PSG-01S USB Microphone Speaker

PSG-01S USB Microphone Speaker User's Manual

Introduction Thank ou for purchasing Yamaha PSG-01S. This product is a USB microphone/speaker unit to be connected to a computer with the USB cable for use as its audio terminal. Before operating this unit, please read this manual carefull. Communication You can use this unit as a microphone speaker for Skpe. Incorporating this unit as the microphone/speaker into the Skpe sstem provides a smoother conversation experience for both listeners and talkers. Listening You can use this unit as a stereo speaker. Two small high-efficienc speakers enable stereo plaback for broadband audio signals. Recording You can use this unit as a recording microphone. Four unidirectional microphones enable high-qualit recording suited for various using scenes. Check the Latest Information This manual has been compiled based on the latest version of the firmware/software as of Ma 2010. For the latest information about this unit, please visit the following website. SoundGadget support website: http://www.amaha.co.jp/soundgadget/psg01s/ For the updating procedure, refer to "Using the Latest Features" (page 12) in this manual. About abbreviations In this manual, the product names are described as follows. Yamaha PSG-01S: this unit Microsoft Windows : Windows Microsoft Windows 7: Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista : Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP : Windows XP Macintosh : Mac About detailed technical information Detailed knowledge on the Internet, computer, and network ma be required to utilize this unit at its full performance. As the provided manual does not give detailed technical information, please also refer to commerciall available books as required. About trademarks About This Manual Skpe, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" smbol are trade marks of Skpe Limited. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. EUPHONY MOBILE is a trademark of DiMAGIC Co.,Ltd. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Contents INTRODUCTION Controls and Functions...4 OPERATIONS Communication...5 Setup...5 Making a call...5 Accepting an incoming call...5 Rejecting an incoming call...6 Muting the microphones...6 Listening...7 Recording...7 Using the PSG-01S Controller...8 Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller...8 Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller...8 About the PSG-01S Controller screen...9 Configuring SHORTCUT...11 Configuring the shake function...11 Switching the USB bandwidth usage...11 Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller...11 Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller...11 Using the Latest Features...12 Updating the firmware via a network...12 Updating the firmware using a local file...13 Checking the firmware release note...13 INTRODUCTION OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Checking the Connection...14 Using in the Communication mode...14 Using in the Communication mode...14 Using in the Listening/Recording mode...15 Using in the Listening/Recording mode...17 Troubleshooting...18 Q1: Check the status LEDs...18 Q2: Have a communication problem...19 Q3: Have a recording/plaback problem...20 Support Information...21 Specifications...22 General...22 Audio...22 indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users. 3

Controls and Functions 1 2 2 4 3 1 5 8 6 7 1 9 0 A 1 LEDs Light to indicate the status of this unit. 8 MODEL No. Model number of this unit. 2 Microphones Pick up the talker's voice. 9 USB port For connecting the USB cable. 3 Speakers Allow the user to hear audio. 0 SER. Serial number of this unit. 4 REC MIC Press to use this unit as a recording microphone. A Tripod socket For attaching a commerciall available tripod. 5 VOL +/ Press to adjust the speaker volume. Holding either ke increases or decreases the volume continuousl. 6 Off-hook Press to make or accept a Skpe call. 7 On-hook Press to reject or end a Skpe call. No emergenc calls with Skpe Skpe is not a replacement for our ordinar telephone and can t be used for emergenc calling 4

Communication B standing this unit, ou can use this unit as a microphone speaker for Skpe. This state is called "Active stle". For more information about Skpe, visit the following website. Skpe website: http://www.skpe.com/ Setup To use this unit with Skpe, ou need to carr out the following setup procedure. For further information, refer to "Quick Start Guide" supplied with this unit. 1 Connect the PC/Mac to the Internet. 2 Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. Making a call 1 Stand this unit on a flat surface. OPERATIONS 3 Install Skpe. 4 Install the PSG-01S Controller and then run the PSG-01S Controller. 5 On Skpe, permit access from the PSG- 01S Controller. Note appears in the task tra/menu bar. The setup is complete. When appears in the task tra/menu bar, ou cannot access Skpe from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skpe, permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skpe. This unit rings the Stle-shift sound (chimes) when the installation stle is changed. If the Stle-shift sound does not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are output, reinstall this unit properl. 2 Specif a phone number to call. 3 Press (off-hook). The phone call starts. 4 Start a conversation. Adjust the speaker volume if necessar. 5 Press (on-hook). The call ends. Accepting an incoming call 1 While receiving an incoming call, stand this unit on a flat surface and then press (off-hook). 2 Start a conversation. Adjust the speaker volume if necessar. 3 Press (on-hook). The call ends. 5

Rejecting an incoming call 1 While receiving an incoming call, press (on-hook). The incoming call ends. Muting the microphones 1 During a Skpe call, la down this unit. The microphones are turned off temporaril. To turn on microphones, stand this unit again. 6

Listening B laing down this unit, ou can use this unit as a stereo speaker. This state is called "Relax stle". 1 Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. Recording While a Skpe call is not active, ou can use this unit as a recording microphone b standing this unit (Active stle) and pressing REC MIC. 1 Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. Note To use this unit with a Mac, ou need to configure the sound settings. For details, refer to "Using in the Listening/Recording mode" (page 17). 2 La down this unit. Note To use this unit with a Mac, ou need to configure the sound settings. For details, refer to "Using in the Listening/Recording mode" (page 17). 2 Stand this unit on a flat surface. OPERATIONS This unit can be used as a stereo speaker. Note If ou cannot hear an sounds from this unit's speakers, this unit ma not be selected as a sound plaback device on our PC/Mac. Refer to "Checking the Connection" (page 14). This unit rings the stle-shift sound (chimes) when the installation stle is changed. If the Stle-shift sound does not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are output, reinstall this unit properl. If ou receive a Skpe call while this unit is used as a stereo speaker, this unit gives priorit to the Skpe call. For information about how to handle a Skpe call, refer to "Communication" (page 5). 3 Press (REC MIC). This unit can be used as a recording microphone. 4 Press (REC MIC). Note The recording microphone mode is deactivated. If ou cannot record sounds using this unit's microphones, this unit ma not be selected as a sound recording device on our PC/ Mac. Refer to "Checking the Connection" (page 14). This unit rings the Stle-shift sound (chimes) when the installation stle is changed. If the Stle-shift sound does not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are output, reinstall this unit properl. If ou receive a Skpe call while this unit is used as a recording microphone, this unit gives priorit to the Skpe call. For information about how to handle a Skpe call, refer to "Communication" (page 5). To use this unit as a recording microphone b holding it in our hand, set "Fix stle" to "Active stle" in the PSG-01S Controller screen. 7

B using the PGS-01S Controller, ou can adjust the unit's settings which cannot be controlled with ke operations. When using this unit as a microphone speaker for Skpe, ou need to run the PSG-01S Controller in advance. In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users. Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller This section explains about the basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller. 1 Connect this unit to the PC using the supplied USB cable. Notes The icon displaed in the task tra switches to. Do not connect more than one microphone speaker (including this unit) to the PC at the same time. When appears in the task tra, ou cannot access Skpe from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skpe, permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skpe ( appears in the task tra). In the case that does not appear after this unit is connected to the computer, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] - [PSG-01S Controller] to start the PSG-01S Controller. To start the PSG-01S Controller on PC start-up, click and then select "Start PSG-01S Controller on PC start-up". 2 Click in the task tra and then select "View PSG-01S Controller". The "PSG-01S Controller" screen appears. Using the PSG-01S Controller To quit the PSG-01S Controller Follow the procedure below to quit the PSG-01S Controller. Click in the task tra and then select "Exit". The PSG-01S Controller exits. Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller This section explains about the basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller. 1 Connect this unit to the Mac using the supplied USB cable. Notes The icon displaed in the menu bar switches to. Do not connect more than one microphone speaker (including this unit) to the Mac at the same time. When appears in the menu bar, ou cannot access Skpe from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skpe, permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skpe ( appears in the menu bar). In the case that does not appear in the menu bar, select [Go] - [Applications] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] - [PSG-01S Controller] from the Finder menu bar to start the PSG-01S Controller. To start the PSG-01S Controller at Mac login, check "Open at Login" in the "Dock" menu. 2 From the PSG-01S Controller menu bar, select [Window] - [PSG-01S Controller]. The "PSG-01S Controller" screen appears. 3 Configure the settings. Configure the settings of this unit according to the use environment. 8

3 Configure the settings. Configure the settings of this unit according to the use environment. About the PSG-01S Controller screen In this section, Windows 7 is used as an example. To quit the PSG-01S Controller Follow the procedure below to quit the PSG-01S Controller. From the PSG-01S Controller menu bar, select [PSG- 01S Controller] - [Quit PSG-01S Controller]. The PSG-01S Controller exits. Home ( ) tab 1 2 3 1 Shows the status of this unit. OPERATIONS Note If this unit is installed incorrectl, "INVALID" is displaed. In this case, the microphones and speakers of this unit are automaticall muted. The speaker mute is disabled onl when a dialing tone or a ringtone of a Skpe call sounds. 2 Adjusts the speaker volume of this unit. 3 Starts Skpe or the specified application. For details, refer to "Configuring SHORTCUT" (page 11). Audio ( ) tab 1 2 3 1 Adjusts the microphone sensitivit of this unit. 2 Enables or disables the microphone attenuator for recording microphone. 3 Shows the audio input/output status of this unit. 9

General setting ( ) tab Maintenance ( ) tab 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 1 Selects a stle applied to this unit regardless of how this unit is installed. 2 Enable or disable the stle-shift sounds. If ou select "OFF", the error sounds are also disabled. 3 Selects a function used when this unit is shaken. For details, refer to "Configuring the shake function" (page 11). 4 Switches the USB bandwidth usage. For details, refer to "Switching the USB bandwidth usage" (page 11). 1 Updates the firmware of this unit. For details, refer to "Using the Latest Features" (page 12). 2 Resets the settings of this unit. Note Note the followings before resetting this unit. The reset operation will change all the settings to the default value (if available). You cannot restore the settings to the previous status after the reset operation. 3 Shows this manual. 4 Shows the version information of the firmware of this unit and the PSG-01S Controller. 10

Configuring SHORTCUT Follow the procedure below to select an application to be started b clicking "Go" in "SHORTCUT". 1 In the PSG-01S Controller screen, click the Home tab. 2 In "SHORTCUT", select "Select application". 3 Select the desired application and then click "Open". Configuring the shake function Follow the procedure below to select a function to be activated when this unit is shaken. 1 In the PSG-01S Controller screen, click the General setting tab. 2 In Shake, select a function to be assigned. Open/close PSG-01S Controller: Select this if ou want to open or close the PSG-01S Controller Maximize audio level: Select this if ou want to set the volume to the maximum. OFF: Select this if ou do not use the shake function. Switching the USB bandwidth usage Follow the procedure below to switch the USB bandwidth usage. This unit restarts automaticall when ou change this setting. 1 In the PSG-01S Controller screen, click the General setting tab. 2 In "Bandwidth usage", select "Standard (stereo)" or "Narrow band (monaural)". If this unit is connected to a PC/Mac conjunction with other USB devices such as Web camera, this unit ma operate abnormall. In this case, select "Narrow band (monaural)". Notes While this unit is operating in a narrow band, it plas back audio in monaural even in "Relax stle". You cannot switch the USB bandwidth usage during a Skpe call. In case that ou cannot adjust the speaker volume or microphone sensitivit after switching the USB bandwidth usage, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller To uninstall the PSG-01S Controller from the PC, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] - [Uninstall PSG-01S Controller]. When ou use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, a warning message regarding uninstallation ma appear. Click "Allow" to continue the uninstallation because Yamaha has alread confirmed the operation. OPERATIONS When shaking this unit Jiggle this unit up and down to activate the selected function. Be careful not to remove the USB cable during shaking. Note To uninstall the PSG-01S controller, log on with the user account used for setup. Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller To uninstall the PSG-01S Controller from the Mac, select [Go] - [Applications] from the Finder menu bar and then drag the "Yamaha PSG-01S" folder to the trash icon. Note To uninstall the PSG-01S controller, log on as a user with the Administrator rights. 11

Using the Latest Features You can download the firmware (program to control the functions of this unit) to use the latest features. In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users. Updating the firmware via a network 4 Select "Download from the network" and then click "Start". In this section, Windows 7 is used as an example. Notes Firmware update is available onl if the PC/Mac connecting to this unit is connected to the Internet. To update the firmware without connection to the Internet, follow "Updating the firmware using a local file" (page 13). Once the firmware update is started, do not perform an other operation until the update operation is completed. If the update operation is interrupted, this unit ma become unusable, in which case ou need to return this unit to the factor for repairs. Do not remove the USB cable or LAN cable during the firmware update. Otherwise, this unit could become unusable, in which case ou need to return this unit to the factor for repairs. The firmware version confirmation screen appears. 5 Check the latest firmware version and then click "OK". The firmware update starts. 1 In the PSG-01S Controller screen, click the Maintenance tab. 2 In "Firmware update", click "Confirm". The license agreement screen appears. 3 Read the contents of license agreement carefull, select "Accept all terms of the license agreement" and then click "OK". To specif the firmware download URL This feature is useful in managing the firmware versions of multiple units. 1 In the firmware update screen, click "Settings". The setting screen appears. 2 Enter the URL from which to download the firmware. You can restore the default URL b clicking "Default". The firmware update screen appears. 3 Click "OK". The firmware download URL is set. 12

Updating the firmware using a local file If the PC/Mac connecting to the PSG-01S cannot be connected to the Internet, follow the procedure below to update the firmware manuall using a local file. Checking the firmware release note You can check the firmware release note b clicking "Release note" in the firmware update screen. Notes Once the firmware update is started, do not perform an other operation until the update operation is completed. If the update operation is interrupted, this unit ma become unusable, in which case ou need to return this unit to the factor for repairs. Do not remove the USB cable during the firmware update. Otherwise, this unit could become unusable, in which case ou need to return this unit to the factor for repairs. 1 In the PSG-01S Controller screen, click the Maintenance tab. OPERATIONS 2 Click "Confirm" of "Firmware update". The license agreement screen appears. 3 Read the contents of license agreement carefull, select "Accept all terms of the license agreement", and then click "OK". The firmware update screen appears. 4 Select "Specif a local file" and then click "Start". The file selection screen appears. 5 Select the firmware file and then click "Open". The firmware version confirmation screen appears. 6 Check the latest firmware version and then click "OK" to start the firmware update. The firmware update starts. 13

Checking the Connection In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users. Using in the Communication mode Follow the procedure below to check whether Skpe recognizes this unit properl and this unit is selected as an audio device. 1 Right-click and then select [Open Skpe] - [Tools] - [Options]. The "Options" screen appears. 2 Click "Audio settings". Using in the Communication mode Follow the procedure below to check whether Skpe recognizes this unit properl and this unit is selected as an audio device. 1 From the menu bar for Skpe, select [Skpe] - [Preferences]. 2 Click "Audio". Click Click 3 Check the settings. "Microphone": Yamaha PSG-01S "Speakers": Yamaha PSG-01S "Ringing": Yamaha PSG-01S 3 Check the settings. "Audio output": Yamaha PSG-01S "Audio input": Yamaha PSG-01S "Ringing": Yamaha PSG-01S Check Check Check Check Check Check 4 Click "Save" to close the "Options" screen. 14

Using in the Listening/ Recording mode 5 Check whether this unit is selected as "Default Device". Follow the procedure below to check whether the PC recognizes this unit properl. When using Windows 7/Windows Vista In this procedure, Windows 7 is used as an example. 1 Click and then select "Audio Device Properties". The "Sound" screen appears. Check 2 Click the "Plaback" tab. Click 3 Check whether this unit is selected as "Default Device". Normall, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automaticall selected when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG- 01S" is not selected, select it manuall. 6 Click "OK" to close the "Sound" screen. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Check Normall, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automaticall selected when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG- 01S" is not selected, select it manuall. 4 Click the "Recording" tab. Click 15

When using Windows XP 1 Click and then select "Audio Device Properties". The "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" screen appears. 5 Check the settings. "Default device" in "Voice plaback": Yamaha PSG-01S "Default device" in "Voice recording": Yamaha PSG-01S 2 Click the "Audio" tab. Click Check 3 Check the settings. "Default device" in "Sound plaback": Yamaha PSG-01S "Default device" in "Sound recording": Yamaha PSG-01S Check Normall, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automaticall selected when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG- 01S" is not selected, select it manuall. Check 6 Click "OK" to close the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" screen. Check Normall, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automaticall selected when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG- 01S" is not selected, select it manuall. 4 Click the "Voice" tab. Click 16

Using in the Listening/ Recording mode To use this unit in the Listening/Recording mode on a Mac, ou need to configure the sound settings. 1 Click and then select "Open Sound Preferences". The "Sound" (in "Sstem Preferences") screen appears. 2 Click the "Output" tab. Click 3 From the device list, select "Yamaha PSG-01S". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Select 4 Click the "Input" tab. Click 5 From the device list, select "Yamaha PSG-01S". Select 17

Troubleshooting Refer to the following tables when this unit does not function properl. If the problem ou are experiencing is not listed or if the instruction does not help, access the SoundGadget support website (http://www.amaha.co.jp/soundgadget/psg01s/). Q1: Check the status LEDs Status Microphone LEDs Speaker LED Information LED Active stle Waiting a call 124: On On Off Skpe call 124: On On Blinks (green) Recording All: On Off Off Relax stle Stereo speaker Off On Off Microphone muted (Skpe call) 124: Blink On Blinks (green) Skpe Call sending/receiving Blinks rapidl (green) During a call Blinks slowl (green) Maximum volume Blinks 5 times Shake (open/close controller) Blinks 3 times (green) Stle fixed On (green) Operated from the OS Microphone muted Blink Speaker muted Blinks During installation 1 2 3 4: Light Off On (red) Incorrect installation Off Off On (red) Waiting for firmware update All: Blink Blinks Blinks (red) During firmware update 13 24: Light Off Off Firmware updated failed Off Off Blinks (red) Other errors Blinks 3 times (red) Speaker LED Information LED Microphone LEDs 3 2 4 1 18

Q2: Have a communication problem Problem Cause Remed The audio from the other unit cannot be heard. The audio from this unit cannot be heard on the other unit. The speakers are muted on this unit. Turn off the speaker mute function. The microphone is muted on the other unit. The speaker volume is set to the minimum on this Turn the speaker volume up. unit. The microphone sensitivit is set to the minimum on the other unit. This unit is not selected in the Audio settings of Skpe. Select this unit. The microphone is muted on this unit. Turn off the microphone mute function. The speakers are muted on the other unit. The microphone sensitivit is set to the minimum Increase the microphone sensitivit. on this unit. The speaker volume is set to the minimum on the other unit. This unit is not selected in the Audio settings of Skpe. Select this unit. The audio is interrupted. The bandwidth of the USB is too narrow. Set "Bandwidth usage" to "Narrow band (monaural)" in the PSG-01S Controller. The unit generates feedback noises or echoes. The unit generates noises. Another microphone is connected. An object is placed near this unit. This unit is placed near the wall. This unit is used in a room with high reverberation. There is a problem with the equipment configuration on another unit. A device that interferes with this unit is placed near this unit. Select this unit in the Audio settings of Skpe. Avoid placing an object in front of the microphones of this unit. Move this unit awa from the wall. Place objects with high sound absorbance in the room other than in front of the microphones. Avoid talking at a loud voice to reduce reverberations. Move this unit awa from the device. The audio is cracking. The speaker volume is too high. Turn the speaker volume down. This unit does not work. This unit is not recognized b the PC/Mac. (When using Windows) If ou see "?" or "!" in the device manager, delete the device and then reconnect the USB cable of this unit. (When using Mac) Reconnect the USB cable of this unit. "INVALID" is displaed in the Home tab of the PSG-01S Controller. This unit is installed incorrectl. Install this unit correctl. (page 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 19

Q3: Have a recording/plaback problem Problem Cause Remed Cannot record an sounds. Cannot record an sounds when holding this unit. The recording sounds are too loud or cracking. The recording sounds are too small. This unit does not output plaback sounds. "INVALID" is displaed in the Home tab of the PSG-01S Controller. This unit is not selected in the Audio device settings of the PC/Mac. The microphone is muted on this unit. This unit is not in the Active stle. The microphone attenuator function is turned off. The microphone attenuator function is turned on. This unit is not selected in the Audio device settings of the PC/Mac. REC MIC has been pressed. The speakers are muted on this unit. Select this unit. Turn off the microphone mute function on this unit. Set "Fix stle" to "Active stle" in the PSG-01S Controller. Set "Attenuator" to "ON" in the PSG-01S Controller. Set "Attenuator" to "OFF" in the PSG-01S Controller. Select this unit. Press REC MIC again. Turn off the speaker mute function on this unit. This unit is installed incorrectl. Install this unit correctl. (page 7) 20

Support Information Please visit the Yamaha's SoundGadget support website for the latest or detailed information. SoundGadget support website http://www.amaha.co.jp/soundgadget/psg01s/ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 21

Specifications General Interface: USB2.0 Full Speed Power consumption (max): 2.5W or less Radio interference standard: FCC Part 15 (US) EN55022 (EU) Operating environment: Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Humidit: 20 to 85% (no condensation) Dimensions: Main bod (W x H x D): 49 x 121 x 38 mm (1-15/16" x 4-25/32" x 1-1/2") Audio Microphones: 4 units (arraed microphones) Speakers: 2 units Frequenc bandwidth for sound pickup: Communication: 300 to 7,000 Hz Recording: 100 to 20,000 Hz Frequenc bandwidth for plaback: Communication: 300 to 20,000 Hz Listening: 300 to 20,000 Hz Signal processing: Adaptive echo canceller, Noise reduction, Microphone arra control, EUPHONY MOBILE Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz) Power source: USB bus power (5V/500mA) Windows environment: OS: Windows7 SP1 or later (64bit/32bit), Windows Vista SP1 or later (32bit), Windows XP SP2 or later (32bit) CPU: 1 GHz or more, Intel Pentium/Celeron processor (or compatible one) Memor: 256 MB or more Drive: CD-ROM drive USB port: USB1.1 or later (USB2.0 recommended) Other: broadband network Mac OS environment: OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or later CPU: Intel processor Memor: 256 MB or more Drive: CD-ROM drive USB port: USB1.1 or later (USB2.0 recommended) Other: broadband network Accessories: USB cable (1.2 m), Carring case, CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide Other: Firmware update (transfer from computer through USB) 22

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