conditions.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the sub-
ject is within the working range of the flash unit
(see aperture calculator or the flash unit’s LC dis-
play).
2.4 Manual M
An aperture and a shutter speed can be preselect-
ed on the camera when in “M” mode.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the sub-
ject is within the working range of the flash unit
(see aperture calculator or the flash unit’s LC dis-
play).
3. Flash modes
3.1 TTL flash mode
The TTL mode is an automatic flash mode where
flash exposure metering is performed by a sensor
inside the camera. TTL flash operation with an
Olympus digital camera is a flash mode with auto-
matic determination of the guide number or partial
light output, on the basis of preflash technology.
Fractions of a second prior to exposure, one or two
invisible pre-flashes are fired, depending on the
given camera type.
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In order to control the intensity of the main flash
the camera’s electronic system establishes the
required guide number or necessary partial light
ouput by evaluating the metering preflashes.
In TTL flash control any lens attachments or filters
are taken into account during exposure. The TTL
flash mode is supported by all camera modes
such as program P, A, S, and M.
The TTL flash mode is set on the flash unit (see
the individual operating instructions).
The TTL flash mode of Olympus digital came-
ras must not be mistaken for the conventional
TTL flash control of analog cameras! We re-
commend not to activate the secondary re-
flector of the flash unit (e.g. with 45 CL-4,
50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-5) when in TTL
flash mode with Olympus digital cameras.
Note for Group A:
For system reasons the TTL flash mode is
currently only fully supported by the 44 MZ-2
(as of software version 2.0), 45 CL-4 digi, 54
MZ-4i and the 76 MZ-5 digi.
The flash units 70 MZ-..., 54 MZ-3, 54 MZ-4
and 44 MZ-2 (software version 1.x) support
the TTL flash mode with the E-1, E-300, E-330,
E-500 only to a limited extent. Consequently,
TTL flash mode with these flash units is only
conditionally recommended! A software upda-
te can be carried out for the 44 MZ-2. The
software status is called as follows: Press and
hold the “Mode” key and simultaneously
switch on the flash unit by its main switch.
The display will then indicate the flash unit’s
software version. The TTL flash mode of the
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E-1, E-300, E-330, E-500, with 40 MZ-... and
45 CL-4 is not possible!
Note for Group B:
For system reasons the flash units 40 MZ-...,
45 CL-4 and 50 MZ-5 support the special
pre-flash technology of the above cameras
only to a limited extent. In some exceptional
situations, therefore, manual TTL flash expo-
sure corrections (camera setting) may be
necessary. Consequently, the TTL flash mode
with the above camera/flash combinations is
only conditionally recommended. The display
of the SCA adapter flashes as a warning
when in TTL flash mode.
Automatic TTL fill-in flash in daylight
Most camera models automatically activate the
fill-in flash mode when in Program mode „P“ in
daylight (see your camera’s operating instruc-
tions). TTL fill-in flash overcomes troublesome
dense shadows and produces a more balanced
exposure between subject and background with
contre-jour shots. The camera’s computer-control-
led metering system sets the most suitable com-
bination of shutter speed, working aperture and
flash output.
Ensure that the contre-jour light source does
not shine directly into the lens as this will
mislead the camera’s TTL metering system!
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Manual TTL flash exposure correction
(Flash-Override)
There are certain photographic situations where
the camera’s internal sensor can be deceived. This
is particularly the case with a dark subject in front
of a bright background (the subject will be under-
exposed) or a bright subject in front of a dark
background (the subject will be overexposed). To
overcome this problem in such a photographic
situation and still achieve a correct exposure,
some cameras permit the flash intensity to be
influenced in the TTL mode (see operating instruc-
tions for the given camera). Depending on the ca-
mera type, the given maximum flash range is
adapted to the flash exposure correction. If flash
exposure correction is set manually, the symbol
“+/-” will be indicated in the viewfinder or on the
display panel of some cameras.
TTL flash exposure correction is set on the camera
(see your camera’s operating instructions).
3.2 Auto flash mode A
A sensor inside the flash unit controls the light output
in the auto flash mode „A“. When the amount of light
required for correct exposure has been reached the
flash unit’s electronics automatically cut off the flash.
Correct exposure confirmation „OK“ is then given on
the flash unit (see Section 4.4).
The auto flash mode is set on the flash unit (see
operating instructions of your flash unit).
Please note that the cameras E-10, E-20P and
E–20N do not support the auto flash mode
„A“ in the camera modes Program P and
shutter priority „S“.
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mecablitz 45 CL-4 and 60 CT-4
Set on the flash unit an auto working aperture that
matches the prevailing shooting situation. Take the
maximum flash range given on the aperture calcu-
lator into account.
In the camera modes “A” and “M” the aperture
selected on the flash unit must be manually set on
the camera.
mecablitz 40 MZ-..., 44 MZ-...,
45 CL-4 digi, 50
MZ-5, 54 MZ–... , 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 digi
Set the auto mode “A” on the flash unit (see oper-
ating instructions of the flash unit).
The flash unit automatically adjusts its auto work-
ing aperture to the f-stop set on the camera. En-
sure that the subject lies within the maximum
flash range (as indicated on the flash unit).
Manual flash exposure correction in the auto
mode A
The mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-... , 70 MZ-... and
76 MZ-5 digi permit a manual flash exposure correc-
tion to be made in the auto flash mode. For more
details please refer to the operating instructions of
the flash unit.
Flash bracketing „Fb“ in the auto mode A
Flash bracketing can be performed with the
mecablitz 54 MZ-... , 70 MZ-5 and 76 MZ-5 digi
in the auto flash mode „A“. A flash bracketing
series consists of three successive flash shots
with different flash exposure correction values:
1st shot: without correction value
2nd shot: with a negative correction value
3rd shot: with a positive correction value.

For more details please refer to the instruction
manual of your flash unit.
3.3 Manual flash mode M
The flash light is not controlled by a sensor when
in manual flash mode “M”. Instead, the full or par-
tial light output of the flash unit is used.
The manual flash mode M is set on the flash unit
(see operating instructions for the flash unit). The
Winder W and Stroboscopic modes are manual
flash modes.
The cameras E-10, E-20P and E-20N do not
support the manual flash mode M in the ca-
mera modes Program P and shutter priority S!
mecablitz 45 CL-4, 45 CL-4 digi and 60 CT-4
Set “M” or a partial light output on the flash unit.
Use the aperture calculator to establish the neces-
sary working aperture.
In the camera modes “A” and “M” the aperture
established on the flash unit must be set manually
on the camera.
When in camera mode “M”, a shutter speed has to
be additionally set that is either the same or
slower than the camera’s flash sync speed (see
camera manual). Use a tripod to eliminate camera
shake when using slow shutter speeds.
mecablitz 40 MZ-..., 44 MZ-..., 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ–...
70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 digi
The camera automatically transfers the set aper-
ture to the flash unit. Set the distance for the given
subject by selecting an appropriate aperture / par-
tial light-output combination (camera/flash unit).
The flash-to-subject distance for correct exposure
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is indicated on the flash unit’s LC display, and the
aperture and partial light output setting is adapted
accordingly.
When in camera mode “M”, a shutter speed has to
be additionally set that is either the same or slow-
er than the camera’s flash sync speed (see came-
ra manual). Use a tripod to eliminate camera
shake when using slow shutter speeds.
4. Dedicated flash functions
4.1 Program flash mode
Some cameras merge the available ambient light
and the flash light in the Program P mode, and
determine whether - depending on camera pro-
gramming - the flash is to be used as the main
light source or merely as fill-in light. The camera
automatically sets a shutter/aperture combination
and controls the flash in TTL mode.
Settings on the camera
• Set Program P on the camera.
• Select on the camera the flash mode AUTO or
FILL-IN or .
In the AUTO flash mode the camera will de-
cide if the flash unit is to be activated. If the
ambient light is sufficient for an exposure in
normal mode, then the camera will prevent
the triggering of the flash. In such an event
the flash will not be fired when the camera’s
shutter release is pressed.
In the FILL-IN flash mode or the flash is
fired with each shot. For more details please
refer to the operating instructions for the
given camera.
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Settings on the flash unit
• Set on the flash unit the flash mode TTL or EM
(EM = EASY-MODE-TTL; only with 40 MZ... and
50 MZ-5).
Settings on the SCA adapter
• The position of switch is irrelevant.
• Set switch in position NORM.
4.2 Flash readiness indication on the camera
The flash ready symbol lights up on the flash
unit when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby
indicating that flash readiness is established and
that a flash can be fired for the next shot. Flash
readiness is also transmitted to the camera for a
corresponding information on the display or in the
viewfinder (see camera manual).
If a picture is shot before flash readiness is indi-
cated then the flash unit will not be triggered so
that the exposure may be incorrect.
Orange LED or flash symbol flashes in the camera
viewfinder
Command to switch on or use the flash unit.
Wait for flash readiness to be indicated when the
flash unit is switched on.
Orange LED or flash symbol is illuminated
The flash unit is ready for firing.
Depending on the type of camera used the
indications given on the camera may differ
from the above examples. Therefore, please
refer to the individual camera manual.
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On some types of cameras there is no flash rea-
diness indicated. Should this be the case, then
please observe the flash readiness information
given on the flash unit!
4.3 Automatic flash sync speed control
Depending on the camera type and camera mode,
the shutter speed changes to flash sync speed
when the flash unit is switched on or when flash
readiness is established (e.g. Olympus E-1, E-300,
E-330, E-500; see camera manual).
Shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed
cannot be set or will automatically be converted to
flash sync speed. Various cameras offer a sync
speed range. The sync speed set by the camera
then depends on the camera mode, the ambient
light and the focal length of the lens used. Shutter
speeds slower than the flash sync speed can also
be used, depending on the camera mode and the
selected flash synchronisation.
There is no automatic flash sync speed con-
trol on digital cameras working with a dia-
phragm shutter. For system-inherent reasons,
flash can therefore be used at all shutter
speeds. If the full light output of the flash unit
is required, shutter speeds faster than
1/125 s should not be set.
4.4 Correct exposure confirmation on the flash unit
“OK” correct exposure confirmation is only given
on the flash unit if the shot was correctly exposed
in TTL flash mode or in the auto flash mode „A“.
If “OK” is not displayed after exposure then this
means that the shot was underexposed. The shot
will then have to be repeated with the next smaller
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