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GUIDEBOOK HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-X900 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this HD MEMORY CAMERA. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
DISPLAY/< for 2 seconds or more. CAUTION • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. SD card (label) Q Open the...
Date/Time Setting Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera DISPLAY/< button LCD monitor Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. • When the message disappears, press the DISPLAY/< button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds.
Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Select recording mode (REC) Recording Mode Indicator Set the recording dial to Start recording Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. The mode changes when you press the button.
Still Image Recording Select recording mode (REC) Set the recording dial to Set the focus Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Take a still image Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. The mode changes when you press the button. (AUTO) mode indicator becomes green when the captured image is...
Playing back Select playback mode (PLAY) Select video or still image mode Select a file and touch OK Index screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 28) To view files on TV (Z p. 38) ...
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Accessories CU-VC10 Everio Dock Component Cable CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control. NOTE • Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Everio Dock You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when you place the camera on the dock.
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF908U/ VF808U battery packs. This product includes patented and proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery only. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.
GETTING STARTED Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Remote Sensor Effective distance: Within 5 m (16.4 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 8 and 9 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Camera ! PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 22, 23, 28, 29) # EXPORT Button (Z p. 65) $ UPLOAD Button (Z p. 67) % Zoom Lever (Z p. 24) Speaker Volume Control (Z p. 28) & SNAPSHOT ( ) Button (Z p. 23) ( INFO (=) Button (Z p.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording D E C . 2 4 . 2 0 0 9 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 33) @ : Auto Mode : Manual Mode # White Balance Indicator (Z p. 35) $ Macro Mode Indicator(Z p.
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During Video Playback D E C . 2 4 . 2 0 0 9 ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator $ Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 50) % Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 22) &...
Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack Open the LCD monitor. Attach the battery pack. AC Adapter to AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V) Close the LCD monitor and connect the AC adapter. • You can also connect the AC adapter using the Everio dock connector.
Select [CLOCK SETTING]. Select the city closest to the area where you use the camera. Selected area is highlighted Principal city of the selected area Time difference to Select [ON] if daylight saving time is observed. Set the date and time. Change the setting by using the touch &...
Other Settings Attaching the Camera to the Dock Close the LCD monitor. Align the camera with the dock as indicated by the dotted line in the figure below and attach firmly. Grip Adjustment NOTE • Fasten the strap when you grip the camera. •...
Using an SD Card • Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers. - Panasonic - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - ATP Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) • For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher. Still image recording: SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)
Recording Files Video Recording Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. The lens cover opens automatically. To stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select while recording is paused. Selecting ; during playback deletes that scene.
Still Image Recording Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. The lens cover opens automatically. To view the last recorded image Select after shooting. Selecting ; during playback deletes that image. To change the image quality Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p.
Recording Files Zooming Preparation: • Select the recording mode. • Select mode. Zoom out W: Wide angle You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) mode [8X/DYNAMIC] To change the maximum zoom ratio ...
Registering Files to Events If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file easily at playback. Preparation: • Select the recording mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Select the event. The selected event is displayed on the screen.
Recording Files • Although still images can be taken continuously while SNAPSHOT is being pressed, recording stops once the recordable time is exceeded. • At this time, SNAPSHOT will not work until the writing to the media is completed. The photo indicator lights up ...
BRACKETING Records 5 continuous images from dark (-0.6EV) to bright (+0.6EV) based on the brightness of still images set in AUTO or MANUAL. After performing steps 1-2 Press SNAPSHOT. NOTE • When there is no SD, or when there is no remaining space on the SD card, it is not possible to save still images.
Playing Back Files Video Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. button is used for switching between video and still image in the playback mode. It does not work in the recording mode. To move to the previous or next page ...
Still Image Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. button is used for switching between video and still image in the playback mode. It does not work in the recording mode. To move to the previous or next page ...
Playing Back Files Setting the Opening Still Image You can set a recorded still image as the opening image. Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [OPENING SCREEN]. Select [CUSTOMIZE]. Select the desired file and select [SET].
File Search Function Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Group Index Screen You can search the desired file by the group. The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing scenes.
Playing Back Files Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. (Z p. 25) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search.
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. Changing to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select the recording mode. Set the recording dial to manual video manual still image manual video manual still image To return to the auto recording mode ...
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Manual Recording Menus N FOCUS Adjusts the focus. FOCUS ASSIST Assists you to adjust the focus. ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Allows you to adjust brightness. SHUTTER SPEED A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
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Menus Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. BACKLIGHT COMP. Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to adjust the brightness in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well.
Manual Recording High Speed Recording You can record high speed videos. Preparation: • Select the recording mode. Turn the recording dial and set to the mode (H1-H3) that best suits the subject to be recorded. Mode Recording speed 120 fps (Frame rate) Recording time (sec)
Scene Select Adjusts the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. Preparation: • Select the recording mode. Turn the recording dial and set to SCN. • The current scene mode will be displayed only when SCN is set using the recording dial.
Viewing Files on TV This camera is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV You can output videos from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector.
To connect using the AV connector AV Cable AV Input Connector NOTE Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of your television. (Z p. 73) Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed Turn on the camera and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting the camera to an HDMI-CEC- enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables.
Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation.
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Managing Files Deleting Selected Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 41) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select the desired file and select ;. • The ; mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step. • To check the content of the file, select [CHECK].
Protecting Files Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select [PROTECT/CANCEL]. Protecting the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-3 Select [CURRENT]. Select [YES]. You can select the previous or next file by & selecting To quit the screen ...
Managing Files Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 43) Select [PROTECT ALL]. Select [YES]. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. To release protection of all files 1) In step 4, select [CANCEL ALL]. 2) Select [YES]. Viewing File Information Preparation: mode:...
Changing the Event Registration Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.]. Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-3 Select [CURRENT]. Select [YES]. You can select the previous or next file by &...
Managing Files Dividing Files You can divide a selected video into two. Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select [DIVIDE]. Select the desired file. Playback starts. Select [SET] at the point you want to divide the file.
Trimming Files You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file. Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select [TRIMMING]. Select the desired file. Select [SET] at the start point. It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed.
Managing Files Face Detection Zoom You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a new file. Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Select the desired still image. Select Touch the touch sensor to select the face to zoom.
Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Select the playback mode. • Select mode. Creating Playlists Touch MENU. Select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. Select [NEW LIST]. Select an item and display files. •...
Playlists (Continued) Playing Back Playlists Touch MENU. Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST]. Select the playlist. To stop playback Select To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. To play back from the desired scene 1) In step 3, select [CHECK]. (The index screen for playlist appears.) 2) Select the desired scene.
Print Setting DPOF Print Setting This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or take the SD card to a photo lab for printing.
Print Setting (Continued) Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable. Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. DC Connector AC Adapter Open the cover...
Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camera DVD Burner CU-VD50/CU-VD3 You can copy files recorded on this camera onto discs. BD Burner LaCie Model No. 301828 You can copy files recorded on this camera onto discs. USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy files recorded on this camera onto a USB...
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When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB cable that came with the DVD burner. • When connecting to a BD burner, use a USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended. Refer to page 64 for details. Backup All Files Preparation: •...
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Selecting Files for Backup Preparation: • Select mode. • Connect the camera to the BD/DVD burner. • When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type. Select [SELECT AND CREATE] ( mode) or [SELECT AND SAVE] ( mode).
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Copying Files To check whether the disc was created properly In step 1, select [PLAYBACK]. To play back the created disc using the camera 1) Connect the camera to the BD/DVD burner. 2) Turn on the camera first, then turn on the BD/DVD burner.
• When connecting to a Seagate’s FreeAgent Desk series product, use a USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to Mini-B(Male) connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended. Refer to page 64 for details. • When connecting to a Design by Neil Poulton series product, use a USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) connectors.
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Copying Files To play back the files in the USB external hard disk drive 1) In step 1, select [PLAYBACK]. 2) Select the desired folder. 3) Select the desired file. To return to the previous screen, select To format the USB external hard disk ...
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • Turn off all units. To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) AV Connector AC Adapter AV Cable VCR/DVD Recorder AV Connector (Input) • When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock, turn the power of these devices off.
Creating a Disc using a PC You can copy the data from the camera and create a disc using a PC. Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista Windows Vista ® Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed) CPU: Intel Core...
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USB Cable Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Select [BACK UP]. Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC. Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. USB Connector Click [Start]. Backup starts. To disconnect the camera from the PC ...
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Creating a Disc using a PC Making User Lists to Arrange the Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC.
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Copying Files to a disc Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video Suitable if you will give the disc disc: to your friends and relatives. AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video. Suitable for high quality video with long recording time.
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Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes . All the files with the ® export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM.
Transferring the Files to PC Preparation: Install iTunes on a PC. ® http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. If you cannot export the file to iTunes ...
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode You can upload the file to video sharing websites (YouTube ) quickly after recording. ™ Preparation: • Select the recording mode. • Select mode. Press UPLOAD twice. If you record a file with the upload mode set on, the recording stops automatically 10 minutes after the recording is started.
Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. To set the start/end point again, select [REDEFINE AREA]. Select [YES]. When copying is finished, the copied file is added to the index screen. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. NOTE Original file is kept untouched. Uploading Files For details on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-...
Changing the Menu Settings E.g.) Set [OIS] to [ON] or [OFF]. Touch MENU. Select the desired menu. Select the desired setting. For details on each menu, see below. Mode Menus MANUAL SETTING REGISTER EVENT SELF-TIMER Photo will be taken after the set time elapses when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
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Changing the Menu Settings Mode Menus IMAGE SIZE Selects the image size for still images. IMAGE QUALITY Sets the image quality. ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. ! # q Compensates for hand shake. GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places.
Menus DISPLAY SETTINGS 9 LANGUAGE Sets the display language. : CLOCK ADJUST Sets the time. ; DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the date and time display format. MONITOR BRIGHT Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. MONITOR BACKLIGHT Enables you to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor.
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Changing the Menu Settings Menus DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camera when there is no operation for about 3 minutes during recording mode. ( AUTO POWER OFF If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power.
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[NO] : Cancels this function. NOTE Information about obtaining system update will be made available on the JVC’s web site. YES : Performs this function. [NO] : Returns to the menu screen without executing reset. Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.
Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
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Trouble Recording cannot be performed. Vertical lines appear on recorded images. Recording stops by itself. The recorded subject is too dark. The recorded subject is too bright. Digital zoom does not work. The focus is not adjusted automatically. The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc.) White balance setting...
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Troubleshooting Trouble Sound or video are interrupted. Cannot find a recorded video. Some functions cannot be used when playing back a backup BD/DVD through a BD/DVD burner connected to the camera. The color of images looks strange. The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback, or motion is choppy.
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Trouble When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound does not appear on the TV properly. HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work in conjunction with the camera. The language on the display changed. Cannot upload the file to YouTube ™...
24 hours by connecting to the AC adapter. If the message still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. (Files recorded with other devices that support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camera.) •...
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Indication VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/ PLAYBACK, RECOVER? UNSUPPORTED FILE! THIS FILE IS PROTECTED NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/ FILES HAS BEEN REACHED SCENE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED PLAYLIST QUANTITY EXCEEDS LIMIT NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES...
Warning Indications Indication DVD-R DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the camera Wipe the camera gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well.
Specifications General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.7 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Rated Current Consumption: 1 A Dimensions (W x H x D) 37 mm x 66 mm x 124 mm (1-1/2"...
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Specifications Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Quality Required charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack BN-VF908U (Provided) / BN-VF808U * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. * The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for 3 times the expected recording time.) * When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged.
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Approximate number of images (for still image) Recording medium Image size/Quality 3456 x 1944 / FINE 3456 x 1944 / STANDARD 3072 x 1728 / FINE 3072 x 1728 / STANDARD 2592 x 1456 / FINE 2592 x 1456 / STANDARD 1920 x 1080 / FINE 1920 x 1080 / STANDARD 1280 x 720 / FINE...
AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using...
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Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
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Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must...