Aiwa LCX-150 User Manual

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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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ELECTRIC SHOCK,

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit, Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Installation 1

Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41 “F) or greater than 35°C (95”F), Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.

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Ventilation—The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.

- Do not place the unit on abed, rug, orsimilarsurface that may block the ventilation openings.

Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation oDeninW.

Carts and stands — When- placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall,

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7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens

when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted

on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating instructions.

Electric Power

Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.

Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.

power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC

power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, asthiscould result in fire or shock. Power cord should be routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord

from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords

beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug,

When not in use— Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Outdoor Antenna

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS1/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

(NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System. To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the operating procedures.

Check

your system and accessories

LCX-I 50/LCX-l 51 Compact

FM antenna

Remote control

disc

stereo system

AM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc.

PREPARATIONS

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1

CONNECTIONS

BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 4

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SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

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CD PLAYING

PLAYING A CD .................................................................... 5

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ............................................................... 7

PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................... 7

TAPE PLAYBACK

PLAYING A TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RECORDING

RECORDING ....................................................................... 8

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 9

SETTING THE TIMER ......................................................... 9

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 10

Owner’s record

Foryourconvenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No.

Serial No. (Lot No.)

\ Lcx-150u/Lcx-151 u I

stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

........................ 11

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 11

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 12

PARTS INDEX ................................................... Back cover

Connecting an outdoor antenna

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals.

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CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC, Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.

IMPORTANT

● Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment

first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.

● There are no differences between the front speakers. Both

speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

Connect the speaker cords to the main unit.

The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the ~ terminals and the other cords to the O terminals.

Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the upper one of the FM ;75 Q terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

FM antenna

antenna

3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

To position the antennas FM antenna:

Extend this antenna and change the direction and angle to find the best reception.

AM antenna:

Position to find the best direction.

Do not short-circuit the 0 and speaker cord leads; otherwise the sound may become inaudible. If

this happens, disconnect the AC

cord from the AC outlet and reconnect the speaker cord correctly. Connect then the AC cord and turn the unit on again.

● Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.

● Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtalln rails.

● Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equip m~ent,

the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since

noise will be picked up.

“ Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

To connect other optional equipment+ page 11.

antenna

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BEFORE OPERATION

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

POWER -

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PHONES -

To turn the unit on

Press the POWER button.

After use

Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display changes to the clock.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo mini

plug (03,5 mm, 1/8inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

REMOTE CONTROL

inserting batteries into the remote control

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

3-MODE

EQUALIZER

GEQ

VOLUME

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Press the VOLUME control,

Press the upper side to increase the volume, and the lower side

to decrease it.

The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. It can be set from O (minimum) to 30, and then MAX (maximum). The volume remains memorized even after the power is turned off. However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to

more than 20, it is automatically set to 20 the next time the power

is turned on.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Press one of the 3-MODE EQUALIZER buttons.

ROCK/POP/JAZZ

R6(AA)

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control

and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries

with new ones.

. If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte

leakage.

. The remote control may not operate correctly when:

The line of sight between the remote control and the remote sensor (located in the POWER button) is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass. POP:

JAZZ:

To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again.

When using the remote control

Press the GEQ button until the desired equalization mode is displayed.

The equalization mode changes to ROCK, POP, JAZZ or no

equalization cyclically.

More presence in the vocals and midrange. Sound enriched with heavy bass and fine treble.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING

RECORDING

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.

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PLAYING A CD

Display in stop mode

Music calender (only

Total rdavina time

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Total number of tracks

start play when the power is off (Direct Play

the first 16 tracks are displayed)

Function)

Press the ➤11 button. The power is turned on and play loaded disc beains. If other than Cb play is selected with the power on, one press of the

➤11 button selects the CD function and starts play.

of the

LOADING A DISC

Press the OPEN mark to open the disc

compartment. Load a disc with the label

side up

and close the disc compartment.

PLAYING A DISC

Load a disc.

Press the >1 I button.

Play begins with the first track.

Elapsed playing time

To select a

Press the numbered buttons and the +1 Obutton to select a track. Example: To select the 25th track, press the +1 O, +1 O and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +1 O and O buttons. The selected track starts to play and play cantinues to the end of that disc.

track with the remote control

. Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,

octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction.

● Do not place more than one compact disc in the disc

compartment.

● Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.

Number of track being played

To stop play, press the To pause play, press the >11 button. To resume play, press

again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the

1+ or

➤>1 button pressed and release the button at the desired

point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the l<< or PPI button repeatedly.

■ button.

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RANDOM PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control in

stop

mode to display “RAN”.

Press the ➤1I button to start play.

To cancel random play, press the RANDOM button again in

stop mode.

● Even if the ~< button is pressed, a previously played track

cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only.

● When you select a track with the numbered buttons on the

remote control during the random play mode, the selected track

starts to play and the random play mode is cancelled.

REPEAT PLAY

One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.

Press the REPEAT button to display “REPEAT 1 “ or “REPEAT ALL”.

To repeat the current track only, display “REPEAT 1”, To repeat all the tracks, display “REPEAT ALU.

To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button to turn

off “REPEAT”. To repeat the desired tracks only, program the tracks and press

the REPEAT button to display “REPEAT ALL”.

Press the numbered buttons and +10 button to

program track.

Example: To select the 12th track, press the +1 O and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +1 O, +1 O and O buttons.

Program number

Total number of selected tracks

Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. Press the PI 1 button to start play.

To check the program

Each time the mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press the~button in stop mode.

➤FI button on the main unit is pressed in stop

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.

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Use the remote control.

7 Press the SET button in stop mode.

“M” flashes on the display.

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

● During programmed play, the following operations cannot be

performed,

– Random play

- One-track repeat (REPEAT 1)

● If the programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the

disc track number 31 or above is programmed, the display shows --:-- as the total playing time.

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MANUAL TUNING

PRESETTING STATIONS

TUNER

MODE

Press the BAND button repeatedly to select the

desired band.

Press the W or M button to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.

When a station is tuned in, “TUNE” is displayed for a moment.

During FM stereo reception, “STEREO” is displayed.

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The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune into a preset station directly.

Press the BAND button to select a band. Then,

P-SCAN

0–9,+1 o

press the l++ or >>1 button to select a station. Press the SET button to store the station.

A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band.

m Frequency

To play a tuned station when

the power is off (Direct

Play Function)

Press the BAND button. The power is turned on and the tuned

stations is played.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the 14 or FPI button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press the W or - button.

● The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak

signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the TUNER MODE button on the remote control.

“MONO” appears on the display.

Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, repeat the above again.

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If

you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system

is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.

Press the POWER button while pressing the BAND button.

To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see

“PRESETTING STATIONS”) are cleared. The preset stations

have to be set again.

Preset number

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Each band can only store a maximum of 16 preset stations.

To listen to preset stations

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press the BAND button to select a band.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select a preset number.

Example: To select preset number 15, press the +1 O and 5 buttons. To select preset number 10, press the +1 O and O buttons.

When operating on the main unit, press the repeatedly.

Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is selected.

To clear

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press the SET button, and press the Fll button within 4 seconds while the frequency flashes. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher

numbers are also decreased by one.

To scan preset stations

Press the P-SCAN button on the remote control until “P.SCAN”’

is displayed. The preset stations are received in order for 5

seconds each. The preset number flashes during reception. To stop scanning, press the VOLUME button.

a preset station

■ button

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PLAYING A TAPE

Use only type I (normal) tapes

RECORDING

This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player or other external equipment.

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7 Press the WA button to open the cassette holder

and insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close it.

2 Press the F button.

TAPE function is selected and play begins. Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.

To stop play, press the WA button. To pause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again, To fast forward or rewind, press the ++ or _ button in stop

mode. Then press the W4 button to stop the tape.

To start play when the

Function)

Press the P button. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins.

power is off (Direct Play

Preparation . Wind up the tape to the point recording starts.

“ Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.

● Use only type I (normal) tapes.

Insert the tape to be recorded on into the deck.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on facing out

from the unit and the exposed side down.

Get the source ready for recording.

To record from a CD, p~ess the -11 button and load the

disc. To record from a radio broadcast, press the BAND button and tune in to a station. To record from a connected source, press the AUX button

and prepare the source for play.

3 Press the 0 button to start recording.

The b button is messed simultaneously. When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously. When the selected function is AUX, start playback manually.

To stop recording, press the WA button. To pause recording, press the II button. To resume recording,

press again.

When the tape reaches its end, the tape stops and the

is released, During CD recording, CD play pauses automatically. Change the tape and press the

automatically resume.

● button, then CD play will

● button

About cassette tapes

120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily

deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

. Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil o’r similar tool before

use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

To record the selected tracks of the CD

Program the tracks (see “PROGRAMMED PLAY”) and press the . button.

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from

discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine

is being used.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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SETTING THE TIMER

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When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the time on the display flashes.

Set the time as follows

Press the SET button.

The hour flashes.

Press the 1<+ or ➤>[ button to designate hour.

Press the SET button to set the hour.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

Press the l++ or ➤>1 button to designate

minute. Press the SET button to set the minute and

complete setting.

The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

To correct the current time

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off and press the SET

button. Then, carry out steps 1 to 5 above.

while the power is off.

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The unit can be turned on at a specified time with the built-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press the TIMER button on the remote control to

display 0, and press the SET button within z seconds. O

is displayed, and the hour flashes.

If you do not press the SET button within 2 seconds, another operation may start.

Designate the hour of the timer-on time by

pressing the 1<+ or FPI button, and press the SET button. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time.

Select the duration for the timer-activated period

with the l-or ➤>1 button and press the SET button.

To display the current time

Keep the

time is displayed for 4 seconds,

To switch to the 24-hour standard

While the power is on, keep the

is displayed and then press the REPEAT button within 4 seconds. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes while the power is off

This is caused by a power interruption, The current time needs to be reset,

If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all

settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

■ button pressed until the clock is displayed. The

❑ button pressed until the clock

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The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, press the -11 button and load the disc.

To listen to the radio, press the BAND button and tune in to a station.

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off after

adjusting the volume. @

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode). When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source.

● You cannot set the volume level to 21 or higher,

To check the specified time

Press the TIMER button on the remote control. The timer-on time flashes for 2 seconds. However, the duration for the timeractivated period will not be displayed.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

‘To cancel timer standby

Press the TIMER button on the remote control twice to turn off

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, repeat step 4 to prepare the source, and adjust the volume.

mode temporarily

“ Timer playback will not begin unless the power is turned off.

● Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-

in timer of this unit, Use an external timer.

● When power is interrupted, ~ display disappears and the clock

flashes. Reset the clock and set the timer again.

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Use the remote control

Press the SLEEP button.

Within 4 seconds, press the +4 or >F button

to specify the time ‘until the power is turned off.

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned

off

Press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice so that “SLEEP” on the display

disappears.

If the unit is turned off during tape playback, the P button is

kept pressed. Press the

■/4 button to release the b button.

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CONNECTING OPTIONAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

EQUIPMENT

CONNECTING TO AUX JACKS

Sound signals can be input to this unit through the AUX jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect equipment (turntables, LD players with analog output jacks,

players, VCRs, TVs, etc.). Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the jack. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. . The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary

connecting cords.

● Consult your local Aiwa dealer for recommended equipment.

DAT decks, MD

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly

moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

To clean

After every 10 hours

with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.) When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback head, erasure head, capstan, and pinchroller.

the heads and tape paths

of use, clean the heads and tape paths

Erasure head

Cotton swab

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Pinchroller

When connecting a turntable

Use an Aiwa turnable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

To play equipment connected to the AUX jacks, press the AUX button and start play.

“AUX” appears on the display.

After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a head cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned parts are

completely dry before inserting the tapes.

Care of discs

● When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out

with a cleaning cloth.

. After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the

disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

● Store tapes in their cases after use.

. Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or

any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound quality and cause noise.

● Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

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