Panasonic Pv Gs180 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using as a Web camera
If the Camcorder is connected to your personal 
computer, you can send video and sound from 
the Camcorder to other parties via the network.
Note:
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video 
Stream Driver is installed.
This feature can be used only if both parties 
are using the same operating system. Please 
see chart below:
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Operating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
preinstalled
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional SP1/SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended
Interface:
USB 1.1 or later — A type
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Speaker or headphones
Necessary software:
Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)
DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP)
To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the 
following conditions must be met.
≥Windows XP SP1/SP2 is needed.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1/SP2, click 
[start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. 
(Requires Internet connection.)
≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4, 
click [start] >> [All Programs] >> 
[Windows Update]. (Requires Internet 
connection.)
≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to 
the Internet (minimum requirement). Also, you 
and the other person(s) are on the same 
Network (LAN).≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If 
you have a version older than 5.0, download the 
latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home 
Page.
The latest version of MSN Messenger can also 
be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page.
http://www.microsoft.com/
(For download and installation instructions, 
please refer to Help on the Home Page.)
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it 
by performing the Windows update.
≥If you are connected to the Internet through a 
firewall or a router, proper communication will 
not be possible.
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Installing Video Stream DriverDirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is 
not already installed.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may 
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers 
of the disabled applications.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2Click [Video Stream Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be 
required. Click [Yes] and continue with 
installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer 
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click 
[Finish].
5Click [OK].
[Send] [Receive] [Software]
Windows XPWindows XP Windows 
Messenger
Windows XPWindows
2000
Windows 
2000Windows 
2000MSN 
Messenger
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ªConnecting the Camcorder to 
personal computer (For Use as a Web 
Camera)
1
Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on 
the provided CD-ROM.
2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.3Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAM].
≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to 
another personal computer using Windows 
Messenger, set [BASIC] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape 
Playback Mode before connecting the 
Camcorder to your personal computer.
When you use the Camcorder as a Web 
camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the 
indication of the operation icon is different 
from the one in usual operation.
1In usual operation
2In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback 
Mode)
≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left 
(, ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on 
the operation icon is not lit in yellow.
≥The operation icon blinks on instead of 
appearing from the side of the screen when you 
press the center of the joy stick.
4Connect the Camcorder to a personal 
computer with the USB connection cable.≥When the Camcorder and personal 
computer (with Windows 2000) are 
connected via USB cable, a message, such 
as the one below, is displayed. However, 
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed 
functionality of this Camcorder with 
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
5Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP 
users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows 
2000 users).
≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties 
via the network have to use Windows 
Messenger on Windows XP. When you use an 
operating system other than Windows XP, the 
other parties via the network have to use MSN 
Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the 
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend 
on the Internet connection status.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be 
recorded onto a tape or a card.
≥You cannot output the video input from the DV 
terminal to the display of the PC.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be 
interrupted in the middle of communication 
depending on the communication environment 
or the performance of the personal computer.
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ªSetting up Windows MessengerWhen starting Windows Messenger for the first 
time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the 
screen is not displayed if the Windows 
Messenger setup has already been done.) For 
more details, please read the corresponding Help 
file.
1Click [Click here to sign in].
2Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
3After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed, 
click [Next].
≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your 
personal computer for how to configure the 
audio and the microphone.
≥To communicate with persons using Windows 
in other languages, setting up using 
alphabets or numbers is recommended.
4According to the procedures displayed on 
the screen, continue the setup.
5After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start Windows Messenger.
≥Windows Messenger is activated.
6Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
8Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows 
Messenger to understand its operation.
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture 
device] selection screen is displayed, 
[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.ª
Setting up MSN MessengerWhen starting MSN Messenger for the first time, 
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the 
screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup 
has already been done.) For more details, please 
read the corresponding Help file.
1Click [Sign In].
2Type in your Sign-in name and password.
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here] 
3Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start MSN Messenger.
5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6Select the microphone attached to the PC in 
the [Microphone] menu.
7Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] 
menu.
8Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web 
Camera Device] is selected.
≥For other information about MSN Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
≥When access is finished, close MSN 
Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. 
Finally, disconnect the USB cable.
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DV DATA Streaming Function
When the OS is Windows XP the Camcorder can 
be connected to the personal computer with the 
USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must 
be installed.
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video 
Stream Driver is installed.
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Operating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional SP1/SP2
Interface:
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) — A type
DirectX 9.0b/9.0c
Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10
Other requirements:
Mouse
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Installing Video Stream DriverInstall this when your OS is Windows XP SP1/
SP2. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 installing 
video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream 
Driver must be installed when you connect the 
Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.
DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not 
installed beforehand.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may 
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers 
of the applications disabled.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2Click [Video Stream Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be 
required. Click [Yes] and continue with 
installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer 
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click 
[Finish].
5Click [OK].ª
Connecting Computer and CamcorderIf you wish to capture data from a tape, set the 
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the 
tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens 
of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape 
Recording Mode and remove the tape and the 
card.
With USB connection cable (supplied)
OS:
Windows XP SP1/SP2
≥The personal computer should be compatible 
with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
Confirmation before connection
When you connect the personal computer and the 
Camcorder with the USB connection cable and 
then use DV DATA on Windows XP (SP1/SP2), 
check the driver of the USB host controller.
≥It is required to use the driver for which 
[Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] in 
[Driver] tab.
1Select [start] >> [Settings] >> 
[Control Panel] to start [System].
≥[System Properties] is displayed.
2Click [Hardware] tab and then click 
[Device Manager] then 
[Universal Serial Bus Controller].
3Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and 
then select [Properties].
≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is 
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host 
controller you use.
4Click [Driver] tab to check the description 
on [Driver Provider].
≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], 
the confirmation procedure is completed.
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If a description other than [Microsoft] is 
displayed
≥Update the driver with the following procedure.
1Click [Update Driver...].
2Check [Install from a list or specific location 
(Advanced)] and then click [Next].
3Check [Don’t search. I will choose the driver 
to install] and then click [Next].
4Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host 
Controller] and then click [Next].
5Click [Finish].
≥The update of the driver is completed. 
Connect the Camcorder.Connecting the Camcorder to a personal 
computer
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
2Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV DATA].
3Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with USB connection cable.
≥When capturing video using the USB 
connection, be sure to use Microsoft’s Windows 
Movie Maker 2.1.
≥You cannot record the video edited by the PC 
onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while the computer 
is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case 
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following 
the steps below you can disconnect the cable 
safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
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Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending 
on your OS, operating environment and the mode 
of the Camcorder.
≥Some Operating Systems, may not show the 
icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in 
task tray. (OS may be set not to show.) Make 
sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is off and 
disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me, 
the icon will not be displayed when in Tape 
Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
If the above operation is not performed correctly, 
when data is copied from the personal computer 
to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be 
damaged.
When the following operations are performed, the 
same results will occur as when the USB cable is 
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is 
imperative that the above operation is completed 
before proceeding.
≥When SD Memory Card is removed.
≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
If you no longer need driver 
(Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of OS.1Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >> 
[Control Panel], select the driver from [Add/
Remove Programs] to uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
Notes
≥Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Messenger® 
and DirectX® are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
≥Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel 
Corporation.
≥Apple and Mac OS are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, 
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
≥All other names, company names, product 
names, etc. in these instructions are the 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective corporations.
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥The names of the products you are using may 
differ from the names given in the text. 
Depending on the operating environment and 
other factors, the contents of the screens used 
in these instructions may not necessarily match 
what you will see on your screen.
≥Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as 
well.
≥These instructions do not cover the basic 
operations of the personal computer or define 
any terms. For this information, refer to the 
Operating Instructions which accompany your 
personal computer.
≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while 
the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in 
transfer.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Camcorder when 
connecting to the personal computer. Data may 
be lost If the battery power is lost while 
transferring data.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
while virus checking software is running, the 
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the Windows 
Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and 
restart the Windows Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such 
as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted. CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
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≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC 
Mode while it is connected to the personal 
computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder 
cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the 
USB connection cable. Switch the operation 
mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the 
cable.
≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, 
the [Removable Disk] icon representing the 
Memory Card drive is displayed in 
[My Computer].
≥When the Tape Recording Mode of the 
Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a 
warning message may be displayed. You may 
simply ignore it.
≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having 
equivalent authority.
≥If you install the video stream driver while the 
USB Connecting cable is being connected, or if 
you do not follow these Operating Instructions, 
the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. 
In this case, delete the video stream driver from 
[Add/Remove Programs] as described below, 
uninstall the video stream driver, and re-install 
it.
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or 
Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the personal 
computer, and delete [USB Video Device] 
(Windows XP) ([Panasonic DVC DV Stream 
Device] (Windows 2000)) from 
[Device Manager].
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About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card
The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that 
is available in larger capacities. It has a write 
protect switch to prevent data writing and card 
formatting, as well as a copyright protection 
function. 
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card 
It may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check 
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.ª
About the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by 
this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system) established by JEITA 
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with 
this Camcorder on other equipment or to play 
back files recorded with other equipment on this 
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the 
other equipment in advance.
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About the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, 
etc.) in this folder are recorded in 
the JPEG format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operation.
≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
≥When using the software without indication 
function, indication data, such as date, are not 
displayed. Depending on the software in use, 
the date and the time may not be displayed 
correctly.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. 
Some of this capacity is used to protect and 
manage the copyright data, and not all capacity 
is available as conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, personal computer or others.
256
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
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Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for 
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are 
different from the actual menu indications.
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[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -36-[REC SPEED] -26-[BLANK SEARCH] -28-[WIND CUT] -34-[CLOCK SET] -22-
2) [ADVANCE]
[PICT. QUALITY] -30-[EIS] -35-[WIDE] -34-[CINEMA] -34-[USB FUNCTION] -52-[D.ZOOM] -30-[ZOOM MIC] -31-[DATE/TIME] -60-[INITIAL SET] -61-
3) [SETUP]
[FADE COLOR] -33-[AUDIO REC] -60-[REC LAMP] -60-[DISPLAY] -60-[REMOTE] -25-[BEEP SOUND] -60-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[DEMO MODE] -61-[AV JACK] -60-[POWER SAVE] -27-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
ª[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -60-[AV JACK] -60-[USB FUNCTION] -52-
2) [ADVANCE]
[BLANK SEARCH] -28-[REC SPEED] -26-[REC STDBY] -46-[REC DATA] -60-[PICT. QUALITY] -30-[REPEAT PLAY] -40-
3) [SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO] -47-[AUDIO OUT] -60-[DISPLAY] -60-[REMOTE] -25-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -27-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
D/T
DV DATA
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ª[CARD RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -36-[PICT. QUALITY] -30-[PICTURE SIZE] -30-[SELF TIMER] -34-[CLOCK SET] -22-
2) [ADVANCE]
[BURST MODE] -35-[SHTR EFFECT] -30-[DATE/TIME] -60-[INITIAL SET] -61-
3) [SETUP]
[REC LAMP] -60-[DISPLAY] -60-[REMOTE] -25-[BEEP SOUND] -60-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -27-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
ª[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -60-[PROTECT] -44-
2) [ADVANCE]
[DPOF SET] -44-[CARD FORMAT] -44-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -60-[REMOTE] -25-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -27-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
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Menus related to taking pictures
ª[DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time the picture was taken on the tape.
≥You can also show or change the date/time 
indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/
TIME] button on the remote control.
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[AUDIO REC]Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording 
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original audio signals can be kept 
after the other audio signals are dubbed.) 
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. 
Audio can be recorded in higher quality. 
(If audio signals are dubbed, then the 
original audio signals will be erased.) 
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[REC LAMP]Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on 
during recording, which indicates that recording is 
underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on 
the lamp even when recording is underway.
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[DISPLAY]Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched 
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be 
switched to minimum display.
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[BEEP SOUND]Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are 
issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, 
and at other times. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen.
Menus related to playback
ª[AV JACK]This switches among the output settings of the 
AV/headphone terminal.
[OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV 
and headphone output.
[OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound 
is not output normally to the TV in 
[OUT/Ë].
≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or 
[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to 
[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.
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[REC DATA]Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/
gain values, and white balance settings (-37-), 
etc.) used during the recordings are displayed 
during playback.
≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is 
set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will 
appear.
≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the 
display. 
≥If the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are 
played back on other equipment, the settings 
information is sometimes not displayed 
normally.
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[AUDIO OUT]This switches the sound to be played back.
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub 
sound) 
[L]: Left channel sound (main sound) 
[R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) 
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